Tech sector posts quarterly gains as AI momentum continues

The technology sector (XLK [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/XLK]) gained nearly 2.75% in the third quarter as strong demand for artificial intelligence and continued investment in AI infrastructure supported major technology stocks. In the third quarter, tech giants Nvidia (NVDA [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/NVDA]), Microsoft (MSFT [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/MSFT]), Meta Platforms (META [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/META]) and Apple (AAPL [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/AAPL]) gained 14.13%, 37.5%, 28.74%, and 15.08%, respectively. Julian Lin [https://seekingalpha.