A2 French News | AI Doubts Wipe Nearly $1 Trillion From Nasdaq
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The United States has approved the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, specifically the PAC-3 interceptor type, aimed at bolstering Ukraine's defense against increasing Russian aerial attacks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasizes the critical need for these missiles, stating they are the only effective defense against Russian ballistic missiles. The sale, valued at approximately $2.1 billion, will be funded by Ukraine's European allies and Canada, with no direct U.S. funds involved.
In financial news, the technology sector faces significant downturns following disappointing earnings reports from major companies. The Nasdaq Composite index drops over 3%, contributing to a loss of nearly $10 billion in value over the past week and around $20 billion in a month. Investors express concerns regarding the profitability of substantial investments in artificial intelligence, with companies like Intel, Amazon, and Alphabet experiencing notable declines in their stock prices. Intel's shares plummet nearly 30% after its earnings forecast falls short of analysts' expectations, while Amazon's and Alphabet's stocks also suffer due to their heavy AI investments.
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Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The United States approves the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, but deliveries could take several years. Also: Disappointing earnings drive technology stocks lower, wiping nearly $1 trillion from the Nasdaq in one week. Aujourd'hui : Les États-Unis approuvent 500 missiles Patriot · Les actions technologiques baissent fortement. Today’s French focus: avait prévu = had expected. Vocabulary: L'action (stock or share), Le bénéfice (profit), L'investisseur (investor). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-10-31 Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
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