S&P 500, Nasdaq open lower, Dow rises as Broadcom adds to AI bubble angst
BroadcomBroadcom(US:AVGO) The Economic Times·2025-12-12 14:36

Group 1 - Broadcom's stock fell 8.4% after the company warned of reduced future margins on AI system sales, despite projecting strong quarterly revenue, raising concerns about the profitability of AI investments [1][10] - Other chip stocks, including Advanced Micro Devices, experienced a decline of 1%, while a broader chips index fell by 1.5% following Oracle's weak forecast [2][10] - Nvidia's stock increased by 0.3% as the company is considering raising H200 chip production to meet strong demand from China [11] Group 2 - The S&P 500, Dow, and Russell 2000 closed at record highs, supported by a less hawkish outlook from the Federal Reserve and a reduction in borrowing costs [5][11] - A shift towards value stocks is evident, with the Russell 2000 outperforming the S&P 500 as investors move away from AI-driven growth stocks to sectors like healthcare [6][11] - Lululemon Athletica's stock surged by 12% after the company raised its annual profit forecast and announced the departure of CEO Calvin McDonald [11] Group 3 - Cannabis companies saw significant stock increases, with Canopy Growth rising by 23% and Tilray Brands climbing by 30% following reports of potential easing of marijuana restrictions by President Trump [9][11] - Advancing issues outnumbered decliners on both the NYSE and Nasdaq, indicating a positive market sentiment [9][11] - The S&P 500 recorded 24 new 52-week highs and one new low, while the Nasdaq Composite noted 66 new highs and 37 new lows, reflecting a mixed performance in the market [9][11]