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Major U.S. technology stocks fell after the midterm elections, with the Nasdaq declining by more than 5% as investors weighed the prospect of tighter oversight of artificial intelligence and data-center development.
The sell-off followed broad victories by Democratic candidates in national and state races. Investors expressed concern that political opposition to expanding data centers could affect spending on AI infrastructure, including facilities used by major technology companies.
Technology and semiconductor shares in Asian markets also declined after the U.S. market downturn. Investors have been assessing whether heavy investment in AI and data centers will produce sufficient returns, while considering the potential effect of regulatory restrictions on future demand.
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