Nasdaq Composite Drops 2.2% as 77 Stocks Decline Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 20 2026
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Source: seekingalpha
- Shift in Market Sentiment: The Nasdaq Composite's 2.2% decline on Tuesday highlights a clear shift as investors reduce exposure to U.S. equities amid renewed geopolitical uncertainty related to U.S.–Greenland developments, indicating a risk-off posture.
- Widespread Tech Stock Declines: Within the Nasdaq-100, 77 constituents fell while only 23 rose, underscoring heightened volatility gripping technology and growth-oriented stocks as investor caution continues to dictate market behavior.
- Notable Stock Performances: Major declines included Strategy (MSTR) down 7.5% and Shopify (SHOP) down 7.1%, reflecting weakened confidence in tech stocks that could influence future investment decisions.
- Volatility Surge: The VIX index surged above 20, indicating a significant increase in market volatility, prompting investors to remain vigilant about potential market turmoil and its impact on their portfolios.
Analyst Views on ADSK
Wall Street analysts forecast ADSK stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ADSK is 373.71 USD with a low forecast of 330.00 USD and a high forecast of 400.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
23 Analyst Rating
19 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 268.090
Low
330.00
Averages
373.71
High
400.00
Current: 268.090
Low
330.00
Averages
373.71
High
400.00
About ADSK
Autodesk, Inc. is engaged in three-dimensional (3D) design, engineering and entertainment technology solutions, spanning architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, media and entertainment. Its architecture, engineering, construction and operations products improve the way building, infrastructure, and industrial projects are designed, built, and operated. Its product development and manufacturing software provides manufacturers in the automotive, transportation, industrial machinery, consumer products, and building product industries with comprehensive digital design, engineering, manufacturing, and production solutions. Its product offerings include AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk Build, BIM Collaborate Pro, Revit, Tandem, AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Inventor, Vault, Maya, and 3ds Max. AutoCAD Civil 3D solution offers a surveying, design, analysis, and documentation solution for civil engineering, including land development, transportation, and environmental projects.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
