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Stocks Fall Sharply as Tech Earnings Loom

Stocks Fall Sharply as Tech Earnings Loom

Stocks fell sharply on Tuesday, with the major indexes posting their worst day in at least a month, as investors braced for the start of earnings season from Big Tech.

The selloff was broad-based, with all 11 major S&P 500 sectors ending the day in the red. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 2%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 both fell 1.6%.

The selloff came as investors worried about the impact of rising inflation and interest rates on corporate earnings. Investors are also concerned about the potential for a slowdown in economic growth.

The tech sector was the biggest drag on the market, with shares of Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon all falling sharply. The selloff in tech came as investors worried about the impact of rising interest rates on the sector's growth.

The banking sector also fell sharply, with shares of JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup both down more than 3%. The selloff in banks came as investors worried about the impact of rising interest rates on the sector's profitability.

The selloff in stocks comes as investors face a number of challenges, including rising inflation, rising interest rates, and the potential for a slowdown in economic growth. Investors will be closely watching earnings season to get a better sense of how companies are weathering these challenges.

Here are some of the key takeaways from the day's trading:

  • The selloff was broad-based, with all 11 major S&P 500 sectors ending the day in the red.
  • The tech sector was the biggest drag on the market, with shares of Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon all falling sharply.
  • The banking sector also fell sharply, with shares of JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup both down more than 3%.
  • Investors are worried about the impact of rising inflation, rising interest rates, and the potential for a slowdown in economic growth.
  • Investors will be closely watching earnings season to get a better sense of how companies are weathering these challenges.

What's Next?

Investors will be closely watching earnings season to get a better sense of how companies are weathering the challenges facing the economy. If companies report strong earnings, it could help to ease some of the concerns about a slowdown in economic growth. However, if companies report weak earnings, it could lead to further selling in the stock market.

In addition to earnings season, investors will also be watching for any signs of a slowdown in economic growth. If the economy starts to slow down, it could lead to lower corporate earnings and further selling in the stock market.

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