Tech Stocks Slide as China Blocks Intel and AMD Chips; Key Economic Data and Earnings Due This Holiday-Shortened Week
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Dow Jones futures dropped as Intel and AMD shares sold off due to China blocking use of their chips in government computers. Tesla stock also skidded on an analyst downgrade.
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The PCE price index, new home sales, and some key earnings reports are expected this week. The stock market will be closed Friday for Good Friday.
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Arista Networks, Duolingo, Dexcom, and DraftKings are among the top stocks to watch, with Arista and DraftKings breaking out past buy points.
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Disney stock remains in buy range while IBM continues building a flat base. Procter & Gamble trades above a cup base buy point.
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Apple and Microsoft shares found support recently at key levels but both mega-cap tech stocks traded lower Monday morning.