Shares of technology companies slid after disappointing earnings from one major Silicon Valley firm.
Alphabet shares tumbled after the Google parent posted a disappointing third-quarter growth rate at its cloud-computing unit, dashing hopes that AI products would boost revenue.
Microsoft shares rose after the software giant's revenue growth was bolstered by artificial-intelligence offerings.
Amazon.com incurred its biggest loss in about eight months amid fears that its Amazon Web Services unit would suffer a similar fate. Shares of other chip makers such as GSI Technology fell in sympathy.
Apple raised the monthly price of its TV streaming service to $9.99, joining Netflix, Disney and other companies that have recently increased prices.
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10-25-23 1807ET