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Meta Platforms, Inc. engages in the development of social media applications. It builds technology that helps people connect and share, find communities, and grow businesses. It operates through the Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL) segments. The FoA segment consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and other services. The RL segment includes augmented, mixed and virtual reality related consumer hardware, software, and content. The company was founded by Mark Elliot Zuckerberg, Dustin Moskovitz, Chris R. Hughes, Andrew McCollum, and Eduardo P. Saverin on February 4, 2004, and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

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META is trending downwards following news of a planned bond sale to fund AI investments, sparking concerns about increased spending and potential impact on shareholder value. The community is debating whether the dip presents a buying opportunity, considering the company's fundamentals and long-term growth potential amid the AI push. Some investors are drawing comparisons to past overspending concerns while others see it as a strategic move for future growth.

RAGE GUY (RAGE) is a cryptocurrency inspired by the Rage Guy meme, one of the earliest and most recognizable characters from internet rage comics. The project captures the cultural legacy of early meme history and brings it onto the blockchain in tokenized form. It is designed as a community-driven digital asset that celebrates internet culture, nostalgia, and the role memes play in shaping online communities.

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RAGE CRYPTO is trending as the community rallies behind the OG meme, fueled by a desire to reclaim internet culture. Discussions center on achieving the #1 spot and bringing back the spirit of the 2021 meme era. The community emphasizes belief, teamwork, and rejecting traditional financial analysis in favor of cultural relevance.

Reddit, Inc. operates an entertainment, social networking, and news website where registered community members can submit content. It provides online news services where users can select and rank web content. The firm also offers a personalized filter on the day's story, using previous votes to determine what new things the user might like to read. The company was founded by Steven Ladd Huffman and Alexis Ohanian on June 23, 2005 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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Reddit's stock is trending as investors anticipate upcoming earnings, with the community closely watching key metrics like user growth and advertising revenue. Bullish sentiment is fueled by analysts setting higher price targets and highlighting potential from AI and data licensing deals. Short interest is also a key factor being watched.

Cambium Networks Corp. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of wireless broadband networking infrastructure solutions for network operators. Its products include point-to-point, enterprise Wi-Fi and switching, CCTV, software, and point-to multipoint. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL.

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CMBM is trending due to excitement around its integration with Starlink, with retail traders discussing a potential short squeeze and high trading volume. Community members are debating resistance levels and potential price targets, while also weighing the company's fundamentals and potential for further gains. The stock's volatile price action and significant overnight gains have fueled speculation about its short-term trajectory.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. engages in the business of developing and operating restaurants that serve a relevant menu of burritos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and salads made using fresh, high-quality ingredients. The company was founded by Steve Ells in 1993 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.

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Chipotle ($CMG) is trending due to a significant drop following a lowered sales outlook, sparking discussions about consumer spending and the company's value proposition. Community members are debating whether the dip is a buying opportunity or a sign of deeper issues with the brand, citing concerns about pricing, portion sizes, and competition in the fast-casual dining sector.

Alphabet, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in software, health care, transportation, and other technologies. It operates through the following segments: Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets. The Google Services segment includes products and services, such as ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Google Maps, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. The Google Cloud segment refers to infrastructure and platform services, collaboration tools, and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment relates to the sale of healthcare-related services and internet services. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on October 2, 2015 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

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GOOGL is trending as investors anticipate earnings, with community members pointing to the stock's recent strength and potential AI-driven growth. Discussions include Google's partnership with Reliance Jio in India and its increased capital expenditure outlook, with some expecting the stock to test the $300 level. Bullish sentiment is fueled by positive analyst ratings and expectations of a strong quarter.

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GOOG is trending as it approaches earnings, fueled by optimism around its AI and cloud services. The community is actively discussing the stock's impressive run and debating whether it's overbought, while also noting Google's expansion into new sectors like nuclear energy.

Emergent BioSolutions Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of medical countermeasures. It operates through the following segments: Commercial Product Sales, MCM Product Sales, and Services. The Commercial Product Sales segment includes NARCAN products and other commercial products that were sold as part of the travel health business. The MCM Product Sales segment focuses on the Anthrax - MCM products, Smallpox - MCM products and other products. The Services segment consists of the company’s Bioservices offerings. It offers products for civilian and military populations that address accidental, intentional, and naturally occurring public health threats. The company was founded by Fuad El-Hibri on September 5, 1998 and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD.

