AIXTRON is trading at €30.98, down 12.71%, as a broad semiconductor selloff tied to worries about AI investment returns and higher-for-longer interest rates weighs on shares. - Reporting describes the decline as sector-driven, not prompted by fresh negative company news. - On October 15, AIXTRON reported preliminary Q3 order intake and operating profitability significantly above market expectations, including approximately €275 million in orders. This was positive company news, not an explanation for the drop.