Tech Titans Tumble Amid High Trading Volumes: Nvidia, Tesla, and Apple Lead the Drop

1. Nvidia (Nasdaq: NVDA)
Nvidia dipped mildly by -1.37%, with the trading volume of 47.52B. NVIDIA acquired a startup founded by AI experts Jia Yangqing and Bai Junjie, both of whom have joined the company. Deutsche Bank cut NVIDIA's target price to $135, maintaining a "hold" rating.

2. Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA)
Tesla dropped solidly by -4.90%, with the trading volume of 39.83B. BYD Company's Q1 net profit is expected to increase by over 86%. Analysts have downgraded Tesla Inc.'s target stock price. Elon Musk criticized Peter Navarro, calling him "dumber than a bag of bricks," while defending Tesla against tariffs. Tesla's Q1 deliveries plunged by 13%.

3. Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL)
Apple dropped solidly by -4.98%, with the trading volume of 21.47B. Apple plans to release Vision Pro2 in 2025 despite challenges faced by the initial model. Keybanc continues to rate Apple stock as underperform with a target price of $170. Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro may feature dual-video recording capabilities.

4. Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN)
Amazon.Com dipped mildly by -2.62%, with the trading volume of 15.35B. Amazon plans to test its autonomous vehicles in Los Angeles through its subsidiary Zoox. Amazon and Airbus signed a deal to provide in-flight connectivity, and its AI video model Nova Reel has been upgraded to version 1.1.

5. Meta Platforms (Nasdaq: META)
Meta Platforms dipped mildly by -1.12%, with the trading volume of 14.58B. Meta Platforms faced scrutiny over Llama 4's performance and alleged improper training; JP Morgan and Jefferies maintain buy ratings, targeting $610 and $600. Meta's 2024 revenue rose 21.94%, with net profits of $623.6 billion.

6. Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT)
Microsoft dipped mildly by -0.92%, with the trading volume of 12.66B. Microsoft released a significant update to Copilot during its 50th anniversary, ushering in a new era for AI assistants. Additionally, Microsoft reportedly dismissed two employees who protested its AI collaboration with the Israeli military during the anniversary celebration.

7. Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR)
Palantir Technologies dipped mildly by -0.67%, with the trading volume of 10.96B. Palantir disclosed insider trading on April 7, with Director Lauren Elaina Friedman selling 800 shares on April 3.

8. Broadcom (Nasdaq: AVGO)
Broadcom gained mildly by 1.23%, with the trading volume of 9.46B. Broadcom plans to repurchase up to $10 billion in stock amid rising semiconductor-related concerns following new tariffs announced by the Trump administration.

9. Alphabet (Nasdaq: GOOGL)
Alphabet dipped mildly by -1.40%, with the trading volume of 7.68B. JP Morgan has maintained an "overweight" rating on Alphabet Inc., setting a target price of $180. Additionally, Alphabet's 2024 annual report revealed $350.18 billion in revenue and $100.18 billion in net profit. Notably, Alphabet's AI innovations include enhancements in search and video format support.

10. Unitedhealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH)
Unitedhealth Group Incorporated gained solidly by 5.63%, with the trading volume of 6.58B. Trump administration to significantly increase healthcare payment rates next year, boosting shares of major insurance companies including Humana and UnitedHealth.