AI Bubble Concerns Continue To Weigh On Wall Street

Market Overview - Major stock indices experienced significant declines, with the Dow dropping 498.50 points (1.1%) to 46,091.74, the Nasdaq falling 275.23 points (1.2%) to 22,432.85, and the S&P 500 decreasing 55.09 points (0.8%) to 6,617.32, marking their lowest closing levels in a month [1] - The weakness in stocks was exacerbated by a decline in Nvidia shares, which fell 2.8% after a 1.8% drop on Monday, as investors awaited the company's quarterly results [2] Company-Specific Insights - Nvidia's upcoming quarterly results are highly anticipated, with potential implications for the market amid concerns about an AI bubble; even a slight disappointment could lead to broader market sell-offs [3] - Home Depot's stock fell 6.0% following weaker-than-expected third-quarter earnings and a reduction in full-year earnings guidance, contributing to the overall decline in the retail sector [6] Sector Performance - The NYSE Arca Computer Hardware Index saw a significant drop of 3.7%, with semiconductor and software stocks also experiencing notable weakness, impacting the tech-heavy Nasdaq [5] - The Dow Jones U.S. Retail Index declined by 2.4%, reflecting considerable weakness in the retail sector [5] - Conversely, oil stocks rose, with the NYSE Arca Oil Index increasing by 1.4% due to a sharp rise in crude oil prices [6] Economic Data - The Commerce Department reported a 1.4% increase in new orders for U.S. manufactured goods in August, rebounding from a 1.3% decline in July, aligning with economist estimates [4]