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Stocks Retreat on AI Disruption Concerns and Geopolitical Risks

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Stocks Retreat on AI Disruption Concerns and Geopolitical Risks The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.61%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -1.17%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.41%…
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  • Gave Iran March 1-6 deadline for agreement over nuclear activities

    80% confidence
  • Excluding Magnificent Seven stocks, Q4 earnings expected to increase 4.6%

    80% confidence
  • Threatened military strikes if Iran fails to comply with nuclear demands

    80% confidence
  • Threatened to raise global tariff rate to 15% from 10%

    80% confidence
  • Considering limited military strike on Iran to pressure nuclear deal

    80% confidence
  • Doubled down on commitment to tariffs in State of the Union address

    80% confidence
  • S&P earnings growth expected to climb 8.4% in Q4, marking tenth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth

    80% confidence

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