Massive tech sell-off has Nasdaq 100 entering another correction
The Nasdaq 100 index has entered a correction, closing below 28,000 points on Monday after falling 10.4% from its October 6 high. Tech stocks erased more than $1 trillion in value as investors grew pessimistic about the artificial intelligence boom and reacted to earnings from Intel and Amazon. While some semiconductors led a brief rebound on Tuesday, the index plunged again on Thursday, November 5, with a 5% drop driven by a chip stock wipeout. Market volatility is further compounded by investor anxiety surrounding US midterm elections.
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- โ The Nasdaq 100 closed below 28,000 points on Monday, marking a 10.4% decline from its October 6 peak.
- โ Tech stocks wiped out more than $1 trillion in value due to deepening concerns about the AI boom.
- โ The Nasdaq 100 has hit its third correction of 2026.
- โ The Nasdaq 100 fell 5% on Thursday, November 5, amid a chip stock wipeout.
What changed
The Nasdaq 100 fell an additional 5% on November 5 following a chip stock meltdown.
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Nasdaq 100 Enters Third 2026 Correction Amid AI Sell-Off
The Nasdaq 100 index has entered a correction, closing below 28,000 points on Monday after falling 10.4% from its October 6 high. Tech stocks erased more than $1 trillion in value as investors grew pessimistic about the artificial intelligence boom and reacted to earnings from Intel and Amazon. While some semiconductors led a brief rebound on Tuesday, the index plunged again on Thursday, November 5, with a 5% drop driven by a chip stock wipeout. Market volatility is further compounded by investor anxiety surrounding US midterm elections.
Why it matters
A correction typically occurs when an index drops 10% or more from its recent peak. This event marks the third such correction for the Nasdaq 100 in 2026. The decline reflects a broader shift as investors unwind bets on AI durability and megacap tech growth.
What is confirmed
- The Nasdaq 100 closed below 28,000 points on Monday, marking a 10.4% decline from its October 6 peak.
- Tech stocks wiped out more than $1 trillion in value due to deepening concerns about the AI boom.
- The Nasdaq 100 has hit its third correction of 2026.
- The Nasdaq 100 fell 5% on Thursday, November 5, amid a chip stock wipeout.
- Amazon and Intel earnings contributed to the fall of Nasdaq-100 futures.
Still unconfirmed
- The AI trade has entered a dangerous new phase that separates believers from skeptics.
- A tech stock meltdown could worsen if historical patterns are a guide.
What to watch next
- US midterm election results
- Upcoming key jobs report
- Further megacap corporate earnings reports
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