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Stock Market Breaks Key Levels Amid AI Disruption Fears; Cisco, AppLovin, Arista, Vertiv In Focus: Weekly Review

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Major U.S. stock indices retreated in February 2026, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 dropping below their critical 50-day moving averages after early-week gains. Investor sentiment soured due to mounting concerns over AI-driven market disruptions, triggering sell-offs in tech-heavy sectors. Cisco, AppLovin, Arista Networks, and Vertiv faced heightened scrutiny as AI-related volatility exposed vulnerabilities in infrastructure and cloud-dependent stocks. The pullback marked a shift from January’s AI-fueled rally, signaling potential near-term instability as markets reassess AI’s economic impact. Analysts warn the 50-day line breach could indicate further downside if AI disruption fears persist without counterbalancing growth signals.
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