SOXQ is trading 2.6% up in pre-market as tech sentiment strengthens following Samsung’s record quarterly profit driven by AI memory chip demand.

  • NASDAQ-100 futures rose 0.75%, supporting semiconductor-heavy ETFs amid a lack of major U.S. economic data releases scheduled for July 09, 2026.
  • The move is primarily driven by overnight risk appetite and sector follow-through rather than fresh macroeconomic data.
  • Optimism around the semiconductor complex is further reinforced by a rebound in major tech names and generally stronger futures.