U.S. stocks lower at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.25%

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• Weak quarter for Intel sends shivers through cooling chip stocks

  Disappointing financial results and factory disruption have heightened investor anxiety across the semiconductor space, dragging down major peers during post-market trading. The drop comes as hardware valuations face scrutiny from cooling personal computer demand and stricter financing terms for artificial intelligence infrastructure. However, observers suggest the wider fallout may remain limited since the company's specific issues do not reflect the ongoing health of the broader enterprise market.

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• Bank of Japan to hold rates, signal further hikes

  Central bank officials in Tokyo are pausing their monetary tightening cycle to evaluate how earlier policy adjustments have impacted domestic lending conditions. Persistent fuel expenses and currency depreciation recently drove core consumer price growth beyond the official threshold for the first time in nine months. Consequently, policymakers are preparing to adjust borrowing costs again by the end of the year to anchor long-term price stability.

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• After-Hours Movers: AMZN, TWLO, INTC, SNDK, RDDT, RBLX, PINS, RIVN, SBUX, ILMN

  Extended market sessions are displaying heightened activity across a wide range of corporate names following the closing bell. Both technology giants and consumer-facing enterprises are experiencing notable shifts as participants react outside standard exchange hours. This broad slate of adjustments spans social platforms, electric vehicles, and traditional retail.

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