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Nikkei Stock Average Plunges on AI and Semiconductor Stock Sell-off

The Nikkei stock average experienced a significant temporary drop of over 4,100 points on Friday afternoon. This sharp decline was primarily driven by the selling of stocks associated with the semiconductor and AI sectors, following similar downturns observed in their U.S. market counterparts. AI

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Nikkei Stock Average Plunges on AI and Semiconductor Stock Sell-off

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    The 225-issue Nikkei stock average temporarily plunged over 4,100 points on Friday afternoon due to the selling of issues related to semiconductors and AI follo

    The 225-issue Nikkei stock average temporarily plunged over 4,100 points on Friday afternoon due to the selling of issues related to semiconductors and AI following overnight falls in their U.S. counterparts. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/business/2026 /07/17/markets/nikkei-index…