Акции NVIDIA обвалились: технологический сектор США в красной зоне

On Friday, January 20, American stock markets closed deeply in the red, reflecting general investor nervousness and growing concerns about the trajectory of economic growth. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) fell 1.76%, the Nasdaq Composite collapsed 2.39%, and the S&P 500 index lost 2.06%. Technology stocks were particularly hard hit, exerting significant downward pressure on overall market performance. Among the biggest losers were giants such as NVIDIA and Tesla, whose shares fell more than 4%. Apple and Amazon also demonstrated significant declines, losing more than 3% of their value. Google (Alphabet) and Meta (formerly Facebook) shares fell more than 2%, while Microsoft fell more than 1%. The only exception was chipmaker Arm, whose shares rose slightly.

The decline in NVIDIA shares, in particular, raises special concern, as the company is one of the key players in the graphics processing unit (GPU) and artificial intelligence (AI) markets. The fall in its stock price may indicate a slowdown in growth rates in these sectors, or a reassessment of the company's valuation following its recent rally.

Chinese shares traded on American exchanges (so-called "mid-caps") also predominantly declined. Bilibili shares fell more than 6%, NIO and XPeng more than 3%, Li Auto, Tencent Music, and Pinduoduo more than 2%. Alibaba, iQiyi, Weibo, and JD.com shares fell more than 1%. The only exception was Baidu, whose shares rose slightly.

The overall decline in the US stock market may be linked to several factors, including concerns about inflation, interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve System (Fed), as well as a slowdown in economic growth in China and other countries worldwide. Investors are also concerned about potential consequences of geopolitical tensions, particularly in relation to the situation surrounding Taiwan and Ukraine.

As for the impact on the artificial intelligence industry, the fall in NVIDIA shares may lead to a reassessment of valuations for other companies operating in this sector. Investors may become more cautious about investments in AI startups and projects requiring significant capital expenditure. At the same time, the decline in technology stock prices may provide an opportunity for long-term investors to acquire assets at more attractive prices.

In conclusion, the decline in the American stock market, particularly in the technology sector, is an important signal for investors and companies working in the field of artificial intelligence. It is necessary to carefully monitor further developments and consider possible risks when making investment decisions. The decline in NVIDIA and other technology giant shares may be a temporary phenomenon, but it may also indicate deeper problems in the economy and the technology industry.