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

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Tesla is currently facing significant selling pressure amid broader market volatility, with the community actively debating whether the stock is a long-term value opportunity or a sinking asset due to execution risks and high valuation concerns. Investors are closely monitoring the stock's technical support levels as bearish sentiment surges over delivery performance and potential capital rotation into other ventures.

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The SPY is experiencing significant volatility and fragmented sentiment as market participants brace for an upcoming press conference regarding geopolitical tensions and the conflict with Iran. The community is actively debating the reliability of ceasefire rumors while monitoring price action for signs of an institutional 'rug pull' or potential market-moving headlines.

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Invesco QQQ Trust is experiencing heavy volatility as investors weigh conflicting reports of ceasefire negotiations against ongoing military tensions in the Middle East, leading to intense debate among market participants about whether current price action reflects genuine growth or orchestrated market manipulation. The community is actively parsing news regarding geopolitical deadlines and oil price shifts while attempting to navigate algorithmic swings driven by uncertainty.

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

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DJT is trending as the community debates the geopolitical volatility surrounding the escalating conflict with Iran, highlighted by threats to regional energy infrastructure and ongoing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Investors and political commentators remain sharply divided, with discussions centered on the potential market impact of these developments, skepticism toward official press briefings, and the broader implications for the U.S. domestic economy and national security.

Enovix Corp. engages in the design and development of silicon-anode lithium-ion batteries. The firm's proprietary 3D cell architecture increases energy density and maintains a high cycle life. It is also developing its 3D cell technology and production process for the electric vehicle and energy storage markets to help enable utilization of renewable energy. The company was founded by Mr. Harrold Jones Rust, III, Ashok Lahiri, and Murali Ramasubramanian in November 2006 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

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Enovix is currently experiencing significant downward pressure, with shares recently hitting fresh all-time lows amid ongoing frustration regarding manufacturing scale-up delays and missed quarterly milestones. While the community remains polarized, with some bulls pointing to a significant cash position and potential upside from future customer purchase orders, many traders are vocal about the lack of consistent execution and are actively discussing the possibility of further price declines toward the mid-four-dollar range.

Aehr Test Systems engages in the design, manufacture, market, and sale of test and burn-in equipment used in the semiconductor industry. Its products include FOX-XP, FOX-NP, and FOX-CP wafer contact parallel test and burn-in systems, the WaferPak full wafer contactor, the DiePak Carrier, the WaferPak Aligner, the DiePak Autoloader, and test fixtures. The company was founded by Rhea J. Posedel on May 25, 1977 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

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Aehr Test Systems is surging as investors cheer the company's strategic pivot into AI infrastructure and recent high-profile production orders for its ultra-high-power testing systems. The community is heavily focused on the company's role as a critical bottleneck gatekeeper for reliability in the hyperscale data center supply chain, fueling bullish sentiment around upcoming earnings and guidance.

AXT, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture and distribution of compound and single element semiconductor substrates. It also sells specialty material substrates and raw materials used to make substrates and other related products. The company was founded by Morris S. Young and Davis Zhang in 1986 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

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AXT Inc. is seeing intense volatility and aggressive trading as investors debate whether recent price action is a fundamental valuation correction driven by AI-related substrate demand or a speculative bubble prone to a sharp reversal. The community remains deeply divided, with many traders monitoring for a potential dilution event while others emphasize the company's critical role in the photonics supply chain.

Mega Fortune Co., Ltd. operates as a holding company which provides information technology services. It specializes in delivering comprehensive IoT solutions and services across various industries. The firm offers low carbon property management, energy, stock and GreenTech management services. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

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Mega Fortune Company Limited ($MGRT) is trending as retail traders monitor its volatile price action and frequent trading halts, often comparing its movement to other low-float Chinese IPOs. The community remains deeply divided, with some betting on a potential squeeze and parabolic gains, while many others warn of a typical 'pump and dump' scam that frequently characterizes similar recent market entrants.

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The United States Oil Fund is trading amidst intense market volatility as investors weigh the impact of an escalating geopolitical conflict in the Strait of Hormuz against ongoing, often contradictory, ceasefire reports. Community discourse is heavily polarized, with many market participants expressing frustration over potential market manipulation and the unpredictable nature of administration rhetoric regarding war timelines.

