AMD’s $6.2B Volume Ranks 8th as Shares Drop 0.9% Despite Strong Q2 Earnings

On August 21, 2025, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) traded with a volume of $6.21 billion, a 36.56% decline from the prior day, ranking eighth in market activity. The stock closed at $161.77, reflecting a -0.90% drop from its previous close.

AMD reported Q2 2025 results showing $7.7 billion in revenue and $872 million in net income, driving a 49% share price increase over the quarter. The company’s ongoing buyback program and optimistic revenue guidance bolstered investor confidence despite broader tech sector pressures. Market participants noted that the stock’s performance contrasted with declines in the Nasdaq Composite, as investors awaited Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s policy insights.

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