Major U.S. stock indexes closed higher on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.6% to finish at 49,412.40, the S&P 500 gained 0.5% to reach 6,950.23, and the Nasdaq increased by 0.4% to close at 23,601.35.
There’s a lot of buzz around the earnings of the so-called “Magnificent Seven” stocks, including Microsoft and Meta Platforms, which has traders a bit on edge.
The following stocks drew significant attention from retail traders and investors during the day.
U.S. Rare Earth Corporation (NASDAQ: USAR)
U.S. Rare Earths saw its stock climb 7.87% to end at $26.72, hitting an intraday high of $32.07 and a low of $25.80. It’s worth noting the stock’s 52-week range is between $5.56 and $43.98. During after-hours trading, shares rose another 1.2% to $27.05.
This increase was driven by news that the Trump administration intends to invest $1.6 billion in the company, taking a 10% stake. This move aims to secure crucial mineral supplies, with the government set to receive warrants for 16.1 million shares, plus an additional 17.6 million at $17.17 per share.
GameStop Company (NYSE: GME)
GameStop stock increased by 4.46% to finish at $24.01, with an intraday high of $25.01 and a low of $22.95. It has a 52-week range of $19.93 to $35.81, and shares climbed 2.5% to $24.61 in after-hours trading.
Investor interest was fueled by news of Michael Barry’s Company’s public offering. This added to the momentum of a stock price rally initiated by CEO Ryan Cohen and highlighted further by social media comments from Barry, shedding light on Cohen’s influence on capital deployment.
CoreWeave
CoreWeave’s stock rose 5.73% to $98.31, hitting an intraday high of $108.65 and a low of $98.05, with a 52-week range of $33.52 to $187.
This uptick follows a $2 billion investment from Nvidia Corporation. The plan is to boost AI adoption globally by constructing an AI factory utilizing Nvidia’s technology.
Zoom Communications Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: ZM)
Zoom’s stock surged 11.28% to close at $95.46, reaching an intraday high of $95.83 and a low of $86.40. Its 52-week range stands between $64.41 and $95.83. In after-hours, it saw a further increase of 3.2% to $98.53.
This jump is attributed to a renewed interest from investors in Zoom’s initial investment in AI startup Anthropic, which analysts estimate could be valued between $2 billion and $4 billion. This investment is being regarded as a hidden asset in Zoom’s strategy to grow revenue and expand its AI offerings.
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH)
UnitedHealth’s shares dipped by 1.29% to $351.64, with an intraday high of $354.79 and a low of $347.27. The stock’s 52-week range is from $234.60 to $606.36, and it dropped 8.6% to $321.30 during after-hours trading.
The decline was triggered by reports that the Trump administration plans to maintain somewhat flat Medicare Advantage rates for 2027, with projected payment increases of just 0.09%. This is quite a bit lower than what many had expected.
As earnings are getting closer, analysts have been adjusting their estimates. CEO Stephen Hemsley recently spoke to lawmakers regarding the escalating healthcare costs and advocated for policy changes to improve affordability and accessibility.
According to Benzinga Edge stock rankings, UnitedHealth Group is positioned at the 39th percentile for value, with momentum in the 23rd percentile.
