🟢 Semiconductor ETF (SMH) is trading 1.6% up in pre-market after Intel–SK Hynix talks on U.S. memory-chip production

SMH is trading at $554.06, up 1.56% before the September 17, 2026 open, after reported Intel–SK Hynix discussions around U.S. memory-chip production.

• Intel and SK Hynix rose, supporting broader semiconductor shares.
• S&P 500, Nasdaq, and index futures are higher as broader risk appetite improves.
• The Federal Reserve’s September 16 rate hike, elevated Treasury yields, and upcoming housing data may limit gains in rate-sensitive technology stocks.