Wall Street Wobbles as Big Tech Earnings Disappoint and U.S.–China Tensions Escalate

Wall Street Wobbles as Big Tech Earnings Disappoint and U.S.–China Tensions Escalate

Stocks slipped this week after mixed earnings from Apple, Microsoft, and other tech giants sparked fears of slowing AI growth. New U.S. restrictions on chip exports to China added more pressure, shaking investor confidence and triggering a sharp market pullback.