The Chip Selloff Has 'Gone Too Far.' The SOX Index Turns Positive.

The PHLX Semiconductor Index has clawed its way back to the flatline, escaping a technical bear market. The index, which uses the ticker SOX, was up 0.5%, with memory chip stocks leading charge. With the chip selling easing, the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 pared their losses somewhat, with the indexes down 0.8% and 0.5%, respectively.