Major U.S. indices closed mixed on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing 1.02% to 52,495.88 and the S&P 500 gaining 0.28% to 7,712.57, while the Nasdaq edged down 0.02% to 26,424.82.

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

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX)

SpaceX shares closed down 0.11% at $147.79, after trading between $143.27 and $148.66. The stock’s 52-week range is $104.83 to $225.64. In extended trading, the stock shot up 8.06% to $159.70.

SpaceX reported third-quarter revenue of $14.58 billion, up 161% year over year and above the $12.74 billion analyst estimate, while EPS of 35 cents beat expectations of 12 cents. Growth was led by its Super Intelligence segment, where revenue surged 830% to $7.6 billion, while Connectivity revenue rose 69% to $5.2 billion as Starlink subscribers reached 13.6 million.

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX)

Netflix stock declined 1.66% to close at $68.69, with an intraday high of $70.66 and low of $68.20. Its 52-week high is $124.86, while its 52-week low is $65.10. The shares dropped 5.78% to $64.72.

Netflix reported third-quarter revenue of $12.874 billion, up 12% year over year but slightly below the $12.876 billion analyst estimate, while EPS of 87 cents beat expectations of 82 cents.

The company forecast fourth-quarter revenue of $13.442 billion and EPS of 67 cents, both below Wall Street estimates of $13.517 billion and 73 cents, respectively, while setting its full-year revenue outlook at $51.1 billion.

Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI)

Super Micro Computer gained 1.15% to finish at $32.47, reaching an intraday high of $33.17 and low of $30.92. The stock’s 52-week range spans $19.49 to $55.35. The stock spiked 15.64% to $37.55 in extended trading.

Super Micro Computer raised its fiscal first-quarter 2027 revenue outlook to $18.5 billion-$19.5 billion from $14.5 billion-$15.5 billion, citing stronger demand for AI platforms. The company also increased its gross margin forecast to 12%-12.5% from 10.4%-10.8%, ahead of its full earnings report scheduled for Nov. 3.

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA)

Tesla stock rose 1.54% to close at $373.71, trading as high as $377.59 and as low as $363.64. Tesla’s 52-week high is $498.82, and its 52-week low is $297.38. In after-hours trading, the stock gained 1.8% to $380.45.

Elon Musk said SpaceX and Tesla had formed independent special committees to explore a potential merger at shareholders’ request, although no transaction terms had been agreed upon and a deal was far from certain. Musk, who leads both SpaceX and Tesla, said he supported the idea, citing potential synergies in AI, robotics, chip design and Starlink, but emphasized that any agreement would require shareholder approval, including support from at least 50% of all Tesla shares.

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META)

Meta stock fell 1.59% to $694.25, posting an intraday high of $696.51 and low of $681.05. Its 52-week high is $779.82, while its 52-week low is $520.26.

Meta is expected to report third-quarter revenue of $63.36 billion, up 23.7% year over year, while EPS is projected to decline to $5.89 from $7.25 a year earlier. The results will be announced on Wednesday after the market close. Analysts remained bullish on the Mark Zuckerberg-led company’s AI prospects, particularly its Muse assistant, as investors awaited updates on AI monetization, advertising growth and rising expenses following a second-quarter earnings miss.

Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings show that SpaceX stock scores favorably on Medium- and Long-Term Price Trends but receives a weaker rating on the Short-Term Price Trend.

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