On Wednesday, the major U.S. indices closed positively, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.6% to 40,008.39 and the S&P 500 gaining 0.4% to 5,455.21. The Nasdaq also inched up by 0.03% to 17,192.60. These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day: Nike Inc. (NYSE:NKE) Nike shares closed with a slight increase of 0.03%, with a closing price of $78.52. The stock hit an intraday high of $79.09 and a low of $77.42. Its 52-week range is $70.75 to $123.39. The athletic footwear and apparel brand saw a surge in its stock after Bill Ackm…