Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks scored massive wins for investors last year and led the Nasdaq to a double-digit gain. This momentum continued into the early days of 2025, but in recent weeks, these once top-performing stocks have struggled.
I used to loathe it when the stock market sold off. It meant the value of my portfolio took a hit.
The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC -1.96%) is in correction territory as investors have been dumping growth stocks amid concerns related to tariffs, trade wars, and a potential slowdown in the economy in the months ahead. Buying shares of companies at a time like this can be unnerving, but if you're committed to holding on for the long term, the moves you make today could pay significantly in the future.
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The markets remain under pressure as of mid-morning, with all three of the major stock market indices trading fractionally lower, though they are off their worst levels of the morning.
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As of this writing, the Nasdaq Composite is down nearly 9% on the yearand 13% from its all-time high. That drop puts the Nasdaq in correction territory, which is defined as a decline of 10% or more.
In a roughly three-week span, Wall Street has reminded investors that stocks can, indeed, go down just as easily as they can power higher.
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in the overall market sentiment, but the index remained in the “Extreme Fear” zone on Wednesday.
There's uncertainty in the market right now as investors try to determine how much President Donald Trump's tariffs on imports will affect the U.S. economy. Judging by the market's recent sell-off, they're not overly optimistic.
The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 1.22%) started this week tumbling 4% on Monday -- the index's worst day since September 2022 -- and is still 12.5% off its all-time highs after today's trading session.