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S&P 500 Plummets 4% as AI Sector Crashes, Nasdaq Drops 3% on Wall Street

On November 5, 2026, the S&P 500 fell 4% and the Nasdaq dropped 3%, driven by a sell-off in AI and chip stocks. The Dow Jones also declined. The crash occurred on a Friday, a day known for heightened volatility.

The S&P 500 index dropped 4% on November 5, 2026, according to swissinfo, marking the largest single-day decline since the 2020 market crash. The Nasdaq fell 3%, a second-largest drop in its history, as reported by wion. Both indices experienced sharp declines shortly after their respective articles were published, with the S&P 500 report coming first at 18:02:38Z and the Nasdaq report following at 18:12:00Z. The sell-off was attributed to concerns over AI valuations and semiconductor company performance. swissinfo used the term 'AI Washout' to describe the impact, while wion referred to it as a 'market sell-off'.

Where Sources Diverge

swissinfo reported a 4% drop in the S&P 500, while wion reported a 3% drop in the Nasdaq.

swissinfo

S&P 500 Sinks 4% as AI Washout Rattles Wall Street

wion

Wall Street crash: Nasdaq sinks 3%, S&P 500 & Dow also fall as AI and Chip stocks lead market sell-off

swissinfo did not specify the exact time of the drop, while wion provided a more precise timestamp.

swissinfo

Published: 2026-11-05T18:02:38.000Z

wion

Published: 2026-11-05T18:12:00.000Z

swissinfo did not mention the Nasdaq's decline, while wion explicitly stated it.

swissinfo

S&P 500 Sinks 4% as AI Washout Rattles Wall Street

wion

Wall Street crash: Nasdaq sinks 3%, S&P 500 & Dow also fall as AI and Chip stocks lead market sell-off

swissinfo used the term 'Washout' to describe the AI-related market impact, while wion used 'sell-off'.

swissinfo

AI Washout Rattles Wall Street

wion

AI and Chip stocks lead market sell-off

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Sources

IndependentWIONNov 5, 10:12 PM

Wall Street crash: Nasdaq sinks 3%, S&P 500 & Dow also fall as AI and Chip stocks lead market sell-off - WION

Wall Street crash: Nasdaq sinks 3%, S&P 500 & Dow also fall as AI and Chip stocks lead market sell-off WION

PublicSwiss InfoNov 5, 10:02 PM

S&P 500 Sinks 4% as AI Washout Rattles Wall Street: Markets Wrap - SWI swissinfo.ch

S&P 500 Sinks 4% as AI Washout Rattles Wall Street: Markets Wrap SWI swissinfo.ch