Wall Street Plunge Threatens Anthropic Mega-IPO Amid AI Sector Sell-off

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Wall Street indices plunged as a liquidation wave in the AI sector threatens the success of Anthropic's mega-IPO. According to investing.com, the market decline complicates the firm's path to public markets following the recent disclosure of massive off-balance sheet obligations.

The sell-off reflects a significant shift in sentiment regarding AI valuations, impacting major indices on November 5, 2026. This volatility occurred alongside economic data showing initial jobless claims fell to 189,000 on November 5, 2026, coming in below the forecasted 196,000.