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A U.S. federal court ruling against President Trump's tariffs is anticipated to ease trade tensions and bolster market sentiment within technology sectors represented by the ETF.
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Additionally, key contributors to VGT's performance include Nvidia, which is launching a new, cheaper AI chip for the Chinese market amid U.S. export restrictions; Apple, expanding manufacturing in India and increasing trade-in values in China; and Microsoft.
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(VGT) is currently down by 2.3%, reflecting a broader market trend as the S&P 500 Index has also declined significantly. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a substantial tax bill, projected to add approx to the national debt over the next decade, raising concerns about fiscal health.
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Significant contributors to VGT's performance include Microsoft, Nvidia, Apple, and Broadcom, all of which experienced declines.
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Among VGT's holdings, Apple Inc. has faced scrutiny over a potential partnership with Alibaba Group, raising national security concerns. Former President Donald Trump criticized Apple CEO Tim Cook regarding manufacturing shifts to India.
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Within the ETF's holdings, Nvidia saw a notable stock surge following a chip supply deal with an AI startup and favorable remarks from President Trump. Microsoft reached a 21-week high amid job cuts and a new partnership in conversational AI.
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Among the ETF's holdings, NVIDIA (NVDA) emerged as a top performer, with notable discussions to supply advanced AI chips to Saudi Arabia, while Broadcom (AVGO) announced a collaboration with Corning to enhance AI data center processing capabilities.
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Among VGT's holdings, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. reported strong first-quarter results, surpassing analysts' expectations, which led to a notable rise in its shares during after-hours trading. Other top contributors to VGT's performance include Microsoft, Qualcomm, Broadcom, and Texas Instruments.
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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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(VGT) has seen a decline of over 2% today, coinciding with an unexpected contraction in the U.S. economy by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, attributed to a surge in imports ahead of new tariffs.
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Among the ETF's holdings, Microsoft saw increased performance following the introduction of enhanced AI capabilities in its Microsoft 365 Copilot app, while Nvidia faced potential shipment limitations for its H20 chips due to U.S. export restrictions.
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(VGT) reported a daily return of approximately 4.03%. Among VGT's holdings, NVIDIA led the performance with a substantial increase, followed by Apple, Microsoft, Broadcom, and AMD, all contributing positively to the ETF's overall performance.
