Massive Trading Volumes: Nvidia Leads with AI Momentum
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Thursday, Aug 21, 2025 12:23 am ET2min read
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1. Nvidia (Nasdaq: NVDA)
Nvidia dipped mildly by -0.14%, with the trading volume of 37.06B. NVIDIA's August 27 financial results are anticipated to be a catalyst for AI market momentum, according to Wedbush Securities. Additionally, HSBC has raised NVIDIA's target price from $125 to $200.
2. Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR)
Palantir Technologies dipped mildly by -1.10%, with the trading volume of 33.23B. Palantir Technologies Inc.PLTR-- faced six consecutive days of declines, losing over $730 billion in market value, as short-selling firms unexpectedly gained. Additionally, PalantirPLTR-- and Fujitsu have signed a new AI platform licensing agreement.
3. Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA)
Tesla dipped mildly by -1.64%, with the trading volume of 24.88B. TeslaTSLA-- unveiled the new six-seat SUV Model Y L, priced from 33.9 million yuan, focusing on a versatile driving experience and continuing Tesla's electric vehicle legacy. Elon Musk stated that Model Y L production in the US won’t begin before the end of next year.
4. Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT)
Microsoft dipped mildly by -0.79%, with the trading volume of 14.04B. MicrosoftMSFT-- plans to discontinue discounts on Microsoft 365 subscriptions, potentially affecting enterprise purchases. Microsoft's AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman warns of societal risks from seemingly conscious AI. Microsoft will end support for OneNote on Windows 10 in 2025. Microsoft employees reveal high salaries in Cloud and AI sectors.
5. Advanced Micro Devices (Nasdaq: AMD)
Advanced Micro Devices dipped mildly by -0.81%, with the trading volume of 9.80B. AMDAMD-- released FidelityFX SDK 2.0 at the Gamescom, providing support for FSR 4.0.2 and FSR Redstone neural rendering. AMD confirmed Radeon RX 9060 graphics card is initially for OEM channels, with possible future retail availability. AMD addressed AM5 socket burn issues as a BIOS configuration problem. AMD has discontinued B650 chipset production to focus on the next generation.
6. Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL)
Apple dipped mildly by -1.97%, with the trading volume of 9.58B. AppleAAPL-- releases iOS and iPadOS 18.6.2, along with macOS Sequoia 15.6.1, as maintenance updates focusing on security enhancements. Meanwhile, MasimoMASI-- sues Apple for allegedly infringing their patent with the blood oxygen monitoring feature on Apple Watch.
7. Meta Platforms (Nasdaq: META)
Meta Platforms dipped mildly by -0.50%, with the trading volume of 8.82B. MetaMETA-- has paused AI hiring due to restructuring aimed at building a superintelligence lab. EntergyETR-- will construct three natural gas plants for Meta's largest data center. A former employee claims Meta inflated ad metrics and bypassed Apple's privacy rules. Meta plans a new AI-optimized data center by 2026.
8. Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN)
Amazon.Com dipped mildly by -1.84%, with the trading volume of 8.19B. AmazonAMZN-- plans to release a mid-to-high-end Android tablet next year, priced around $400, and is collaborating with Hertz to sell used cars on Amazon's platform, increasing Hertz's stock performance in pre-market trading.
9. Broadcom (Nasdaq: AVGO)
Broadcom dipped mildly by -1.27%, with the trading volume of 6.80B. CitigroupC-- identified Microchip TechnologyMCHP-- as a top semiconductor stock, while also recommending Texas InstrumentsTXN--, BroadcomAVGO--, Micron TechnologyMU--, Analog DevicesADI--, and NXP SemiconductorsNXPI-- for investment. Additionally, the U.S. government may consider equity stakes in firms receiving CHIPS Act subsidies.
10. Robinhood Markets (Nasdaq: HOOD)
Robinhood Markets dipped mildly by -2.01%, with the trading volume of 5.85B. Robinhood MarketsHOOD-- disclosed insider transactions in August 2025, with CFO Warnick Jason selling 100,000 shares on August 15 and Director Bhatt Baiju selling 418,300 shares on August 14.
