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Short Sellers Can't Make Up Their Minds About Semiconductor Stocks
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Semiconductor trends are considered to be leading indicators of technology and broader electronics demand. In a wider sense, semiconductor and tech stocks are considered to be leading indicators for the markets in general. A strong rally in the tech sector pushed many of these companies to new highs, but with the return of volatility semiconductors will have to rally again if markets want to return to record levels.
The March 29 short interest data have been compared with the previous report. Short interest moves were mixed in these selected semiconductor stocks.
Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC) saw its short interest decrease to 90.37 million shares. The previous level was 104.19 million. Note that, like AMD, Intel is one of the most shorted Nasdaq stocks. Intel shares were last seen trading at $51.05, in a 52-week range of $33.23 to $53.78.
The number of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) shares short increased to 181.92 million from the previous level of 174.08 million. Shares recently traded at $9.85, in a 52-week range of $9.04 to $15.65.
Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) saw the number of its shares short rise to 19.24 million from the 15.10 million reported in the previous period. Shares were changing hands at $54.60, in a 52-week trading range of $48.92 to $69.28.
Short interest in Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) fell to 13.74 million shares. The previous reading was 14.65 million. Shares were trading at $55.05, in a 52-week range of $37.41 to $62.40.
Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) saw its short interest decrease to 62.68 million shares from the previous reading of 65.91 million. Shares were trading at $51.40, in a 52-week range of $26.36 to $63.42.
And the short interest in Broadcom Ltd. (NASDAQ: AVGO) increased to 5.53 million shares in the period from the previous 3.92 million. Shares were last seen at $238.70, in a 52-week range of $208.44 to $285.68.
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