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The SPY is rebounding as traders react to comments on China trade. Community members are discussing market manipulation and potential overreactions, while others express concerns about ongoing economic issues. Overall sentiment seems to be cautiously optimistic, with many anticipating continued volatility.

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The Invesco QQQ Trust is trending as traders assess the impact of potential trade escalations between the U.S. and China, particularly after China's recent retaliatory port fees. Community discussions revolve around whether this conflict will escalate and how it might affect tech stocks within the QQQ, with some traders anticipating a market correction while others foresee a buying opportunity.

NVIDIA Corp. engages in the design and manufacture of computer graphics processors, chipsets, and related multimedia software. It operates through the following segments: Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) and Compute & Networking. The Graphics segment includes GeForce GPUs for gaming and PCs, the GeForce NOW game streaming service and related infrastructure, Quadro and NVIDIA RTX GPUs for enterprise workstation graphics, virtual GPU, or vGPU, software for cloud-based visual and virtual computing, automotive platforms for infotainment systems, and Omniverse Enterprise software for building and operating metaverse and 3D internet applications. The Compute & Networking segment consists of Data Center accelerated computing platforms and end-to-end networking platforms including Quantum for InfiniBand and Spectrum for Ethernet, NVIDIA DRIVE automated-driving platform and automotive development agreements, Jetson robotics and other embedded platforms, NVIDIA AI Enterprise and other software, and DGX Cloud software and services. The company was founded by Jen Hsun Huang, Chris A. Malachowsky, and Curtis R. Priem in April 1993 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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NVIDIA is trending due to renewed trade tensions with China, sparking discussions about potential impacts on chip supply and demand. The community is debating the severity of these tariffs and export controls, with some viewing it as a buying opportunity while others brace for further market decline. Bullish sentiment remains due to NVIDIA's strong position in the AI sector, despite concerns about reliance on rare earth materials from China.

AST Spacemobile, Inc. engages in building a broadband cellular network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on an extensive IP and patent portfolio. It focuses on providing mobile broadband services with global coverage to all end-users, without the need to purchase special equipment. The company was founded by Abel Avellan on May 31, 2017 and is headquartered in Midland, TX.

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ASTS is trending due to excitement surrounding upcoming satellite launches and potential revenue from partnerships, including a recent deal with Verizon. The community is focused on the company's progress toward commercial rollout in 2026 and potential for significant growth in the space-based mobile network sector. Bullish sentiment is high, with many anticipating further price increases and milestones being met.

Ethereum is a global, open-source platform for decentralized applications. In other words, the vision is to create a world computer that anyone can build applications in a decentralized manner; while all states and data are distributed and publicly accessible. Ethereum supports smart contracts in which developers can write code in order to program digital value. Examples of decentralized apps (dapps) that are built on Ethereum includes tokens, non-fungible tokens, decentralized finance apps, lending protocol, decentralized exchanges, and much more.  On Ethereum, all transactions and smart contract executions require a small fee to be paid. This fee is called Gas. In technical terms, Gas refers to the unit of measure on the amount of computational effort required to execute an operation or a smart contract. The more complex the execution operation is, the more gas is required to fulfill that operation. Gas fees are paid entirely in Ether (ETH), which is the native coin of the blockchain. The price of gas can fluctuate from time to time depending on the network demand.

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Ethereum is trending as traders discuss its recent price volatility and potential recovery, influenced by factors like liquidations and macroeconomic events. Community members are weighing in on dip-buying opportunities and discussing technical analysis, while also debating its long-term value proposition and potential for future growth. Broader market sentiment and the impact of external factors, such as trade tensions, are also being actively considered.

