Nasdaq plunges as consumer sentiment nears historic lows, panic over AI spending mounts
1. Consumer sentiment hits near all-time lows amid investor panic over AI spending. 2. S&P 500's tech stocks suffer, with major drops in Microsoft, Nvidia, and AMD. 3. Government shutdown deepens economic worries, with inflation also impacting consumer finances. 4. Palantir's valuation concerns emerge, contributing to market sell-off. 5. Small upticks in S&P 500 and Dow despite tech sell-off suggest investor resilience.