XSD is trading at $479.97, up 1.69%, as strong technology-company results renewed AI optimism and helped ease concerns about AI valuations and infrastructure spending.

  • Asian technology markets rallied, with South Korea’s KOSPI up 2.6% and Taiwan’s Taiex up 0.9%.
  • U.S. index futures were higher, including Nasdaq futures up 0.71%; no major U.S. economic indicators were scheduled for October 21.
  • Meta and Tesla earnings later Wednesday remain key tests for tech sentiment.