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Bitcoin is the world's first decentralized cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It enables peer-to-peer electronic cash transactions without intermediaries like banks or governments, operating on a blockchain secured by Proof of Work mining and the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm.   With a fixed supply cap of 21 million coins and programmatic halvings every four years that reduce miner rewards, Bitcoin is designed as a deflationary digital asset often called "digital gold." Its value stems from solving the double-spending problem without trusted intermediaries, creating the first truly scarce digital asset with censorship resistance and permissionless access that no government, corporation, or individual can control.  Bitcoin operates as a decentralized peer-to-peer network where transactions are recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain, distributed across thousands of computers globally. Transactions are grouped into blocks added approximately every 10 minutes through mining, where specialized computers compete to solve complex mathematical puzzles.   Bitcoin has achieved mainstream adoption through multiple vectors. The January 2024 SEC approval of 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs opened Bitcoin investment to traditional finance participants, and corporations like Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) are using Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset to protect against currency debasement, offering MSTR holders amplified exposure to Bitcoin.   The Bitcoin ecosystem continues to evolve with innovations like Ordinals, which emerged in January 2023 to enable NFT-like functionality directly on Bitcoin, and BRC-20 tokens, an experimental standard for creating fungible tokens using Ordinal inscriptions. BTCFi (Bitcoin Finance) represents emerging financial applications extending beyond Bitcoin's traditional role, with protocols like Babylon allowing Bitcoin holders to stake BTC to secure Proof of Stake chains.

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Bitcoin is seeing a flurry of community discussion as the price hovers near key resistance levels, with many traders anticipating a breakout toward 80k. Sentiment is currently divided between bullish optimism driven by institutional ETF inflows and institutional buying, and caution regarding market volatility and geopolitical headlines.

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Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (SOXL) is experiencing an unprecedented, parabolic rally driven by intense AI-sector optimism, historic institutional buying, and a record-breaking streak of consecutive green days. The community is deeply polarized, with bulls emboldened by sustained momentum and massive gains, while bears are increasingly vocal about the lack of fundamental justification, citing extreme technical overextension and looming recession risks as signs that a sharp correction is imminent.

POET Technologies, Inc. engages in the designing, developing, manufacturing and sale of opto-electronic solutions for the sensing, data communications and telecommunications markets. It developed POET Optical Interposer platform, which allows the integration of electronic and photonic devices into a single multi-chip module. The company was founded on November 14, 1985 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

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POET Technologies is rallying as investors pile into the stock following confirmation of a significant order from Celestial AI, which was recently acquired by Marvell, fueling excitement about the company's role in the AI infrastructure supply chain. The community is actively discussing the stock's parabolic price action and its potential for a short squeeze, with many retail holders dismissing recent bearish short reports while eagerly anticipating potential partnerships with hyperscalers.

Dogecoin is an open-source digital currency based on the "Doge" meme that functions as a peer-to-peer medium for fast payments and digital tipping. Unlike projects backed by corporate entities, its value is driven by a global community, and the project is managed by a decentralized group of volunteers and the non-profit Dogecoin Foundation rather than a formal company.  Originally created in 2013 by software engineers Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer as a market parody, the project held no public sale or venture capital rounds. The network operates as a fork of LuckyCoin, which itself was a fork of Litecoin, using a proof of work consensus mechanism. It employs the Scrypt algorithm to ensure the mining process remains fast and efficient, with new blocks processed every 60 seconds. A unique technical feature is its use of merged mining, allowing miners to secure Dogecoin simultaneously with other Scrypt-based networks like Litecoin.  To keep transaction fees low and the network running indefinitely, Dogecoin features an uncapped supply where new coins are added forever. In a major regulatory milestone in March 2026, a joint SEC and CFTC framework officially classified Dogecoin as a digital commodity, placing it in the same asset category as gold or oil.

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Dogecoin is capturing attention as community members debate whether the asset is primed for a breakout or trapped in a stagnant consolidation phase, with frequent comparisons to other trending memecoins. Conversations are dominated by retail investors balancing long-term optimism regarding future utility with frustration over the lack of significant momentum.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. engages in the semiconductor business. Its products include processors, accelerators, graphics, adaptive SoCs, FPGAs, and SOMs, and software, tools, and apps. The firm offers artificial intelligence, industries, workloads, and gaming solutions. The company was founded by W. J. Sanders III on May 1, 1969 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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Advanced Micro Devices Inc

Advanced Micro Devices is surging alongside the broader semiconductor sector, fueled by intense investor focus on the data center and CPU demand cycle that has also boosted Intel and other chip stocks. Community discussions highlight strong bullish sentiment driven by AI momentum, though many participants are debating whether the current parabolic price action and record-high RSI levels indicate a sustainable secular rally or a vulnerable, overbought bubble.

Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical stage genome editing company, which engages in the development of curative therapeutics using the CRISPR/Cas9 system. Its CRISPR/Cas9 system transforms medicine by both producing therapeutics that permanently edit and/or correct disease-associated genes in the human body with a single treatment course, and creates engineered cells that can treat oncological and immunological diseases. The company was founded by Andrew May, Luciano Marraffini, Rodolphe Barrangou, Nessan Bermingham, Rachel Haurwitz, Erik Sontheimer, Jennifer Doudna, and Derrick Rossi in May 2014 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Intellia Therapeutics Inc

Intellia Therapeutics is currently surging and trending as a major short squeeze candidate following the FDA's decision to lift clinical holds on its key heart disease trial, a move that fundamentally de-risks its gene-editing pipeline. The community is focused on the massive short interest and the potential for a significant rally as traders weigh this regulatory win against an upcoming Phase 3 readout for its hereditary angioedema therapy.

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Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares (SOXS) is trending as frustrated investors react to a record-breaking rally in the semiconductor sector that has left bearish positions heavily underwater. Community discourse is dominated by intense debates over volatility decay, the sustainability of the sector's parabolic growth, and tactical strategies for managing leveraged ETF risk amidst widespread calls for an imminent pullback.

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

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Coinbase is trending as traders closely watch the stock's tight correlation with Bitcoin's momentum and navigate the impact of regulatory scrutiny from a recent New York lawsuit. Community discussions are heavily focused on the stock's technical struggle at key resistance levels and speculative potential for a breakout driven by upcoming legislative developments in crypto policy.

Riot Platforms, Inc. is a bitcoin mining company, which engages in the provision of special cryptocurrency mining computers. It invests in Verady, Coinsquare, and Tess. It operates through the Bitcoin Mining and Engineering segments. The Bitcoin Mining segment focuses on maximizing ability to successfully mine Bitcoin by growing hash rate. The Engineering segment designs and manufactures power distribution equipment and custom engineered electrical products that provides them the ability to vertically integrate many of the critical electrical components and engineering service. The company was founded on July 24, 2000 and is headquartered in Castle Rock, CO.

Riot Platforms Inc

Riot Platforms is trending as community members closely watch its pivot toward AI and high-performance computing data centers, with many traders actively discussing the potential for a gamma squeeze fueled by crypto-linked momentum. While some investors remain skeptical of the stock's performance compared to peers, others are highlighting its infrastructure capacity and power assets as a strategic advantage that could drive future volatility.

