WSB Alert | NVIDIA Tops WSB Hot Topic List Amid Stock Volatility and Antitrust Concerns

A few years ago, a short squeeze battle between retail investors and Wall Street made the WSB forum explode overnight, with user numbers soaring. Since then, this place has been dubbed the "home base for retail investors" in U.S. stocks. The retail investors here may seem crazy, but they are not lacking in rationality and can serve as a barometer for market trends. The WSB Hot Stocks section aims to delve into the stocks most loved by retail investors through key indicators such as the number of mentions, likes, and hot topic rankings. It tracks what retail investors are focusing on and captures the latest trends in U.S. stocks.

The latest WSB hot topic rankings for September 5 are as follows

By ranking,

NVIDIA ranks 1st on the WSB hot topic list, NVIDIA fell 1.66% overnight, marking two consecutive days of decline, with a 11.02% drop over the past two days.

S&P 500 ETF-SPDR ranks 2nd on the WSB hot topic list, S&P 500 ETF-SPDR fell 0.20% overnight, marking two consecutive days of decline, with a 2.26% drop over the past two days.

AST SpaceMobile ranks 3rd on the WSB hot topic list, AST SpaceMobile rose 12.48% overnight, marking two consecutive days of gains, with a 13.91% increase over the past two days.

It is noteworthy that, by ranking changes, among the top 20 hot topics,

Celsius Holdings rose 197 ranks on the WSB hot topic list, currently ranking 17th. Celsius Holdings fell 11.60% overnight, marking two consecutive days of decline, with a 14.83% drop over the past two days.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise rose 71 ranks on the WSB hot topic list, currently ranking 11th. Hewlett Packard Enterprise fell 1.52% overnight, marking two consecutive days of decline, with a 3.10% drop over the past two days.

Dollar General rose 20 ranks on the WSB hot topic list, currently ranking 14th. Dollar General fell 3.23% overnight.

NVIDIA ranks 1st with 726 mentions and 3055 likes. S&P 500 ETF-SPDR ranks 2nd with 334 mentions and 1243 likes. AST SpaceMobile ranks 3rd with 299 mentions and 1760 likes. Tesla ranks 4th with 154 mentions and 504 likes. Intuitive Machines ranks 5th with 125 mentions and 447 likes.

WSB Hot Topic Company News

NVIDIA invests in Japanese AI company Sakana AI
NVIDIA will invest in Sakana AI and collaborate with this AI research company to advance AI development in Japan. On September 4, Sakana AI announced its collaboration with the U.S. chip giant NVIDIA and stated that it had raised over $100 million from a group of investors. This Series A round of financing was led by New Enterprise Associates, Khosla Ventures, and Lux Capital. Sakana AI said it would collaborate with NVIDIA in AI research, data centers, and AI community building in Japan.
Global antitrust agencies target NVIDIA, company responds
In response to reports that NVIDIA received a subpoena from the U.S. Department of Justice related to a potential antitrust investigation, NVIDIA responded on September 6, saying, "We have inquired with the U.S. Department of Justice but have not yet received a subpoena. NVIDIA wins on merit, and we are happy to answer any questions regulators may have about our business."
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang sold $27.6 million worth of NVIDIA stock in late August and early September
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang sold $27.6 million worth of NVIDIA stock in late August and early September.
NVIDIA states it has not received a subpoena from the U.S. Department of Justice
NVIDIA states it has not received a subpoena from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the escalation of an antitrust investigation.

Coming next year in China? Tesla: The news is true, awaiting regulatory approval
Tesla's official account, Tesla AI, posted on social media that Tesla plans to launch the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature in China and Europe in the first quarter of next year. Tesla China officials confirmed that the news is true and are currently awaiting regulatory approval.
Rumors of "Elon Musk buying a $150 million house in Beijing," Tesla responds: The news is false
Reports of "Elon Musk buying a $150 million house in Beijing" went viral online on September 5. Tesla officials confirmed that the news is false. Several Beijing real estate agents posted videos on social media claiming that Musk bought a $150 million house in Beijing's Sky Courtyard at No. 8 Xiaoyun Road. According to a 2015 public report, the Sky Courtyard project at No. 8 Xiaoyun Road in Beijing has a unit price starting at 360,000 yuan per square meter, with the highest price at 500,000 yuan per square meter. Calculated this way, the total price of a single property would be between 360 million and 500 million yuan.
Elon Musk buying a $150 million Sky Courtyard in Beijing? Sales office responds
On the morning of September 5, several Beijing real estate agents posted videos on social media claiming that Musk bought a $150 million house in Beijing's Sky Courtyard at No. 8 Xiaoyun Road. The same morning, reporters contacted several real estate agents responsible for selling properties in that area, who confirmed that Musk did buy the top-floor Sky Courtyard. Reporters then called the sales office of the Sky Courtyard project at No. 8 Xiaoyun Road in Beijing to verify the information, and the sales office responded that they could not disclose this information, saying, "It is not convenient to reveal the information of the owners." According to a 2015 report by People's Daily, the Sky Courtyard project at No. 8 Xiaoyun Road in Beijing has a unit price starting at 360,000 yuan per square meter, with the highest price at 500,000 yuan per square meter. Calculated this way, the total price of a single property would be between 360 million and 500 million yuan.
Tesla plans to launch Full Self-Driving in China in the first quarter of 2025
Tesla plans to launch Full Self-Driving (FSD) in China in the first quarter of 2025, currently awaiting approval.
Tesla Robotaxi may feature rotating seats
According to an article on social media platform X, Tesla submitted an application to the National Transport Commission (NTC) of Australia in June this year to participate in an industry consultation. The document included some interesting statements about the future of autonomous vehicles. This document discussed the modifications required in Australian law to allow fully autonomous Robotaxis without steering wheels or pedals and equipped with unusual seats.

Intel CFO: Unlikely to receive subsidies from the U.S. Chips Act by the end of this year
Intel's CFO stated that the company is "leaving no stone unturned" in considering cost-cutting measures; it is unlikely to receive subsidies from the U.S. Chips Act by the end of this year; expects significant revenue from foundry business clients currently under negotiations by 2027.
Intel's 18A process yield is poor? Broadcom: Evaluating, no conclusion yet
According to Reuters, sources revealed that Intel's most advanced 18A process was found to have insufficient yield for mass production after testing by Broadcom. Sources said Broadcom received wafers from Intel's foundry in August, and after research and testing, their engineers and senior executives doubted the feasibility of the 18A process. A Broadcom spokesperson stated that they "are evaluating the products and services provided by Intel Foundry and have not yet reached a conclusion." An Intel spokesperson responded through a statement, saying, "Intel 18A is on track, performing well, and with good yield. We are fully prepared to start mass production next year. Many in the industry are highly interested in Intel 18A, but we do not comment on specific conversations with customers due to policy."

Intel's 18A process yield is poor? Broadcom: Evaluating, no conclusion yet
According to Reuters, sources revealed that Intel's most advanced 18A process was found to have insufficient yield for mass production after testing by Broadcom. Sources said Broadcom received wafers from Intel's foundry in August, and after research and testing, their engineers and senior executives doubted the feasibility of the 18A process. A Broadcom spokesperson stated that they "are evaluating the products and services provided by Intel Foundry and have not yet reached a conclusion." An Intel spokesperson responded through a statement, saying, "Intel 18A is on track, performing well, and with good yield. We are fully prepared to start