09:08 AM EDT, 04/19/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Technology stocks were steady premarket Friday as the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF ( XSD ) was inactive and the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund ( XLK ) was slightly lower recently.

Jabil ( JBL ) shares were 2.8% lower after the company placed Chief Executive Kenneth Wilson on paid leave, pending an inquiry into corporate policies.

Pros Holdings ( PRO ) said it appointed Todd McNabb as chief revenue officer. Pros Holdings ( PRO ) shares were down more than 1% pre-bell.

LSI Industries ( LYTS ) shares were up 0.2% after the company said it had acquired Florida-based metal and millwork manufacturer EMI Industries for $50 million in cash.