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IREN Ltd. is a vertically integrated data center business powering the future of Bitcoin, AI and beyond with renewable energy. It is strategically located in renewable-rich, fiber-connected regions across the US and Canada. IREN’s large-scale, grid-connected facilities are purpose-built for the next generation of power-dense computing applications. The company was founded by Daniel Roberts and William Roberts on November 6, 2018, and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

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IREN Limited

IREN is trending as investors aggressively position ahead of its earnings report, with community sentiment split between high expectations for a major hyperscaler contract and fears of a sell-off if the news fails to materialize. Traders are closely monitoring heavy options activity and sector-wide momentum in AI infrastructure, with many debating whether to hold through potential volatility or lock in profits from the stock's recent gains.

SoundHound AI, Inc. engages in the development, owning, and commercialization of voice, sound, and natural language artificial intelligence technologies and related activities. The company was founded on September 2, 2005 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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SoundHound AI Inc

SoundHound AI is experiencing heightened volatility and community debate as investors weigh the company's recent earnings report against its long-term growth potential and aggressive short interest. While some shareholders are viewing price dips as a buying opportunity to capitalize on recent enterprise contract wins, others are expressing frustration over recurring sell-offs and the influence of short-sellers on the stock's immediate movement.

The Trade Desk, Inc. engages in the provision of a self-service and cloud-based ad-buying platform. It operates through the United States and International geographical segments. The firm offers omnichannel advertising, audience targeting, solutions for identity, application programming interface (API), custom, and programmatic, measurement and optimization. The company was founded by Jeffrey Terry Green and David Pickles in November 2009 and is headquartered in Ventura, CA.

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Trade Desk Inc

The Trade Desk is experiencing intense volatility as investors speculate on a potential short squeeze and a rumored partnership with OpenAI ahead of earnings. Community sentiment remains deeply polarized, with many traders frustrated by consistent intraday sell-offs while others aggressively defend their positions based on the CEO's recent large-scale share purchases.

Opendoor Technologies, Inc. engages in the operation of buying, selling, and trading of residential properties online. The company was founded by Eric Wu on December 30, 2013, and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.

Opendoor Technologies Inc

Opendoor Technologies is seeing intense community speculation as investors position themselves ahead of upcoming earnings, with many anticipating that a shift toward improved unit economics and strategic acquisitions will trigger a significant breakout. Discussion is dominated by bullish sentiment regarding the company's long-term path to profitability and potential for a short squeeze, while traders weigh the impact of shifting mortgage dynamics and recent operational updates.

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 was founded by Peter Beck in 2006 and is headquartered in Long Beach, CA.

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Rocket Lab USA Inc

Rocket Lab is experiencing intense community focus ahead of its quarterly earnings release, with investors closely watching for updates on its Neutron rocket program, defense contract conversions, and revenue growth. Sentiment remains bullish, as market participants look past recent volatility, citing the company's expanding backlog and position as a key strategic partner in the growing space defense and satellite infrastructure sectors.

CoreWeave, Inc. engages in the powers of the creation and delivery of the intelligence that drives innovation. It offers a solution used by organizations of all sizes that require sophisticated AI computing, from the largest of enterprises to small, well-funded start-ups. The company was founded by Michael Intrator, Brian Venturo, Peter Salanki, and Brannin McBee on September 21, 2017 and is headquartered in Livingston, NJ.

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CoreWeave Inc

CoreWeave is experiencing extreme volatility as investors weigh massive revenue growth and hyperscaler tailwinds against concerns over heavy debt, rising capital expenditures, and significant insider selling ahead of the earnings report. The community remains sharply divided, with bulls betting on a breakout fueled by AI demand, while bears anticipate a post-earnings sell-off due to the company's historical volatility and high burn rate.

Coinbase Global, Inc. engages in the provision of a trusted platform that serves as a compliant on-ramp to the onchain economy and enables users to engage in a wide variety of activities with their crypto assets in both proprietary and third-party product experiences enabled by access to decentralized applications. It offers consumers primary financial account for the cryptoeconomy, institutions a full-service prime brokerage platform with access to deep pools of liquidity across the crypto marketplace, and developers a suite of products granting access to build onchain. The company was founded by Brian Armstrong and Fred Ernest Ehrsam in May 2012 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Coinbase Global Inc

Coinbase is currently the focus of investor attention as it faces high-stakes earnings after a round of workforce reductions and ongoing debate surrounding the Clarity Act. Market participants are actively weighing concerns about the company's cost structure and competitive positioning against bullish sentiment regarding institutional adoption and its evolving role in financial infrastructure.

Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. is an allogeneic T-cell immunotherapy company, which engages in the development of transformative therapies for patients with serious diseases including solid tumors, hematologic cancers, and autoimmune diseases. It also delivers off-the-shelf treatments to patients with high unmet medical need. Its product pipeline includes Tab-cel, ATA188, ATA2271/ATA3271, and ATA3219. The company was founded by Isaac E. Ciechanover on August 22, 2012 and is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, CA.

Atara Biotherapeutics Inc

Atara Biotherapeutics is facing extreme market volatility as investors weigh the significant risk of a negative regulatory outcome against the potential for an FDA approval catalyst. The community is heavily focused on the company's precarious cash position and the possibility of dilutive financing, with many debating whether the stock is a high-risk squeeze opportunity or headed for further downside.

