Fastcompany·2025-11-07 20:45Core Insights - Technology stocks experienced a decline due to concerns over a potential AI bubble, a prolonged federal government shutdown, and economic data indicating a significant drop in consumer sentiment [2][3] - Layoffs reached a 20-year high for October, with hiring slowing to its lowest point in 14 years, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas [3] - Despite strong third-quarter earnings, the Nasdaq Composite Index fell approximately 1%, marking its potential worst week since April [4] Company Performance - Major tech stocks such as Arm Holdings, Advanced Micro Devices, and Nvidia saw declines of 4%, 3%, and 1% respectively, amid worries over high valuations and mass layoffs related to AI [5] - Tesla's stock also dropped by about 3% during the same period [5] Investor Sentiment - Hedge fund investor Michael Burry, known for predicting the 2008 housing market collapse, is betting against Nvidia and Palantir, citing their overvaluation [5] - Burry's Scion Asset Management purchased approximately $187.6 million in puts on Nvidia and $912 million on Palantir, indicating a bearish outlook on these companies [5]