US stocks lower, led by Nasdaq
Tech weakest S&amp;P 500 sector; Energy leads gainers
Euro STOXX 600 index up ~0.2%
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<h3>NASDAQ FALLS MORE THAN 1% AS MICROSOFT DISAPPOINTS</h3>
U.S. stocks are lower in morning trading on Thursday, with the Nasdaq (.IXIC) down more than 1% and leading declines among the major indexes.
Microsoft (MSFT.O) is down sharply in early trading amid worries about the hefty outlays behind its OpenAI alliance. The S&amp;P 500 technology index (.SPLRCT) is leading declines among sectors.
Shares of Tesla (TSLA.O) also are down early, even though the company reported quarterly profit and revenue that were above expectations. Investors are digesting geopolitical worries as well, with concerns increasing about a possible U.S. military attack on Iran. Energy shares jumped (.SPNY) along with oil prices.
Shares of Meta Platforms (META.O) bucked the trend in tech-related shares, with its shares rising following its quarterly report late Wednesday. Its revenue growth suggested that its AI pivot was paying off.
All eyes will be on Apple (AAPL.O) after the closing bell, when it is due to report results.
Here is the early snapshot:
(Caroline Valetkevitch)
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Early snapshot for US market
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Meta Q4 Earnings

US stocks are down, with the Nasdaq falling over 1% due to disappointing performance from Microsoft, which is facing concerns over its OpenAI investments. The S&P 500 technology sector leads the declines, while energy shares rise alongside oil prices. Tesla's shares also drop despite reporting strong quarterly results. Meta Platforms sees gains after a positive earnings report. Investors are wary of geopolitical tensions, particularly regarding a potential U.S. military action against Iran. Apple is set to report its earnings later today.

- U.S. stocks are down, led by a more than 1% decline in the Nasdaq amid concerns over Microsoft's costly OpenAI partnership.  
- Despite disappointing tech performance, energy shares gained as oil prices increased, while Meta Platforms showed growth post-earnings.  
- Geopolitical tensions also influenced investor sentiment, particularly regarding a potential U.S. military action against Iran.

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