Wall Street Declines Amid Tech Sell-off and AI Capital Expenditure Concerns
U.S. equity markets closed significantly lower on Thursday, driven primarily by a downturn in large-cap technology stocks. Alphabet led the decline as investor anxiety intensified regarding high levels of capital expenditure required for artificial intelligence development. The sell-off impacted major indices, with the S&P 500 dropping 0.3% and the Nasdaq Composite facing similar downward pressure. Traders reacted to fears that massive AI investments may not yield immediate returns, leading to a broader rotation out of tech positions.
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