On August 14, 2026, WGMI is trading 2.4% up today as technology shares outperform on continued preference for AI and semiconductor exposure.
- Technology sector rose roughly 1%, while Nasdaq fell 0.50% intraday.
- Applied Materials reported record $9.12 billion revenue and $3.50 EPS; shares declined on elevated expectations.
- July retail sales fell 0.6% and August consumer sentiment fell to 51.0, pressuring broader growth sentiment; Bitcoin was nearly flat and offered no strong additional catalyst.