All three major U.S. stock indexes ended the week down 1.2% or more. https://t.co/7puZFj0MyU ...

Market Performance - Shanghai Composite Index closed down 2.45% at 3,834.89 [1] - Shenzhen Component Index closed down 3.41% at 12,538.07 [1] - Nikkei 225 Index closed down 2.40% at 48,625.88 [1] - South Korea KOSPI Index closed down 3.78% at 3,853.45 [1]

Market Overview - The stock market experienced a downward trend, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling by 300 points, or 0.6% [1] - The S&P 500 also decreased by 0.6%, while the Nasdaq Composite saw a decline of 1% [1] Government Impact - The government shutdown has now reached its 37th day, contributing to market volatility [2] - Airline stocks are particularly affected due to a Federal Aviation Administration directive that mandates a reduction in flight schedules starting Friday as a result of the shutdown [2]

Market Overview - Dow Jones futures, S&P 500 futures, and Nasdaq futures experienced modest declines early Thursday, indicating a continued downward trend in the stock market [1] - The stock market rally faced slight losses on Wednesday, with several hot stocks, including Astera Labs, Oklo, and Credo Technology, extending their selling before the market opened [1] Company Performance - Micron Technology reported strong earnings and guidance but still saw its stock price fall, despite a series of price-target hikes following its earnings report [4] - Astera Labs issued a sell signal, contributing to the broader decline in small-cap stocks across Wall Street [2][4] - Alibaba's stock surged due to increased spending in AI, contrasting with the overall market trend [1] Industry Trends - Small-cap stocks led the market decline, with significant losses observed among AI industry leaders, particularly Astera Labs [2][4] - The focus on AI and data center growth remains strong, as evidenced by Micron's performance and the interest in S&P 500 stocks related to AI data centers [4]