Wall Street's favorite stocks are in their worst slump since 2010: Chart of the Day
S&P 500 stocks with the most analyst Buy ratings are in their worst relative slump since 2010, underperforming less-favored names for much of 2026. This decline is driven by a tech sell-off as investors question returns on massive AI spending. Nasdaq-100 futures recently tumbled nearly 800 points following weak earnings from Amazon and Intel. Intel specifically suffered a 30% collapse during a brutal week, with its stock falling 45% in October and another 8% on a Monday after forecasting revenue $1 billion to $2 billion below estimates.
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- ✓ S&P 500 stocks with the most analyst Buy ratings have underperformed least-favored stocks for most of 2026.
- ✓ Nasdaq-100 futures fell nearly 800 points.
- ✓ Investors are questioning returns on massive AI spending.
- ✓ Intel's stock fell 45% in October.
What changed
Nasdaq-100 futures fell nearly 800 points as Intel and Amazon earnings triggered a broader tech sell-off.
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Wall Street Favorite Stocks Hit Worst Slump Since 2010
S&P 500 stocks with the most analyst Buy ratings are in their worst relative slump since 2010, underperforming less-favored names for much of 2026. This decline is driven by a tech sell-off as investors question returns on massive AI spending. Nasdaq-100 futures recently tumbled nearly 800 points following weak earnings from Amazon and Intel. Intel specifically suffered a 30% collapse during a brutal week, with its stock falling 45% in October and another 8% on a Monday after forecasting revenue $1 billion to $2 billion below estimates.
Why it matters
Analysts spent 2026 heavily favoring the AI build-out with Buy ratings. The current shift suggests a market reckoning regarding the actual profitability of AI investments. This volatility contrasts with a rebound seen among Michigan automakers.
What is confirmed
- S&P 500 stocks with the most analyst Buy ratings have underperformed least-favored stocks for most of 2026.
- Nasdaq-100 futures fell nearly 800 points.
- Investors are questioning returns on massive AI spending.
- Intel's stock fell 45% in October.
Still unconfirmed
- Wall Street favorites have lost $5 trillion.
- Alphabet experienced a record plunge.
What to watch next
- Further quarterly revenue reports from Big Tech AI investors
- Updates on PC upgrade demand and component costs
- Performance of non-AI focused S&P 500 stocks
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- CNBC — Nasdaq-100 futures fall as Amazon and Intel swoon after earnings: Live updates
- CNN — Wall Street sell-off continues as investors question returns on massive AI spending
- CBS News — Tech stocks crushed as Nasdaq futures tumble nearly 800 points
- MarketWatch — The selloff in tech stocks is shifting into overdrive
- Detroit Free Press — Big Tech's AI bill comes due, but Michigan automakers see a rebound
- Yahoo Finance — Wall Street's favorite stocks are in their worst slump since 2010: Chart of the Day
- Bloomberg — AI Enthusiasm Is Collapsing and Tech Earnings Just Made It Worse
- Seeking Alpha — Alphabet’s record plunge, Intel’s 30% collapse: tech’s brutal week of reckoning (GOOGL:NASDAQ)
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