NIQ ▼ -0.7% - NIQ Global Intelligence plc $NIQ - Global Tech Sales Forecast to Reach $1.4 Trillion in 2026, Even as 56% of Consumers Delay Purchases, NIQ Finds NIQ shares fell 0.7% despite the company's forecast that global tech sales will reach $1.4 trillion in 2026, a projection that underscores continued market demand even as consumer purchasing behavior shifts. The decline may reflect investor concern over the finding that 56% of consumers are delaying purchases, suggesting near-term headwinds for the tech sector despite longer-term growth prospects. 01-SEP-2026 03:03 AM ET