--- title: "Nvidia, Alibaba, Levi Strauss, MDA Space and Broadcom: Why These 5 Stocks Are on Investors' Radars Today" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/292140871.md" description: "On July 8, 2026, Nvidia rose 3.65% on AI chip demand optimism, while Alibaba surged 11.05% following analyst upgrades and potential H200 chip access. Levi Strauss slipped despite strong Q2 earnings and raised guidance. MDA Space fell after announcing a $712 million equity offering to fund its CLS acquisition. Broadcom advanced 4.83% on a multiyear, $30 billion spending agreement with Apple." datetime: "2026-07-09T01:35:23.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/292140871.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/292140871.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/292140871.md) --- # Nvidia, Alibaba, Levi Strauss, MDA Space and Broadcom: Why These 5 Stocks Are on Investors' Radars Today Major U.S. indices ended Wednesday on a mixed note, with the **Dow Jones Industrial Average** falling 1.09% to 52,348.39, the **S&P 500** slipping 0.28% to 7,482.21, while the **Nasdaq** gained 0.2% to close at 25,870.65. These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors through the day. ## Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) Nvidia’s stock rose 3.65% to close at $204.12, after trading between an intraday low of $195.06 and a high of $205.16; the stock’s 52-week range is $161.16 to $236.54. The chip giant stayed in focus as traders reacted to reports that China may allow a limited number of H200 chips to reach top AI firms, while strategists continued to frame the company as a central beneficiary of the AI buildout and long-term demand for advanced semiconductors. **Read Also: SK Hynix's $28 Billion US Share Sale Draws Strong Demand, Notes Daniel Newman With a Rocket Emoji, Jim Cramer Weighs in on the IPO** ## **Alibaba Group Holding Ltd** (NYSE:BABA) Alibaba jumped 11.05% to finish at $108.98, with an intraday low of $105.65 and a high of $109.82; the stock’s 52-week range is $91.99 to $192.67. In the after-hours trading, the stock rose 1.03% to $110.10. The Chinese e-commerce and cloud leader drew strong buying after a Jefferies analyst argued that much of the pessimism around the stock may already be priced in, while also pointing to expectations for solid June-quarter execution and faster growth at AliCloud as demand for AI services builds. Separately, it was reported that Chinese officials have told the **Jack Ma**\-founded company that they may receive permission to buy some Nvidia H200 chips. ## **Levi Strauss & Co.** (NYSE:LEVI) **Levi Strauss** slipped 1.18% to close at $24.37, ranging from a low of $23.73 to a high of $24.56 during the session; the stock’s 52-week range is $17.72 to $25.58. In extended trading, the stock tanked 5.9% to $22.93. The denim maker remained in view after reporting strong second-quarter results, with management highlighting organic revenue growth, gains in direct-to-consumer sales, better margins, and a raised full-year outlook, while also pointing to expanding momentum in women’s, tops, and premium lifestyle offerings. Levi Strauss reported stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter 2026 results, with net revenue rising 8% year over year to $1.56 billion and adjusted EPS increasing to 28 cents from 22 cents a year earlier. The company also raised its full-year 2026 guidance, now expecting reported revenue growth of 7.0% to 7.5%, organic revenue growth of 5.5% to 6.0%, and adjusted EPS of $1.46 to $1.52, up from its prior outlook. Levi additionally increased its quarterly dividend by 14% to 16 cents per share, reflecting confidence in its growth outlook and cash generation. ## **MDA Space Ltd.** (NYSE:MDA) MDA Space fell 2.18% to end the day at $38.67, moving between an intraday low of $38.13 and a high of $39.73; the stock’s 52-week range is $23.23 to $49.37. The shares fell 6.18% to $36.28 in the after-hours session. MDA Space announced a bought-deal offering of 20 million common shares at $35.60 per share, with underwriters granted a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the offering. The company expects to raise approximately $712 million in gross proceeds, which will be used to help fund its acquisition of **Collecte Localisation Satellites** (CLS) and repay a portion of CLS’s debt. Separately, MDA Space agreed to acquire a 70% stake in CLS for approximately CA$920 million ($649 million). CLS, an Earth observation and satellite IoT solutions provider, is expected to generate about CA$465 million ($328.3 million) in 2026 revenue. Shares fell in after-hours trading as investors reacted to the equity offering despite the strategic acquisition announcement. ## **Broadcom Inc.** (NASDAQ:AVGO) Broadcom advanced 4.83% to close at $388.69, after trading as low as $376.89 and as high as $395.09; the stock’s 52-week range is $269.58 to $495. The semiconductor and infrastructure software company rallied after Apple said it would expand spending with Broadcom in a multiyear agreement expected to top $30 billion, a deal that calls for more than 15 billion U.S.-made chips and reinforces Broadcom’s role in Apple’s domestic manufacturing push. **Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings** indicate Nvidia stock has a Momentum score in the 62nd percentile and a Value score in the 7th percentile. **Read Also: Andrew Cuomo on Trump's Billion-Dollar Crypto Fortune: 'Public Cynicism is 'Very High,' Hope They Build in Full Disclosure and 'Clear Ethics Guidelines'** **_Disclaimer_:** _This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors._ _Photo Courtesy: Golden Dayz on Shutterstock.com_ ### Related Stocks - [NVDA.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NVDA.US.md) - [MDA.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/MDA.US.md) - [LEVI.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/LEVI.US.md) - [NVDX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NVDX.US.md) - [NVDS.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NVDS.US.md) - [07788.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/07788.HK.md) - [07388.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/07388.HK.md) - [NVDY.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NVDY.US.md) - [NVD.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NVD.US.md) - [NVDD.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NVDD.US.md) - [NVDU.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NVDU.US.md) - [NVDQ.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NVDQ.US.md) - [NVDL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NVDL.US.md) - [NVDB.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NVDB.US.md) - [NVDG.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NVDG.US.md) - [NVDO.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NVDO.US.md) - [NVDW.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NVDW.US.md) - [NVYY.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NVYY.US.md) - [NYYY.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NYYY.US.md) - [DIPS.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/DIPS.US.md) - [09388.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/09388.HK.md) - [MAGX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/MAGX.US.md) - [SMH.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SMH.US.md) - [SOXX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SOXX.US.md) - [SOXL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SOXL.US.md) - [SOXQ.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SOXQ.US.md) - [XSD.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/XSD.US.md) - [PSI.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/PSI.US.md) - [FTXL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/FTXL.US.md) - [.DJI.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/.DJI.US.md) - [.SPX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/.SPX.US.md) - [.IXIC.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/.IXIC.US.md) - [BABA.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BABA.US.md) - [09988.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/09988.HK.md) - [JEF.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/JEF.US.md) - [AVGO.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/AVGO.US.md) - [AAPL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/AAPL.US.md) - [NVD.DE](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NVD.DE.md) - [89988.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/89988.HK.md) - [HBBD.SG](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/HBBD.SG.md) ## Related News & Research - [South Korea President Lee looking to open new era of AI in with global tech companies](https://longbridge.com/en/news/293804472.md) - [Samsung Elec wins $200 billion Broadcom AI chip partnership, boosting foundry push](https://longbridge.com/en/news/293817791.md) - [As Nvidia Discloses a 9.3% Stake in Nebius, Here’s How You Should Play NBIS Stock](https://longbridge.com/en/news/293504980.md) - [DeepSeek’s $71 Billion Boom Collides With an Awkward Nvidia Question](https://longbridge.com/en/news/293972328.md) - [Nvidia supplier Wistron launches $700 million Texas factory for AI system production](https://longbridge.com/en/news/293413420.md)