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

Red Cat Holdings Inc

Red Cat Holdings is experiencing heightened volatility and investor scrutiny as shareholders demand clarity on revenue and contract execution ahead of its upcoming earnings report. The discourse is fueled by skepticism regarding management's communication style, with the community actively debating whether the company can successfully convert its defense partnerships and production capacity into tangible, high-growth financial results.

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. engages in the design and manufacture of optical communications products. Its products include optical devices, such as laser diodes, photodiodes, related modules and circuitry, and equipment for applications in fiber-to-the-home, cable television, point to point communications, and wireless. The company was founded by Chih Hsiang Lin on February 28, 1997 and is headquartered in Sugar Land, TX.

Applied Optoelectronics Inc

Applied Optoelectronics is experiencing extreme volatility as investors weigh the company's aggressive capacity expansion against weak earnings and broader concerns about the sustainability of the AI infrastructure boom. The community remains deeply divided, with bulls pointing to robust demand for high-speed optical transceivers and recent government grants, while skeptics warn of a speculative bubble and poor fundamental performance.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>A possible breakthrough around the Strait of Hormuz helped lift U.S. futures Thursday.</li><li>Markets are bracing for a slate of labor market data and earnings from companies including McDonald’s, Peloton, Coinbase, Block, DraftKings, and Unity Software.</li><li>Arm Holdings (ARM), Snap (SNAP), and IonQ (IONQ) fell in premarket trading on earnings-related concerns.&nbsp;</li></ul>U.S. stock futures rose early Thursday after closing at record highs in the previous session, as investors parsed a fresh wave of earnings reports and geopolitical developments in the Middle East. The U.S. and Iran have reportedly reached an agreement to ease the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a gradual reopening of the crucial waterway.On Wednesday night, President Donald Trump expressed hope for a deal with Iran, saying talks have been “very good” and that the war will “be over quickly”.As of 4:00 a.m. ET on Thursday: Dow, Nasdaq, S&amp;P 500, and Russell 2000 futures rose 0.2%.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 the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, has remained ‘bullish’ from ‘extremely bullish’ earlier this week.Trending Stocks To WatchArm Holdings (ARM):&nbsp;Reported stellar demand for its AGI CPUs but spooked investors with supply chain uncertainties in its earnings call.&nbsp;Management admitted they have not yet secured enough supply to meet the $2 billion in demand for their new chips. The stock was down 5% in early premarket trade.&nbsp;DoorDash (DASH)&nbsp;provided a bright spot, with strong order growth projections, and the stock rose 11% in early premarket trading.&nbsp;Snap Inc (SNAP)&nbsp;shares fell 8% in early premarket trade following its Q1 earnings report on Wednesday. Snap disclosed that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East cost the company $20–$25 million in ad revenue in March alone.&nbsp;IonQ Inc (IONQ):&nbsp;Shares were down 5% in early premarket trade as investors looked past strong revenue growth to focus on widening losses, despite a raised full-year forecast.&nbsp;AST SpaceMobile Inc (ASTS)&nbsp;stock rose 6% in early premarket trading after the company confirmed a mid-June SpaceX Falcon 9 launch. This announcement comes ahead of earnings next week.&nbsp;&nbsp;Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) and SoundHound AI (SOUN)&nbsp;are trending on Stocktwits ahead of their earnings.&nbsp;McDonald’s (MCD): In focus ahead of the opening bell as investors wait to see if the fast-food giant can maintain margins amid rising commodity costs.Coinbase (COIN): Trending ahead of its after-market report, with a focus on the ticker following news that a U.S. Bitcoin Reserve update is expected within weeks.Keep an eye on airline stocks (DAL, UAL, AAL):&nbsp;The industry has put pressure on the Trump administration to resolve the Iran conflict, citing the unsustainable economic burden of high jet fuel prices.&nbsp;Other tickers trending on Stocktwits&nbsp;at the time of writing included AppLovin Corp (APP), Celsius Holdings (CELH), Nokia Corp (NOK), and Whirlpool Corp (WHR).Other Catalysts To WatchOn the economic front, traders will be watching the release of the initial and continuing jobless claims at 8:30 am ET today.On earnings radar, watch out for quarterly reports from&nbsp;McDonald's (MCD), Datadog (DDOG). Planet Fitness (PLNT), Peloton (PTON), TripAdvisor (TRIP), Papa John's (PZZA),&nbsp;Altimmune Inc (ALT), and Unity Software Inc (U), among others, before the bell today. Block Inc Class A (XYZ), Mara Holdings Inc (MARA), Coinbase Global Inc Class A (COIN), DraftKings Inc (DKNG), and Gevo Inc (GEVO), are among others reporting after market close.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Rise As Iran Strait Deal Hopes Lift Risk Sentiment: Why ARM, IONQ, DASH, SNAP, ASTS, SOUN Are In Focus

