08:41 AM EDT, 07/05/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Technology stocks were steady pre-bell Friday as the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was inactive and the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) was up a slight 0.2%.

ASML Holding ( ASML ) may expand its headquarters and manufacturing facility in the Dutch town of Veldhoven, the Netherlands Council of State ruled Wednesday, rejecting complaints by two residents opposed to the semiconductor company's expansion. ASML Holding ( ASML ) was 0.5% higher premarket.