Tesla Tops Trading Volume: Charging Ahead Amid Controversy

1. Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA)
Tesla gained mildly by 1.32%, with the trading volume of 30.92B. Tesla's largest charging station built as the company faces internal political tensions with CEO Elon Musk's controversial statements.

2. Nvidia (Nasdaq: NVDA)
Nvidia gained mildly by 1.11%, with the trading volume of 22.04B. Super Micro plans to expand AI server production in Europe to meet growing demand, with potential investment increases in manufacturing beyond its current Netherlands base. CEO Charles Liang announced this at the Paris Raise tech summit, noting strong European demand and global growth prospects.

3. Datadog (Nasdaq: DDOG)
Datadog dropped solidly by -4.25%, with the trading volume of 12.61B. Datadog disclosed three insider trading activities on July 8, 2025, including a purchase of 15,000 shares by executive David Obstler on July 3.

4. Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN)
Amazon.Com dipped mildly by -1.84%, with the trading volume of 10.07B. Amazon is under investigation by the Canadian antitrust agency regarding its pricing policies. Additionally, Amazon began its Prime Day event amid shifts in US trade policies, and announced the deployment of its millionth robot, highlighting automation advancements.

5. Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL)
Apple gained mildly by 0.03%, with the trading volume of 8.99B. Apple is opening core messaging functions to third-party apps in iOS 26 for the EU and is addressing operational changes with COO Jeff Williams' announced retirement, impacting future design team structures. Apple is also accelerating its strategy towards entering the smart glasses market.

6. Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR)
Palantir Technologies gained mildly by 0.42%, with the trading volume of 8.26B. Palantir Technologies Inc. is positioning itself as a key player in the military-industrial complex amid the rise of artificial intelligence.

7. Alphabet (Nasdaq: GOOGL)
Alphabet dipped mildly by -1.37%, with the trading volume of 7.06B. Google has added a "system services" page in Android, showcasing background services. Prototypes of the Pixel 10 Pro's mainboard are revealed, supporting EVT 1.0. Google pushes critical updates for Pixel 6a to address overheating risks and users' safety.

8. Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT)
Microsoft dipped mildly by -0.22%, with the trading volume of 5.88B. Microsoft updates Edge with audio fixes and search improvements, invites testing for a new Excel with better data tools, expands hotpatch deployment for ARM architecture, and introduces PC migration tools in a Windows 11 update.

9. Meta Platforms (Nasdaq: META)
Meta Platforms gained mildly by 0.32%, with the trading volume of 5.59B. Meta Platforms Inc. acquired nearly 3% of EssilorLuxottica, investing around $35 billion to enhance its position in the growing smart glasses market. The company's AI initiatives also include hiring former Apple executives for advancements in wearable tech.

10. Robinhood Markets (Nasdaq: HOOD)
Robinhood Markets dipped mildly by -2.34%, with the trading volume of 5.56B. Robinhood Markets disclosed an insider transaction on July 8, 2025, where executive Gallagher Daniel Martin Jr. sold 25,000 shares on July 3, 2025.