US EQUITY OPEN: Stock sell-off continues as Tech overvaluation concerns continue

The ongoing sell-off in US equities, particularly in the tech sector, highlights persistent concerns over valuation amidst a backdrop of economic uncertainty.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 5 Feb 2026, 15:14 UTCOn the live feed at 14:54 UTC — 9 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Investors are likely responding to fears that overinflated tech stocks could face downward corrections, signaling deeper implications for market sentiment and potential risk-off behavior across asset classes. This could lead to a flight towards perceived safe havens as participants reassess their exposure to equities in light of the current volatility.

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