Chipmaker Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN) said Friday that it will become a component of the NASDAQ-100 Index and the NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index prior to market open on Monday, April 23.
Texas Instruments will replace First Solar, Inc. (FSLR).
The NASDAQ-100 Index, launched in January 1985, is one of the most widely followed benchmarks in the world. The NASDAQ-100 Index is the basis of the PowerShares QQQ Trust (QQQ) which aims to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond with the NASDAQ-100 Index's performance.
In addition, options, futures and structured products based on the NASDAQ-100 Index and the PowerShares QQQ Trust trade on various exchanges.
For comments and feedback contact: editorial@rttnews.com
Business News
June 12, 2026 17:14 ET Major central bank action was the focus this week in economic news. The European Central Bank became the first major central bank to move in response to the rising inflationary pressures in the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East. In North America, the U.S. inflation and trade data as well as Canada’s central bank decision gained attention. The Chinese trade data was the main news in Asia.