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Strategy, Inc. engages in the provision of enterprise analytics and mobility software. The firm designs, develops, markets, and sells software platforms through licensing arrangements and cloud-based subscriptions and related services. Its product packages include Hyper. The company was founded by Michael J. Saylor and Sanjeev K. Bansal on November 17, 1989, and is headquartered in Vienna, VA.

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MicroStrategy is trending as MSCI has decided to maintain Digital Asset Treasury Companies, including MSTR, in its indexes, alleviating a major overhang that had previously weighed on the stock. This news is fueling a strong bullish sentiment within the community, with many anticipating a significant short squeeze and further upside as Bitcoin's price shows strength.

Critical Metals Corp. engages in the mining, exploration, and development of lithium metals. It owns Wolfsberg Project and Tanbreez Project. The company was founded on October 24, 2022 and is headquartered in British Virgin Islands.

Critical Metals Corp.

Critical Metals Corp. is currently trending as heightened geopolitical focus on Greenland's strategic rare earth deposits, fueled by U.S. administration commentary, drives conversation. The community is actively discussing the potential for government investment and partnerships to secure a Western-aligned supply chain, with attention on the company's Tanbreez project and upcoming business updates. This surge reflects broader market interest in critical minerals and reducing reliance on key producing nations for essential resources.

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 experiencing an explosive surge, fueled by strong investor interest in memory and storage solutions essential for burgeoning AI infrastructure. The community is hotly debating whether current valuations are sustainable or if these companies should be re-rated given the unprecedented AI-driven demand.

Ventyx Biosciences, Inc. engages in developing novel small molecule therapeutics for the treatment of autoimmune diseases. Its clinical stage pipeline includes VTX958, a Phase 1 allosteric TYK2 inhibitor for the treatment of a broad range of autoimmune diseases, VTX002, a Phase 2-ready S1P1 receptor modulator for the treatment of ulcerative colitis, and VTX2735, a Phase 1-ready peripheral inhibitor of the NLRP3 inflammasome, which is a mediator of multiple inflammatory conditions. The company was founded by Raju S. Mohan on November 21, 2018 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Ventyx Biosciences Inc

Ventyx Biosciences is trending due to widespread reports of Eli Lilly nearing a multi-billion dollar acquisition, immediately sparking intense market speculation. This potential buyout highlights the strategic value of Ventyx's NLRP3 inhibitor pipeline, with the community actively discussing a possible bidding war among major pharmaceutical companies for its promising applications in chronic inflammatory, cardiometabolic, and neurodegenerative diseases. Many investors see Ventyx's assets as a crucial complementary class to the thriving GLP-1 market, also fueling strong short squeeze sentiment.

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.

BigBear.ai Holdings Inc

BigBear.ai is trending amid intense community speculation surrounding imminent government contract announcements, especially concerning its secure AI capabilities for defense and potential involvement in TSA modernization. This optimism is fueled by the company's recent strategic debt reduction and the completion of its Ask Sage acquisition, significantly strengthening its financial position and market offerings.

Nebius Group NV is a technology company that provides infrastructure and services to AI builders worldwide. It offers Nebius AI, an AI-centric cloud platform provides full-stack infrastructure, including large-scale GPU clusters, cloud services, and developer tools. The company also operates through specialized brands: Toloka AI, which partners in data for generative AI development; TripleTen, an edtech platform focused on re-skilling individuals for tech careers; and Avride, which develops autonomous driving technology. Nebius Group was founded by Elena Kolmanovskaya, Ilya Segalovich, Mikhail Fadeev, and Arkady Volozh in 1989 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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NBIS is experiencing a significant uplift following news of an $880 million data center deal in Israel and plans to be an early adopter of NVIDIA's Vera Rubin NVL72 platform. The community is actively discussing this as a major catalyst, fueling optimism for substantial price recovery and long-term growth within the burgeoning AI infrastructure sector, despite the stock's noted volatility.

Rocket Lab Corp. engages in the development of rocket launch and control systems for the space and defense industries. It operates through the Launch Services and Space Systems segments. The Launch Services segment provides launch services to customers on a dedicated mission or ride share basis. The Space Systems segment consists of spacecraft engineering and design services, spacecraft components, spacecraft manufacturing, and on-orbit mission operations. The company is headquartered in Long Beach, CA.