TMC the metals co., Inc. is a deep-sea minerals exploration company focused on the collection and processing of polymetallic nodules found on the seafloor in international waters of the Clarion Clipperton Zone in the Pacific Ocean (CCZ). These nodules contain high grades of four metals (nickel, copper, cobalt, manganese) which can be used as (i) feedstock for battery cathode precursors (nickel, cobalt and manganese sulfates, or intermediate nickel-copper-cobalt matte) for electric vehicles (EV) and renewable energy storage markets, (ii) copper cathode for EV wiring, energy transmission and other applications and (iii) manganese silicate for manganese alloy production required for steel production. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

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TMC is trending as discussions heat up around potential government investment and the company's role in securing critical minerals outside of China. The community is closely watching for news related to permits and government support, speculating on potential price movements. Some believe a deal with the U.S. government is imminent, while others focus on technical analysis and potential warrant exercises.

BTQ Technologies Corp. engages in the business of post-quantum encryption. It focuses on applications to the blockchain industry. Its products include PQScale, Keelug, Kenting, Preon, QPoW, and QByte. The company was founded by Nicolas Roussy Newton on March 26, 2021 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

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BTQ is trending as the community discusses its potential in quantum security and recent price surge following its NASDAQ uplisting. Some are attributing the buzz to endorsements from financial figures and developments around its technology, while others debate its valuation compared to sector peers. Community members are also weighing in on potential short squeezes and long-term prospects in the quantum computing landscape.

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 as investors discuss its potential, citing positive analyst revisions and anticipation for upcoming earnings. Community members are focusing on the stock's long-term growth potential, crypto integration, and possible inclusion in the S&P 500. Recent market activity and reactions to potential government actions related to student loans are also fueling the conversation.

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MARCAT is trending as community members discuss its availability on Phantom Wallet and potential. Some users are pointing to bullish signals and breakout potential, while others caution against potential scams and dumps.

Navitas Semiconductor Corp. engages in the development of ultra-efficient gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors. Its GaN power ICs integrate GaN power with drive, control and protection to enable charging, power density, and energy savings for mobile, consumer, enterprise, eMobility and new energy markets. The company was founded by Daniel Kinzer, Nick Fichtenbaum, Gene Sheridan, and Jason Zhang on August 12, 2020 and is headquartered in Torrance, CA.

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Navitas Semiconductor ($NVTS) is trending due to increased interest in GaN technology and its potential role in AI and data centers, despite concerns about revenue and competition. The stock's recent price movement and high trading volume have spurred discussions around potential short squeezes and future growth, particularly with the company's association with Nvidia. Community members are actively debating the stock's valuation, potential catalysts, and the impact of management decisions.

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U.S. equities plummeted in Friday’s afternoon trade after President Donald Trump threatened massive tariff hikes on China. While the Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled more than 1%, the S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite were both down nearly 2%.“I was to meet President Xi in two weeks, at APEC, in South Korea, but now there seems to be no reason to do so. One of the policies that we are calculating at this moment is a massive increase of tariffs on Chinese products coming into the United States of America,”&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-threatens-massive-tariffs-against-china-over-rare-earth-export-controls/ch6ObacR3SD">President Trump said</a> in a post on Truth Social.The Trump administration has also begun firing federal workers, with the U.S government now in its 10th day of shutdown. “The RIFs have begun,” said White House Budget Director Russell Vought in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/russvought/status/1976686105199268177">post</a> on X, referring to reductions in force.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1162/252;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_10_10_at_23_28_57_png_6388f9c331.webp" alt="Russell Vought's post on X" width="1162" height="252"><figcaption>Russell Vought's post on X | @russvought/X</figcaption></figure>The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which mirrors the S&amp;P 500 index, was down 1.7% at the time of writing, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ), which mirrors the Nasdaq 100 index, fell 2.26%. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA), which tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average, declined 1.18%.Here are the top stocks making the biggest moves in Friday’s afternoon trade:<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BABA">Alibaba Group Holding (BABA)</a>Alibaba’s American Depository Receipts (ADR) were down more than 8% in Friday’s afternoon trade following President Trump’s tariff threat against China. Baidu Inc.’s (BIDU) ADRs were also down over 8% at the time of writing.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BABA">BABA stock</a> is up 91% year-to-date.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USAR">USA Rare Earth Inc. (USAR)</a>USA Rare Earth shares soared more than 16% in Friday’s afternoon trade, while MP Materials shares surged 14%, after President Trump stated that China has become “hostile” after it announced restrictions on its global supply of rare earth materials.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USAR">USAR stock</a> is up 213% year-to-date.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BITF">Bitfarms Ltd. (BITF)</a>Bitfarms shares gained over 8% in Friday’s afternoon session after the company&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/bitfarms-stock-surges-after-converting-macquarie-debt-to-300-m-project-financing/ch6a6BmR3Sv">converted</a> $300 million private debt facility with Macquarie into a project-specific financing for its Panther Creek, Pennsylvania, data center campus.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BITF">BITF stock</a> is up 192% year-to-date.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/APLD">Applied Digital Corp. (APLD)</a>Applied Digital shares were up nearly 19% in Friday’s afternoon trade after the company’s first-quarter (Q1) results beat Wall Street expectations. The company reported a loss of $0.03 per share on revenue of $64 million, beating an estimated loss of $0.13 per share on revenue of $50 million, according to Stocktwits data.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/APLD">APLD stock</a> is up 355% year-to-date.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/VG">Venture Global Inc. (VG)</a>Venture Global shares plunged over 24% on Friday after the company lost an arbitration case against BP Plc. (BP). over its failure to supply liquefied natural gas from its Calcasieu Pass facility.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/VG">VG stock</a> is down 60% year-to-date.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/labor-department-consumer-inflation-cpi-report/ch6Ob4kR3Sw">Labor Department To Bring Back Staff To Work On Consumer Inflation Report Amid Ongoing US Government Shutdown: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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SPY, QQQ Decline As Trump Threatens Massive Tariff Hike On China: Here Are The Stocks Making The Biggest Moves Today

