U.S. stocks showcased a positive momentum on Tuesday. The Dow Jones index surged, marking an increase of over 200 points or 0.62% to 33,141.38. The NASDAQ and the S&P 500 indices also followed suit, with the former rising by 0.93% to 13,139.87 and the latter gaining 0.73% to settle at 4,247.68.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT): Microsoft’s stock performance for the day showcased a rise of 0.37%, closing at $330.53 with an intraday high of $331.84 and a low of $327.6. The 52-week range stands between $366.78 and $213.43. The tech giant reported a 13% year-over-year increase in its fiscal first-quarter revenue, with Amy Hood, the executive vice president and CFO, attributing the success to consistent execution by their sales teams and partners.
Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG): Alphabet’s Class A stock surged by 1.69%, closing at $138.81. The intraday high and low were $139.36 and $137.42, respectively, with a 52-week range of $141.22 to $83.34. The company’s Class C stock closed 1.61% higher for the day at $140.12. The Google parent