U.S. stocks plunge, wiping out over $300 billion in hours after weak consumer sentiment data

On August 14, 2026, U.S. stocks fell sharply, with over $300 billion in market value erased within hours after consumer sentiment came in below expectations. The Nasdaq fell around 0.5% and the S&P 500 slipped as investors dumped technology and semiconductor shares.

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