Broadcom's stock dropped 3.30% on Wednesday, following a trend in semiconductor shares.

Oct 14, 2026, 2:15 PM ETOpinionRead the original at Benzinga

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Broadcom shares fell during a wider chip sell-off after its CEO questioned AI investors' expectations. Strong chip sales and growth plans sit alongside concerns about OpenAI, so the story does not show a clear change in Broadcom's outlook.

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Strong demand is already showing in Broadcom's AI chip sales, and the company expects further growth. But CEO Hock Tan said OpenAI's training costs do not show whether it can earn enough over time. Some planned growth depends on OpenAI, so the sales news and that concern point in different directions.

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