Investors were focused on President Trump's tariff policy on Thursday as the president unveiled plans for new chips tariffs that included exemptions for companies building in the U.S., or that have committed to build.

Apple stock was on course for a second day of solid gains, after President Trump said late Wednesday the iPhone maker and other tech companies could avoid 100% chip tariffs by [investing in U.S. manuf

Global technology stocks advanced on Thursday in a relief rally after the latest tariff salvo from U.S. President Donald Trump largely exempted industry heavyweights from his threat to impose 100% levy on chips and semiconductors.