Why Stocks Are Down Today (Nov. 6, 2025): Tech Sell‑Off, Shutdown Data Void, and Tariff Uncertainty Hit Wall Street
The S&P 500 fell 1.3% and Nasdaq dropped nearly 2% midday Thursday, led by losses in megacap tech and chip stocks after Qualcomm warned of market share risks. The ongoing U.S. government shutdown, now over 35 days, has halted key economic data releases, increasing market volatility. DoorDash tumbled 15% on a profit miss, while Datadog rose on strong forecasts. Treasury yields slipped as growth concerns mounted.