Stocks Plummet, AI Darlings Falter
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- Published
- May 15, 2026
- Duration
- 1:31
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- Last updated
- May 16, 2026
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Summary
U.S. stocks plummet today, driven by surging oil prices and a retreat in tech giants. The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all declined, with Nvidia dropping 2.9% and Applied Materials dipping 0.6% despite beating profit estimates. Higher oil prices, due to the Iran conflict, and rising bond yields are causing concern. Smaller companies are hit hardest, as positi…
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U.S. stocks plummet today, driven by surging oil prices and a retreat in tech giants. The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all declined, with Nvidia dropping 2.9% and Applied Materials dipping 0.6% despite beating profit estimates. Higher oil prices, due to the Iran conflict, and rising bond yields are causing concern. Smaller companies are hit hardest, as positive economic data adds pressure. Experts view this as a market correction after AI hype, warning of volatility ahead despite strong profits and
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