In a sudden reversal of fortunes, Super Micro Computer Inc. ( SMCI ) witnessed a significant plunge in its shares, tumbling by 18% on Friday. This downturn comes amidst a broader shift in investor sentiment, as they reevaluate their positions in one of the market's most sizzling stocks, particularly in anticipation of the company's forthcoming earnings report later this month. Tech Giants Feel the Heat as Investors Retreat from AI Stocks The server and computer infrastructure company, which has enjoyed a meteoric rise of over 160% since the beginning of the year following a staggering 245% surge in 2023, faced a sharp sell-off as concerns loomed over its future performance. Notably, Super Micro's announcement of the date for its quarterly earnings report, sans any preliminary results, seemed to have triggered this market reaction. Investors appeared unnerved by the absence of a positive preannouncement, contrasting with the company's pattern of upbeat forecasts in prio