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Hims & Hers Health, Inc. operates a telehealth consultation platform. It connects consumers to healthcare professionals, enabling them to access medical care for mental health, sexual health, dermatology and primary care. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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Hims & Hers Health Inc

Hims & Hers Health is trending as it faces a patent infringement lawsuit from Novo Nordisk and intense FDA/DOJ scrutiny over its compounded GLP-1 weight-loss offerings, sparking a significant sell-off and heated community debate about management's decisions and potential for a short squeeze.

Churchill Capital Corp. X is a blank check company, which was created for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded by Michael Klein on January 4, 2024 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Churchill Capital Corp X (CCCX) is trending as its merger target, Infleqtion, gained significant attention for securing a NASA space mission and a DOE contract, with the community highly anticipating the upcoming merger vote on February 12th and NYSE debut as INFQ on February 17th. Investors are actively discussing Infleqtion's perceived undervaluation compared to quantum peers, emphasizing its superior neutral-atom technology and established government contracts in defense, space, and energy as key drivers for substantial upside post-merger.

Upstart Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of a cloud-based artificial intelligence lending platform. It operates through the following segments: Personal Lending, Auto Lending, and Other. The Personal Lending segment focuses on unsecured personal loans and small dollar loans. The Auto Lending segment is involved in auto refinance and auto retail loans. The Other segment refers to HELOCs and other. The company was founded by David Joseph Girouard, Anna Mongayt Counselman, and Paul Gu in December 2013 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

Upstart Holdings Inc

Upstart's imminent earnings report is sparking intense debate among investors, with strong convictions for both significant upside and downside moves. The community is also closely watching how potential credit card interest rate caps and the broader fintech market could influence the AI-powered lending platform's outlook.

Evommune, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company. It engages in the development of medicines for inflammatory diseases. The company was founded by Luis C. Pena, Eugene Andrew Bauer, and Hans Hofland in 2020 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

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Evommune (EVMN) is actively trending following positive Phase 2a trial results for its atopic dermatitis drug, EVO301, prompting analysts to significantly raise price targets. The news has sparked a lively debate among traders, with many anticipating further upside and a potential short squeeze, while others expect profit-taking and caution against volatility.

The Charles Schwab Corp. is a savings and loan holding company, which engages in the provision of wealth management, securities brokerage, banking, asset management, custody, and financial advisory services. It operates through the Investor Services and Advisor Services segments. The Investor Services segment includes retail brokerage, investment advisory, and banking and trust services to individual investors, retirement plan and business services, as well as other corporate brokerage services, to businesses and employees. The Advisor Services segment provides custodial, trading, banking and trust, and support services to independent registered investment advisors, independent retirement advisors, and recordkeepers. The company was founded by Charles Robert Schwab in 1986 and is headquartered in Westlake, TX.

Charles Schwab Corp.

Charles Schwab is trending as new AI-powered financial tools, notably Altruist's tax planning offering, are sparking investor fears of significant disruption and fee compression across the wealth management sector. The community is split, with some seeing this as an exaggerated market reaction and a buying opportunity, while others worry about the company's ability to adapt swiftly.

Nektar Therapeutics is a biotechnology company, which engages in the discovery and development of novel therapies which selectively modulate the immune system to treat autoimmune disorders. It also focuses on immunology and unparalleled expertise in polymer chemistry to create one-of-a-kind, highly-selective medicines with optimal therapeutic benefit. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Nektar Therapeutics

Robust positive 52-week maintenance data for Nektar Therapeutics' atopic dermatitis drug, rezpegaldesleukin, is driving significant analyst upgrades and community discussions around a major valuation re-rate, given its durable responses and strong safety profile. Investors are also actively speculating on a potential short squeeze or a significant settlement/buyout, particularly with ongoing litigation with Lilly.

Pagaya Technologies Ltd. engages in the development of AI and data networks for the financial industry. Its product deploys data science, machine learning and AI technology to evaluate the customers' applications in real time. The company was founded by Gal Krubiner, Sanjiv Das, Yahav Yulzari, and Avital Pardo on March 20, 2016 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Pagaya Technologies Ltd

Pagaya Technologies is trending after its Q4 earnings report showed profitability but cautious 2026 guidance and a strategic exit from a business line, triggering a substantial sell-off. The community is vigorously debating whether the market's reaction is an unjustified manipulation of an undervalued stock or a reflection of management's prudent risk management within a challenging fintech landscape.

