Unexpected Surges and Dips: Tracking the High-Volume Titans of the Market

1. Nvidia (Nasdaq: NVDA)
Nvidia dipped mildly by -2.87%, with the trading volume of 29.66B. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang visited China aiming to stabilize its presence in the market amidst export chip restrictions, emphasizing continued collaboration. Huang did not meet with DeepSeek founder, confirmed sources. Huang met Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng during his visit, affirming Shanghai as a pivotal economic hub.

2. Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA)
Tesla dipped mildly by -0.07%, with the trading volume of 20.08B. Tesla's affordable Model Y launch in the US is delayed, with sources citing revised production targets. Meanwhile, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and India's Prime Minister Modi discussed collaborations in electric vehicles, renewable energy, and space exploration. Tesla also reportedly cut Cybertruck production, reallocating workers to the Model Y line.

3. Unitedhealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH)
Unitedhealth Group Incorporated plunged by -22.38%, with the trading volume of 13.40B. UnitedHealth Group's recent earnings report disappointed, with Q1 2025 revenues and profits below expectations. The company also revised its 2025 earnings forecast downward, causing a significant market reaction and dragging down the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

4. Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL)
Apple gained mildly by 1.40%, with the trading volume of 10.27B. Apple's plans for AI-powered health tech face privacy challenges. In Q1, Apple's smartphone shipments in China decreased by 9%, while Xiaomi's surged by 40%. Apple's new patent addresses iPhone lens flare issues. CEO Tim Cook announced a 60% reduction in global carbon emissions.

5. Eli Lilly Andmpany (NYSE: LLY)
Eli Lilly Andmpany surged by 14.30%, with the trading volume of 9.16B. Eli Lilly announced positive results from its oral GLP-1 drug, Orforglipron, showing significant weight reduction in Phase 3 trials. The company plans to submit global applications for weight management by year-end and for type 2 diabetes treatment by 2026.

6. Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX)
Netflix gained mildly by 1.19%, with the trading volume of 8.71B. Netflix reported a strong first quarter with a 12.5% increase in revenue, reaching $105 billion and a 24% increase in profit, aided by AI usage in production for cost-effective special effects.

7. Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR)
Palantir Technologies gained mildly by 1.15%, with the trading volume of 7.86B. Morgan Stanley maintains a hold rating on Palantir with a target price of $90. Palantir's 2024 revenue reached $28.66 billion, a 28% increase. Palantir is a strong contender, alongside SpaceX and Anduril, for Trump's "Golden Dome" defense project.

8. Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT)
Microsoft dipped mildly by -1.03%, with the trading volume of 7.82B. Microsoft partners with Western Digital and others to start a large-scale mechanical hard drive rare earth materials recycling program in the U.S. Blue Whale Capital completely divested Microsoft shares over AI investment concerns.

9. Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN)
Amazon.Com dipped mildly by -0.99%, with the trading volume of 7.76B. Amazon plans to introduce the Vega OS system this year to gradually replace the Fire TV Android platform and launches a live-action series prequel for Pacific Rim. The third Amazon Web Services startup accelerator is underway, and Amazon is assisting Meta with Llama model financing.

10. Meta Platforms (Nasdaq: META)
Meta Platforms dipped mildly by -0.17%, with the trading volume of 7.34B. Morgan Stanley and Cantor Fitzgerald maintain "Overweight" ratings for Meta with target prices of $615 and $624 respectively; Truist Securities targets $700. Meta's 2024 revenue was $164.5 billion, up 21.94%. CEO Zuckerberg's 2024 total compensation was $27.2 million.