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Oil gives back gains, stocks pare losses after latest Mideast worries; S&P downgrades Israel

Oil gives back gains, stocks pare losses after latest Mideast worries; S&P downgrades Israel's rating to A+ from AA. WTI crude oil comes off its highs after reports of suspected missile attacks in Iran. Iran's state media has played down the reports of the attacks.

Potential Israeli counterattack looms over markets

Senior U.S. Official says Israel may not launch a retaliation attack on Iran until after Passover. Israel considered an immediate response after Saturday's attack, but decided to at least postpone it. Iran's foreign minister says Tehran is not looking for escalation of tensions in the region.

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Tailwinds In Tech

William Blair: We are in a new demand cycle for tech hardware. Smartphones and PCs are still the largest end-markets, but their outlook is improving. AI presents a second avenue of growth for many of these Taiwanese companies, says Hiraman. The past year’s gains in Taiwan tech were primarily driven by increases in stock valuations.

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Iran's Revenge Promise Against Israel Is Taking Down Its Stock Market — But Large Tech Companies Appear Immune

Israel-related stocks and exchange-traded funds are suffering this week. The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is down 3.4% in the last five days. Losses began on Tuesday after an airstrike on an Iranian embassy compound in Syria. Yet the largest Israeli tech companies with a global footprint are not suffering as much.

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