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US Markets Slide as Tech Shares Fall on OpenAI Revenue Details and Rising Treasury Yields

Reported by Deepak Mishra (Copy Editor) Β· Economic Times - Markets Β·

Verified β€” Confirmed by a second source: CNBC - Top News

Confirmed by a second source: CNBC - Top News

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BusinessUS Markets Slide as Tech Shares Fall on OpenAI Revenue Details and Rising Treasury Yields

US stock markets dropped as major technology shares fell following new details about OpenAI's revenue and as the yield on the 10-year Treasury rose.

Market Pressures

According to CNBC, shares of Nvidia fell 3 percent, Oracle dropped 6 percent, and CoreWeave slipped 8 percent during trading. Other technology firms also saw declines, including Advanced Micro Devices and Broadcom falling 5 percent each, while Intel and Super Micro Computer each dropped 6 percent. Rising oil prices, energy supply fears, and potential interest rate increases from the Federal Reserve also added pressure to the markets.

OpenAI Financials

OpenAI told investors that it reached roughly $50 billion in annualized revenue at the end of September. This figure is lower than a previously reported $68 billion estimate, which a source said included gross revenue from partners. OpenAI also reported 77 percent total run rate growth in the third quarter and 107 percent growth for its enterprise business.

Context

Stock markets often react quickly to changes in interest rates, energy costs, and the financial performance of leading technology companies. Investors closely track these factors to assess the overall health of the economy and corporate earnings.

ExplainerWhy this matters

What Happened

US equity indexes fell due to a combination of rising Treasury yields, energy supply concerns, and downward pressure on major technology stocks following lower-than-expected revenue figures from OpenAI.

Why It Matters

Technology giants and artificial intelligence companies drive a massive share of recent market gains. When key players like OpenAI report revenue figures that fall short of earlier expectations, it sparks broader doubt among investors about whether high valuations across the artificial intelligence sector are fully justified.

What Happens Next

Investors will monitor upcoming corporate earnings reports, Federal Reserve interest rate decisions, and further updates on planned public stock offerings from major artificial intelligence firms like OpenAI and Anthropic.

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