Software selloff deepens — $DDOG -6.5%, $PLTR -5.8%, $SNOW -4.4%
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Software selloff: $DDOG -6.5%, $PLTR -5.8%, $SNOW -4.4%
AI-era software names took a hit as profit-taking swept the sector. $DDOG led the decline at -6.5%, followed by $PLTR -5.8% and $SNOW -4.4%. The selloff comes ahead of Snowflake's earnings report, adding to the uncertainty.
Bank of America's $104 price target on $AFRM sparked a 6% surge, with the rally broadening to $PAYP (+4.9%) and $STNE (+7.4%). The $FINX ETF gained 2.1%, leading all sectors as buy-now-pay-later momentum returned.
Broadcom beat earnings but issued a disappointing revenue forecast, sending shares down 5%. The semiconductor sector felt the weight, with $SMH barely rising 0.96% as the broader tape stayed mixed.
The 10-year Treasury yield touched 4.80%, its highest since January 2025. New York Fed President John Williams called it a sign of a strong economy, but markets remain wary of rising borrowing costs and the pressure on growth stocks.
Software selloff aftershocks, Watch $SMH, $QQQ, $IGV for early rebound or continued pressure. Failure to bounce could signal deeper rotation out of AI software names
10-year yield at 4.80% threshold, Whether 10-year yield holds above 4.80% or retreats. Stable yields could help tech rebound; further rise adds pressure
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