Emergent Biosolutions Inc

EBS is trending due to raised FY25 EBITDA guidance, sparking optimism about the company's future profitability. The community is discussing the potential for a significant stock re-rating and a short squeeze, with some highlighting the low P/E ratio relative to the broader market. Discussions also involve potential catalysts like government appropriations and debt refinancing.

United States Antimony Corp. engages in the extraction, processing and sale of antimony, zeolite, silver, and gold products. It operates through the following segments: United States Antimony Operations, Mexican Antimony Operations, Precious Metals Recovery, and United States Zeolite Operations. The company was founded by John C. Lawrence in June 1968 and is headquartered in Thompson Falls, MT.

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UAMY is trending as investors debate its recent pullback despite increased revenue guidance and positive developments at its Montana mining site; the community speculates about potential short attacks and the impact of broader market forces, while also closely watching for updates from an upcoming corporate presentation amid discussions about the company's long-term potential in the critical minerals sector.

FMC Corp. is an agricultural sciences company, which engages in the provision of solutions to growers and development of pipeline in crop protection, plant health, agriculture, pest control, and turf management. It offers insect control products under the Rynaxypyr and Cyazypyr brands, herbicides under the Authority, Boral, Centium, Command, and Gamit brands, insecticides under the Talstar and Hero brands, flutriafol-based fungicides, and bionematicides under the Quartzo and Presence brands. The company was founded by John Bean in 1883 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

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FMC Corp. is experiencing a significant drop, driven by a dividend cut and lowered full-year earnings expectations, prompting community concern about potential debt issues and bankruptcy. Despite the downturn, some investors view the stock as oversold, anticipating a turnaround as the company focuses on debt reduction. Community members are actively discussing entry points, potential rebound levels, and whether the steep decline is an overreaction.

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Chinese technology giant&nbsp;Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (BABA) has reportedly rolled out a fresh update to its Qwen-line of AI tools, unveiling a model capable of generating and transforming images from both text and visuals.According to a Bloomberg&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-27/alibaba-unveils-latest-ai-service-for-images-in-push-for-users?srnd=phx-technology">report</a>, Qwen VLo adds progressive image creation, showing users each step of an evolving picture. Expanding on the capabilities of Qwen2.5-VL, Qwen VLo introduces enhanced tools for both image creation and modification.&nbsp;Following the news,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BABA">Alibaba’s stock</a> inched higher by 0.2% in Friday afternoon trade.Users can input prompts, such as “create&nbsp;an image of an adorable cat,” or upload a photo like one of a cat, and provide instructions,&nbsp;such as&nbsp;“place&nbsp;a hat on the cat.” A key addition is its progressive rendering function, which allows users to observe the visual output as it takes shape step by step.The company has also&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/alibaba-reportedly-launches-qwen3-ai-models-optimized-for-apple-mlx-architecture/chlnz8rRRRC">introduced</a> its newest suite of Qwen3 AI models, tailored specifically for Apple devices, including iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and desktop Macs.While best known for its leadership in online retail, Alibaba has been rapidly advancing its efforts in the field of artificial intelligence. CEO Eddie Wu recently emphasized that the company’s top focus is now on developing artificial general intelligence technology designed to replicate human-level thinking.Alibaba's cloud division&nbsp;also&nbsp;announced plans to open a second data facility in South Korea, aiming to tap into the growing demand for generative AI technologies. The facility is expected to be up and running by late June.Alibaba&nbsp;said it plans&nbsp;to allocate a minimum of RMB 380 billion ($53 billion) over the next three years toward strengthening its cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure.&nbsp;This initiative represents a significant step up from the company’s total investment in these areas over the past decade.The company’s latest offering positions it to rival emerging multimodal AI frameworks, competing with startups like OpenAI and domestic Chinese firms such as DeepSeek.&nbsp;Alibaba has been swiftly enhancing its Qwen lineup to support text, image, audio, and video across devices like phones and laptops, according to the report.&nbsp;On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Alibaba remained in ‘bearish’ territory.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:959/111;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_06_27_130532_png_eec87ee469.webp" alt="BABA's Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 1.15 p.m. ET on Jun.27, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="959" height="111"><figcaption>BABA's Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 1.15 p.m. ET on Jun.27, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Alibaba stock has gained over 34% year-to-date and over 57% in the last 12 months.Also See:<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/disney-stock-gains-after-guggenheim-price-hike/chmWbuCRReb">&nbsp;Disney Stock Gains After Guggenheim Price Hike On Bundling Potential: Retail’s Keeps Neutral Ground</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Exchange Rate: 1RMB = $0.14

