Tempest Therapeutics, Microsoft, Birkenstock, Novo Nordisk, Tesla: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today

Major U.S. stock indices ended in the green on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq Composite marking notable gains of nearly 100 points. The Dow also ended Wednesday’s session in the green, while the S&P 500 experienced a slight uptick.

The Nasdaq ended the day 96.83 points higher at 13,659.68, while the Dow rose 65.57 points or 0.19% to 33,804.87. The S&P gained 18.71 points or 0.43% to 4,376.95.

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

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