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Major U.S. indices closed higher, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 0.74% to 52,224.64, the S&P 500 advancing 0.89% to 7,509.20 and the Nasdaq climbing 1.29% to 25,837.20.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors through the day.
Super Micro Computer Inc. SMCI
Super Micro’s stock surged by 7.01% to close at $25.50, hitting an intraday high of $25.54 and a low of $24.33. The stock’s 52-week range is between $19.49 and $62.36. In after-hours trading, the stock shot up 20.58% to $30.75.
The company announced a record backlog with new orders surpassing $60 billion, contributing to the stock’s rise. Super Micro also expects gross margins to improve significantly, ranging between 15% and 17%, compared to previous guidance.
Rocket Lab USA Inc. RKLB
Rocket Lab’s shares rose 5.14%, closing at $69.12, with a high of $69.74 and a low of $65.90. Its 52-week high and low are $151 and $37.57, respectively. The shares rose 6.94% to $73.92 in extended trading.
The company secured a $266 million contract from the U.S. Space Force for suborbital launches, boosting investor confidence. This contract includes 12 launches, with six optional ones.
Dell Technologies Inc. DELL
Dell’s stock increased by 6.01% to $404.15, reaching an intraday high of $407.98 and a low of $393.94. The stock’s 52-week range is $110.22 to $469.47. The stock climbed 6.02% to $428.50 in the after-hours session.
Jim Cramer highlighted Dell’s potential for impressive results, following Super Micro’s strong preliminary results.
Capital One Financial Corp. COF
Capital One’s stock saw a slight decline of 0.27%, closing at $206.22, with a high of $207.41 and a low of $203.12. The stock’s 52-week range is $174.24 to $259.64.
The company reported strong quarterly earnings, with EPS of $5.81 beating estimates by 21.8%. Revenue also exceeded expectations, reaching $15.85 billion.
Oklo Inc. OKLO
Oklo’s shares jumped 6.31% to $44.13, with an intraday high of $44.19 and a low of $42.26. The stock’s 52-week high and low are $193.84 and $39.53. In extended trading, the stock rose 6.59% to $47.04.
The company’s stock rose on news of its involvement in a $200 million program led by the Trump administration to build new power plants for AI data centers.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings indicate SMCI stock has a Momentum score in the 5th percentile and a Value score in the 91st percentile.
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This article Super Micro Computer, Rocket Lab, Dell, Capital One and Oklo: Why These 5 Stocks Are on Investors' Radars Today originally appeared on Benzinga.com.
