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Aimei Health Technology Co., Ltd. is a blank check company, which engages in entering a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on April 27, 2023 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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AFJK is experiencing extreme volatility and multiple trading halts, driven by speculation of a business combination and comparisons to previous high-flying stocks like SPRB and SMX. The community is actively discussing potential price targets, halt patterns, and whether this run has similarities to other recent meme stock surges, while some traders caution about the risks associated with chasing halted stocks.

Lion Group Holding Ltd. operates an all-in-one, state-of-the-art trading platform that offers a wide spectrum of products and services. It operates through the following segments: Futures and Securities Brokerage Services, Contract-For-Difference (CFD) Trading, Total Return Service (TRS) Trading and OTC Stock Option Trading. The company was founded by Jian Wang in 2015 and is headquartered in Singapore.

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LGHL is trending due to speculation of a potential short squeeze and comparisons to other recently volatile low-float stocks. Community members are discussing its small float, high short interest, and potential for significant price movement, drawing parallels to the runs of $SMX and $AFJK. Some investors also point to the company's Bitcoin holdings as a potential catalyst.

Oriental Culture Holding Ltd. operates as a holding company, which is engaged in providing collectibles and artwork e-commerce services through its subsidiaries. The firm facilitates trading by individual customers of all kinds of collectibles, artwork, and certain commodities on its online platform owned by its subsidiary in Hong Kong, namely the China International Assets and Equity of Artworks Exchange Limited. It provides services including investor education, market information, customer support, and technology infrastructure. The company was founded in March 2018 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

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OCG is trending due to high volatility and speculation around a potential short squeeze, with community members actively discussing price targets and possible catalysts. The stock's low float and history of significant price swings are contributing to the heightened interest. Some traders are also drawing comparisons to other Chinese stocks that have experienced similar momentum.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a financial holding company, which engages in the provision of financial and investment banking services. It focuses on investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. It operates through the following segments: Consumer and Community Banking (CCB), Commercial and Investment Bank (CIB), Asset and Wealth Management (AWM), and Corporate. The CCB segment originates and services mortgage loans. The CIB segment makes markets and services clients across fixed income, foreign exchange, equities, and commodities. The AWM segment provides initial capital investments in products such as mutual funds and capital invested alongside third-party investors. The Corporate segment manages its liquidity, funding, capital, structural interest rate, and foreign exchange risks. The company was founded in 1799 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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JPMorgan Chase is trending amid discussions of higher-than-expected expenses for 2026, driven by growth investments and compensation costs, leading to community debate about the bank's future profitability.  Concerns are circulating regarding potential economic impacts and comparisons to past financial crises, while some investors express confidence in JPM's strong position and AI investments. There is also discussion around JPMorgan's role in the crypto space, particularly concerning Bitcoin and Microstrategy.

GameStop Corp. engages in offering games and entertainment products through its ecommerce properties and stores. The firm’s stores and ecommerce sites operate primarily under the names GameStop, EB Games, and Micromania. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe. The company was founded by Daniel A. DeMatteo in 1996 and is headquartered in Grapevine, TX.

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GameStop is trending ahead of earnings, with the community keenly anticipating the results and discussing potential catalysts like a share buyback or positive EPS. Investors are also speculating on Ryan Cohen's plans for the company's cash reserves and possible announcements, referencing his recent cryptic ice cream tweet. Some traders are bracing for market maker games and volatility post-earnings.

Galaxy Digital, Inc. engages in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. It operates through the following segments: Digital Assets and Data Centers. The digital assets segment offers institutional access to trading, advisory, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization technology. The Data Centers segment competes with a range of infrastructure providers that are building or repurposing facilities to support the rapidly growing demand for AI and compute-intensive workloads. The company was founded by Michael Novogratz in 2018 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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GLXY is trending as investors discuss its valuation, particularly highlighting a recent analyst price target of $60 based on the company's digital asset segment and data center business. Community members are pointing to the company's alignment with cryptocurrency regulations and anticipating significant moves related to data center revenue, with some suggesting a potential overdue bounce.

