Stocks Drop as Tesla and Alphabet Shares Fall Amid AI Spending Concerns; Oil Prices Rise
On July 23, 2026, major U.S. stock indexes closed sharply lower due to declining shares of tech giants like Tesla (TSLA) and Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL). The Nasdaq Composite fell by 2.2%, the S&P 500 dropped 1.2%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1%. This decline was driven in part by concerns over rising AI-related capital expenditures, with Alphabet raising its full-year capex forecast to $205 billion. In addition to earnings reports, oil prices surged as Brent crude futures topped $100 a barrel for the first time in two months. The rise came amid tensions in the Middle East following attacks on Saudi tankers by Houthi rebels backed by Iran. This has raised inflation concerns and increased expectations of potential Federal Reserve rate hikes. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to its highest level since January 2025, reflecting growing worries about inflation and economic slowdowns.
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