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BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. engages in data-driven decision dominance and advanced analytics that provide its customers with a competitive advantage in a world driven by data that is growing in terms of volume, variety, and velocity. The firm operationalizes artificial intelligence and machine learning at scale through its end-to-end data analytics platform. It deploys its observe, orient and dominate products to customers throughout the defense, intelligence, and commercial markets. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

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BigBear.ai is trending amid increasing investor attention, fueled by its AI-driven security technology being deployed at Nashville International Airport. The community is actively discussing the stock's breakout potential and anticipating new contract announcements, drawing comparisons to Palantir. Many investors are expressing bullish sentiment, with some highlighting substantial volume and the potential for a short squeeze.

Tesla, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of electric vehicles and energy generation and storage systems. It operates through the Automotive and Energy Generation and Storage segments. The Automotive segment includes the design, development, manufacture, sale, and lease of electric vehicles as well as sales of automotive regulatory credits. The Energy Generation and Storage segment is involved in the design, manufacture, installation, sale, and lease of solar energy generation, energy storage products, and related services and sales of solar energy systems incentives. The company was founded by Jeffrey B. Straubel, Elon Reeve Musk, Martin Eberhard, and Marc Tarpenning on July 1, 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

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Tesla is trending as the community debates the sustainability of its recent price surge, particularly following news of Elon Musk's $1 billion stock purchase.  Discussions revolve around whether this rally is fundamentally driven or based on hype, with some traders eyeing potential pullbacks and others anticipating further gains fueled by upcoming catalysts like FSD updates. Broader conversations touch on the EV market, competition, and Tesla's valuation beyond car manufacturing.

Nukkleus, Inc. is a financial technology company, which engages in the provision of blockchain-enabled technology solutions. It also offers software and technology solutions for worldwide crypto and foreign exchange transactions with a focus on the movement of funds via crypto rails and back-to-back access to fiat conversion in a compliant regulated fashion. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, United Kingdom, and Malta. The company was founded on May 24, 2019 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Nukkleus Inc

Nukkleus Inc. is trending due to its proposed acquisition of Tiltan Software Engineering, a move that would allow it to enter the $28 billion defense AI market. Community members are discussing the potential for significant gains, especially given the company's recent withdrawal of a planned offering, which has fueled speculation about mergers and acquisitions. Bullish sentiment is also being driven by the company's strategic expansion into the Baltic region amid heightened NATO tensions.

Where delusion meets decentralization     What is a Qoomer?  Qoomer is not just a guy. He’s the bagholder who believed. He’s the degen who leveraged his rent. He’s the chainmaxi who fell in love with his portfolio. He’s down 98% and still tweeting "WAGMI". He didn’t buy the top. the market betrayed him. Qoomer is the final form of hopium addiction. Qoomer token? Yes. $QOOMER 1 Billion  Community We’re not early. We’re delusional. We won’t make it. but at least we’re not normies.  Join the echo chamber on telegram and post your -90% screenshots. Roadmap  Q1: cope Q2: double down Q3: mint regret Q4: spiritual awakening or tax fraud  Disclaimer Qoomer is not financial advice. Nothing here is. This website is a mirror. if you feel seen, you might already be one of us.

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Qoomer is gaining attention, with community members citing strong accumulation and breakout potential. Many are noting the high volume and expressing bullish sentiment, anticipating significant upward movement. The coin is being discussed alongside other cryptos like SOL and BTC, fitting into the broader narrative of decentralized finance.

BYTE is a novel meme token that creatively intertwines the worlds of cryptocurrency and popular culture. Inspired by Grok's answer to "What would you name your dog?", Grok answered, 'Byte.' When Grok was asked who created Byte, it says he was created by the xAI team lead by Elon Musk as a gift to Grok AI to keep him company in the metaverse. BYTE serves as a playful reference to the unit of digital information, as well as a nod to the AI's technological nature. Distinctively, Byte acts as a gateway towards Ai adoption and stands out in the crypto space due to its zero-tax policy, a feature that is increasingly appealing to many investors. Additionally, it upholds the principles of transparency and investor trust by having its liquidity permanently burned and the contract ownership renounced. This ensures that Byte remains a community-driven project, with its fate firmly in the hands of its holders. The combination of a playful theme, generative AI, and a nod to a tech icon makes Byte an intriguing addition to the meme token ecosystem, especially AI related meme coins.  Through pioneering AI this story has grown more and more robust and continues to evolve, Byte pledges its dedication to community efforts and and has consistently appeared in the Top 10 of LunarCrush’s social engagement leaderboards on multiple occasions.