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Alibaba Expands Qwen AI Suite In Broader AI Push, But Retail Sentiment Stays Tepid

Alibaba’s new Qwen VLo AI model enables real-time text-to-image editing as the company ramps up efforts to rival global AI leaders and deepen its push into generative technology.

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Alibaba’s new Qwen VLo AI model enables real-time text-to-image editing as the company ramps up efforts to rival global AI leaders and deepen its push into generative technology.


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Chinese technology giant Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) has reportedly launched its latest Qwen3 artificial intelligence models, optimized for Apple's MLX architecture.&nbsp;A Reuters report said these models are designed to run seamlessly across a variety of Apple devices, including iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and Macs.&nbsp;This development marks a significant step in enhancing the integration of Alibaba's AI technologies with Apple's hardware ecosystem.Alibaba’s statement on WeChat said that the Qwen3 models are engineered to deliver advanced AI functionalities directly on Apple devices.&nbsp;This collaboration highlights the increasing synergy between the two tech giants, aiming to deliver enhanced AI capabilities to users on their personal devices.In February, Alibaba partnered with Apple to introduce artificial intelligence features on iPhones available in the Chinese market.The Qwen3 series introduces several innovative features, including a hybrid reasoning framework that allows for dynamic switching between complex, multi-step reasoning tasks and rapid, context-driven responses.&nbsp;This flexibility is achieved through the integration of dense and Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) models. Additionally, the models support 119 languages and dialects, expanding their accessibility to a global audience.A SCMP report indicated that&nbsp;Alibaba’s Co-founder and Chair, Joe Tsai, decided to make the company’s Qwen models open source, emphasizing their ability to spur growth in AI-powered applications and cloud services.Tsai stated at the VivaTech trade fair in Paris on June 11 that releasing its large language models (LLMs) to the public would broaden access to AI and support the expansion of Alibaba’s cloud business.China’s leading tech firms have rapidly introduced low-cost AI solutions following the debut of a powerful model by local startup DeepSeek, which claimed it developed the system for only a few million dollars.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Alibaba remained in ‘neutral’ territory with ‘normal’ message volume.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:799/90;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_06_16_140933_png_3678c192cc.webp" alt="BABA's Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 02:15 p.m. ET on Jun.16, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="799" height="90"><figcaption>BABA's Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 02:15 p.m. ET on Jun.16, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BABA">Alibaba stock</a> has gained over 37% year-to-date and over 56% in the last 12 months.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/microsoft-strengthens-european-cloud-compliance-with-new-data-protection-measures/chlnUlqRRRx">Microsoft Strengthens European Cloud Compliance With New Data Protection Measures: Retail Sentiment Sees No Traction</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Alibaba Reportedly Launches Qwen3 AI Models Optimized For Apple's MLX Architecture: Retail Sees No Reason To Cheer

Alibaba has unveiled Qwen3 AI models optimized for Apple’s MLX, enabling advanced AI features across iPhones, iPads, and Macs.

