The alphabet shocks the market.

Experts predict more falls.

Alphabet miss the target

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Microsoft also looks in trouble

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Experts predicting 2% fall

Futures markets are predicting a 2% fall for the tech-focused Nasdaq when trading resumes on Friday morning.

Barclay hits 2 Billion..

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The bank's UK division booked a credit impairment charge of £129m in the three months to December.

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Made.com says now no more made

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U.S. stock futures fell on Tuesday night after disappointing third-quarter results from Alphabet signaled a foreboding start to Big Tech earnings this week.

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