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Dow Jones Futures Fall As AI Fears Grip Market, CPI Inflation Due; Arista, Applied Materials Jump On Earnings

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Dow Jones futures declined sharply ahead of the February 2026 CPI inflation report, amplifying market volatility as investors await critical economic data that could influence Federal Reserve policy decisions. AI-driven disruption fears expanded beyond tech, pressuring multiple sectors as companies grapple with rapid automation risks and workforce displacement concerns amid accelerating artificial intelligence adoption. Arista Networks surged 8% after exceeding Q4 earnings forecasts, citing strong demand for AI data center networking solutions, underscoring how infrastructure providers benefit from the AI boom despite broader market unease. Applied Materials jumped 6% post-earnings, with semiconductor equipment orders rising 12% YoY as chipmakers ramp up production to meet AI hardware demands, highlighting the supply chain’s pivotal role in tech growth. The market’s mixed performance—with select AI-enablers gaining while broader indices faltered—signals a divergence between companies directly powering AI advancements and those vulnerable to its disruptive economic effects.

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