<div id="readability-page-1"><div><div><p>The stock market is entering its most favorable quarter, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq indices historically seeing strong performances from October through December. This period is marked by seasonal optimism, often driven by consumer spending and holiday sales. Over the past three decades, the S&amp;P 500 has consistently shown gains during this quarter, with technology stocks leading the charge.</p><p>The <strong>Dow Jones Industrial Average</strong> inched up 0.09% to 46,441.10 on Wednesday, while the <strong>S&amp;P 500</strong> advanced 0.34% to 6,711.20 and the <strong>Nasdaq</strong> closed 0.4% higher at 22,755.16.</p><p>These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors through the day:</p><h2><strong>Reddit Inc.</strong> (NYSE:RDDT)</h2><p>Reddit’s stock dropped 11.87% to close at $202.60, hitting an intraday high of $218.32 and a low of $202.26. Its 52-week range is $282.95 to $64.90. </p><p>The decline comes amid reports that OpenAI might reduce Reddit citations, potentially affecting user traffic and data licensing deals. Additionally, <strong>Elon Musk’s</strong> announcement of xAI developing a platform to rival information hubs like Wikipedia adds to competitive pressures.</p><h2><strong>QuantumScape Corporation</strong> (NYSE:QS)</h2><p>QuantumScape shares surged 18.52% to $14.59, with an intraday high of $14.85 and a low of $12.08. The stock’s 52-week range is $15.03 to $3.40. The stock gained 1.02% to $14.74 in the after-hours trading.</p><p>The rise follows a partnership announcement with Corning to develop manufacturing capabilities for ceramic separators, a key component in its solid-state battery technology.</p><h2><strong>Plug Power Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:PLUG)</h2><p>Plug Power’s stock climbed 25.75% to close at $2.93, reaching an intraday high of $2.94 and a low of $2.40. The 52-week range is $3.32 to $0.69. </p><p>The rally is driven by optimism around AI’s energy demands, with investors betting on hydrogen fuel cell providers. The company also announced the delivery of its first 10-megawatt electrolyzer to Galp’s Sines refinery, part of a major green hydrogen project in Europe.</p><h2><strong>Intel Corporation</strong> (NASDAQ:INTC)</h2><p>Intel’s shares rose 7.12% to $35.94, with an intraday high of $36.06 and a low of $33.50. The stock’s 52-week range is $36.30 to $17.67. </p><p>The increase follows reports that Intel is in early talks to potentially add AMD as a foundry customer. While the discussions are preliminary, the potential partnership could significantly impact Intel’s manufacturing capabilities.</p><h2><strong>Tesla Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:TSLA)</h2><p>Tesla’s stock increased by 3.31% to $459.46, with an intraday high of $462.29 and a low of $440.75. Its 52-week range is $488.54 to $212.11. </p><p>The rise comes as the market evaluates Tesla’s new pricing strategy following the expiration of a $7,500 federal tax credit for new EVs. The automaker has adjusted its lease prices across all models in the U.S. as a response.</p><p><strong>Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings</strong> indicate Plug Power stock has Growth in the 14th percentile. Here is how this stock is ranked on other parameters.</p><p><em>Prepare for the day’s trading with top premarket movers and news by Benzinga.</em></p><ul> <li><strong>Cathie Wood Bets Big On Chinese AI: Ark Buys Alibaba And Baidu In Back-to-Back Days, Dumps Shopify Despite Recent OpenAI Rally</strong></li> </ul><p><em>Photo Courtesy: 1st footage on Shutterstock.com</em></p><p>This story was generated using Benzinga Neuro and edited by <u>Shivdeep Dhaliwal</u></p></div></div></div>

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<p>The stock market is entering a favorable quarter, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq historically performing well from October to December. Key stocks attracting investor attention include Reddit, which fell 11.87% amid competitive pressures; QuantumScape, which surged 18.52% following a partnership announcement; Plug Power, up 25.75% due to optimism around AI and hydrogen; Intel, rising 7.12% on potential partnership talks with AMD; and Tesla, increasing 3.31% as it adjusts pricing strategies post-tax credit expiration.</p>

- The stock market is entering a favorable quarter, with historical gains expected for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq from October to December, driven by consumer spending.  
- Recent trading saw the Dow Jones up 0.09%, S&P 500 up 0.34%, and Nasdaq up 0.4%, with notable stock movements including QuantumScape rising 18.52% and Plug Power climbing 25.75%.  
- Factors influencing these changes include partnerships, competitive pressures, and market evaluations of pricing strategies, particularly in the tech and energy sectors.  

Reddit, Quantumscape, Plug Power, Intel And Tesla: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today