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Intel Corp. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of computer products and technologies. It delivers computer, networking, data storage, and communications platforms. The firm operates through the following segments: Client Computing Group (CCG), Data Center and AI (DCAI), Network and Edge (NEX), Mobileye, Accelerated Computing Systems and Graphics (AXG), Intel Foundry Services (IFS), and All Other. The CCG segment consists of platforms designed for notebooks, 2-in-1 systems, desktops, tablets, phones, wireless and wired connectivity products, and mobile communication components. The DCAI segment delivers solutions to cloud service providers and enterprise customers, along with silicon devices for communications service providers and high-performance computing customers. The NEX segment offers computing system solutions from inflexible fixed-function hardware to general-purpose compute, acceleration, and networking devices running cloud native software on programmable hardware. The Mobileye segment develops driving assistance and self-driving solutions. The AXG segment provides products and technologies designed to help customers solve the toughest computational problems. Its products include CPUs for high-performance computing and GPUs targeted for a range of workloads and platforms, from gaming and content creation on client devices to delivering media and gaming in the cloud, and the most demanding high-performance computing and AI workloads on supercomputers. The IFS segment refers to full stack solutions created from the foundry industry ecosystem. The All Other segment represents results from other non-reportable segments and corporate-related charges. The company was founded by Robert Norton Noyce and Gordon Earle Moore on July 18, 1968 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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Intel is heavily trending after a disappointing forward outlook sparked a fierce debate among investors, with many anticipating further declines due to weak guidance. However, a significant portion of the community views the sharp pullback as an overreaction and a strategic buying opportunity, citing strong underlying demand and long-term potential in its foundry initiatives.

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GLD is trending strongly as geopolitical and economic uncertainties drive a significant flight to safety into precious metals, with many in the community anticipating further record highs as fiat currency trust erodes. However, a vocal segment views the rapid ascent as an unsustainable "mania" and "bubble," expecting a sharp correction, especially with recent de-escalation reports fueling debate over gold's true underlying drivers.

Altimmune, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, which focuses on the development of novel peptide-based therapeutics for the treatment of obesity and liver diseases. The company's lead product candidate, pemvidutide, is a GLP-1/glucagon dual receptor agonist that is being developed for the treatment of obesity and NASH. In addition, Altimmune is developing HepTcell, an immunotherapeutic designed to achieve a functional cure for chronic hepatitis B. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD.

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Altimmune is seeing increased attention following the FDA's Breakthrough Therapy Designation for its lead asset, pemvidutide, for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis. The community is buzzing with optimism about pemvidutide's best-in-class profile and eagerly awaiting potential strategic partnerships or an acquisition, which many believe the new CEO is poised to execute. This sentiment is amplified by notable price appreciation and trading volume, suggesting a market rerating in the active GLP-1 and MASH sector.

Sensei Biotherapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company which focuses on the discovery, development, and delivery of next generation immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD.

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Sensei Biotherapeutics (SNSE) is trending due to intense community speculation around a potential short squeeze, fueled by its extremely low float and historical volatility. While many bulls anticipate a significant breakout, a strong contingent of skeptics warns of a pump-and-dump, citing the company's ongoing strategic review for maximizing shareholder value, which includes exploring asset sales, mergers, or an orderly wind-down of operations.

SEALSQ Corp. is a holding company, which engages in the security of microcontrollers. It operates through the following geographical segments: North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. It focuses on authentication process, digital certification, and covering individual patents of semiconductors. The company was founded on April 1, 2022 and is headquartered in Cointrin, Switzerland.

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SEALSQ Corp. is trending following its Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Gujarat and Kaynes SemiCon to establish India's first Post-Quantum Cryptography semiconductor center, underscoring its crucial role in the evolving quantum security landscape. Community discussions are highly bullish, fueled by CEO Carlos Moreira's presentations at Davos emphasizing the immediate need for quantum-safe chips to protect against advanced threats posed by AI and quantum computing. This has generated significant anticipation for the company's growth and a potential short squeeze.

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. engages in the design, development, and manufacture of solar technology and power solutions for remote locations and extreme environments. It integrates photovoltaic modules into a variety of applications such as aerospace, defense, transportation, and electronic products. The company was founded by Mohan S. Misra and Joseph H. Armstrong on October 18, 2005 and is headquartered in Thornton, CO.

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Ascent Solar Technologies (ASTI) is experiencing a surge of attention, primarily driven by Elon Musk's comments on the critical role of lightweight, flexible solar technology for future space-based AI data centers, a niche where ASTI holds existing expertise and strategic partnerships. The community is buzzing with speculation about a potential short squeeze and a multi-day rally, fueled by the stock's low float and high short interest, though some caution remains regarding its historical volatility and potential for dilution.

Movano, Inc. is a health-focused technology company. The firm uses non-invasive technology to enable individuals and their healthcare partners to measure and manage their health conditions. It offers solutions through the app, the cloud, the wearable, and the sensor. The company was founded by Michael Aaron Leabman in January 2018 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA.

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Movano Inc. is experiencing intense trading activity as its merger partner, Corvex, announced a long-term NVIDIA H200 GPU deployment, driving significant speculative interest. Traders are sharply divided between those bullish on the low float and AI narrative, and those concerned about prior dilution history and the fundamental value of simply utilizing NVIDIA's hardware.

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KOLD is currently trending amid extreme natural gas market volatility driven by widespread U.S. winter weather, which has dramatically increased heating demand. The community is sharply divided, with many seeing KOLD as a 'buy the dip' opportunity after its recent declines, while others warn of the 'widow maker' volatility as natural gas prices respond to cold fronts and potential supply impacts. Discussions center on whether the natural gas surge is sustainable or if a mean reversion for KOLD is imminent, making it a highly active, high-risk trade.

