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Wall Street Braces as Tech Rout Deepens

US markets looked set for another turbulent session as futures for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq pointed lower, signaling continued pressure on the tech sector. A wave of selling has swept through major technology names this week, and Thursday’s pre‑market action suggested the downturn isn’t over yet. Alphabet remained a major drag after its sharp slide, with investors reacting to concerns about rising AI‑related spending and the uncertain payoff timeline. The pullback has added to broader anxiety across the sector, where valuations have been tested by shifting expectations around growth and profitability. Amazon now sits in the spotlight as traders await its upcoming earnings report. With sentiment already fragile, the company’s results could either steady the market or accelerate the sell‑off, depending on how its cloud and retail segments perform. Commodities also reflected the risk‑off mood. Silver prices tumbled, extending a recent decline and underscoring the cautious tone acros...

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US Stock Market Set to Open Higher After Blowout Jobs Report and Strong Tech Earnings

 

The US stock market is expected to open higher today after a blowout jobs report and strong earnings from tech giants Amazon and Meta. 

The economy added 353,000 jobs in January, almost double the 185,000 expected by economists. The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.7%. Amazon and Meta delivered strong earnings reports on Thursday, with Meta surging more than 17% in premarket trading and Amazon popping nearly 7%. Apple, however, fell as much as 2.5% before the market open, despite an earnings beat, due to warning signs about its China business.

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