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Wall Street: Losses due to sell-offs in the technology sector
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Wall Street: Losses due to sell-offs in the technology sector

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Wall Street experienced losses, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 indices declining due to sell-offs in the technology sector.
  • Growing concerns over the high cost of artificial intelligence development are pressuring tech company stocks.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average also closed lower, reflecting a broader market downturn.

New York stock markets closed with losses on Thursday, primarily driven by a sell-off in technology stocks. The Nasdaq Composite index saw a significant drop of 387.28 points, or 1.47%, closing at 25,881.94. This decline reflects increasing investor anxiety surrounding the substantial costs associated with the development and implementation of artificial intelligence.

The broader market also felt the pressure, with the S&P 500 index falling by 38.63 points, or 0.51%, to end the session at 7,533.77. The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a more modest decline, shedding 105.67 points, or 0.20%, to settle at 52,552.97.

The tech sector's vulnerability appears linked to concerns about the financial burden of advancing AI technologies, leading investors to reassess their positions in companies heavily invested in this area. This trend suggests a cautious sentiment prevailing in the market regarding the profitability and sustainability of high-growth tech investments.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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