AI stocks split on Wall Street: Nvidia rises as Microsoft slides on disruption fears
Microsoft fell 2.6% and Palantir dropped 4.1% midday Wednesday, while Nvidia gained 1.5% and the semiconductor ETF SMH rose 2.2%. Alphabet slipped 2%. Investors shifted away from software-heavy AI stocks and into chipmakers ahead of U.S. inflation data and major tech earnings. Freshworks shares tumbled over 6% after a weak profit forecast.
