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Tech stocks wobble as AI valuations face pressure amid midterm uncertainty

Big Tech rebounds Tuesday while Asian markets decline; Apple hit by chip costs despite beating earnings.

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What to know

  • AI stocks stabilized Tuesday with Nvidia up 2.9%, Broadcom 3.8%, and AMD 5.5%, lifting the S&P 500 despite Apple's 2.7% drop and broader tech volatility.
  • Apple's decline stems from rising memory chip costs tied to AI data center buildouts, pressuring margins even as iPhone and Mac sales beat expectations.
  • Midterm election results add uncertainty: Wall Street fears Democratic control could tighten AI regulation, though Trump retains veto power and markets prefer split government.
  • Asian tech-heavy markets fell following U.S. volatility, with concerns about AI valuations persisting across global trading.

Nvidia AI chipmakerApple Tech companyBrock Weimer Analyst, Edward JonesPrahlad Singh CEO, Revvity

Tech stocks wobble as AI valuations face pressure amid midterm uncertainty
Philadelphia Inquirer

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    Wall Street weighs midterm election impact on AI regulation

    Analysts noted that a Democratic sweep could lead to tighter AI regulation, though Trump's veto power and market preference for split government control may limit major policy changes. Historical data shows S&P 500 has returned positively within six months of every midterm since 1970.

    “Some on Wall Street speculate that a Democratic sweep of Congress this time around could lead to more regulations and restrictions on AI development. But Donald Trump would still be president and have the power to veto.”
    — AP News

    • Nvidia and other Big Tech stocks lift Wall Street and make up for a drop by Apple https:// apnews.com/article/stock-marke ts-ai-earnings-oil-0d235af127a92c68da0cc2c45c028cef?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Top Stories in Business @ top-stories-in-business-thenewsdesk

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    • Tech losses weigh on global markets ahead of US midterm elections, while oil prices rise https:// apnews.com/article/stock-marke ts-ai-earnings-oil-0d235af127a92c68da0cc2c45c028cef?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Top Stories @ top-stories-AssociatedPress

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  2. background

    Apple squeezed by rising chip costs despite beating earnings — Apple reported stronger profit and revenue than expected but warned of reduced margins in the final quarter due to elevated memory chip prices driven by AI data center demand.

  3. background

    S&P 500 rises 0.6% as AI stocks stabilize despite Apple weakness — The broader U.S. market gained ground Tuesday as Nvidia, Broadcom, AMD, and Micron all posted significant gains, though Apple declined 2.7% after warning of lower profit margins. The Dow fell 0.2% while the Nasdaq composite rose 1.1%.

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    Asian stocks decline as tech selloff spreads from Wall Street

    Markets in South Korea and Taiwan, heavily weighted toward technology shares, fell in reaction to a tech-driven selloff on Wall Street.

    1. 4 outlets Asian shares are mixed as tech losses offset broader gains on Wall Street

      first by KTLA, 8d ago · also Toronto Star, MSN, Philadelphia Inquirer

    2. 1 outlet Asian stocks mixed as tech sector struggles to rebound from selloff

      first by Digital Journal, 10d ago

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  1. 2 outlets Asian trading is mixed as tech sell-off deepens and oil prices rebound

    first by Philadelphia Inquirer, 8d ago · also AP News

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