Shares of analog chipmaker Microchip Technology (NASDAQMCHP) fell 5.9% in the afternoon session after Texas Instruments, a peer in the semiconductor industry, reported disappointing fourth-quarter results, highlighting rising inventory levels and softening demand in critical end markets. Texas Instruments' earnings guidance for the next quarter fell short of Wall Street's expectations. Adding to the negative was the fact that inventory levels increased, contributing to weaknesses in Japan and Europe, especially in the auto, and industrial markets. These weaknesses were partly offset by continued strength in China's auto and smartphone markets. These pockets of strength helped drive revenue and EPS past Wall Street's estimates during the quarter. Regardless, it was a challenging quarter, amplifying fears of weakening demand.

Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets one hour before the close of the markets on Friday. Below you can find the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's session.

Let's have a look at the top S&P500 gainers and losers in the middle of the day of today's session.

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