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Asia stocks retreat as Kospi leads declines amid uncertain Middle East talks

Asia-Pacific markets fell on Friday, with South Korea’s Kospi pacing losses as mixed signals on Middle East peace efforts kept risk appetite in check.

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Meta shares slide nearly 8% after twin courtroom setbacks on child safety

Meta’s stock fell almost 8% on March 26 after losing two child-safety cases, spotlighting mounting legal and regulatory pressure on major social-media platforms and rippling across markets.

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U.S. Extends Pause on Strikes Against Iranian Energy Sites to April 6 as Oil Climbs, Stocks Slip

The White House prolonged its halt on targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure until April 6, aiming to contain escalation risk. Oil prices firmed and major U.S. stock benchmarks weakened as investors recalibrated for geopolitics, inflation, and rates.

Mar 28, 2026 | 407

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U.S. tech retreat draws dotcom-era comparisons as strategists flag concentration and rates risks

A pullback in U.S. technology stocks has prompted comparisons to the late stages of the dotcom era, with strategists citing narrow market leadership, elevated valuations and a higher-for-longer rates backdrop.

Mar 28, 2026 | 410

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Oil shock narrative pressures stocks as tech leads declines; investors reassess inflation and rate path

Rising oil prices and Middle East risk are reshaping market leadership, with tech under pressure and energy gaining. Investors weigh inflation, earnings quality, and interest-rate timing.

Mar 28, 2026 | 299

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Epstein victims sue Google and former Trump administration over alleged AI-enabled disclosure of personal data

A new lawsuit alleges Google’s AI features surfaced personal information tied to Jeffrey Epstein victims, putting Big Tech’s data practices—and potential liabilities—under fresh scrutiny with implications for privacy regulation and markets.

Mar 28, 2026 | 353

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Infiniti bets on QX65 midsize SUV to re-energize its U.S. presence

Infiniti unveiled the QX65, a new midsize SUV for the U.S., aiming to rebuild brand momentum in a market where SUVs account for roughly three-quarters of new-vehicle sales.

Mar 28, 2026 | 354

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Mexico equities slip as S&P/BMV IPC falls 0.56% amid cautious risk tone

Mexico’s benchmark S&P/BMV IPC index closed down 0.56%, reflecting a cautious tone across stocks as investors assessed interest-rate and inflation signals alongside upcoming earnings updates.

Mar 28, 2026 | 391

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Cybersecurity stocks slip as report flags Anthropic testing a more powerful AI model

A report that Anthropic is trialing a higher-capability AI model rattled cybersecurity shares, reviving concerns that next‑gen foundation models could automate tasks central to existing security products and services.

Mar 28, 2026 | 416

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