# Global tech stocks fall amid chip sell-off; Burberry gets Gen Z boost

Global tech stocks dropped sharply as a deepening sell-off in semiconductor shares weighed on markets. In contrast, Burberry reported a sales boost driven by Gen Z shoppers. The divergence highlights shifting investor sentiment and consumer trends.

**Importance:** 3/5

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### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/jul/17/global-tech-stocks-fall-chip-sell-off-burberry-sales-boost-economy-latest-news) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:58:29 GMT