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Applied Digital Corp. is a technology company, which engages in the provision of development and operation of data centers which provide computing power. It operates through the Data Center Hosting Business and HPC Hosting Business segments. The Data Center Hosting Business segment provides energized infrastructure services to crypto mining customers. The HPC Hosting Business segment focuses on the designing, constructing, and operating data centers tailored to support high power density applications like HPC and AI. The company was founded by Wesley Carl Cummins and Jason Zhang in May 2001 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Applied Digital Corporation

Applied Digital is trending as investors await its fiscal fourth-quarter results, with the community closely tracking the company's ability to convert its massive AI infrastructure backlog into revenue and sustainable cash flow. While shareholders remain highly bullish on the company's long-term execution and expansion projects, sentiment is tempered by broader market volatility and concerns regarding the sector's capital-intensive nature.

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.

NVIDIA Corp

NVIDIA is under pressure as reports of a massive circular financing deal involving OpenAI spark concerns regarding AI infrastructure sustainability and credit risk. While some investors view these financing initiatives as a critical expansion of the AI ecosystem, the community remains deeply divided, with many debating the impact of aggressive capex on long-term valuation and the stock's recent volatility.

Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company, which focuses on the development of transformative cell and exosome-based therapeutics for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (“DMD”), a rare form of muscular dystrophy which results in muscle degeneration and premature death, and other diseases with unmet medical needs. Its product candidate consists of CAP-1002, Engineered Exosomes, CAP-2003, and Exosome-Based Vaccine. The company was founded on June 17, 1996 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Capricor Therapeutics Inc

Capricor Therapeutics is trending due to a sharp stock price decline following FDA briefing documents that challenge the efficacy and statistical integrity of its Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment, deramiocel. The community is actively debating whether the FDA relied on an obsolete analysis plan or if the company engaged in data manipulation, with investors looking to the upcoming Advisory Committee meeting for a definitive resolution.

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. engages in operating social media and in the technology business. Its brands include TRUTH Social, TMTG+, and TMTG News. It operates through the Media and Truth.Fi segments. The Media segment includes products and services such as advertisement through the Truth Social platform. The Truth.Fi segment relates to customized exchange-traded funds or exchange-traded products invested in America First principles, and bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies or crypto-related securities. The company was founded on March 28, 2024 and is headquartered in Sarasota, FL.

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.

DJT is seeing heightened volatility as community members debate the company's financial fundamentals, recent political commentary from leadership, and broader market skepticism regarding its long-term business viability. Sentiment remains deeply polarized, with active discussions focused on potential impacts of ongoing geopolitical tensions, institutional trading patterns, and the company's aggressive retail-focused growth strategies.

Ethereum is a global, open-source platform for decentralized applications. In other words, it is a decentralized blockchain platform that enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and applications without central authority control. Unlike Bitcoin, which primarily functions as digital currency, Ethereum operates as a programmable global computer where developers can create any type of decentralized service.   The platform hosts over $14 billion in DeFi applications with hundreds of thousands of active users across financial protocols, NFT marketplaces, and gaming platforms. Its transition to Proof of Stake in September 2022 reduced energy consumption by over 99%, addressing environmental concerns while strengthening network security.  The network operates through thousands of independent validator nodes that process transactions and execute smart contracts on the Ethereum Virtual Machine. Smart contracts are self-executing programs written in Solidity that automatically carry out agreements when conditions are met, eliminating intermediaries like banks or brokers.   Validators stake ETH as collateral to propose and validate blocks, earning rewards for honest participation while facing penalties for malicious behavior. The EIP-1559 upgrade introduced a dynamic base fee mechanism that burns ETH with each transaction, creating deflationary pressure during high network activity when more ETH is burned than issued to validators.  Vitalik Buterin proposed Ethereum in 2013, but seven co-founders helped build it, including Gavin Wood who created Solidity and the EVM technical specification, and Joseph Lubin who founded ConsenSys. The project launched in July 2015 after raising over $18 million through crowdfunding, quickly becoming the largest blockchain developer community. Major milestones include the 2020 Beacon Chain launch, the 2021 London hard fork implementing fee burning, and the 2022 Merge to Proof of Stake.   Ether (ETH) serves multiple functions: paying transaction fees (gas), staking to secure the network and earn 3-5% annual yields, serving as collateral in DeFi protocols, and purchasing NFTs and digital assets. The asset is increasingly adopted by traditional institutions, with publicly traded companies adding ETH to corporate treasuries to generate staking yields while maintaining blockchain exposure, and in 2024, the SEC approved spot Ethereum ETFs, allowing traditional investors to gain exposure through conventional brokerage accounts.  Ethereum's roadmap focuses on dramatically increasing transaction capacity to over 100,000 per second, reducing confirmation times, and enhancing decentralization while maintaining security against future threats like quantum computing.

Ethereum

Ethereum is drawing significant attention as investors speculate on the potential passage of the Clarity Act and monitor key resistance levels near $2,000. While community sentiment remains split between bullish excitement over institutional adoption and concerns about potential volatility, many are focused on how upcoming regulatory developments and macroeconomic trends might dictate the next major market move.

Sandisk Corp. engages in the development, manufacture, and provision of storage devices and solutions based on NAND flash technology. Its products include solid state drives, memory cards, and USB flash drives. The company was founded on February 5, 2024 and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA.

Sandisk Corp

Sandisk is facing sharp volatility as investors react to concerns over emerging Chinese memory competition and shifting supply dynamics within the sector. While bears are pushing for lower levels citing overvaluation, many in the community view the sell-off as a temporary reaction to headlines rather than a change in fundamental demand for AI-driven hardware.

Amkor Technology, Inc. engages in the provision of outsourced semiconductor packaging and test services. Its services include design, package characterization, test, and wafer bumping services. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.

AMKOR Technology Inc.

AMKR is experiencing significant price volatility following a Q2 earnings beat that exceeded revenue and EPS estimates, though investor sentiment remains divided due to cautious revenue guidance. The community is actively debating the stock's role as a critical player in the AI semiconductor supply chain, with many focused on the long-term potential of its advanced packaging facilities despite short-term earnings-related pullbacks.

MapLight Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the development of novel therapeutics for brain disorders. It develops the ML-007-MA product for treatment of schizophrenia and ADP. Its platforms include Optogenetics, Transcriptnomics, and STARmap. The company was founded by Christopher A. Kroeger, Karl Deisseroth, Robert Malenka, and Karoly Nikolich in November 2018 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.

MapLight Therapeutics Inc.