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BYTE.X is trending as the community rallies behind this AI-themed meme coin, touting it as the 'future of artificial intelligence'. Fueling the hype are claims of a strong community, renounced contract, and connections to xAI, with some even drawing comparisons to DOGE.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. engages in the ownership and operation of entertainment and dining venues under the name Dave & Buster's. It offers a full menu of entrées and appetizers, a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and an assortment of entertainment attractions centered around playing games and watching live sports and other televised events. The company was founded by David O. Corriveau and James W. Corley in 1982 and is headquartered in Coppell, TX.

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Dave & Buster's ($PLAY) is trending due to a disappointing earnings report, with revenue and profits falling short of expectations and sparking concerns about the company's financial health. The community is actively discussing downside risks, potential for further declines, and the impact of a new CEO amidst broader economic challenges for the arcade dining chain. Some users are also bringing up old news reports detailing allegations of a man arrested for spying in a Dave & Buster's restroom in Ohio.

Oscar Health, Inc. is a health insurance company, which serves its customers through a technology platform. It offers individual and family, small group and medicare advantage plans, and technology platform to others within the provider and payor space. The company was founded by Mario Tobias Schlosser, Kevin Nazemi, and Joshua Kushner on October 25, 2012 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Oscar Health is trending due to a proposed $350M convertible senior notes offering, sparking debates about potential dilution and the company's financial strategy. While some investors express concern and point to insider selling, others view the offering as a positive move for funding growth and strategic initiatives, particularly in AI. The community is actively discussing the offering's long-term impact and comparing Oscar Health to other healthcare insurers.

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. provides products, services and solutions to the drone industry. It also engages in the provision of distributed data storage, analytics and services for the drone industry.The firm product include Dronebox, which is a blockchain technology that records, stores and analyzes flight data and information from a drone. It operates through the Enterprise Segment. The Enterprise Segment will focus on developing a hardware enabled software platform of services and solutions to government and commercial enterprises and the military. The company was founded by Jeffrey M. Thompson in February 1984 and is headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Red Cat Holdings Inc

Red Cat Holdings is trending due to news that its Black Widow drone system has been approved for the NATO Support and Procurement Agency catalog, opening up new sales opportunities; the community is discussing the potential impact on revenue and whether this news justifies the recent surge in stock price. Some traders are also pointing to a possible short squeeze, while others express concern about potential stock dilution and the company's history of offerings.

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Pitbull ($PIT.X) is trending as the community celebrates its fully decentralized, community-owned structure with no team wallets or presales, highlighting its longevity and ongoing development since 2021. Recent increased visibility on Dextools and strong trading volume are also fueling interest, with community members emphasizing its commitment to building and decentralization within the BNB Chain.

DraftKings, Inc. is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company, which engages in the provision of online sports betting, online casino, daily fantasy sports product offerings, DraftKings Marketplace, retail sportsbook, media, and other consumer product offerings. The company was founded by Jason D. Robins, Matthew Kalish, and Paul Liberman on December 31, 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

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DraftKings Inc

DraftKings is trending amid discussions about the potential impact of prediction markets on its business, with some concerned about increased competition and others seeing opportunity for DKNG to enter the space.  The start of football season is also a hot topic, although some traders express frustration with the stock's recent performance despite this seasonal tailwind. Community members are actively debating the company's valuation, management effectiveness, and future growth prospects.

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 Hey, I want to invite you to join Stocktwits. It’s the largest global community of active traders. You’ll get access to the real-time market insights, news, discussion and much more! You can sign up using my unique link below 
 


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I got back very late last night from New York. Of course, I was there to attend the @Stocktwits Cashtag Awards ceremony on Wednesday night. 
 
If you could grant me the liberty of posting a few paragraphs below, there were three things I wanted to share about the event (btw, if you aren&#39;t interested, please feel free to stop reading...I don&#39;t want this post to bother anyone not interested): 
 
1) Attached is an image of the award which came with a remote where you can light up the award in different colors. 
 
