RBC's Janet Mui Sees Semiconductor Stock Pullback as Healthy Consolidation
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If the recent chip pullback is just “healthy consolidation” on still-strong demand, operators shouldn’t expect meaningful relief on capacity or pricing. Treat this as a window to secure supply and long-term agreements rather than a signal to time the bottom.
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