Stock Market Today, Sept. 8: Stocks Slide Amid Surging Oil Prices, Persistent Geopolotical Tenisons

Major stock indices declined on September 8, 2026, as rising crude oil prices approaching $100/barrel and geopolitical tensions weighed on markets. The Dow fell 1.18%, S&P 500 dropped 0.58%, and Nasdaq declined 0.31%. Notable movers included Intel gaining 9% on pricing plans, Corning rising 7% on a Verizon fiber deal, while Amgen and Novartis fell sharply following a drug trial setback. Qualcomm signed a major AI chip deal with Amazon worth up to $60 billion.

09/08/2026, 5:16 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Qualcomm Stock Is Up Today

Qualcomm shares rose 8.7% following a partnership announcement with Amazon to develop custom AI chips for AWS data centers. Amazon also obtained a warrant to purchase up to 25 million Qualcomm shares at $161.26 per share, contingent on up to $60 billion in chip orders. The deal positions Qualcomm to capitalize on the AI data center buildout as smartphone market growth slows.

09/08/2026, 4:27 PM • The Motley Fool

NG eCall Vehicle Shipments Surge as EU Network Upgrades Turn Post-Crash Safety into a Connected Vehicle Imperative

EU regulation 2024/1180 and the retirement of 2G/3G networks are driving rapid adoption of Next-Generation eCall in European vehicles from 2026-2031. Automakers are integrating connected post-crash safety as a core capability, with competitive differentiation extending beyond emergency calling to include sensor fusion, edge AI, and software-defined updates. Western Europe leads deployment while Eastern Europe transitions gradually.

09/02/2026, 8:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Stock Market Today, Sept. 1: Intel Falls on Chip Stock Pressure

Intel closed down 0.60% at $88.97 on September 1, 2026, as higher Treasury yields and inflation concerns pressured semiconductor stocks broadly. The decline was driven by macro factors rather than company-specific issues, with peers like AMD and Qualcomm also falling. Intel's recent $20 billion equity offering and progress in reducing foundry business losses provide some optimism, though near-term volatility is expected as investors assess whether Intel can maintain its position in the AI market.

09/01/2026, 5:23 PM • The Motley Fool

New Anaqua Report Reveals Surge in AI Semiconductor Patent Filings

A new Anaqua report analyzing 713,755 semiconductor patents reveals AI-related semiconductor patents grew 114% over five years, nearly double the 78% growth of overall semiconductor patents. The analysis shows AI is now the primary driver of semiconductor innovation across chip architecture, GPUs, and inference processors, with major players like Samsung, IBM, Intel, and Chinese entities leading in different AI-chip categories, while hyperscalers like Google and Microsoft increasingly design custom chips.

09/01/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Qualcomm vs. Sandisk: Comparing Gradual Revenue Contraction Against Rapid Revenue Acceleration

Qualcomm faces declining revenue momentum in the handset market with flat to slightly declining quarterly results over two years, while Sandisk has experienced explosive 371% year-over-year revenue growth driven by AI demand and a strategic shift to long-term customer agreements. Sandisk's revenue has nearly caught up to Qualcomm's, narrowing a historically massive gap. Qualcomm's potential transition to the data center market could reverse its trajectory if successful.

08/31/2026, 8:32 AM • The Motley Fool

The Stock Market Is Giving Investors a Second Chance to Buy This Incredible AI Chip Stock

Qualcomm is presented as an attractive buying opportunity following a semiconductor sector sell-off in July 2026. The company is positioned to benefit from AI adoption in mobile devices through its Snapdragon chips and has ambitious plans to generate $15 billion in data center revenue by 2029, with deals already in place with hyperscalers and Meta. Despite near-term headwinds from rising memory prices and Apple dropping its baseband chips, the stock trades at a reasonable 15.3x forward earnings multiple.

