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US stocks closed lower on Thursday due to concerns about expensive tech stock valuations, a bleak job market outlook, and a general risk-off sentiment. Tech stocks, especially AI-related ones, experienced significant declines. Layoff announcements surged to a 22-year high for October, pushing investors toward safer government bonds. Analysts and CEOs are expressing caution about market turbulence and potential economic slowdown. The Supreme Court’s deliberations on tariffs are also contributing to uncertainty. The market’s high valuation compared to economic growth, as indicated by the Buffett Indicator, is flashing warning signs.
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Tech Stocks Tumble as Market Fears Mount Over Job Losses and High Valuations

NEW YORK – US stocks took a hit on Thursday, with major indexes closing lower as investors grew concerned about the high valuations of tech stocks, a weakening job market, and broader economic uncertainty. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 399 points (0.84%), while the S&P 500 slid 1.12%, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped a significant 1.9%.

Leading the decline were tech and AI stocks, continuing a volatile period fueled by concerns about a potential bubble. Chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) plummeted 7.27%, while Palantir (PLTR) fell 6.84%, and Nvidia (NVDA) dropped 3.65%.

“Large cap tech stocks have been on an unstoppable run over the past six months…and a pullback has been long overdue,” said Robert Edwards, chief investment officer at Edwards Asset Management.

Adding to the market’s unease was data showing a surge in layoff announcements. According to Challenger, Gray & Christmas, October saw the highest increase in job cuts since 2003. This news prompted a flight to safety, with investors flocking to government bonds, pushing yields lower. A weakening labor market can also bolster arguments for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. Investors tend to buy Treasuries when the Fed is expected to cut rates in order to lock in current yields.

“With yields still attractive and likely to fall, we continue to believe that quality fixed income offers an appealing combination of income and the potential to perform well in the event of slowing economic activity and further rate cuts,” said Ulrike Hoffmann-Burchardi, global head of equities at UBS Global Wealth Management.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon also voiced caution, stating that “there’s a lot of turbulence out there,” creating more uncertainty.

Wall Street is also closely monitoring the Supreme Court’s review of President Trump’s tariff regime. While the market had largely shrugged off tariff concerns in recent months, a potential ruling against the tariffs could introduce new volatility.

The market’s decline follows a prolonged rally, with the Dow posting monthly gains from April through October. However, Warren Buffett’s favorite market indicator, which compares market value to economic growth, is currently at a record high, suggesting the market might be overvalued.

Analysts are also noting that companies face a rising bar for positive surprises, with some companies reporting better-than-expected earnings but still seeing their shares decline. Duolingo (DUOL), for example, saw its shares plunge 25.49% after its outlook disappointed investors. Bitcoin also felt the chill, sliding almost 3% as part of the widespread risk-off sentiment.

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