Intel, Palo Alto Networks, Goodrx, Applied Digital And Duolingo: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today

Shivdeep Dhaliwal

August 18, 2025

The stock market presented a mixed picture on Friday, with the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average indices closing lower.

Dow Jones closed slightly lower, falling 0.08% to 44,911.82. The S&P 500 was mostly unchanged, down 0.01%, to 6,449.15. The Nasdaq edged up 0.03% to 21,629.77.

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

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC)

Intel’s stock fell 3.66% to close at $23.66, with an intraday high of $24.90 and a low of $23.21. The stock’s 52-week range is between $27.55 and $17.67. Intel saw a significant after-hours surge as SoftBank Group agreed to invest $2 billion in the company. Additionally, the Trump administration is considering acquiring a 10% stake in the chipmaker. The shares spiked 5.4% to $24.93 in the extended trading hours.

Palo Alto Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW)

Palo Alto Networks experienced a slight decline of 0.52%, closing at $176.17. The stock reached an intraday high of $178.19 and a low of $174.69, with a 52-week range of $210.39 to $144.15. The company reported strong fourth-quarter earnings, surpassing revenue and EPS estimates. Guidance across the board was robust, contributing to the stock’s resilience. For the period, revenue came in at $2.54 billion, which beat analyst estimates of $2.50 billion.

GoodRx Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:GDRX)

GoodRx shares skyrocketed by 37.27%, closing at $5.12. The stock’s intraday high was $5.41, with a low of $4.48, and its 52-week range is $8.80 to $3.31. The surge followed the announcement of a collaboration with Novo Nordisk A/S, making Ozempic and Wegovy available at reduced prices. Eligible self-paying patients can now access these medications for $499 per month.

Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:APLD)

Applied Digital’s stock jumped 15.97% to $16.34, with an intraday high of $16.92 and a low of $14.66. The stock’s 52-week range is $16.92 to $3.01. The company announced plans to develop a $3 billion AI data campus in North Dakota, named Polaris Forge 2. Construction is set to begin in September, with operations expected to start in 2026.

Duolingo Inc. (NASDAQ:DUOL)

Duolingo shares climbed 12.93%, closing at $369.19. The stock’s intraday high was $371.63, with a low of $338.51, and its 52-week range is $544.93 to $201.02. The language-learning platform received a boost from Wall Street analysts, with Citigroup initiating coverage with a Buy rating and a $400 price target. KeyBanc Capital Markets also upgraded the stock to Overweight with a $460 price target.

Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings indicate Duolingo doesn’t measure up on Short, Medium and Long Price Trends. How does the stock stack up on other metrics?

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