SOXS is trading at $44.95, down -4.63%, as strength in chip shares weighs on the inverse semiconductor ETF. - Asian chipmakers rallied after Super Micro raised its preliminary revenue and gross-margin outlook, easing concerns about AI infrastructure demand. - Samsung and SK Hynix also posted strong gains. - The broader U.S. market context is modestly positive, with the Nasdaq higher, adding to pressure on the inverse fund.