"Tesla and Activision Blizzard Among Today's Top Trending Stocks"

U.S. stocks traded higher, with the Dow Jones gaining over 110 points. Nike reported a 2% increase in revenue but a decline in North American sales. Carnival Corporation surged ahead of its third-quarter earnings report. Activision Blizzard faced regulatory hurdles but remained a significant player in the gaming industry. Madrigal Pharmaceuticals announced a $500 million public offering to fund clinical and commercial activities. Tesla's shares traded higher amid ongoing strikes at its competitors and positive analyst ratings.