Japan’s Nikkei nears bear market as AI rout batters tech valuations

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  The British digital lender is pursuing fresh capital to sustain its ongoing operations and growth initiatives. This strategic financial maneuver comes directly on the heels of failed buyout discussions with Nu Holdings. Furthermore, previous headwinds surrounding secondary stake sales have prompted the firm to seek a direct valuation benchmark instead.

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• Japan's Nikkei slumps 5.5% as market rout deepens on AI worries

  Equity markets in Tokyo experienced severe pressure following overnight turbulence on Wall Street, where major indexes suffered their sharpest declines since April 2025. The selloff, which began earlier in the week alongside emerging election results, intensified as growing anxiety over the artificial intelligence sector weighed heavily on technology shares. Further downward momentum is anticipated across the market as leading semiconductor and tech firms open for trade.

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• Why is SK Hynix stock crashing today?

  Market participants are closely watching the South Korean semiconductor manufacturer amid sudden downward pressure on its equity valuation. The briefing raises immediate inquiries regarding the fundamental and technical catalysts driving the decline. Further information remains necessary to determine the long-term impact on the broader chip sector.

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