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Market Status: Closed
Date and Time: 04:52:59 PM EST, December 12, 2025
| Metrics | 5-Day Change | Change Since January 1 | |
| 6,827.41 PTS | -1.07% | -0.63% | +16.08% |
Published on December 12, 2025, at 05:01 PM EST
Technology Sector Struggles Amid Broadcom and Oracle-Driven Volatility
The equity markets experienced a tumultuous week, characterized by significant fluctuations predominantly in the technology sector. This turmoil can be attributed to a sell-off led by tech giants Broadcom and Oracle.
- December 12: S&P 500 experiences a weekly decline, heavily influenced by the communication services and technology sectors.
- December 12: Both the S&P 500 and Dow indexes see a downturn from record highs as investor sentiment wanes due to a Broadcom-induced sell-off.
- December 12: Concerns over Broadcom’s guidance on gross margins exacerbate the market’s instability.
- December 12: Pre-market futures for U.S. equity indices exhibited mixed performance with lingering doubts following Oracle’s earnings reports.
- December 11: After Oracle’s earnings announcement, investor sentiment soured, leading to mixed results in the equity indices.
This technological backlash, primarily driven by a lower gross margin forecast from Broadcom, has significantly impacted market dynamics, influencing both daily trading volumes and overall equity performance.
Source link: Marketscreener.com.
