HotMarket Sell-Off

Tech stocks lead market sell-off ahead of midterms

Technology shares drove a broader decline in the stock market. Investors are watching Apple, Palantir, and upcoming midterm elections.

Oct 31, 2026, 10:44 PM ETAAPL-1.2%PLTR-6.3%

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HotMidterm Elections

Stock futures fall as tech weakness and midterm election concerns weigh on markets

Stock futures declined as weakness in technology shares and concerns about the upcoming midterm elections pressured the market.

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Tech Selloff

Apple reclaims top spot as Nvidia falls

Apple became the world's most valuable company again, reaching a $5.03 trillion market cap against Nvidia's $4.93 trillion. This shift occurred despite both stocks declining, with Nvidia dropping 4.2 percent and Apple falling 1.2 percent.

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AI Spending

Tech selloff prompts rotation into defensive stocks

Semiconductor shares fell more than 10 percent Friday, driving investors toward healthcare and staples. Upcoming earnings from major firms will test market sentiment amid inflation worries.

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HotChip Stocks

Cramer says chip market swings may persist into earnings season

Semiconductor shares dropped $1 trillion after Intel fell 28 percent on soft guidance. Cramer noted that market turbulence could continue ahead of corporate results and midterm elections.

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HotRocket Lab

Rocket Lab shares drop 38 percent despite strong order book

The space company's stock fell 38 percent this month. Its pending orders total $2.36 billion, which exceeds its projected 2026 sales by a wide margin.

Yesterday 10:20 AMRKLB-7.4%

Nasdaq

Fund manager attributes Nasdaq decline to single forced seller

Fundstrat Global Advisors chief investment officer Tom Lee suggests one forced seller may be responsible for the Nasdaq's worst monthly performance since March 2025. He is monitoring market activity around November 3.

Yesterday 9:31 AMQQQ-3.5%

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