SoFi Technologies, Inc. is a financial service platform, which engages in the provision of student loan refinancing options to the private student loan market. It operates through the following segments: Lending, Technology Platform, and Financial Services. The Lending segment offers personal loans, student loans, home loan products, and related servicing activities. The Technology Platform segment focuses on technology products and solutions revenue. The Financial Services segment includes the SoFi Money product, SoFi Invest product, SoFi Credit Card product, SoFi Relay personal finance management product, and other financial services such as lead generation and content for other financial services institutions. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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SOFI is trending due to a recent share offering, sparking concerns about dilution and management's communication. While some investors view the offering as a strategic move for future growth, others express disappointment and a loss of confidence. Community discussions revolve around the potential impact of the offering, upcoming Fed decisions, and the stock's exclusion from the S&P 500.

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The iShares Silver Trust ($SLV) is trending amidst a surge to new highs, sparking debate about whether it's a genuine breakout fueled by industrial demand, a physical squeeze, or simply overbought conditions. Community members highlight silver's increasing use in technology and green energy, along with potential impacts from monetary policy and supply constraints, while others caution about overvaluation and potential pullbacks. Traders are actively discussing entry and exit strategies amid volatility and bullish sentiment.

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The "crow with knife" meme coin, $CAW, is gaining traction as a multichain asset with a burning mechanism, attracting a strong community. Bullish sentiment is fueled by its presence on multiple chains like $SOL, $ETH, and $CRO, with community members emphasizing its organic growth.

Solana is a highly functional open source project that banks on blockchain technology’s permissionless nature to provide decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions. It is a layer 1 network that offers fast speeds and affordable costs. While the idea and initial work on the project began in 2017, Solana was officially launched in March 2020 by the Solana Foundation with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Solana is currently trending as community members discuss potential catalysts and future price movements. Speculation around new projects and integrations within the Solana ecosystem is fueling optimism. Broader market trends and potential partnerships are also being closely monitored by traders.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Prediction markets and polls show Hassett leading the race to replace Powell.</li><li>Questions over Fed’s independence grow amid tensions between Trump and Powell.</li><li>Markets are pricing in a 25-basis-point cut on Wednesday.</li></ul>White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett reportedly said&nbsp;on Tuesday that he sees “plenty of room” for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates and would support reductions larger than 25 basis points if economic data justified it.&nbsp;Speaking at The Wall Street Journal CEO Council Summit, the frontrunner to become U.S. President Donald Trump’s next Fed chair confirmed he believes deeper cuts are possible, according to a Bloomberg&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-09/hassett-says-room-now-for-fed-to-cut-more-than-25-basis-points">report</a>.Hassett said he would rely on his own judgment rather than political loyalty, even as Trump has made rapid rate cuts a key litmus test for selecting a new chair.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Growing Expectations For A Hassett Nomination</h2>A&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/what-a-post-powell-fed-may-look-like-under-trump-favorite-kevin-hassett/cLIYqZPREm7">Stocktwits poll</a> of 19,000 users showed 53% expect him to be Trump’s choice, while Kalshi puts the odds at 77%. Powell, whose term ends in May, received only 26% support in the same poll. Polymarket shows 89% odds of no announcement before December, with Hassett still leading individual contenders.Trump has privately indicated he has narrowed the field to about 10 candidates but hinted last week that Hassett is his preferred pick.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Tensions With Powell&nbsp;</h2>Powell could legally serve another term, but relations with Trump have been strained, with the president referring to him as “Too Late Powell.” Hassett’s close alignment with Trump has raised concerns about whether he would maintain the Fed’s political independence.Hassett has publicly criticized the central bank’s recent policy decisions, accusing the Fed of acting politically, even as he emphasized a “very strong” working relationship with Powell. If nominated, he would initially fill the Fed board seat vacated by Stephen Miran and would serve under Powell for several months before taking the chair.Markets expect another&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/kevin-hassett-good-time-for-fed-rate-cut-cautiously/cLIS4R0REka">25-basis-point cut at next week’s FOMC meeting</a>, with the CME FedWatch assigning an 89.6% probability. Major banks, including Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, and Bank of America, now expect a December cut as well, reversing earlier expectations for a pause.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Hassett’s Policy Vision</h2>Hassett argues that rapid advances in artificial intelligence mirror the productivity boom of the 1990s, giving the Fed room to keep rates low despite tight labor markets.&nbsp;He said AI’s increase in productivity could lift potential GDP growth “way north of 3%” and possibly above 4%. He added that lower rates could boost both supply and demand as new investments accelerate.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, sentiment for the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY) was ‘neutral’ with ‘normal’ message volume, the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) showed ‘bearish’ sentiment with ‘low’ volume, and the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) reflected ‘bullish’ sentiment with ‘normal’ volume.So far this year,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPY</a> is up 18%,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">QQQ</a> is up 23%, and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">DIA</a> is up 14%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett speaks to reporters after attending a meeting at the U.S. Capitol Building on April 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Ahead Of Fed Meeting Outcome, Kevin Hassett Signals Openness To Deeper Rate Cuts 

