Chip Stocks Slide as South Korea's Kospi Falls 10.8% amid AI Jitters

Major chip stocks in the US and Asia have seen significant declines, highlighted by South Korea's Kospi index, which fell by 10.8% after a temporary trading halt. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix both dropped by over 13%, while Nvidia's shares fell by 5%, resulting in Apple (AAPL) becoming the world's most valuable company. The volatile trading environment attracted many retail investors, with the Kospi losing around a third of its value since mid-June. This trend indicates ongoing caution in tech investments, particularly within the AI sector, which could impact future market movements.