Shares of technology companies gave back some gains as traders cashed in profits following a stellar 2024 for the sector.
Nvidia, maker of the chips powering the artificial-intelligence revolution, gave back roughly 2.5% but remain up almost threefold for 2024. Another AI play, Palantir, lost 3.7% but remains up almost fivefold for 2024.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has increased its overall stake in VeriSign, a provider of Internet domain-name registry services.
President elect Donald Trump's inner circle appeared to clash on social media about the issue of providing more visas for skilled technology workers.
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