S&P Global, Inc. engages in the provision of transparent and independent ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and data to the capital and commodity markets worldwide. It operates through the following segments: Market Intelligence, Ratings, Commodity Insights, Mobility, Indices, and Engineering Solutions. The Market Intelligence segment provides multi-asset-class data and analytics integrated with purpose-built workflow solutions. The Ratings segment is involved in credit ratings, research, and analytics, offering investors and other market participants information, ratings, and benchmarks. The Commodity Insights segment focuses on information and benchmark prices for the commodity and energy markets. The Mobility segment offers solutions serving the full automotive value chain including vehicle manufacturers, automotive suppliers, mobility service providers, retailers, consumers, and finance and insurance companies. The Engineering Solutions segment engages in advanced knowledge discovery technologies, research tools, and software-based engineering decision engines to advance innovation, maximize productivity, improve quality, and reduce risk. The company was founded by James H. McGraw and John A. Hill in 1917 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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S&P Global is trending lower after its cautious outlook reinforced market fears that AI-powered tools will disrupt traditional financial information services. The community is sharply divided, debating if this signals a fundamental shift for a high-quality name or an overblown reaction creating a compelling buying opportunity.

Ichor Holdings Ltd. engages in designing, engineering, and manufacturing fluid delivery subsystems for semiconductor capital equipment. It offers gas and chemical delivery systems, which are key elements of the process tools used in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices. The firm also manufactures precision machined components, weldments, and proprietary products for use in fluid delivery systems for direct sales to its customers. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

Ichor Holdings Ltd

Ichor Holdings is trending following strong Q4 2025 earnings and optimistic 2026 guidance, which points to strengthening demand in the semiconductor capital equipment sector. The community is actively discussing ICHR as a key "pick and shovel" play in the memory and AI-driven chip manufacturing landscape, though some warn the stock is overextended.

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. engages in the provision of broadband satellite communication and networking solutions and services. It operates through the following business segments: Fixed Networks, Mobility Solutions, and Terrestrial Infrastructure Projects. The Fixed Networks segment provides advanced fixed broadband satellite communication networks, satellite communication systems and associated professional services and comprehensive turnkey solutions and fully managed satellite network services solutions. The Mobility Solutions segment provides advanced on-the-move satellite communications equipment, systems, and solutions, including airborne, maritime and ground-mobile satellite systems and solutions. The Terrestrial Infrastructure Projects segment provides network infrastructure construction of the fiber and microwave network of PRONATEL in Peru. The company was founded by Yoel Gat, Gideon Kaplan, Amiram Levinberg, Joshua Levinberg, and Shlomo Tirosh in 1987 and is headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel.

