Factoid - Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The Semiconductor Industry Association reported that worldwide sales of semiconductors increased by 25.6% year-over-year to a record $791.7 billion in 2025, according to its own release. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index realized a total return of 43.5% in 2025, compared to 24.0% for the S&P 500 Information Technology Index, and 17.9% for the S&P 500 Index, according to data from Bloomberg.
Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 @ 9:46 AM

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