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Tech Stocks Struggle in 2026 Amid AI Fears and Weak Start

Tech Stocks Struggle in 2026 Amid AI Fears and Weak Start

Post by : Bianca Haleem

The technology sector has stumbled in 2026, facing pressure from fears over artificial intelligence (AI) disruption, while other market sectors have gained. Experts say tech remains crucial for broader market growth.

The S&P 500 technology sector is down 3.5% so far this year, marking its worst start since 2022. Within tech, software companies have been hardest hit, dropping 23% in 2026. Big software names like Intuit and Salesforce have lost 46% and 30% respectively, as investors worry about AI’s impact on their businesses.

In contrast, semiconductor and hardware stocks are performing better, up 7% and 4% respectively. Nvidia, the world’s largest company by market cap and an AI bellwether, could influence the sector with its quarterly results due Wednesday. Analysts say Nvidia is key to the performance of the “Magnificent Seven” megacap stocks, which include Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Tesla, and Meta.

Other Magnificent Seven stocks have struggled. Microsoft is down nearly 20%, Amazon about 10%, while Nvidia has risen just over 3% this year. Concerns over high spending on AI infrastructure have weighed on Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta shares.

Despite tech’s challenges, other sectors like materials, energy, industrials, and consumer staples have seen gains of 10–20%, helping the S&P 500 remain stable since tech peaked last October. Still, with tech accounting for 33% of the S&P 500, the sector’s recovery is key for the market to make significant gains.

Ken Polcari, partner and chief market strategist at Slatestone Wealth, said, “AI will continue to disrupt the world but it’s not the end. Every industrial revolution brings anxiety, but new opportunities emerge on the other side.”

Feb. 25, 2026 4:41 p.m. 431
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