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The Nasdaq Composite fell 5.5% on November 5, 2026, marking the worst AI panic in years. Nvidia's stock plummeted over 9%, wiping more than $440 billion from its market capitalization. This selloff is corroborated by sharp declines in related hardware stocks, including Kioxia tumbling 8%, Delta Electronics plunging 6%, and Samsung Electronics sliding. The market is pricing in a significant correction in AI infrastructure valuations, driven by fears of slowing demand and rising component costs. Political and regulatory pressures on the tech sector are intensifying as Democrats prepare a wave of AI bills and corporate probes targeting major tech firms like Apple, Meta, and Musk's companies. Additionally, a researcher found that Apple's predictive text restrictions include political terms, raising antitrust concerns. These developments add a layer of regulatory risk to the tech sector, compounding the valuation pressure from the recent market selloff.
AI Selloff and Valuation Reset
The Nasdaq Composite fell 5.5% on November 5, 2026, marking the worst AI panic in years. Nvidia's stock plummeted over 9%, wiping more than $440 billion from its market capitalization. This selloff is corroborated by sharp declines in related hardware stocks, including Kioxia tumbling 8%, Delta Electronics plunging 6%, and Samsung Electronics sliding. The market is pricing in a significant correction in AI infrastructure valuations, driven by fears of slowing demand and rising component costs.
Political and regulatory pressures on the tech sector are intensifying as Democrats prepare a wave of AI bills and corporate probes targeting major tech firms like Apple, Meta, and Musk's companies. Additionally, a researcher found that Apple's predictive text restrictions include political terms, raising antitrust concerns. These developments add a layer of regulatory risk to the tech sector, compounding the valuation pressure from the recent market selloff.