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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.
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President Trump's imposition of new tariffs on Chinese imports has contributed to a decline in the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT), which is currently down by 1.8%.
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Recent announcements regarding U.S. tariffs have notably affected the technology sector, which VGT is heavily invested in. President Trump announced a temporary pause on reciprocal tariffs for certain tech products, offering relief to companies such as Apple and Microsoft.
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(VGT) has seen a price increase of 3.2% in pre-market trading. Major indices, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, are rising due to President Trump's decision to exempt certain consumer electronics from new tariffs on Chinese imports, easing trade tensions for technology companies.
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The top contributors to VGT's performance include NVIDIA, which increased significantly, Microsoft with a modest rise amid internal challenges, and Apple, as consumers flock to stores ahead of possible price hikes due to tariffs.
