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RaveDAO is a global community uniting music, technology, and purpose. Since their first sold-out event at Dubai 2024, they have expanded across Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Asia, hosting world-class experiences with over 100,000 total attendees and 3,000+ attendees for each event.  RaveDAO has worked with top-tier artists like Vintage Culture, Don Diablo, Chris Avantgarde, Lilly Palmer, MORTEN, Bassjackers, and GENESI and has support from Binance, OKX, Bitget, and Polygon. RaveDAO is redefining live entertainment in Web3 and has active partnerships with 1001Tracklists, AMF, and Warner Music.  Beyond the dance floor, RaveDAO channels energy and attention toward impact. In 2025 alone, proceeds from its events helped restore sight to 400+ cataract patients in Nepal and fund over 150 meditation programs across the U.S.

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RaveDAO is experiencing significant momentum driven by high trading volume, whale accumulation, and speculation surrounding potential major corporate partnerships. Community sentiment remains highly divided, with many traders riding the volatility of the recent price surge while others express skepticism regarding potential supply releases and the sustainability of the current rally.

NANO Nuclear Energy, Inc. is a microreactor and nuclear technology company, which provides supply energy services. Its products in technical development are ZEUS, a solid core battery reactor, and ODIN, a low-pressure coolant reactor. The company is founded by Jiang Yu in February, 2022 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Nano Nuclear Energy is trending as investors react to a series of strategic milestones, including a new feasibility study for a major Texas power hub and the continued expansion of its microreactor development pipeline. The community is actively debating the company's long-term commercialization timeline and the broader role of advanced nuclear technology in meeting the surging electricity demands of AI data centers.

PayPal Holdings, Inc. engages in the development of technology platforms that enable digital payments and simplifies commerce experiences on behalf of merchants and consumers worldwide. Its solutions include PayPal, PayPal Credit, Braintree, Venmo, Xoom, and Paydiant products. The firm also enables consumers to exchange funds with merchants using funding sources, which include bank account, PayPal account balance, PayPal Credit account, credit, and debit card or other stored value products. It operates through United States and Other Countries geographical segments. The company was founded in December 1998 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

PayPal Holdings Inc

PayPal is currently trending as shareholders and analysts debate whether the stock represents a deep-value opportunity or a persistent value trap given its low valuation multiples and ongoing share buybacks. The community is actively discussing the lack of communication from the new CEO, potential for M&A activity, and the stock's frustratingly sluggish performance despite recent strategic partnership news and stable free cash flow.

Maulcoin

Maulcoin is trending as the community celebrates the return of its official ticker and ramps up efforts to secure exchange listings and technical charting. Supporters are actively rallying around the coin's grassroots growth and "dark side" branding, positioning it as an organic alternative to the rapid pump-and-dump cycles common in the current memecoin market.

Zcash is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that uses trustless zero-knowledge proofs to enable fully encrypted transactions while maintaining blockchain transparency and security. It was the first cryptocurrency to implement zero-knowledge encryption for private peer-to-peer payments, addressing the fundamental privacy gap in traditional cryptocurrencies that expose transaction details publicly.   With a fixed supply of 21 million ZEC and a halving schedule similar to Bitcoin, Zcash allows users to prove transactions are valid without revealing sensitive information like wallet balances, transaction amounts, or participant identities, making it suitable for everyday payments, long-term savings, and cross-border money transfers where financial confidentiality matters.  The protocol operates on its own blockchain currently using Proof-of-Work consensus, though it's evolving toward Proof-of-Stake through the planned "Crosslink" upgrade to enhance security, scalability, and energy efficiency. Zcash employs trustless zero-knowledge proofs (Halo) within its Orchard shielded pool to verify transactions without revealing sender, receiver, or amount information.   Users can choose between transparent public transactions and shielded private transactions through Unified Addresses, which work with both types. The network is faster and cheaper than Bitcoin, with new blocks mined every 75 seconds and transaction fees typically just a fraction of a cent. Privacy adoption has surged in 2025, with over 30% of total ZEC supply now held in fully shielded pools.  Zcash was created by a group of scientists in 2013 who initially proposed Zerocoin as a privacy extension to Bitcoin before building a standalone protocol. The ecosystem operates with a self-funded development model where block rewards support independent teams through the Zcash Community Grants Committee and a new Coinholder-Controlled Fund.