A project grown out of the community's love and passion for the weed culture. Launched around early 2025, $weedcoin, “Like Bitcoin but way higher,” emphasizes its alignment with cannabis culture and a laid-back vibe. Unlike other Weed communities, this project leans heavily into community engagement over technical utility, aiming to build a “stoner community” through social media presence and decentralized governance. We also aim to focus on onboarding web2 businesses and users onto web3 through the token.

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Weedcoin is maintaining strong momentum as a community-driven project that emphasizes cannabis culture and long-term organic growth on the Solana blockchain. Investors are actively discussing the potential impact of upcoming seasonal catalysts and broader legislative trends, while highlighting the coin's focus on grassroots involvement and consistency.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The final timing of his departure from the top job has not yet been determined and could change.&nbsp;</li><li>The next CEO race is reportedly down to two candidates</li><li>This is Iger’s second stint as the leader of the entertainment giant, who took up the role after its board ousted Bob Chapek in November 2022.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>Disney's (DIS) Chief Executive Bob Iger has reportedly told associates that he plans to step down as CEO and pull back from daily management before the Dec. 31 end of his contract.&nbsp;The entertainment giant’s board of directors is planning to meet next week at its headquarters in Burbank, Calif., where they are expected to vote on who should take the top job, according to a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/business/media/iger-has-told-associates-he-plans-to-leave-ceo-role-before-contract-expires-35406a7b?mod&amp;#61;Searchresults&amp;pos&amp;#61;1&amp;page&amp;#61;1">report</a> from The Wall Street Journal which cited people familiar with the matter.Iger has told people close to him that he is ready to move on from the grind of being CEO and was frustrated by conflicts at Disney’s ABC network over the brief suspension of late night host Jimmy Kimmel.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">More Details</h2>The CEO has told multiple associates that he would like to spend his time and energy on sailing his new yacht. He said he would also want to spend more time with his family, as per the report.&nbsp; The final timing of his departure from the top job has not yet been determined and could change.&nbsp;Iger is expected to remain CEO for several months after the company announces who will replace him so that he can mentor the new leader, the report said. Iger could also retain a role on the board of the company.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">CEO Race</h2>The CEO race is reportedly down to two candidates: Experiences chairman Josh D’Amaro who oversees theme parks, consumer products and video games and entertainment co-chairman Dana Walden, a veteran television executive.&nbsp;Both candidates had presented their visions for the company’s future to the board in August, The Wall Street Journal had previously reported.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Second Stint Of Iger</h2>This is Iger’s second stint as the leader of the entertainment giant, who took up the role after its board ousted Bob Chapek in November 2022.&nbsp;Iger first stepped down as Disney’s CEO back in 2020, after a 15-year stint.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Retail sentiment around DIS trended in ‘bearish’ territory amid ‘high’ message volume.&nbsp;Shares in the company have remained flat over the past 12 months.&nbsp; &nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A water tower stands at Walt Disney Studios on June 3, 2025 in Burbank, California. A water tower stands at Walt Disney Studios on June 3, 2025 in Burbank, California. 

Disney CEO Bob Iger To Reportedly Leave His Role Early: What’s Behind The Decision?

According to a report from The Wall Street Journal Iger was frustrated by conflicts at Disney’s ABC network over the brief suspension of late night host Jimmy Kimmel. 

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According to a report from The Wall Street Journal Iger was frustrated by conflicts at Disney’s ABC network over the brief suspension of late night host Jimmy Kimmel. 



