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Tech Stocks Tumble for a Second Day. Here's What's Behind the Selloff.

Updated on: June 23, 2026 / 5:35 PM EDT / CBS News

Tech Stocks Tumble for a Second Day. Here's What's Behind the Selloff.

TL;DR

  • Tech stocks, including Alphabet, SpaceX, and Nvidia, experienced a selloff for a second day due to investor doubts about AI profit generation.
  • The Nasdaq Composite shed 2.2%, and other indexes like the S&P 500 also declined.
  • Industry leaders such as Meta Platforms and Microsoft have entered bear market territory.
  • Investors are demanding more evidence that significant AI investments will translate into revenue growth and profits.
  • Data shows a small percentage of consumers are paying for AI services, though usage is growing.
  • Concerns about potential interest rate hikes later this year are also contributing to market anxiety.
  • The tech rout has had global effects, with South Korea's Kospi tumbling significantly.
  • Analysts suggest the pullback is a reasonable consolidation after a strong rally in tech and semiconductor stocks.