Gilat Satellite Networks

Gilat Satellite Networks is trending due to its recent Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings, which, despite strong revenue growth and positive 2026 guidance, led to a sharp stock price decline. The community views this as an overreaction, with many actively buying the dip and highlighting the company's strong pipeline of contracts in the burgeoning satellite communication and defense markets.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>In Q4, PepsiCo’s net revenue rose 5.6% year-on-year (YoY) to $29.3 billion, while adjusted earnings per share (EPS) climbed 11% YoY to $2.26.</li><li>Looking ahead, PepsiCo expects organic revenue growth between 2% and 4% and core constant currency EPS growth of 4% to 6% in 2026.</li><li>Iconic products such as Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, and Tostitos will see retail price cuts of up to nearly 15%.</li></ul>PepsiCo Inc. (PEP) reported its fourth-quarter (Q4) results, highlighting steady revenue growth and strong earnings momentum. The company also announced a 4% increase to its annual dividend and approved a $10 billion share buyback program.&nbsp;In Q4, PepsiCo’s net revenue rose 5.6% year-on-year (YoY) to $29.3 billion, while adjusted earnings per share (EPS) climbed 11% YoY to $2.26. Both revenue and EPS exceeded the analysts’ consensus estimate of $28.96 billion and $2.24 respectively, according to Fiscal AI data.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">PepsiCo Extends Dividend Streak, Unveils $10B Buyback</h2>The&nbsp;food and beverage&nbsp;giant raised its annual dividend to $5.92 per share from $5.69, marking the 54th consecutive year of dividend growth. Additionally, the company unveiled a new stock buyback plan to purchase up to $10 billion of PepsiCo shares by Feb. 28, 2030.Looking ahead, PepsiCo expects organic revenue growth between 2% and 4% and core constant currency EPS growth of 4% to 6% in 2026. Free cash flow conversion ratio is projected at a minimum of 80%, with total shareholder returns of $8.9 billion, including $7.9 billion in dividends and $1 billion in share buybacks.<blockquote>“Accelerated net revenue growth and strong productivity savings led to strong operating margin expansion and double-digit EPS growth in the fourth quarter.”&nbsp;-Ramon Laguarta, Chairman and CEO, PepsiCo</blockquote><h2 class="st-heading-2">PepsiCo Is Making Snacks Cheaper</h2>PepsiCo said it is rolling out lower prices on some of its most popular snack brands in the U.S., aiming to ease the pinch of rising household costs. Iconic products such as Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, and Tostitos will see retail price cuts of up to nearly 15%, as the company looks to make snacking more affordable.The price adjustment arrives as households prepare for key snacking moments, including winter gatherings and the upcoming Big Game. The timing reflects the company's strategy to offer value alongside its beloved flavors.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is The Retail Mood On Stocktwits?</h2><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/PEP">PepsiCo stock</a> inched 0.6% lower in Tuesday’s premarket. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock changed to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ territory the previous day. Message volume shifted to ‘high’ from ‘normal’ level in 24 hours.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_03_072948_png_816573702d.webp" alt="PEP’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 7:15 a.m. ET on Feb. 3, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="935" height="99"><figcaption>PEP’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 7:15 a.m. ET on Feb. 3, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>PEP stock has gained over 3% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/affirm-morgan-stanley-upgrade-earnings-stock-weakness-compelling-opportunity/cZbiqntR4l8">Affirm Gets A Morgan Stanley Upgrade Ahead Of Earnings – Firm Sees AFRM Stock’s Weakness As A ‘Compelling’ Opportunity</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Authorities will also guide local governments to use the subsidies in a balanced and orderly manner and to pace implementation appropriately, according to a statement from the National Development and Reform Commission.</li><li>The move comes as China seeks to boost domestic demand, making it a top economic priority for 2026.</li></ul>China on Tuesday announced the first batch of 62.5 billion yuan ($8.92 billion) in subsidies to support the trade-in of consumer goods for 2026.The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ndrc.gov.cn/xxgk/jd/jd/202512/t20251230_1402850.html">said</a> in a statement that the government will sell ultra-long special sovereign bonds to local governments in 2026 to support consumer programs and meet consumption demands during peak seasons such as New Year's Day and the Spring Festival.The NDRC authorities will also guide local governments to use the subsidies in a balanced and orderly manner, pace implementation appropriately, and strengthen fund supervision throughout the entire chain to maximize the policy's impact, it added.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bolstering Domestic Demand</h2>China is looking to boost domestic demand and has made it a top economic priority for 2026.According to an earlier report from Bloomberg, the Politburo, the Communist Party’s decision-making arm led by President Xi Jinping, noted that domestic demand must be a primary driver for a strong market in its December meeting.The move to boost domestic demand comes amid an economic slowdown over the past year, driven by weakening domestic demand, declining investment, sluggish industrial output, and deflationary pressures. Chinese households have also cut back on their spending due to a soft labor market and pressures in the real estate industry. The U.S. tariffs have also prompted the country’s senior leaders to increase China’s self-reliance in multiple industries.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Future Outlook</h2>While the Chinese economy has clocked a year-to-date GDP growth of 5.2% year-on-year as of December, it is projected to grow only 4.4% in 2026, according to a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/12/11/advancing-reforms-can-enhance-prospects-china-economic-update">report</a> from the World Bank. It expects the existing headwinds to persist next year as well.The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CHIS">Global X MSCI China Consumer Staples ETF</a> (CHIS), which tracks Chinese consumer stocks, has declined by more than 34% over the last year. Meanwhile, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IYK">iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF</a> (IYK), which tracks U.S. consumer stocks, has climbed more than 3% over the same period.The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/XLP">Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund</a> (XLP) declined marginally by 0.11% in the past year, while the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/VDC">Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF</a> (VDC) was up by 0.03% in the same period.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.(1 Chinese Yuan = $0.14)&nbsp; &nbsp;

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