Tesla Leads Volume Surge with Robotaxi Launch Amidst Mixed Tech Moves
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Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025 12:23 am ET2min read
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1. Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA)
Tesla gained mildly by 2.85%, with the trading volume of 35.92B. TeslaTSLA-- will open Robotaxi service, begin mass production of Tesla Semi next year, accelerate Korean battery supply chain development, lead California's largest virtual power plant, soon release FSD V14, launch long-range Model 3, apply for UK power supply license, and prepare to unveil Model Y L.
2. Nvidia (Nasdaq: NVDA)
Nvidia dipped mildly by -0.35%, with the trading volume of 25.22B. NvidiaNVDA-- and AMDAMD-- agreed to pay 15% of their AI chip sales revenue to the U.S. government for export licenses to China. Bernstein analysts criticize this as setting a negative precedent, but acknowledge that obtaining 85% of sales revenue is preferable to gaining none.
3. Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL)
Apple dipped mildly by -0.83%, with the trading volume of 14.05B. AppleAAPL-- is set to invest $100 billion in U.S. manufacturing to avoid potential punitive tariffs. Additionally, the iPhone 17 Pro will feature a new antenna system enhancing connectivity capabilities. Meanwhile, Elon Musk has threatened legal action against Apple for alleged anticompetitive practices in its App Store.
4. Advanced Micro Devices (Nasdaq: AMD)
Advanced Micro Devices dipped mildly by -0.28%, with the trading volume of 12.34B. NVIDIA and AMD have agreed to pay 15% of their China AI chip sales revenue to the US government to secure export licenses, raising concerns about setting a negative precedent despite the benefit of retaining 85% revenue.
5. Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT)
Microsoft dipped mildly by -0.05%, with the trading volume of 10.56B. Thomas Dohmke, head of Microsoft-owned GitHub, announced his departure effective year-end to establish a new startup after assisting transition.
6. Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR)
Palantir Technologies dipped mildly by -2.29%, with the trading volume of 10.37B. PalantirPLTR-- Technologies has surged nearly 150% this year, with a 2000% increase since its 2020 IPO. It recently reached a new closing high, becoming the highest-valued company in the S&P 500, raising concerns about overvaluation.
7. Bitmine Immersion Technologies (Unknown code: BMNR)
Bitmine Immersion Technologies surged by 14.68%, with the trading volume of 9.28B. BitMine Immersion TechnologiesBMNR-- experienced a significant increase in trading activity with a volume reaching $92.73 billion, making it the seventh highest in the US stock market for that day.
8. Eli Lilly Andmpany (NYSE: LLY)
Eli Lilly Andmpany gained mildly by 1.53%, with the trading volume of 7.25B. Morgan StanleyMS-- analysts maintain Eli Lilly's "buy" rating despite lowering the target price, while JPMorganJPM-- names it their top large biotech stock post-Q2 earnings. Concerns linger over Orforglipron's weight-loss trial results below expectations.
9. Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN)
Amazon.Com dipped mildly by -0.62%, with the trading volume of 7.00B. AmazonAMZN-- invests $36.7 million in IonQIONQ-- to advance quantum computing technology. A data deletion error by AWS engineers led to a restored account after internal reflection. Amazon and TikTok deepen cooperation, integrating independent sellers into the "Buy with Prime" ad system.
10. Meta Platforms (Nasdaq: META)
Meta Platforms dipped mildly by -0.45%, with the trading volume of 5.85B. Meta's smart glasses drove a 110% surge in the global market's shipments in early 2025. The company also disclosed ten insider transactions, including Mark Zuckerberg selling shares. Additionally, Quest Runtime Optimizer for UnityU-- was released, and Hillhouse Capital heavily invested in MetaMETA--.
Tesla gained mildly by 2.85%, with the trading volume of 35.92B. TeslaTSLA-- will open Robotaxi service, begin mass production of Tesla Semi next year, accelerate Korean battery supply chain development, lead California's largest virtual power plant, soon release FSD V14, launch long-range Model 3, apply for UK power supply license, and prepare to unveil Model Y L.
2. Nvidia (Nasdaq: NVDA)
Nvidia dipped mildly by -0.35%, with the trading volume of 25.22B. NvidiaNVDA-- and AMDAMD-- agreed to pay 15% of their AI chip sales revenue to the U.S. government for export licenses to China. Bernstein analysts criticize this as setting a negative precedent, but acknowledge that obtaining 85% of sales revenue is preferable to gaining none.
3. Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL)
Apple dipped mildly by -0.83%, with the trading volume of 14.05B. AppleAAPL-- is set to invest $100 billion in U.S. manufacturing to avoid potential punitive tariffs. Additionally, the iPhone 17 Pro will feature a new antenna system enhancing connectivity capabilities. Meanwhile, Elon Musk has threatened legal action against Apple for alleged anticompetitive practices in its App Store.
4. Advanced Micro Devices (Nasdaq: AMD)
Advanced Micro Devices dipped mildly by -0.28%, with the trading volume of 12.34B. NVIDIA and AMD have agreed to pay 15% of their China AI chip sales revenue to the US government to secure export licenses, raising concerns about setting a negative precedent despite the benefit of retaining 85% revenue.
5. Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT)
Microsoft dipped mildly by -0.05%, with the trading volume of 10.56B. Thomas Dohmke, head of Microsoft-owned GitHub, announced his departure effective year-end to establish a new startup after assisting transition.
6. Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR)
Palantir Technologies dipped mildly by -2.29%, with the trading volume of 10.37B. PalantirPLTR-- Technologies has surged nearly 150% this year, with a 2000% increase since its 2020 IPO. It recently reached a new closing high, becoming the highest-valued company in the S&P 500, raising concerns about overvaluation.
7. Bitmine Immersion Technologies (Unknown code: BMNR)
Bitmine Immersion Technologies surged by 14.68%, with the trading volume of 9.28B. BitMine Immersion TechnologiesBMNR-- experienced a significant increase in trading activity with a volume reaching $92.73 billion, making it the seventh highest in the US stock market for that day.
8. Eli Lilly Andmpany (NYSE: LLY)
Eli Lilly Andmpany gained mildly by 1.53%, with the trading volume of 7.25B. Morgan StanleyMS-- analysts maintain Eli Lilly's "buy" rating despite lowering the target price, while JPMorganJPM-- names it their top large biotech stock post-Q2 earnings. Concerns linger over Orforglipron's weight-loss trial results below expectations.
9. Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN)
Amazon.Com dipped mildly by -0.62%, with the trading volume of 7.00B. AmazonAMZN-- invests $36.7 million in IonQIONQ-- to advance quantum computing technology. A data deletion error by AWS engineers led to a restored account after internal reflection. Amazon and TikTok deepen cooperation, integrating independent sellers into the "Buy with Prime" ad system.
10. Meta Platforms (Nasdaq: META)
Meta Platforms dipped mildly by -0.45%, with the trading volume of 5.85B. Meta's smart glasses drove a 110% surge in the global market's shipments in early 2025. The company also disclosed ten insider transactions, including Mark Zuckerberg selling shares. Additionally, Quest Runtime Optimizer for UnityU-- was released, and Hillhouse Capital heavily invested in MetaMETA--.
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