Is a Stock-Pocalypse Coming This Week? Analysts Share Their Boldest Calls

Wall Street enters a high-stakes week after Friday's sharp selloff, with the Nasdaq dropping 2.86%—its worst day since early June—and the S&P 500 falling 1.82%. Analysts warn that upcoming midterm elections, growing concerns over AI spending, and a heavy slate of key earnings reports could trigger even larger swings in the days ahead. The combination of political uncertainty and questions about whether massive AI infrastructure investments will pay off has fueled what some commentators are calling "stock-pocalypse" fears. Traders will be watching midterm results, AI-related earnings guidance from major tech names, and whether the major indices can hold recent support levels for signs of where markets head next.