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Camera maker GoPro remains the focus of Wall Street investors as we close out the week. Let's look at the technology stocks to watch Friday:

GoPro. Shares of the company jumped more than 5% at $32.87 in morning trading, one day after jumping 30% on its first day of trading on the Nasdaq exchange. The high-definition camera maker unveiled its initial public offering on Wednesday with a starting price of $24 per share.

Apple. The tech giant is reportedly working on smart home hardware that integrates with iPhones, iPads and potentially an iWatch. According to 9to5Mac, Apple has assembled a team to work on smart home products, but there are no details on what type of devices they're developing. The company hinted at its plans for the home during June's Worldwide Developers Conference, when it introduced the HomeKit to give mobile devices more control over home automation.

Intel. The chip maker earned an upgrade to 'market perform" from Bernstein, reports CNBC. The company is among several in tech shifting its focus away from the lagging personal computer market in favor of smartphones, tablets and other emerging gadgets.

Google. The company's Advanced Technology and Projects Group confirmed electronics maker LG will make an Android tablet capable of supporting 3-D, reports The Wall Street Journal. The device would be available to consumers in 2015.

Alibaba. The Chinese Internet giant will reportedly choose the New York Stock Exchange over Nasdaq for its initial public offering. CNBC reports the company will trade under the ticker symbol BABA. Alibaba's IPO is poised to become one of the biggest in history.

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