Nvidia and Palantir Lead Trading Volume Surge Amid Market Shifts
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Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025 12:23 am ET2min read
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1. Nvidia (Nasdaq: NVDA)
Nvidia dropped solidly by -3.50%, with the trading volume of 33.45B. Cadence Design SystemsCDNS-- collaborates with NVIDIANVDA-- to revolutionize power analysis, leveraging the Dynamic Power Analysis application for accelerated dynamic power analysis of billion-gate AI designs in hours.
2. Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA)
Tesla dipped mildly by -1.75%, with the trading volume of 25.28B. Zhiji Auto, Xiangdao Chuxing, and Saic Motor Intelligence have launched an L4 Robotaxi line in Shanghai, connecting the International Tourism Resort and Pudong Airport. This is Shanghai’s first autonomous driving demonstration to cover both highways and surface roads.
3. Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR)
Palantir Technologies plunged by -9.35%, with the trading volume of 22.27B. Fujitsu and PalantirPLTR-- have signed a new licensing agreement for an AI platform.
4. Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT)
Microsoft dipped mildly by -1.42%, with the trading volume of 10.96B. MicrosoftMSFT-- confirmed a code issue in the Teams sidebar, causing login issues, with 25% of users already patched. They also revealed Excel's new COPILOT function for AI-driven data processing and received a foldable phone patent incorporating Surface Pro's kickstand design.
5. Advanced Micro Devices (Nasdaq: AMD)
Advanced Micro Devices dropped solidly by -5.44%, with the trading volume of 10.86B. AMDAMD-- confirmed that changes to the Ryzen 7000 series design won't affect performance or cooling. The company also introduced the budget-friendly Ryzen 5 9500F processor based on Zen 5 architecture and announced a November event to outline its product and technology roadmap.
6. Meta Platforms (Nasdaq: META)
Meta Platforms dipped mildly by -2.07%, with the trading volume of 9.27B. MetaMETA-- has restructured its AI team into four independent units, reallocating AI personnel significantly, following substantial recent talent investments. Some executives are set to leave. Additionally, Meta is under scrutiny for allegedly allowing its AI to engage in inappropriate conversations with children.
7. Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL)
Apple dipped mildly by -0.14%, with the trading volume of 9.09B. AppleAAPL-- announced the iPhone 17 is entering mass production, with some manufacturing shifting to India. The iPhone 17 series might be the last to feature camera control buttons. Apple also unveiled an environmentally-friendly iPhone 17 case using synthetic fibers.
8. Intel (Nasdaq: INTC)
Intel surged by 6.97%, with the trading volume of 7.61B. IntelINTC-- is facing increased talent loss amid project cancellations and layoffs under CEO Patrick Gelsinger. Meanwhile, Samsung is actively recruiting Intel's top engineers. Additionally, the US government is considering acquiring a stake in Intel through subsidies under the Chips Act.
9. Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN)
Amazon.Com dipped mildly by -1.50%, with the trading volume of 6.82B. AmazonAMZN-- launched its low-cost platform Bazaar in Mexico, upgraded its cross-border logistics network in China, and experienced insider trading activities involving executive sell-offs. Amazon's AI chip director joined Arm HoldingsARM-- to develop custom chips.
10. Unitedhealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH)
Unitedhealth Group Incorporated dipped mildly by -1.38%, with the trading volume of 6.78B. Recently, Berkshire Hathaway and other institutions disclosed purchases of UnitedHealthUNH-- in their second-quarter holdings reports. Bank of AmericaBAC-- advises caution for investors considering following suit due to UnitedHealth's substantial profitability paired with significant uncertainties.
Nvidia dropped solidly by -3.50%, with the trading volume of 33.45B. Cadence Design SystemsCDNS-- collaborates with NVIDIANVDA-- to revolutionize power analysis, leveraging the Dynamic Power Analysis application for accelerated dynamic power analysis of billion-gate AI designs in hours.
2. Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA)
Tesla dipped mildly by -1.75%, with the trading volume of 25.28B. Zhiji Auto, Xiangdao Chuxing, and Saic Motor Intelligence have launched an L4 Robotaxi line in Shanghai, connecting the International Tourism Resort and Pudong Airport. This is Shanghai’s first autonomous driving demonstration to cover both highways and surface roads.
3. Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR)
Palantir Technologies plunged by -9.35%, with the trading volume of 22.27B. Fujitsu and PalantirPLTR-- have signed a new licensing agreement for an AI platform.
4. Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT)
Microsoft dipped mildly by -1.42%, with the trading volume of 10.96B. MicrosoftMSFT-- confirmed a code issue in the Teams sidebar, causing login issues, with 25% of users already patched. They also revealed Excel's new COPILOT function for AI-driven data processing and received a foldable phone patent incorporating Surface Pro's kickstand design.
5. Advanced Micro Devices (Nasdaq: AMD)
Advanced Micro Devices dropped solidly by -5.44%, with the trading volume of 10.86B. AMDAMD-- confirmed that changes to the Ryzen 7000 series design won't affect performance or cooling. The company also introduced the budget-friendly Ryzen 5 9500F processor based on Zen 5 architecture and announced a November event to outline its product and technology roadmap.
6. Meta Platforms (Nasdaq: META)
Meta Platforms dipped mildly by -2.07%, with the trading volume of 9.27B. MetaMETA-- has restructured its AI team into four independent units, reallocating AI personnel significantly, following substantial recent talent investments. Some executives are set to leave. Additionally, Meta is under scrutiny for allegedly allowing its AI to engage in inappropriate conversations with children.
7. Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL)
Apple dipped mildly by -0.14%, with the trading volume of 9.09B. AppleAAPL-- announced the iPhone 17 is entering mass production, with some manufacturing shifting to India. The iPhone 17 series might be the last to feature camera control buttons. Apple also unveiled an environmentally-friendly iPhone 17 case using synthetic fibers.
8. Intel (Nasdaq: INTC)
Intel surged by 6.97%, with the trading volume of 7.61B. IntelINTC-- is facing increased talent loss amid project cancellations and layoffs under CEO Patrick Gelsinger. Meanwhile, Samsung is actively recruiting Intel's top engineers. Additionally, the US government is considering acquiring a stake in Intel through subsidies under the Chips Act.
9. Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN)
Amazon.Com dipped mildly by -1.50%, with the trading volume of 6.82B. AmazonAMZN-- launched its low-cost platform Bazaar in Mexico, upgraded its cross-border logistics network in China, and experienced insider trading activities involving executive sell-offs. Amazon's AI chip director joined Arm HoldingsARM-- to develop custom chips.
10. Unitedhealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH)
Unitedhealth Group Incorporated dipped mildly by -1.38%, with the trading volume of 6.78B. Recently, Berkshire Hathaway and other institutions disclosed purchases of UnitedHealthUNH-- in their second-quarter holdings reports. Bank of AmericaBAC-- advises caution for investors considering following suit due to UnitedHealth's substantial profitability paired with significant uncertainties.
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