08/27/2026, 4:15 PM • The Motley Fool

The Cellular IoT and LPWA Chipset and Module Market (10th Edition) | Industry Forecast to Reach 1.32 Billion Annual Module Shipments by 2030

Global demand for IoT wide area networking technology is entering sustained growth, with annual shipments of cellular and non-3GPP LPWA IoT modules forecast to increase from 909 million units in 2025 to 1.32 billion units in 2030, representing a 7.7% CAGR. The market is driven by expanding connected device deployments and adoption of 5G eMBB, RedCap, eRedCap, NB-IoT, LTE-M, LoRa, and Sigfox technologies across multiple vertical markets and regions.

08/26/2026, 9:57 AM • GlobeNewswire

Prediction: TSMC Stock Will Soar After Aug. 26 Thanks to Nvidia’s Historic Quarter

TSMC is expected to benefit from Nvidia's strong earnings report on Aug. 26. As Nvidia's largest customer (accounting for over 20% of TSMC's revenue), Nvidia's robust order book, new chip generation launches, and potential 15% price hikes should drive TSMC's growth. Analysts project TSMC's EPS could reach $47.75 by 2030, potentially pushing the stock to $1,150 (182% upside from current levels).

08/25/2026, 3:23 AM • The Motley Fool

Why Kulicke & Soffa Stock Slumped by Nearly 10% Today

Kulicke & Soffa Industries stock fell nearly 10% after announcing Raj Talluri as its new permanent CEO, replacing interim CEO Lester Wong. The decline appears driven by concerns over the lengthy succession process in a fast-moving industry and profit-taking following strong Q3 earnings. Analyst expects the stock to rebound.

08/18/2026, 8:01 PM • The Motley Fool

Not Nvidia. Not AMD. This Chip Stock Will Be the Biggest Winner of the Historic AI Semiconductor Boom

While Nvidia and AMD are benefiting from the AI semiconductor boom, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) is positioned as a better investment due to its foundry business model serving multiple major clients. TSMC's diversified customer base, strong pricing power, and dominant 73% foundry market share make it well-positioned for sustained growth, with the stock trading at an attractive 25x forward earnings compared to peers.

08/15/2026, 9:23 AM • The Motley Fool

Software-Defined Vehicle Market to Reach $1.70 Trillion by 2035, Driven by Centralized Computing, AI and OTA Updates - Insights by SDV Type, E/E Architecture, Vehicle Type, Offering, Application, and Region

The global software-defined vehicle (SDV) market is projected to grow from $447.55 billion in 2026 to $1.70 trillion by 2035, with a 16% CAGR. Growth is driven by centralized computing architectures, over-the-air updates, AI-enabled functions, and feature-on-demand subscription services. Hardware remains the largest offering segment, while North America leads adoption through OEM software investments.

08/07/2026, 5:52 AM • GlobeNewswire

1 Incredible Reason to Buy Qualcomm Stock Right Now

Qualcomm stock has declined 14% year-to-date, offering a 2.5% forward dividend yield with significant upside potential. The company is targeting $40 billion in non-handset revenue by 2029, including $15 billion from data center operations, while shifting its business model toward AI infrastructure. The dividend is well-covered with only 36% of free cash flow allocated to payouts, leaving substantial resources for growth initiatives.

08/02/2026, 4:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Here's Why Qualcomm Is Still Overlooked vs. Nvidia and Intel

Qualcomm is overlooked by Wall Street despite a strategic transition from mobile chips to a diversified edge-to-cloud infrastructure leader. While handset business weakness pressures near-term results, the company expects non-handset revenue to reach $40 billion by fiscal 2029, with data center revenue alone projected to hit $15 billion. Recent deals with Meta and decades of low-power computing expertise position Qualcomm competitively, yet the stock trades at modest valuations compared to peers.

07/26/2026, 1:15 PM • The Motley Fool

The Overlooked Infrastructure Play Quietly Winning the AI Boom

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) is positioned as a major beneficiary of the AI infrastructure boom, with Q2 2026 revenue up 34% YoY and raised full-year guidance to over 40% growth. Despite underperforming the semiconductor sector this year (33% vs 68%), TSMC's strong earnings growth and reasonable 25x forward earnings valuation suggest potential 67% upside to $700 by 2028 as AI infrastructure spending accelerates.

07/23/2026, 9:23 AM • The Motley Fool