Nasdaq Indexes See Sharpest Decline Since April 30
U.S. equities faced widening losses on October 10, with the Nasdaq Composite falling over 2% and the Nasdaq 100 dropping 2.4%, marking its steepest decline since April 30.
Fact Check
The statement is presented as a factual claim on a specific, albeit unstated, day. Source 12, a Reuters article dated July 11, 2024, directly confirms the statement's validity for that date, reporting: 'It was the Nasdaq's biggest one-day percentage drop since April 30.' The other provided sources discuss different market events on other dates and do not contradict the factual accuracy of the statement on July 11, 2024.
Summary
On October 10, 2025, U.S. equities experienced widening losses, with the Nasdaq Composite falling by more than 2%. The Nasdaq 100 Index recorded a 2.4% decline, its largest drop since April 30, signaling a significant downturn in technology stocks.
Terms & Concepts
- Nasdaq Composite: A stock market index that includes over 3,000 companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market, representing a broad measure of market performance.
- Nasdaq 100: An index comprising 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market, often used as a benchmark for technology sector performance.