Major U.S. indices were mixed on Tuesday with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.25% at 37,905.45 at the end of trading. The S&P 500 rose 0.29% to 4,864.60, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq ended the session up 0.43% at 15,425.94.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Netflix Inc. NFLX
Netflix closed with a 1.33% increase at $492.19, reaching an intraday high of $498.96 and a low of $481.4, with its 52-week range between $285.33 and $503.41. The streaming giant reported a revenue beat in its fourth-quarter earnings, adding 13.12 million net paid subscribers. Despite missing EPS estimates, Netflix’s focus on its ad-supported platform and a raised operating margin forecast for fiscal 2024 highlight its growth trajectory.
Digital World Acquisition Corp. DWAC
DWAC’s stock rose by 2.13% to $50.75, with a high of $58.72 and a low of $40.13, and a 52-week range of $12.34 to $58.72. The company, linked to former President Donald Trump, saw its stocks surge following his advancement in the Republican presidential nomination, reminiscent of the meme-stock saga. It should be noted that Trump has won the New Hampshire primary in which he went heads on against opponent Nikki Haley, a former governor and an erstwhile ambassador to the United Nations.
Alibaba Group Holding Limited BABA
Alibaba ended the day up 7.87% at $74.02, with an intraday peak of $74.5 and a low of $72.55. Its 52-week range is between $66.63 and $121.3. The stock rallied alongside other Chinese peers following China’s announcement of a $278 billion stimulus package aimed at stabilizing the slumping stock market.
Nuvve Holding Corp. NVVE
NVVE saw an impressive surge of 85.23%, closing at $5.52. The stock hit a high of $7.27 and a low of $2.88, with its 52-week range spanning from $2.78 to $105.6. The company’s shares jumped following the announcement of a $16 million project for fleet electrification with the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission.
Tesla Inc. TSLA
Tesla’s stock witnessed a modest increase of 0.16%, closing at $209.14. The stock fluctuated between $207.75 and $215.65 during the day, with a 52-week range of $138.07 to $299.29. As Tesla prepares to report its fourth quarter earnings, investors are keenly observing its margin and demand outlook, especially after its strategic price cuts in 2023.
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