FTEC is trading down 3% in pre-market as rising Middle East tensions and China's helium export halt drive a broad risk-off move in the technology sector.

  • Macroeconomic pressures including higher oil prices and a stronger USD are weighing on growth stocks and Nasdaq futures.
  • Investors are positioning cautiously ahead of key semiconductor earnings reports.
  • China's halt on helium exports adds significant uncertainty to AI and chip supply chains.