08:46 AM EDT, 10/04/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Technology stocks were flat to higher pre-bell Friday, with the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) inactive and The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) up 1.2%.

Amkor Technology ( AMKR ) shares were up over 4% after the company and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ( TSM ) said they agreed to collaborate on advanced packaging and testing capabilities in Arizona.