AI Stocks Tumble Led by Micron, Sandisk, Google; Netflix Drops Late
AI stocks tumbled on the Nasdaq led by Micron, Sandisk, and Google, while Netflix dropped sharply after hours. Regional banks and transport stocks rose. Markets are awaiting SpaceX's upcoming Starship launch.
AI stocks experienced a sharp sell-off on the Nasdaq on Thursday, led by Micron (MU), Sandisk, and Google (GOOGL, GOOG), dragging the index lower. In contrast, regional bank and transport stocks rose. Netflix (NFLX) plunged in after-hours trading following its quarterly results. Markets are also anticipating SpaceX's Starship launch.
Potential Causes
Analysts attribute the AI stock decline to concerns over high valuations after a strong rally, as well as profit-taking. Netflix's drop is linked to disappointing revenue guidance despite beating earnings estimates.
Context
The sell-off comes after a strong run for AI stocks in recent weeks. Regional banks benefited from rising bond yields, while transport stocks were supported by strong economic data. The upcoming SpaceX launch could also impact market sentiment.
Similar Moves in the Sector
Other AI stocks such as Nvidia (NVDA) and AMD (AMD) also saw declines, indicating a broad sell-off in the sector.
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