Kevin Hassett’s push for deeper rate cuts comes as he emerges as the leading contender to replace Jerome Powell, with markets bracing for a more dovish Fed.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The Department of Education said the Biden Administration “misled” millions of borrowers into the “illegal” repayment structure.</li><li>The court must approve the proposal before the transition period begins.</li><li>It said that borrowers in the program will receive direct guidance to select a new, legally compliant repayment plan once the proposal is approved.</li></ul>The Trump administration on Tuesday announced a proposed joint settlement agreement with Missouri that would end the Biden Administration’s ‘SAVE Plan,’ a student-loan repayment program the department now argues was unlawful.In its&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/us-department-of-education-announces-agreement-missouri-end-biden-administrations-illegal-save-plan">statement</a>, the Department of Education said the program would have cost taxpayers more than $342 billion over ten years, including “many Americans who did not attend college or already repaid their student loans.” It said the Biden Administration “misled” millions of borrowers into the “illegal” repayment structure with false promises about eligibility and benefits.<h2 class="st-heading-2">New Repayment Options</h2>Under the proposal, the Office of Federal Student Aid will support borrowers currently enrolled in the ‘SAVE Plan’ by helping them shift into new, legal repayment options. Officials said the guidance process will begin in the coming weeks, with direct outreach outlining alternative plans and steps to resume repayment.If the court approves the settlement, borrowers will receive a limited window to select a new repayment plan and restart payments. The department said its goal is to ensure that borrowers can maintain a “sustainable financial future” while also safeguarding federal costs.U.S. equities gained in morning trade on Tuesday. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY) was up 0.24%, the&nbsp;<a href="http://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF</a> (DIA) was up 0.39%, and the Nasdaq-100 tracking&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) rose 0.11%. Retail sentiment around QQQ on Stocktwits remained in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-says-supreme-court-tariff-defeat-would-leave-us-financially-defenseless/cLIrtjMREZ7">Trump Says Supreme Court Tariff Defeat Would Leave US ‘Financially Defenseless’ As Justices Question His Emergency Powers</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A sign marks the location of the U.S. Department of Education headquarters building on June 20, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images)

SAVE Student Loan Program Faces Shutdown As Trump Officials Move To Terminate Relief