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Zcash is seeing significant community interest driven by speculation around potential regulatory clarity, its role in privacy-focused portfolios, and its reputation as a quantum-resistant alternative to Bitcoin. Traders are actively discussing technical breakout patterns and future price potential while debating whether recent volatility serves as a long-term accumulation opportunity or a signal to favor Bitcoin.

Ondas, Inc. engages in the development, marketing, and sale of wireless radio systems for secure, wide area mission-critical business-to-business networks. It operates through the Ondas Networks and Ondas Autonomous Systems segments. The Ondas Networks segment provides wireless connectivity solutions enabling mission-critical Industrial Internet applications and services. The Ondas Autonomous Systems segment designs, develops, and markets commercial drone solutions via the Optimus System and Scout System. The company was founded on December 22, 2014 and is headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL.

Ondas Inc.

Ondas Inc

Ondas Inc. is currently a focal point for investors as they navigate a series of major contract wins, including counter-drone defense deployments for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and border security programs. While bulls point to aggressive growth and institutional support, the community remains divided and highly sensitive to the company's ongoing share dilution and its performance relative to broader market volatility.

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. engages in the design and manufacture of optical communications products. Its products include optical devices, such as laser diodes, photodiodes, related modules and circuitry, and equipment for applications in fiber-to-the-home, cable television, point to point communications, and wireless. The company was founded by Chih Hsiang Lin on February 28, 1997 and is headquartered in Sugar Land, TX.

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AAOI is experiencing high volatility as investors weigh a significant follow-on order from a major hyperscaler against a contentious short thesis from Citron Research. While bulls point to technical differentiation and a massive production pipeline, the community remains divided over whether the stock's parabolic climb is supported by fundamental growth or speculative overextension.

NuScale Power Corp. provides proprietary and innovative advanced small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear technology, with a mission to help power the global energy transition by delivering safe, scalable, and reliable carbon-free energy. Its products include VOYGR SMR Plants and Energy Exploration (E2) Centers. The company was founded by José N. Reyes in 2007 and is headquartered in Corvallis, OR.

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NuScale Power Corp

NuScale Power is facing significant volatility and investor scrutiny as the market weighs concerns over dilutive capital raises and ongoing legal challenges against its long-term potential in the small modular reactor sector. While some market participants are betting on a recovery driven by energy demands from AI data centers, others are closely tracking management's execution and the impact of continued institutional selling.

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The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF ($IGV) is seeing intense volatility as the market debates whether AI models like Anthropic's represent a structural 'SaaSpocalypse' or a temporary valuation reset. While some investors are aggressively buying into what they perceive as a generational entry point at multi-year lows, others remain cautious, citing deep-seated fears that enterprise software giants are losing their moats to cheaper, AI-driven automation.

IREN Ltd. is a vertically integrated data center business powering the future of Bitcoin, AI and beyond with renewable energy. It is strategically located in renewable-rich, fiber-connected regions across the US and Canada. IREN’s large-scale, grid-connected facilities are purpose-built for the next generation of power-dense computing applications. The company was founded by Daniel Roberts and William Roberts on November 6, 2018, and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

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IREN Limited

IREN is currently the subject of intense community debate, with bulls highlighting the company's substantial power infrastructure and AI data center optionality, while bears remain focused on the potential impact of a large capital raise. Investors are actively tracking the progress of site energization and the potential for new hyperscaler contracts to drive the next leg of growth amid the sector's broader volatility.

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CPI Inflation Rate Up Nearly +1%, As Expected