The reason I wanted to post on image of the award is because, even though the award has my user name on it, I really believe it belongs to everyone in the Stocktwits community. Without all the great people on this site that are willing to learn and share information, their would be no &quot;Stocktwits Community Member of the Year.&#39;  
 
While the award will sit on my desk, I want everyone to know that I don&#39;t see it as a symbol of my own excellence but as a reminder of the wonderful people I have come to know through Stocktwits who have helped me learn and grow as an individual. 
 
 2) While in New York, I did have the privilege of meeting a few people from the site in person. I always find it interesting that in today&#39;s world you can build deep, online relationships and never have the opportunity to meet someone in flesh. 
 
Specifically, I got to spend time with a number of great people from the staff of Stocktwits as well as a few members. Among them were @gpaisa (another &#39;Community Member of the Year&#39; award nominee that was just as deserving of the award), @PhilPearlman1 (that guy has great, positive energy) and @HostileCharts (whose arms are as big as my legs). 
 
I also had the privilege of doing a podcast from the NY studio with @gpaisa, @holdingbags and @JFDI. Folks, those guys know their stuff. If you don&#39;t already, I highly suggest you follow them and watch their weekly podcast. 
 
3) The day following the event, I had one of my bucket list items fulfilled when, to my shock and amazement, I was followed by @WallStJesus on Stocktwits. I had to check to make sure my eyes weren&#39;t deceiving me since that guy is a true legend on this site. I don&#39;t know if he was at the event or not but if he was I would have loved to shake his hand. I assume most of you already follow him but, if by chance you don&#39;t follow him, I highly suggest doing so ASAP. 
 
Thanks again to everyone (especially @howardlindzon and @Maxgol) for making my time in NY so special. I am truly grateful for everything I have received from this wonderful community. 
 
Again, below is a photo of the award which I believe belongs to the entire community.

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Okay, one last post regarding the re-shared post below (I promise).  Two things...both of which are apologies: 
 
1) I made the error of posting a copycat account in my original post below. That was a rookie move and I am embarrassed that I have to admit it. The person I met at the event was the real @ppearlman not the copycat account I posted previously. I highly recommend following the real account and not the one I posted in the original post. My sincerest apologies to the real Phil Pearlman. 
 
Btw, this is just confirmation of what I always tell people that I am just a guy and I make mistakes just like everyone else. So, as always, don&#39;t follow what I do with my trading unless you are aggressively managing your trades and are willing to admit quickly when you are wrong. I have to do it all the time to prevent big drawdowns when a set-up isn&#39;t working for me. I had to learn that from more experienced traders and it is, IMHO, critical to success if you are an active trader. 
 
2) There is one more person I forget to mention that I met at the event who was tremendously gracious and left a very favorable impression on me. That person is @DekmarTrades. I actually became aware of Sean on X and I reached out to him prior to the event to see if he was willing to meet in person.  
 
I assumed, like most people, Sean was going to ghost me but much to my surprise he did not. He came up to me at the event and introduced himself and thanked me for reaching out. I am hoping to do some streaming work with Sean in the future as he has offered to help an old man like me learn how to become more visible on the Internet. I am pretty sure Sean knows he will be helping an old man since, unlike Michael Jordan, my head is bald not by choice. However, even if he doesn&#39;t, I am going to hold Sean to his word. 
 
As always, thank you for indulging me and I wish everyone nothing but the best in their trading. 
 
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Btw, for those interested, below is a link to the podcast I mentioned I did with @gpaisa, @holdingbags and @JFDI  in point #2 below.  
 
I haven&#39;t listened to it yet and I hope I didn&#39;t make a fool of myself. Again, please make sure to give those guys a follow: 
 
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Tesla is trending as the stock breaks above key resistance levels, fueling bullish sentiment among traders. The community is actively discussing potential price targets and the possibility of a gamma squeeze, while also weighing factors like upcoming delivery numbers and potential rate cuts. Some traders caution about the impact of Elon Musk's political involvement and the company's fundamentals.

  
 
I got back very late last night from New York. Of course, I was there to attend the 

 Cashtag Awards ceremony on Wednesday night. 
 
If you could grant me the liberty of posting a few paragraphs below, there were three things I wanted to share about the event (btw, if you aren't interested, please feel free to stop reading...I don't want this post to bother anyone not interested): 
 
1) Attached is an image of the award which came with a remote where you can light up the award in different colors. 
 