<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>According to a report from Bloomberg, Robinhood has begun preparing internally, in case it is selected to become a trustee for the project.</li><li>A selection is expected to be announced soon, and the Treasury Department has considered selecting as many as three firms to serve as the initial trustees.</li><li>President Donald Trump introduced the Trump accounts last year as part of his One Big Beautiful Bill Act, offering $1,000 to children born between the start of 2025 and the end of 2028.&nbsp;</li></ul>The U.S. federal government is reportedly considering giving crypto firm Robinhood Markets Inc. (<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/HOOD">HOOD</a>) a key role in overseeing the new “Trump accounts” it is creating for millions of children.According to a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-29/us-weighs-tapping-robinhood-for-trump-accounts-for-children">report</a> from Bloomberg, Robinhood has begun preparing internally, in case it is selected to become a trustee for the project.Shares of HOOD popped nearly 3% during extended hours of trading on Thursday at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Deal Details</h2>While Robinhood is being considered, some of the country’s largest brokerages, including Fidelity Investments and Vanguard Group Inc., have so far not been on the list of candidates considered for the initial rollout or solicited about it, the report said.A selection is expected to be announced soon, and the Treasury Department has considered selecting as many as three firms to serve as the initial trustees, as per the report.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Accounts</h2>President Donald Trump introduced the Trump accounts last year, as part of his One Big Beautiful Bill Act, offering $1,000 to children born between the start of 2025 and the end of 2028, which can then be put into individual retirement accounts.&nbsp;Eligible investments through Trump accounts include mutual funds or exchange-traded funds that track the returns of a qualified index and that do not use leverage.The annual fees and expenses of these funds should not exceed 0.1% of the balance of the investment in the fund.&nbsp;How Did Stocktwits Users React?On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around HOOD shares trended in ‘bullish’ territory amid ‘normal’ message volume.&nbsp;One user said that they don't think the app will be selected.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/KhloeKallahan/message/643365119</stembedurl>However, another user said they disagreed and opined that Robinhood’s app will appeal to the younger generation.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/FRthDKSD/message/643365529</stembedurl>Shares in the company have risen 107% over the past 12 months. &nbsp;

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Robinhood Shares Are Rising After Hours – What’s The Trump Connection?

The US federal government is reportedly considering giving crypto firm Robinhood Markets Inc. a key role in overseeing the new “Trump accounts” it’s creating for millions of children.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Jobs in its Amazon Web Services, retail, Prime Video and human resources, known as People Experience and Technology, units are slated to be impacted.&nbsp;</li><li>Amazon in October had laid off 14,000 of its white-collar workers.</li><li>The details of Amazon's job cut plans could change, as per the report.&nbsp;</li></ul>Amazon is reportedly planning a second round of job cuts next week as part of its broader goal of trimming 30,000 corporate jobs.&nbsp;The company is expected to cut roughly 14,000 jobs- roughly the same as it did last year- starting as soon as Tuesday, a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/amazon-plans-thousands-more-corporate-job-cuts-next-week-sources-say-2026-01-22/">report</a> from Reuters said, citing people familiar with the matter.Jobs in its Amazon Web Services, retail, Prime Video and human resources, known as People Experience and Technology, units are slated to be impacted, the report said. The report said that the details of Amazon's job cut plans could change.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Previous Layoffs</h2>Amazon in October had laid off 14,000 of its white-collar workers, citing the rise of artificial intelligence software. The online retailer reportedly said in an internal letter that “This generation of AI is the most transformative technology we’ve seen since the Internet, and it’s enabling companies to innovate much faster than ever before.”Amazon CEO Andy Jassy told analysts during the company’s third-quarter earnings call that the reduction was “not really financially driven and it’s not even really AI-driven.”&nbsp;Affected workers in October were told they would remain on the payroll for 90 days, during which time they could apply for jobs internally or seek other employment, the report added. That period will expire on Monday, next week.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Overall Headcount Impact</h2>The Reuters report on Thursday noted that 30,000 jobs will represent a small portion of Amazon’s 1.58 million employees, but nearly 10% of the firm’s corporate workforce. The majority of Amazon’s workers are in fulfillment centers and warehouses.However, it will be the third-largest layoff in the company's history. Amazon laid off about 27,000 workers from their roles in 2022.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Retail sentiment around AMZN trended in ‘neutral’ territory amid ‘normal’ message volume.&nbsp;Shares in the company have risen 1% over the past 12 months.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com. &nbsp;

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Amazon Reportedly Plans More Job Cuts In The Thousands Next Week

A Reuters report said that the company is expected to cut roughly 14000 jobs roughly the same as it did last year last year and could begin as soon as Tuesday