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Data from Stocktwits shows that retail traders’ sentiment has moderated mildly to ‘bullish’ on SPY and QQQ.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Signals of easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East buoyed sentiment.</li><li>AMD’s blowout forecast reignited the AI trade, pushing Nasdaq futures higher in early trading.</li><li>The ADP Private Payrolls report for April will be released today, providing clues on the labor market’s health ahead of Friday’s official jobs report.&nbsp;</li></ul>U.S. stock futures rose early Wednesday with investors monitoring signals of a breakthrough in the Middle East and a blockbuster earnings report from chipmaker AMD.&nbsp;On Tuesday night, President Trump announced "Great Progress" toward a final agreement with Iran, pausing "Project Freedom" to allow for mediation. Meanwhile, Iran has reportedly said it would accept only a "fair and comprehensive agreement" in its negotiations with the U.S.&nbsp;As of 4:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday: Dow, S&amp;P 500, and Russell 2000 futures rose 0.3%, Nasdaq futures gained 0.7%.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 the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, has remained ‘bullish’ from ‘extremely bullish’ earlier this week.Trending Stocks To WatchAdvanced Micro Devices (AMD)&nbsp;stock rose 19% in early pre-market trade on Wednesday after reporting stellar earnings and a massive $11.2 billion Q2 revenue outlook driven by AI data center growth. Keep an eye on&nbsp;Nvidia (NVDA)&nbsp;stock in trade too today.Meta Platforms (META):&nbsp;Reports suggest that the company is developing "Hatch," an AI consumer agent and Instagram shopping tool, to monetize its AI investments.AAPL (Apple):&nbsp;Has settled a $250 million lawsuit regarding delayed Siri AI features, clearing a legal hurdle for its software roadmap.Watch out for&nbsp;Tesla (TSLA)&nbsp;as the U.S. reportedly prepares to impose a potential 25%&nbsp;tariff on EU car imports, which could shift the competitive landscape for EVs.Novo Nordisk (NVO) rose 8% in early pre-market trade after it raised its 2026 outlook on explosive demand for its new Wegovy pill. Novo said total prescriptions for the new obesity pill have now exceeded 2 million since its January launch.Immunity Bio (IBRX)&nbsp;is garnering heavy retail attention after its founder, Patrick Soon-Shiong, said the company’s AI-powered immune-cell manufacturing robot is already in production and is scheduled for delivery this month. This comes as the company gears up to declare fresh Anktiva and BCG data next week.Digi Power X Inc. (DGXX) shares were trending on Stocktwits over optimism for its multi-billion-dollar deal with Nvidia’s rival, Cerebras Systems.&nbsp;Strategy (MSTR) is also garnering retail attention after Michael Saylor said the company could potentially sell Bitcoin.&nbsp;Super Micro Computer (SMCI)&nbsp;stock surged 17% in early pre-market trade after it forecast fourth-quarter revenue and adjusted profit above Wall Street estimates.&nbsp;Other tickers trending on Stocktwits&nbsp;at the time of writing included Lucid Group (LCID), Micron Technology (MU), Upstart Holdings (UPST), and Sandisk Corp (SNDK).Other Catalysts To WatchOn the economic front, traders will be watching the release of the ADP Private Payrolls report for April, seeking clues on the labor market’s health ahead of Friday’s official jobs report.&nbsp;On earnings radar, watch out for quarterly reports from Walt Disney (DIS), Uber (UBER), CVS Health (CVS), Kraft Heinz (KHC), and Marriott (MAR), among others, today.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Rise On Iran Deal Hopes, AMD Rally Lifts Tech: Why NVDA, TSLA, SMCI, NVO, IBRX, DGXX Are In Focus

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Markets attempting to regain footing after Monday’s choppiness</li><li>Rising U.S.–Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz reignited volatility in oil markets.&nbsp;</li><li>Apple is reportedly exploring U.S.-based chip production with Intel and Samsung&nbsp;</li></ul>U.S. stock futures rose marginally after a choppy start to the week as investors monitored the escalating tensions in the Middle East. A significant exchange of fire between the U.S. and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz has cast doubt on a recent four-week ceasefire and brought volatility back in the energy markets.&nbsp;As of 4:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday: Dow and S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.2%, Nasdaq futures gained 0.3%, while Russell 2000 futures rose 0.5%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 the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, has moderated slightly to ‘bullish’ from ‘extremely bullish’ a day ago.Trending Stocks To WatchApple (AAPL)&nbsp;is reportedly exploring U.S.-based chip production with Intel and Samsung to reduce its decade-long reliance on TSMC.&nbsp;Meta Inc (META): It reportedly plans to leverage roughly $13 billion in debt to finance a massive new data center in Texas. Meanwhile, a fresh trial is underway in New Mexico regarding child safety. And&nbsp;has reportedly ordered the company to pay $3.7 billion and to overhaul its Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp platforms to protect young users.Amazon Inc (AMZN)&nbsp;reaffirmed its massive $200B AI spending push, with CEO Andy Jassy calling AI “the biggest tech transformation of our lifetimes.”&nbsp;Tesla (TSLA):&nbsp;Stock rose marginally in early premarket trade. Reports suggest that EU regulators have expressed skepticism over "Full Self-Driving" safety. In other news, Elon Musk has reached a settlement with the SEC over his Twitter acquisition.&nbsp;Palantir (PLTR)&nbsp;stock fell 2% in early premarket trade despite strong earnings and guidance, as valuation concerns capped upside.&nbsp;Gamestop Corp (GME): ‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry has liquidated his entire position in the retailer after its bid for eBay on Monday.&nbsp;SKK Holdings (SKK)&nbsp;trended lower in early pre-market trade after the stock surged by more than 700% on Monday. It had announced the acquisition of Rantizo’s drone assets.Other tickers trending on Stocktwits&nbsp;at the time of writing included Elong Power Holdings (ELPW), Duolingo Inc (DUOL), Willow Lane Acquisition (WLAC), and Paramount Skydance (PSKY).Other Catalysts To WatchOn the economic front, traders will be watching the release of ISM Services PMI (Apr) and revised JOLTS Job Openings (Mar) at 10:00 am ET.On earnings radar, watch out for quarterly reports from PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL), Shopify Inc (SHOP), Pfizer Inc (PFE), Energy Transfer LP Unit (ET), and Evgo Inc Class (EVGO), among others, before the bell today. Meanwhile, Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD), Lucid Group Inc (LCID), Ocugen Inc (OCGN), Super Micro Computer Inc (SMC), Strategy Inc (MSTR), and others report after market close today.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Rise Despite US–Iran Flare-Up: Why AAPL, META, TSLA, PLTR, GME, SKK Are Keeping Traders Engaged Today

