Stock market today: Nasdaq leads rough kickoff to September as Nvidia sell-off continues
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US stocks fell to kick off a tough month for markets, with Nvidia and chip stocks leading the tech sector down. Attention is on the economy and a crucial jobs report this week. Dow Jones dropped over 400 points, S&P 500 fell 1.4%, Nasdaq Composite down 2.4%. Investors wary after a volatile August, eyeing September uncertainties. Manufacturing activity slowed last month, with signs pointing to a possible economic contraction. Construction spending decreased more than expected in July, reflecting weakened demand in the housing market. Generative AI influencing the upcoming presidential election, raising concerns about disinformation.