Semiconductor Stocks Retreat as Yield Shock Pressures Tech; AMD Down 3.3%, NVDA Down 2.2%

Chip stocks including AMD and NVDA fell sharply Friday as rising Treasury yields and inflation concerns pressured the technology sector broadly. AMD slid 3.3 percent and NVDA declined 2.2 percent, with the selloff extending beyond semiconductors to hit all growth-dependent mega-caps as real discount rates climbed.