Wall Street's AI Dream Crashes: Nvidia and Tesla Take a Nosedive

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Hold onto your tech stocks, Bay Area brainiacs, because the market just hit turbulence!

The “Magnificent Seven” tech giants are experiencing a not-so-magnificent moment, with NVIDIA and Tesla leading a dramatic stock market plunge that’s got Silicon Valley investors clutching their artisan coffee.

AI’s Reality Check

Nvidia, the AI darling that’s been riding high on the artificial intelligence wave, just took a 6% nosedive, bringing its year-to-date losses to a whopping 15.5%. Looks like the AI gold rush might be experiencing some serious altitude sickness.

Tesla’s Elon Problem

Elon Musk’s electric vehicle empire isn’t faring much better. Tesla’s stock dropped 5.6%, extending its 2025 losses to a jaw-dropping 32.6%. Rumors are swirling that political drama surrounding the billionaire’s latest antics might be spooking potential buyers.

Market Mood Swings

Wall Street’s emotional rollercoaster continues, with strategists warning that sharp market swings aren’t over. Potential tariffs and economic uncertainty are creating a perfect storm of investor anxiety. Barclays even slashed its S&P 500 forecast, suggesting we might be in for a bumpy ride.

Remember, tech investors: what goes up must come down – sometimes faster than your latest startup’s funding round!

AUTHOR: tgc

SOURCE: AP News