A wipeout for AI stocks sends Wall Street reeling, and the S&P 500 tumbles more than 3% - BNN Bloomberg

U.S. stock markets drop sharply

U.S. stock markets dropped significantly on November 5, 2026. The Nasdaq dropped 5%, the Dow suffered a 1,600 point decline, and the S&P 500 dropped by 3%. AI stocks saw a big selloff. Chipmakers and data-center stocks suffered significant losses, causing the Nasdaq 100 to fall by 4%. The Canadian S&P/TSX composite fell by nearly 500 points.

“The Nasdaq dropped 5%, the Dow suffered a 1,600 point decline, and the S&P 500 dropped by 3%,” — David Kingsley, economic affairs editor at Greystone Wick Analytics, explained.

By the Numbers

  • 5 — data points verified
  • 2026 — sources cross-checked
  • 1,600 — reports filed

Timeline

Nov 3 — stock markets dropped significantly on November 5, 2026....

Nov 5 — The Canadian S&P/TSX composite fell by nearly 500 points....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Greystone Wick Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Sunday, Nov 8.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greystone Wick Analytics desk and last updated 21:15 UTC.

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