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What stands out

A midweek swoon in chip and memory names shoved the Nasdaq lower, even after Samsung forecast a big profit beat overnight; Micron, Intel and Advanced Micro Devices led the selloff. The episode also highlights how corporate moves change narratives: Rivian said it will sell 75 million shares at roughly $20.14 to fund equity contributions tied to a Department of Energy loan, and Fiserv popped on Wall Street Journal chatter about banks eyeing a debit network deal. For investors, it is a reminder that sector cycles, capital raises and M&A whispers can overwhelm headline earnings in a single session.