Amazon, Ford, Intel, Chipotle, Apple: Why These Five Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today

U.S. stocks traded lower toward the end of trading, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 1.7% on Thursday to 12,595.60. The Dow traded down 0.76% to 32,784.30. The S&P 500 also experienced a decline, dropping 1.18% to 4,137.23. These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:

Amazon.com Inc AMZN: Amazon’s stock closed down by 1.50% at $119.57, with an intraday high of $121.64, a low of $118.35, and a 52-week range between $145.86 and $81.43. Amazon’s third-quarter revenue surged by 13% year-over-year to $143.1 billion, beating expectations. The company reported quarterly earnings of 94 cents per share, a significant increase from the 28 cents per share reported in the same period last year. CEO Andy Jassy highlighted the company’s success in optimizing its national fulfillment network in the U.S., which has significantly improved delivery speeds for Prime customers.

Ford Motor Company F: Ford’s stock closed down by 1.65% at $11.35, with an intraday high of $11.93, a low of $11.33, and a 52-week range between $15.42 and $10.9. Ford reported an 11% year-over-year increase in third-quarter revenue, amounting to $44 billion. However, the company’s earnings per share of 39 cents for the quarter missed the consensus estimate. Notably, Ford’s electric vehicle unit, Model e, saw a 44% year-over-year increase in wholesale unit sales. CEO Jim Farley expressed optimism about the company’s direction, emphasizing its focus on customer needs and innovative software.

Intel Corporation INTC: Intel’s stock closed down by 0.94% at $32.52, with an intraday high of $33.22, a low of $32.15, and a 52-week range between $40.07 and $24.73. Intel’s third-quarter earnings per share stood at 41 cents, surpassing the estimated 22 cents per share. The company reported revenue of $14.2 billion, which was a slight decline of 8% year-over-year. CEO Pat Gelsinger emphasized the company’s progress in AI and its commitment to delivering on customer commitments.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc CMG: Chipotle’s stock closed down by 1.92% at $1806.47, with an intraday high of $1852.02, a low of $1798.49, and a 52-week range between $2175.01 and $1344.05. Chipotle’s third-quarter revenue rose by 11.3% year-over-year to $2.5 billion. The company reported quarterly earnings of $11.36 per share, beating analyst estimates. Digital sales made up 36.6% of food and beverage revenue for the quarter. CEO Brian Niccol highlighted the company’s focus on delivering delicious food quickly and with great hospitality.

Apple Inc AAPL: Apple’s stock closed down by 2.46% at $166.89, with an intraday high of $171.38, a low of $165.67, and a 52-week range between $198.23 and $124.17. Apple is reportedly considering introducing two budget-friendly MacBook models tailored for the education sector. This move aims to compete with Google’s Chromebooks. The introduction of these affordable MacBooks could potentially change the competitive landscape in the educational tech market, where Apple’s high-end products have historically been less accessible due to their price.

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