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US stocks today: US stocks fall at open as Alphabet results reignite AI spending fears

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In short

Alphabet's quarterly performance details prompted a broad retreat during the morning trading session, with all primary market benchmarks opening in negative territory. The technology sector absorbed the brunt of the downturn as market participants recalibrated expectations around heavy artificial intelligence expenditure. Leading the broader market retreat, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dropped 348.0 points, or 1.31%, to start the trading day at 26,201.823.

Key points

  • Alphabet's latest financial results triggered renewed investor concerns regarding heavy s…: Alphabet's latest financial results triggered renewed investor concerns regarding heavy spending on artificial intelligence.
  • Major United States equity benchmarks experienced widespread declines directly at the ope…: Major United States equity benchmarks experienced widespread declines directly at the opening bell.
  • Technology-focused shares suffered the steepest percentage losses compared to the broader…: Technology-focused shares suffered the steepest percentage losses compared to the broader equity market indices.

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 389.0 points, or 0.74%, to 52,086.13 at the open. The S&P 500 fell 44.4 points, or 0.57%, to 7,699.61, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 348.0 points, or 1.31%, to 26,201.823.

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