The latest Inflation Rate reached the highest peak in nearly two years: +3.3%, exactly as expected.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, rose 0.2% in January, below Wall Street expectations.</li><li>Soaring energy costs drove the rise in headline inflation, with the energy index rising 10.9% in March.</li><li>The gasoline index surged 21.2% during the month, contributing to a three-quarter increase in the headline prices, the BLS report stated.</li></ul>U.S. consumer prices rose in line with expectations in March in the first inflation print since the beginning of the Iran war, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released on Friday.According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), on a seasonally adjusted basis, CPI rose 0.9% in March, after rising 0.3% in February.This puts the annual rate at 3.3% before the seasonal adjustment.Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, rose&nbsp;0.2% in March, slightly below the Dow Jones estimate, according to&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.marketwatch.com/economy-politics/calendar">MarketWatch</a> data.On an annual basis, core CPI stood at 2.6%, below Wall Street expectations. The headline and core inflation are still above the Federal Reserve’s long-term target of 2%.On an annual basis, core CPI stood at 2.6%, below Wall Street expectations. The headline and core inflation are still above the Federal Reserve’s long-term target of 2%.<div><figure class="table"><table class="ck-table-resized"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Particulars</td><td>Actual</td><td>Forecast</td></tr><tr><td>CPI (MoM)</td><td>+0.9%</td><td>+0.9%</td></tr><tr><td>CPI (YoY)</td><td>+3.3%</td><td>+3.3%</td></tr><tr><td>Core CPI (MoM)</td><td>+0.2%</td><td>+0.3%</td></tr><tr><td>Core CPI (YoY)</td><td>+2.6%</td><td>+2.7%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure></div>Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor<h2 class="st-heading-2">Energy Costs Soar</h2>Soaring energy costs drove the rise in headline inflation, with the energy index rising 10.9% in March.The gasoline index surged 21.2% during the month, contributing to a three-quarter increase in the headline prices, the BLS report stated.According to AAA data, gasoline prices have soared by more than 17% over the past month.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Food Costs Unchanged, Airline Fares Rise</h2>The BLS report also stated that food costs remained unchanged during March, while the shelter index rose 0.3%.Airline fares, apparel, household furnishings, education, and new vehicle prices increased in March. However, medical care, personal care, and user car prices declined during the month, the report stated.Meanwhile, U.S. equities were mixed in Friday morning’s trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, gained 0.12%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 0.27%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) fell 0.24%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF was in the ‘extremely bearish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was down 0.03% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nke-stock-down-31-this-year-wall-street-sees-further-downside/cZJ0Qd3RItQ">NKE Stock Is Down 31% This Year — And Wall Street Pessimism Isn't Coming To A Stop</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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CPI Report: First Inflation Print Since Beginning Of Iran War Shows Consumer Prices Rise In Line With Expectations

Consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.9% in March on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.3% in February.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Piper Sandler stated in its note that Nike is still a quarter away from registering gains in the athletic apparel and shoes segment, even though it expects the performance momentum across the industry to continue.</li><li>The firm also expressed concerns that Nike could face increasing competition in the athleisure segment.</li><li>Piper Sandler stated that this segment is becoming too saturated, with frequency metrics inching toward a peak.</li></ul>Nike Inc. (NKE) shares are down nearly 31% this year so far, but analysts at Piper Sandler see further downside for the stock amid concerns about the company’s rebound.According to TheFly, Piper Sandler downgraded Nike to ‘Neutral’ from ‘Overweight’ while trimming the price target to $50 from $60.This is Piper Sandler’s second price target cut for the NKE stock this month, after the firm trimmed its price target to $60 from $75 following Nike’s third-quarter (Q3) results.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Why Is Piper Sandler Concerned?</h2>Piper Sandler stated in its note that Nike is still a quarter away from registering gains in the athletic apparel and shoes segment, even though it expects the performance momentum across the industry to continue.The firm also expressed concerns that Nike could face increasing competition in the athleisure segment. Piper Sandler stated that this segment is becoming too saturated, with frequency metrics inching toward a peak.The firm’s analysts also believe that Nike lacks the innovation needed to fill the volume gap in the classics segment.While announcing its Q3 results in March, Nike forecast a revenue decline in Q4, stating it&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nike-stock-tumbles-toward-9-year-low-retail-traders-shrug-off-soft-outlook/cZ7HhpHRInK">expects</a> a 2% to 4% year-on-year (YoY) decline. This implies revenue of $10.66 billion and $10.88 billion in Q4, both lower than the consensus estimate of $11.3 billion, according to Fiscal.ai data.Notably, Wall Street remains concerned about Nike’s prospects. Earlier this month, analysts at JPMorgan flagged time-consuming turnaround efforts while trimming fiscal 2027 and 2028 earnings estimates below consensus.Goldman Sachs downgraded Nike to ‘Neutral’ from ‘Buy’ and cut its price target to $52 from $76, citing increased caution around the company’s recovery timeline following its Q3 results, with particular concern over continued pressure in the Chinese market.Analysts at Wells Fargo stated that Nike’s Q3 results had more negatives than positives, adding that the international market is taking longer to rebase and is requiring a deeper reset.Barclays analysts said Nike could take four quarters to return to growth in the Greater China market, while UBS analysts expressed concern that investors may question whether the bad news for the company is fully priced in.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Nike CEO Says Greater China Turnaround Taking Longer</h2>Nike CEO Elliott Hill stated that the company’s turnaround strategy in Greater China is still in its early stages of a comeback, adding that the efforts are taking longer to bear fruit than he would like.After a 7% decline in sales in the Chinese market in Q3, Nike said it expects a 20% decline in Q4.“The work is not finished, but the direction is clear, our teams are moving with focus and urgency, and our foundation is getting even stronger to build the future of Nike,” Hill said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Retail Traders React?</h2>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NKE">Nike</a> trended in the ‘neutral’ territory at the time of writing.One bearish user stated that the sneaker market is “dead stock.”<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/sksubi27/message/649916485</stembedurl><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NKE">NKE stock</a> is down 31% year-to-date and 26% over the past 12 months. The S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) is up 24% over the past 12 months, while the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF (VTI) is up 25%.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/ispc-wgrx-raya-stocks-top-premarket-gainers-april-10-2026/cZJ0JZ8RIt5">Top Pre-Market Gainers Today — ISPC, WGRX, RAYA Among Stocks That Are Soaring Before The Bell</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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NKE Stock Is Down 31% This Year — But Wall Street Pessimism Isn't Over Yet