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Honeywell said the number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined.</li><li>In Sept. Honeywell had raised $600 million in fresh capital for the computing company that gave Quantinuum a post money valuation of $10 billion.&nbsp;</li><li>Quantinuum is backed by major tech firms like Nvidia’s venture capital arm, Quanta Computers as well as JPMorgan and Mitsui &amp; Co.</li></ul>Honeywell shares garnered investor attention on Wednesday after it confirmed initial public offering plans for its quantum computing unit.&nbsp;Honeywell on Wednesday said that Quantinuum, which is majority owned by Honeywell, plans to make a confidential submission to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, relating to the proposed initial public offering of Quantinuum's common stock.The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. The offering is subject to market and other conditions and the completion of the SEC's review process.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Quantinuum Company</h2>Quantinuum makes powerful quantum computers that are capable of solving complex tasks that are usually beyond the abilities of traditional computers.&nbsp;In Sept. Honeywell said that it had raised $600 million in fresh capital for the computing company that gave Quantinuum a post money valuation of $10 billion.&nbsp;The company is backed by major tech firms like Nvidia’s venture capital arm, Quanta Computers as well as JPMorgan and Mitsui &amp; Co.It was formed through a merger of Cambridge Quantum and Honeywell Quantum Solutions in 2021.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Honeywell Updates</h2>In December, Honeywell secured a $58.5 million contract modification from the U.S. Department of War for work related to the automotive gas turbine 1500 engine platform. The latest award increased the combined value of the contract to $2.69 billion.&nbsp;Last week, Honeywell said it was selected by the U.S. Army to integrate innovative building automation systems that will help enhance energy management and resilience at Fort Benning, Georgia.It has also launched its own AI-enabled smart shopping platform which was developed in collaboration with Google Cloud and 66degrees that leverages Google's Gemini and Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform. It said the smart shopping platform will be available to customers beginning in February 2026.&nbsp;On Monday, Citi analyst Andrew Kaplowitz lowered the firm's price target on Honeywell to $262 from $267 and kept a ‘Buy’ rating on the shares.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Retail sentiment around <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/HON">HON</a> trended in ‘bullish’ territory amid ‘high’ message volume.&nbsp;A Stocktwits user posed if Honeywell shareholders would get shares in the new company.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Artster25/message/641764419</stembedurl>HON shares have risen nearly 3% over the past year.&nbsp; &nbsp;

A general exterior view of the logo sign on the Honeywell International Inc office building on January 15, 2024 in Basildon, United Kingdom. (Photo by John Keeble/Getty Images)

What’s Driving Honeywell Shares Up Today?

Honeywell said that Quantinuum, which is majority owned by Honeywell, plans to make a confidential submission for IPO to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The settlement comes after a federal judge rejected an earlier settlement in November.</li><li>Under the new settlement, Capital One will pay $425 million in restitution, including an estimated $34 million to New Yorkers who had 360 Savings accounts.</li></ul>Capital One shares plunged on Monday after a federal judge preliminarily approved the company's revised $425 million to settle a lawsuit related to its 360 ‌ Savings accounts with depositors who said they were cheated out of high interest rates.&nbsp;The settlement comes after a federal judge in November rejected an earlier settlement where Capital One agreed to pay depositors $300 million to cover interest the depositors could have earned and $125 million of additional interest to depositors who still have the 360 savings account.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">New Settlement</h2>The settlement, which has been preliminarily approved by the court on Monday, will require Capital One to pay $425 million in restitution, including an estimated $34 million to New Yorkers who had 360 Savings accounts.The settlement will also require Capital One to match 360 Savings and 360 Performance Savings interest rates, erasing the misleading two-tiered system of accounts at the heart of Attorney General James’ lawsuit and providing an estimated $530 million to consumers nationwide in future additional interest, according to a statement from Attorney General Letitia James.“After Attorney General James led a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general in opposing an earlier proposed class action settlement that did not deliver enough for Capital One customers who were wronged, this new settlement more than doubles the value of the earlier one,” said Attorney General Letitia James in a statement.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump’s 10% Credit Card Rate Cap Fears</h2>President Donald Trump on Friday said he was considering a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates, arguing that current rates of 20%–30% are excessively high and that he was moving to fulfill one of his campaign promises.Credit card companies are expected to get hit the most by this step if it is implemented, as their interest income will see a hit that typically accounts for the majority of credit card revenue and an even larger share of profit.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Retail sentiment around COF trended in ‘extremely bullish’ territory amid ‘extremely high’ message volume.&nbsp;Shares of Capital One have risen nearly 33% over the past year.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com. &nbsp;

