Tech stocks plunge as US midterms fuel fears of AI slowdown

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Major technology stocks fell sharply as markets reacted to the US midterm results and the prospect of tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry.

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2026-11-06 00:05 · BBC Technology
Major tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to fears of AI slowdown

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