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Tech stocks lead market plunge amid rate hike fears

The U.S. stock market experienced its worst day since October, with major indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq seeing significant declines. This downturn was primarily driven by a sell-off in large technology companies, including Nvidia, Broadcom, and Micron Technology. A strong jobs report fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve may increase interest rates rather than cut them, contributing to market volatility and rising bond yields. AI

IMPACT Market downturn impacts AI infrastructure investment and valuations.

RANK_REASON Article discusses market movements and analyst commentary rather than a specific AI development.

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Tech stocks lead market plunge amid rate hike fears

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Damian J. Troise, Alex Veiga, The Associated Press ·

    Markets have worst day since October as tech stocks lead the way down, traders lose hope of rate cut

    Nvidia fell 6.2%, Broadcom dropped 7.9% and Micron Technology slid 13.3% for the biggest loss among stocks in the S&#038;P 500.