Tech stocks were gaining late Friday afternoon with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) up 0.4% and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index adding 1%.
In company news, Masimo (MASI) shares rose 2.1% after the US International Trade Commission issued a limited exclusion order on Thursday that may potentially ban Apple (AAPL) from importing Apple Watches with light-based pulse oximetry functionality. Apple rose 0.5%.
Intel (INTC) shares jumped over 9% following better-than-expected Q3 results and upbeat guidance.
AgriFORCE Growing Systems (AGRI) shares soared 10% after the company regained compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement.
SolarWinds (SWI) is evaluating options including a potential sale and is working with financial advisors on a sale process that could begin early next year, Bloomberg reported late Thursday. Its shares rose 6%.
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