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Investors weighed geopolitical risks, a sudden airline shutdown, and a busy earnings calendar this week.</li><li>GameStop’s surprise $55.5B bid for eBay is drawing skepticism from retail traders.&nbsp;</li><li>Retail sentiment remains extremely bullish, with AI and meme stocks driving chatter.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures were mixed early Monday amid developments in the Middle East, the collapse of a major airline, and the next wave of earnings reports this week, including Palantir and AMD.President Donald Trump announced “Project Freedom,” aimed at assisting ships stranded at the Strait of Hormuz. While details remain sparse, the move adds a fresh layer of uncertainty to global supply chains.As of 4:00 a.m. ET on Monday: Dow futures were flat with a negative bias, S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.1%, Nasdaq futures gained 0.3%, while Russell 2000 futures were flat with a positive bias.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, has remained ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ territory, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, has improved to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ amid high message volumes.&nbsp;Trending Stocks To WatchGamestop Corp (GME) and Ebay Inc (EBAY):&nbsp;GameStop has launched a surprise $55.5 billion bid for eBay. Meanwhile, retail traders remain skeptical about the deal.&nbsp;Meta Inc (META):&nbsp;A fresh trial begins today in New Mexico regarding child safety.&nbsp;Nvidia (NVDA):&nbsp;The stock rose in early premarket trade. In a panel discussion over the weekend, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said that U.S.’ chip export restrictions may have actually ‘backfired.’SoundHound AI (SOUN) is attracting retail attention on earnings optimism. Analysts are expecting a 40% revenue surge in its upcoming Q1 report this week.&nbsp;Tesla Inc (TSLA): Retail traders are digesting Elon Musk’s $10 trillion wealth goal and preparing for a massive SpaceX IPO. Meanwhile, the EV maker saw a 61% YoY drop in registrations in Norway.&nbsp;Meanwhile, U.S.-listed shares of&nbsp;Nio Inc (NIO)&nbsp;jumped over 3% after rehiring former software chief Qiyan Wang to lead its system development despite a recent dip in monthly deliveries.&nbsp;Airline stocks&nbsp;will be in focus today (UAL, AAL and JBLU)&nbsp;after Spirit Airlines ceased all operations effective immediately after a $500 million federal bailout attempt failed.Skycorp Solar (PN):&nbsp;Is among the top pre-market gainers, with its shares surging over 90% following the acquisition of the remaining 56% stake in Nanjing Cesun and securing new private placement funding.&nbsp;Other tickers trending on Stocktwits&nbsp;at the time of writing included Advanced Biomed (ADVB), UrbanOne Inc (UONE), Aios Tech (AIOS), and Kyverna Therapeutics (KYTX).Other Catalysts To WatchOn the economic front, traders will be watching the release of factory orders at 10 am ET. Also, New York Fed President Joh Williams will deliver a speech at 4:50 pm ET today.On earnings radar, watch out for quarterly reports from&nbsp;Tyson Foods (TSN), Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH), and Pinnacle West (PNW), before the bell. Meanwhile, InspireMD (NSPR), Firefly Aerospace (FLY), Voyager Technologies (VOYG), and Nuvation Bio (NUVB), among others, will go after market close today.&nbsp; For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Subdued Despite Tech Strength: Why GME, EBAY, NVDA, SOUN, PN Are In Focus

