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Why Is Cognex (CGNX) Stock Rocketing Higher Today

By: StockStory
October 13, 2025 at 14:05 PM EDT

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What Happened?

Shares of machine vision technology company Cognex (NASDAQ: CGNX) jumped 7.8% in the afternoon session after a broader market rally lifted technology stocks following positive developments on the U.S.-China trade front. 

U.S. stock indices, including the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite which gained 1.8%, moved higher after President Donald Trump's softer tone eased worries over trade tensions between the two countries. The positive market sentiment was further supported by news within the technology sector, as chipmaker Broadcom's stock jumped after announcing a collaboration with OpenAI. This combination of favorable macroeconomic news and strength in the semiconductor industry likely contributed to the gains in shares of other tech companies.

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What Is The Market Telling Us

Cognex’s shares are somewhat volatile and have had 10 moves greater than 5% over the last year. In that context, today’s move indicates the market considers this news meaningful but not something that would fundamentally change its perception of the business.

The previous big move we wrote about was 3 days ago when the stock dropped 6.6% as worries over worsening trade relations with China were triggered by critical comments from President Donald Trump. 

Trump targeted China's tightening controls on rare earth metals, which are vital components in many technology products from electric vehicles to defense systems. The president's tone and the suggestion of canceling a meeting with President Xi caused a rapid sell-off in the market. 

Earlier in the week, China announced new export controls on the critical minerals. Beijing's Commerce Ministry stated that foreign suppliers now need government approval to export products containing certain rare-earth materials. These materials are essential for producing high-tech goods, including computer chips, electric vehicles, and defense technology. Analysts viewed the move as a strategic assertion of China's dominance in the global rare earth supply chain, particularly amid ongoing trade tensions and ahead of an anticipated meeting between the US and Chinese presidents. 

Consequently, technology stocks with significant exposure to Chinese supply chains, such as Nvidia and AMD, experienced sharp declines. This downturn was exacerbated by the bearish sentiment surrounding a prolonged U.S. government shutdown, adding to overall market uncertainty.

Cognex is up 24.5% since the beginning of the year, and at $44.44 per share, it is trading close to its 52-week high of $46.87 from October 2025. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of Cognex’s shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $642.85.

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