Tech Stocks Drop Further Amid Doubts Over AI Spending

New York Times - Oct 15, 2026

Tech stocks plunged, led by a steep drop in South Korea’s benchmark index, as concerns over soaring A.I. spending and stubborn inflation fueled a sell-off.

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