AI Stock Sell-off Plunges Markets
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The Dow Jones industrial average (DJIA) of 30 large US companies was down more than 1,000 points in late morning trading, a fall of 2%, to 52,264 points.
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Nvidia shares fell 7.5% and were the heaviest weight on the S&P 500, a day after dropping 3.2%.
CoreWeave, a company that rents access to AI chips to customers over the cloud, fell 12.1%.
In other financial markets, the initial reaction to the election results faded a bit.
The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil rose 2.6% to $97.11 and recovered much of its nearly 9% drop from the day before.
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Tech stocks experienced a significant decline on Thursday, with the Nasdaq 100 index dropping by 5% and entering correction territory for the first time in five months. This drop was exacerbated by Democrats' landslide victories in midterm elections, raising concerns about stricter regulations on AI development, particularly in states like Texas and Ohio, which are key data center markets. Major tech companies such…
Tech stocks plunge on worries about AI and Democrats’ midterm landslide →3 articles from NBC News on this storyOn Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by about 1,200 points, erasing most of the gains from the previous day when it had surged more than 1,500 points following midterm election results. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also declined significantly, with losses of 3.2% and 4.8%, respectively.
Dow plunges 1,200 points, shedding most of midterm results stock rally →Tech and AI stocks, including SpaceX, plummeted following Democrats' victories in the U.S. midterm elections. The Nasdaq Composite fell over 5% at one point as concerns grew about potential regulatory scrutiny of data centers and AI industries in key states like Texas, where Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa pledged a moratorium on new data center construction. SpaceX shares dropped more than 7%, while Tesla saw a…
Shares in Musk's SpaceX plunge as tech and AI stocks fall →On Thursday, the Nasdaq index faced its worst day in 18 months, dropping up to 5%, largely due to fears of increased regulation for the AI industry following recent midterm elections. This decline pushed the tech-heavy index into ‘correction territory’—a drop of more than 10% from its peak—and triggered significant losses across Wall Street and global markets. Notably, chip companies like SanDisk and Western Digital…
Nasdaq heading for worst day in 18 months as Wall Street sustains widespread losses →US markets dropped significantly on Thursday following Democrats’ midterm election victories, with the Nasdaq down 4.8 percent, S&P 500 falling 3.6 percent, and Dow Jones sliding 2.8 percent. This plunge was largely driven by declines in AI-related stocks after voters in most states backed measures to restrict data center development, according to Data Centers on the Ballot. UBS analysts estimated that these…
AI stocks plunge after election, driving down US markets →On Thursday, U.S. stocks plummeted due to worries that Democratic electoral victories could hinder data center construction critical for artificial intelligence services. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index dropped 5%, or 1,285 points, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 3.7% and 2.9%, respectively. Technology companies heavily involved in AI saw significant losses; Nvidia’s shares declined by…
Stocks crater as investors recoil from tech companies →Show 4 more outlets
Stocks tied to artificial intelligence data centers saw significant losses on Wall Street, causing the S&P 500 to fall by 3.5% in one of its worst drops since April 2025. Key tech companies like Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices led declines with respective falls of 7.5% and 14.6%. The Australian market is expected to open lower, set for a loss of 0.4%, reflecting global trends but on a less severe scale than the…
Wall Street plunges as AI stocks tumble, ASX set to slide lower →On Thursday, stocks related to artificial intelligence data centers experienced significant losses, causing the S&P 500 to fall by 3.5%, marking its worst performance since April 2025. Major tech companies like Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices saw substantial declines of 7.5% and 14.6%, respectively, amid concerns about potential government regulations following Democratic victories in the U.S. midterm elections…
AI stock sell-off sends Wall Street reeling and erases midterm rally gains →On Thursday, the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropped 5%, erasing recent gains and entering correction territory. The decline was driven by a chip selloff that spread to other sectors, with Nasdaq 100 stocks losing approximately $1.8 trillion in value. This shift came as Democrats gained significant wins in key states like Texas, Georgia, and Ohio, which together account for about 40% of planned US data center capacity…
US tech selloff erases post-midterm gains →The Australian share market is expected to fall today following declines in U.S. tech stocks, with ASX 200 futures down by 0.4 percent or 33 points. The Nasdaq experienced a significant drop of nearly 4 percent overnight due to concerns over potential regulation affecting the technology sector.
Live: ASX looks set to fall as US tech stocks plunge on predictions of AI pullback →Analysis
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The Dow Jones industrial average (DJIA) of 30 large US companies was down more than 1,000 points in late morning trading, a fall of 2%, to 52,264 points.