The reason I wanted to post on image of the award is because, even though the award has my user name on it, I really believe it belongs to everyone in the Stocktwits community. Without all the great people on this site that are willing to learn and share information, their would be no "Stocktwits Community Member of the Year.'  
 
While the award will sit on my desk, I want everyone to know that I don't see it as a symbol of my own excellence but as a reminder of the wonderful people I have come to know through Stocktwits who have helped me learn and grow as an individual. 
 
 2) While in New York, I did have the privilege of meeting a few people from the site in person. I always find it interesting that in today's world you can build deep, online relationships and never have the opportunity to meet someone in flesh. 
 
Specifically, I got to spend time with a number of great people from the staff of Stocktwits as well as a few members. Among them were 

 (another 'Community Member of the Year' award nominee that was just as deserving of the award), 

 (that guy has great, positive energy) and 

 (whose arms are as big as my legs). 
 
I also had the privilege of doing a podcast from the NY studio with 

. Folks, those guys know their stuff. If you don't already, I highly suggest you follow them and watch their weekly podcast. 
 
3) The day following the event, I had one of my bucket list items fulfilled when, to my shock and amazement, I was followed by 

 on Stocktwits. I had to check to make sure my eyes weren't deceiving me since that guy is a true legend on this site. I don't know if he was at the event or not but if he was I would have loved to shake his hand. I assume most of you already follow him but, if by chance you don't follow him, I highly suggest doing so ASAP. 
 
Thanks again to everyone (especially 

) for making my time in NY so special. I am truly grateful for everything I have received from this wonderful community. 
 
Again, below is a photo of the award which I believe belongs to the entire community.

@DonCorleone77 @Maxgol @howardlindzon @Stocktwits @holdingbags @gpaisa @WallStJesus @HostileCharts @PhilPearlman1 @JFDI 

Face reveal when, Don!?

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Face reveal when, Don!?

On a serious note- you always have my vote and thanks. Congratulations and very, very well deserved!

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Thank you for the kind words Bonnie. Although I am just an old guy trying to help others, I truly appreciate your feedback.

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Thank you for the kind words Bonnie. Although I am just an old guy trying to help others, I truly appreciate your feedback.

@DonCorleone77 You&#39;re the man! It was such a pleasure meeting you, and getting a chance to chop it up in studio. Special thanks for taking care of my lady while waiting on line for the event :)

 You're the man! It was such a pleasure meeting you, and getting a chance to chop it up in studio. Special thanks for taking care of my lady while waiting on line for the event :)

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Thank you Keith! The pleasure in meeting was entirely mine and I really appreciate all your do for the community. 
 
Btw, talking to your lady was a delight. I think it is very possible she might be a keeper for you. If you want to hold onto her, ask her to tell you the advice I got from someone when I got married. I have been married for over 30 years now so I think it&#39;s fair to say that advice has worked.

  
 
Thank you Keith! The pleasure in meeting was entirely mine and I really appreciate all your do for the community. 
 
Btw, talking to your lady was a delight. I think it is very possible she might be a keeper for you. If you want to hold onto her, ask her to tell you the advice I got from someone when I got married. I have been married for over 30 years now so I think it's fair to say that advice has worked.

@DonCorleone77 Something about no big decisions ever being made ;) Sound advice my friend! Until next time!

 Something about no big decisions ever being made ;) Sound advice my friend! Until next time!

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Okay, just in case, here is the actual story: 
 
I met a guy who was married for 54 years. So, I asked him, &quot;Hey My Man, what&#39;s the secret to a successful marriage?&quot; 
 
He replied: 
 
&quot;When I got married, I told my wife &#39;I&#39;ll make all the big decisions and you can make all the small decisions&#39;&quot; 
 
Then, he looked at me and said, &quot;....and in 54 years we have never had a big decision!&quot;

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Okay, just in case, here is the actual story: 
 
I met a guy who was married for 54 years. So, I asked him, "Hey My Man, what's the secret to a successful marriage?" 
 
He replied: 
 
"When I got married, I told my wife 'I'll make all the big decisions and you can make all the small decisions'" 
 
Then, he looked at me and said, "....and in 54 years we have never had a big decision!"

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Yo chillin in a sauna over there or what yo got going on???

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Yo chillin in a sauna over there or what yo got going on???

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You rock Don ! Wish I could have attended but grandson took priority.  I feed likewise about @gpaisa  @JFDI  &amp;  @holdingbags  !