Sign at the entrance to a Capital One Bank branch in Manhattan. (Photo by Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Capital One Shares Plunges - What’s With $425M Settlement?

 federal judge preliminarily approved the company's revised $425 million to settle a lawsuit related to its 360 ‌ Savings accounts with depositors who said they were cheated out of high interest rates. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The solution helps manufacturers optimize palletizing performance and accelerate automation deployment in their operations.</li><li>Teradyne earlier said it is opening a new U.S. operations hub in Wixom, Michigan in 2026 as part of its plans to meet surging demand for robotics in the U.S.</li></ul>Teradyne Robotics shares rallied to all-time high on Tuesday after it unveiled its robotic palletizing solution at CES 2026 in collaboration with Siemens.&nbsp;The solution combines Robotiq’s PAL Ready palletizing cell with Teradyne Robotics’ unit Universal Robots’ UR20 robot arm, which is integrated into Siemens’ automation hardware and uses its new digital twin composer software, the company said in a statement. &nbsp;It helps manufacturers optimize palletizing performance and accelerate automation deployment in their operations.&nbsp;“Our work with Robotiq and Universal Robots exemplifies what can happen when you mix together advanced automation and real-time digital twins with the power of industrial AI,”said Stuart McCutcheon, global vice president of sales and customer success, Siemens.<h2 class="st-heading-2">U.S. Expansion</h2>Teradyne in December announced that it is expanding its operations in the United States. It said it will open a new U.S. operations hub in Wixom, Michigan in 2026 as part of its plans to meet surging demand for robotics in the U.S.&nbsp;The new U.S. Operations Hub will support the re-industrialization of America with advanced robotics. The company is seeking to support the evolving needs of American industry, including productivity, reshoring, upskilling, and increased automation to address workforce challenges and enhance global competitiveness.“This new U.S. Operations Hub is a pivotal step to support the growth of advanced robotics in America and demonstrates our commitment to customers in the United States,” said Jean-Pierre Hathout, President of the Teradyne Robotics Group.Teradyne already has a large robotics customer base in North America and a regional robotics office in Novi, Michigan. The company is based in North Reading, Massachusetts with its robotics Research and Development based in Denmark.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Retail sentiment around TER trended in ‘neutral’ territory amid ‘high’ message volume.&nbsp;Shares in Teradyne have surged nearly 69% in the past one year.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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Teradyne Shares Soars To All-Time High — What’s Driving The Rally?

Teradyne on Tuesday unveiled its robotic palletizing solution at CES 2026 in collaboration with Siemens.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Cuban reportedly said that he was talking to Humana about “putting together direct-to-employer programs”.</li><li>Cuban sells mail-order medications directly to customers through Cost Plus Drugs company by removing middlemen such as pharmacy benefit managers.</li><li>Humana, meanwhile, is expanding its pharmacy business.</li></ul>Health insurance company Humana (HUM) is reportedly working with billionaire Mark Cuban on a potential pharmacy partnership.The announcement was made by Cuban and Humana CEO at the Forbes health care conference, Bloomberg <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-04/humana-working-with-mark-cuban-on-potential-pharmacy-partnership?srnd=homepage-asia">reported</a>. While the announcement was light on details, the move would step up pressure on larger pharmacy middlemen, the report noted.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Cuban, Humana Talk About Partnership</h2>Cuban reportedly said that he was talking to Humana about “putting together direct-to-employer programs”. Humana CEO Jim Rechtin also highlighted that he is looking to simplify the process of getting drugs from manufacturers to patients, Bloomberg reported.Cuban sells mail-order medications directly to customers through Cost Plus Drugs company by removing middlemen such as pharmacy benefit managers. The billionaire is critical of pharmacy benefit managers. Last month, the billionaire blamed PBMs for hiking the prices of GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss and as a treatment for diabetes.Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are third-party administrators that act as intermediaries between health insurance plans, pharmacies, and drug manufacturers to manage prescription drug benefits.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Humana’s Pharmacy Business</h2>Humana, meanwhile, is expanding its pharmacy business. It offers pharmacy under its CenterWell business division which also includes senior-focused primary care and home health services. In November, the company said that it witnessed continued strong CenterWell pharmacy growth with increased specialty volumes and strong direct to consumer growth, both exceeding previous expectations in 3Q25.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>HUM shares traded closed down about 2% on Thursday. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around HUM stayed within the ‘bearish’ territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume stayed at ‘low’ levels.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/HUM">HUM stock</a> is down marginally this year and by about 12% over the past 12 months.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/pepsico-close-to-striking-settlement-with-activist-giant-elliott-after-4-billion-push-for-change/cLIi4iXREj1">PepsiCo Is Close To Striking A Settlement With Activist Giant Elliott After Its $4B Push For Change</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