Data from Stocktwits shows that retail traders are extremely bullish on SPY and QQQ again.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Early market action suggests a pause after a blockbuster April rally led by AI and mega-cap tech.</li><li>The White House argued that a recent ceasefire resets the 60-day War Powers clock, while Iran threatened ‘painful strikes’ if U.S. attacks resume.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting kicks off in Omaha today.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures were subdued early Friday as investors took a breather following a historic April, the best month for markets since 2020. Traders are watching for developments in the Middle East amid a critical deadline for the Trump administration. The White House argued that a recent ceasefire resets the 60-day War Powers clock, while Iran threatened ‘painful strikes’ if U.S. attacks resume.&nbsp;&nbsp;As of 4:00 a.m. ET on Friday: Dow, S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq futures were flat, while Russell 2000 futures declined 0.1%.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, has moved to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ territory, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, has stayed in the ‘bullish’ territory after markets closed out April at record highs.&nbsp;Trending Stocks To WatchApple (AAPL):&nbsp;Stock rose 3% in early premarket trade after beating Q2 estimates and forecasting strong revenue growth despite supply constraints.&nbsp;Reddit (RDDT) is also seeing an post-earnings rally, surging 16% in early premarket trading.Rivian Automotive (RIVN)&nbsp;slipped 4% in early premarket trading as investors reacted to a lack of fresh details on the upcoming R2 SUV. While Nio Inc (NIO) slipped 3% after the Chinese EV maker reported a decline in April deliveries,&nbsp; casting a shadow over its SUV launch push.Roblox (RBLX):&nbsp;Tanked 22% after slashing its full-year bookings guidance well below analyst projections.&nbsp;Meta Inc (META):&nbsp;Investors will be tracking the ongoing child safety litigation in New Mexico, though ARK Invest added 47k shares on Thursday.&nbsp;Veeva Systems (VEEV): It is set to join the S&amp;P 500 on May 7, replacing Coterra Energy following its acquisition by Devon Energy. Michael Burry called it ‘undervalued’.Cue Biopharma (CUE)&nbsp;continued its upmove, rising another 40% in early premarket trading after it announced a $30 million private investment in public equity financing, an exclusive Phase 2 anti-IgE antibody license, and a CEO appointment.&nbsp;Other tickers trending on Stocktwits&nbsp;at the time of writing included Akanda Corp (AKAN), Sandisk Corp (SNDK), Eli Lilly (LLY), and Atlassian Corp (TEAM).Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting kicks off in Omaha today.&nbsp;Other Catalysts To WatchOn the economic front, traders will be watching the release of April manufacturing data.&nbsp;On earnings radar, watch out for quarterly reports from Exxon Mobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX), Aon (AON), Colgate-Palmolive (CL), Estee Lauder (EL), Church &amp; Dwight (CHD), AutoNation (AN), Terex (TEX), Lear (LEA), Cinemark (CNK), and WisdomTree (WT) before the bell today. For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Take A Breather Near Highs: Why AAPL, META, RDDT, RBLX, CUE Are Keeping Traders Engaged Today

Data from Stocktwits shows that retail traders are bullish on SPY and QQQ again.

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Pause After Best April Since 2020: Why AAPL, META, RDDT, RBLX, CUE Are In Focus

Data from Stocktwits shows that retail traders are bullish on SPY and QQQ again.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Big Tech earnings delivered mixed signals, with rising AI capex plans raising concerns about near-term profitability.</li><li>Oil surged amid escalating tensions with Iran, the United States Oil Fund ETF (USO) has surged 128% this year.&nbsp;</li><li>Investors now turn to PCE inflation data and jobless claims for clues on the Fed’s next move.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures slipped in early trade on Thursday as investors digested the wave of Big Tech earnings and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.&nbsp;Brent crude futures jumped nearly 7% to over $120 following reports that President Trump is reviewing military strike options against Iran to break a nuclear negotiation deadlock. Shares of the United States Oil Fund ETF (USO) have risen over 120% this year so far.&nbsp;As of 4:00 a.m. ET on Thursday: Dow futures were down 0.6%, Russell 2000 futures declined 0.3%, S&amp;P 500 futures were down 0.1%, while Nasdaq futures were flat with a positive bias.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, has remained in ‘bullish’ territory, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, has moved back to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ a day ago, even as four of the largest tech firms are now projecting combined capex of up to $725 billion by 2026.Trending Stocks To WatchMeta (META)&nbsp;stock fell another 9% in early premarket trade on bloated 2026 capex forecast of up to $145 billion and missed user growth. The Zuckerberg-led company signaled that its massive AI investments may take years to yield a significant return.&nbsp;Intel Corp (INTC): Shares continued their upmove from last week’s blowout beat, with fresh boost coming from U.S. President Donald Trump. In addition, news reports suggest it is in conversation with custom chip talks with Apple and Google.&nbsp;Microsoft (MSFT) posted a solid cloud beat, which was offset by a Q4 revenue outlook that missed analyst estimates. Stock fell nearly 2% in early premarket trading on Thursday.Alphabet Inc (GOOGL):&nbsp;Stock rose 6% in early premarket trade, rallying on cloud strength and continued AI momentum.&nbsp;Amazon (AMZN): Stock rose 3% in early premarket trade following a first-quarter beat.Qualcomm (QCOM)&nbsp;shares surged nearly 13% in early premarket trade after announcing in its earnings call that it will soon ship data center chips to a major hyperscale cloud provider.&nbsp;Apple (AAPL)&nbsp;will report its second quarter earnings on Thursday after the bell, its first report since it announced that John Ternus will succeed Tim Cook as CEO.&nbsp;Nvidia (NVDA):&nbsp;Reports suggest that black-market crackdowns in China have doubled the price of B300 AI servers to $1 million each.&nbsp;Shares of&nbsp;Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX)&nbsp;were under mild pressure in premarket trading on Thursday after the drugmaker said that its newer obesity drug candidate beat Novo Nordisk’s comparable therapy in animal studies.Robinhood (HOOD): Stock took a knock on Wednesday after missing Q1 revenue and EPS estimates.&nbsp;In an&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/robinhood-cfo-addresses-hood-stock-selloff-after-q1-earnings-miss/cZBAOTvReEi">exclusive interview</a> with Stocktwits, Robinhood CFO Shiv Verma said the earnings miss was driven by a surge in active traders on lower pricing tiers, not weak demand. He added that April is tracking equity and options volumes at the highest month of the year, and on pace to be the second-best month in company history.&nbsp;Intellia Therapeutics (NTLA): Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest added more shares on Wednesday, along with HOOD.Other tickers trending on Stocktwits&nbsp;at the time of writing included Akanda Corp (AKAN), Jaguar Health Inc (JAGX) and Rolls Royce (RYCEY).Other Catalysts To WatchOn the economic front, traders will be watching the release of the PCE Price Index, a critical inflation gauge, alongside Initial Jobless Claims and the Chicago PMI.&nbsp;On earnings radar, watch out for quarterly reports from Caterpillar Inc (CAT), Eli Lilly (LLY), Mastercard Inc Class A (MA), Royal Caribbean Group Ltd (RCL), and Merck &amp; Co (MRK), among others, before the bell. Apart from Appls, Riot Platforms (RIOT), iBio Inc (IBIO), Rivian Automotive (RIVN), and others, report after-market close today.Editors Note: This copy has been updated to correct an earlier error in which the Amazon CEO was incorrectly referenced under the Alphabet (Google) section. For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Lower As Trump Reviews Iran Strike Option: Why META, INTC, GOOGL, AAPL, QCOM, VKTX Are Keeping Traders Engaged Today

