# Nasdaq Falls 5% as Investors Pull Back from AI Stocks After Election

The Nasdaq dropped 5% as investors sold off AI-related shares following the election. The retreat signals growing caution about high tech valuations and the market’s reliance on AI enthusiasm. A broad decline could affect investor portfolios and tech funding.

**Importance:** 4/5

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### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-11-05-2026) — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:00:01 +0000