Nvidia dipped mildly by -0.14%, with the trading volume of 37.06B. NVIDIA's August 27 financial results are anticipated to be a catalyst for AI market momentum, according to Wedbush Securities. Additionally, HSBC has raised NVIDIA's target price from $125 to $200.
2. Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR)
Palantir Technologies dipped mildly by -1.10%, with the trading volume of 33.23B. Palantir Technologies Inc.PLTR-- faced six consecutive days of declines, losing over $730 billion in market value, as short-selling firms unexpectedly gained. Additionally, PalantirPLTR-- and Fujitsu have signed a new AI platform licensing agreement.
3. Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA)
Tesla dipped mildly by -1.64%, with the trading volume of 24.88B. TeslaTSLA-- unveiled the new six-seat SUV Model Y L, priced from 33.9 million yuan, focusing on a versatile driving experience and continuing Tesla's electric vehicle legacy. Elon Musk stated that Model Y L production in the US won’t begin before the end of next year.
4. Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT)
Microsoft dipped mildly by -0.79%, with the trading volume of 14.04B. MicrosoftMSFT-- plans to discontinue discounts on Microsoft 365 subscriptions, potentially affecting enterprise purchases. Microsoft's AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman warns of societal risks from seemingly conscious AI. Microsoft will end support for OneNote on Windows 10 in 2025. Microsoft employees reveal high salaries in Cloud and AI sectors.
5. Advanced Micro Devices (Nasdaq: AMD)
Advanced Micro Devices dipped mildly by -0.81%, with the trading volume of 9.80B. AMDAMD-- released FidelityFX SDK 2.0 at the Gamescom, providing support for FSR 4.0.2 and FSR Redstone neural rendering. AMD confirmed Radeon RX 9060 graphics card is initially for OEM channels, with possible future retail availability. AMD addressed AM5 socket burn issues as a BIOS configuration problem. AMD has discontinued B650 chipset production to focus on the next generation.
6. Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL)
Apple dipped mildly by -1.97%, with the trading volume of 9.58B. AppleAAPL-- releases iOS and iPadOS 18.6.2, along with macOS Sequoia 15.6.1, as maintenance updates focusing on security enhancements. Meanwhile, MasimoMASI-- sues Apple for allegedly infringing their patent with the blood oxygen monitoring feature on Apple Watch.
7. Meta Platforms (Nasdaq: META)
Meta Platforms dipped mildly by -0.50%, with the trading volume of 8.82B. MetaMETA-- has paused AI hiring due to restructuring aimed at building a superintelligence lab. EntergyETR-- will construct three natural gas plants for Meta's largest data center. A former employee claims Meta inflated ad metrics and bypassed Apple's privacy rules. Meta plans a new AI-optimized data center by 2026.
8. Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN)
Amazon.Com dipped mildly by -1.84%, with the trading volume of 8.19B. AmazonAMZN-- plans to release a mid-to-high-end Android tablet next year, priced around $400, and is collaborating with Hertz to sell used cars on Amazon's platform, increasing Hertz's stock performance in pre-market trading.
9. Broadcom (Nasdaq: AVGO)
Broadcom dipped mildly by -1.27%, with the trading volume of 6.80B. CitigroupC-- identified Microchip TechnologyMCHP-- as a top semiconductor stock, while also recommending Texas InstrumentsTXN--, BroadcomAVGO--, Micron TechnologyMU--, Analog DevicesADI--, and NXP SemiconductorsNXPI-- for investment. Additionally, the U.S. government may consider equity stakes in firms receiving CHIPS Act subsidies.
10. Robinhood Markets (Nasdaq: HOOD)
Robinhood Markets dipped mildly by -2.01%, with the trading volume of 5.85B. Robinhood MarketsHOOD-- disclosed insider transactions in August 2025, with CFO Warnick Jason selling 100,000 shares on August 15 and Director Bhatt Baiju selling 418,300 shares on August 14.
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