USA Rare Earth, Inc. is domestic supplier of rare earth magnets and heavy rare earth elements. It is developing a vertically integrated, domestic supply chain for rare earth element magnet production, with a facility in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and mining rights to the Round Top heavy rare earth and critical minerals deposit in West Texas. The company was founded in May 2019 and is headquartered in Stillwater, OK.

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USA Rare Earth Inc

USA Rare Earth (USAR) is trending after announcing significant financial backing from the French government for a new rare earth metal and alloy production facility, aimed at bolstering integrated supply chains. This strategic development, coupled with partnerships advancing its US-based projects and the launch of a new leveraged ETF, is igniting community discussion about its potential for substantial growth amidst the intensifying global race for critical minerals.

HeyElsa is an AI-powered on-chain execution platform designed to simplify how users and applications interact with crypto and decentralized finance. The platform converts user intent, expressed through natural language or structured inputs, into deterministic on-chain actions such as swaps, bridging, staking, yield optimization, and automated portfolio execution across multiple blockchain networks and protocols.  HeyElsa operates through both a consumer-facing AI Copilot and a business-to-business infrastructure offering, including widgets, SDKs, and agent execution APIs that can be embedded into wallets and applications. The core purpose of the project is to abstract fragmented DeFi interfaces and execution complexity, while maintaining transparency, security, and user control. HeyElsa focuses on real usage, automation, and reliable execution rather than speculative features, aiming to make crypto transactions seamless and operationally efficient.

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ELSA Crypto is trending due to its recent listing on Coinbase within the Solana ecosystem, attracting significant attention for its alignment with popular sectors like AI Utility and Zero Knowledge Proof technology. The community is actively discussing potential buying opportunities during price pullbacks, while also monitoring initial staker unlocks for market impact. Despite some profit-taking, many observers note increasing volume and strong support, positioning ELSA as a key asset among new crypto listings.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Earlier in 2025, the VIX Index reached its highest daily close since the COVID-19 pandemic at 52.33 on April 8 after U.S. President Donald Trump launched his ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs.</li><li>Several traders, institutional investors, and hedge fund managers often allocate capital to VIX-linked securities to diversify their portfolios.</li><li>Those interested in investing in VIX can do so through futures or options contracts, or through VIX-based exchange-traded products.</li></ul><p>The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), also known as Wall Street’s Fear Index, is one of the most widely followed tools used by investors to assess market risk.</p><p>Created by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) in 1993, VIX became the first benchmark to present volatility to Wall Street investors in the way they likely prefer: numbers and charts.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2"><strong>What Is The CBOE Volatility Formula? (CBOE Calculator)</strong></h2><p>According to CBOE, the VIX Index measures the 30-day expected volatility of the S&amp;P 500 Index (SPX). The components of the VIX Index are put and call options with expirations of more than 23 days and less than 37 days. These include SPX options expiring on the third Friday of each month and weekly SPX options expiring every Friday.</p><p>The VIX is calculated by averaging the weighted prices of various SPX puts and calls across several strike prices. The present calculation method was developed in 2003 when CBOE collaborated with Goldman Sachs to update the methodology.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2"><strong>CBOE Volatility Index Chart</strong></h2><p>Historically, the VIX has shown sharp spikes during periods of market stress, such as financial crises, geopolitical shocks, and unexpected macroeconomic events. Elevated VIX levels typically coincide with heavy equity selling and increased demand for downside protection through options.</p><p><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/koyfin_20251224_061713001_png_5185588bdb.webp" alt="koyfin_20251224_061713001.png"></p><h2 class="st-heading-2"><strong>How Does CBOE Compare To The S&amp;P 500?</strong></h2><p>The S&amp;P 500 and the volatility index tend to move inversely. If the market goes down, the VIX usually rises; when stock prices rise, the VIX usually falls. When the VIX rises above 30, it is considered a sign of heightened uncertainty, risk, and investor concern. When the VIX falls below 20, it indicates a relatively stable market environment.</p><p>Earlier in 2025, the VIX Index reached its highest daily close since the COVID-19 pandemic at 52.33 on April 8 after U.S. President Donald Trump launched his ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, which upended the markets. However, by May, it quickly fell below 20 as trade uncertainties eased and risk appetite improved.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2"><strong>How Can An Investor Trade The VIX?</strong></h2><p>Like the S&amp;P 500 and other major indexes, investors cannot trade the VIX directly. Those interested in trading VIX can do so through futures or options contracts, or through VIX-based exchange-traded products (ETPs), like the ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (VIXY) and the iPath Series B S&amp;P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (VXX).</p><p>Several traders, institutional investors, and hedge fund managers often allocate capital to VIX-linked securities to diversify their portfolios. While the VIX measures only S&amp;P 500 volatility, it is commonly used as a benchmark for the entire U.S. stock market, according to IG analysts. With rising macroeconomic uncertainties, the VIX will likely remain a crucial barometer of market stress.</p><p>Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/top-5-us-healthcare-stocks-by-market-value/cLeso9WREHH">Top 5 US Healthcare Stocks By Market Value</a></p><p><i>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.</i></p>

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Barclays Bank Plc engages in providing commercial banking services. It offers personal, premier, business, and corporate banking products and services to its customers. Its services include current accounts, savings, investments, mortgages, loans, insurance, credit cards, and online banking. The company was founded on October 4, 1971 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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