[BRIEFING.COM] The major averages remain little changed from previous levels at midday.
Lumentum (LITE 987.36, +106.10, +12.04%) is now the best-performing S&P 500 name today as semiconductor equipment names post solid gains today. Coherent (COHR 308.28, +26.42, +9.37%) and Corning (GLW 169.68, +15.38, +9.97%) are among the other outperformers, while Intel (INTC 105.23, +9.43, +9.84%) remains a standout amid positive analyst commentary and reports of possible price increases. The PHLX Semiconductor Index is up 2.2%, extending its month-to-date gain for September to 4%.