Communications services companies slid amid doubts about the growth prospects for traditional and social media companies.
Walt Disney shares slipped after the entertainment conglomerate unveiled a multibillion dollar investment plan, aimed at reviving growth in its theme-park unit.
Universal Music Group artists will see their songs made available on WhatsApp for the first time, after the record label struck a new licensing deal with Meta Platforms.
Trump Media & Technology shares fell after the parent company of former President Donald Trump's Social Media network posted a $16.4 million quarterly loss.
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