On Wednesday, key U.S. indices closed lower, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average declining nearly 1.1% to 38,441.54, the S&P 500 dropping 0.7% to 5,266.95, and the Nasdaq finishing the day down approximately 0.6% at 16,290.58.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR)
Palantir Technologies’ stock exhibited a slight decline, dropping by 0.52% to close at $20.94. The stock fluctuated between $20.64 and $20.99 throughout the day, while its 52-week range stands between $13.56 and $27.50. Palantir stock moved as the company expanded its partnership with Eaton Corporation, integrating its Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) into Eaton's operations.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS)
The shares of AST SpaceMobile soared, closing up 69.23% at $9.02, after hitting an intraday high of $9.35 and a low of $5.68. The stock also touched its 52-week high of $9.35, significantly outperforming its 52-week low of $1.97. The surge came amid news of a collaboration with Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ), which could potentially revolutionize mobile connectivity through direct-to-cellular AST SpaceMobile service.
Salesforce (NYSE:CRM)
Ending the day on a positive note, Salesforce’s stock inched up 0.66% to $271.62. The stock’s intraday high was $272.87 and the low was $267.77, with a 52-week high of $318.71 and a low of $193.68. The company’s first-quarter earnings report revealed a mixed outcome, with revenue falling short of expectations but earnings per share beating estimates, alongside a softer guidance for the future.
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS)
Walt Disney’s stock declined by 1.52%, closing at $100.88. Throughout the trading session, the stock hit a high of $102.08 and a low of $100.77, while its 52-week range is between $78.73 and $123.74. Disney shares dipped as Lisa Valentino, a senior executive overseeing digital initiatives at Disney Advertising Sales, departed amidst ongoing upfront negotiations, reflecting potential concerns about continuity and strategy within the company’s advertising division.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)
Tesla’s stock experienced a modest drop of 0.32%, closing at $176.19. The electric vehicle maker’s shares reached a high of $178.15 and a low of $173.93 during the session, with a 52-week high of $299.29 and a low of $138.80. Speculation arose as reports suggested Elon Musk could assume an advisory role for former President Donald Trump, potentially impacting investor sentiment.
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