High Stakes: Surging Trading Volumes Amid Tech Fluctuations

1. Nvidia (Nasdaq: NVDA)
Nvidia dipped mildly by -2.33%, with the trading volume of 35.34B. NVIDIA faces scrutiny over its security issues after a revealing People's Daily comment and official talks, asserting the absence of backdoors. Additionally, its partnership with Innoscience for chip development remains in testing, without substantial orders yet.

2. Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA)
Tesla dipped mildly by -1.83%, with the trading volume of 26.84B. Tesla saw significant Model Y registration declines across key European markets in July, despite substantial upgrades to the vehicle, amid challenges from CEO Elon Musk's aggressive political stances in the region and Autopilot-related lawsuits.

3. Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN)
Amazon.Com plunged by -8.27%, with the trading volume of 26.32B. Amazon's Q2 AWS growth was 17.5%, with annual revenue over $123 billion. Despite disappointing cloud business growth and weak guidance, Amazon remains optimistic, investing in infrastructure like data centers and aiding organizations' cloud transitions.

4. Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL)
Apple dipped mildly by -2.50%, with the trading volume of 19.88B. Apple CEO Tim Cook surpasses Steve Jobs' tenure, marking 5091 days. Apple plans increased AI investments, recording $940.36 billion revenue in Q3, a 9.6% growth. New iPhone 17 Air battery features metal casing, approximately 2900mAh capacity.

5. Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT)
Microsoft dipped mildly by -1.76%, with the trading volume of 15.21B. Microsoft's AI investment is projected to reach $3.64 trillion by 2025. Mizuho raised its target price to $625. Microsoft will discontinue Windows 11 SE, concluding its educational market trial. Additionally, it has increased the .NET bug bounty reward to $40,000 and raised annual capital expenditure.

6. Meta Platforms (Nasdaq: META)
Meta Platforms dropped solidly by -3.03%, with the trading volume of 14.28B. Meta plans to acquire AI video company Pika, enhancing video generation capabilities. Their Q2 earnings received praise from Wall Street, leading to increased profit forecasts. Meta is investing heavily in AI to boost infrastructure and exploring additional video technology strategies.

7. Advanced Micro Devices (Nasdaq: AMD)
Advanced Micro Devices dipped mildly by -2.64%, with the trading volume of 12.80B. AMD plans to introduce a standalone neural processing unit (NPU) for desktops, pushing AI accessibility. The company is also evaluating a separate NPU solution for PCs aimed at enhancing AI capabilities for personal users. Additionally, AMD's Zen 5 processors promise improved performance and efficiency.

8. Coinbase Global (Nasdaq: COIN)
Coinbase Global plunged by -16.70%, with the trading volume of 10.03B. Coinbase Global reported Q2 earnings below expectations, driven by weak trading volume, despite stablecoin investment gains. The company introduced its first perpetual contract product to US retail users. Jefferies and JPMorgan cut their target prices to $375 and $342, respectively.

9. Unitedhealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH)
Unitedhealth Group Incorporated dropped solidly by -4.76%, with the trading volume of 9.56B. UnitedHealth appointed Bain Capital's Wayne DeVeydt as the new CFO. Deutsche Bank lowered UnitedHealth's target price to $275. The healthcare giant's earnings report disappointed significantly, reaching a five-year low due to multiple challenges.

10. Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR)
Palantir Technologies dipped mildly by -2.58%, with the trading volume of 9.28B. Palantir reported a trading volume of 92.78 billion USD on August 1, positioning it 10th in U.S. stock market trading activity for the day.