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2:20 pmChamundi Hill decked up for grand Dasara inauguration
2:20 pmVizianagaram SP cautions students against drugs and driving risks
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2:14 pmTrump blocking Russia sanctions a 'historic moment': Putin’s envoy
2:05 pmCMRL case: ED pastes summons at ex-CM Vijayan's house, asks him to appear for questioning on Oct 23
2:04 pmSri Lanka’s Human Rights Commission flags enduring militarisation in Tamil-majority areas
1:47 pmCJI Surya Kant urges law graduates to uphold justice, defend liberty and remain true to values
1:38 pmFive workers killed, as many injured in blast at chemical unit in Gujarat's Bharuch
1:38 pmAmit Shah to arrive in Kolkata on Saturday evening to visit Durga Puja pandals
1:33 pmRSV Vaccination Associated With Survival Benefit in Heart Failure
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Business

Chip selloff deepens Wall Street losses as doubts grew over AI returns

Reported by The Economic Times 16 Oct 2026, 11:29 pm IST 1 min read

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A significant selloff in semiconductor stocks affected major US indexes amid rising concerns regarding AI investment returns. The Nasdaq 100 dropped by 1.8%, continuing its longest losing streak since 2008. Market participants are questioning if AI infrastructure investments will yield profitable returns despite strong demand for chips.

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh maintained a neutral stance on interest rates during discussions at the IMF meetings.

Read the full report on The Economic Times

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Section: Business
Topics: Stock market, AI & gadgets
First reported by: The Economic Times
Reporter: etmarkets.com
Published: Friday, 16 October 2026, 11:29 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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