Tech Stocks Slide as AI Sector Concerns Weigh on NASDAQ
The NASDAQ index dropped nearly 150 points on Wednesday, extending its losing streak as major tech stocks including Tesla, Amazon, Apple, and Alphabet fell more than 1%. The sell-off reflects growing skepticism about AI's profitability after an MIT Nanda survey revealed 95% of AI startups fail, with only 5% turning a profit.
Investors are rotating out of risk assets amid broader macroeconomic uncertainty, including potential trade wars under a TRUMP administration. The AI sector's weak fundamentals are particularly concerning for tech giants heavily invested in the space, with competition intensifying from both startups and established players.