On Tuesday, major U.S. stock indices closed higher, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average increasing by 0.3% to 39,558.11 and the S&P 500 climbing 0.5% to 5,246.68. The Nasdaq also advanced, rising 0.75% to 16,511.18.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME)
GameStop shares soared by 59.84%, closing at $48.75. The stock hit an intraday high of $64.83 and a low of $36. Its 52-week high and low are $64.83 and $9.95 respectively. The company, along with AMC Entertainment Holdings, was poised for another strong session, according to CNBC's Mad Money host Jim Cramer. He said both companies could use the stock surge to raise capital through public offerings.
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMC)
AMC Entertainment shares jumped by 30.98%, closing at $6.85. The stock’s intraday high was $11.88 and the low was $5.85. Its 52-week high and low are $62.3 and $2.38 respectively. The company’s stock price surged by 121% in pre-market trading, marking a revival of the meme stock phenomenon.
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