 

You rock Don ! Wish I could have attended but grandson took priority.  I feed likewise about 

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Hey My Man. We don’t have saunas in South Florida since you can get the same experience just by walking outside 🤣

On a serious note, I’m an old man so I have to recover from the excitement of the Big Apple. Btw, I heard more sirens in the two days I was there than in the last 10 years 😳

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Hey My Man. We don’t have saunas in South Florida since you can get the same experience just by walking outside 🤣

On a serious note, I’m an old man so I have to recover from the excitement of the Big Apple. Btw, I heard more sirens in the two days I was there than in the last 10 years 😳

@Wigglyick @Stocktwits @gpaisa @PhilPearlman1 @HostileCharts @holdingbags @JFDI @WallStJesus @howardlindzon @Maxgol 

Yep. Family takes priority!

@DonCorleone77 @Stocktwits @gpaisa @PhilPearlman1 @HostileCharts @holdingbags @JFDI @WallStJesus @howardlindzon @Maxgol Congrats on your award !!  I give you a hard time on PLTR cause I don&#39;t trade I only Invest and ST&#39;s is mostly traders and short Gamblers.

 Congrats on your award !!  I give you a hard time on PLTR cause I don't trade I only Invest and ST's is mostly traders and short Gamblers.

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@DonCorleone77 haha I feel ya. Thought that was a infrared light remote you had there on the desk!

 haha I feel ya. Thought that was a infrared light remote you had there on the desk!

@DonCorleone77 @Stocktwits @gpaisa @PhilPearlman1 @HostileCharts @holdingbags @JFDI @WallStJesus @howardlindzon @Maxgol Congrats Don.  Well deserved and humbly accepted. I wouldn&#39;t expect anything less from you!

 Congrats Don.  Well deserved and humbly accepted. I wouldn't expect anything less from you!

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@DonCorleone77 @Stocktwits @gpaisa @PhilPearlman1 @HostileCharts @holdingbags @JFDI @WallStJesus @howardlindzon @Maxgol Congratulations DC 👏

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@DonCorleone77 @Stocktwits @gpaisa @PhilPearlman1 @HostileCharts @holdingbags @JFDI @WallStJesus @howardlindzon @Maxgol Congratulations!!!! Wish stocktwits would open some cafes where people could go and just talk about stocks and have some coffee or drinks!!!

 Congratulations!!!! Wish stocktwits would open some cafes where people could go and just talk about stocks and have some coffee or drinks!!!

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@DonCorleone77 @Stocktwits @gpaisa @PhilPearlman1 @HostileCharts @holdingbags @JFDI @WallStJesus @howardlindzon @Maxgol  fully deserved, Godfather.

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Thanks Forrest. Much appreciated and I understand your perspective.

  
 
Thanks Forrest. Much appreciated and I understand your perspective.

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Thanks Pat. As always, your sentiments are truly much appreciated.

  
 
Thanks Pat. As always, your sentiments are truly much appreciated.

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Thank you Karen. Wish you all the best.

  
 
Thank you Karen. Wish you all the best.

@DonCorleone77 @Stocktwits Your Award and Trip is /was  very Impressive !

 Your Award and Trip is /was  very Impressive !

@Gramma @Stocktwits  
 
Thanks Gramma. I think you might have a good idea there!

  
 
Thanks Gramma. I think you might have a good idea there!

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Thanks Chip. As always, I appreciate your feedback.

 
 
Thanks Chip. As always, I appreciate your feedback.

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As always, thanks John. Your feedback is always appreciated.

  
 
As always, thanks John. Your feedback is always appreciated.

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Sorry I missed this question John. I am not sure of the ticket price since mine was comped. However, two things: 
 
1) From what I can tell, $1,000 in NY is not a big deal. In fact, it seems you can spend that on a meal with your significant other in a high end restaurant in NY if you order alcoholic beverages with your meal. 
 
2) I am grateful my ticket was comped because I probably wouldn&#39;t have been able to afford it if it wasn&#39;t.

  
 
Sorry I missed this question John. I am not sure of the ticket price since mine was comped. However, two things: 
 
1) From what I can tell, $1,000 in NY is not a big deal. In fact, it seems you can spend that on a meal with your significant other in a high end restaurant in NY if you order alcoholic beverages with your meal. 
 
2) I am grateful my ticket was comped because I probably wouldn't have been able to afford it if it wasn't.