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Rocket Lab USA Inc

Rocket Lab (RKLB) is trending on the back of its significant pivot to an end-to-end national security space partner, highlighted by recent major U.S. and U.K. defense contracts totaling over a billion dollars. The community is discussing strong institutional interest and eagerly awaiting the Neutron rocket's debut, with many seeing substantial long-term potential in the expanding space sector, while some also raise questions about its current valuation.

JasmyCoin is based on the ERC 20 standard. The token can also be used by an unspecified number of individuals and businesses to transfer tokens using digital devices as proof of value exchange or payment for services. By not limiting its usability, the token can have a wide range of purposes.

JasmyCoin

JasmyCoin is trending amid significant community excitement over increasing trading volume and technical breakouts, fueled by widespread anticipation for its 2026 developments. Discussions highlight its strategic focus on decentralized AI, DePIN, and secure data monetization via its Layer-2 network, alongside its strong regulatory standing in Japan, though some observers remain cautious regarding historical volatility.

Alumis, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in identifying, acquiring, and accelerating the development and commercialization of transformative medicines for autoimmune disorders. It focuses on building a pipeline of molecules with the potential to address a broad range of immune-mediated diseases such as monotherapy or combination therapies. The company was founded on January 29, 2021 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Alumis Inc.

Alumis is trending due to highly positive Phase 3 clinical trial results for its oral TYK2 inhibitor, envudeucitinib, in plaque psoriasis, which demonstrated strong skin clearance and a favorable safety profile. This breakthrough has prompted significant analyst price target increases and robust community discussion, with many anticipating the drug to be a best-in-class contender in a lucrative market. While some debate potential future offerings, the company's solid cash position and pipeline for other immune-mediated diseases like lupus are fueling bullish sentiment among traders.

Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. Common Stock

Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. (EMAT) is trending due to its recent business combination and debut on NASDAQ, sparking extreme volatility and multiple trading halts. The community is actively discussing its 'low float' characteristics, with many celebrating rapid short-term gains while others struggle to enter positions amidst the aggressive price action.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Headlines from CES reignited enthusiasm around AI hardware and autonomous tech.</li><li>Despite the dip, retail sentiment on Stocktwits toward SPY and QQQ remained bullish.&nbsp;</li></ul>U.S. stock futures were trading in the red early Tuesday as investors balance AI optimism from CES, while awaiting crucial jobs data later this week.As of 3:50 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Nasdaq 100 futures and S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.1%, and the Dow futures fell 0.2%, while Russell 2000 futures fell 0.4%.On Stocktwits, however, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<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 toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index, has remained ‘bullish’, amid normal message volumes.Trending Stocks To Watch Nvidia (NVDA):&nbsp;At CES, Jensen Huang&nbsp;announced Nvidia’s next-generation AI chips, Vera Rubin, a successor to&nbsp;its Blackwell architecture, which would go on sale in the second half of the year. It is also joining the push to develop self-driving cars, reinforcing its position as a full-stack AI platform company, not just a chipmaker.&nbsp; Tesla (TSLA): CEO Elon Musk downplayed concerns around Nvidia’s newly unveiled Alpamayo autonomous driving AI.&nbsp; Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)&nbsp;garnered retail attention on Stocktwits after the chipmaker&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/amd-crashes-ces-2026-with-all-out-offensive-against-nvidia/cmxwVexR4Tb">launched</a> a slew of AI chips for computers, data centers, and gaming at the CES trade show in Las Vegas. Intel (INTC)&nbsp;unveiled its latest laptop processors, the Core Ultra Series 3, which are set to roll out in new computers later this month. Also, keep an eye on Chevron (CVX), Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM), amid political developments in Venezuela. OneStream (OS):&nbsp;HG Capital is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire the financial software firm.&nbsp; Sellas Lifesciences (SLS)&nbsp;is the top trending ticker on Stocktwits at the time of writing.&nbsp; Aeva (AEVA)&nbsp;is on the retail radar after&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/tiny-lidar-player-aeva-stock-rockets-over-25-after-hours-on-nvidia-deal/cmxwXUUR4RV">announcing</a> its 4D LiDAR will be integrated into the Nvidia Drive Hyperion platform. PLTR (Palantir) and&nbsp;RCAT (Red Cat Holdings) are trending. Traders are&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/red-cat-roars-back-venezuela-speculation-sends-drone-stock-flying/cmxw13MR4Rs">speculating</a> on increased contract awards for surveillance and drone technology.&nbsp; Zeta Global (ZETA)&nbsp;is gaining traction following the collaboration with OpenAI to enhance its marketing platform. And&nbsp;Alumis (ALMS) is scheduled to report topline Phase 3 data for envudeucitinib in plaque psoriasis before the open, with a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET.&nbsp; Other noteworthy tickers trending on Stocktwits at the time of writing were Amazon (AMZN), Momentus In (MNTS), Bank of America (BAC), Alibaba (BABA), Paramount Skydance (PSKY), and Apteva Therapeutics (APVO) Other Catalysts To Watch With no significant economic releases due Tuesday, traders are expected to continue tracking CES developments and positioning ahead of key jobs data later this week. Siemens is expected to showcase its Industrial Metaverse, while Lenovo CEO is expected to unveil the “AI for All” strategy today. For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Edge Lower Despite CES-Driven AI Optimism: Why NVDA, TSLA, AMD, AEVA, OS Are On Traders' Radar Today

