Nasdaq Drops 1% as Chip Stocks Tumble and Oil Spikes
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- The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.16% amid a broad selloff in chip stocks, with oil prices surging on Middle East tensions; the S&P 500 slid 0.25% and the Dow lost 0.25%.
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Stock prices for companies making computer chips fell sharply, dragging down the main tech-heavy stock index while oil prices rose due to overseas tensions. Everyday investors holding tech-related investments may see short-term losses as a result.
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