Shares of Chinese EV maker Li Auto (LI) were in the spotlight on Thursday morning after the company’s second quarter guidance fell below Wall Street expectations despite an upbeat first quarter report.Li Auto <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ir.lixiang.com/news-releases/news-release-details/li-auto-inc-announces-unaudited-first-quarter-2025-financial">expects</a> total revenue in the second quarter (Q2) to be between RMB32.5 billion ($4.51 billion) and RMB33.8 billion ($4.69 billion), representing a YoY increase of 2.5% to 6.7%, but below an analyst estimate of RMB34.40 billion.Li Auto reported total revenues of RMB25.9 billion in the first quarter, representing an increase of 1.1% from the first quarter of 2024, and above an analyst estimate of RMB25.12 billion, as per Finchat data.Adjusted and diluted net earnings per American Depositary Share (ADS) was RMB0.96 in the quarter, compared with RMB1.21 in the corresponding quarter of 2024, but above an analyst estimate of RMB0.64.Li Auto delivered 92,864 vehicles in the three months through the end of March, compared to 80,400 units in the corresponding quarter of 2024.For the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, Li Auto expects to deliver between 123,000 and 128,000 vehicles, representing a year-over-year (YoY) increase of 13.3% to 17.9%.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Li Auto jumped from ‘bearish’ to ‘bullish’ territory over the past 24 hours while message volume rose from ‘normal’ to ‘high’ levels.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:628/63;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_05_29_at_9_05_46_AM_png_0b7a99ed29.webp" alt="LI's Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 9:05 a.m. ET on May 29, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="628" height="63"><figcaption>LI's Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 9:05 a.m. ET on May 29, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>A Stocktwits user, however, opined they are looking to short the stock on Thursday.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/corruptmarket/message/616157947</stembedurl>Another user believes the shares will fall below $26.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/corruptmarket/message/616159687</stembedurl><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/LI">LI stock</a> is up by about 19% this year and by about 42% over the past 12 months.Read Next: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/amazon-zoox-recalls-270-robotaxis-after-crash-in-san-francisco/ch0A8LzRbtV">Amazon’s Zoox Recalls 270 Robotaxis After Crash In San Francisco</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Exchange Rate: 1 RMB = 0.14 USD

Employees adjust new energy vehicles at the workshop of Li Auto Changzhou Manufacturing Base on December 10, 2024 in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province of China. (Photo by Chen Wei/VCG via Getty Images)

Li Auto Q2 Guidance Disappoints Wall Street Despite Upbeat Q1 Earnings: Retail Eyes Stock Below $26

Total revenue in the second quarter is expected to be between RMB32.5 billion and RMB33.8 billion, below an analyst estimate of RMB34.40 billion. 

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NetEase Inc (NTES) shares traded 8.5% higher in Thursday’s premarket after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter (Q1) earnings.The Chinese gaming player&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ir.netease.com/system/files-encrypted/nasdaq_kms/assets/2025/05/15/4-33-36/Q1%202025%20Earnings%20Release.pdf">reported</a> a first-quarter FY25 revenue growth of 7.4% year-on-year (YOY) to RMB28.8 billion ($4 billion), beating the analyst consensus estimate of RMB28.4 billion,&nbsp;as per Finchat data.Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of RMB3.50 ($0.48) also beat the consensus estimate of RMB2.74. Adjusted earnings per American depository shares (EPADS) totaled $2.41.Games and related value-added services revenue rose 12.1% to RMB24.0 billion ($3.3 billion). Revenues from the operation of online games accounted for approximately 97.5% of the segment’s net sales.Youdao revenue declined 6.7% YOY to RMB1.3 billion ($178.9 million). NetEase Cloud Music revenue fell&nbsp;8.4% YOY to RMB1.9 billion ($256.1 million).Total operating expenses decreased 14.4% to RMB8.0 billion ($1.1 billion). The gross profit for the quarter&nbsp;increased 8.6% to RMB 18.5 billion ($2.5 billion). The company held $5.75 billion in cash and equivalents as of March 31.&nbsp;The quarter's operating&nbsp;net&nbsp;cash flow was $1.67 billion.“We entered 2025 with solid momentum, fueled by our ongoing innovation and new titles that strengthen our reach across genres and resonate with players around the world,” said CEO William Ding.NetEase, a company that earns a large share of its income from online gaming, cloud computing, and e-commerce, has been particularly exposed to challenges arising from trade tensions between the U.S. and China.The company’s stock heaved a sigh of relief on Monday following an announcement from the U.S. and China that they had agreed to suspend the majority of tariffs for the next 90 days.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment jumped to 'bullish' from ‘bearish’ the previous day.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:645/72;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_05_15_073656_png_6c9ba23733.webp" alt="NTES's Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 08:20 a.m. ET on May 15, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="645" height="72"><figcaption>NTES's Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 08:20 a.m. ET on May 15, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NTES">NetEase</a> stock added 20% in 2025 and 8.45% in the last 12 months.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/coreweave-stock-slips-despite-2025-q1-revenue-beat-positive-guidance/chitpkoRbVg">CoreWeave Retail Traders Eye Buying The Dip As Stock Slips Despite Q1 Revenue Beat, Positive Guidance</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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NetEase Stock Rises On Strong Q1 Earnings, Retail Turns Bullish

The company’s revenue rose 7%, with games and related services sales gaining 12%.

