Micron Technology IncMicron Technology was a top Nasdaq decliner as AI memory stocks tumbled following South Korea's market slump.
Wall Street's major averages fell on Tuesday as technology stocks stumbled in a selloff that intensified from earlier in the week. The benchmark S&P 500 was last down 1.3%, while the Nasdaq Composite traded 1.9% lower, and the blue-chip Dow slipped 0.1%. AI memory and chip stocks slid after South Korea's Kospi Index slumped about 10% from a record high, its biggest one-day drop in history, with top Nasdaq decliners including Micron Technology, Sandisk, Teradyne, and Applied Materials. The U.S. dollar extended gains, with the Dollar Index climbing to 101.33, its strongest level since May 13, 2025, as investors assessed the Federal Reserve's decision to keep rates unchanged. Treasury yields were slightly lower, with the 10-year yield down 3 basis points at 4.49% and the 2-year yield dropping 5 basis points to 4.19%.
Micron Technology IncMicron Technology was a top Nasdaq decliner as AI memory stocks tumbled following South Korea's market slump.
Sandisk CorpSandisk was a top Nasdaq decliner as AI memory stocks tumbled following South Korea's market slump.
Applied Materials IncAI memory and chip stocks slid after South Korea's Kospi Index slump, indicating weak demand for semiconductor equipment.
Teradyne IncTeradyne was a top Nasdaq decliner as chip stocks slid after South Korea's Kospi Index slump.