Software Stocks Lose $200 Billion as AI Disruption Fears Trigger Massive Sell-off

The software sector faced a significant downturn on Monday, with over $200 billion in market capitalization wiped out in a single trading session. Investor anxiety is mounting over the potential for generative AI to disrupt or commoditize traditional software business models. Major industry players, including Salesforce (CRM) and Adobe (ADBE), saw substantial declines as selling pressure intensified across the board. This massive sell-off reflects a structural shift in sentiment, as the market re-evaluates the long-term growth prospects of established software firms. The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) and the Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) both felt the impact of this sector-wide re-rating. Analysts suggest that the rapid advancement of AI technologies is forcing a fundamental reassessment of the competitive landscape within the tech industry.