Marketplace · October 30, 2026 · 0h 25m

Spooked investors sink Big Tech stocks

Marketplace examines the Big Tech stock sell-off after subpar earnings from Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and Intel, with questions about whether this signals an AI bubble burst. The show also covers how companies decide between offering buyouts and traditional layoffs, one woman's experience returning to school in her 40s, and the availability of affordable electric vehicles in Mexico City, outside the US.

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Big Tech stocks tumble after earnings disappoint, raising AI bubble fears

Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and Intel saw major stock drops following less-than-stellar earnings reports, with cracks appearing beyond AI investments.

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The calculus behind buyouts versus layoffs

Companies facing cost pressures weigh the trade-offs of offering voluntary buyout packages versus conducting traditional layoffs.

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