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MARKET SELL-OFF: DOW DOWN 566 Points - NASDAQ DOWN OVER 500

Tech Rout Deepens: Nasdaq Crashes 500+ Points as Job Cuts Hit Post-Pandemic High

AI Stock Bubble Shows Signs of Bursting; February Layoffs Surge 245% to Highest Level Since 2020

Editor's Note: As the Nasdaq plunges over 500 points and the tech sector meltdown intensifies, February's job cuts have surged to their highest level since the pandemic, up 245% from January. While many focus on Nvidia's dramatic reversal and the broader AI stock selloff, the combination of rising layoffs, tech sector vulnerability, and deteriorating employment data could signal a more significant market correction ahead. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index has now entered bear market territory, down almost 24% from its recent peak.

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The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite plunged over 500 points Thursday, marking its steepest decline since early November, as the artificial intelligence trade that powered markets higher for the past year showed signs of unraveling. The dramatic reversal comes as investors grapple with both policy uncertainty and concerns that AI-related stocks have reached unsustainable valuations.
Nasdaq: -521 points (-2.6%)
S&P 500: -106 points (-1.8%)
Dow Jones: -566 points (-1.2%)

AI Leaders Lead Market Lower

Nvidia, which had become the poster child for AI enthusiasm, tumbled nearly 5% after already dropping 8.8% in the previous session. The semiconductor giant has now shed almost 20% in just two weeks, erasing over $200 billion in market value. Marvell Technology plunged 17% after its outlook failed to meet the market's lofty expectations, while other chip stocks followed suit with Taiwan Semiconductor and Broadcom each dropping more than 3%.

Tech Valuations Under Pressure

"The AI trade can be upended by Beijing, which puts the fundamental picture into question," noted Jason Britton, chief investment officer of Reflection Asset Management. The stark reversal highlights growing concerns about stretched valuations in the technology sector, particularly among companies tied to artificial intelligence. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index has now entered bear market territory, down almost 24% from its recent peak.
Trading volume hit its highest level in six months, with technical analysts noting that the Nasdaq's breach of its 200-day moving average could signal more downside ahead. "There's been a real unwinding of the momentum trade," said Joe Saluzzi, co-manager of trading at Themis Trading. "The high-flyers are getting hit first and foremost. This feels different from previous pullbacks."
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Layoffs Surge to Post-Pandemic High

As tech stocks tumble, a troubling employment trend is emerging across the broader economy. U.S. employers announced 172,017 layoffs in February alone, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas - a staggering 245% increase from January and the highest monthly total since July 2020 during the pandemic.
February Layoff Statistics:
• 172,017 total announced job cuts
• 245% increase from January
• Highest monthly total since July 2020
• Highest February total since 2009

Private Sector Warning Signs

The labor market weakness extends beyond government cuts. ADP's private sector report showed just 77,000 new jobs added in February, less than half of January's 186,000 figure and far below economists' expectations. "We're seeing a significant cooling in the labor market," noted Andrew Challenger, workplace expert at Challenger, Gray & Christmas. "With the impact of trade policy uncertainty, as well as canceled government contracts and bankruptcies, job cuts have soared."

Market Implications

The combination of tech sector weakness and deteriorating employment data has triggered a broader reassessment of market risk. The Bloomberg Magnificent Seven Index, which tracks the market's largest tech companies, has now fallen 16% from its December peak. Meanwhile, defensive and low-volatility stocks are outperforming for the first time in two years.
"Right now, trade policy is dominating market action," says Chris Larkin at E*Trade from Morgan Stanley. "Until the tariff smoke clears, it could continue to be a bumpy ride for traders and investors." The sentiment was echoed by Steve Chiavarone of Federated Hermes, who noted, "The market isn't really forgiving at this stage... we think we are just in a period of max uncertainty and a bit of an economic soft patch."
Investing involves risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.
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Sources:

  • Bloomberg - Wall Street Goes From Hope to Panic
  • Challenger, Gray & Christmas - February 2025 Job Cuts Report
  • CNBC - Latest Economic Data Shows Market Strain
  • Reuters - Tech Stocks Lead Market Rout
  • Yahoo Finance - Market Wrap: Nasdaq Tumbles
  • ADP National Employment Report - February 2025
  • E*Trade Market Commentary
  • Federated Hermes Market Analysis

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