Markets seem to be balancing CES-driven AI optimism with caution ahead of upcoming jobs data.

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Markets seem to be balancing CES-driven AI optimism with caution ahead of upcoming jobs data this week.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Investors are kicking off the first full trading week of 2026 amid geopolitical tensions.</li><li>&nbsp;Energy stocks, defense names, and crypto-linked equities are drawing high retail attention.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures were trading slightly higher early Monday as investors assessed the developments, with the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro sparking fresh geopolitical risk.&nbsp;As of 2:45 a.m. ET on Monday, Nasdaq 100 futures were up 0.3%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.1%, and the Dow futures were flat, while Russell 2000 futures fell 0.1%.On Stocktwits, however, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<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, moved to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’. While sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index, has remained ‘bullish’, amid normal message volumes.Post the US military action over the weekend, President Donald Trump said in a statement that the US will "run" Venezuela to secure energy interests, which has sent ripples through currency and commodity markets – gold and silver prices have risen, while oil has reversed its earlier losses.&nbsp;Trending Stocks To Watch Chevron&nbsp;(CVX), ConocoPhillips (COP), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Shell (SHEL), and TotalEnergies (TTE):&nbsp;Energy majors are seeing high retail attention as traders speculate on the US's new role in "running" Venezuela and tapping its oil reserves. GE Vernova (GEV) is also gaining traction.L3Harris (LHX):&nbsp;Reports over the weekend suggest the company is nearing a deal to sell a 60% stake in a portfolio of space and propulsion businesses to AE Industrial Partners.&nbsp;ASML (ASML):&nbsp;Bernstein has upgraded the stock to Outperform from Market Perform with a price target of $1,528, up from $935, citing the upcoming DRAM "super cycle."&nbsp;MSTR (MicroStrategy), COIN (Coinbase), and CLSK (CleanSpark) are gaining traction as&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/cryptocurrency/markets/mstr-coin-clsk-stocks-gain-as-crypto-shares-rally-after-bitcoin-hits-93000/cmxMJr2R4bR">Bitcoin</a> trades above $93K. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC):&nbsp;The world’s largest contract chipmaker will be in the spotlight after receiving a 35% price target upgrade from Goldman Sachs Group over the weekend to NT$2,330, citing expectations of another year of solid growth. Other noteworthy tickers trending on Stocktwits at the time of writing were Nio, Navitas Semiconductor, Palantir, PSKY, BBAI, Schlumberger (SLB), and Micron (MU).&nbsp; Other Catalysts To Watch Investors will also be watching the CES tech show in Las Vegas, which runs from Tuesday through Friday this week. Nvidia’s Jensen Huang is set to take the stage at 4 pm today. On the economic front, traders are looking ahead to the release of the ISM Manufacturing PMI at 10:00 a.m. ET.&nbsp; For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Edge Higher Amid Venezuela Geopolitical Jolt: Why CVX, XOM, ASML, TMSC, COIN Are On Traders' Radar Today

A surprise escalation involving Venezuela injected fresh geopolitical risk into global markets.

