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Nasdaq Drops 3.3% Amid Election and AI Policy Fears
U.S. tech stocks fall as election and AI policy concerns trigger market shakeup.
In brief
U.S. tech stocks fall as election and AI policy concerns trigger market shakeup. Nasdaq Composite dropped 3.3% after Democratic gains in Congress and governor races raised fears of stricter AI regulations. Originally reported by TokenPost.
Market Reaction
U.S. technology shares tumbled Thursday as investors weighed whether Democratic control of both chambers of Congress and wins in key governor races could bring tighter rules for artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Index Drops
The Nasdaq Composite slid 3.3%, while the S&P 500 fell 1.9%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 489 points, or 0.9%, as gains in Chevron and Johnson & Johnson failed to offset technology-sector losses.
Tech Sector Decline
AI-linked shares, including chipmakers and data center stocks, fell for a second session.The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped 8% to its lowest level since April 20.AMD fell 12%, Micron Technology lost 9%, SK Hynix declined 8.
At a glance
Nasdaq Composite dropped 3.3% after Democratic gains in Congress and governor races raised fears of stricter AI regulations.
