SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - Technology stocks fell Thursday as a harsh view of the semiconductor market and pessimism about the economic recovery contributed to broad losses across the sector.

Among the shares expected to see active trade in Thursday's session are Aetna, Campbell Soup, Hot Topic, Jack in the Box, Limited, NetApp, Sears, Sony and Stage Stores.

A roundup of shares likely to see active trading in Thursday's session.

Sales of storage-area network networking products boost results.

Investors in Wednesday's evening session will get another glimpse at how various retailers fared during the most recent quarter, with Hot Topic and PetSmart each expected to post a decline in earnings.

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