A surprise escalation involving Venezuela injected fresh geopolitical risk into global markets

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Retail sentiment improved for SPY and QQQ on Stocktwits.</li><li>Traders are eyeing Tesla’s delivery data and a surge in silver prices.</li><li>Baidu drew retail attention after its chip unit filed for an IPO.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures were trading higher early Friday as markets reopened for the first full trading session of 2026. Wall Street is looking to break a three-year streak of opening-day losses. The S&amp;P 500 has had a negative close on its first trading day&nbsp;in each of the last three years (2023-2025).As of 2:50 a.m. ET on Friday, Nasdaq 100 futures were up 0.7%, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.4%, and the Dow futures gained 0.1%, while Russell 2000 futures rose 0.4%.On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<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, moved to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ a day ago. And sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index, has remained ‘bullish’, amid low message volumes.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trending Stocks To Watch</h2> Baidu (BIDU): Trending following news that its chip unit filed for an IPO, sparking a renewed interest in ‘China AI’ discount plays. Tesla (TSLA): High search volume and social chatter ahead of its Q4 delivery report expected today. Meanwhile, reports suggest that China’s BYD has officially dethroned it as the global EV king for the full year 2025. NIO is trending high on Stocktwits as well.&nbsp; Watch out for&nbsp;iShares Silver Trust (SLV):&nbsp;Silver jumped 2.5% in early trading, building on its best annual performance since 1979.Stellantis (STLA): The company is resurrecting a gas-powered Ram pickup truck, the TRX, with a V-8 engine, as it faces fewer federal emissions regulations, CNBC reported.Other noteworthy tickers trending on Stocktwits at the time of writing were Intelligent Bio Solutions (INBS), BigBear.ai (BBAI), Corcept Therapeutics (CORT), and Sensei BioTherapeutics (SNSE).&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Other Catalysts To Watch</h2>On the economic front, investors are looking ahead to the release of the Fed Balance Sheet (4:30 PM ET). Markets will be eyeing updates on ‘Quantitative Tightening’ (QT) pacing. For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Point To Strong New-Year Open On Wall Street: Why TSLA, BIDU, SLV, STLA Are On Traders' Radar Today

Wall Street is hoping to break a three-year streak of opening-day losses.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The subdued tone follows a third straight day of marginal losses for major indices.</li><li>Retail sentiment on major ETFs such as SPY and QQQ remains mixed on Stocktwits.</li><li>December FOMC minutes showing a divided Fed on 2026 rate cuts continue to weigh on sentiment.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures were trading slightly lower early Wednesday,&nbsp;signalling a third consecutive day of marginal losses for the major indices. As markets head into the final session of 2025, caution prevails following the December FOMC minutes, which revealed a divided Federal Reserve regarding the pace of interest rate cuts in 2026.As of 3:10 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Nasdaq 100 futures were down 0.3%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.19%, and the Dow futures fell 0.1%, while Russell 2000 futures fell 0.3%.On Stocktwits, however, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<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 ‘neutral’. While sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index, has remained ‘bullish’, amid low message volumes.Note that U.S. Treasury markets will close early at 2:00 PM ET today, while equity markets will trade for their regular session. However, markets will be closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trending Stocks To Watch</h2>Nvidia (NVDA):&nbsp;Reports suggest that the company&nbsp;is scrambling to meet the demand for its H200 AI chips from Chinese companies and has asked its contract manufacturer, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., to ramp up output. It is also interesting to note that Wedbush’s Dan Ives laid out his top five AI picks for 2026 earlier this week, and Nvidia is not on that list.&nbsp; Vanda Pharma (VNDA):&nbsp;Has received FDA clearance for NEREUS (tradipitant), the first new motion sickness treatment in over 40 years. Tesla (TSLA): Stock is on retail radar after earlier weakness ahead of Q4 delivery takeaways due later this week. This comes even as the company officially signaled that Cybercab production has begun. Meanwhile, Michael Burry, the famed ‘Big Short’ investor, called Tesla’s market capitalization ‘ridiculously overvalued.’ With the Federal health subsidies under the Affordable Care Act expiring tonight (Dec 31), watch for healthcare provider and insurer stocks today. Other noteworthy tickers trending on Stocktwits at the time of writing were iShares Silver Trust (SLV), SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), Micron Technology (MU), and Viking Therapeutics (VKTX).Other Catalysts To Watch On the economic front, investors are looking ahead to the release of initial jobless claims, among other data releases. -Initial Jobless Claims (8:30 am ET) -Dec Chicago PMI (9:45 am ET) -EIA Crude Oil Inventories (10:30 am ET) For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Edge Lower For Final Session Of 2025: Why NVDA, TSLA, VNDA Are On Traders' Radar Today

