Major U.S. indices closed higher on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.3% at 46,734.61, the S&P 500 advancing nearly 0.6% to 6,738.44, and the Nasdaq climbing about 0.9% to 22,941.79.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors through the day:
Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC)
Intel’s stock surged 3.36% to close at $38.16, reaching an intraday high of $38.4 and a low of $36.43.The stock’s 52-week range is $17.67 to $39.65. In the after-hours trading, the stock rose 7.7% to $41.10.
The chipmaker’s impressive third-quarter earnings, with revenue of $13.65 billion surpassing analyst expectations of $13.14 billion, fueled the rally. Adjusted earnings per share of 23 cents also exceeded the predicted one cent, driven by increased demand for compute in the AI sector.
Scienture Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCNX)
Scienture Holdings’ shares skyrocketed 354.94% to $2.60, with the stock hitting an intraday high of $2.60 and a low of $0.82. The 52-week range stands at $0.46 to $9.55. The stock declined 23.8% to $1.98 in the after-hours session.
The pharmaceutical company announced the commencement of commercial sales for Arbli, a losartan potassium oral suspension. This marked the first time the company has brought the drug to market. Arbli is the first FDA-approved ready-to-use oral suspension of losartan potassium, developed for patients who need an alternative form of the medication.
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F)
Ford’s stock dipped 0.72% to close at $12.34, with an intraday high of $12.49 and a low of $12.19. The stock’s 52-week range is $8.44 to $12.80. In the after-hours session, the stock rose almost 2.6% to $12.66.
Ford reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings, with earnings per share of 45 cents surpassing the 36 cents estimate. Revenue of $47.18 billion also exceeded expectations, reflecting a strong quarterly performance.
Deckers Outdoor Corp. (NYSE:DECK)
Deckers Outdoor saw a 1.64% rise in its stock price, closing at $102.54. The stock reached an intraday high of $104.08 and a low of $100.93, with a 52-week range from $93.72 to $223.98. In the after-hours trading, the stock fell 12.3% to $89.91.
The company’s second-quarter earnings report revealed a 16% beat on earnings per share, with figures of $1.82 surpassing the $1.57 estimate. Deckers expects fiscal GAAP EPS between $6.30 and $6.39, slightly above the $6.28 consensus, with revenue projected at $5.35 billion, below analysts' estimate of $5.45 billion.
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI)
Super Micro’s stock fell 8.72% to $47.92, with an intraday high of $51.84 and a low of $47.38. The stock’s 52-week range is $17.25 to $66.44. In the after-hours trading, the stock rose 1.2% to $48.49.
The decline during regular trading hours followed a disappointing business update, as the company projected $5 billion in first-quarter revenue, falling short of the previously guided $6 billion to $7 billion. Recent design wins worth over $12 billion were pushed to the second quarter.
Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings indicate Ford stock has Growth in the 53rd percentile. Here is how the stock compares with other automotive players.
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