MapLight Therapeutics is trending after a sharp decline following mixed results from its Phase 2 schizophrenia trial, where the twice-daily dose met its primary endpoint but the once-daily arm missed. The community is actively debating whether the sell-off is a significant overreaction given the company's cash position or if the clinical data justifies the negative sentiment.

Fundrise Innovation Fund LLC operates as a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. It invests in growing tech companies to help them expand and generate profits. The company was founded on June 7, 2021 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

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VCX is experiencing extreme volatility as investors speculate on the timing of major IPOs, specifically SpaceX and Anthropic, leading to a heated debate over the fund's massive premium relative to its underlying net asset value. While some community members view the current price action as a buying opportunity ahead of potential market catalysts, others remain deeply skeptical, dismissing the stock as a retail trap and emphasizing that the fund's NAV remains significantly lower than its market valuation.

Celestica, Inc. engages in the provision of supply chain solutions globally to equipment manufacturers and service providers. It operates through the Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CCS) segments. The ATS segment includes aerospace and defense, industrial, smart energy, health tech, and capital equipment businesses. The CCS segment consists of enterprise communications, telecommunications, servers, and storage businesses. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

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Celestica, Inc.

Celestica is surging following a massive earnings beat and an increased revenue growth outlook for 2027, driven by strong AI infrastructure demand. The community is actively discussing the company's crucial role in supporting hyperscalers' capital deployment and weighing the sustainability of this rapid growth against valuation concerns.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Oil prices plunged after reports that Washington and Tehran agreed to pause military strikes over the weekend.&nbsp;</li><li>Investors now turn their focus to a packed week featuring the Fed’s rate decision and GDP and PCE inflation data.</li><li>Earnings from four Magnificent Seven companies (Apple, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft) will take center stage this week.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures surged early Monday after reports that the United States and Iran agreed to pause military strikes over the weekend triggered a sharp selloff in crude oil prices.&nbsp;Wall Street gears up for one of the busiest weeks this year, with nearly one-third of S&amp;P 500 companies scheduled to report earnings, including four Magnificent Seven companies: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN), Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) and Meta Platforms Inc. (META).Investors will also be watching the Federal Reserve’s July policy decision, second-quarter GDP data and the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, the PCE price index later this week.&nbsp;As of 4:00 a.m. ET, Nasdaq futures soared 1.5%, Dow and S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.9%, and Russell 2000 futures were up 1.2%.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for the<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY"> SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, remained ‘extremely bearish,’ while the<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ"> Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a>, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, has moved to ‘bearish’ from ‘extremely bearish’ last week.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trending Stocks To Watch</h2>Nvidia (NVDA):&nbsp;Rose 1% in early premarket trade after&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/default/equity/nvda-stock-rises-overnight-deals-with-south-korea-sk-hynix-naver-revive-breakout-view/cZZx3jGR7CB">reports</a> revealed it is in talks to provide a $250 billion financing backstop for OpenAI’s 10-gigawatt Ohio data center project. NVDA also announced a $500 billion partnership with SK Group, a $1B investment in South Korea's Naver, and the rollout of its first U.S.-made GB300 chips from TSMC’s Arizona fab.Oracle Corp. (ORCL):&nbsp;Shares saw a 3% relief rally in early premarket trade on Nvidia’s reported $250B OpenAI backstop. Since OpenAI is one of Oracle's largest cloud customers, traders viewed the development as a potential boost to Oracle’s long-term AI infrastructure business.&nbsp;Meanwhile,&nbsp;China's Moonshot AI is reportedly preparing to open-source its Kimi K3 model, renewing debate over whether Chinese AI developers are closing the gap with OpenAI and Anthropic.&nbsp;Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL):&nbsp;In focus after a top executive&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/default/equity/google-joins-apple-microsoft-nintendo-in-price-hikes-memory-costs-surge-sixfold-retail-unfaxed/cZZx4BgR7CO">confirmed</a> memory chip price hikes (up sixfold) will force higher pricing for the upcoming Pixel 11 series.SpaceX (SPCX):&nbsp;Shares were muted early premarket trade ahead of its Aug. 4 earnings report. Morningstar warned that upcoming post-IPO lockup expirations (Aug 6) could create selling pressure while simultaneously boosting the stock's float-adjusted weight inside the QQQ ETF.Outlook Therapeutics (OTLK):&nbsp;Shares rose 7% in early premarket trade following FDA approval of Lytenava for wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), with analysts&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/default/equity/otlk-fda-wet-amd-drug-analysts-see-upside/cZZx4zAR7CX">forecasting</a> up to 290% upside.Oil stocks (USO, BATL, TPET, XOM, CVX, OXY)&nbsp;remained in focus as crude oil prices fell over 6% following the U.S.-Iran military pause.&nbsp;Other tickers trending on&nbsp;Stocktwits&nbsp;at the time of writing included Rigetti Computing (RGTI), Venture Global (VG) and Capricor Therapeutics (CAPR).<h2 class="st-heading-2">Other Catalysts To Watch</h2>On the economic front, investors will be watching for the release of durable goods orders and the Dallas Fed manufacturing survey.On the earnings front, Dyne Therapeutics (DYNE), Applied Digital (APLD), and Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS) are among those reporting today.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

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Nasdaq Futures Lead US Premarket Rally As Iran Ceasefire Reports Ease Fears Ahead Of Big Tech Earnings: Why NVDA, ORCL, SPCX, XOM, OTLK Are In Focus 

Despite the futures rebound, retail investors remain cautious. Stocktwits data showed retail sentiment is ‘bearish’ on SPY and QQQ.

Nasdaq Futures Lead US Premarket Rally As Iran Ceasefire Reports Ease Fears Ahead Of Big Tech Earnings: Why NVDA, ORCL, SPCX, XOM, OTLK Are In Focus

