The Nasdaq Composite fell nearly 2% on Wednesday, reaching a two-week low, while the S&P 500 also posted losses. This decline was driven by significant pressure on major technology and semiconductor stocks due to potential U.S. trade restrictions on companies providing advanced semiconductor technology to China.
Nasdaq and S&P 500 Performance
- Nasdaq: Down 338.95 points (-1.83%) to 18,170.39.
- S&P 500: Down 54.33 points (-0.96%) to 5,612.87.
- Dow Jones: Up 28.20 points (+0.07%) to 40,982.68.
Semiconductor Sector Impacted
- The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index dropped 3.5%.
- Notable stock declines included:
- Nvidia: -4.3%
- ASML: -9.2%
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing: -6.4%
- Other companies such as Marvell Technology, Broadcom, Qualcomm, and AMD fell over 5% each.
Major Tech Stocks Decline
All "Magnificent Seven" megacap stocks recorded losses:- Apple: -2.7%
- Microsoft: -1.2%
- Meta Platforms: -2.1%
- Tesla: -1.8%
Investor Sentiment
The VIX, known as Wall Street's "fear gauge," reached its highest level in six weeks, indicating increased market volatility.Market Rotation
The technology sector led losses, with a 2.7% decline in the S&P 500 tech index, while the energy sector gained 1.3%.Recent Economic Data
U.S. factory production increased more than expected in June, contributing to a solid rebound in second-quarter output, despite ongoing higher borrowing costs.
Notable Stock Movements
- Eli Lilly: Down 2.3% following competitor Roche's promising early-stage data for an obesity drug.
- Spirit Airlines: Fell 8.2% after lowering its second-quarter revenue outlook.
Summary of Market Indices
| Index | Change |
|---|---|
| Dow Jones | +28.20 points (0.07%) |
| S&P 500 | -54.33 points (-0.96%) |
| Nasdaq Composite | -338.95 points (-1.83%) |
Conclusion
The recent decline in the Nasdaq and pressure on tech and semiconductor stocks underscore the current challenges in the market amid trade and economic factors.

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