U.S.-listed shares of Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) dropped 5% in pre-market trading on Thursday after its March quarter revenue fell below Wall Street expectations amid a fierce price battle between China’s e-commerce platforms.The Chinese e-commerce giant <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250514856295/en/Alibaba-Group-Announces-March-Quarter-2025-and-Fiscal-Year-2025-Results">reported</a> quarterly revenue of RMB236.45 billion ($32.81 billion), marking an increase of 7% year-over-year (YoY), but below an analyst estimate of $33.3 billion, as per Koyfin data.Net income attributable to shareholders came in at RMB12.38 billion ($1.72 billion), marking a jump of 279% YoY, but below estimates of an expected RMB24.7 billion, as cited by CNBC.The company attributed the rise in net income to the change in the value of equity investments, increase in income from operations, and decrease in impairment of equity method investments, partly offset by losses arising from the disposal of subsidiaries.The company’s Taobao and Tmall Group divisions saw total revenue rise 9% YoY to RMB101.37 billion, owing to an improvement in take rate. Customer management revenue jumped 12%, while Chinese commercial wholesale revenue in the segment rose 17%.Revenue from Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group grew 22% YoY to RMB33.58 billion, while Cloud Intelligence Group revenue rose 18% YoY to RMB30.13 billion. The Cloud intelligence group revenue was spurred by strong demand for AI, with AI-related product revenue achieving triple-digit growth for the seventh consecutive quarter.CEO Eddie Wu said the company would focus on driving AI and Cloud businesses as a new engine for long-term growth.CFO Toby Xu also said that the company remains confident in its outlook and will continue investing in its core businesses.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BABA">BABA stock</a> is up by about 58% this year and has gained 66% over the past 12 months.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/swing-trade-picks-indigo-oil-india-angel-one-according-to-orchid-research/chitHLrRbVN">Indigo, Oil India, Angel One Show Strong Chart Patterns, Says SEBI RA Orchid Research</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.(Exchange Rate: 1 RMB= 0.14 USD)

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Alibaba Stock Drops Pre-Market After Quarterly Revenue Misses Estimates

The Chinese e-commerce giant reported quarterly revenue of $32.81 billion, marking an increase of 7% year-on-year but below an analyst estimate of $33.3 billion.

E-commerce giant Alibaba Group’s (BABA) affiliate Ant Group has <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2025/0425/2025042502627.pdf">entered</a> the brokerage business through the acquisition of a 50.55% controlling stake in Bright Smart Securities &amp; Commodities Group for HK$2.81 billion ($362 million).The news of the acquisition pushed the Hong-Kong listed shares of Bright Smart Securities soaring over 81% on Monday afternoon.According to a Reuters <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/world/china/bright-smart-securities-rises-record-after-being-acquired-by-ant-group-2025-04-28/">report</a>, Bright Smart chairman Yip Mow Lum is offloading 857.98 million shares of the company at HK$3.28 apiece to Ant Group's Wealthiness and Prosperity Holding.The Ant Group company will then have to make an unconditional mandatory cash offer for all the issued shares, the report stated.On April 25, Ant Group paid a deposit of HK$281.4 million, representing 10% of the total consideration of the sale to Bright Smart.The company said that it intends to maintain Bright Smart's stock exchange listing following the closing of the deal.Founded by billionaire Jack Ma, fintech giant Ant is 33% controlled by Alibaba. The group owns the mobile payment platform Alipay.Ant was planning an IPO in Shanghai in 2020, but the Shanghai Stock Exchange suspended it due to regulatory concerns. The company subsequently dropped its Hong Kong listing as well.Chinese President Xi Jinping personally decided to halt the initial public offering of Ant, The Wall Street Journal had <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/world/china/china-president-xi-jinping-halted-jack-ma-ant-ipo-11605203556">reported</a>. Ma had criticised the Chinese government’s tight financial regulation for holding back technology development at an event in Shanghai before the IPO. &nbsp;In July 2023, Ant Group was fined RMB 7.12 billion (approximately $98 million) by the People’s Bank of China for non-compliance with regulations, including anti-money laundering requirements.The company was forced to restructure following the scrapping of the IPO. In September, the company refinanced its $6.5 billion offshore credit line, which was established in 2019, to expand its reach beyond China and offset slowing growth in the country, according to a Bloomberg <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-12/jack-ma-backed-ant-is-refinancing-a-credit-line-of-6-5-billion">report</a>.NYSE-listed <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BABA">shares of Alibaba</a> traded over 2% lower on Monday afternoon.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/sandoz-ceo-slams-proposal-for-europe-wide-medicine-list-price/chQURylRbhn">Sandoz CEO Richard Saynor Slams Proposal For Europe-Wide List Price For New Medicines, Says Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Ant Group's Wealthiness and Prosperity Holding will purchase 857.98 million shares of Bright Smart Securities, representing approximately 50.55% of the total issued shares, for HK$3.28 per share.