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Despite the futures rebound, retail investors remain cautious. Stocktwits data showed retail sentiment is ‘bearish’ on SPY and QQQ.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Markets brace for more volatility as tensions escalate in the Middle East.&nbsp; Iran reportedly rejected a U.S. ceasefire proposal mediated by Iraq.</li><li>President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new tariffs targeting imports from roughly 60 trading partners.&nbsp;</li><li>The AI investment theme remains intact despite the broader risk-off mood, with semiconductor companies continuing to report robust demand ahead of earnings from Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Amazon and Apple next week.&nbsp;</li></ul>U.S. stock futures are mixed early Friday, while retail sentiment on major index ETFs (SPY, QQQ) has plunged to ‘extremely bearish’ on Stocktwits following a sharp escalation of tensions in the Middle East. Iran reportedly rejected a U.S. ceasefire proposal mediated by Iraq, even as U.S. President Donald Trump signaled that major military strikes could be under consideration.&nbsp;Markets ended the previous session lower, while Brent crude surged past $100 per barrel for the first time since May. This has also fueled fresh concerns about inflation and interest rates ahead of the Federal Reserve’s meeting next week.&nbsp;Adding to the macro uncertainty, Trump unveiled sweeping new tariffs on imports from around 60 trading partners. The new measures impose duties of 10% to 12.5% on most major trading partners following an investigation into alleged forced-labor practices in global supply chains. Countries including Canada, Mexico, the U.K. and India are among those facing the new levies.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the AI investment cycle continues to strengthen, with semiconductor companies reporting strong demand from hyperscalers and enterprise customers ahead of next week’s earnings from Microsoft (MSFT), Meta Platforms (META), Amazon (AMZN) and Apple (AAPL).&nbsp;As of 4:00 a.m. ET, Nasdaq futures declined 0.1%, Dow futures rose 0.3%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.1%, and Russell 2000 futures were flat.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for the<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY"> SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, and the<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ"> Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a>, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, has declined to ‘extremely bearish.’<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trending Stocks To Watch</h2>Oil stocks (USO, BATL, TPET, XOM, CVX, OXY)&nbsp;remained in focus as crude oil prices hovered around $100/barrel amid fears of Middle East supply disruptions.&nbsp;Oracle Corp. (ORCL):&nbsp;Gained nearly 3% in early premarket after securing a $7 billion, 10-year enterprise software contract with the U.S. Department of Defense.Intel Corp. (INTC):&nbsp;Gained over 3% premarket after delivering stronger-than-expected Q2 results and issuing upbeat third-quarter guidance. CFO commentary pointed to rising 2026 capital expenditure and potential capital raises.Memory Stocks (MU, SNDK, SKHY, WDC): Remain under pressure as investors parse commentary around a tight memory supply environment.&nbsp;Advanced Micro Devices (AMD):&nbsp;Analysts praised its Advancing AI event, with Jefferies raising their price target to $640. They added that its server roadmap could narrow the competitive gap with Nvidia.&nbsp;Tesla Inc. (TSLA):&nbsp;Rebounding slightly premarket after dropping over 14% on disappointing Q2 results and heavy capex plans, as CEO Elon Musk praised Tesla’s retail shareholder base. Meanwhile, Cathie Wood's ARK Invest also bought roughly 160,000 Tesla shares yesterday.SpaceX (SPCX):&nbsp;Plunged to 52-week lows following reports that the company is freezing dedicated Falcon 9 launch bookings beyond 2028 as it shifts its resources toward Starship. AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) &amp; Rocket Lab (RKLB) shares also saw mild selling pressure in early premarket trade on short-term launch capacity concerns.Hims &amp; Hers Health Inc. (HIMS): Rose over 1% in early premarket trade after an FDA advisory panel recommended adding key compounded peptides to the 503A bulks list, unlocking potential market expansion.Sellas Life Sciences (SLS): Saw positive retail reaction on Stocktwits to new Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) survival benchmark data ahead of a scheduled media appearance by the CEO.Paramount Skydance (PSKY) remained in focus after a U.S. judge extended the pause on its proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) until Aug. 17, delaying the deal while the court considers a request to block the transaction.&nbsp;Other tickers trending on&nbsp;Stocktwits&nbsp;at the time of writing included Iren Limited (IREN), Kraft Heinz (KHZ), Raytheon Technologies (RTX), Cleanspark (CLSK), and Upstart Holdings (UPST).<h2 class="st-heading-2">Other Catalysts To Watch</h2>On the economic front, investors will be watching for the release of the S&amp;P Global Flash manufacturing and services PMIs and new home sales data later today.&nbsp;On the earnings front, Verizon (VZ), American Express (AXP), NextEra Energy (NEE), and SLB Ltd. (SLB) are among those reporting before the bell.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Mixed As Oil Surge, Trump Tariffs Cloud Market Outlook: Why INTC, TSLA, SPCX, ORCL, SLS Are In Focus 

U.S. stock futures are mixed early Friday, while retail sentiment on major index ETFs (SPY, QQQ) has plunged to ‘extremely bearish’ on Stocktwits following a sharp escalation of tensions in the Middle East. Iran reportedly rejected a U.S. ceasefire propos

Stocktwits data showed retail sentiment is weak, with a shift toward ‘extremely bearish’ on SPY and QQQ.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Alphabet and Tesla reignited concerns over soaring AI spending despite strong demand trends.&nbsp;</li><li>Investors are also watching jobless claims, Middle East tensions and another busy day of earnings.</li><li>Focus shifts to the release of initial jobless claims today, as well as Intel earnings.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures were in the red early Thursday as heavy capex plans and earnings misses from heavyweights such as Alphabet and Tesla continued to weigh on market sentiment. Investors also remain cautious amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have driven up crude oil prices, as well as upcoming initial jobless claims data due later today.As of 4:00 a.m. ET, Nasdaq futures declined 0.7%, Dow and S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.5%, and Russell 2000 futures were down 0.3%.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for the<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY"> SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, has remained at ‘extremely bearish’, while the<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ"> Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a>, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, has declined to ‘bearish’ from ‘neutral’.Rising U.S.-China technology tensions after reports suggest that U.S. authorities are investigating Chinese AI startup Moonshot over alleged unauthorized chip access. Additionally, reports from Shanghai indicate that Chinese regulators are hosting roundtables on tighter oversight of quant funds and the use of artificial intelligence.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trending Stocks To Watch</h2>Tesla Inc. (TSLA)&nbsp;stock fell 5% in early premarket trade as earnings missed estimates despite record deliveries. Investors focused on rising AI and robotics spending, with Deepwater Asset Management's Gene Munster saying Tesla’s capital expenditures could continue to outpace Wall Street forecasts.&nbsp;Archer Aviation (ACHR) &amp; SpaceX (SPCX): In focus after Cathie Wood's ARK Investment disclosed significant stock purchases in both companies. Gene Munster also suggested management commentary strengthened the case for closer collaboration between Tesla and SpaceX.&nbsp;Alphabet (GOOGL):&nbsp;Shares slipped 4% in early premarket trading despite strong Cloud growth, as concerns remained about giant AI spending bills. The management has raised its FY26 capex guidance to $195B–$205B.Memory stocks (MU, SNDK, SKHY, WDC): Gained ground after Alphabet boosted AI spending plans. Sentiment received another lift after Elon Musk said Tesla has secured a significant memory allocation from Micron for the coming years.Intel Corp. (INTC):&nbsp;Remains on retail radar ahead of its Q2 earnings report today.&nbsp;Advanced Micro Devices (AMD):&nbsp;The chipmaker is in the spotlight ahead of CEO Lisa Su's "Advancing AI" event in San Francisco, where investors expect new announcements around AI accelerators and enterprise products aimed at competing with Nvidia.&nbsp;ServiceNow (NOW): Stock rose 5% in early premarket trade as Jefferies raised its price target following strong quarterly results. CEO Bill McDermott also highlighted a 98% renewal rate and growing demand for AI-driven workflows.&nbsp;Sellas Life Sciences (SLS): Extended its July sell-off after Martin Shkreli raised concerns on the timing and design of its Phase 3 Regal trial in acute myeloid leukemia (AML).Nokia Corp (NOK): Heading for its best day in two weeks as strong Q2 results showed its AI and Cloud sales doubled year-over-year. Retail sentiment has improved to bullish on Stocktwits.Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN): Under scrutiny following reports that the Senate Small Business Committee is probing the e-commerce giant regarding Chinese seller influence on its marketplace.&nbsp;Oil stocks (USO, BATL, TPET, XOM, CVX, OXY)&nbsp;remained in focus as crude oil prices surged to multi-week highs amid escalating U.S.-Iran military tensions.&nbsp;Other tickers trending on&nbsp;Stocktwits&nbsp;at the time of writing included Texas Instruments (TXN), UiPath (PATH), Salesforce (CRM), and Quantumscape (QS).<h2 class="st-heading-2">Other Catalysts To Watch</h2>On the economic front, investors will be watching for the release of initial jobless claims data at 8:30 am ET.On the earnings front, American Airlines Group Inc (AAL), Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT), Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF), Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX), and Anavex Life Sciences Corporation (AVXL), among others, report before the bell. Beyond Intel, Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc (IVR), Newmont Corp (NEM), Summit Therapeutics Inc (SMMT), and Deckers Outdoor Corp. (DECK), are among the rest reporting after market close today.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Fall As Tesla, Alphabet Earnings Revive AI Spending Fears: Why TSLA, GOOGL, SPCX, NOW, INTC, AMD, SLS Are In Focus 

