Nasdaq Drops as AI Spending Concerns and Tech Weakness Weigh on Markets
Major U.S. indices faced downward pressure during midday trading on October 22, led by a significant decline in the Nasdaq Composite. The sell-off was primarily driven by renewed investor anxiety regarding artificial intelligence spending efficiency, despite some companies reporting earnings beats. Meta Platforms and Nvidia saw notable declines, while memory manufacturer Micron Technology also struggled. Market volatility was further compounded by supply chain warnings from Lam Research and a downgrade for CoreWeave. While consumer defensive and utility sectors showed resilience, the broader market remains sensitive to capital expenditure concerns in the tech sector. Investors are now looking toward upcoming earnings reports from Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon to gauge future AI demand.
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