Piper Sandler cut its price target for the NKE stock for the second time this month, after the firm trimmed its price target to $60 from $75 following Nike’s third-quarter results.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>iSpecimen shares soared more than 69% in Friday’s pre-market session after the company announced a streamlined shipping model that reduces the transit times for biospecimen shipments by up to 85%.</li><li>Wellgistics shares soared nearly 45% pre-market on Friday after the company announced that it had terminated a share settlement agreement with Silverback Capital.</li><li>Erayak Power shares surged 34% pre-market after the company raised $400,000 from the sale of shares of its common stock to investors.</li></ul>U.S. equities edged lower in Friday’s pre-market trade as investors exercised caution amid lingering tensions due to a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran.President Donald Trump criticized Iran late night on Thursday for reportedly collecting toll from tankers trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, while adding that the country is doing a “very poor job” of allowing the flow of vessels through the waterway.“There are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers going through the Hormuz Strait — They better not be and, if they are, they better stop now!” President Trump said in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116376791555549648">post</a> on Truth Social.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Trump_post_jpg_6724b39ad4.webp" alt="President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social" width="570" height="194"><figcaption>President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social | @realDonaldTrump/Truth Social</figcaption></figure>At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down 0.01%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) fell 0.02%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 0.04%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF was in the ‘extremely bearish’ territory.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Here are the top stocks making the biggest moves in Friday’s pre-market trade:</h2><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ISPC">iSpecimen Inc. (ISPC)</a>iSpecimen shares soared more than 69% in Friday’s pre-market session after the company announced a streamlined shipping model that reduces the transit times for biospecimen shipments by up to 85%.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ISPC">ISPC stock</a> is down 50% year-to-date.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/WGRX">Wellgistics Health Inc. (WGRX)</a>Wellgistics shares soared nearly 45% pre-market on Friday after the company announced that it had terminated a share settlement agreement with Silverback Capital. Prior to the termination, Wellgistics had issued 6.8 million shares to Silverback.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/WGRX">WGRX stock</a> is down 74% year-to-date.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/RAYA">Erayak Power Solution Group Inc. (RAYA)</a>Erayak Power shares surged 34% pre-market after the company raised $400,000 from the sale of shares of its common stock to investors.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/RAYA">RAYA stock</a> is down 88% year-to-date.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-stub-stock-sink-to-all-time-low-today/cZJWOLcRIsJ">STUB Stock Sinks To All-Time Low After FTC Reportedly Sues StubHub Over Alleged Deceptive Ticket Pricing Practices</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

