U.S. stocks ended on a positive note on Thursday with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.5% at 37,468.41. The S&P 500 too rose 0.9% to 4,780.94 while the Nasdaq gained 1.35% to 15,055.65.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors through the day:
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)
Apple’s stock rose by 3.26% to close at $188.63, fluctuating between $185.83 and $189.14 throughout the day. The stock’s 52-week range has been between $133.77 and $199.62. The tech giant, recently targeted by the European Commission for data requests under the EU's Digital Services Act, has been navigating a complex regulatory environment while maintaining its market position.
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL)
PayPal Holdings witnessed a 3.67% increase in its stock price, closing at $62.09. The stock hit an intraday high of $62.47 and a low of $60.12, with a 52-week range of $50.25 to $88.63. Despite recent downgrades by analysts, the company’s stock has shown resilience, bouncing back ...