Nasdaq heading for worst day in 18 months as Wall Street sustains widespread losses

Share index slumps 5% amid signs AI industry will face tougher regulation after Democrats’ midterm elections success The tech-heavy US Nasdaq share index is on track for its worst day in 18 months after slumping by up to 5% on Thursday amid growing signs that the artificial intelligence industry will face tougher regulation after this week’s midterm elections . As Wall Street sustained widespread losses, the Nasdaq composite tumbled into ‘correction territory’ – more than 10% below its recent