Major U.S. indices ended Wednesday on a mixed note, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 1.09% to 52,348.39, the S&P 500 slipping 0.28% to 7,482.21, while the Nasdaq gained 0.2% to close at 25,870.65.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors through the day.
Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA)
Nvidia’s stock rose 3.65% to close at $204.12, after trading between an intraday low of $195.06 and a high of $205.16; the stock’s 52-week range is $161.16 to $236.54.
The chip giant stayed in focus as traders reacted to reports that China may allow a limited number of H200 chips to reach top AI firms, while strategists continued to frame the company as a central beneficiary of the AI buildout and long-term demand for advanced semiconductors.
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA)
Alibaba jumped 11.05% to finish at $108.98, with an intraday low of $105.65 and a high of $109.82; the stock’s 52-week range is $91.99 to $192.67. In the after-hours trading, the stock rose 1.03% to $110.10.
The Chinese e-commerce and cloud leader drew strong buying after a Jefferies analyst argued that much of the pessimism around the stock may already be priced in, while also pointing to expectations for solid June-quarter execution and faster growth at AliCloud as demand for AI services builds.
Separately, it was reported that Chinese officials have told the Jack Ma-founded company that they may receive permission to buy some Nvidia H200 chips.
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI)
Levi Strauss slipped 1.18% to close at $24.37, ranging from a low of $23.73 to a high of $24.56 during the session; the stock’s 52-week range is $17.72 to $25.58. In extended trading, the stock tanked 5.9% to $22.93.
The denim maker remained in view after reporting strong second-quarter results, with management highlighting organic revenue growth, gains in direct-to-consumer sales, better margins, and a raised full-year outlook, while also pointing to expanding momentum in women’s, tops, and premium lifestyle offerings.
Levi Strauss reported stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter 2026 results, with net revenue rising 8% year over year to $1.56 billion and adjusted EPS increasing to 28 cents from 22 cents a year earlier.
The company also raised its full-year 2026 guidance, now expecting reported revenue growth of 7.0% to 7.5%, organic revenue growth of 5.5% to 6.0%, and adjusted EPS of $1.46 to $1.52, up from its prior outlook. Levi additionally increased its quarterly dividend by 14% to 16 cents per share, reflecting confidence in its growth outlook and cash generation.
MDA Space Ltd. (NYSE:MDA)
MDA Space fell 2.18% to end the day at $38.67, moving between an intraday low of $38.13 and a high of $39.73; the stock’s 52-week range is $23.23 to $49.37. The shares fell 6.18% to $36.28 in the after-hours session.
MDA Space announced a bought-deal offering of 20 million common shares at $35.60 per share, with underwriters granted a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the offering. The company expects to raise approximately $712 million in gross proceeds, which will be used to help fund its acquisition of Collecte Localisation Satellites (CLS) and repay a portion of CLS’s debt.
Separately, MDA Space agreed to acquire a 70% stake in CLS for approximately CA$920 million ($649 million). CLS, an Earth observation and satellite IoT solutions provider, is expected to generate about CA$465 million ($328.3 million) in 2026 revenue. Shares fell in after-hours trading as investors reacted to the equity offering despite the strategic acquisition announcement.
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO)
Broadcom advanced 4.83% to close at $388.69, after trading as low as $376.89 and as high as $395.09; the stock’s 52-week range is $269.58 to $495.
The semiconductor and infrastructure software company rallied after Apple said it would expand spending with Broadcom in a multiyear agreement expected to top $30 billion, a deal that calls for more than 15 billion U.S.-made chips and reinforces Broadcom’s role in Apple’s domestic manufacturing push.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings indicate Nvidia stock has a Momentum score in the 62nd percentile and a Value score in the 7th percentile.
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