Semiconductor stocks remain at the center of the momentum trade, but technical damage is beginning to build. With many leading chip stocks falling below their 50-day moving averages and approaching key support levels, investors are watching whether earnings can stabilize the sector—or accelerate the decline. In today's Before the Bell, we examine the growing weakness in semiconductors, why momentum trades are unwinding, how leveraged positions could amplify downside risk, and why value stocks continue to outperform during this rotation. We also discuss why diversification remains one of the best defenses when leadership changes and why maintaining disciplined risk management is more important than chasing headlines. Hosted by RIA Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer --- Watch the Video version of this report on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/_OdEbcpR78I --- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/ --- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo --- * REGISTER for our next Dynamic Learning Series, "Savvy Social Security Planning: More Income, Less Worry," Thursday, August 6, 2026: https://streamyard.com/watch/tQ3PS8hd64mt --- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN --- Subscribe to SimpleVisor : https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new --- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #Semiconductors #StockMarket #Investing #RiskManagement #ValueInvesting

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