Major U.S. indices were mixed on Thursday with the Dow Jones declining 0.13% to 34,945.47, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq rose 0.07% to 14,113.67. The S&P 500 was also in the green and rose 0.12% to 4,508.24.
Transitioning from the general market overview, it’s important to highlight specific stocks that captured significant attention from retail traders and investors throughout the day.
Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:AMAT)
Applied Materials Inc. experienced a decline of 0.36% to close at $154.81. The stock fluctuated between a high of $157.76 and a low of $151.2 during the day, while its 52-week range is between $157.76 and $93.68. The company reported fiscal fourth-quarter financial results with a revenue of $6.72 billion and earnings of $2.12 per share, surpassing analyst estimates.
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA)
Alibaba’s stock fell by 9.14% to close at $79.11. The intraday trading saw the stock reaching a high of $80.77 and a low of $78.23, with a 52-week range of ...