Tech stocks fall as US midterm results fuel AI slowdown fears

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Major technology stocks have plunged as markets react to the US midterm results, which could bring tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry.

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2026-11-06 01:44 · BBC Technology
Major tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to fears of AI slowdown

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