CHPS is trading at $81.41, +1.76%, as reports of exploratory Intel and SK Hynix U.S. memory-production talks boost semiconductor sentiment, though SK Hynix says no plans are confirmed.

  • Information technology is outperforming.
  • Broader markets are modestly higher after stronger August retail sales.
  • Elevated Treasury yields and expectations for a Federal Reserve rate decision remain offsets for growth stocks.