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Fears of an AI crackdown after midterms spark $2 trillion rout in tech stocks

NPR News·November 6, 2026·1 min read

Tech stocks plunged over $2 trillion in value after the midterms, with the Nasdaq dropping more than 5%, as investors feared a Democratic Congress and states would crack down on AI and data centers. The selloff reflected concerns about potential regulation and its impact on the sector's growth.

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