Nasdaq Drops 1.4% as Alphabet Shares Decline Amid AI Spending Concerns
U.S. equity markets experienced a significant downturn on Thursday, driven primarily by a sharp decline in major technology stocks. The Nasdaq Composite led the losses with a 1.4% drop, while the S&P 500 finished down 0.3%. This sell-off was largely triggered by investor anxiety regarding Alphabet's performance and broader concerns over the sustainability of massive capital expenditures in artificial intelligence. The market reaction reflects growing skepticism among traders concerning the immediate return on investment for AI infrastructure. As big tech companies continue to increase spending, investors are increasingly sensitive to any signs of volatility or decelerating growth within these high-expenditure sectors.
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