Wall Street's summer calm was broken by a wave of selling in technology giants. Indicators are down, highlighting the U.S. market's close dependence on corporate giants.

The Nasdaq 100 fell 1.4% - its second-worst drop since April's tariff shock led by a plunge in Nvidia Corporation. That pressure overshadowed gains in more than 350 stocks in the S&P 500, exposing the fragility of an index propped up by mega-caps. Home Depot Inc's results boosted big retailers, while Intel Corporation jumped as the U.S. is finalizing details of a deal for the U.S. to take a 10% stake in the chipmaker.

Treasuries: The Jackson Hole speech on Friday, with traders reinforcing their bets on a September cut. Ten-year yields fell three basis points to 4.30%.

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