Trump Media & Technology, Palantir, Nike, Chewy, Tesla: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today

Major U.S. stock indices closed positively on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.09% to finish at 39,164.06. The S&P 500 also increased by 0.09%, ending at 5,482.87, while the Nasdaq gained 0.3% to close at 17,858.68.

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

Trump Media & Technology Group DJT

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group declined by 6.42% to close at $36.73, with an intraday high and low of $40.54 and $36.16 respectively. The stock’s 52-week high and low are $79.38 and $22.55 respectively. The shares traded higher ahead of Thursday's first 2024 presidential debate, a showdown between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.

Palantir Technologies Inc. PLTR

Palantir Technologies shares rose by 4.65% to close at $25.22. The stock hit an intraday high of $25.4 and a low of $24.05. The 52-week high and low are $27.5 and $13.68 respectively. The company announced a strategic partnership with Voyager Space to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in advancing the space and defense technology sectors.

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Nike Inc. NKE

Nike shares closed at $94.19, a slight increase of 0.14%. The stock’s intraday high and low were $94.74 and $93.39 respectively, with a 52-week high and low of $123.39 and $88.66 respectively. The company reported fourth-quarter revenue of $12.6 billion, down 2% year-over-year.

Chewy Inc. CHWY

Chewy shares declined by 0.31% to close at $29.05. The stock hit an intraday high of $39.1 and a low of $27.15. The 52-week high and low are $40.22 and $14.69 respectively. The stock experienced significant upward movement following a tweet by Keith Gill, known as Roaring Kitty.

Tesla Inc. TSLA

Tesla Inc TSLA shares rose by 0.53% to close at $197.42. The stock hit an intraday high of $198.72 and a low of $194.05. The 52-week high and low are $299.29 and $138.8 respectively. CEO Elon Musk agreed with a shareholder that the company would likely hit a $24 trillion market cap ten years down the line, thanks to its success with humanoid robots and self-driving robotaxis.

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