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5 Nov Live: ASX looks set to fall as US tech stocks plunge on predictions of AI pullbackThe Australian share market is expected to fall today following declines in U.S. tech stocks, with ASX 200 futures down by 0.4 percent or 33 points. The Nasdaq experienced a significant drop of nearly 4 percent overnight due to concerns over potential regulation affecting the technology sector.ABC News (AU)
5 Nov US tech selloff erases post-midterm gainsOn Thursday, the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropped 5%, erasing recent gains and entering correction territory. The decline was driven by a chip selloff that spread to other sectors, with Nasdaq 100 stocks losing approximately $1.8 trillion in value. This shift came as Democrats gained significant wins in key states like Texas, Georgia, and Ohio, which together account for about 40% of planned US data center capacity…Semafor
5 Nov Stock market reacts amid concerns about artificial intelligence spending
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5 Nov AI stock sell-off sends Wall Street reeling and erases midterm rally gainsOn Thursday, stocks related to artificial intelligence data centers experienced significant losses, causing the S&P 500 to fall by 3.5%, marking its worst performance since April 2025. Major tech companies like Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices saw substantial declines of 7.5% and 14.6%, respectively, amid concerns about potential government regulations following Democratic victories in the U.S. midterm elections…Global News
5 Nov Wall Street plunges as AI stocks tumble, ASX set to slide lowerStocks tied to artificial intelligence data centers saw significant losses on Wall Street, causing the S&P 500 to fall by 3.5% in one of its worst drops since April 2025. Key tech companies like Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices led declines with respective falls of 7.5% and 14.6%. The Australian market is expected to open lower, set for a loss of 0.4%, reflecting global trends but on a less severe scale than the…Sydney Morning Herald
5 Nov Stocks crater as investors recoil from tech companiesOn Thursday, U.S. stocks plummeted due to worries that Democratic electoral victories could hinder data center construction critical for artificial intelligence services. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index dropped 5%, or 1,285 points, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 3.7% and 2.9%, respectively. Technology companies heavily involved in AI saw significant losses; Nvidia’s shares declined by…CBS News
5 Nov AI stocks plunge after election, driving down US marketsUS markets dropped significantly on Thursday following Democrats’ midterm election victories, with the Nasdaq down 4.8 percent, S&P 500 falling 3.6 percent, and Dow Jones sliding 2.8 percent. This plunge was largely driven by declines in AI-related stocks after voters in most states backed measures to restrict data center development, according to Data Centers on the Ballot. UBS analysts estimated that these…Al Jazeera
5 Nov Nasdaq heading for worst day in 18 months as Wall Street sustains widespread lossesOn Thursday, the Nasdaq index faced its worst day in 18 months, dropping up to 5%, largely due to fears of increased regulation for the AI industry following recent midterm elections. This decline pushed the tech-heavy index into ‘correction territory’—a drop of more than 10% from its peak—and triggered significant losses across Wall Street and global markets. Notably, chip companies like SanDisk and Western Digital…The Guardian
5 Nov Shares in Musk's SpaceX plunge as tech and AI stocks fallTech and AI stocks, including SpaceX, plummeted following Democrats' victories in the U.S. midterm elections. The Nasdaq Composite fell over 5% at one point as concerns grew about potential regulatory scrutiny of data centers and AI industries in key states like Texas, where Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa pledged a moratorium on new data center construction. SpaceX shares dropped more than 7%, while Tesla saw a…BBC
5 Nov Dow plunges 1,200 points, shedding most of midterm results stock rallyOn Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by about 1,200 points, erasing most of the gains from the previous day when it had surged more than 1,500 points following midterm election results. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also declined significantly, with losses of 3.2% and 4.8%, respectively.ABC News (US)
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5 Nov Tech stocks plunge on worries about AI and Democrats’ midterm landslideTech stocks experienced a significant decline on Thursday, with the Nasdaq 100 index dropping by 5% and entering correction territory for the first time in five months. This drop was exacerbated by Democrats' landslide victories in midterm elections, raising concerns about stricter regulations on AI development, particularly in states like Texas and Ohio, which are key data center markets. Major tech companies such…NBC News
4 Nov Stock futures drop as Wall Street confronts the ‘blue tsunami’ threat to the AI boomStock futures declined on Tuesday night following Democratic victories in key races across the country, surprising investors who had anticipated a smaller shift. S&P 500 futures fell by more than 0.5%, while Nasdaq 100 futures dropped by over 1%. JPMorgan analysts warned that increased regulation under a Democratic-controlled Congress could lead to an “AI sell-off,” citing potential risks such as higher taxes and…NBC News
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