Investors head into the final trading session of 2025 with caution.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Retail sentiment toward the SPY changed to ‘neutral’ from ‘bullish’ on Stocktwits.</li><li>Traders will be watching for the release of the FOMC minutes this afternoon for clues on the 2026 interest rate trajectory.</li><li>Meta has acquired an AI-focused startup amid intensifying competition with OpenAI.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures were trading mildly lower early Tuesday, following a broad-based pullback in the previous session. Light trading volumes in a holiday-shortened week, rising valuations in megacap technology, and limited economic data on the calendar are keeping investor sentiment muted.Traders will be watching for the release of the FOMC minutes this week for clues on the 2026 interest rate trajectory.As of 3:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Nasdaq 100 futures, S&amp;P 500 futures, and the Dow futures were down 0.1%, while Russell 2000 futures were flat.On Stocktwits, however, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<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 down to ‘neutral’ from ‘bullish’ on Monday. While sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index, has remained ‘bullish’, amid low message volumes.Markets are likely to remain rangebound in the penultimate trading session for 2025. Note that equity markets will be closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day.Trending Stocks To Watch Meta Platforms (META)&nbsp;has acquired Manus, an AI agent startup, marking its third-largest acquisition as it races against OpenAI. Boeing (BA):&nbsp;The Pentagon awarded Boeing a massive contract to supply F-15 jets to Israel, providing a significant lift to the defense giant. Micron (MU):&nbsp;Trending high on retail watchlist as the stock trades near all-time highs after demand for AI-specific HBM memory outstrips supply. Tesla (TSLA): Investors are watching for its Q4 delivery numbers. Ekso Bionics (EKSO):&nbsp;This stock is garnering retail attention after it agreed to combine with Applied Digital's cloud computing business Watch out for&nbsp;food processing and retail stocks following a massive ground beef recall across six states. Other noteworthy tickers trending on Stocktwits at the time of writing were IREN Limited (IREN), Oklo Inc (OKLO), Aptevo Therapeutics (APVO), Him &amp; Hers Health (HIMS), Trump Media and Technology (DJT), Archer Aviation (ACHR) and Rivian (RIVN). Other Catalysts To Watch On the economic front, investors are looking ahead to the release of S&amp;P/Case-Shiller housing data at 9:00 am ET today. For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Edge Lower Ahead Of FOMC Minutes: Why META, BA, MU, EKSO Are On Traders' Radar Today

Markets are likely to remain rangebound into the year-end. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Investors digested reports of a potential breakthrough in the Russia-Ukraine conflict</li><li>Renewed volatility in silver and other safe-haven assets kept risk appetite in check.</li><li>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits remained bullish on SPY and QQQ.&nbsp;</li></ul>U.S. stock futures were trading mixed to flat early Monday as investors digest news of a potential breakthrough in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, even as silver and other safe havens continued to see volatility.As of 3:00 a.m. ET on Monday, Nasdaq 100 futures were down 0.2%, while S&amp;P 500 futures were down 0.1%. The Dow futures and Russell 2000 futures were flat.On Stocktwits, however, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<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 back to ‘bullish’ from ‘ extremely bullish’ on Friday. While sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index, has remained ‘bullish’, amid high message volumes.Trending Stocks To Watch iShares Silver Trust (SLV) and SPDR Gold Shares (GLD): These were the top-trending tickers on Stocktwits early Monday as precious metals, especially silver, drew attention, potentially impacting miners and materials stocks.&nbsp; SoftBank Group Corp. is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire data-center specialist&nbsp;DigitalBridge (DBRG), possibly announcing a deal as soon as Monday. Tesla (TSLA): Retail chatter is picking up around the $475 support level, with traders eyeing a 2026 breakout. South Korea’s Coupang (CPNG)&nbsp;announced a compensation deal worth 1.69 trillion won for holders of 33.7 million accounts affected by a massive data leak. Alphabet’s&nbsp;(GOOGL) $4.75 billion acquisition of Intersect over the weekend signals a massive pivot toward Big Tech owning its own power grids to sustain AI data centers. Other noteworthy tickers trending on Stocktwits at the time of writing were Palantir (PLTR), Alibaba (BABA), OKLO, Red Cat Holdings (RCAT), and CorMedix (CRMD). Other Catalysts To Watch On the economic front, investors are looking ahead to today's November Pending Home Sales data. However, the primary focus remains on the release of the FOMC December Meeting Minutes later this week. Noteworthy names featured on the earnings calendar for the day include Daily Journal Corp (DJCO), Gauzy (GAUZ), Richtech Robotics (RR). For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Signal Cautious Open On Wall Street: Why SLV, GLD, TSLA, DBRG, CPNG Are On Traders' Radar Today

