Tech Sector Plunges Amid AI Spending Concerns & Geopolitical Tensions

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US stock futures and major indices are sharply lower, led by a broad sell-off in the tech sector. Concerns over the long-term sustainability of AI infrastructure spending and rising borrowing costs are weighing on sentiment . Chip stocks, including Marvell Technology (-5%), Micron, Sandisk, Seagate, and Western Digital, are under pressure . Mega-cap tech names like Meta Platforms (-7%) and Tesla (-5.2%) are also declining despite mixed earnings reactions .

Key points:

  • AI Spending Doubts: Warnings from chip executives about capital access becoming a constraint on AI expansion and clouding ROI .
  • Broad Tech Weakness: Nasdaq Composite down 2.2%, S&P 500 down 1.2% .
  • Geopolitical Headwinds: Oil prices surge on Middle East escalations, contributing to a broad risk-off tone .
  • Memory Glut Fears: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang attempts to counter concerns about a 2029 memory glut, but memory stocks remain under pressure .
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