Alibaba’s ADRs were down more than 8% in Friday’s afternoon trade following President Trump’s tariff threat against China.

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The European Union is reportedly working on a new proposal to implement the next phase of its trade deal with the United States as it looks to sideline the Trump administration’s demands to unwind regulations.According to a Bloomberg&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-10/eu-plans-new-proposal-with-us-to-implement-trade-deal">report</a> citing people familiar with the matter, the EU’s plan involves creating a checklist that remains within the parameters agreed to with the U.S. earlier this year.This comes after the Trump administration sent a new proposal to the EU earlier this month, asking it to revise several laws around technology, digital, and corporate environmental sectors. While the EU expressed readiness to discuss those issues, it said it won’t surrender its regulatory independence, according to the report.However, a White House official disagreed with the EU’s assessment of the Trump administration’s deregulation proposal, stating that it was not pushing for anything that was not already included in the trade deal, according to the report.Olof Gill, a European Commission spokesperson, stated that EU officials were focused on implementing the agreement reached with the U.S., while declining to comment on the Trump administration's requests, the report added. “We are not rolling back on any of our laws, on any of our own EU regulatory autonomy. Not with the US, not with anyone,” Gill told reporters earlier on Thursday.Meanwhile, U.S. equities declined in Friday’s midday 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, was down 1.53%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) fell 2.15%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 1.07%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/labor-department-consumer-inflation-cpi-report/ch6Ob4kR3Sw">Labor Department To Bring Back Staff To Work On Consumer Inflation Report Amid Ongoing US Government Shutdown: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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EU Plans New Proposal To Sideline Trump’s Demands To Unwind Regulations As It Looks To Push Trade Deal Forward: Report

This comes after the Trump administration sent a new proposal to the EU earlier this month, asking it to revise several laws around technology, digital, and corporate environmental sectors.