The Department of Education said the ‘SAVE Plan’ would have added more than $342 billion to federal costs over a decade.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>President Donald Trump agreed that any incoming Fed chief must endorse an immediate policy shift.</li><li>Trump criticized the Fed Chair again, calling Jerome Powell “not a smart person.”</li><li>He reiterated that the economy’s success relies heavily on continued job creation, which he believes lower rates would accelerate.</li></ul>President Donald Trump reportedly agreed that immediately cutting interest rates will be a litmus test for whoever is appointed as the new Federal Reserve Chair after Jerome Powell’s term ends next year.In an&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.politico.com/newsletters/playbook/2025/12/09/the-politico-trump-interview-00682438">interview</a> with Politico’s The Conversation, Trump was asked whether backing rate cuts would serve as a litmus test for selecting Powell’s successor. “Yes,” he said, adding that Powell should be doing the same, criticizing the central bank chief as “not a smart person” who “doesn’t like Trump.”Trump reiterated his view that swift rate cuts would bolster hiring and argued that the broader economy is already on a firmer footing. “Prices are all coming down. It’s been 10 months,” he said. “It’s amazing what we’ve done.”He also repeated his assertion that lowering rates would accelerate job creation, framing employment growth as central to sustaining the recovery.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Gives Himself ‘A+++++’ On Economy</h2>When asked to grade the economy, Trump said he’d give his performance an “A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus.” Trump also defended his recent overseas travel, saying foreign visits are intended to secure investment commitments that benefit American workers and manufacturing. He portrayed the trips as part of a broader effort to strengthen the U.S. economy ahead of 2026.U.S. equities gained in morning trade on Tuesday. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY) was up 0.24%, the&nbsp;<a href="http://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF</a> (DIA) was up 0.18%, and the Nasdaq-100 tracking&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) rose 0.03%. Retail sentiment around QQQ on Stocktwits remained in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-says-supreme-court-tariff-defeat-would-leave-us-financially-defenseless/cLIrtjMREZ7">Trump Says Supreme Court Tariff Defeat Would Leave US ‘Financially Defenseless’ As Justices Question His Emergency Powers</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House on September 25, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Trump Says Immediate Rate Cuts Will Be A Litmus Test For Next Fed Chair, Gives Economy ‘A++++’ Rating: Report

In an interview with Politico, Trump reiterated his belief that rapid rate cuts would accelerate job creation.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Fannie Mae was established in 1938 to enhance mortgage lending in response to the Great Depression.</li><li>Freddie Mac was created in 1970 to broaden the secondary mortgage market and encourage competition.</li><li>They’re still controlled by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), even as Washington debates what their future should look like.</li></ul>Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are the two major government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) that help keep the U.S. mortgage market running. They guarantee most of the country’s home loans and play a big part in making mortgages easier and cheaper to obtain.For decades, they operated as private, shareholder-owned companies under federal oversight. However, the situation changed during the 2008 financial crisis, when both were placed into government conservatorship. They’re still controlled by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), even as Washington debates what their future should look like.Those discussions resurfaced recently after former President Donald Trump said he is giving “very serious consideration” to taking the companies public again.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Do They Work?</h2>The core job of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is to buy mortgages from lenders such as banks, mortgage companies, and credit unions. They either keep those loans or bundle them into mortgage-backed securities (MBS) that investors can buy. When lenders sell mortgages to the GSEs, they get cash back, which they can use to make new loans.This recycling of capital helps keep mortgage funding flowing and supports the widespread availability of the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, a product not commonly found in many other countries.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Key Differences Between Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac</h2>Though their missions are similar, the two were established at different times and with subtle market differences. Fannie Mae was created in 1938 to enhance mortgage lending during the Great Depression. Freddie Mac followed in 1970 to broaden the secondary market and increase competition.Historically, Fannie Mae has worked more with large commercial banks, while Freddie Mac has sourced more loans from smaller regional banks and credit unions. Fannie's portfolio tends to focus more on single-family homes, whereas Freddie has a more extended history of buying loans tied to multi-unit properties. Regardless of the difference, only loans that meet strict GSE standards, known as conforming loans, qualify for their guarantee.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is Implicit Guarantee?</h2>For years, investors assumed that if Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac ever ran into trouble, the U.S. government would step in. That unspoken belief, known as the “implicit guarantee,” proved true in 2008 when the Treasury provided about $190 billion to rescue both firms. They paid back those funds by 2014, but they remain under conservatorship, with strict oversight of their capital and dividends.How and when the GSEs might leave government control remain open questions. Trump’s recent comments about potentially taking them public again have pushed the issue back into the spotlight, raising fresh debate about how much risk the private market should bear and what role Washington should play in supporting the mortgage system.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/what-is-purchasing-manager-s-index/cLIrUN7REZr">What Is Purchasing Manager’s Index?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

An illustration photo shows the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac LOGO displayed in a smart phone in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on May 28, 2025. (Photo credit should read CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

 What Are Freddie Mac And Fannie Mae? Why Are They Important?

