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Big Tech drags down stocks

Precious metals also pulled back from record highs.

All three major US indexes slumped as Big Tech dipped. Energy was the best-performing sector as oil prices climbed as escalating tensions between the US and Venezuela threaten to tighten the global oil supply.

Precious metals pulled back as the price of gold slipped from last week’s record high. Silver surged to a record high of $84 per troy ounce on Sunday evening, before reversing violently.

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Airline stocks dip as US-Venezuela tensions send oil prices climbing

Oil prices are climbing on Monday as tensions between the US and Venezuela escalate, threatening to tighten global supply. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up more than 2.6% in morning trading.

What’s good for crude isn’t ideal for airlines, which could see higher fuel costs. Shares of several major airlines are down on the price action, including Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, and JetBlue.

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