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See full feedStocks Plunge Amid AI Fears and Political Uncertainty
The S&P 500 and the NASDAQ had their worst day Thursday since April 2025, with tech stocks and companies tied to AI among the biggest losers. Investors say it’s all about the uncertainty over how a Democratically-controlled Congress will work with President Donald Trump. NBC’s Brian Cheung reports for TODAY.
Global market rout deepens after midterms intensify AI fears
An intensifying rout of tech stocks hit global markets Friday, with a surge of red tickers spreading from Wall Street to Asia and Europe after the blue wave of the U.S. midterm elections fueled fears over AI development.

Why markets experienced massive tech sell-off
A day after investors gave U.S. stocks a big post-election boost, the markets saw a massive sell-off over concerns about the future of artificial intelligence. Kelly O'Grady breaks it down.
Stocks plunge amid AI concerns after midterm election
The stock market tanked on Thursday over concerns that a shift in control of Congress could slow the construction of data centers that power AI. CBS News' Natalia Brand reports, and Jessica Inskip, director of investor research at Stockbrokers.com, joins CBS News.
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After two years of little oversight, voters slammed the brakes on A.I. data centers on Tuesday, elec...
After two years of little oversight, voters slammed the brakes on A.I. data centers on Tuesday, electing Democratic candidates who have promised to protect individuals from threats posed by artificial intelligence. nyti.ms/481Zr1b
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Tech stocks plunge on worries about AI and Democrats’ midterm landslide
Shares in technology companies dropped sharply, compounding recent declines and sparking concerns about the durability of artificial intelligence boom.

Figma sinks after earnings beat as company prioritizes long-term growth with AI changes
Figma is letting clients use more artificial intelligence features for the same price. The company would like the move to boost results in the long term.

Stock futures drop as Wall Street confronts the ‘blue tsunami’ threat to the AI boom
Stock futures slid after Democrats won key Senate races across the country. The size of the blue wave surprised Wall Street, which was expecting a ripple.