U.S. stock futures were in the red early Thursday as heavy capex plans and earnings misses from heavyweights such as Alphabet and Tesla continued to weigh on market sentiment. Investors also remain cautious amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Mid

Stocktwits data showed retail sentiment is weak, declining to ‘extremely bearish’ on SPY and ‘bearish’ on QQQ.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Surging oil prices and Middle East tensions tempered optimism following Tuesday's AI-led rally.&nbsp;</li><li>Tesla and Alphabet headline Wednesday’s earnings calendar, with investors watching AI spending, cloud demand, Robotaxi progress and Optimus updates for clues on the next leg of the AI trade.&nbsp;</li><li>Super Micro's upbeat preliminary results reignited AI infrastructure optimism, but traders continue to debate whether Big Tech can sustain the market's AI-driven momentum.&nbsp;</li></ul>U.S. stock futures were under pressure early Wednesday as markets took a breather after a sharp technology-led rebound in the previous session. As the U.S.-Iran conflict escalation entered its 12th day, crude oil surged above $85 a barrel, dampening risk appetite ahead of key Big Tech earnings. Alphabet and Tesla report after the closing bell today.&nbsp;At Wednesday’s ASEAN meeting, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Washington remains committed to diplomacy but accused Tehran of violating its agreement, noting that the Strait of Hormuz remains a key sticking point.&nbsp;Markets are also digesting newly announced drug tariff schedules from the Trump administration, alongside federal initiatives to accelerate nuclear power deployment for AI data centers.&nbsp;As of 4:00 a.m. ET, Nasdaq futures declined 0.9%, S&amp;P 500 and Dow futures fell 0.4%, and Russell 2000 futures were down 0.5%.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for the<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY"> SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, has declined to ‘extremely bearish’ from ‘bearish’ a day ago, while the<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ"> Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a>, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, has moved to ‘neutral’ from ‘bullish’.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trending Stocks To Watch</h2>Tesla Inc. (TSLA) is on the retail radar ahead of Wednesday's Q2 earnings. Beyond vehicle deliveries, investors will be watching for updates on Robotaxi and Optimus, AI strategy and margins.Alphabet (GOOGL): In focus ahead of Q2 results as investors weigh heavy AI capital expenditures against reports of potential AI content licensing friction with major online publishers.Intel (INTC) and SK Hynix (SKHY): Both stocks remain in focus after SK Hynix denied reports it was considering acquiring Intel's Ohio semiconductor campus. The focus now shifts to Intel's earnings on Thursday and SK Hynix's results next week.Super Micro Computer (SMCI)&nbsp;shares soared 16% in early premarket trade after the AI server maker reported preliminary results showing a record quarterly order backlog for AI infrastructure.&nbsp;Advanced Micro Devices (AMD):&nbsp;The chipmaker attracted retail attention after Nvidia’s push into AI CPUs with its new Vera data center architecture, intensifying competition in server hardware. Both AMD and NVDA stocks slipped in early premarket trade.&nbsp;Oklo (OKLO) and X-Energy (XE): Nuclear energy stocks continued higher after joining a Trump administration initiative to accelerate nuclear reactor deployment for AI data centers, highlighting the growing "AI power" investment theme.&nbsp;Oil stocks (USO, BATL, TPET, XOM, CVX, OXY)&nbsp;are in focus following the sharp rally in global benchmark crude oil prices above $85 per barrel.&nbsp;Rocket Lab (RKLB): Shares rose over 3% in early premarket trade after winning a $266 million U.S. Air Force contract for space launch and defense infrastructure support.Sellas Life Sciences (SLS): Stock remained under pressure as an institutional holder reduced its stake by over 30% ahead of a trial quiet period for its lead AML candidate.Nike (NKE)&nbsp;is rebuilding its Greater China strategy by cutting ties with third-party online distributors to take direct digital control of its consumer sales channels.Other tickers trending on&nbsp;Stocktwits&nbsp;at the time of writing included Paramount Skydance (PSKY), Trump Media and Technology (DJT), Nokia Corp (NOK), Venture Global Inc (VG), and Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA).<h2 class="st-heading-2">Other Catalysts To Watch</h2>On the earnings front, GE Vernova (GEV), AT&amp;T (T), CME Group (CME), and Northern Trust (NTRS) are among those reporting before the bell. Meanwhile, apart from Alphabet and Tesla, ServiceNow (NOW), Quantumscape (QS), and Southwest Airlines (LUV) are among others reporting after market close today.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Slip Ahead Of TSLA, GOOGL Earnings: Why SMCI, INTC, SLS, BATL, OKLO, RKLB Are In Focus 

