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benzinga.comAUG 312 min read$MRVL

Nasdaq Falls Over 100 Points Following Warsh’s Remarks: Investor Sentiment Weakens, Fear & Greed Index Mo

U.S. stocks fell on Friday, with the Nasdaq down over 100 points after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's remarks on inflation. The S&P 500 and Dow gained 0.5% and 0.9% respectively last week. Marvell Technology (MRVL) dropped 10% despite earnings beat, while Workday (WDAY) rose 6%. Consumer sentiment and payroll data were mixed. The CNN Fear & Greed Index moved to 'Neutral'.

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Published Aug 31, 2026, 6:50 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$MRVLBearishLow
01

Why it matters

Market sentiment turned more fearful, pressuring tech stocks while some earnings beaters outperformed.

02

Market read

Macro‑level sentiment shift impacts broad market, with selective upside for strong earnings performers.

03

What to watch

Fed Chair's remarks may be a temporary sentiment driver; fundamentals remain strong for beaters.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 6/10Timing: pre‑market today

Background

Nasdaq dropped >100 points after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh warned inflation remains high; overall sentiment turned neutral.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$MRVLBearishMedium confidence
Context

Marvell Technology slid over 10% despite a double‑beat earnings report.

Expected impact

Potential further downside if broader tech sell‑off continues.

Evidence & confidence

Earnings beat did not prevent a sharp decline, indicating market concerns beyond results.

$WDAYBullishMedium confidence
Context

Workday rose about 6% after reporting fiscal Q2 non‑GAAP EPS of $2.75 versus $2.61 consensus.

Expected impact

Likely continued upside on momentum, barring broader market pressure.

Evidence & confidence

Beat and upbeat guidance support bullish sentiment despite overall market weakness.

Market effects

Sector

Technology sector faces pressure as Nasdaq falls over 100 points.

Regional

U.S. equity markets dip following Fed Chair's speech.

Global

Broad sentiment shift may affect global risk assets.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Despite the market sell‑off, earnings beats could signal buying opportunities in resilient names.

Key entities

  • Fed Chair
    Kevin Warsh

    Delivered Jackson Hole speech warning on inflation.

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