The Nasdaq Composite fell 2.6% on Thursday as tech stocks sold off sharply, and LYNX Equity Strategies said the decline went beyond fundamentals. CPU stocks fell around 8% despite Meta's upbeat outlook for user growth on its Muse AI platform, while Lam Research plunged 12% after disappointing earnings and guidance. LYNX pointed to political uncertainty ahead of the US midterm elections as a potential catalyst, and the 10-year Treasury yield fell nearly 20 basis points as investors took profit-taking on strong positions and sought safety in government bonds. The firm views AI semiconductor valuations as heavily distorted but expects a snapback only after the midterms.
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NVDA
▼ Likely negativeNvidia
Relevance: high
| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Semiconductors |
| Market cap | $5.2T |
| Close on 10/22/2026 | 212.21 |
| Change that session | -4.40% |
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▼ Likely negativeMeta Platforms
Relevance: medium
| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Communication Services |
| Industry | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market cap | $1.9T |
| Close on 10/22/2026 | 648.85 |
| Change that session | -6.98% |
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