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U.S. stock markets experienced a significant surge on Wednesday, following a mixed close the previous day. The futures of major benchmark indices climbed as President Donald Trump declared a two-week ceasefire on Iran strikes.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 2.85% to 47,909.92, while the S&P 500 climbed 2.5% to 6,782.81 and the Nasdaq advanced 2.8% to 22,634.99.

These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors through the day.

Ford’s stock rose by 5.73%, closing at $12.18. The stock reached an intraday high of $12.24 and a low of $11.96, with a 52-week range between $14.80 and $8.44.

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Ford’s CEO Jim Farley recently acknowledged the challenges of the electric vehicle transition, citing a $4.8 billion annual loss. The company has canceled several battery-electric models due to insufficient demand.

Applied Digital’s stock surged 10.37%, closing at $27.79. The stock’s intraday high was $29.39, with a low of $27.35, and its 52-week range is $42.25 to $3.31. The company’s stock fell 5.08% to $26.38 in after-hours trading.

The company has been involved in a proposed setup where tankers email Iranian authorities with cargo details, paying tolls in Bitcoin. Iran’s Supreme National Security Council determines the rules for passage, raising questions about the risks for Western vessels.

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U Power’s stock skyrocketed 331.63%, closing at $2.38. The stock hit an intraday high of $2.39 and a low of $0.86, with a 52-week range between $49.80 and $0.38. The stock shot up 26.89% to $3.02 in extended trading.

The company announced a private placement deal, selling 2.9 million Class A ordinary shares at $1.10 per share. This transaction is seen as a funding boost for the China-based vehicle sourcing and battery-swapping company.

Block’s stock increased by 4.77%, closing at $62.83. The stock’s intraday high was $65.40, with a low of $62.38, and its 52-week range is $82.50 to $44.27.

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The Bitcoin-focused company’s stock benefited from a broader market sentiment shift as traders unwound positions related to Strait of Hormuz disruptions. The Jack Dorsey-led firm’s ecosystem includes Square’s seller tools and Cash App’s consumer finance platform.

Alphabet’s Class C stock climbed 3.56%, closing at $314.74. The stock reached an intraday high of $319.39 and a low of $312.71, with a 52-week range between $350.15 and $145.82.

The company has been shedding its “black hole” label with $150 billion in hidden assets from SpaceX and Anthropic, highlighting unrealized value on its balance sheet.

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