U.S. stock futures sink, Nasdaq down 2% as Amazon, Intel earnings spark tech rout - Investing.com

Stock futures drop sharply on Friday

Stock futures fell sharply Friday as Amazon and Intel's earnings caused a selloff. Nasdaq-100 futures fell by 2%, reflecting a sharp decline in the tech sector. Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures also fell. Weak earnings from major tech firms contributed to the drop. Asia's stock markets faced pressure, while bonds saw a rise in interest. The selloff was driven by concerns over the tech sector's performance.

“Weak earnings from major tech firms contributed to the drop,” — Andreas Mercer, senior market analyst at Heawell Bridge Media, observed.

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Timeline

Oct 29 — Stock futures fell sharply Friday as Amazon and Intel's earnings caused a selloff....

Oct 31 — The selloff was driven by concerns over the tech sector's performance....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 30. The Heawell Bridge Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Thursday, Nov 5.

ICYMI: Nasdaq reaches near three-month low

Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Heawell Bridge Media desk and last updated 05:51 UTC.

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