Tesla Leads Market Volatility: Record Trading Volume Amidst Global Challenges

1. Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA)
Tesla plunged by -8.39%, with the trading volume of 40.81B. Tesla's market capitalization fell below $1 trillion after an 8% drop, its first energy storage plant outside the U.S. begins production in Shanghai, European January sales plummeted 45% to 9,945 vehicles, contributing to the broader decline in major tech companies.

2. Nvidia (Nasdaq: NVDA)
Nvidia dipped mildly by -2.80%, with the trading volume of 34.35B. Nvidia is partnering with Cisco to simplify data center applications, enhancing AI deployment capabilities. The collaboration includes Cisco utilizing Nvidia's Spectrum-X Ethernet networking platform. Additionally, flashing concerns, Nvidia recently experienced a sharp stock dip and is part of the "Magnificent 7" struggling in the market.

3. Meta Platforms (Nasdaq: META)
Meta Platforms dipped mildly by -1.59%, with the trading volume of 13.45B. Meta has announced the Waterworth sea cable project, the largest in its history, spanning over 50,000 kilometers, aimed at enhancing global AI innovation. Additionally, the company launched a $50 million creator fund and the early access version of Meta Horizon Worlds desktop editor.

4. Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN)
Amazon.Com gained mildly by 0.04%, with the trading volume of 12.32B. Amazon's revenue for 2024 was $637.96 billion, up 10.99% year-over-year, with Wells Fargo maintaining a "hold" rating and a target price of $203.00. Amazon is poised to benefit from AI advancements, including the Anthropic model launch on AWS.

5. Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL)
Apple dipped mildly by -0.02%, with the trading volume of 11.71B. Apple plans to increase its annual dividend and will be the largest customer at TSMC’s Arizona factory. Additionally, Apple plans a $500 billion investment over four years to support Trump’s manufacturing initiative while continuing offshore iPhone production.

6. Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT)
Microsoft dipped mildly by -1.51%, with the trading volume of 11.68B. Microsoft is testing an AI-driven experimental search mode for Bing. Additionally, concerns arose after reports of Microsoft canceling data center leases in the U.S., sparking speculations about AI investment scaling and potential cost streamlining.

7. Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR)
Palantir Technologies dropped solidly by -3.13%, with the trading volume of 11.57B. Palantir experienced substantial insider trading disclosures, with 60 transactions noted on February 24, 2025. Board member Stephen Andrew Cohen sold 301,800 shares. Concerns are rising about Palantir's high valuation and potential financial impacts from reduced Pentagon spending.

8. Microstrategy Incorporated (Nasdaq: MSTR)
Microstrategy Incorporated plunged by -11.40%, with the trading volume of 7.94B. Microstrategy dropped over 4% amid widespread declines in cryptocurrency stocks while Bitcoin fell below $90,000.

9. Alphabet (Nasdaq: GOOGL)
Alphabet dipped mildly by -2.14%, with the trading volume of 7.29B. Chegg sued Google for allegedly using AI to harm its traffic and revenue. An EU court ruled Google violated competition law by restricting third-party access to Android Auto.

10. Broadcom (Nasdaq: AVGO)
Broadcom dipped mildly by -2.59%, with the trading volume of 6.71B. Broadcom's stock declined nearly 5% amidst a mixed performance in major tech stocks, following the broader market trend where semiconductor and hardware sectors experienced notable downturns.