Nasdaq

2024 - 7 - 17

Nasdaq Rollercoaster: Tech Stocks Plummet, Big Tech Giants Struggle

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The Nasdaq experienced a bumpy ride on July 17, 2024, with tech stocks plunging and sending shockwaves through the market. While the Dow set a record high, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq faced sharp declines as investors shifted away from Big Tech companies towards smaller players. The tech weakness led to Nvidia, Qualcomm, AMD, and Broadcom all suffering losses, contributing to the overall decline in the major indexes.

Tech shares took a hit, marking Nasdaq's worst day since 2022 as investors opted to offload the tech giants that had been driving the year's stock rally. The Nasdaq Composite index tumbled amidst concerns about the performance of chip stocks, reflecting a broader sell-off in the semiconductor sector. This downturn highlighted the increased volatility in the tech market and the impact of investor sentiment on stock prices.

Wednesday on Wall Street saw the Nasdaq 100 experiencing its worst day in 11 months, with a notable decline in chipmakers triggering a deep red day for tech stocks. The semiconductor selloff, fueled by negative news and market trends, put pressure on the overall tech sector, leading to significant losses across the board. Meanwhile, blue-chip stocks managed to eke out gains, showcasing the diverging fortunes of different segments of the market.

As the day unfolded, trade tensions and geopolitical concerns, such as Trump's comments on Taiwan, added to the pressure on tech stocks. Nvidia and other AI-related companies faced selling pressure as investors reevaluated their positions in the face of uncertain market conditions. Amidst the turmoil, Nasdaq's decision to tighten the suspension and delisting rules for SPACs indicates a proactive approach to market regulation, aiming to maintain transparency and stability in the trading environment.

Did you know that the Nasdaq Composite index's worst day since 2022 has raised concerns about the long-term sustainability of tech stock valuations? This event has sparked debates about the future direction of the tech sector and the potential implications for investors. Additionally, the shift towards smaller tech companies from the traditional Big Tech giants signals a changing landscape in the market, reflecting evolving investor preferences and risk perceptions.

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Stock Market News From July 17, 2024: Why Is the Nasdaq Falling ... (Barron's)

The Dow gained, setting a record, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell sharply Wednesday as the stock market continued to rotate from Big Tech stocks to smaller ...

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Stock Market News, July 17, 2024: Nasdaq Slides as Chip Stocks ... (The Wall Street Journal)

Major indexes diverged. Tech weakness drove the Nasdaq and S&P 500 sharply lower. The Dow added 0.6%. Nvidia, Qualcomm, AMD and Broadcom all slid. Investors ...

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Nasdaq has worst day since 2022 as tech stocks get slammed (CNN)

Tech shares slumped Wednesday as investors shed the behemoths that fueled Wall Street's monster stock rally this year. The Nasdaq Composite index tumbled ...

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Nasdaq 100 Suffers Worst Day In 11 Months As Chipmakers Tumble ... (Yahoo Finance)

It's deep red on Wall Street on Wednesday, with tech stocks sharply falling amid a semiconductor broad-based selloff following news that the Biden ...

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Markets News, July 17, 2024: Nasdaq, S&P 500 Close Sharply ... (Investopedia)

The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 fell sharply Wednesday as shares of chipmakers and large-cap tech companies tumbled. Gains for blue chip stocks sent the ...

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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq tank as investors dump AI and tech stocks (Quartz)

Trade tensions and Trump's tough talk about Taiwan are hurting Nvidia and other chip stocks.

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Asia-Pacific markets set to mostly fall after Nasdaq records its worst ... (NBC Southern California)

Japan's trade deficit is predicted to narrow in June from 1.2 trillion yen, or $7.7 billion, to 240 billion yen.

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7 Nasdaq 100 Big Cap Stocks Now With Big Declining Prices (Forbes)

These well-known (or formerly well-known) Nasdaq 100 favorites are not joining in with this year's upward trajectory of the index.

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Nasdaq toughens up suspension and delisting process for SPACs ... (JD Supra)

Nasdaq has just filed a proposal, Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change to Amend Certain Procedures Related to the Suspension ...

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Nasdaq, S&P 500 end sharply lower, hit by chips, megacaps; Dow ... (Reuters)

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq tumbled on Wednesday as plunging microchip shares, in the face of potential escalation of U.S. trade conflicts with China, ...

Nasdaq Seeks To Tighten Delisting Rules Governing SPACs (Law360)

Nasdaq is proposing to strengthen its rules governing delistings and trading suspensions of special-purpose acquisition companies that fail to complete ...

DEI Under Scrutiny, Part XI: Fifth Circuit Reconsiders Nasdaq's ... (JD Supra)

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit will likely weigh in soon on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) approval of Nasdaq's board ...

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Recovery in chips, megacaps drives Nasdaq, S&P 500 higher (Reuters)

The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 bounced back on Thursday, boosted by a recovery in megacaps, as an upbeat forecast from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing lifted ...

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Stock futures rise slightly after Nasdaq's worst day since 2022: Live ... (CNBC)

Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 68 points, or 0.16%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.20% and 0.32%, respectively. In extended trading ...

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Asia-Pacific markets mostly tumble as chip stocks fall; Nasdaq ... (CNBC)

Shares of TSMC, the world's largest chip maker, fell more than 2.43%, dragging the Taiwan Weighted Index to close lower by 1.56%.

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Nasdaq Futures Rise (The Wall Street Journal)

Nasdaq-100 futures are up, a day after chip companies led a steep decline in tech stocks. Shares of some of the biggest losers, including Nvidia and AMD, gained ...

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Stock Market Today: Dow Slips; Nasdaq Set for Modest Rebound ... (Barron's)

Dow futures slip and the S&P 500 is poised for a slight gain, while the Nasdaq rebounds as the stock market awaits the latest earnings reports and an ...

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Nasdaq, S&P set to rise at open as chips, megacaps rebound (Yahoo Finance)

Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures were on track to open higher on Thursday, as megacaps rebounded and an upbeat forecast from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ...

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