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Litecoin is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency created by Charlie Lee. It was created based on the Bitcoin protocol but differs in terms of the hashing algorithm used. Litecoin uses the memory intensive Scrypt proof of work mining algorithm. Scrypt allows consumer-grade hardware such as GPU to mine those coins.  Why Litecoin? Litecoin is a cryptocurrency that has evolved from Bitcoin after its own popularity in the industry, this alternative, or ‘altcoin’ has emerged to allow investors to diversify their digital currency package, according to Investopedia. Litecoin is one of the most prominent altcoins and was created by former Google employee and Director of Engineering at Coinbase, Charlie Lee. Litecoin was the first to alter Bitcoin and the most significant difference is that it takes 2.5 minutes for Litecoin to generate a block, or transaction, in comparison to Bitcoin's 10 minutes.  ‘While this matters little to traders, miners who use hardware to run Bitcoin's network cannot switch over to Litecoin. This keeps bigger mining conglomerates away from Litecoin because they cannot easily optimize their profits by swapping to another coin, contributing to a more decentralized experience. Litecoin also has bigger blocks, and more coins in circulation, making it more affordable and swift when transacting,’ Investopedia explained.  As explained above, Litecoin can transact a lot faster than Bitcoin, but there are also a number of other characteristics that investors need to know before trading. Litecoin can handle higher volumes of transactions because of the capability of transacting faster and if Bitcoin attempted to transact on the scale of its altcoin, a code update would be needed. However, Litecoin’s blocks would be larger, but with more ‘orphaned blocks'. The faster block time of litecoin reduces the risk of double spending attacks - this is theoretical in the case of both networks having the same hashing power.  Litecoin Technical Details: The transaction confirmation time taken for Litecoin is about 2.5 minutes on average (as compared to Bitcoin's 10 minutes). The Litecoin network is scheduled to cap at 84 million currency units.   Litecoin has inspired many other popular alternative currencies (eg. Dogecoin) because of its Scrypt hashing algorithm in order to prevent ASIC miners from mining those coins. However it is said that by the end of this year, Scrypt ASIC will enter the mass market.

Litecoin

Litecoin is actively trending amidst intensifying discussions around its evolving utility, particularly concerning the forthcoming LITVM upgrade which could significantly expand its capabilities beyond a traditional payment coin. Community sentiment remains divided, with many anticipating a major upward movement while others voice skepticism and caution regarding ongoing market volatility and liquidity dynamics. Despite mixed views on immediate price action, long-term holders emphasize its perceived undervaluation and potential for broader adoption, fueled by recent positive external recognition.

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. operates a telehealth consultation platform. It connects consumers to healthcare professionals, enabling them to access medical care for mental health, sexual health, dermatology and primary care. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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Hims & Hers Health Inc

Hims & Hers is experiencing intense bearish sentiment following Amazon Pharmacy's aggressive entry into the GLP-1 weight loss market with branded Wegovy pills, directly challenging Hims' compounded offerings. This heightened competition, alongside a recent analyst downgrade citing overly optimistic 2026 estimates, is fueling widespread community discussion about the company's declining valuation and perceived lack of a sustainable competitive moat. While many investors are questioning management's strategy and anticipating further downside, a smaller contingent views the steep drop as a potential buying opportunity based on long-term growth in other healthcare verticals.

The Cosmos network consists of many independent, parallel blockchains, called zones, each powered by classical Byzantine fault-tolerant (BFT) consensus protocols like Tendermint. Some zones act as hubs with respect to other zones, allowing many zones to interoperate through a shared hub. The architecture uses classic BFT and Proof-of-Stake algorithms, instead of Proof-of-Work. Cosmos can interoperate with multiple other applications and cryptocurrencies, something other blockchains can’t do well. By creating a new zone, you can plug any blockchain system into the Cosmos hub and pass tokens back and forth between those zones, without the need for an intermediary.  While the Cosmos Hub is a multi-asset distributed ledger, there is a special native token called the atom. ATOM have three use cases: as a spam-prevention mechanism, as staking tokens, and as a voting mechanism in governance.  As a spam prevention mechanism, ATOM are used to pay fees. The fee may be proportional to the amount of computation required by the transaction, similar to Ethereum’s concept of “gas”. Fee distribution is done in-protocol and a protocol specification is described here.  As staking tokens, ATOM can be “bonded” in order to earn block rewards. The economic security of the Cosmos Hub is a function of the amount of ATOM staked. The more ATOM that are collateralized, the more “skin” there is at stake and the higher the cost of attacking the network. Thus, the more ATOM there are bonded, the greater the economic security of the network.  Atom holders may govern the Cosmos Hub by voting on proposals with their staked ATOM.

