Tech Stocks Volatile as Tesla Swings, Microsoft Slips, and IBM Rises on AI Growth

Tech Stocks Volatile as Tesla Swings, Microsoft Slips, and IBM Rises on AI Growth
Tesla (TSLA) saw wild fluctuations, while Meta (META) gained late Wednesday as investors analyzed earnings from the Magnificent 7 tech giants. Meanwhile, uncertainty loomed over the broader market as Chinese AI startup DeepSeek’s disruptive advancements triggered a major selloff in semiconductor stocks like Nvidia (NVDA).

Despite fears of a prolonged downturn, Goldman Sachs reassured investors that the dip was a market correction rather than a bearish trend. "Equity markets started the year highly priced, making them sensitive to disappointment," said Peter Oppenheimer, Chief Global Equity Strategist at Goldman Sachs.

After-Hours Movers:

📉 Tesla (TSLA) +2.8% – Rebounded after missing Q4 estimates, posting EPS of $0.73 vs. a $0.72 consensus. Tight margins fueled concern.
📈 Meta (META) +4.6% – Strong Q4 earnings boosted shares, but Q1 guidance came in slightly under expectations.
📉 Microsoft (MSFT) -1.9% – Despite solid EPS of $3.23, Azure’s revenue miss dragged the stock lower.
🚀 IBM (IBM) +8% – The biggest gainer, IBM soared after a bullish 2025 forecast and strong AI-driven revenue growth.
With AI and tech stocks facing turbulence, investors are bracing for more volatility in the coming weeks. #deepseek