Shares of rare earth companies jumped in midday trade on Friday after President Donald Trump warned of a “massive increase in tariffs” on Chinese products after the country announced restrictions on its global supply of rare earth materials.USA Rare Earth (USAR) led the gains, climbing more than 16%, while MP Materials (MP) rose as much as 14%. However, the broader market witnessed a sell-off.&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY) fell more than 1.5%, the&nbsp;<a href="http://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF</a> (DIA) slipped 1.04%, and the Nasdaq-100 tracking&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) dropped 2%, at the time of writing.&nbsp;Retail sentiment around QQQ on Stocktwits trended in the ‘extremely bearish’ zone, while sentiment around SPY was in ‘bearish’ territory. In a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115350455734003647">post</a> on Truth Social, Trump claimed China has become “hostile” and is sending letters to countries worldwide announcing plans to impose&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/china-slaps-fresh-rare-earth-export-restrictions-with-focus-on-military-semiconductors/ch67QUfR30X">export controls</a> on rare earth elements and other critical materials, including some not produced in China. He described the move as a long-standing effort by China to monopolize rare earths and magnets, calling it a “sinister” strategy aimed at global dependency.“One of the Policies that we are calculating at this moment is a massive increase of Tariffs on Chinese products coming into the United States of America,” Trump wrote. “There are many other countermeasures that are, likewise, under serious consideration.”The U.S. President suggested the timing may be linked to the recent Middle East peace deal and said the U.S. could respond using its own resource monopolies. “I have just not chosen to use them, there was never a reason for me to do so — UNTIL NOW,” he wrote, also indicating he might cancel a planned meeting with Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in South Korea.Trump stated that any U.S. response could cause short-term disruption but would ultimately strengthen America’s strategic position in critical materials.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/eight-co-stock-jumps-after-launch-of-ai-authentication-pilot-for-enterprises/ch6axJgR3SF">EightCo Stock Jumps After Launch Of AI Authentication Pilot For Enterprises</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Trump Threatens ‘Massive’ Tariffs Against China Over Rare Earth Export Controls: USAR, MP Stocks Jump 

President Donald Trump suggested that China’s timing of announcing its export controls may be linked to the recent Middle East peace deal and said the U.S. could respond using its own resource monopolies.

The Labor Department will reportedly bring back its staff to work on the key consumer inflation report amid an ongoing U.S. government shutdown.According to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/10/cpi-inflation-data-government-shutdown.html">report</a> by CNBC citing a White House official, the department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will “promptly resume” work on the consumer price index (CPI) report for September.The CPI report was originally scheduled to be released on October 15. The report noted that the department had paused work due to the shutdown.&nbsp;Meanwhile, other economic data from the BLS, such as the latest nonfarm payrolls report, have not been released&nbsp;yet.The U.S. government shutdown is currently in its 10th day.&nbsp;It started on October 1 after the Congress failed to approve new spending legislation.—Notably, the CPI data is&nbsp;utilized by the Social Security Administration to calculate the annual cost-of-living adjustments and publish them before November 1.Meanwhile, a Reuters/Ipsos&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/whos-blame-shutdown-all-above-reutersipsos-poll-finds-2025-10-09/">poll’s</a> findings reveal that Americans blame both the Republicans and Democrats for the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. About 67% of the poll respondents said the Republicans deserved a fair amount or a great deal of blame, 16% said they were to be blamed a “little” for this, while 12% felt the party did not deserve any blame.On the other hand, 63% believed the Democrats deserved a fair amount or a great deal of blame, 21% said they were to be blamed a “little” for it, while 11% felt the party did not deserve any blame. About 5% of the survey participants did not respond to either query.Meanwhile, U.S. equities declined in Friday’s midday 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, was down 1.4%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) fell 1.9%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 1.07%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/ionq-stock-falls-after-pricing-of-2-billion-equity-offering/ch6aylxR3Sr">IonQ Stock Falls After Company Announces Pricing Of $2 Billion Equity Offering</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Labor Department To Bring Back Staff To Work On Consumer Inflation Report Amid Ongoing US Government Shutdown: Report

