Market Surge: Nvidia Leads Trading Volume Wave Amid AI and Chip Innovations

1. Nvidia (Nasdaq: NVDA)
Nvidia gained mildly by 1.81%, with the trading volume of 32.25B. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang announced plans to invest billions in US-made chip procurement over the next four years, emphasizing copper wire over optical packaging for flagship GPUs due to reliability issues. NVIDIA also introduced the Llama Nemotron AI models for autonomous advancements.

2. Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA)
Tesla gained solidly by 4.68%, with the trading volume of 26.22B. Tesla's stock has significantly declined recently, with analysts suggesting this presents an attractive entry point for investors. Despite controversies involving CEO Elon Musk, Tesla's challenges were evident before his political involvement. Additionally, FBI has launched an anti-terrorism investigation amid frequent attacks on Tesla.

3. Meta Platforms (Nasdaq: META)
Meta Platforms gained mildly by 0.29%, with the trading volume of 11.97B. Meta experienced a 12% decline in global VR headset shipments in 2024 due to weak consumer demand, while Cathie Wood's Ark Investment Management has begun reducing its holdings in the company, indicating pressure on large tech stocks. Meta's Llama model downloads reached 1 billion.

4. Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL)
Apple gained mildly by 1.20%, with the trading volume of 11.72B. Apple is developing a larger foldable screen device, uncertain if it's an iPad or MacBook. The iOS 19/20 updates will gradually break Apple's closed ecosystem, and Apple's Vision Pro introduces a new "visitor mode" enhancing privacy and sharing experience.

5. Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR)
Palantir Technologies gained mildly by 2.63%, with the trading volume of 7.69B. On March 19, 2025, Palantir disclosed five insider transactions, including Director Cohen Stephen Andrew selling 142,100 shares on March 17, 2025.

6. Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN)
Amazon.Com gained mildly by 1.41%, with the trading volume of 7.66B. Amazon is expanding Amazon Autos to include second-hand car sales and plans to collaborate with more automotive brands. Meanwhile, due to issues in the Autonomous Driving System, its subsidiary Zoox is recalling 258 vehicles to address unintended braking problems.

7. Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT)
Microsoft gained mildly by 1.12%, with the trading volume of 7.43B. Microsoft acknowledged and resolved a March update issue causing Copilot malfunction in Windows 10 and 11. Partnering with BlackRock and xAI, Microsoft plans a $30 billion AI infrastructure project. Accessibility-focused Xbox Adaptive Joystick introduced, featuring customizable buttons.

8. Broadcom (Nasdaq: AVGO)
Broadcom gained solidly by 3.66%, with the trading volume of 7.38B. Broadcom's executives, including Kawwas Charlie and Brazeal Mark David, conducted significant insider stock sales in March 2025. Jensen Huang criticized Broadcom’s role in the AI chip market, while concerns arose over Apple's potential use of self-developed Wi-Fi 7 chips in future iPhones.

9. Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX)
Netflix gained solidly by 3.17%, with the trading volume of 6.36B. Netflix is seeking to boost viewer engagement through Vodcast initiatives and has won the streaming war according to Moffett Nathanson's upgrade from "Neutral" to "Buy," with a price target increase from $850 to $1100.

10. Microstrategy Incorporated (Nasdaq: MSTR)
Microstrategy Incorporated surged by 7.43%, with the trading volume of 5.82B. Microstrategy reported a notable business activity on March 19, 2025, with significant trading volumes, reflecting heightened investor interest and activity in the market.