U.S. stock futures were under pressure early Wednesday as markets took a breather after a sharp technology-led rebound in the previous session. As the U.S.-Iran conflict escalation entered its 12th day, crude oil surged above $85 a barrel, dampening risk 

Stocktwits data showed retail sentiment declined to ‘extremely bearish’ on SPY and ‘neutral’ on QQQ.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Investors looked past Monday’s geopolitical-driven selloff ahead of a crucial week of Big Tech earnings.&nbsp;</li><li>Renewed military action in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher and reignited inflation concerns.&nbsp;</li><li>Traders are now shifting their focus back to corporate fundamentals, with Tesla and Alphabet set to report earnings later this week.&nbsp;</li></ul>U.S. stock futures gained momentum early Tuesday after a volatile start to the week, as a rally in semiconductor and AI infrastructure stocks helped offset escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.&nbsp;The rebound comes after Monday's selloff, as markets saw the tenth consecutive night of U.S. strikes against Iran and new executive actions from President Donald Trump prioritizing domestic defense supply chains for critical metals. Investors are now shifting their focus to earnings, with Tesla and Alphabet set to report later this week.&nbsp;As of 4:00 a.m. ET, Nasdaq futures soared 1.1%, S&amp;P 500 and Dow futures rose 0.4%, and Russell 2000 futures were up 0.7%.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for the<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY"> SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, has declined to ‘bearish’ from ‘neutral’ a day ago, while the<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ"> Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a>, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, has moved to ‘bullish’ from ‘extremely bullish’.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trending Stocks To Watch</h2>Nebius Group (NBIS) shares gained over 6% in early premarket trade after Nvidia disclosed a 9.3% passive stake in an SEC filing, alongside a Freedom Capital upgrade to 'Buy', with a price target of $200.&nbsp;Other AI infrastructure names, such as&nbsp;MRVL and CRWV, rose between 4% and 6% in early premarket trading as well.&nbsp;IREN&nbsp;extended its rally after raising its 2026 revenue targets following $2.8B in new AI cloud contracts with clients such as Perplexity and Figure AI.&nbsp;Memory chip stocks such as&nbsp;MU and SNDK also saw a rebound of over 2%, snapping a 3-day slump in the memory sector caused by South Korean pension rebalancing liquidations.Intel Corp (INTC) rose 5% in early premarket trading following media reports that the company plans to lay off data center workers. This comes ahead of its earnings report this Thursday.&nbsp;Adobe (ADBE)&nbsp;fell 3% premarket despite CLSA initiating coverage with an Outperform rating amid broader fears of AI disruption in the software sector.&nbsp;Tesla Inc. (TSLA) is now the worst-performing 'Mag 7' stock, but drawing massive retail attention ahead of Wednesday's Q2 earnings. Investors will be watching for updates on Robotaxi and Optimus.&nbsp;Critical mineral stocks such as&nbsp;CRML, MP, and UAMY gained ground in early premarket trading following President Trump’s Executive Order restricting defense waivers for domestic rare earth and critical material sourcing.&nbsp;Archer Aviation (ACHR) continued to build on Monday's rally after unveiling its autonomous Thunder platform, developed in partnership with Anduril.&nbsp;Other tickers trending on&nbsp;Stocktwits&nbsp;at the time of writing included Strategy (MSTR), New Era Energy (NUAI), and First Majestic Silver (AG).<h2 class="st-heading-2">Other Catalysts To Watch</h2>On the earnings front, General Motors (GM), 3M Co. (MMM), Halliburton (HAL), Charles Schwab (SCHW), and Northrop Grumman (NOC) report before the bell. Meanwhile, Annaly Capital (NLY), Alaska Air (ALK), Capital One (COF), EQT Corp (EQT), and Interactive Brokers (IBKR) are among others reporting after market close today.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Rebound As Chip Rally Counters Iran Jitters: Why NBIS, NVDA, INTC, TSLA, IREN, MU Are In Focus 

U.S. stock futures gained momentum early Tuesday after a volatile start to the week, as a rally in semiconductor and AI infrastructure stocks helped offset escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.&nbsp;

Stocktwits data showed retail sentiment was split: ‘bearish’ on SPY but ‘bullish’ on QQQ.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>A semiconductor-led sell-off, combined with rising Middle East tensions, soured risk appetite.&nbsp;</li><li>Investors are also digesting fresh Fed caution on inflation: Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said sticky inflation could delay further policy easing.</li><li>U.S. military launched its sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iran, driving up crude oil prices.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures extended their losses in early Friday trading as a broad semiconductor selloff and escalating geopolitical conflict weighed heavily on investor sentiment.&nbsp;U.S. military launched its sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iran, sparking wider Middle East conflict with Iranian retaliatory strikes hitting Qatar and driving up crude prices.&nbsp;The weakness also follows warning signals from Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson, who hinted that the FOMC could reconsider its current 3.5%-3.75% target range if inflation fails to cool, citing lingering pressure from past tariffs and energy costs.&nbsp;As of 4:00 a.m. ET, Nasdaq futures fell 1.8%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.9%, Dow and Russell 2000 futures were down 0.6%.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for the<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY"> SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, has moderated to ‘neutral’ from ‘bullish’ a day ago, while the<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ"> Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a>, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, has remained ‘bullish’, despite the tech-heavy index tracking toward its worst month since March.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trending Stocks To Watch</h2>Nebius Group (NBIS)&nbsp;continued to trend alongside other AI infrastructure names such as&nbsp;MRVL, CRWV, IREN as investors rotated out of high-growth AI plays amid renewed concerns over capital spending and stretched valuations.Netflix Inc. (NFLX):&nbsp;Shares tumbled over 8% in early premarket trade after the company issued soft guidance. However, the management maintained that the company's <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nflx-stock-tumbles-overnight-after-guidance-dismay-cfo-says-global-growth-story-is-far-from-over/cZZ7PRpR7te">long-term growth story</a> remains intact despite near-term content timing and major sporting events affecting comparisons.&nbsp;SpaceX (SPCX)&nbsp;extended its post-IPO decline after the latest Starship launch was automatically aborted moments before liftoff because of engine issues.&nbsp;Tesla Inc. (TSLA):&nbsp;Slid over 1% in early premarket trade. Tesla bull Gary Black <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/tsla-gary-black-spacex-tesla-math-wont-pass-muster/cZZ77RTR7tQ">noted</a> that a collapsing SPCX valuation makes any speculative SpaceX-Tesla buyout math financially dilutive.Sellas Life Sciences (SLS):&nbsp;Shares touched a July low ahead of its upcoming acute myeloid leukemia (AML) clinical trial readout, though bulls are expecting ‘stellar’ <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/sls-aml-readout-bulls-hint-ceo-fox-appearance/cZZ7dl4R7t7">signals</a> ahead of the CEO’s upcoming media appearance next week.Trump Media &amp; Technology Group (DJT):&nbsp;Shares fell over 2% in early premarket trade following the launch of its "Truth API" <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/default/5/djt-stock-slips-overnight-truth-social-to-sell-wall-street-fastest-access-to-trump-s-posts/cZZ7T7lR7td">data subscription service</a> designed to sell institutional Wall Street firms ultra-fast access to Donald Trump's posts.Oil stocks (USO, BATL, TPET, XOM, CVX)&nbsp;remain on retail radar as escalating geopolitical headlines threaten global supply lines.&nbsp;Other tickers trending on&nbsp;Stocktwits&nbsp;at the time of writing included Micron Technologies (MU), Apple Inc (AAPL), Oracle (ORCL), and Rocket Lab USA (RKLB).<h2 class="st-heading-2">Other Catalysts To Watch</h2>On the economic front, investors will be tracking the release of the housing starts and import price index at 8:30 am ET, followed by the readings on the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index (preliminary) at 10:00 am ET.On the earnings front, Regions Financial Corp (RF), Truist Financial Corporation (TFC), Travelers Companies Inc (TRV), Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), Diginex (DGNX), and U.S. Gold Corp (USAU) are among those reporting today.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Slide As Chip Stocks Tumble, Iran Tensions Fuel Risk-Off Mood: Why NFLX, NBIS, SPCX, TSLA, DJT, SLS Are In Focus 