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac buy mortgages from lenders such as banks, mortgage companies, and credit unions.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The Manufacturing PMI tracks companies that make physical goods, from cars and clothing to electronics and industrial machinery.&nbsp;</li><li>The Services PMI looks at activity in sectors that provide less tangible offerings, such as finance, health care, transportation, and hospitality.</li><li>Over time, PMI trends help flag shifts in GDP growth, inflation, employment, and interest rates.</li></ul>A Purchasing Managers’ Index, or PMI, is one of the key tools investors use to gauge the health of the services and manufacturing sides of the economy.The index can move sharply in times of stress: the U.S. Manufacturing PMI fell sharply in December 2008 during the financial crisis, and both manufacturing and services PMIs tumbled in April 2020 when pandemic lockdowns brought activity to a halt.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How PMI Surveys Are Compiled and Calculated</h2>PMI figures are based on monthly questionnaires sent to purchasing managers at several hundred companies. Respondents report whether conditions, which include production, new orders, supplier deliveries, inventories, and employment, have improved, stayed the same, or worsened from the previous month. The Institute for Supply Management, for example, polls more than 300 manufacturers across different regions and sizes for its widely watched index.Their responses are turned into an index, with 50 marking the line between expansion and contraction.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Difference Between Manufacturing PMI And Services PMI</h2>The Manufacturing PMI tracks companies that make physical goods, from cars and clothing to electronics and industrial machinery. The Services PMI looks at activity in sectors that provide less tangible offerings, such as finance, health care, transportation, and hospitality.Both surveys measure common elements like new orders, hiring, and prices paid, though some components differ. For instance, customer inventories are included in the manufacturing survey but not in the services survey because stockpiles are far more relevant to factories than to hospitals or consulting firms. Many analysts also look at the Composite PMI, which combines both readings to offer a broader snapshot of private-sector activity.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Why Does PMI Data Matter?</h2>PMI data is released early every month, which gives investors real-time pointers on how the economy is performing. Strong readings often signal rising demand, stronger output, and potential earnings growth, while weak readings can hint at softer orders, slower hiring, and tepid business confidence.Over time, PMI trends help flag shifts in GDP growth, inflation, employment, and interest rates. As the world was recovering from the 2009 financial crisis, manufacturing PMIs began to rise months before GDP data showed improvement. In mid-2020, the services sector PMI rebounded, indicating that parts of the economy were reopening. Since they capture both the direction and pace of the economy, they will remain among the most important tools for the markets to make investment calls.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/this-pesticide-maker-s-stock-has-slid-over-73-in-2025/cLIrxHjREZ8">This Pesticide Maker's Stock Has Slid Over 73% In 2025 — Barclays Sees Further Pain</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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What Is Purchasing Manager’s Index?

