Amazon and Intel earnings miss spark tech sell‑off and Nasdaq‑100 $1 trillion loss risk

Amazon reported third‑quarter revenue below estimates and disclosed $77.3 bn of AI‑related capital outflows, sending its shares down roughly 6‑8% in pre‑market trading. Intel posted earnings above analysts’ expectations but issued a weak fourth‑quarter outlook and warned of cash outflows, causing its stock to tumble 25‑30%. The disappointing results amplified concerns that heavy AI spending is not translating into sustainable growth, pushing Nasdaq‑100 futures sharply lower and threatening a $1 trillion market‑cap hit.

The sell‑off drags the Nasdaq‑100 lower, raising the risk of a $1 trillion erosion in market value for the index. Investors in tech‑heavy portfolios may see significant short‑term losses and may need to reassess exposure to AI‑spending firms.

  • 1Amazon shares fell 7.3% in pre‑market trading after the earnings release.
  • 2Intel shares plunged more than 25% in pre‑market trading after issuing weak guidance.
  • 3Amazon disclosed AI‑related capital spending of $77.3 bn for the quarter.
  • 4Intel warned of cash outflows and a weaker PC market in its guidance.
  • 5Nasdaq‑100 futures fell 758 points after the earnings news.
  • 6Chevron and Exxon Mobil shares rose after reporting sharply increased third‑quarter profits.
  • Intel decline reported as >25%, 29%, and 30% on the same basis.

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