US stocks retreat as Nvidia and AI sector lose momentum; S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall despite strength in select large caps; check top gainers and losers

The US stock market slid on Monday, November 17 as Nvidia and other AI driven giants extended their recent pullback, weighing heavily on major indexes. The S&P 500 fell 0.9%, retreating further from the record it set late last month, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 557 points, or 1.2%. The Nasdaq composite also declined 0.8%. Nvidia was once again the market’s biggest drag, slipping 1.8%, alongside sharp losses for other AI beneficiaries such as Super Micro Computer, which tumbled 6.4%.

High-momentum sectors weakened as well, with Bitcoin dropping below $92,000, down from nearly $125,000 last month, pulling Coinbase Global down 7.1% and Robinhood Markets down 5.3%. Despite the downturn, Nvidia remains up 39% for the year after doubling in price in four of the past five years.

Top gainers and losers on NASDAQ

Within the NASDAQ 100, the biggest gainers on November 17, 2025 were led by Alphabet-A (GOOGL), which climbed 3.11% to close at 285.02. Alphab Rg-C-NV (GOOG) matched that performance with a 3.11% rise, ending the day at 285.60. American Electric Power Co. (AEP) also made notable gains, advancing 2.00% to 123.72, while Regeneron Pharma (REGN) was up 1.56%, finishing at 704.31.


In contrast, the biggest losers on the NASDAQ 100 were led by Netflix (NFLX), which plunged -90.08% to 110.29 on the same day. Booking Hldg (BKNG) followed with a -4.83% decline to 4,804.01. Qualcomm (QCOM) also appeared in the losers’ category with a -4.16% drop to 166.75.

FAQs on US stock market

Why did US stocks fall on November 17, 2025?

U.S. stocks fell on November 17, 2025, primarily due to a pullback in Nvidia and other AI-driven stocks. Nvidia slipped 1.8%, while Super Micro Computer dropped 6.4%, dragging major indexes lower. The S&P 500 fell 0.9%, the Dow dropped 557 points, and the Nasdaq declined 0.8%.

Which large-cap stocks gained despite the broader market decline?

Despite the market downturn, select large-cap NASDAQ 100 stocks posted gains. Alphabet-A (GOOGL) and Alphabet-C (GOOG) both rose 3.11%, American Electric Power (AEP) gained 2.00%, and Regeneron Pharma (REGN) advanced 1.56% on November 17, 2025.

Who were the top gainers and losers in the NASDAQ 100 on November 17, 2025?

Top gainers included GOOGL (+3.11%), GOOG (+3.11%), AEP (+2.00%), and REGN (+1.56%). The biggest losers were Netflix (NFLX) at -90.08%, Booking Holdings (BKNG) at -4.83%, and Qualcomm (QCOM) at -4.16%.