Thin holiday volume is expected; watch tech and megacap leadership for sentiment cues.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Nvidia has announced its biggest acquisition to date: buying assets from the nine-year-old chip startup Groq for an estimated $20 billion.</li><li>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits turned increasingly bullish on SPY and QQQ amid light holiday volumes.</li><li>With no key economic data on the calendar, trading volumes are expected to remain thin today.&nbsp;</li></ul>U.S. stock futures are signaling a tepid start to trading on Friday, as Wall Street returns from the Christmas holiday with major indexes near all-time highs.The Dow Jones reached a new record high, and the S&amp;P 500 secured a second consecutive record close, during Wednesday's shortened pre-holiday trading session. Friday will see a full trading session, and volumes are likely to remain light.&nbsp;As of 3:00 a.m. ET on Friday, Nasdaq 100 futures, S&amp;P 500 futures were flat, while the Dow futures fell 0.1% and the Russell 2000 futures were down 0.2%.On Stocktwits, however, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<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, had moved to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ a day ago. While sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index, has flipped to ‘bullish’ from ‘bearish’ on Wednesday, amid high message volumes.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trending Stocks To Watch</h2>Nvidia (NVDA):&nbsp;Stock will be in the spotlight today after it disclosed a non-exclusive licensing agreement with AI inference startup Groq, involving a $20 billion cash payment and hiring of Groq’s top leadership to boost its real-time AI capabilities. First Majestic Silver (AG), Pan American Silver (PAAS):&nbsp;Silver futures have surged to an all-time high of over $75 per ounce, sparking sustained interest in miners.&nbsp; SoundHound AI (SOUN): Voice AI stock has underperformed larger AI peers in 2025, drawing heavy retail interest after an analyst upgrade. Traders will also be watching for developments at the CES event slated for early January. Micron (MU):&nbsp;This stock is trending as a top ‘Strong Buy’ pick for 2026, with analysts pointing to a robust recovery in the memory chip market fueled by AI server demand. Palantir (PLTR):&nbsp;Also dominating conversation as a ‘must-own’ AI infrastructure play for 2026. Walmart (WMT):&nbsp;CICC initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and $125 price target on Thursday.&nbsp; Other noteworthy tickers trending on Stocktwits at the time of writing were Omeros Corp (OMER), Intel Corp (INTC), Oklo Inc (OKLO), and Tesla (TSLA).&nbsp; No major scheduled economic data or Fed speakers are due on Friday.&nbsp; For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Tread Caution As Market Reopens After Christmas Break: Why NVDA, AG, SOUN Are On Traders' Radar Today

U.S. stock futures are signaling a tepid start to trading on Friday, as Wall Street returns from the Christmas holiday with major indexes near all-time highs.

