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AI‑related stock selloff after Amazon, Intel earnings

First reported Oct 30, 7:32 AM ET · Latest Oct 30, 4:40 PM ET · Explainer updated Oct 30, 5:30 PM ET

Where things stand

U.S. stocks fell as an artificial‑intelligence selloff began to feed on itself following disappointing earnings reports from Amazon and Intel, the Wall Street Journal reports.

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Timeline

What changed: The market decline was triggered by the latest earnings releases from Amazon and Intel, which deepened concerns about a broader tech correction.

How this story developed

  1. New U.S. stocks fell. Amazon earnings were disappointing. Intel’s stock is set to plunge.

Every report, newest first

  1. U.S. Stocks Slide as Amazon, Intel Earnings Spark More AI Selling — Wall Street Journal

    U.S. stocks fell as the artificial-intelligence selloff began to feed on itself following more disappointing earnings reports from Amazon and Intel, leaving investors to wonder if the tech correction could become a speculative bust.

  2. Amazon’s and Intel’s stocks are set to plunge. But Wall Street’s October winners may surprise you. — MarketWatch

    A rough month in the technology sector was less spooky in other sections of the stock market.

Questions

  • It remains unclear whether the current correction will evolve into a larger speculative bust or stabilize after the earnings shock. Open

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More: background

A selloff occurs when investors rapidly sell shares, driving prices down. In recent weeks, shares of AI‑focused companies have been volatile, and earnings reports that miss expectations can amplify fears that the sector’s rapid rise may be over‑extended.

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