Nvidia Leads with Massive Trading Volume Amid Tech Shifts and Innovations

1. Nvidia (Nasdaq: NVDA)
Nvidia dipped mildly by -1.96%, with the trading volume of 28.22B. NVIDIA has heavily invested in developing DLSS 4 with advanced GPUs running continuously for six years, enhancing super-resolution technology. The company may launch a CPO switch at the 2025 GTC, potentially entering high-growth stages, with mass production expected by August if trials succeed.

2. Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA)
Tesla dropped solidly by -3.36%, with the trading volume of 28.02B. Tesla reduces Cybertruck production, reallocating workers to the Model Y production line. Additionally, Tesla's Shanghai plant will halt operations for three weeks during Chinese New Year to accommodate increased production needs.

3. Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL)
Apple dropped solidly by -4.04%, with the trading volume of 16.47B. Lenovo leads global Q4 PC shipments, while HP ranks third. Apple's iPhone domestic sales drop, affecting future adjustments. Apple partners with Synchrony for a new "Buy Now, Pay Later" service. A new HomePod with LCD screens is expected by 2025, with components supplied by Tianma Microelectronics and Radiant Opto-Electronics.

4. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturingmpany Limited (NYSE: TSM)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturingmpany Limited gained solidly by 3.86%, with the trading volume of 8.25B. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company refused to produce Samsung's Exynos chips for its flagship model, reported strong AI-driven demand boosting revenue growth, and announced 2024 Q4 earnings exceeding expectations with a significant profit increase.

5. Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT)
Microsoft dipped mildly by -0.41%, with the trading volume of 6.50B. Microsoft announced integrating AI tools into consumer versions of Microsoft 365, resulting in the first subscription price increase in the U.S. in 12 years. AI features are added to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, raising the cost by $3 monthly.

6. Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN)
Amazon.Com dipped mildly by -1.20%, with the trading volume of 5.47B. Amazon confirms laying off approximately 200 employees in the fashion and fitness divisions, aiming to optimize the structure of its North American retail operations. Separately, a German court ruled against the Amazon Prime membership price increase, potentially leading to consumer collective lawsuits.

7. Broadcom (Nasdaq: AVGO)
Broadcom gained mildly by 0.62%, with the trading volume of 5.45B. Oppenheimer analysts highlight Broadcom, Marvell Technology, Nvidia, and Monolithic Power Systems as promising semiconductor stocks for substantial growth by 2025. Meanwhile, Broadcom faces a setback as Anexia shifts 12,000 virtual machines from VMware to KVM due to licensing cost increases.

8. Microstrategy Incorporated (Nasdaq: MSTR)
Microstrategy Incorporated gained mildly by 1.77%, with the trading volume of 5.31B. Benchmark reiterated its buy rating on Microstrategy with a target price of $650. Microstrategy reported Q3 2024 revenue of $343 million as of September 30, 2024.

9. Meta Platforms (Nasdaq: META)
Meta Platforms dipped mildly by -0.94%, with the trading volume of 5.10B. Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed ongoing investments in VR/AR technologies, despite significant previous spending. Additionally, Meta has announced plans to lay off about 5% of its underperforming workforce, approximately 3,600 employees, as part of a performance-based restructuring.

10. Unitedhealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH)
Unitedhealth Group Incorporated plunged by -6.04%, with the trading volume of 4.69B. UnitedHealth Group reported Q4 revenue of $100.8 billion, missing expectations of $101.7 billion, but adjusted EPS exceeded forecasts at $6.81. The FTC accused UnitedHealth and others of significantly raising drug prices, including for heart disease and cancer treatments.