PMI figures are based on monthly questionnaires sent to purchasing managers at several hundred companies.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The Chinese semiconductor industry, which includes manufacturers such as SMIC and designers such as Huawei and Cambricon, has built significant in-house capabilities.</li><li>Frustrated by U.S. restrictions on the export of advanced Nvidia chips and ASML’s chip-making machinery, China is pushing for self-reliance as its advanced tech becomes the flashpoint of its geopolitical tensions.</li><li>Stocks of several Chinese chip firms are on a tear.</li></ul>Chinese tech giant Baidu, Inc. is planning to list its $3 billion chip arm, Kunlunxin, on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, in what comes as another signal of China’s growing clout in the semiconductor space.In a strained year for U.S.–China ties, with high-end tech emerging as the main flashpoint, China has intensified its push for self-reliance – and its chip industry has delivered solid domestic gains. Baidu’s IPO plan for Kunlunxin is only the latest example.Kunlunxin began as an internal Baidu project focused on intelligent chips and launched its first product, the XPU, in 2017. The business was spun off as an independent company in 2021 and has come to the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/baidu-stock-wins-rating-upgrade/ch6atp1R3S3">attention of analysts</a> recently. Baidu currently holds a 60% stake in the company and aims to file the IPO papers in the first quarter next year.<h2 class="st-heading-2">China’s Building Capacity</h2>In a sense, China has come from behind this year to challenge the U.S.’s might in advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and semiconductors.DeepSeek stunned observers by producing a benchmark AI model at a fraction of the cost of Western ones, while Alibaba and Baidu have been scaling their Qwen and Ernie offerings, respectively, at a breakneck pace.In the tech equipment space, the U.S. sanctions have been wide and damaging. Over the years, it has blacklisted Huawei and Chinese chipmakers, including SMIC, restricted the export of advanced Nvidia chips, and even ordered the Netherlands’ ASML not to supply lithography machines, used to make advanced chips.However, with government support and rising demand for AI applications, the Chinese industry is burgeoning, as market trends and product rollouts show.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Chip Challengers</h2>Cambricon Technologies – the Chinese chip designer seen as a challenger to Nvidia – and Huawei are steadily filling the gap left by Nvidia’s forced exit. Cambricon’s shares have climbed about 175% since July, and the company recently&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-04/cambricon-aims-to-triple-chip-output-to-replace-nvidia-in-china">vowed</a> to triple its AI chip production next year.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1600/1200;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/koyfin_20251209_053200975_png_39fd916c07.webp" alt="koyfin_20251209_053200975.png" width="1600" height="1200"><figcaption>&nbsp;</figcaption></figure>Earlier this year, Huawei stunned the market with its Ascend 910C AI chip, which reportedly matches Nvidia’s A100 in performance and approaches the H100 in specific inference tasks. It now plans to double the output of its most advanced AI chips over the next year.&nbsp;Meanwhile, chipmaker Moore Threads surged by more than 400% on its Friday debut, while the IPOs of peers MetaX Integrated Circuits and Beijing Onmicro Electronics have received strong bids.All in all, major players in China’s semiconductor scene – foundries like SMIC and Hua Hong; chip designers HiSilicon (Huawei) and UNISOC; memory chip producers YMTC and CXMT, and equipment makers like NAURA Technology Group and AMEC – are pushing through in a big way.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/david-ellison-s-paramount-just-crashed-netflix-s-party-with-a-108-b-power-play-for-warner-bros-but-is-it-an-offer-wbd-can-t-refuse/cLIrq6qREZE">David Ellison’s Paramount Just Crashed Netflix’s Party With A $108B Power Play For Warner Bros — But Is It An Offer WBD Can’t Refuse?</a>&nbsp;

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China Probably Won't Need Nvidia For Long — Beijing's Homegrown AI Chip Empire Is Rising Stealthily

With U.S.–China tensions high and advanced tech at the center, China has ramped up its self-reliance push — and its chip sector has logged solid growth.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>All eyes are on the Fed’s rate decision scheduled for Wednesday.&nbsp;</li><li>NVIDIA is in the spotlight after President Donald Trump declared on Monday that the U.S. will allow it to ship its H200 chips to China and other countries upon fulfillment of certain conditions, even as reports emerge of Beijing limiting access.</li><li>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits for the S&amp;P 500 ETF and Invesco QQQ was in the ‘bearish’ territory.</li></ul>U.S. equities are treading cautiously in Tuesday’s premarket session as investors await the Fed’s key rate policy decision due on Wednesday.While Dow Jones futures were up by 0.11% at the time of writing, the S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.04% while the Nasdaq 100 futures declined 0.03%.&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY) was up by 0.06%,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) edged 0.03% lower, and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) rose 0.11% in premarket. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF and Invesco QQQ on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Fed Rate Anticipation</h2>While the market expects a 25-basis-point cut, uncertainty about fresh tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and India is also affecting investor sentiment.&nbsp;There is an 89.4% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut this week, according to the latest data from the&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">CME FedWatch</a> tool. Last week, Morgan Stanley joined peers JPMorgan and Bank of America (BofA) to revise its expectations and reiterate a 25-basis-point cut from its previous expectation of a status quo policy.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Stocks To Watch</h2>Nvidia (NVDA): The chip giant is in the spotlight after President Donald Trump declared on Monday that the U.S. will allow it to ship its H200 chips to China and other countries upon fulfillment of certain conditions, even as reports emerge of Beijing limiting access. Shares of&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NVDA">NVDA</a> are up 1.7% in premarket trading.Vor Biopharma (VOR):&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/VOR">VOR shares</a> are up over 26% at the time of writing due to positive sentiment around a recent Phase 3 clinical study. JPMorgan has initiated coverage on Vor Bio with a bullish view.Exicure Inc (XCUR): The early-stage biotech company&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/XCUR">XCUR</a> is up over 77% in premarket trading because of positive Phase 2 trial results for its cancer treatment.GameStop (GME), Dave &amp; Buster's (PLAY), Core &amp; Main Inc (CNM), SailPoint Technologies (SAIL), and Casey's General Stores (CASY) are among the companies scheduled to report their latest quarterly earnings on Tuesday.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) stands off Wall Street on April 17, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Futures Tread Cautiously Pre-Market As Investors Await Key Fed Decision: NVDA, XCUR, GME, CASY Among Stocks To Watch

