Here's Why Nio, Alibaba, Palantir And GameStop Are Moving

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Here’s why shares of Nio, Alibaba, Palantir and GameStop are moving.

Shares of several Chinese stocks, including Nio Inc - ADR NIO, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd - ADR BABA and Pinduoduo Inc - ADR PDD are trading higher amid China becoming the world leader in foreign direct investment and president Xi delivering the keynote address at the World Economic Forum.

Palantir Technologies Inc PLTR shares are trading higher ahead of its Live Demo Day tomorrow and amid continued momentum driven by retail investor interest in the stock.

GameStop Corp. GME shares are trading higher amid continued momentum driven by retail investor interest in the stock. Shares traded as high as $136.63 during pre-market trading.