U.S. stock futures extended their losses in early Friday trading as a broad semiconductor selloff and escalating geopolitical conflict weighed heavily on investor sentiment.&nbsp;

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Sink As AI Stocks Extend Selloff: Why NFLX, NBIS, SPCX, TSLA, DJT, SLS Are In Focus 

Stocktwits data showed retail sentiment remained ‘bullish’ on QQQ but moderated to ‘neutral’ on SPY.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Markets were digesting a fifth straight day of U.S. military strikes on Iran, with Tehran threatening retaliation and raising concerns over potential disruptions to global energy supplies.&nbsp;</li><li>Investors monitored weakness in the chip sector and fresh economic data due today.&nbsp;</li><li>AI infrastructure spending returned to the spotlight after Michael Burry questioned the data-center boom.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures traded under mild pressure early Thursday as investors monitored escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and renewed weakness in semiconductor stocks against a backdrop of encouraging inflation signals and strong bank earnings in the previous session.Investors are also debating whether AI infrastructure spending has become overheated after the ‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stocktwits.slack.com/archives/C07C22KNR39/p1784179741532099">mocked</a> the data-center boom by calling it a "Fantasy," even as President Donald Trump described data centers as future "money machines" capable of generating jobs and tax revenue.&nbsp;U.S. military strikes on Iran continued for a fifth straight day, with Iran threatening retaliation. Back home, investors will be watching for initial jobless claims, among other economic data releases today.&nbsp;As of 4:00 a.m. ET, Nasdaq futures declined 0.5%, Russell 2000 futures were down 0.3%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.1%, and Dow futures were flat with a negative bias.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for the<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY"> SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, and the<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ"> Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a>, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, has remained ‘bullish’.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trending Stocks To Watch</h2>SK Hynix Inc ADR (SKHY): The newly listed ADR remains volatile, tumbling over 11% in Seoul, leading a broader Asian semiconductor rout.&nbsp;Nvidia Corp. (NVDA):&nbsp;Trending on Stocktwits as it deepens its footprint in Japan, including partnerships with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Toyota and other enterprises.Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) is in focus after posting blowout June-quarter earnings, all thanks to booming AI demand. It has also formalized a&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-is-tsm-stock-dipping-premarket-despite-strong-q2-beat-and-outlook/cZZEPjER7rv">$100 billion expansion plan&nbsp;</a>to build four additional chip fabrication plants in the U.S.&nbsp;ASML Holding (ASML):&nbsp;Gaining momentum after smashing Q2 expectations and hiking its full-year 2026 revenue guidance. Retail traders have called it the “<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/asml-stock-eyes-second-weekly-gains-retail-bulls-call-chipmaker-the-ultimate-gatekeeper-of-tech/cZZ3CuOR7rp">ultimate hardware gatekeeper</a>.”AtaiBeckley Inc. (ATAI):&nbsp;Shares surged 43% in early premarket trade following reports that Eli Lilly (LLY) is negotiating a premium buyout valued north of $2 billion to expand its neuroscience portfolio. Venture investors suggested a potential acquisition price between $9 and $11 per share. LLY shares were flat.AST SpaceMobile Inc. (ASTS):&nbsp;Shares fell 12% in early premarket trading after the company announced a $1 billion private offering of convertible senior notes, with management saying the proceeds could fund acquisitions and further vertical integration.&nbsp;Netflix (NFLX):&nbsp;Garners retail attention ahead of its earnings report, with investors watching subscriber trends, advertising momentum and management's outlook.&nbsp;Oil stocks (USO, BATL, TPET, XOM, CVX)&nbsp;remain in focus as crude supply chains brace for impact following Iran’s vow to exert control over the vital Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp;Other tickers trending on&nbsp;Stocktwits&nbsp;at the time of writing included Uber Technologies (UBER), Gorilla Technologies (GRRR), Transocean (RIG), Sandisk (SNDK) and Alibaba Group (BABA).<h2 class="st-heading-2">Other Catalysts To Watch</h2>On the economic front, investors will be tracking the release of the U.S. initial jobless claims, retail sales, the Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index, and the pending home sales index.On the earnings front, Abbott Laboratories (ABT), UnitedHealth (UNH), U.S. Bancorp (USB), State Street (STT), Citizens Financial (CFG), and Wipro (WIT) report before the bell. Meanwhile, Netflix (NFLX), Intuitive Surgical (ISRG), Alcoa (AA), First National Bank (FNB), among others, report after market close today.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Slip As Iran Tensions, Chip Weakness Keep Investors On Edge: Why TSM, NVDA, NFLX, ATAI, ASTS Are In Focus 

U.S. stock futures traded under mild pressure early Thursday as investors monitored escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and renewed weakness in semiconductor stocks against a backdrop of encouraging inflation signals and strong bank earnin

