Nasdaq 100 Fluctuates Amid Geopolitical Tensions | The Close 7/8/2026
THE SO WHAT
Geopolitical tension is now a regular input into tech multiples, not an occasional shock — especially for names tied to AI, chips, and cross-border data. CFOs should be stress-testing capital plans and buyback timing against volatility bands, not point forecasts.
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