Shares of technology companies rose as traders rotated back into software and artificial-intelligence stocks following fears about the course of the artificial-intelligence revolution.

Among the companies under particular pressure, Palantir Technologies rose after analysts at brokerage Mizuho upgraded shares of the AI analytics company, saying it retained a first mover advantage in its consulting niche.

Shares of smart-watch and GPS device maker Garmin surged after it logged earning ahead of the mean Wall Street target.


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