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AI and Chip Stocks Drag Down US Markets on Shutdown Eve

13 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Nasdaq 100 down, Dow Jones and S&P 500 up
CoreWeave and Nvidia shares plunge
US government shutdown nearing end

AI and Chip Stocks Drag Down US Markets on Shutdown Eve

On November 13, 2025, US stock indexes are presenting a mixed picture. The Nasdaq 100 Index has declined by 0.19%, while the Dow Jones Industrials and the S&P 500 have risen by 1.01% and 0.22%, respectively.

The weakness in the market is primarily driven by the performance of AI-infrastructure stocks and semiconductor makers. CoreWeave, a leading AI company, has plunged more than 15% after announcing a delay in its data center project, which is expected to negatively impact its Q4 earnings. Additionally, Nvidia, a prominent chipmaker, has seen its shares drop by over 2% following the news that SoftBank Group has sold its entire stake in the company for $5.83 billion.