The CEOs of Meta (META) , Alphabet (GOOGL), TikTok and Snap (SNAP) have been invited back to Capitol Hill for a broad oversight hearing in June, Axios reports

This invitation to the CEOs of major tech companies for a congressional oversight hearing suggests that lawmakers are increasingly focused on regulation and accountability in the tech sector.

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It may raise concerns about potential legislation that could impact business operations and growth prospects for these companies, potentially leading to increased volatility in their stocks and the broader tech sector.

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