Stock Market Today With IBD Stocks Fall On AI Worries, Pare Losses. Oracle, SoFi, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals In Focus.
Oct 7, 2025
Market volatility is in focus as fears around AI stocks shake investor confidence. Oracle stands out with concerns about potential profitability in its AI chip sector. Meanwhile, SoFi shows promise with recent profitability and a solid technical setup. Alnylam Pharmaceuticals catches attention for its strong growth trajectory, while the small-cap sector shows resilience amidst selling. The broader market’s performance is scrutinized, highlighting the importance of monitoring biotech stocks in the current climate.
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Indexes Showing Short-Term Resilience
- Major indexes held above their 10-day lines despite a modest sell-off led by small caps and AI fears.
- That resilience suggests pullbacks so far remain contained and not broad market breakdowns.
AI Headlines Can Spark Concentrated Sell-Offs
- AI-related headlines can trigger quick, concentrated selling in high-priced and AI-exposed names.
- Ed Carson warned such headlines can cause sharp drawdowns even if concerns later prove unfounded.
Judge Declines By Volume And Close
- Heavy-volume declines can be constructive when a stock closes well off its intraday lows.
- Use volume and close behavior to judge whether selling represents distribution or a healthy shakeout.