Stocks Settle Sharply Lower as Tech Companies Routed

U.S. equities sold off sharply, with the S&P 500 down 2.64%, the Dow down 1.35%, and the Nasdaq 100 down 4.77% on Friday. June E-mini S&P futures fell 2.97%, underscoring a broad risk-off move and elevated volatility across indices. The decline was especially severe in growth-heavy tech exposure, indicating meaningful pressure on sentiment and positioning.

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U.S. equities sold off sharply, with the S&P 500 down 2.64%, the Dow down 1.35%, and the Nasdaq 100 down 4.77% on Friday. June E-mini S&P futures fell 2.97%, underscoring a broad risk-off move and elevated volatility across indices. The decline was especially severe in growth-heavy tech exposure, indicating meaningful pressure on sentiment and positioning.