According to a CNBC report, the CPI report was originally scheduled to be released on October 15, but the department had paused work due to the shutdown.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller reportedly said on Friday that he believes the policy rate still needs to be cut further, but cautioned that the approach must be cautious.In an interview with CNBC, Waller expressed concerns about conflicting signals from economic data, pointing to a weakening labor market even as the gross domestic product (GDP) growth remains strong.“I’m still in the belief we need to cut rates, but we need to kind of be cautious about it. I want to move towards cutting rates, but you’re not going to do it aggressively and fast, in case you make a big mistake on which way that things go,” Waller stated.He added that either the labor market must strengthen to match GDP growth, or GDP growth will experience a pullback. Either way, he said, “something’s got to give,” and that it will have an impact on the Fed’s monetary policy.This comes after the Fed slashed the policy rate by 25 basis points at the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) September meeting, which was the first cut in 2025. On Wednesday, the minutes of the September meeting showed that over half of the Fed officials favored two more rate cuts in 2025.Waller said in the interview that he is happy with this pace, but added that he does not think that the Fed should move faster than that. However, on Tuesday, his colleague&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fed-miran-inflation-forecast-optimistic-calls-series-50-bps-rate-cuts/ch6PK5oR3hm">Stephen Miran&nbsp;</a>noted the Fed’s current monetary policy is very restrictive and called for a series of 50-basis-point rate cuts, adding that he expects a limited impact on inflation from President Donald Trump’s tariffs.However, in an&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/ed-miran-inflation-view-change-if-shock-pushes-rents-materially-higher/chCuVegR3Qf">interview</a> last week, Miran said that he is open to adjusting his view on inflation. “If something were to happen that were to tell me that that channel is invalidated, that there’s some shock that’s going to be pushing rents materially higher, the benign inflation forecast that I have would have to be adjusted as a result,” he said.Meanwhile, U.S. equities rose in Friday’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, was up 0.07%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) edged up by 0.03%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) rose 0.17%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was up 0.37% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/scott-bessent-fed-chair-interviews-five-candidates/ch6aHY6R3Sa">Scott Bessent Reportedly Narrows Down Fed Chair Candidates List To Five</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

 Christopher Waller testifies before the Senate Committee during a hearing on nomination to be a member-designate on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors on February 13, 2020, in Washington, DC. 

Fed’s Waller Favors More Rate Cuts, But Warns Against Moving ‘Aggressively And Fast’: Report

In an interview with CNBC, Waller expressed concerns about conflicting signals from economic data, pointing to a weakening labor market even as the GDP growth remains strong.

U.S. stocks appear set for a cautious opening on Friday, with investors exercising caution as the United States government shutdown entered its 10th day.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/scott-bessent-fed-chair-interviews-five-candidates/ch6aHY6R3Sa">reportedly</a> narrowed down the list of Federal Reserve Chair candidates to five from 11. The list includes Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman and Fed Governor Christopher Waller, National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett, former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh, and BlackRock Fixed Income CIO Rick Rieder.While Dow Jones futures edged up by 0.02% at the time of writing, the S&amp;P 500 futures were down by 0.03%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100’s futures fell 0.02%. Futures of the Russell 2000 index were down by 0.04%.Meanwhile, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY) was up by 0.15% at the time of writing,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) gained 0.16% on Friday morning, and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) rose 0.16%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.Asian markets ended Friday’s trading session on a largely negative note, with the Hang Seng index declining the most at 1.76%, followed by the Shanghai Composite at 0.95%, and the Nikkei 225 at 0.88%.The KOSPI gained 1.7%, while the TWSE Capitalization Weighted Stock index was closed for trading on account of National Day.Stocks To Watch<ul><li>Applied Digital Corp. (APLD): Applied Digital shares skyrocketed 26% in Friday’s pre-market trade after the company’s first-quarter (Q1) results beat Wall Street expectations. The company reported a loss of $0.03 per share on revenue of $64 million, beating an estimated loss of $0.13 per share on revenue of $50 million, according to Stocktwits data.</li><li>Nvidia Corp. (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD): The Senate late Thursday passed legislation to prioritize access to AI chips to U.S. companies ahead of their Chinese counterparts. Nvidia shares edged 0.7% higher, while AMD shares declined 0.5% in Friday’s pre-market session.</li><li>Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM): Qualcomm is under an antimonopoly probe by Chinese regulators over its acquisition of Israel-based Autotalks. Qualcomm shares were down over 1% pre-market.</li><li>Venture Global Inc. (VG): Venture Global shares plunged over 18% pre-market after the company lost an arbitration case against BP Plc. (BP).</li></ul>Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/openai-eu-antitrust-big-tech-apple-google-microsoft/ch67uchR3Kx">OpenAI Warns EU Antitrust Regulator Of Big Tech’s Potentially Harmful Conduct, Including That Of Its Investor Microsoft: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Stock Futures Mixed As Government Shutdown Enters 10th Day: APLD, NVDA, AMD, QCOM Among Stocks To Watch