Data from Stocktwits shows that despite volatility, retail traders stayed bullish on SPY and turned positive again on QQQ.

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Slip Ahead Of PCE Data, Oil Jumps On Iran Strike Fears: Why META, INTC, GOOGL, AAPL, QCOM, VKTX Are In Focus

Data from Stocktwits shows that despite volatility, retail traders stayed bullish on SPY and turned positive again on QQQ.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Traders will be watching for a Federal Reserve rate decision and earnings from four “Magnificent Seven” heavyweights.</li><li>On the geopolitical front, comments around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz are keeping an undercurrent of tension in energy markets.</li><li>Seagate surged on a strong outlook for AI storage demand; Robinhood fell after an earnings miss.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures rose early Wednesday as investors geared up for a heavy slate of Big Tech earnings from Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta and Amazon, as well as the rate decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve and Chair Jerome Powell’s last press conference later today.&nbsp;As of 4:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday: Nasdaq and Russell 2000 futures gained 0.2%, Dow futures were up 0.1%, while S&amp;P 500 futures were flat.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, has moved back to ‘bullish’ territory, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, has moderated to ‘neutral’ from ‘bearish’ a day ago, as Big Tech gears up to report earnings today.&nbsp;Trending Stocks To WatchMicrosoft (MSFT), Alphabet Inc (GOOGL), Meta Inc (META), Amazon Inc (AMZN):&nbsp;Investors will be watching for solid proof that massive capital expenditures on artificial intelligence are generating real revenue growth for these companies.&nbsp;SoFi Technologies (SOFI) too is trending on the retail radar ahead of its quarterly report today.Semiconductor stocks are also in focus today. STX (Seagate Technology)&nbsp;shares rose another 20% in early premarket following a strong forecast that showed spending on AI storage equipment remains robust. The semiconductor sector now represents 14% of the total U.S. market cap. Keep an eye on WDC as well today.TSM (TSMC): A filing revealed it sold its remaining stake in Arm Holdings (ARM) for approximately $231 million.Robinhood (HOOD):&nbsp;Shares cracked 10% in early premarket trade after the company missed earnings estimates. Stocktwits’ Michele Steele will be in conversation with its newly appointed CFO Shiv Verma later today.&nbsp;DIS (Disney): The company is reportedly facing regulatory headwinds after the FCC ordered an early review of its broadcast licenses amid an investigation into its DEI efforts.Baidu Inc (BIDU)&nbsp;shares fell 2% early premarket trade following a report that Beijing had halted new licenses for autonomous vehicle operators after dozens of Baidu Apollo Go taxis unexpectedly stopped on the streets of Wuhan last week.&nbsp;Nio Inc (NIO):&nbsp;Meanwhile, the battle between EV makers is growing. Shares of Nio traded 5% higher in early premarket after it opened pre-sales for its new ONVO model, priced below Tesla’s Model Y in China. Watch out for&nbsp;Tesla (TSLA) in trade today too.&nbsp;Alphabet Inc (GOOGL), Coreweave (CRWV) and Intellia Therapeutics (NTLA): Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest added more shares on Tuesday.Other tickers trending on Stocktwits&nbsp;at the time of writing included Enphase Energy (ENPH), Rivian Automotive (RIVN), SoundHound AI (SOUN), and Akanda Corp (AKAN).Other Catalysts To WatchOn the economic front, traders will be watching the release of the ADP Employment Change (Apr) and GDP Advance Estimate before the bell. FOMC rate decision is due at 2:00 pm ET, followed by the Fed Chair Powell’s press conference at 2:30 pm ET.On earnings radar, watch out for quarterly reports from&nbsp;ETSY, AbbVie (ABBV), Amarin Corp (AMRN), among others, before the bell. Meanwhile, Ford Motor (F), Carvana (CVNA), and Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) are among others reporting earnings after market close today.&nbsp; For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Pause As Fed Decision, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon Earnings In Focus: Why HOOD, STX, NIO, SOFI Are Keeping Traders Engaged Today

