Technology stocks tumbled at the opening bell Tuesday led by giants Yahoo Inc. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. as the broader market retreated on new oil price increases and other economic worries.

Technology stocks tumble, led by Apple and Yahoo, as the broader market moves mostly flat despite news of lower oil prices.

Technology stocks tumble, led by Apple and Yahoo, as the broader market moves mostly flat despite news of lower oil prices.

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - Technology stocks had a hard time finding gains in early trading Wednesday, with the latest in the wrangling between billionaire investor Carl Icahn and Yahoo Inc. highlighting the early market session.

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - Technology stocks rose at the opening bell Wednesday while Yahoo Inc. turned in mixed trading following reports that billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn is considering mounting a proxy war on the beleaguered Web portal.

I decided to crunch some numbers to see how technology stocks performed versus traditional stocks over the long haul. Here's how it turned out.

Technology stocks move higher as the broader market advances, although Yahoo retreats on a report that Microsoft won’t raise its bid for the company.

Technology stocks move higher as the broader market advances, although Yahoo retreats on a report that Microsoft won’t raise its bid for the company.

Technology stocks show some signs of life, with Yahoo shares among the advancers after Citigroup raises its rating on the stock.

Technology stocks are mostly in the red as reports began to surface about possible dissention on Yahoo’s board regarding Microsoft’s $44.6 billion acquisition offer.