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Cosmos (ATOM) is trending as its community actively discusses a significant tokenomics redesign, transitioning to a revenue-based economic model aimed at enhancing value and reducing sell pressure. Many investors are accumulating and staking ATOM, drawn by its high annual percentage yield and a strong belief in its 'Internet of Blockchains' vision for future interoperability, positioning it for long-term growth despite past volatility.

Mastercard, Inc. is a technology company, which engages in the provision of payment solutions for the development and implementation of credit, debit, prepaid, commercial, and payment programs through its brands including Mastercard, Maestro, and Cirrus. It also offers cyber and intelligence solutions. The company was founded in November 1966 and is headquartered in Purchase, NY.

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Mastercard Inc

Mastercard is trending amid community discussion around a proposed credit card interest rate cap, with many clarifying its revenue primarily stems from transaction fees, not interest. This comes as the payment giant demonstrates robust performance, announcing significant shareholder returns and receiving favorable analyst upgrades. Mastercard is further solidifying its position through strategic expansion into AI-powered commerce and stablecoin partnerships, signaling continued growth and diversification in the evolving digital payment landscape.

Visa, Inc. engages in the provision of digital payment services. It also facilitates global commerce through the transfer of value and information among a global network of consumers, merchants, financial institutions, businesses, strategic partners, and government entities. It offers debit cards, credit cards, prepaid products, commercial payment solutions, and global automated teller machines. The company was founded by Dee Hock in 1958 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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Visa Inc

Visa is trending due to a lively community debate surrounding a proposed credit card interest rate cap, as investors assess its true impact given Visa's revenue model relies on transaction volumes, not interest. Concurrently, the company's strategic expansion into stablecoin settlements and AI-driven commerce is a key talking point, offering a long-term growth narrative despite some recent frustration within the community regarding the stock's price action.

Capital One Financial Corp. is a financial holding company, which engages in the provision of financial products and services. It operates through the following segments: Credit Card, Consumer Banking, and Commercial Banking. The Credit Card segment includes domestic consumer and small business card lending, and international card lending businesses. The Consumer Banking segment consists of branch-based lending and deposit gathering activities for consumers and small businesses. The Commercial Banking segment includes lending, deposit gathering and treasury management services to commercial real estate and commercial and industrial customers. The company was founded by Richard D. Fairbank on July 21, 1994 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

Capital One Financial Corp.

Capital One is trending following a robust earnings beat that surpassed expectations, fueling optimism about its core domestic card and auto businesses. The financial community is actively discussing recent regulatory approvals for its acquisition of Discover Financial Services, a strategic move poised to significantly expand its market share and payment network capabilities. This development, alongside numerous analyst upgrades, positions Capital One for potential long-term growth within the credit card sector.

American Express Co. engages in the provision of card-issuing, merchant-acquiring, and card network businesses. Its products and services include credit cards, business credit cards, corporate programs, gift cards, savings accounts and CDs, and the American Express App. It operates through the following segments: the United States Consumer Services (USCS), Commercial Services (CS), International Card Services (ICS), Global Merchant and Network Services (GMNS), and Corporate and Other. The USCS segment includes proprietary consumer cards and provides services to United States consumers. The CS segment offers corporate and small business cards and provides services to United States businesses. The ICS segment provides consumers, small businesses, and corporate cards outside the United States. The GMNS segment is involved in operating a global payments network that processes and settles card transactions, acquires merchants, and provides multi-channel marketing programs and capabilities, services and data analytics. The Corporate and Other segment covers corporate functions and certain other businesses and operations. It also operates through the following geographical segments: United States, EMEA, APAC, LACC, and Other. The EMEA segment represents Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The APAC segment refers to Asia Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand. The LACC segment focuses on Latin America, Canada, and the Caribbean. The Other segment includes net costs which are not directly allocated to specific geographic regions. The company was founded by Henry Wells, William G. Fargo, and John Warren Butterfield on March 28, 1850 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

American Express Co.

