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Markets experienced significant volatility following a decisive election outcome, with dramatic stock swings observed throughout the week. The tech sector faced heightened scrutiny as concerns over child safety lawsuits and AI backlash weighed on investor sentiment. Notably, Berkshire Hathaway reported a substantial increase in buybacks, while retail traders pulled back sharply, marking the largest single-day stock sell-off since the onset of the pandemic. Amid these fluctuations, Brent crude prices surged due to geopolitical tensions, particularly related to Iran.

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