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Easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China have further bolstered optimism regarding the tech sector's performance today. Among VGT's holdings, significant contributors included Microsoft, which experienced a notable increase in its stock price.
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Friday, May 2
VGT [+1.3%]
Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT)
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a stronger-than-expected increase in nonfarm payrolls, adding 177,000 jobs for April, which has contributed to a positive sentiment towards technology stocks, including those in the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT), reflected in its current daily return of 1.56%. Easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China have further bolstered optimism regarding the tech sector's performance today. Among VGT's holdings, significant contributors included Microsoft, which experienced a notable increase in its stock price following an announcement of price hikes for Xbox consoles and games due to rising development costs and tariff pressures. The S&P 500 Index has also risen, reflecting broader market sentiment that likely influences VGT's recent increase of 1.3%.