Tech stocks lead Wall Street sell-off as tensions over Greenland escalate

Market Reaction - Technology shares led the declines in U.S. stocks, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) falling 2.2% and major companies like Nvidia, Meta Platforms, and Alphabet down around 2% [1] - Broader market futures also declined, with Nasdaq 100 futures down 1.8%, S&P 500 futures down 1.5%, and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures down 1.4% [2] Trade Tensions - Markets were affected by President Trump's threats of new tariffs on countries opposing the sale of Greenland, with potential levies starting at 10% in February and rising to 25% by June [3] - The situation has raised concerns about a wider trade escalation between the U.S. and the European Union, particularly with Trump's criticism of European allies [3] Analyst Insights - Despite the current market weakness, analysts view this as an opportunity to invest in technology stocks, particularly as the AI revolution is still in its early stages [5] - A robust fourth-quarter earnings season is anticipated for tech companies, with around $550 billion in capital expenditures expected to fuel the next stage of the AI revolution [5] - Recommended stocks to buy amid the current market conditions include Nvidia, Microsoft, Palantir, CrowdStrike, Nebius, Apple, Palo Alto, Google, and Tesla [6]