Nasdaq enters correction as AI infrastructure stocks sell off after midterms
Market & SentimentThe Nasdaq 100 fell 6.5% into correction territory, while the S&P 500 lost 4.4% and the Russell 2000 dropped 4.6%. Decliners overwhelmed advancers 434 to 73, and the VIX surged the most since April. Retail traders dumped the most stocks in a single day since the Covid sell-off, reflecting a broad rotation out of technology.
Sectors & StocksInformation technology was the worst sector, down 7.4%, followed by industrials and consumer discretionary. Micron, Western Digital, AMD and Marvell each fell more than 16% on fears that Democratic midterm wins could slow data-center spending. AppLovin jumped 31% on strong earnings and a larger buyback, while Motorola Solutions rose 4% after beating estimates and raising guidance.
Rates, FX & CryptoTreasury yields fell, with the 2-year down 12 basis points to 4.46% and the 10-year down 6 basis points to 4.84%. The dollar was little changed against the yuan and Singapore dollar but fell 0.4% against the euro. Bitcoin dropped 5.6% to $75,969 and ether fell 7.7%, as risk appetite weakened.
Earnings & AnnouncementsCigna raised its 2026 outlook after a strong quarter, and CVS Health gained 1.7% on its earnings and planned pharmacy separation. ConocoPhillips beat estimates and raised its dividend 11%. DTE Energy agreed to sell DTE Vantage for about $3 billion and increased its capital plan. FinDog moved Iron Mountain, Verisk, UPS, CF Industries and Live Nation to Bullish, and NVR to Bearish.
- Earnings from Humana, Moderna, Vistra and Charter
- Monster Beverage and Franklin Resources report
- Any updates on Iran tensions and oil prices
- The Nasdaq's slide into correction territory puts its history of recoveries in focus, as investors weigh what typically happens next after such drops.CNBC11-05 21:57 UTC
- Retail traders sold the most stocks in a single day since the Covid sell-off, amid a broader market correction and rotation out of technology.CNBC11-05 21:20 UTC
- Wall Street's fear gauge moved more than 11 points from intraday low to high, the biggest one-day move since April 9, as traders think it should be even higher.CNBC11-05 17:34 UTC
- Investors are watching for a potential debt-ceiling standoff after Democrats' sweeping midterm victories, which could complicate fiscal negotiations.Reuters11-05 16:38 UTC
- Tankers were struck in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran keeps up pressure after the US vote, raising concerns about oil supply disruptions.Reuters11-05 16:47 UTC
- The Bank of England raised rates for the first time since 2023 and warned another move is likely, signaling a more hawkish stance amid inflation pressures.Reuters11-05 15:59 UTC
- ConocoPhillips beat estimates on higher oil prices and raised its dividend by 11%, returning more cash to shareholders.
- AppLovin shares surged 31% after a strong earnings report and a larger buyback, separating the marketing platform from the infrastructure selloff.
- Intel shares fell 9.1% as strong CPU demand was offset by a lower December-quarter revenue midpoint, adding to chip-sector woes.
- Bank of America added Nvidia and Microsoft to its Top Global Stock List, highlighting their continued prominence in the AI landscape.
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