While Dow Jones futures edged up by 0.02% at the time of writing, the S&P 500 futures were down by 0.03%.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reportedly narrowed down the list of candidates for the Federal Reserve Chair position to five from 11, following a series of interviews.According to a CNBC <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/10/trumps-fed-chair-candidates-list-narrowed-down-to-five-by-bessent-after-interviews-sources-say.html">report</a> citing unnamed senior Treasury officials, the list of candidates includes Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman and Fed Governor Christopher Waller, National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett, former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh, and BlackRock Fixed Income CIO Rick Rieder.The report added that Bessent, two senior Treasury officials, and two senior White House officials will lead another round of interviews with these five candidates over the coming weeks and months.While Bessent is expected to narrow the list further before sending it to President Donald Trump for the final decision, the report stated that the candidate could first be nominated as a Fed Governor and subsequently as the Fed Chair. The reason for this is that outgoing Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s governor seat currently has only two years out of 14 left in its term.However, the term of former Fed Governor Adriana Kugler’s governor seat will end in January. The Trump administration has currently filled that seat with Stephen Miran in the interim. Nominating the Fed Chair pick as a governor from this seat would give the candidate the full 14 years, the report added.&nbsp;Waller, Hassett, and Warsh have already been named as the finalists by President Trump, the report said. This means Bowman and Rieder are the two new names on the list.Meanwhile, U.S. equities rose in Friday’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, was up 0.17%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) gained 0.18%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) rose 0.18%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was up 0.31% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/silver-spot-price-50-first-time-4-decades/ch67qedR3K8">Silver Prices Hit $50 For First Time In Over 4 Decades</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent visits "Kudlow" at Fox Business Network Studios on August 12, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images)

Scott Bessent Reportedly Narrows Down Fed Chair Candidates List To Five

According to a CNBC report, Bessent, along with two senior Treasury officials and two senior White House officials, will conduct another round of interviews with the five candidates over the coming weeks and months.

Bridgewater Asset Management founder Ray Dalio has once again warned about a looming debt crisis in the U.S., even as a 10-day-old shutdown due to a lack of consensus among lawmakers over a funding deal cripples the government. His comments were made in an interview with Bloomberg aired on Friday.Calling the outsized increase in debt relative to income growth a “plague in the arteries,” Dalio&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-10/ray-dalio-warns-of-soaring-debt-and-civil-war-brewing-in-us">said</a> it then begins to squeeze spending. The situation has created a climate eerily similar to that of the years before World War II, he said. The spiraling U.S. debt is one of the billionaire investor’s oft-repeated concerns. Aside from the debt, Dalio also flagged global conflicts and wealth inequality as factors that have served to create an environment with “plenty to worry about.”Dalio, 76, warned about a “civil war of some sort” developing in the U.S. and other parts of the world due to the “irreconcilable differences.” “These conflicts will become tests of power by each side,” he said, adding that “If we don’t worry about these things, then we have greater risks.”The market has largely overlooked the looming headwinds and has continued to push higher even as analysts are wary about an imminent crash. The broader S&amp;P 500 Index trades just shy of its peak. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the broader gauge, has gained 15.5% year-to-date, and the tech-focused&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF has advanced a steeper 20%.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward the SPY improved to ‘neutral’ as of early Friday, while that toward the QQQ remained ‘extremely bearish.’ The message volume was at ‘normal’ and ‘high’ levels, respectively.Dalio, who blames U.S. politicians for the debt crisis, said that the “deficit/debt bomb” can be tackled by a mix of tax revenue increases and spending cuts. While Republicans see spending cuts as key to bridging the yawning fiscal deficit, their Democratic counterparts have expressed unwillingness to cut spending on welfare programs and instead batted for measures such as a billionaire tax to boost revenue. The stalemate seen over the funding bill exemplifies this thinking as Democrats oppose any move to repeal the Obamacare Act.&nbsp;Even as the U.S. struggles under the weight of debt, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Thursday that the country has finalized terms of a planned $20 billion financial rescue of debt-straddled Argentina.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/dow-nasdaq-100-futures-flicker-shutdown-impasse-dents-momentum/ch6aN2mR31n"> Dow, Nasdaq 100 Futures Flicker As Shutdown Impasse Dents Ongoing Momentum — Strategist Says Bull Market ‘Still Young’</a>