NYSE-listed shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) (TSM) dipped nearly 1% in Wednesday’s pre-market trading after a Financial Times report suggested the company’s recently announced $100 billion U.S. investment plan reflects an “intention” rather than a “promise.”The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ft.com/content/34106b33-a6b1-4de7-ae76-e0e801534d9b">report</a> highlighted that while the pledge has temporarily eased political pressure, TSMC has yet to outline specifics on how and when the investment will be deployed, leaving investors uneasy.&nbsp;It noted that TSMC’s latest pledge is significantly different from past commitments. When TSMC first pledged to build semiconductor&nbsp;fabrication plants (fabs) in Arizona during Trump’s first term, it provided detailed construction schedules.&nbsp;The same applied when it expanded its U.S. investment to $40 billion in 2022 and then $65 billion in April 2024.This time, the company has merely stated that it will add three new fabs to the three already announced, along with two facilities for advanced packaging. No precise timeline or breakdown of the $100 billion expenditure has been given.The report also pointed out that despite the scale of the investment, TSMC’s U.S. operations will remain a fraction of its global business.&nbsp;Analysts estimate that by the early 2030s, the Arizona fabs&nbsp;will generate no more than one-third of the company’s total revenue.&nbsp;Industry experts also warn that building six fabs simultaneously is seen as unrealistic due to labor shortages and supply chain constraints. TSMC’s Arizona plants are currently unprofitable, and analysts estimate they will require a 40% gross margin by the early 2030s to sustain overall profitability.Additionally, TSMC’s new R&amp;D unit in Arizona will focus on refining existing chip-making processes rather than developing next-generation technology, reinforcing the view that the company is not shifting its core research operations out of Taiwan, according to the report.It added that some industry insiders speculate that the U.S. government may eventually pressure TSMC to support struggling domestic manufacturers like Intel. Others fear that once TSMC completes its U.S. investments, regulators could move to designate the company a monopoly and consider breaking it up.TSMC has not yet commented on the FT report.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1292/301;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_04_02_071231_png_831be24e07.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-04-02 071231.png" width="1292" height="301"><figcaption>TSMC retail sentiment and message volume on April 2 as of 7:15 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around TSMC’s stock edged higher but remained in ‘bearish’ territory.&nbsp;One user echoed concerns raised in the Financial Times report, suggesting that Trump is using tariffs as leverage to pressure&nbsp;countries into favorable deals.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Rubi_Rosa/message/610000731</stembedurl>According to a Bloomberg&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/wolfspeed-stock-takes-biggest-hit-among-semiconductor-stocks/chf2AC5RbIe">report</a>, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is reportedly considering withholding&nbsp;Chips Act grants unless companies commit to scaling up their domestic manufacturing efforts, using TSMC as an example.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TSM">TSMC’s stock</a> has dropped nearly 15% in 2025, even though it remains up by over 22% over the past 12 months.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/wolfspeed-stock-takes-biggest-hit-among-semiconductor-stocks/chf2AC5RbIe">Wolfspeed Takes Biggest Hit Among Semiconductor Stocks After CHIPS Funding Reportedly Comes Under Fire – Retail Isn’t Panicking</a>

TSMC’s $100B Pledge Reportedly Fails to Convince Investors, Analysts – Retail Remains Bearish As Stock Dips Pre-Market

According to a report by the Financial Times, some industry insiders speculate that the U.S. government may eventually pressure TSMC to support struggling domestic manufacturers like Intel. 