On Monday, Deutsche Bank said CAR’s downgrade to ‘Hold’ from ‘Buy' is "purely fundamental in nature"

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ISPC, WGRX, RAYA Pre-Market Gainers Today - President Donald Trump criticized Iran late night on Thursday for reportedly collecting toll from tankers trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

ISPC, WGRX, RAYA Among Stocks That Are Soaring Before The Bell

President Donald Trump criticized Iran late night on Thursday for reportedly collecting toll from tankers trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Trump warned Iran against charging transit fees through Hormuz and said U.S. forces would remain deployed until a “real agreement” is implemented.</li><li>Israeli strikes in Lebanon and fresh drone attacks by Iran-linked groups targeting facilities in Kuwait added to escalation risks.</li><li>A Stocktwits poll showed that investors remain split on whether markets have bottomed, with sentiment nearly evenly divided between bullish and bearish expectations.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures slipped late Thursday as uncertainty persisted around shipping through the Strait of Hormuz ahead of U.S.-Iran talks this weekend, while investors also prepared for key inflation data.As of 8.40 p.m. ET, Nasdaq 100, while S&amp;P 500, and Dow futures were down 0.1%.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> was ‘extremely bearish’ amid ‘high’ message volume, while sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)</a> was ‘bearish’ amid ‘low’ message volume.<h2 class="st-heading-2">US Market Drivers</h2>Markets reacted to renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran against charging fees for vessels transiting the waterway and said Tehran was doing a<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-criticizes-irans-poor-job-on-strait-of-hormuz/cZJWZzCRIsN"> “very poor” job</a> allowing oil shipments to pass, raising fresh doubts about progress towards reopening the route.The strait remains effectively shut, with shipping traffic still far below pre-war levels despite temporary corridors being announced. Israeli strikes targeting Tehran-aligned Hezbollah militants in Lebanon continued to dampen ceasefire prospects, while fresh drone attacks by Iran and its regional proxies targeting facilities in Kuwait added to the escalation ahead of the U.S.-Iran talks this weekend in Islamabad led by Vice President J.D. Vance.Trump also said U.S. military personnel would remain deployed in the region until a “real agreement” is fully implemented, even though he expressed optimism about a broader deal with Tehran.Oil prices remained elevated amid the uncertainty. West Texas Intermediate crude settled above $97 per barrel after earlier rising past $100 intraday, while Brent crude closed at $95.92.The Dow turned positive for 2026 after Thursday’s gains, while the S&amp;P 500 extended its winning streak to seven sessions, its longest since October. The three major averages remain on track for strong weekly gains:<div><figure class="table"><table class="ck-table-resized"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Index</td><td>Move</td><td>Close</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones Industrial Average</td><td>0.58%</td><td>48,185.80</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>0.62%</td><td>6,824.66</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq Composite</td><td>0.83%</td><td>22,822.42</td></tr></tbody></table></figure></div>A separate&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/discussions/has-the-market-put-in-its-bottom/649854575">Stocktwits poll</a> showed that investors remained almost evenly split between expectations that the market has already bottomed and views that further downside may still lie ahead. About 39% of traders see that the bottom is already in place, 38% expect further downside, and 23% say it is too early to tell, based on over 7,400 votes.On the other hand, data released Thursday showed U.S. consumer spending barely rose in February amid inflation pressures, while recurring applications for jobless benefits fell to their lowest level in nearly two years.Goldman Sachs said commodity trading advisors could buy $34 billion of S&amp;P 500 stock over the next week at current market levels, reversing $30 billion in short positioning and potentially shifting exposure to net long. The firm also noted that the S&amp;P 500 market-on-close imbalance registered about $3.8 billion to buy in the most recent session, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/goldman-sees-ctas-poised-to-buy-34b-of-sp-500-stock-next-week-93CH-4606321">report</a> by Investing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trending Stocks To Watch On NYSE, Nasdaq</h2>Palantir Technologies (PLTR): Shares logged their worst session in nearly two months on Thursday after ace investor Michael Burry highlighted Anthropic’s rapid rise in enterprise AI adoption. However, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/DivesTech/status/2042371528768307477">pushed back</a> on X, saying the concerns are “fictional” and added that Palantir remains at the “epicenter of leaders in the AI revolution.”ServiceNow (NOW): Shares fell over 1% in extended trading after UBS downgraded the stock to ‘Neutral’ from ‘Buy’ and cut its price target to $100 from $170. The move comes as Anthropic’s $30 billion revenue run-rate and new agentic AI updates revived&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/now-snow-zs-intu-stocks-plummet-anthropic-connection/cZJWKWuRIsS">competitive concerns</a> across enterprise software firms.Avis Budget Group (CAR): The stock hit an all-time high on Thursday amid a short squeeze flagged earlier this week by&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/car-stock-may-rally-higher-analyst-spots-short-squeeze/cZJJX8qRIYw">Deutsche Bank</a>, which said high short interest and options disclosures by Pentwater Capital likely helped drive the rally, with shares more than doubling since March.SanDisk (SNDK): Shares reached an all-time high on Thursday after Bernstein raised its price target to $1,250 from $1,000 and reiterated an ‘Outperform’ rating, citing stronger-than-expected NAND pricing and a firm memory market. The brokerage also named the stock a top short-term pick ahead of results due April 30.Eos Energy Enterprises (EOSE): Shares posted their best session in nearly a year Thursday and gained about 2% in after-hours trading as the company guided for&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/eose-stock-jumped-explosive-revenue-guidance-record-shipments-battery-production/cZJW7hCRIs2">first-quarter revenue</a> of $56 million to $57 million, representing a 433% growth from the previous year driven by record shipments and production gains.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Global Markets Are Performing Today</h2>In broader markets, the yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note held near 4.3% on Thursday, hovering around its lowest level since mid-March, while gold traded near $4,766 an ounce.Asian markets were mixed early Friday, with MSCI’s Asia-Pacific index outside Japan down 0.7% as Japanese equities opened higher, while Australian markets traded lower.Among the catalysts for Friday are the March consumer price index report, core CPI readings, factory orders data and preliminary consumer sentiment figures.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A MarineTraffic map showing ship movements in the Strait of Hormuz. Taken in Brussels, Belgium, on March 15, 2026. (Photo by Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Slip As Trump Warns Iran Over Hormuz Shipping: Why PLTR, NOW, CAR, SNDK, EOSE Are Trending After-Hours

