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• Morocco stocks lower at close of trade; Moroccan All Shares down 0.47%

  Market participants observed a downward shift across the Moroccan equity landscape during the recent trading session. The downturn reflected selling pressure that left broader benchmarks in negative territory by the market wrap. Investors continue to monitor local trading activity to gauge regional financial stability and sentiment.

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• ‘Fair prices for the buyers’: UK small caps sold too cheaply, fund managers say

  Investment professionals observe a growing imbalance in the domestic mergers and acquisitions market where acquiring parties secure advantageous entry points. These transactions leave existing shareholders at a notable disadvantage due to depressed company valuations. Consequently, asset managers argue that the current financial terms fail to adequately compensate the selling firms.

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• ServiceNow shares plunge 24% after earnings revive AI disruption fears

  The enterprise software sector is facing renewed anxiety that advanced automation could undermine traditional subscription models, a trend dubbed the "SaaSpocalypse." Investors reacted sharply after quarterly profit fell short of projections, reflecting growing impatience with the pace of financial returns on major artificial intelligence investments. This dynamic underscores market skepticism toward enterprise software leaders attempting to pivot rapidly into generative tech.

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