Data from Stocktwits show mixed positioning, with retail turning bullish on SPY but remaining cautious on QQQ.

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Hold Steady Before Fed Decision, Big Tech Faces AI Monetization Test: Why MSFT, AMZN, HOOD, STX, NIO Are In Focus

Data from Stocktwits show mixed positioning, with retail turning bullish on SPY but remaining cautious on QQQ.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Markets eased from record highs as investors brace for the Fed rate decision and a crucial wave of Big Tech earnings.&nbsp;</li><li>Brent oil prices surged above $110 amid renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.</li><li>Gold slips to a three-week low, signaling mixed safe-haven positioning.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures retreated from record highs early Tuesday as investors tread carefully ahead of big tech earnings and the Fed's rate decision tomorrow. Geopolitical tensions are also weighing on sentiment. Hopes for a swift resolution to the conflict in the Middle East dimmed after President Trump reportedly expressed skepticism over Iran’s latest peace proposal.Brent crude soared above $110, while gold slipped to a three-week low. As of 4:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday: Nasdaq futures declined 0.5%, S&amp;P 500 futures slipped 0.3%, Russell 2000 futures were down 0.1%, while Dow futures were flat.&nbsp;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, has moved back to ‘bullish’ territory, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, has remained ‘bearish’, as the tech sector heads into a critical earnings stretch.&nbsp;Trending Stocks To WatchPoet Technologies (POET):&nbsp;Shares were down another 9% in early pre-market trade on news that&nbsp;Marvell Technologies (MRVL) canceled a purchase order connected to its Celestial AI unit.&nbsp;Sellas Lifesciences (SLS):&nbsp;A portfolio manager, Commonwealth Equity Services, known for backing several “Magnificent Seven” stocks, increased its stake in the cancer drugmaker ahead of a survival-event trigger in its Phase 3 acute myeloid leukemia (AML) program.Nvidia (NVDA) has solidified its status as the most valuable company in the world after hitting a new 52-week high on AI-driven momentum in Monday’s session.&nbsp;Google (GOOGL) has reportedly joined OpenAI and xAI in signing a deal with the U.S. Department of Defense to allow its AI models to be used for classified military work.&nbsp;Oracle (ORCL)&nbsp;is attracting retail interest, driven by buzz around OpenAI's financial health and Oracle’s role as its primary AI backbone.&nbsp;Bed Bath &amp; Beyond (BBBY)&nbsp;is trending on retail radar after reporting its first quarterly revenue growth in five years.&nbsp;Joby Aviation (JOBY):&nbsp;A successful air-taxi demo and a confirmed target for passenger flights in late 2026 are driving this stock 3% higher in early premarket trading.&nbsp;Dynatrace (DT):&nbsp;Activist investor Starboard Value has reportedly built a significant stake in the AI software maker.&nbsp;Intellia Therapeutics (NTLA) and Rocket Labs (RKLB): Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest sold off a portion of its position in Rocket Labs, while adding on to Intellia Therapeutics.&nbsp;Other tickers trending on Stocktwits&nbsp;at the time of writing included Moolec Science SA (MLEC), Canadian Solar Inc (CSIQ), Vir Biotechnology (VIR), and Nio Inc (NIO).Other Catalysts To WatchOn the economic front, traders will be watching the release of the JOLTS Job Openings and CB Consumer Confidence reports this morning.On earnings radar, watch out for quarterly reports from&nbsp;UPS (UPS), General Motors (GM), Commvault Systems (CVLT), JetBlue (JBLU), Sysco (SYY), Spotify (SPOT), Coca-Cola (KO), T-Mobile (TMUS), Kimberly Clark (KMB), Centene (CNC), and Zimmer Biomet (ZBH), before the bell. For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Edge Lower Before Fed Call, Earnings Rush: Why POET, MRVL, NVDA, ORCL, SLS Are In Focus

