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The Nasdaq dropped sharply in its worst single-day decline since June, with Nasdaq futures falling more than 2% as investors dumped technology shares worldwide. Analysts point to growing fears over the costs of artificial intelligence investment and whether AI-driven valuations constitute a bubble, though strategists such as Yardeni Research argue the market is not there yet.
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US markets are under strain as analysts flag three reasons why the technology stock sell-off is becoming more alarming, keeping the Dow Jones in focus for traders worldwide. In India, shares closed lower on Thursday, with the Nifty 50 down 0.54 percent. Bajaj Finance, Cipla, Nestle India and Eternal featured among the day's top gainers and losers on the Nifty and Sensex.
- 3Jetour G700 showcased driving from land onto water●G700 Takes Travel from Land to Water | JETOUR Global Technology Experience Day 2026
Jetour presented its G700 at the brand's Global Technology Experience Day 2026, highlighting the SUV's ability to transition from road driving to traveling on water. The event positioned the vehicle as an off-road capable model with amphibious-style technology, and the reveal has drawn strong attention from automotive audiences worldwide, with over 1.4 million people engaging with coverage of the demonstration.
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The City of Portland, Oregon, is marking Digital Rights Days in 2026, an observance focused on digital rights such as privacy, access to technology and online freedoms. The announcement, made through the city's official channels, has drawn little wider attention so far, and details about events or programming for the celebration remain limited.
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The UK has deployed three of its four Vanguard-class nuclear deterrent submarines at the same time, in what reports describe as unusual circumstances and a show of force days after joint air strike drills with France. Critics say Britain is escalating nuclear tensions. Meanwhile, the US Navy and Anduril have announced a $6.6 billion investment to expand America's submarine shipbuilding capacity, and reports say Russia transferred non-nuclear submarine technology to China.
- 6AGIBOT unveils Worken framework and new robots at Innovation Day 2026▼AGIBOT Unveils Worken Productivity Framework and New Robot Platforms at Innovation Day 2026, Pushing Humanoid Robots Toward Commercial Scale
Chinese robotics firm AGIBOT used its Innovation Day 2026 event to launch the Worken productivity framework alongside new robot platforms, presenting the moves as a step toward bringing humanoid robots to commercial scale. The announcement is being covered by technology analysts tracking the race among humanoid robot makers to move from demos to deployable industrial and workplace products.
- 7Stock markets shaky ahead of U.S. midterms as Apple faces pressure●Stock markets shaky ahead of U.S. midterm election as Apple faces pressure https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://globalne ws.ca
Global stock markets are wavering in the run-up to the U.S. midterm elections, with investors uneasy about the political and economic outlook. Apple is under particular pressure, adding to broader market jitters. Analysts are watching how election results and technology-sector weakness could shape trading in the coming days.
- 8Tech losses weigh on global markets ahead of US midterms●Tech losses weigh on global markets ahead of US midterm elections, while oil prices rise
Global stock markets are under pressure as technology shares fall, with investors treading carefully ahead of the US midterm elections. The election outcome is seen as a key source of uncertainty for markets, particularly for tech-heavy indexes. At the same time, oil prices are rising, adding to concerns about inflation and costs, and leaving traders cautious about the direction of the broader market in the coming days.
- 9ASX set to rise despite overseas tech stock sell-off▼Live: ASX set to rise despite tech stock sell-off overseas By Michael Janda and Alison Branley The Australian share mark
The Australian share market is expected to open higher this morning, with ASX 200 futures up 15 points overnight, according to ABC business reporters Michael Janda and Alison Branley. The positive local outlook comes despite a sell-off in technology stocks on overseas markets, and the ABC is providing live coverage of the trading day as investors watch whether the local market can hold its gains.