Nasdaq Extends Losing Streak; Apple Plunges After Price Hikes
The Nasdaq Composite extended its losing streak as Apple shares plunged after announcing price increases for its services.
The Nasdaq Composite extended its losing streak on Thursday, led by a sharp decline in Apple (AAPL) shares after the company announced price increases for some of its services. The index closed 1.2% lower at 16,500 points, marking its fifth consecutive session of losses.
Possible Reasons
The biggest drag on the Nasdaq was Apple's 4.5% plunge after the company announced monthly price hikes for its services, including iCloud, Apple Music, and Apple TV+. The move raised investor concerns about weakening demand for the company's services amid high inflation.
Context
The decline comes after a week of modest gains, as the technology sector faces increased pressure from rising interest rates and slowing consumer spending. Other major tech stocks, such as Microsoft (MSFT) and Amazon (AMZN), also posted slight declines.
Similar Moves in the Sector
Losses were not limited to Apple but also affected other major tech companies. Microsoft (MSFT) fell 0.8%, while Amazon (AMZN) declined 0.5%. Semiconductor stocks like Nvidia (NVDA) also suffered, dropping 1.2%.
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