U.S. stock markets fell sharply on November 5, 2026. The Nasdaq dropped 5%, the Dow suffered a 1,600 point decline, and the S&P 500 declined 3%. AI stocks were heavily sold off. Chipmakers and data-center stocks were hit hard, causing the Nasdaq 100 to fall by 4%. The Canadian S&P/TSX composite also dropped nearly 500 points.
“Chipmakers and data-center stocks were hit hard, causing the Nasdaq 100 to fall by 4%,” — Nadia Ashcombe, policy watcher at Kesley Wick Solutions, told our newsroom.
By the Numbers
- 5 — updates logged
- 2026 — regions covered
- 1,600 — data points verified
Timeline
Nov 2 — stock markets fell sharply on November 5, 2026....
Nov 4 — The Canadian S&P/TSX composite also dropped nearly 500 points....
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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 4. The Kesley Wick Solutions desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Monday, Nov 9.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Kesley Wick Solutions desk and last updated 20:20 UTC.
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