On July 17, Synopsys declined 4.25% in regular trading, trading at $382.32/share, with turnover of $164 million. The stock extended pre-market losses as concerns over the company's strategic transformation continued to pressure shares.

On the news front, Synopsys previously announced it will discontinue its manufacturing process control software suite (EES, FDC) used by over 10 semiconductor manufacturers including Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Qorvo, redirecting resources toward higher-margin AI chip design. The company has already cut dozens of related positions. The affected software is widely regarded as the central nervous system of wafer fabs, and market concerns over potential client attrition and near-term revenue gaps have persistently weighed on the stock since the announcement in early July.

Meanwhile, the Application Software sector faced broad selling pressure, with IREN down 4.81%, Palantir down 2.79%, and Strategy down 1.77%, amplifying the downward momentum. Notably, Benchmark initiated coverage on July 16 with a Buy rating and $570 target, suggesting some analysts remain constructive on AI-driven EDA demand long-term.

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