By Kayode Omotosho
Publication Date: 2026-02-04 20:36:00
Shares of fabless chip and software maker Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) fell 4% in the afternoon session after uncertainty increased over when key companies can resume large-scale sales of high-end artificial-intelligence chips to China.
The U.S. government reportedly extended its review of export license applications for AI hardware, such as Nvidia’s H200 chips, on national security grounds. This delay created uncertainty for chipmakers and reportedly led some Chinese customers to postpone orders until clearer guidance was issued. While there were earlier signals that some shipments could restart, the extended review process stalled progress, weighing on the stock of major exporters who saw China as a significant market. The situation highlighted the ongoing geopolitical tensions impacting the semiconductor industry’s global supply chain.
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