Major U.S. markets closed mixed on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 0.23% to 50,461.68, while the S&P 500 advanced 0.61% to 7,519.12 and the Nasdaq climbed 1.19% to 26,656.18.

These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors through the day:

Micron Technology Inc. ( MU )

Micron Technology’s stock surged 19.29% to close at $895.88, after reaching an intraday high of $916.80 and a low of $820.30. The stock’s 52-week range is $92.22 to $916.80. The stock rose 2.08% to $914.53 in after-hours trading.

Micron Technology ( MU ) shares surged after UBS raised its price target on the company to $1,625 from $535 while maintaining a Buy rating. UBS said new long-term memory supply agreements featuring fixed-volume commitments and partially fixed pricing could provide Micron with more stable revenue growth and improved earnings visibility amid rising AI demand.

UBS also sharply increased its earnings forecasts for Micron, projecting earnings per share of $155 in 2027, $167 in 2028 and $117 in 2029. The firm said the AI-driven demand environment, particularly for high-bandwidth memory chips, represents a structural shift for the memory market rather than a traditional semiconductor cycle.

Zscaler Inc. ( ZS )

Zscaler’s stock rose 1.22% to close at $184.60, with an intraday high of $191.25 and a low of $181.88. The 52-week range stands at $114.63 to $336.99. The stock crashed 20.78% to $146.24 in the after-hours trading.

The company posted third-quarter revenue of $850.48 million, surpassing estimates. Adjusted earnings per share were $1.08, also beating expectations. Revenue and annual recurring revenue both increased by 25% year-over-year. Zscaler ( ZS ) ended the quarter with $982.11 million in cash and equivalents. 

Zscaler ( ZS ) projected fourth-quarter revenue of $875 million to $878 million, roughly in line with analyst expectations, while forecasting adjusted earnings of $1.08 to $1.09 per share, above consensus estimates. The company's softer-than-expected revenue outlook appeared to pressure shares in after-hours trading.

Redwire Corp. ( RDW )

Redwire’s stock jumped 26.01% to close at $22.04, after hitting a high of $23.10 and a low of $19.20. The stock’s 52-week high and low are $23.10 and $4.87, respectively. In the after-hours trading, the stock gained 10.5% to $24.36.

Investor sentiment towards space and defense stocks remained strong, fueled by the upcoming SpaceX IPO. Redwire ( RDW ) recently secured a multi-year contract from a NATO ally for its Penguin Mk3 tactical uncrewed aerial systems, enhancing its market position. 

Intuitive Machines Inc. ( LUNR )

Intuitive Machines’ stock fell by 8.89% to close at $34.86, with a high of $45.52 and a low of $31.35. The 52-week range is $7.78 to $45.52. The stock rose 2.87% to $35.86 in extended trading.

The stock declined after NASA awarded its Lunar Terrain Vehicle contracts to Astrolab and Lunar Outpost, excluding Intuitive Machines ( LUNR ). This decision means the company will not participate in a significant multiyear program, impacting investor sentiment.

Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

AMD’s stock increased by 7.78% to close at $503.89, reaching an intraday high of $506.96 and a low of $480.23. The 52-week range is $108.62 to $506.96. The shares rose 0.88% to $508.30 in the after-hours session.

Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ) shares moved higheras investors continued to focus on strong AI infrastructure demand and next-generation computing growth across the semiconductor sector. Sentiment was also supported by comments from Jensen Huang highlighting a projected $200 billion CPU market opportunity and increased production activity tied to AI platforms.

China remained a key market focus for AMD, accounting for more than 22% of the company's fiscal 2025 net sales. Analysts continue to project strong growth for the chipmaker, with consensus estimates calling for quarterly revenue of $11.28 billion and earnings of $1.55 per share in its next earnings report, compared with $7.68 billion in revenue and 48 cents per share a year earlier.

Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings indicate Micron stock has a Momentum score in the 99th percentile and a Value score in the 16th percentile.

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