Stocks sink as interest rate hike worries rattle tech amid nonstop AI spending

Major stock indexes fell sharply Friday after a strong jobs report set the stage for the Federal Reserve to hike rates, rattling shares of companies that are involved in sky-high artificial intelligence investments. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The threat of higher interest rates often … Read more

Allegations of rape on ‘Married at First Sight UK’ rattle the reality-TV industry

Allegations of rape and sexual abuse on the British version of the reality show “Married at First Sight” have rattled the industry and led to threats of tighter regulation. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. British broadcaster Channel 4 pulled down every episode of the show, … Read more

Trump reveals Xi’s stance on arming Iran as Hormuz tensions rattle markets

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping has said he will not provide military equipment to Iran, which has been a central focus of the high-stakes meeting marking a possible win for the Trump administration. Xi “said he’s not going to give military equipment. That’s a … Read more

Stocks slump as inflation, AI worries rattle investors

Stocks slid on Friday as higher-than-expected inflation data and mounting fears about artificial intelligence’s economic impact weighed on investors. The S&P 500 fell 30 points, or 0.4%, to close at 6,879, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 521 points, or 1.1%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite sank 0.9% on the day. The losses followed the … Read more

Dow slides nearly 800 points as AI and tariff risks rattle investors

Stocks slid on Monday as jittery investors digested President Trump’s plan to raise global tariffs to 15% and amid renewed concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence apps on the technology industry.  The Dow Jones slid 794 points, or 1.6%, as of 12:35 p.m. EDT. The S&P 500 fell 78 points, or 1.1%, while the Nasdaq … Read more