Nasdaq drops sharply as chip stocks tumble; S&P 500 winning streak in jeopardy
By
Sean Conlon, Lisa Kailai Han
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Summary
The article covers a significant market sell-off led by a sharp decline in the Nasdaq, driven by a tumble in semiconductor stocks, ending the S&P 500's 9-week winning streak. It highlights a rotation out of tech into defensive sectors like consumer staples and healthcare. Other notable events include Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery stocks falling on reports of a state lawsuit to block their merger, Bitcoin dropping to its lowest level since October 2024, and BTIG downgrading Lululemon after the company cut its annual outlook.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledStaples rise amid tech sell-off
Health care stocks rise on Friday, fueled by rotation out of tech sector
Bitcoin falls to lowest level since October 2024
BTIG downgrades Lululemon after athleisure retailer cuts annual outlook
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