SOXX is trading at $139.50, up +5.84%, as semiconductor shares rebound after Thursday’s steep selloff. - Chip stocks including Nvidia, AMD, and Micron were higher in Friday premarket trading. - Thursday’s rout reflected concerns that Democratic election gains could bring tighter AI and data-center restrictions; weak Qualcomm handset-chip results added pressure. - A stronger-than-expected jobs report lifted broader market sentiment, though Treasury yields rose after the data.