Broadcom Surges While Retail Trading Hits Record Highs

Broadcom's AI-driven growth adds $300 billion to its market cap, while retail investors fuel unprecedented trading activity.

Broadcom's stock has soared into the trillion-dollar market cap club, gaining over $300 billion in value in just two trading sessions due to strong growth in its AI business.
Nvidia's shares have dipped 2% as investors assess potential competition from Broadcom in the AI chip market, marking a rare divergence in semiconductor ETF trends.
Retail trading activity has reached new peaks, surpassing levels last seen during the GameStop frenzy in 2021, driven by interest in stocks like Tesla, Palantir, and AI-related companies.
Tesla's stock has jumped 75% since November, pushing its price-to-earnings ratio to 131x, reigniting debates over its valuation compared to traditional automakers.
Super Micro Computer faces setbacks after being removed from the Nasdaq 100 due to accounting issues, while Palantir sees muted stock performance following its inclusion in the same index.