Wall Street stocks opened lower Friday as shares in Big Tech companies tied to artificial intelligence fell again and oil prices rose. Oil reached $116 for the first time since April, while markets faced concern about the durability of the AI boom.
WHO:Wall Street markets
WHAT:Wall Street stocks opened lower as AI-linked Big Tech shares fell and oil prices rose.
WHEN:Oct 23, 2026
WHERE:New York, USA
WHY:Markets were pressured by rising crude prices and concern about the durability of the AI boom.
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