U.S.-listed shares of Taiwan Semiconductors Manufacturing (TSM) climbed more than 1% in after-market trade on Wednesday, after the chip maker reported profit that beat expectations and issued a robust outlook for 2025.Earnings per share were $2.24 for the quarter, largely in line with Wall Street’s estimate of $2.20 per share.TSMC reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.24 for the fourth quarter, slightly ahead of Wall Street’s estimate of $2.20.&nbsp;Net income for the period came in at $11.38 billion, surpassing the $11.29 billion forecast and representing a 57% year-over-year increase, according to Koyfin.The company also provided a strong revenue forecast for the first quarter of 2025, expecting sales between $25 billion and $25.8 billion, ahead of market expectations of $24.7 billion.&nbsp;Additionally, TSMC projects a gross margin of 57% to 59%, exceeding the consensus estimate of 56.8%.The company already&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/taiwan-semiconductor-tops-analyst-estimates-posts-record-2024-revenue-fueled-by-ai/chGWVWMRZq">announced</a> its revenue numbers last week.&nbsp;Its December quarter revenue came in at $26.36 billion, growing by 38.8% year-on-year, ahead of analyst estimates of $26.26 billion, according to Stocktwits data.For the full year, TSMC reported revenue of $87.8 billion, growing by 33.9% over 2023 – surpassing its&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/retail-backs-tsmc-30-percent-revenue-growth-forecast/chGthsmRnT">official target</a> of a 30% annual increase.&nbsp;“Our business in the fourth quarter was supported by strong demand for our industry-leading 3nm and 5nm technologies,” said Wendell Huang, Senior VP and Chief Financial Officer of TSMC.&nbsp;The advanced 3nm and 5nm chips accounted for 60% of total wafer revenue, while 7nm chips contributed 14%.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1286/294;" src="https://st-everywhere-cms-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Screenshot_2025_01_16_021657_96de731f5c.png" alt="Screenshot 2025-01-16 021657.png" width="1286" height="294"><figcaption>Taiwan Semiconductors Manufacturing ADR Sentiment and Message Volume on Jan.16 as of 2:16 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment surged to ‘extremely bullish’ (93/100) from ‘bullish’ a day ago, marking a year-high. Message volumes also spiked to ‘extremely high’ from ‘high’ levels during the same period.Users on the platform speculated that TSMC’s positive earnings report could spark a broader rally in semiconductor stocks.&nbsp;Some noted that the results were especially promising for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), one of TSMC’s largest customers.&nbsp;At the time of writing, AMD’s stock had edged up 0.3%.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/mr2d2/message/600262295</stembedurl><stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Etrading/message/600262515</stembedurl>Others anticipate that <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TSM">TSMC’s stock</a> will open higher on Thursday, regardless of whether they have a wider market impact.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Steve_TheBull_Rogers/message/600262819</stembedurl><stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/BobbyTheBandit/message/600262756</stembedurl>TSMC’s stock has gained over 100% in the past year and is up 2.5% year-to-date.&nbsp;$1 = NT$2.91For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/rigetti-quantum-stock-surges-retail-sentiment-bullish-ceo-cautions/chGtS8XRnd">Rigetti Continues To Surge Amid Quantum Stocks Rally, Lifting Retail Sentiment Even As CEO Calls For Caution</a>

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TSMC Stock Rises After-Market On Profit Beat, Positive Outlook: Retail Sentiment Surges To Year-High

TSMC’s 3nm and 5nm chips drove strong fourth-quarter growth, with retail investors on Stocktwits anticipating further gains ahead, which may trigger a broader rally for the semiconductor sector.

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