AMD, CRISPR Therapeutics, Paycom Software, DraftKings, Tesla: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today

Major U.S. indices ended in the green on Tuesday, with the Dow gaining nearly 124 points or 0.4% to 33,052.87. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq indices also ended the day in positive territory. The S&P rose 0.65% to 4,193.80, while the Nasdaq rose 0.48% to 12,851.24.

These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD

AMD closed the day with a 2.41% increase, settling at $98.5. The stock experienced intraday fluctuations, ranging from a low of $94.07 to a high of $98.82. Over the past 52 weeks, AMD has hit a peak of $132.83 and a low of $58.03. The chipmaker reported strong third-quarter earnings, driven by robust PC and server processor sales, despite a lukewarm Q4 guidance that led to a drop in after-hours trading.

CRISPR Therapeutics CRSP

CRSP’s stock remained steady, closing at $38.93. The stock’s performance today was stable, with no significant fluctuations. Over the past 52 weeks, CRSP has reached a high of $72 and a low of $37.55. Today’s trading halt due to the FDA advisory committee’s review of the Biologics License Application for exagamglogene autotemcel marked a significant moment for the company.

Paycom Software, Inc. PAYC

Paycom Software experienced a 2.05% increase, closing at $244.97. The stock’s intraday performance saw a high of $247.42 and a low of $239.01, with a 52-week range between $374.04 and $236.87. Despite strong third-quarter earnings, the company’s stock faced pressure in after-hours trading due to a weaker-than-expected revenue guidance for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2023.

DraftKings Inc. DKNG

DraftKings’ stock rose by 2.60%, closing at $27.62. The stock hit an intraday high of $27.79 and a low of $26.42, with a 52-week range of $34.49 to $10.69. The company announced plans to launch its online sportsbook in Maine through a deal with the Passamaquoddy Tribe.

Tesla, Inc. TSLA

Tesla closed the day with a 1.76% increase, settling at $200.84. The stock ranged from $194.07 to $202.8 throughout the day, with a 52-week high of $299.29 and a low of $101.81. Despite the broader market’s slight uptick, TSLA faced pressure due to weak China weekly insurance registrations and unionization efforts around its Fremont plant, as discussed in this analyst note.

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