Wednesday, July 22, 2026

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July 16, 2026

Tech Selloff Tests a Market Built on AI Optimism

U.S. stock futures weakened as semiconductor shares retreated, oil remained elevated and investors questioned whether strong corporate earnings could justify increasingly demanding valuations. Global markets turned defensive Thursday as renewed selling in