London, Oct 22, 2026 (AFP) - Stocks retreat as tech mood sours, oil prices jump

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Equities sank Thursday as tech firms resumed their downward spiral following a mixed bag of earnings from Wall Street titans, while sentiment was also soured by rising oil prices. AI-linked companies continued the rollercoaster ride they have endured since hitting record highs in June amid worries over colossal investment sums and their timeline for profitability, with growing debt-servicing costs adding to the uncertainty. A blockbuster quarterl......

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