2020-03-19: Esports, Gaming Thrive, Adapt As Nation Grapples With Pandemic. Shares of several technology companies are trading higher, rebounding from earlier weakness. Markets have been volatile amid the coronavirus outbreak, with central banks and governments around the world enacting stimulus measures.. Shares of several technology, software and semiconductor companies are trading lower amid continued global coronavirus concerns. The virus has caused global economic disruption and negatively impacted supply chains for many tech companies. UPDATE: Several stocks in the sector have since reversed.