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>President Donald Trump scrapped plans to send envoys to Pakistan for Iran talks, while Iran reportedly floated a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.</li><li>Five of the ‘Magnificent Seven’ are set to report, with Amazon, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Alphabet, and Apple all on deck this week.</li><li>Traders will also be tracking the crucial Fed meeting this week for its rate decision.&nbsp;</li></ul>U.S. stock futures were subdued early Monday amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, as investors geared up for high-stakes earnings and a Federal Reserve policy decision later this week.&nbsp;Over the weekend, President Trump abruptly canceled a diplomatic mission to Pakistan, citing “infighting” in Tehran, while Iran reportedly proposed a new deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for delaying nuclear talks.As of 4:00 a.m. ET on Monday: Dow, S&amp;P 500, and Russell 2000 futures fell 0.1%, while Nasdaq futures were flat with negative bias.&nbsp;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, has declined to ‘neutral’ from the ‘bullish’ territory, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, has slipped to ‘bearish’ from ‘neutral’ last week, as tech gears up for a crucial earnings test with four of the largest AI spenders reporting midweek.&nbsp;Trending Stocks To WatchOrganon (OGN)&nbsp;stock rose 15% in early premarket trade. Sun Pharma confirmed an $11.75 billion acquisition of the company, with the deal slated to close in early 2027.&nbsp;Poet Technologies (POET):&nbsp;This stock remains on the retail radar after surging over 100% last week on a partnership with Marvell and rumors of a deal with AWS.&nbsp;Atomera Inc (ATOM):&nbsp;The stock is surging, clocking a record month following its Synopsys collaboration last week on next-gen semiconductor materials.&nbsp;Intellia Therapeutics (NTLA): The stock is in focus today ahead of its release of late-stage clinical data for its hereditary angioedema therapy.PonyAI (PONY):&nbsp;Has unveiled a next-gen autonomous driving controller powered by Nvidia’s chips.Oracle (ORCL)&nbsp;finalized a $16 billion financing package for a new data center in Michigan.&nbsp;And&nbsp;Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) shares rose over 6% in early premarket trade on reports that OpenAI is working with the company and MediaTek to develop smartphone processors.Other tickers trending on Stocktwits&nbsp;at the time of writing included MaxLinear Inc (MXL), United States Antimony Corp (UAMY), and Marathon Digital (MARA).Other Catalysts To WatchOn the economic front, traders will be watching the release of pending home sales data at 8:30 am ET.&nbsp;On earnings radar, watch out for quarterly reports from Verizon (VZ), and Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) before the bell. Meanwhile, Nucor (NUE), and NOV Inc, among others, report after market close today.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Edge Lower Ahead Of Fed Week, AI Earnings Test: Why POET, ATOM, OGN, QCOM, NTLA Are In Focus

Data from Stocktwits shows that retail positioning has cooled on SPY and turned bearish on QQQ.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>While the extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire offered some relief, the lack of progress on a broader Iran deal kept oil prices elevated.</li><li>Intel surged over 20% pre-market, lifting semiconductor stocks after its AI business drove strong earnings.</li><li>On the economic front,&nbsp;traders will be watching the release of Durable Goods Orders data later this morning.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures were mixed early Friday as markets struggled to find direction after a previous choppy session. While there were relief signals with the extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, the lack of progress on a peace deal with Iran has kept a floor on oil prices, with Brent crude holding around $105/barrel.&nbsp;As of 4:00 a.m. ET on Friday: Dow and Russell 2000 futures fell 0.1%, S&amp;P 500 futures were flat with a positive bias and Nasdaq futures gained 0.5%.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 in the ‘bullish’ territory, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, has moderated to ‘neutral’ from ‘bullish’ a day ago, after the selloff in software stocks.Trending Stocks To WatchIntel Corp (INTC):&nbsp;Semiconductor strength gains retail attention as CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s AI pivot bore fruit in INTC Q1 earnings. Its AI-driven business now represents 60% of Intel's revenue. Stock rose by more than 20% in early pre-market trading, with a sympathy rally across peers such as AMD (+8%).Rocket Lab (RKLB):&nbsp;Unveiled a new high-performance star tracker for high-radiation environments. This follows two space launches this week.&nbsp;Skillz (SKLZ)&nbsp;stock pared back nearly 30% in early pre-market trade. This followed a stellar 200% rally in the previous session due to a $420M legal victory against Papaya Gaming.&nbsp;Organon (OGN): The stock is trending on heavy volume following reports that India’s Sun Pharmaceutical is preparing a $13 billion all-cash binding offer to acquire the company.&nbsp;ASGN Inc (ASGN):&nbsp;The stock crashed 50% in early pre-market trade after a massive Q1 miss and skepticism over its ‘Everforth’ rebrand.Other tickers trending on Stocktwits&nbsp;at the time of writing included Lucid Group (LCID), ReAlloys Inc (ALOY), Oklo Inc (OKLO) and Nvidia (NVDA).Other Catalysts To WatchOn the economic front, traders will be watching the release of Durable Goods Orders (Mar) at 8:30 am ET.&nbsp;On earnings radar, watch out for quarterly reports from Procter &amp; Gamble ($PG - Cons: $1.56), Schlumberger ($SLB - Cons: $0.52), HCA Healthcare ($HCA - Cons: $7.15), and Norfolk Southern ($NSC) before the bell. Meanwhile, Charter Communications ($CHTR), Western Union ($WU) are among others reporting after market close today.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Mixed Despite AI-Fueled Intel Surge: Why AMD, RKLB, SKLZ, OGN, ASGN Are In Focus

Data from Stocktwits shows that retail traders stayed constructive on SPY but turned neutral on QQQ after a software-led pullback.