XSD is trading at $486.15 (+1.59%) as Nasdaq futures rise 0.42%, supporting a broader technology-sector rebound.

  • Investors are positioning ahead of the September 4, 2026 U.S. employment report; a soft payrolls reading is likely to strengthen rate-cut expectations.
  • NVIDIA is up 1.8% after announcing its $12.9 billion Hugging Face acquisition, helping offset semiconductor pressure from Broadcom’s weaker guidance.