The MyHumana app page is displayed on a smartphone in the Apple App Store in front of the Humana Inc logo on October 30, 2024 in Chongqing, China. (Photo by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)

Billionaire Mark Cuban And Humana Tease A New Pharmacy Deal Aimed At Cutting Out Middlemen: Report

The announcement was made by Cuban and Humana CEO at the Forbes health care conference, Bloomberg reported.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Moderna said that the five-year term loan facility will strengthen its balance sheet and provide increased flexibility going forward.&nbsp;</li><li>The company continues to target cash breakeven by 2028 and to reduce its expected cash costs for 2026 and 2027.</li><li>It will build a vaccine franchise with as many as six approved products by 2028 and invest cash generated to diversify its portfolio. &nbsp;</li></ul>Vaccine maker Moderna (MRNA) said on Thursday that it has secured a $1.5 billion, five-year credit facility from Ares Management Credit Funds as it seeks to pivot into oncology and rare-disease therapeutics.The company is now eyeing 10% revenue growth in 2026. It said that the five-year term loan facility will strengthen its balance sheet and provide increased flexibility going forward.The initial tranche of $600 million, of three tranches, will be drawn upfront, the company <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://feeds.issuerdirect.com/news-release.html?newsid=9002529460187539&amp;symbol=MRNA">said</a>, followed by the option to avail $400 million through November 2027. The company can also draw another $500 million through November 2028 under the credit facility contingent on the achievement of key regulatory milestones.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Moderna’s Near-Term Goals</h2>The company <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://feeds.issuerdirect.com/news-release.html?newsid=5758345706655596&amp;symbol=MRNA">continues</a> to target cash breakeven by 2028 and reduce its 2026 and 2027 expected cash costs with cost management and by prioritizing certain research and development efforts.Moderna rose to fame during the COVID-19 pandemic with its mRNA-based vaccine Spikevax. In the third quarter of 2025, the company reported total revenue of $1 billion, down from $1.9 billion in the corresponding period of 2024, mainly due to lower COVID-19 vaccine sales. However, Covid vaccine sales accounted for a whopping 97% of the company’s overall revenue in the three months through the end of September."Over the next three years, we expect to build a large seasonal vaccine franchise for at-risk populations and invest the cash generated into oncology and rare disease therapeutics," CEO Stéphane Bancel said on Thursday.The company will build a vaccine franchise with as many as six approved products by 2028 and invest cash generated from its portfolio, including Spikevax, mRESVIA and mNEXSPIKE, as well as other yet-to-launch vaccines, including a flu-covid combination vaccine, into diversifying its portfolio.Investment in late-stage oncology and rare disease programs will set the company up for additional growth in 2027 and 2028, the company said.Moderna’s pipeline currently consists of two oncology therapies and two rare disease therapeutics that are under development. It discontinued four programs, including those for congenital Cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus, Varicella-Zoster virus and Glycogen Storage Disease Type 1a (GSD1a) as part of its efforts to prioritize some research investments.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MRNA">MRNA stock</a> remained in the ‘bearish’ territory, while message volume dropped from ‘low’ to ‘extremely low’.MRNA stock is down by 42% this year and by 35% over the past 12 months.&nbsp;Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/pacs-group-stock-soars-premarket-on-completion-of-audit-commitee-probe-upbeat-full-year-guidance/cLPAjZFREa9">PACS Group Stock Soars Premarket On Completion Of Audit Committee Probe, Upbeat Full-Year Guidance</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Moderna headquarters, exterior view, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. (Photo by: Plexi Images/GHI/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Moderna Secures $1.5B Credit Facility As It Seeks To Pivot Away From Vaccines

The company is now eyeing 10% revenue growth in 2026.

Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) said on Wednesday that its experts met with the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee on October 7 as it seeks to continue marketing versions of its IQOS heated tobacco products in the U.S. as modified risk tobacco products.The committee provides nonbinding recommendations to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products (CTP). The modified risk tobacco product designation granted by the FDA initially in 2020 allowed the company to advertise its perks, including that the IQOS system heats tobacco instead of burning it, significantly reducing the production of and users’ exposure to harmful chemicals.PMI has requested that it be allowed to continue marketing versions of IQOS as modified risk tobacco products.“We encourage the FDA to continue efforts to establish a timely scientific review process for smoke-free products—including for IQOS ILUMA, which has been pending FDA review for nearly two years and has globally shown even higher rates of legal-age adults fully switching from combustible cigarettes—that are a better choice for legal-age adults who would otherwise use traditional tobacco products, including combustible cigarettes,” PMI U.S. CEO Stacey Kennedy <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251008608945/en/Philip-Morris-International-Urges-U.S.-Food-and-Drug-Administration-Advisory-Committee-to-Recommend-Continued-Marketing-of-IQOS-as-Modified-Risk-Product">said</a>.The company estimates that there are approximately 34 million IQOS consumers globally who have moved away from cigarettes or significantly reduced their consumption as of June 30. PMI first entered the U.S. market in 2022, following its acquisition of Swedish Match.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around PM stock fell from 'extremely bullish' to 'bullish' territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume stayed at 'high' levels.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/PM">PM stock</a> is up by 28% this year and by 30% over the past 12 months.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/ford-faces-1-billion-hit-after-new-york-aluminum-plant-fire-analysts-say/ch6EZaVR3iF">Ford Faces Up To $1 Billion Hit After New York Aluminum Plant Fire, Analysts Reportedly Say</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

In this photo illustration, the logo of Philip Morris International Inc. is displayed on a smartphone screen, with the company's branding in the background, on April 20, 2025, in Chongqing, China. (Photo by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)

Philip Morris Seeks FDA Approval To Keep IQOS Modified Risk Designation For Later Versions Of Device

The modified risk tobacco product designation granted by the FDA initially in 2020 allowed the company to advertise IQOS’ perks. 

Shares of CarMax (KMX) slumped 24% on Thursday morning after the company’s second-quarter earnings fell below Wall Street expectations, sparking a downgrade by Wedbush.<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://media.carmax.com/press-releases/news-release/2025/CarMax-Reports-Second-Quarter-Fiscal-Year-2026-Results/default.aspx">Total vehicle sales</a> for the company declined 4.1% year-over-year in the quarter to 338,031 units, resulting in a 6% decrease in revenue to $6.59 billion, which fell short of the estimated $7.02 billion. Net earnings per share came in at $0.64, down from $0.85 in the corresponding quarter of 2024.Total net income declined 28% to $95.4 million, while income from the company’s auto finance business fell 11.2% to $102.6 million. The company pinned the drop in income from the auto finance segment to an increase in the provision for loan losses, which outweighed growth in net interest margin.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/KMX">KMX stock</a> stayed within ‘extremely bullish’ territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume rose from ‘high’ to ‘extremely high’ levels.CEO Bill Nash admitted that the quarter was “challenging,” but said the used auto retailer remains confident in its long-term strategy. Wedbush subsequently downgraded CarMax to ‘Neutral’ from ‘Outperform’ and revised the price target to $54, down from $84.The new price target implies a downside of about 5% from the stock’s closing price on Wednesday.The "weak results" in Q2 underperformed expectations across "all key metrics," Wedbush said. &nbsp;These results are amplifying investors' concerns around management's ability to sustain market leadership and drive additional growth, according to the analyst. Wedbush is now eyeing a potential revision of its estimates for the company following the earnings call.KMX stock is down 46% this year and approximately 41% over the past 12 months.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/pepgen-stock-more-than-doubles-on-thursday/chDla07R34F">PepGen Stock More Than Doubles On Thursday – Check Out The New Price Targets On Wall Street</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A view of a CarMax dealership on April 10, 2025 in Santa Rosa, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Why Did CarMax Stock Tumble 24% Today?

Total vehicle sales of the company fell 4.1% year-over-year in the second quarter to 338,031 units, dragging revenue by 6% to $6.59 billion.

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