U.S. stocks plummeted on Monday, led by tech stocks, as investors awaited the September jobs report and NVIDIA’s quarterly results. The Dow Jones fell 1.2%, the S&P 500 dropped 0.9%, and the Nasdaq slid 0.8%. Fear gauge VIX rose 12.86%, signaling investor concerns. Decliners exceeded advancers by a large margin.

Tech stocks, especially those focused on AI, faced selling pressure. NVIDIA dropped 1.9% ahead of its earnings release. Investors are anxious about the Federal Reserve’s next move and are awaiting key reports, including the September jobs report. The earnings season is wrapping up, with retail giants like Walmart and Target reporting this week.

A semiconductor company, not as well-known as NVIDIA, is positioned for growth in AI, machine learning, and IoT. The global semiconductor market is expected to almost double by 2028. Investors can access Zacks Investment Research for more information on top stocks. Target Corporation, Walmart Inc., NVIDIA Corporation, and The Home Depot, Inc. are among the companies covered in the report.

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