Broadcom is trading at $326.29, down 3.41%, on October 22, 2026, amid a semiconductor selloff.
- The sector ETF SOXX is down 4.20% in regular trading; Lam Research’s cautious outlook added pressure to chip stocks.
- Investors are questioning the cost and payback timelines of AI infrastructure spending.
- Broader risk aversion, including escalating Middle East tensions and higher oil prices, is weighing on technology shares. No clear Broadcom-specific announcement directly explaining the decline was identified.