Closing Bell Overtime: Chips Extend Recent Weakness and S&P 500 Turns Negative for July 7/17/26

The market is recalibrating after a powerful AI-driven rally. Ben Bajarin of Creative Strategies explains why semiconductor and hardware stocks are cooling off and whether the Magnificent Seven can continue to carry the market. Adam Crisafulli of Vital Knowledge makes the case that AI remains the defining investment theme despite the recent pullback. Ben Silverman of Propagate Content discusses the changing media landscape, Netflix's recent weakness and why live programming is becoming increasingly valuable. Our Eamon Javers reports on the close of the SEC's public comment period on proposed changes to quarterly reporting requirements. Jonathan Krinsky of BTIG explains why semiconductor charts have deteriorated while REITs are beginning to stand out on a technical basis.