Texas Instruments Surges to 21st in Trading Volume with $30.36 Billion in Transactions

On May 12, 2025, Texas Instruments Inc (TXN) saw a significant surge in trading volume, with a total of $30.36 billion in transactions, marking a 104.38% increase from the previous day. This surge placed Texas Instruments at the 21st position in terms of trading volume for the day. The stock price of Texas Instruments Inc (TXN) rose by 8.71%, marking the fourth consecutive day of gains, with a total increase of 16.26% over the past four days.

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