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Market Turmoil: DeepSeek's Rise and the Targeted Correction

The sudden rise of DeepSeek in the AI landscape has sent ripples through the market, affecting a wide range of companies. Key examples include:

- Hardware Suppliers: Nvidia and Broadcom dropped 17%, Dell Technologies fell 8.4%, and ASML decreased by 7%.
- Data Center Equipment: Vertiv plunged 30%, and Schneider Electric dipped 10%.
- Energy Production Equipment: GE Vernova fell 21%, Siemens Energy 20%, and Prysmian 9%.
- Energy Providers: Vistra dropped 28%, and Constellation Energy 21%.

Notably, Nvidia's market cap shrank by $589 billion in a single day, surpassing its previous record drop.

Investors, anticipating a correction, saw a shift from AI euphoria to caution. DeepSeek's achievements with fewer resources suggest reduced investment in AI-related sectors. Despite dramatic downturns, the impact was mainly on overvalued companies like Vistra and Vertiv. This wasn't a market-wide meltdown but a targeted correction.

Analysts debate whether this is a "DeepSeek evolution" or "revolution." Developing high-performance models at lower costs doesn't end AI investment but highlights risks in financial thinking. The situation remains uncertain, with one market excess replacing another.

The Nasdaq 100 fell 3%, while the Dow Jones rose 0.65%, showing resilience in classic stocks like Johnson & Johnson and Coca-Cola. Apple also rose 3%, benefiting from a cautious AI investment approach. Meta Platform rose 2% despite challenges from DeepSeek, highlighting market unpredictability.

China's technological breakthrough comes amid economic struggles and tariff threats. The global market watches US economic indicators and quarterly earnings reports. Key companies reporting include RTX Corporation, Boeing, and General Motors. Asian markets saw mixed results, with Japan down 1.3%, India up 0.8%, and Australia slightly down. South Korean and Taiwanese markets are closed, while Hong Kong ended near flatline. Shanghai remains closed until February 5. European futures show modest gains.
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