Oil prices stayed elevated, with WTI above $97 per barrel and Brent closing at $95.92.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>In an earlier post on the social media platform, Trump had claimed that reports indicated Iran was charging a fee to allow ships through the route.</li><li>The U.S. announced a two-week ceasefire in Iran this week, and a diplomatic delegation led by Vice President JD Vance is gearing up for diplomatic negotiations on Saturday.&nbsp;</li><li>Meanwhile, Trump told NBC News on Thursday that he was very optimistic about a solution.</li></ul>U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday accused Iran of violating the deals of a ceasefire agreement even as a diplomatic delegation led by Vice President JD Vance is gearing up for diplomatic negotiations on Saturday.In a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116377109535639790">post</a> on Truth Social, Trump said that Iran was not honoring its end of the deal to allow oil to pass through the strategic shipping route of the Strait of Hormuz.“Iran is doing a very poor job, dishonorable some would say, of allowing Oil to go through the Strait of Hormuz. That is not the agreement we have!” the President said.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_10_at_4_03_39_AM_png_015dea6c39.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-10 at 4.03.39 AM.png" width="1084" height="268"></figure>The U.S. announced a two-week ceasefire in Iran. However, conversations between the U.S. and Iran are already fragile amid continued Israeli attacks across Lebanon. On Wednesday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf claimed that the U.S. had <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/spy-qqq-dia-have-second-best-day-since-start-of-iran-war-vance-to-reportedly-lead-talks-with-tehran/cZJffSqRIAD">violated three parts of the ceasefire proposal.</a><h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is Happening At The Strait?</h2>In an earlier post on the social media platform, Trump had claimed that reports indicated Iran was charging a fee to allow ships through the route.“There are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers going through the Hormuz Strait — They better not be and, if they are, they better stop now!” Trump said. The Strait has been choked since the start of the war about six weeks ago, squeezing global oil supply and subsequently sending oil prices higher.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Is A Deal With Iran Likely?</h2>Despite the back and forth between the two countries, the President has expressed confidence about a peace deal with Iran. According to <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/trump-optimistic-iran-peace-deal-even-ceasefire-appears-strained-rcna267428">NBC News</a>, Trump said on Thursday that he was “very optimistic” about a solution.The President reportedly said that Iran’s top leaders spoke “much differently” in person compared to a press meeting. “They’re much more reasonable,” Trump reportedly said.“They’re agreeing to all the things that they have to agree to. Remember, they’ve been conquered. They have no military. If they don’t make a deal, it’s going to be very painful,” Trump also added.Meanwhile, stock markets slipped into the red territory in extended trading hours after ending the day higher up. The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/spy">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down 0.09% after-hours at the time of writing, after having closed up 0.58% on Thursday.The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF </a>(QQQ) was down around 0.14% at the time of writing, after having closed 0.68% higher, and the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/dia">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) was down 0.06% while writing.Oil, on the other hand, climbed higher in Thursday’s after-market hours. The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/uso">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) was up marginally by about 0.10%, while the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/uco">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF </a>(UCO) was up about 0.20%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Consumer spending, adjusted for inflation, increased 0.1% in February after stagnating in January, outpacing the 0.1% decrease in personal income during the month.</li><li>In absolute terms, personal income decreased $18.2 billion in February, while disposable personal income fell $18.3 billion.</li><li>Personal consumption expenditures increased $103.2 billion, while personal outlays increased $106.5 billion during the month.</li></ul>The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Index, which is the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge of inflation,&nbsp;advanced 2.8% in February on an annualized basis.The Commerce Department data showed that core PCE, which excludes food and energy,&nbsp;rose 3% on an annualized basis in February, up&nbsp;0.4% on a monthly basis.Both PCE and core PCE were in line with analyst forecasts, according to a Dow Jones estimate as&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.marketwatch.com/economy-politics/calendar">cited</a> by MarketWatch. This is the final PCE print before the Iran war began, following attacks by the U.S. and Israel on February 28.<div><figure class="table"><table class="ck-table-resized"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Particulars</td><td>Actual</td><td>Forecast</td></tr><tr><td>PCE price index (MoM)</td><td>+0.4%</td><td>+0.4%</td></tr><tr><td>PCE price index (YoY)</td><td>+2.8%</td><td>+2.8%</td></tr><tr><td>Core PCE price index (MoM)</td><td>+0.4%</td><td>+0.4%</td></tr><tr><td>Core PCE price index (YoY)</td><td>+3%</td><td>+3%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure></div>Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce<h2 class="st-heading-2">Q4 GDP Revised Down</h2>The gross domestic product (GDP) for the fourth quarter (Q4) was revised downward, reflecting a downturn in government spending and exports.The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that the U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 0.5% in Q4, lower than the Dow Jones forecast of 0.7%, as cited by MarketWatch.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Consumer Spending Inches Up</h2>Consumer spending, adjusted for inflation, increased 0.1% in February after stagnating in January, outpacing the 0.1% decrease in personal income during the month.In absolute terms, personal income decreased $18.2 billion in February, while disposable personal income fell $18.3 billion. Personal consumption expenditures increased $103.2 billion, while personal outlays increased $106.5 billion during the month.Personal savings stood at $931.5 billion in February, while the personal saving rate was 4%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Jobless Claims Rise</h2>Meanwhile, jobless claims rose in the week ended April 4 to 219,000 from 203,000 in the prior week, higher than a Dow Jones estimate of 210,000, as&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.marketwatch.com/economy-politics/calendar">cited</a> by MarketWatch.The four-week moving average for jobless claims, which smooths weekly volatility, rose by 1,500 to 209,500.Continuing claims, which refer to the number of people claiming unemployment benefits beyond the first week, hovered in the 1.79 million range for the week ending March 28, decreasing by 38,000 over the previous week.Meanwhile, U.S. equities declined in Thursday’s pre-market trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, fell 0.27%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) declined 0.2%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) fell 0.39%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF was in the ‘extremely bearish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was down 0.01% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/crwv-stock-soaring-today-meta-21b-deal/cZJW2DgRIrZ">CRWV Stock Rallies After Meta Announces Expanded $21B Deal — All You Need To Know</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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