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U.S. stocks drift as investors try to separate AI winners from losers

  • On Thursday, U.S. stocks are dropping as the market splits between perceived losers and winners from the rush into artificial-intelligence technology.
  • Investors are re-pricing firms over perceived AI exposure, while analysts warn the AI rush could drive up computer memory prices companies must pay.
  • AppLovin plunged 18.1% despite stronger quarterly profit, Cisco Systems dropped 11.1% despite topping forecasts, and Equinix jumped 11.8% on optimistic 2026 outlooks.
  • The S&P 500 fell 1%, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 494 points and the Nasdaq composite 1.5% lower as of 11:45 a.m. Eastern, while the 10-year Treasury yield slipped to 4.14% late Wednesday.
  • Policymakers will watch Friday's inflation report, expected to show inflation eased to 2.5 from 2.7, after a strong Wednesday jobs report.
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US stocks drop sharply as investors hunt for losers that will be hurt by AI

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks fell sharply Thursday as the market punished companies seen as potential losers from artificial-intelligence technology.

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How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 2/12/2026

U.S. stocks fell sharply as the market punished companies seen as potential losers from artificial-intelligence technology.

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US stocks closed lower on Thursday amid a growing market divide between companies considered winners and losers in the artificial intelligence (AI) race.

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WPLG broke the news in Miami, United States on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
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