Michael Burry has initiated a short position in Micron Technology, according to reports from MarketWatch.
The move by the prominent contrarian investor signals skepticism toward the memory chip maker's near-term outlook, even as the stock has been a beneficiary of the broader artificial intelligence spending cycle.
Micron shares fell 1% to $1,028 in Wednesday's session, extending a second consecutive day of weakness for the technology sector.
Micron shares fell 1% to $1,028 in Wednesday's session, extending a second consecutive day of weakness for the technology sector.
The decline comes as investors brace for the company's fiscal third-quarter earnings report, scheduled for release after the closing bell.
The results are widely viewed as a critical indicator of demand trends in the semiconductor industry.
Burry's bet stands in contrast to the prevailing bullish sentiment surrounding AI-related hardware suppliers.