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1. Nvidia (Nasdaq: NVDA)
Nvidia dipped mildly by -1.02%, with the trading volume of 26.80B. NVIDIA's trading volume reached $26.815 billion on September 17, 2024. Analysts at Wedbush indicated that a potential Federal Reserve rate cut could benefit AI-exposed companies like NVIDIA. Additionally, NVIDIA disclosed nine insider trading transactions on September 16, 2024.

2. Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA)
Tesla gained mildly by 0.48%, with the trading volume of 15.33B. Tesla introduces a new FSD feature for improved parking visualization, and announces the production milestone of its 100 millionth 4680 battery.

3. Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL)
Apple gained mildly by 0.22%, with the trading volume of 9.64B. Apple Inc. released iOS 18, compatible with 24 iPhone models, alongside the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro series. However, iPhone 16's pre-order volume was 37 million units, 12.7% lower than iPhone 15. Despite concerns, analysts remain optimistic about Apple's long-term prospects.

4. Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT)
Microsoft gained mildly by 0.88%, with the trading volume of 8.22B. Microsoft and BlackRock plan a $300 billion AI fund for data centers and energy projects. Microsoft announced a $60 billion stock buyback and a quarterly dividend of $0.83 per share. Copilot Pages were launched for enhanced AI collaboration.

5. Meta Platforms (Nasdaq: META)
Meta Platforms gained mildly by 0.57%, with the trading volume of 5.95B. Meta Platforms is launching special accounts for teenagers on Instagram with enhanced privacy and parental controls amid regulatory pressure. Additionally, Meta announced it will ban Russian media outlets, including RT, from using its platforms.

6. Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN)
Amazon.Com gained mildly by 1.08%, with the trading volume of 4.88B. Amazon's CEO announced a return to a five-day office workweek and management restructuring. Additionally, Intel will custom-design AI chips for Amazon.

7. Advanced Micro Devices (Nasdaq: AMD)
Advanced Micro Devices dipped mildly by -0.83%, with the trading volume of 4.52B. Advanced Micro Devices disclosed insider trading, with executive Hahn Ava selling 2,999 shares on September 15, 2024.

8. Intel (Nasdaq: INTC)
Intel gained mildly by 2.68%, with the trading volume of 4.26B. Intel plans to manufacture custom AI chips for Amazon AWS and satisfy Pentagon semiconductor requirements, potentially earning a $3.5 billion contract. The company faces significant restructuring, including layoffs and dividend cuts, as it aims to overcome recent challenges and reform its business.

9. Alphabet (Nasdaq: GOOGL)
Alphabet gained mildly by 0.80%, with the trading volume of 3.30B. Google has reset its $200 million Chile data center plans over environmental concerns. Truist Securities maintains a buy rating on Alphabet A, BMO Capital rates it as outperform, and Evercore ISI lowers its target to $200. Recent insider trading was disclosed.

10. Broadcom (Nasdaq: AVGO)
Broadcom dipped mildly by -0.94%, with the trading volume of 3.22B. Broadcom experienced a 2.9% decrease amid wider declines in the semiconductor sector.