Stocktwits data showed retail sentiment remained ‘bullish’ on SPY and QQQ.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Tech stocks looked set to extend gains Wednesday as cooling inflation lifted sentiment, though higher oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty keep investors cautious.</li><li>Traders now await PPI data, Fed commentary, and another busy day of earnings.&nbsp;</li><li>Investors will also watch Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s testimony before the Senate Banking Committee for clues on the path of interest rates.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures traded mixed early Wednesday after a Wall Street rally in the previous session, driven by softer-than-expected inflation data and stronger-than-expected bank earnings, even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continued to simmer.&nbsp;As of 4:00 a.m. ET, Nasdaq futures gained 0.6%, S&amp;P 500 futures were up 0.1%, while Dow futures fell 0.1%, and Russell 2000 futures were flat.&nbsp;On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for the<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY"> SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, and the<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ"> Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a>, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, has moved to ‘bullish’.Traders will also be tracking Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s testimony at the Senate Banking Committee today.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trending Stocks To Watch</h2>PayPal Holdings (PYPL):&nbsp;Shares&nbsp;surged 16% in early premarket trading following reports that the private payments company Stripe and the private equity firm Advent International had made a joint buyout offer valuing PayPal at over $53 billion.&nbsp;Oracle (ORCL):&nbsp;Reports suggest Oracle is the frontrunner to build Japan’s secure government cloud network.&nbsp;Nokia (NOK), Nvidia (NVDA):&nbsp;Reports suggest Nokia unveiled what it called the world’s first commercial AI-powered radio access network platform built with Nvidia technology.&nbsp;ASML Holding (ASML)&nbsp;is on the retail radar after posting stellar quarterly results and raising its annual sales forecast amid surging demand for AI chips.Lucid Group (LCID):&nbsp;Shares remained under pressure in premarket trade. This comes even after management denied bankruptcy and take-private rumors and reassured investors that it retains sufficient liquidity into next year.NIO Inc. (NIO): Extended its recent rally after announcing a $23 million investment in China’s “hottest” memory-chip developer via an IPO.Tesla, Inc. (TSLA):&nbsp;Tech investor Chamath Palihapitiya supported the industrial logic of a potential Tesla-SpaceX merger to unify capital structures.Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SPCX):&nbsp;Hovers above its recent IPO price of $135, wiping out nearly a third of its post-listing value.&nbsp;Circle Internet (CRCL):&nbsp;Gained retail attention after Cathie Wood's ARK Investment purchased 220,000 shares of the stablecoin issuer.Oil stocks in focus (USO, BATL, TPET, XOM, CVX):&nbsp;Crude oil prices ticked higher as U.S. Central Command launched a new wave of strikes against Iran and prepared to reinstate a naval blockade. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump dropped his proposed shipping fee for the Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp;Other tickers trending on&nbsp;Stocktwits&nbsp;at the time of writing included SK Hynix Inc ADR (SKHY), Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), CrowdStrike (CRWD), and Boston Scientific (BSX).<h2 class="st-heading-2">Other Catalysts To Watch</h2>On the economic front, investors will be tracking the release of the Producer Price Index (PPI), alongside the Empire State Manufacturing Index, the EIA Petroleum report, and the Fed's Beige Book.&nbsp;On the earnings front, Johnson &amp; Johnson (JNJ), BlackRock (BLK), PNC Financial (PNC), Progressive (PGR), and Bank of New York Mellon (BK) report before the bell, while United Airlines (UAL) and JB Hunt (JBHT) are among others reporting after market close today.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Rise, Wall Street Eyes PPI After CPI Surprise: Why PYPL, ORCL, ASML, NOK, LCID, TSLA Are In Focus

U.S. stock futures traded mixed early Wednesday after a Wall Street rally in the previous session, driven by softer-than-expected inflation data and stronger-than-expected bank earnings, even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continued to simmer

Stocktwits data showed retail sentiment improved to ‘bullish’ on SPY and QQQ.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Fed Governor Christopher Waller warned another hot inflation print could put rate hikes back on the table, while renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz lifted oil prices.&nbsp;</li><li>Markets are bracing for the June CPI print and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s first congressional testimony today.</li><li>JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Bank of America (BAC), Citigroup (C), Wells Fargo (WFC) and Goldman Sachs (GS) report earnings before the opening bell.&nbsp;</li></ul>U.S. stock futures traded mixed early Tuesday as markets braced for the June CPI print. This comes as Governor Waller warned on Monday that a hot core inflation reading could put rate hikes back on the table.&nbsp;Adding to the weight, the new Fed Chair, Kevin Warsh, will deliver his first semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress at 10:00 a.m. ET. Investors will also monitor later remarks from Fed officials Michael Barr, Austan Goolsbee, Lisa Cook, and Michelle Bowman.&nbsp;Earnings season officially kicks off Tuesday morning, with five of the six largest U.S. banks reporting, as investors look for cues on whether the recent banking rally is fundamentally supported.&nbsp;Crude oil prices rose while spot gold hovered around $4,000/oz following a third consecutive night of U.S. airstrikes against Iran near the critical Strait of Hormuz. On Monday, President Donald Trump stated that he believes the U.S. will "end up controlling the whole thing," though a future diplomatic deal remains possible.&nbsp;As of 4:00 a.m. ET, Nasdaq futures gained 0.3%, Dow futures fell 0.2%, Russell 2000 futures were down 0.1%, and S&amp;P 500 futures were flat.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for the<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY"> SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, has declined to ‘neutral’ from ‘bullish’ a day ago, and the<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ"> Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a>, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, has improved to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ a day ago.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trending Stocks To Watch</h2>JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (JPM), Bank of America Corp. (BAC), Wells Fargo &amp; Co. (WFC), Citigroup Inc. (C) and Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS)&nbsp;report earnings before the bell today.&nbsp;Nvidia (NVDA):&nbsp;An FT report revealed it halved its Asia buyer list due to stricter U.S. crackdowns on AI chips to China.Apple Inc. (AAPL): Slipped in early premarket trade after surging to a new 52-week high on Monday. Data revealed it secured a record 20% global smartphone market share, despite global industry shipments hitting a 13-year low.Oil stocks in focus (USO, BATL, TPET, XOM, CVX)&nbsp;are in focus&nbsp;after Hormuz tensions lifted crude prices&nbsp;Micron (MU), SanDisk (SNDK):&nbsp;The memory-chip makers saw their shares rebound in early premarket trading after a sharp sell-off across the sector on Monday amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.Robinhood Markets (HOOD): <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/default/5/robinhood-reportedly-eyes-first-credit-card-backed-bond-sale-worth-up-to-500-m-retail-cheers-positive-signal/cZZbZlwR7pT">Reports</a> suggest that the platform is planning its first-ever credit card-backed bond sale worth up to $500 million.SoFi Technologies (SOFI): Retail traders on Stocktwits are aggressively backing a major comeback narrative, targeting an <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/default/5/sofi-stock-to-30-retail-bets-on-big-comeback-is-wall-street-on-the-same-page/cZZbkt5R7Y6">ambitious $30 price target </a>despite Wall Street skepticism.Circle Internet (CRCL): The stablecoin issuer slipped in early premarket trade after Mizuho downgraded the stock to Underperform, warning that <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/crcl-stock-slips-overnight-after-mizuho-downgrade-circle-internet-faces-revenue-model-risks/cZZbnr9R7p4">competitive pressures</a> could compress its revenue model.&nbsp; Sellas Life Sciences (SLS)&nbsp;remains on the retail radar after a new investor disclosed a stake, with traders also highlighting unusual options activity ahead of <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/sls-new-investor-retail-options-bet-aml-data/cZZb8qWR7pI">upcoming AML data</a>.&nbsp;Verizon (VZ), Charter (CHTR), AT&amp;T (T), Comcast (CMCSA), T-Mobile (TMUS): All five telecom giants saw their price targets cut by Bernstein due to mounting long-term competitive threats from SpaceX’s expanding satellite network.SRX Global Inc. (SRXH)&nbsp;shares fell about 7% in premarket trading as investors awaited a <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/srxh-eric-jackson-fireside-traders-buyback-ceo-spotlight/cZZbpi2R7pB">fireside chat</a> featuring CEO Kent Cunningham and EMJX President Eric Jackson, hoping for fresh details on a recently authorized share buyback, leadership structure and AI investment strategy.Samsung Electronics: The memory giant is reportedly entering initial talks regarding a potential U.S. share sale.Other tickers trending on&nbsp;Stocktwits&nbsp;at the time of writing included Oracle Corp (ORCL), Uber Technologies (UBER), Sezzle Inc (SEZL), and Klarna Group (KLAR).<h2 class="st-heading-2">Other Catalysts To Watch</h2>On the economic front, investors will be tracking the release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 8:30 am ET.On the earnings front, apart from the big bank earnings, Aehr Test Systems (AEHR), NextTrip Inc. (NTRP), and FingerMotion Inc (FNGR) report after market close today.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Drift Ahead Of CPI, Bank Earnings, And Warsh’s Congressional Debut: Why USO, JPM, BAC, NVDA, CRCL, SLS, SRXH Are In Focus

