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Meta Platforms shares fell in premarket trading after the company's Q2 report included a forecast that missed Wall Street expectations. The weaker outlook has left investors worried about advertising growth and spending plans, and retail traders have turned more bearish on the stock, with sentiment shifting negative ahead of the market open.

Nvidia and the broader semiconductor sector extended a sell-off, but several analysts argued that fears tied to OpenAI-related deal concerns are exaggerated. They maintain that the chip industry's AI-driven growth story remains intact despite the market pressure. Investors are watching whether the rout deepens or sentiment stabilizes as more commentary and company guidance emerge.

U.S. stock markets fell as Treasury yields climbed sharply, pressuring equity valuations. The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all declined as investors reacted to rising borrowing costs in the bond market. Rising yields often weigh on stocks, particularly technology and growth shares, and the move has sharpened concerns about interest rates staying higher for longer.

Real estate shares are falling as bond yields climb, raising borrowing costs and making property stocks less attractive to investors. At the same time, money is rotating out of the sector and into technology shares, which investors see as offering better growth prospects. The shift is weighing on real estate valuations across global markets.