10/30/26 Intel drops almost 30%, the Nasdaq loses 750 points, and Apple passes Nvidia.

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The market experienced a significant downturn, with Intel (INTC) dropping 29% due to weak PC demand driven by high memory prices. The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) fell 2.86% (-747 points) to 25,437, and fell over 5.3% in October. The Dow Jones also saw a decline of 629 points (-1.2%) closing at 51,713. The VIX, a fear gauge, increased by 25%. Nvidia (NVDA) saw a 5.35% drop, reaching $202.23, amid concerns about reduced AI spending. Amazon (AMZN) fell 1.62% after missing earnings, though it closed down less than 2%, despite a record cash burn of over $42 billion in the last 12 months, primarily for AI development. Coinbase (COIN) declined 14.3%, closing at $137.63, following a reported $6.3 billion hack at Binance. The analysis suggests a generally bearish sentiment across major tech stocks and the broader market, with particular weakness in PC components and concerns around AI spending impacting valuations. The presenter's plan involves small position sizes, holding cash, and focusing on quality assets at attractive prices, especially with midterm elections and inflation concerns looming.

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