U.S. stock markets witnessed a massive rally on Wednesday, led by some of the most actively traded stocks that posted sharp gains amid easing global tariff concerns. The surge follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for countries that have not retaliated against the United States, which helped calm market nerves and fueled a tech-led rally.
Among the top volume stocks, Tesla Inc. led the charge, soaring 18.54% to close at $263.00, as investor optimism was buoyed by the broader market rebound and tariff relief. Nvidia Corporation followed closely with a 15.91% gain, ending the session at $111.63, amid renewed optimism after the U.S. delayed its export crackdown on the company’s AI chips.
Meta Platforms Inc. also recorded strong buying interest, rising 12.56% to $574.55, while Apple Inc. climbed 9.78% to $189.29, as the tech sector benefited from cooling trade tensions.
Other high-volume gainers included Amazon.com Inc., which advanced 10.08% to $187.86, and Palantir Technologies, which spiked 18.35% to $91.51.
The day marked one of the best sessions for U.S. markets in recent years, as investors reacted positively to Trump’s dual approach—raising China-specific tariffs to 125% while temporarily lowering reciprocal tariffs to 10% for over 75 other countries, including India, Japan, and South Korea.
