Stock futures steady amid renewed recession risk; Snap shares plunge after ad sector warning; Twitter shares lower with Q2 earnings in focus; Mattel shares dip after solid Q2 profits, price hikes and Seagate warning hits memory chip makers.

Technology stocks have suffered recently, with the S&P 500 Information Technology index dropping 19% year to date.

This screen is made up of companies that BofA strategists think will beat fourth-quarter earnings expectations.

Seagate Technology shares rose after the disk-drive maker reported stronger-than-expected earnings and buoyant guidance.

The hard disk drive business reaches a structural inflection, yielding more stable supply/demand dynamics, UBS said.

Seagate was down despite beating analysts fourth quarter earnings and revenue estimates.

Investors must be more defensive when it comes to semiconductor stocks, Mizuho says, downgrading Microchip Technology and NXP.

Investors are particularly enthusiastic for Western Digital and Seagate amid explosive demand for the Chia digital currency.

Seagate forecasts return to year-over-year revenue growth in fiscal fourth quarter.

Amyris is showing progress in one key area, but it may not be enough.

The disgraced investor and convicted felon launched a cryptocurrency last July after his release from prison.

The National Highway Transit Safety Administration received over 50 complaints over brake hose ruptures.