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Nasdaq falls more than 1.2% amid concerns about AI growth

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WSJ Markets reports the Nasdaq slid by more than 1.2%, driven by concerns about AI growth.

The report also flags a rise in oil, which accompanied the Nasdaq decline.

Latest closeNasdaq Comp. 27,193.34 ▼1.2%

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WSJ MarketsStock Market News, Oct. 8, 2026: Oil Rises, Nasdaq Slips on Fresh Tanker Attack

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