Fears about an AI crackdown after midterms sparks a $2 trillion rout in tech stocks

Source: NPR · 05 de novembro de 2026 às 21:16 · 17 h ago

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Shares sank, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropping over 5%, as investors reacted with fear that a Democratic Congress — and states across the country -— would crack down on AI and data centers.

The report was published on 05 de novembro de 2026 às 21:16 by NPR and is part of the World news coverage.

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