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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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Hurricane Beryl Makes Landfall in Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

 

Early Friday morning, Hurricane Beryl struck Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, making landfall near the popular tourist area of Tulum. The storm, which had weakened to a Category 2, carried maximum sustained winds of 110 mph. 

As it barreled toward Tulum, “life-threatening” conditions—including hurricane-force winds, a dangerous storm surge, and heavy rainfall—were expected to impact Mexico’s top tourist destination. Residents in the area were advised to shelter in place, and rip currents were also a concern along the Gulf Coast. The storm is now expected to move over southern Texas this weekend, prompting preparations in the region.

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