01:41 PM EST, 01/21/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Tech stocks were higher Tuesday afternoon, with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) up 1% and the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) rising 2.1%.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor index advanced 2%.
SoundHound AI's ( SOUN ) shares rose more than 13% after Rekor Systems ( REKR ) said it will combine its vehicle recognition software with the company's voice and conversational AI to improve emergency vehicle technology. Rekor ( REKR ) shares were up 0.6%.