Trading volumes are expected to remain thin after the holiday.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Retail sentiment turned bullish on SPY, even as Nasdaq-linked QQQ remained under pressure on Stocktwits.</li><li>Investors bracing for low volumes and an early market close, even as fresh GDP data offered a bullish macro backdrop.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures traded cautiously early Wednesday, as markets prepared for a thin, holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session. Tuesday saw a record-setting close, supported by third-quarter GDP data, which was revised upward to a 4.3% annualized growth, significantly higher than the 3.2% consensus.&nbsp;As of 3:20 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Nasdaq 100 futures, S&amp;P 500 futures were flat, while the Dow futures fell 0.1% and the Russell 2000 futures were down 0.2%.On Stocktwits, however, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<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, had moved to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ a day ago. While sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index, remained ‘bearish’ on Wednesday, amid high message volumes.Trading Holiday Schedule&nbsp;<ul><li>Equities Close: 1:00 PM ET today.</li><li>Bond Markets Close: 2:00 PM ET today.</li><li>Thursday, Dec 25: All U.S. markets are closed for Christmas Day.</li></ul><h2 class="st-heading-2">Trending Stocks To Watch</h2>Alphabet (GOOGL): Waymo said it will update its software used in self-driving vehicles following a high-profile fleet stall in San Francisco. AST SpaceMobile (ASTS): Successfully launched its "BlueBird 6" satellite, the largest commercial communications array ever put into orbit. Also, keep an eye on space-related stocks, such as Starfighters Space Inc. (FJET), which have been in the news this week.&nbsp; Dynavax (DVAX): Shares of Dynavax are in the spotlight following news that pharma giant Sanofi will acquire the vaccine maker to expand its vaccine portfolio in a $2.2 billion deal. Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AGIO): The US FDA has granted approval to the company for AQVESME (mitapivat) for the treatment of anemia in adults who have alpha- or beta-thalassemia. Abivax (ABVX): This stock is catching retail attention amid reports that Eli Lilly met with French officials about a possible M&amp;A deal.&nbsp; Ramaco Resources (METC):&nbsp;In after-hours trading, the board authorized a $100 million stock repurchase program. UiPath (PATH):&nbsp;Gaining traction after S&amp;P Dow Jones Indices announced its admission into the S&amp;P MidCap 400, effective before the year ends. Other noteworthy tickers trending on Stocktwits at the time of writing were Medical Properties Trust (MPW), Critical Metals (CRML) &amp; Churchill Capital X (CCCX).<h2 class="st-heading-2">Other Catalysts To Track</h2>On the economic front, traders&nbsp;will keep an eye out for weekly jobless claims.<ul><li>Initial Jobless Claims (8:30 AM ET)</li><li>EIA Crude Oil Inventories (10:30 AM ET)</li></ul>The light earnings calendar today includes Bright Minds Biosciences (DRUG) and Scully Royalty (SRL).For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Head Into Christmas Eve With Caution: Why ASTS, DVAX, ABVX, PATH, GOOGL Are On Traders' Radar Today

Markets are moving from a record-setting close into a thin, holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session. 

Is The Stock Market Open On Christmas Eve? US Futures Signal Muted Half-Day For Wall Street

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits showed early signs of stabilization even as key economic data looms.</li><li>Investors look ahead to GDP, durable goods, and consumer confidence readings.&nbsp;</li></ul>U.S. stock futures are signaling a cautious start to trading on Tuesday, as markets remain in a holiday-light volume environment ahead of Christmas.&nbsp; Investors will be watching for the Q3 GDP revision and Consumer Confidence data due later in the day.As of 3:50 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Nasdaq 100 futures, S&amp;P 500 futures, and Dow futures were flat, while the Russell 2000 futures were down 0.1%.On Stocktwits, however, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<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, had moved to ‘neutral’ from ‘bearish’ a day ago. While sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index, remained ‘bearish’ on Tuesday, amid high message volumes.The New York Stock Exchange will close early on Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET on Christmas Eve and will be closed Thursday for Christmas Day.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trending Stocks To Watch</h2>Novo Nordisk (NVO): The FDA&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/novo-nordisk-stock-soars-after-hours-as-fda-greenlights-wegovy-pill-for-weightloss/cLeFw1kREu2">approved</a> Wegovy for weight management.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Wegovy pill is the first oral glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist therapy approved for weight management.ZIM Integrated Shipping (ZIM): The board&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/zim-stock-jumps-10-after-hours-a[%E2%80%A6]ing-buyout-proposals-and-rejects-ceo-linked-offer/cLeFH3rREuc">confirmed</a> it is evaluating multiple acquisition proposals from strategic parties.Sidus Space (SIDU): Has priced a massive 19.23M share secondary offering at $1.30, well below its previous close.Parsons (PSN) and Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII): In the spotlight on defense contract developmentsRTX Corp (RTX): Gaining ground after an $841.68-million Army contract for fire unit hardware and software was announced late Monday.Watch out for Dominion Energy (D), Orsted (DNNGY), Vestas Wind Systems (VWDRY), and NextEra Energy (NEE) following the Trump administration’s 90-day pause on major East Coast projects (citing radar interference).Other noteworthy tickers trending on Stocktwits at the time of writing were Starfighters Space (FJET), Hycroft Mining (HYMC), Paramount Skydance (PSKY), Niagen Bioscience (NAGE), and Applied Digital (APLD).&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Other Catalysts To Track</h2>On the economic front, traders are focused on the&nbsp;8:30 AM ET release of the&nbsp;Q3 GDP (third estimate) and&nbsp;durable goods orders. The&nbsp;Consumer Confidence Index at 10:00 AM will be the final major sentiment gauge before the Christmas break.<ul><li>ADP Employment Change (8:15 am ET)</li><li>Q3 GDP Growth Rate 2nd Est (8:30 am ET)</li><li>Oct Durable Goods Orders (8:30 am ET)</li><li>Oct/Nov Industrial Production (9:15 am ET)</li><li>Dec CB Consumer Confidence (10:00 am ET)</li><li>Nov New Home Sales (10:00 am ET)</li></ul> The light earnings calendar today includes Limoneira (LMNR), Ree Automotive (REE), and Good Times Restaurants (GTIM).For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Tread Caution Ahead Of GDP, Confidence Data: Why NVO, ZIM, SIDU Are On Traders' Radar Today

