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(VGT) rose 1.6% since Wednesday after U.S. CPI data showed inflation easing more than expected. The softer inflation print reinforced expectations for a more accommodative Federal Reserve, supporting tech stocks. Micron led gains, surging more than 13% following record first-quarter results.
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U.S. equities traded lower as renewed weakness in tech stocks weighed on major indices. (VGT) fell 1.9%, reflecting broad declines. NVIDIA, Broadcom, AMD, Oracle, and Applied Materials all moved lower amid competitive pressures and market uncertainty.
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VGT climbed 0.6% following the Fed’s decision to ease rates by 25 basis points. Apple edged higher after regulatory comments from Tim Cook, while Micron surged to an all-time high on bullish earnings forecasts tied to rising memory prices.
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Among VGT's holdings, notable performers included Apple and Microsoft, both of which increased in value, while Broadcom is poised to benefit from the AI chip market shift.
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Major contributors to VGT's performance include Nvidia, Microsoft, Broadcom, AMD, and Oracle, all of which have posted significant declines. Nvidia faces pressure ahead of its earnings report despite price target increases, while Microsoft contends with competition.
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(VGT) fell 1.2% Wednesday, pressured by renewed concerns over lofty tech valuations and softer U.S. employment data. Nvidia, Microsoft, and Salesforce led declines amid broader market weakness and mounting fears of an AI-driven correction across the tech sector.
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(VGT) fell 2.5% Tuesday amid renewed pressure on high-valuation tech stocks. Nvidia declined after the U.S. expanded restrictions on AI chip exports to China. Mixed earnings from Uber and Palantir, and heightened geopolitical tensions, even as tech ETFs saw $2.1 billion in inflows last week.
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(VGT) gained 0.6% following the Federal Reserve’s 25 bps rate cut, fueling optimism across technology equities. Nvidia surged past a $5 trillion market cap after its developer conference spotlighted AI innovation, lifting sector sentiment. AVGO and TER advanced on strong Q3 results.
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(VGT) has experienced a decline of approximately 1.6% during market hours on Wednesday. This drop coincides with the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, now in its fourth week, which is creating uncertainty in financial markets.
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(VGT) gained 1.0% since Tuesday, fueled by strong performances from AMD, Apple, and Broadcom. AMD surged after analysts raised price targets following its major GPU deal with Oracle, while Apple’s new M5 chip launch boosted demand sentiment.
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(VGT) slipped 0.2% on Thursday, tracking a broader market decline. While a peace deal between Israel and Hamas eased global tensions, persistent worries over a U.S. government shutdown pressured sentiment. Major holdings including Apple, Microsoft, AMD, and Micron all fell.
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(VGT) declined 0.3% since Thursday as the U.S. government shutdown delays key reports like Nonfarm Payrolls. Nvidia fell on stalled AI chip deals, while AMD slid despite strong Steam survey metrics. AMAT and KLA dropped on new export curbs, and Palantir declined amid scrutiny over security flaws.