U.S. stock futures traded mixed early Tuesday as markets braced for the June CPI print. This comes as Governor Waller warned on Monday that a hot core inflation reading could put rate hikes back on the table.&nbsp;

Stocktwits data showed retail sentiment improved to ‘bullish’ on QQQ, and declined to ‘neutral’ on SPY.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran pushed oil prices higher.</li><li>Investors will be monitoring Middle East tensions, rising oil prices, Fed commentary, and earnings from roughly 10% of the S&amp;P 500 this week.&nbsp;</li><li>Semiconductor stocks weakened in premarket trading despite TSMC posting stronger-than-expected quarterly results&nbsp;</li></ul>U.S. stock futures traded lower as escalating military skirmishes between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend spooked global markets. The geopolitical jitters in the Middle East, marked by fresh U.S. airstrikes following disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, overshadowed the kickoff of a corporate earnings season and high-stakes economic data releases later this week.&nbsp;As of 4:00 a.m. ET, Nasdaq futures fell 1.2%, S&amp;P 500 futures declined 0.4%, and Dow futures and Russell 2000 futures were down 0.1%.&nbsp;On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for the<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY"> SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, was ‘bullish’, and the<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ"> Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a>, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, was ‘neutral’.Later this week, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivers his first congressional testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, dropping on the same morning as the official June Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. Q2 earnings also kick off with prints from JPMorgan, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trending Stocks To Watch</h2>SK Hynix Inc ADR (SKHYV)&nbsp;plummeted over&nbsp;15% on the Korea Exchange on Monday following its strong Nasdaq debut.Oil stocks in focus (USO, BATL, TPET, XOM, CVX):&nbsp;Fresh U.S.-Iran airstrikes and a contested closure of the Strait of Hormuz have pushed oil prices near $80 a barrel.&nbsp;Micron (MU), SanDisk (SNDK):&nbsp;The memory-chip makers fell 6% in early premarket trading after SK Hynix tumbled in Seoul despite its strong Nasdaq debut. Profit-taking and fears of supply-chain vulnerabilities weighed on sentiment, despite TSMC's quarterly report.&nbsp;Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSM) posted blockbuster quarterly numbers. Shares of&nbsp;Nvidia (NVDA), Intel (INTC), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) &amp; Broadcom (AVGO)&nbsp;also remained under pressure.&nbsp;Microsoft (MSFT) attracted defensive buying interest, with several retail traders describing the software giant as one of the market's "safest earnings plays"&nbsp;Tesla (TSLA) fell after reports suggested the EV maker is preparing a new high-performance Model Y for China as it looks to defend market share against BYD and other domestic competitors.Sellas Life Sciences (SLS): Held firm in early premarket trade on heavy retail speculation that it is a prime buyout target for Merck as its Phase 3 AML trial nears final analysis.Hims &amp; Hers Health (HIMS): Plagued by its worst week in two months, the stock remains volatile as it pivots toward a new peptides campaign ahead of an important FDA meeting.AST SpaceMobile (ASTS): Fell over 1% in early premarket trade despite securing a new gateway operating license in New Zealand.Paramount Skydance (PSKY) &amp; Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD): Reports suggest that Paramount is considering&nbsp;an operational exit from California to mitigate mounting state antitrust pressure against its merger.Other tickers trending on&nbsp;Stocktwits&nbsp;at the time of writing included DraftKings Inc (DKNG), CrowdStrike (CRWD), Oracle Corp (ORCL) and Novavax Inc (NVAX).<h2 class="st-heading-2">Other Catalysts To Watch</h2>On the economic front, investors will be tracking the release of the U.S. Treasury Statement and Federal Reserve speeches from Governors Michelle Bowman and Christopher Waller&nbsp;No major earnings are scheduled for Monday. Apart from the big bank earnings this week, investors will also be watching for quarterly reports from Johnson &amp; Johnson, ASML, Netflix, UnitedHealth, GE Aerospace and United Airlines.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Slip As Iran Tensions Rattle Markets Again: Why MU, TSLA, BATL, SKHYV, MSFT, TSM, SLS Are In Focus 

U.S. stock futures traded lower as escalating military skirmishes between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend spooked global markets. The geopolitical jitters in the Middle East, marked by fresh U.S. airstrikes following disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz

Stocktwits data showed retail sentiment remained ‘bullish’ around SPY and ‘neutral’ on QQQ.
