🟢 Tech ETF (XSD) is trading 1.78% up on August 17, 2026, driven by AI infrastructure demand

XSD is trading at $554.00, up 1.78%, as renewed demand for AI infrastructure lifts semiconductor shares.

• Micron is gaining roughly 3% pre-market after a strong AI-related revenue outlook.
• An upbeat Anthropic revenue forecast is supporting technology stocks broadly.
• Softer inflation, weak retail sales, and reduced September Fed hike expectations are also favoring growth-oriented technology stocks.