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| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.15 | +0.01 | -0.23 | -0.47 | -0.55 | -0.20 | -0.20 | -0.10 | -0.68 | -0.40 | -0.73 | -0.79 |
Tech sentiment is sharply negative this month, driven primarily by the Nasdaq's 39% plunge — its worst annual performance on record — which reflects deep investor pessimism. The broad sell-off underscores a sector-wide loss of confidence, with no offsetting positive developments to counter the erosion in market value.
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The Nasdaq Composite hit a record high of 5,132.52 on March 10, 2000, fueled by speculative investment in internet startups during the dotcom boom. Driven by irrational exuberance and unsustainable burn rates, the bubble's collapse led to a market crash, wiping out numerous companies while sparing long-term survivors like Amazon and Google. The index took over 15 years to recover its peak, reshaping tech investment and market valuation practices.
A hot CPI print triggered margin-call liquidation that took the Nasdaq down almost 10% in a session and 25% for the week, the worst in its history. The crash confirmed the dot-com bubble had burst.
A U.S. federal judge ruled that Microsoft illegally maintained its Windows monopoly by restricting competition, particularly through bundling Internet Explorer and imposing restrictive contracts. The decision, a win for the Justice Department and 19 states, triggered a 15% stock plunge, wiping $79 billion in market value and signaling potential structural penalties. The ruling could influence ongoing private lawsuits and future regulatory actions against dominant tech firms.
The NASDAQ Composite Index dropped nearly 40% in 2000, marking its worst annual performance amid a tech stock collapse driven by inflation fears and unsustainable dot-com valuations. Major tech firms like Dell and Yahoo! lost significant value, ending a decade-long bull market as all major indexes posted losses. The downturn signals a shift to more modest return expectations, with experts citing the end of the dot-com and IPO boom.