American Express is actively discussed amid political proposals to cap credit card interest rates, prompting community concerns about profitability across the financial sector. Despite this, conversation also highlights AXP's strategic focus on its premium customer base, exemplified by a refreshed Platinum card and a new crypto card partnership, appealing to affluent consumers and younger generations. This dual narrative positions AXP at the intersection of regulatory risk and a differentiated growth strategy in the evolving payments landscape.

TG Therapeutics, Inc. engages in the acquisition, development, and commercialization of novel treatments for B-cell malignancies and autoimmune diseases. Its product pipeline includes TG-1501, TG-1701, Ublituximab, and Umbralisib. The company was founded by Michael Sean Weiss and Laurence H. Shaw on May 18, 1993 and is headquartered in Morrisville, NC.

TG Therapeutics Inc

TG Therapeutics is trending as investor frustration mounts following recent executive share grants, leading to a significant stock price drop and intense debate over management's actions. Despite Briumvi's robust sales growth and a competitor's regulatory setback reinforcing its market position, the community is divided between seeing a prime buying opportunity and expressing deep disappointment over the stock's underperformance relative to the broader biotech sector, with many anticipating pivotal updates at the upcoming J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.

Intel Corp. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of computer products and technologies. It delivers computer, networking, data storage, and communications platforms. The firm operates through the following segments: Client Computing Group (CCG), Data Center and AI (DCAI), Network and Edge (NEX), Mobileye, Accelerated Computing Systems and Graphics (AXG), Intel Foundry Services (IFS), and All Other. The CCG segment consists of platforms designed for notebooks, 2-in-1 systems, desktops, tablets, phones, wireless and wired connectivity products, and mobile communication components. The DCAI segment delivers solutions to cloud service providers and enterprise customers, along with silicon devices for communications service providers and high-performance computing customers. The NEX segment offers computing system solutions from inflexible fixed-function hardware to general-purpose compute, acceleration, and networking devices running cloud native software on programmable hardware. The Mobileye segment develops driving assistance and self-driving solutions. The AXG segment provides products and technologies designed to help customers solve the toughest computational problems. Its products include CPUs for high-performance computing and GPUs targeted for a range of workloads and platforms, from gaming and content creation on client devices to delivering media and gaming in the cloud, and the most demanding high-performance computing and AI workloads on supercomputers. The IFS segment refers to full stack solutions created from the foundry industry ecosystem. The All Other segment represents results from other non-reportable segments and corporate-related charges. The company was founded by Robert Norton Noyce and Gordon Earle Moore on July 18, 1968 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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Intel Corp

Intel is trending strongly following President Trump's public praise for CEO Lip-Bu Tan and the company's new U.S.-built sub-2nm CPU processors, highlighting significant value from government investment. The community is actively discussing potential major partnerships and defense contracts, fueling optimism about Intel's foundry turnaround and its critical role in domestic chip manufacturing. Many anticipate substantial upside as Intel aims to reclaim market leadership amidst broader sector tailwinds and geopolitical shifts.

Datadog, Inc. engages in the development of a monitoring and analytics platform for developers, information technology operations teams and business users. Its platform integrates and automates infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring and log management to provide real-time observability of its customers' entire technology stack. The company was founded by Olivier Pomel and Alexis Lê-Quôc on June 4, 2010 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Datadog Inc

Datadog is trending as investors grapple with a notable price pullback following its recent strong earnings report, prompting a split in community sentiment between those calling it "oversold" and others questioning its valuation. Amidst this volatility, discussions are also surfacing around a potential takeover bid for GitLab, adding a strategic dimension to the conversation surrounding the cloud observability leader.

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$ABR not happening before Jan 16. Massive put wall at 7.5, and market makers have incentive not to permit a break of this level.  We are also trading at 0.6 to book which is quite low. Not sure what you are basing your projections on! Share why you think 7...and not because you have a finger in the wind.