AI Stocks Slide After Broadcom, Oracle Spark New AI Spending Doubts — Nvidia, Chipmakers and “AI Infrastructure” Names Sell Off (Dec. 12, 2025)
Broadcom shares fell over 11% Friday after warning that lower-margin custom AI chips are squeezing profitability, despite strong revenue forecasts. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.69%, its lowest close since Nov. 25, as investors questioned the earnings power of major AI infrastructure bets. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index slid 5.1%. Oracle also faced scrutiny over its AI-driven cloud expansion.