SPTE is trading 1.8% higher as the information technology sector leads pre-market gains, driven by strong Nasdaq futures and a broad recovery in growth stocks.
- Market sentiment is supported by easing Middle East tensions and anticipation surrounding major chip earnings like AMD, keeping AI and semiconductor momentum in focus.
- Macro tailwinds, including joint U.S.–Japan currency intervention and cooling oil prices, have improved risk appetite ahead of key U.S. Trade Balance and JOLTS data.