Astera Stock Surges 7.40% on $1.4B Volume Surge, Ranking 60th in Market Activity

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Market participants highlighted the stock's volume surge as a key driver, with the price action aligning with broader sector momentum. Short-term technical indicators suggest a potential continuation of upward pressure, though volatility remains elevated due to mixed sentiment around regulatory hurdles in its core pipeline. Institutional buying activity was observed in afternoon trading, though retail participation showed a modest pullback compared to earlier in the week.

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