Ray Dalio speaks onstage during the 2025 TIME100 Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 23, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)

Ray Dalio Is Getting Pre–World War II Vibes As US Debt Spirals Out Of Control: ‘Plenty to Worry About’

He warned about a “civil war of some sort” developing in the U.S. and other parts of the world due to the “irreconcilable differences.”

U.S. stock futures pointed to a higher opening on Friday, with the S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite remaining on track to finish the week&nbsp;well in the green. With the funding deal impasse continuing after the Senate failed for a seventh time to pass funding proposals, the government shutdown has entered its 10th day.The current bull market is turning 3 years old this Sunday amid talks of an imminent collapse as investors worry about an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble buildup. Despite the multiple headwinds on the horizon, a strategist expressed hopes that the rally will have further legs.Sharing historical data in a post on X, Carson Group’s Ryan Detrick&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/RyanDetrick/status/1976327691415814602">said</a> the current bull market, which officially began on Oct. 12, 2022, is still young. “This one is three years old soon, but remember that the average bull lasts more than five years and gains close to 200%,” he added.As of 1:15 a.m. ET on Friday, the S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow futures were all up a little over 0.05%, while the Russell 2000 futures added 0.15%.Stocks retreated on Thursday amid the ongoing government shutdown and the lack of any economic cues. Federal Chairman Jerome Powell, while giving the welcoming remarks via a pre-recorded video at the Community Bank Conference, refrained from discussing the monetary policy outlook and the economy. All but the consumer staple stocks retreated, with material, industrial, and energy stocks experiencing sharp losses. The declines may have been worse if not for the strong&nbsp;gains recorded by heavily-weighted Nvidia and Oracle shares.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> fell 0.29% and 0.12%, respectively. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IWM">iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)&nbsp;</a>retreated 0.64% and 0.55%, respectively.Among the catalysts for the day are the University of Michigan’s preliminary consumer sentiment index for October and earnings from Fastenal Company (FAST).Crude oil futures extended their losses and were moderately lower in the Asian session, and gold futures climbed modestly, although trading off their all-time highs past the $4,000 level. The 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield eased in the Asian session after climbing 1.9 basis points to 4.1480% on Thursday. The U.S. dollar rally seen on Thursday has stalled, with the greenback trading lower against most major counterparts.Most major Asian markets are lower on Friday following their recent run-up, led lower by the Hong Kong and Japanese markets. The South Korean market, which reopened after public holidays, caught up with the recent gains in the region, and the Indian market also advanced, while the Taiwanese market was closed for a public holiday.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-elastic-stock-climbed-8-in-after-hours-trading/ch6ajugR31K">Why Elastic Stock Climbed 8% In After-Hours Trading</a>

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Dow, Nasdaq 100 Futures Flicker As Shutdown Impasse Dents Ongoing Momentum — Strategist Says Bull Market ‘Still Young’ 

Among the catalysts for the day are the University of Michigan’s preliminary consumer sentiment index for October and earnings from Fastenal Company (FAST).

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What can be expected to pull market trading interest back up to earlier levels? Tough to see.

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