Chip Stocks Drop Amid AI Safety Concerns; Software and Cybersecurity Rise as Markets Close Lower
On September 14, 2026, major U.S. stock indexes closed lower amid a sell-off in chip stocks driven by concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) safety raised by industry leaders like Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and Elon Musk of SpaceX. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.6%, the S&P 500 dropped 0.5%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.3%. Despite intraday losses exceeding these levels, indexes pared declines before closing. Software stocks outperformed with a notable rise in cybersecurity firms like CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD) and Palo Alto Networks (PANW), which surged over 13% each. Oracle shares fell despite co-founder Larry Ellison canceling his plan to sell up to 50 million shares, while President Donald Trump criticized what he called an anti-AI conspiracy on social media. The U.S. Treasury’s 10-year yield climbed above 4.99%, nearing its highest level since October 2023 as investors anticipated a likely Federal Reserve rate hike at the upcoming FOMC meeting.
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