Nasdaq Slides 2.15% as AI Software Stocks Face Valuation Reversal
The Nasdaq Composite dropped 2.15% to close at 26,140, driven by a sharp reversal in artificial intelligence-related software stocks. The S&P 500 declined 1.07% to 7,661 during the session, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average…
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