<div id="readability-page-1"><div><div><div><p>The U.S. stock market finished higher on Thursday, as the <strong>Dow Jones Industrial Average</strong> edged up nearly 0.2% to 46,519.72, the <strong>S&amp;P 500</strong> added 0.06% to 6,715.35, and the <strong>Nasdaq</strong> climbed about 0.4% to 22,844.05.</p><p>These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors through the day:</p></div><h2><strong>SoundHound AI Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:SOUN)</h2><p>SoundHound AI shares surged by 10.46%, closing at $17.84. The stock hit an intraday high of $18.39 and a low of $16.45, with a 52-week range of $24.98 to $4.56. </p><p>The company recently gained recognition as a leader in IDC MarketScape’s assessment of conversational AI platforms. This recognition, along with strong revenue momentum, has attracted renewed investor interest.</p><h2><strong>IonQ Inc.</strong> (NYSE:IONQ)</h2><p>IonQ’s stock rose by 10.32%, closing at $69.60. The stock reached its intraday peak at $69.60 and a low of $64.41, with a 52-week high of $76.13 and a low of $8.79. </p><p>Investors are closely monitoring IonQ as it pulls back from recent highs, potentially entering <strong>Warren Buffett’s</strong> “sweet zone” for buying opportunities. </p><h2><strong>Occidental Petroleum Corp.</strong> (NYSE:OXY)</h2><p>Occidental’s stock fell by 7.31%, closing at $44.23. It recorded an intraday high of $47.92 and a low of $43.84, with a 52-week range of $56.49 to $34.78. </p><p>The company is reportedly considering selling its OxyChem division to <strong>Berkshire Hathaway</strong> in a deal valued at approximately $10 billion. This strategic move could streamline Occidental’s operations. </p><h2><strong>Ondas Holdings Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:ONDS)</h2><p>Ondas Holdings saw a significant rise of 25.99%, closing at $9.21. The stock reached an intraday high of $9.34 and a low of $7.66, with a 52-week high of $9.34 and a low of $0.57. </p><p>The surge followed the company’s announcement of a major purchase order for Wåsp drones, marking its entry into the U.S. defense market. </p><h2><strong>Tesla Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:TSLA)</h2><p>Tesla’s stock declined by 5.11%, closing at $436. It reached an intraday high of $470.75 and a low of $435.57, with a 52-week high of $488.54 and a low of $212.11. </p><p>The decline comes as a report indicated a significant drop in Tesla’s car sales in Italy, which fell by over 25.6% in September. Recently, investor <strong>Ross Gerber</strong> said ‘Winter is coming’ for Tesla as $7,500 Federal EV credits expire.</p><p><strong>Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings</strong> indicate Tesla stock has a Value in the 4th percentile. Here is how the stock scores on other metrics.</p><p><em>Prepare for the day’s trading with top premarket movers and news by Benzinga.</em></p><ul> <li><strong>Cathie Wood Hitches A Ride On George Soros-Backed Driverless Truck Company Kodiak AI, Doubles Down On China AI Bets Alibaba And Baidu</strong></li> </ul><p><em>Photo Courtesy: Miha Creative 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 U.S. stock market rose on Thursday, with the Dow Jones up 0.2%, S&P 500 up 0.06%, and Nasdaq up 0.4%. Notable stocks included SoundHound AI, which surged 10.46% after being recognized in AI platforms; IonQ, up 10.32%, attracting investor interest; Occidental Petroleum, down 7.31% amid potential divestiture; Ondas Holdings, up 25.99% after a major defense contract; and Tesla, down 5.11% due to declining sales in Italy. Investors are closely watching these movements for potential opportunities.</p>

- The U.S. stock market closed higher on Thursday, with the Dow Jones up nearly 0.2%, the S&P 500 adding 0.06%, and the Nasdaq climbing about 0.4%.  
- Notable stock movements included SoundHound AI surging by 10.46% due to recognition in conversational AI, while Occidental Petroleum fell by 7.31% amid potential divestiture plans.  
- Ondas Holdings saw a significant rise of 25.99% following a major defense contract announcement, contrasting with Tesla's 5.11% decline linked to a drop in car sales in Italy.  

Soundhound AI, Ionq, Occidental, Ondas Holdings And Tesla: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today