European Shares Fall Amid Tech Stock Slide and Middle East Tensions

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European shares experienced a decline on Tuesday, primarily driven by a significant drop in technology stocks. Investor sentiment was negatively impacted by escalating tensions in the Middle East, following reports of US strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island. Concerns over artificial intelligence trade and disappointing results from major US hyperscalers also contributed to the downturn. Oil prices rebounded, further adding to market worries, while healthcare stocks showed resilience, with Bayer's rally boosting the sector.