Nasdaq Composite Falls 2.1% as Growth Stocks Face Pressure

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Nasdaq Composite Falls 2.1% as Growth Stocks Face Pressure

The Nasdaq-100 dropped 2% in Wednesday trading after the morning’s consumer price index release.

By Enna Lee

Published Oct 14, 2026, 2:29 PM EDT

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The Nasdaq Composite fell 2.1% Wednesday as growth stocks faced renewed pressure after the morning’s consumer price index release. The Nasdaq-100 dropped 2% during the session.

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