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. (NASDAQ: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.
