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Tech Stocks Plunge: $613 Billion Lost in 2026

2/18/2026

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  • In 2026, the world's leading technology stocks declined, with Microsoft Corporation down 17% and about $613 billion lost.
  • Amazon.com, Inc. fell 13.85% in 2026, erasing roughly $343 billion in market value.
  • NVIDIA Corporation, Apple Inc., and Alphabet Inc. also declined in 2026.
  • The shift reflects investor preference from long-term AI potential to immediate earnings.
  • Meanwhile, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and Walmart Inc. gained market value.