The Journal. · Friday, October 30, 2026
Alphabet experienced its worst day ever on the stock market, losing $500 billion in value following a broad tech stock sell-off. Disappointing earnings from companies like Amazon and Intel also contributed to growing questions over massive AI spending.
“Over the past couple days, there's been a big sell-off in tech stocks. Disappointing earnings from Intel and Amazon have raised questions about tech companies' massive spending on AI.”
“And yesterday, Alphabet, Google's parent company, lost $500 billion in value. It's worst day ever in the stock market.”