US stocks fall as tech shares drop, oil prices rise

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US stocks closed lower on Friday, pressured by a drop in technology shares and rising oil prices. The Nasdaq fell 2.15%, while the Dow and S&P 500 also declined. The tech-heavy Nasdaq dropped 572.99 points to 26,140.03. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 175.28 points, or 0.34%, closing at 52,002.41. The broader S&P 500 fell 84.62 points, or 1.09%, to 7,659.44. The losses mark a continued downturn for the tech sector, which has faced recent volatility. Rising oil prices added to market concerns, weighing on investor sentiment across major indices.


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