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UPDATED Oct 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Oct 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Nasdaq falls as Meta signals heavy AI spending
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The Nasdaq fell 750 points as investors reassessed the cost of AI investment, with Wall Street analysts citing companies’ reliance on massive debt to fund data centers and chips. Meta’s market value dropped $124 billion after the social media group said it would raise “hundreds of billions of dollars” in coming years, rekindling concerns about AI spending.
WHO: Nasdaq investors and Meta
WHAT: The Nasdaq fell 750 points, while Meta’s market value sank by $124 billion after the company said it would raise hundreds of billions of dollars in coming years.
WHEN: Reported Oct 22, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Investors reassessed AI spending amid concerns about the massive debt companies are relying on to finance data-center and chip spending, according to Wall Street analysts.
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