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Tech Stocks Tumble as Layoffs Spark Market Concerns
1/15/2025
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- The Nasdaq Composite declined by 0.23%, lagging behind the S&P 500's 0.11% gain and Dow Jones' 0.52% increase.
- All "Magnificent Seven" stocks, including Meta and Nvidia, faced losses due to layoffs and hiring freezes.
- Microsoft revealed a hiring pause and expense reductions, while Meta intends to cut 5% of its lowest performers.
- Despite challenges in the tech sector, there is optimism for fourth-quarter earnings.
