💻 Ciena Rallies on $1B Buyback, NVIDIA Expands AI Partnership with Accenture, While First Solar Stocks Slip Amid Sector Weakness | Tech Sector Insights
NVIDIA (NVDA) also saw a decrease, as did First Solar (FSLR), which underperformed in the solar sector despite receiving a positive preliminary determination on Countervailing Duty.
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Wednesday, October 2
VGT [+0.9%]
Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT)
Among VGT's top holdings, Microsoft (MSFT) faced user issues with its recent Windows 11 update, contributing negatively to performance. Apple (AAPL) reported a significant increase in Global App Store revenue but encountered challenges related to the removal of an unofficial YouTube app and a complaint from the National Labor Relations Board. NVIDIA (NVDA) also saw a decrease, as did First Solar (FSLR), which underperformed in the solar sector despite receiving a positive preliminary determination on Countervailing Duty. IBM was downgraded to a "hold" rating by DZ Bank, raising concerns about its future prospects.