Nasdaq plummets 4% into correction territory, Dow drops more than 1,000 points as traders dump tech stocks: Live updates
The Nasdaq Composite has fallen 4% into correction territory, with the Dow dropping over 1,000 points, as traders dump tech stocks. This significant decline comes after a rally following the US midterm elections. The sell-off in tech stocks has led to a substantial loss in market value.
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- โ The Nasdaq Composite has fallen 4% into correction territory.
- โ The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped over 1,000 points.
- โ The sell-off in tech stocks has led to a substantial loss in market value.
What changed
The Nasdaq Composite has entered correction territory, with a 4% decline, as traders sell off tech stocks.
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Nasdaq plummets 4% into correction territory
The Nasdaq Composite has fallen 4% into correction territory, with the Dow dropping over 1,000 points, as traders dump tech stocks. This significant decline comes after a rally following the US midterm elections. The sell-off in tech stocks has led to a substantial loss in market value.
Why it matters
The Nasdaq Composite is a stock market index that is heavily weighted towards technology companies. A correction territory is typically defined as a 10% decline from a recent peak, but a 4% drop is a significant move. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also experienced a substantial decline, indicating a broad market sell-off.
What is confirmed
- The Nasdaq Composite has fallen 4% into correction territory.
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped over 1,000 points.
- The sell-off in tech stocks has led to a substantial loss in market value.
What to watch next
- The release of key economic indicators
- The performance of tech stocks in the next trading session
- The impact of the midterm elections on market sentiment
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- Investing.com โ U.S. stock index futures steady after midterms rally
- CNBC โ Stock futures are little changed after big rally following Democrats' decisive midterm wins
- Bloomberg.com โ Asian Stocks to Rise as Oil Slides After US Vote: Markets Wrap
- AP News โ Asian shares mostly advance following US midterms, though Kospi falls on selling of chipmakers
- CNN โ Nasdaq plunges into correction territory as midterm results raise fresh questions about AI boom | CNN Business
- WSJ โ Mag 7 Stocks Lose $1 Trillion in Tech Bloodbath
- finance.yahoo.com โ NASDAQ Composite (^IXIC) Interactive Stock Chart - Yahoo Finance
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