The Dow Jones futures were up by 0.11% while the S&P 500 futures were up 0.04%. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Trump argued that Europe already imposes tariffs on China and said the U.S. must retain similar tools.</li><li>He claimed tariffs have made the U.S. “the financially strongest Country, by far, anywhere in the World.”</li><li>Trump said “only dark and sinister forces” would want to limit his ability to apply tariffs.</li></ul>President Donald Trump on Tuesday morning warned that an adverse decision by the United States Supreme Court on his tariffs strategy could leave the U.S. “financially defenseless.”&nbsp;In a post on Truth Social, Trump said a negative ruling would be “the biggest threat in history to United States National Security,” adding that tariffs have “easily and quickly” strengthened the country’s financial position. “Only dark and sinister forces would want to see that end!!!” he wrote.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115688492399516072" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img style="aspect-ratio:671/226;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_12_09_053512_png_8e58d2c948.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-12-09 053512.png" width="671" height="226"></a><figcaption>Source: @realDonaldTrump/Truth Social</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Warns Of Consequences&nbsp;</h2>Trump framed the case not just as a legal technicality but as an inflection point for the economy. “If we win, we will be the richest, most secure country anywhere in the world, by far,” he wrote. “If we lose … we would not be allowed to do what others already do!”The U.S. President argued that other regions, including Europe, already deploy tariffs against China and that a ruling against his approach would uniquely constrain the United States. He reiterated his view that tariffs have become a core national-security tool and a pillar of U.S. economic strength.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115688461364044258" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img style="aspect-ratio:673/371;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_12_09_053525_png_33ac0a3e50.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-12-09 053525.png" width="673" height="371"></a><figcaption>Source: @realDonaldTrump/Truth Social</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Presidential Emergency Powers</h2>The Court this week heard arguments over whether Trump exceeded his authority when he imposed sweeping national-security tariffs earlier in his presidency. The case questions whether Trump exceeded his authority by using the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs on nearly all imports from U.S. trading partners.&nbsp;Historically, tariffs have been set by Congress, not by the President’s office. Several justices questioned whether the emergency statute he invoked gives the White House broad discretion to impose long-running trade barriers without congressional approval.U.S. equities were mixed in pre-market trade on Tuesday. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY) was up 0.06%, the&nbsp;<a href="http://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF</a> (DIA) gained 0.15%, and the Nasdaq-100 tracking&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) moved 0.02% lower. Retail sentiment around QQQ on Stocktwits remained in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day, accompanied by ‘low’ levels of chatter.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/rocket-lab-is-finally-having-its-space-x-moment-yet-one-project-can-make-or-break/cLIrpc9REZ3">Rocket Lab Is Finally Having Its SpaceX Moment — Yet One Grounded Project Could Make Or Break This Year’s Fantastic Surge</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

 U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during the APEC CEO Summit at the Gyeongju Arts Center on October 29, 2025 in Gyeongju, South Korea.

Trump Says Supreme Court Tariff Defeat Would Leave US ‘Financially Defenseless’ As Justices Question His Emergency Powers

In a post on Truth Social, he warned that such a ruling would pose “the biggest threat in history to United States National Security.”

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