US stocks drop sharply as investors hunt for losers that will be hurt by AI

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Feb. 12, 2026, 6 p.m.
Last Updated Feb. 12, 2026, 6 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/12/us-stock-market-thursday-close/

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NEW YORK — U.S. stocks fell sharply Thursday as the market punished companies seen as potential losers from artificial-intelligence technology. The S&P 500 sank 1.6% for its second-worst day since Thanksgiving, though it’s still near its all-time high set late last month. The Dow Jones Industrial A...