Markets remained stuck in holiday-thinned trading ahead of Christmas. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Investors are buoyed by optimism around a potential late-December rally and a rebound in technology leadership.&nbsp;</li><li>However, retail sentiment on Stocktwits remained bearish toward SPY and QQQ amid elevated message volumes.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures were trading higher early Monday morning as investors gear up for the final full trading week of the year. The markets are looking to build on Friday's tech-led rally.&nbsp;Precious metals are also making headlines, with gold and silver prices surging to fresh records overnight amid continued rate-cut expectations and safe-haven positioning.&nbsp;As of 3:30 a.m. ET on Monday, Nasdaq 100 futures were up 0.5%, while the S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.3%. The Russell 2000 futures and Dow futures were up over 0.1%.&nbsp;On Stocktwits, however, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<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 that toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index, remained ‘bearish’ on Monday, amid high message volumes.Investors should note that this will be a holiday-shortened trading week. The New York Stock Exchange will close early on Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET on Christmas Eve and will be closed Thursday for Christmas Day.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Stocks To Watch</h2>Clearwater Analytics (CWAN):&nbsp;Shares in the spotlight after agreeing to be acquired by Permira and Warburg Pincus for $24.55 per share in cash, which is a significant premium over its November undisturbed price.Rocket Lab (RKLB):&nbsp;Stifel has raised its price target to $85 (from $75). Analysts pointed to the massive $805M contract from the Space Development Agency as a "meaningful win" for the company’s scale.Apple (AAPL):&nbsp;Italy’s antitrust watchdog hit the tech giant with a €98 million fine for ‘abuse of dominant position’ regarding its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework.Coupang (CPNG):&nbsp;South Korea’s National Tax Service is conducting a ‘special audit’ after a massive data leak affecting 33 million users.Uber (UBER) &amp; Lyft (LYFT):&nbsp;Announced a surprise partnership with China’s Baidu to trial robotaxis in the UK starting in 2026.Alphabet ($GOOGL):&nbsp;Waymo has resumed SF robotaxi service after a massive weekend blackout caused fleet-wide stalls; Elon Musk noted&nbsp;Tesla (TSLA) was unaffected.Nvidia (NVDA):&nbsp;Tencent is reportedly bypassing US chip bans by signing a $1.2 billion deal to rent Nvidia Blackwell GPUs via Japanese data centers.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Other Catalysts To Track</h2>On the economic front, it will be a relatively quiet day, but the market is bracing for Tuesday's Final Q3 GDP reading and the Conference Board Consumer Confidence index.Noteworthy names on the earnings calendar for the day include AlphaTON Capital Corp (ATON), Maxeon Solar Technologies (MAXN)For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Edge Higher Ahead Of Christmas-Shortened Week: Why NVDA, RKLB, CWAN Are On Traders' Radar Today

Precious metals stole the spotlight, with gold and silver hitting fresh records overnight.