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Why AMD Stock Dropped Today

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Why AMD Stock Dropped Today

Published August 6, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) sank on Wednesday after a major customer said it would buy its artificial intelligence (AI) chips from a rival chipmaker.

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AMD's second-quarter performance would be the envy of most businesses. Revenue jumped 50% year over year to $11.5 billion. Gross profit leaped 95% to $6.5 billion. Operating income surged 245% to $3.1 billion. And earnings per share soared 246% to $1.66, topping Wall Street's estimates of $1.61.

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