Why Nvidia, Broadcom and other AI stocks are falling sharply

Why Nvidia, Broadcom and other AI stocks are falling sharplyListen(4 min)Listen(4 min)Fears over debt financing for data-center buildouts have roiled the artificial-intelligence trade in recent weeks, with the selloff intensifying Wednesday on fresh concerns around Oracle.Chip maker Broadcom’s stock AVGO was down more than 5% late in the trading day, extending its five-session slide to more than 21% — its worst performance over such a stretch since the five-day run that ended March 28, 2020, according to Dow Jones Market Data.About the AuthorBritney Nguyen is a tech reporter covering Nvidia, chips and AI. You can find her on X at @britneycath.Copyright © 2025 MarketWatch, Inc. All rights reserved.