Nasdaq and Major Indexes Drop as AI Spending Concerns Weigh on Chip Stocks
On July 16, 2026, the Nasdaq Composite fell by 1.5%, while the S&P 500 dropped 0.5% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.2%. The decline was driven primarily by losses in chip stocks due to concerns over slowing AI spending.
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