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iShares Semiconductor ETF is currently at the center of heated market debate as it maintains a historic winning streak, with investors fiercely divided between those capitalizing on AI-driven momentum and others bracing for a potential blow-off top. Community discussion remains dominated by high-stakes speculation, with many traders actively debating whether to ride the rally or position for a severe mean reversion amid significant volatility in the sector.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Needham stated that TSMC’s 66.2% gross profit margin in Q1 and the second-quarter margin guidance were the highlights of the earnings announcement.</li><li>The firm also noted that TSMC is trying to strike a balance between customer demand and avoiding overrunning its capital expenditure forecast for the fiscal year.</li><li>TSMC expects its FY26 capex to come in at the higher end of its previous projection of $56 billion.</li></ul>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSM) earned a price target hike on Thursday following the company’s beat-and-raise performance in the first quarter (Q1).According to TheFly, Needham analysts raised their price target for TSM to $480 from $410, implying an upside of nearly 32% from current levels. The firm maintained its ‘Buy’ rating for the TSM stock.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TSM">Taiwan Semiconductor shares</a> were down more than 2% in Thursday’s opening trade.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Strong Print That Is Hard To Pick On, Says Needham</h2>Needham stated in its note that TSMC’s Q1 earnings print was strong and hard to pick on. The firm stated that TSMC’s gross profit margin of 66.2% in Q1 and the margin guidance for the second quarter (Q2) were the best highlights of the earnings announcement.The firm also noted that TSMC is trying to strike a balance between customer demand and avoiding overrunning its capital expenditure forecast for the fiscal year. TSMC expects its FY26 capex to come in at the higher end of its previous projection of $56 billion.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Conviction In AI Megatrend Remains High, Says TSMC CEO</h2>TSMC CEO CC Wei stated during a call with analysts that his conviction in the AI megatrend remains high, driven by strong signals and a positive outlook from the company’s customers.“AI-related demand continued to be extremely robust. The shift from generative AI and the query mode to agentic AI and ... the action mode is leading to another step up in the amount of tokens being consumed. This is driving the need for more and more computation,” Wei added.Overall, advanced 7-nanometer and below wafer technologies accounted for the bulk of TSMC’s wafer revenue during the quarter, at 74%. The 5-nanometer node emerged as the largest single contributor at 36%, followed by the bleeding-edge 3-nanometer node at 25%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">TSMC CEO Downplays Disruption Concerns Due To Iran War&nbsp;</h2>Wei downplayed concerns about disruptions due to the war in Iran, stating that the company has diversified its supply chains.“For specialty chemicals and gases, including helium and hydrogen, we source from multiple suppliers in different regions, and we have prepared safety stock inventory on hand. We are also working closely with our suppliers to further strengthen the resiliency and sustainability of our supply chain,” he said.Wei also highlighted that the Taiwan government has secured sufficient LNG supply, expected to last through May, so TSMC does not expect any near-term disruption or impact on its operations.<h2 class="st-heading-2">TSMC’s Q1 Beats Wall Street Expectations</h2>TSMC’s&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/tsm-stock-q1-results-top-estimates-ai-chip-demand-advanced-processors/cZJvBkMRIDG">net income</a> in Q1 stood at NT$572.48 billion ($18.14 billion), beating Wall Street estimates of NT$553.4 billion, according to Fiscal.ai data. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) came in at NT$22.08, beating an estimated NT$20.96.TSMC’s revenue in Q1 came in at NT$1.134 trillion, surpassing an estimate of NT$1.127 trillion.The company forecast a gross profit margin of 65.5% to 67.5% in the second quarter, with revenue between $39 billion and $40.2 billion, according to the company.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Retail Traders React?</h2>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TSM">Taiwan Semiconductor</a> trended in the ‘extremely bullish’ territory, with message volumes at ‘extremely high’ levels at the time of writing.One bullish user stated that TSMC’s earnings were great, except for the company’s capex guidance.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/ycdctx/message/650479456</stembedurl><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TSM">TSM stock</a> is up 22% year-to-date and 133% over the past 12 months. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) is up 134% over the past 12 months, while the Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF (AVEM) is up 53%.NT$1 = $0.032Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/sp-500-record-high-extending-gains-4-day-solid-earnings-positive-iran-war/cZJvmGPRIDS">S&amp;P 500 Hits Record High, Extending Gains To 4th Day — Analyst Says There Could Be More Upside Bias</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

The logo of TSMC at the chipmaker's booth during a semiconductor expo in Nanjing in east China's Jiangsu province Friday, June 20, 2025.

TSMC's Upbeat Q1 Earns It A New Price Target Implying Potential 32% Upside — CEO Reiterates Conviction In AI Megatrend

Analysts at Needham raised their price target for TSM to $480 from $410, implying an upside of nearly 32% from current levels.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>This comes after Nio nearly doubled its first-quarter deliveries, which surged more than 98% year-on-year to 83,465 vehicles.</li><li>The company reported that deliveries during March 2026 more than doubled to 35,486 vehicles, rising 136% year-on-year.</li><li>Li added that Nio is now in its third phase of development, wherein its delivery volume growth rate should rise gradually.</li></ul>Nio Inc. (NIO) American Depository Receipts (ADRs) gained more than 2% in Monday’s pre-market trade following the pre-sales launch of the ES9 and CEO William Li’s comments about the company’s sales traction this year.Nio unveiled its next-generation sports utility vehicle (SUV), the ES9 in China last week as it looks to build on the success of the ES8. The stock closed 7% higher on Friday, extending the one-month rally to more than 17%.Nio’s shares got another boost following CEO William Li’s optimistic outlook about the automaker’s sales growth target in 2026.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Did Nio CEO Say?</h2>Speaking at the sidelines of the China EV 100 forum over the weekend, Li expressed confidence that Nio will achieve its annual sales growth target of 40% to 50%, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://finance.sina.com.cn/tob/2026-04-11/doc-inhuauvn1687627.shtml">report</a> by Sina Tech.This comes after Nio nearly doubled its first-quarter deliveries, which surged more than 98% year-on-year to 83,465 vehicles. The company reported that deliveries during March 2026 more than doubled to 35,486 vehicles, rising 136% year-on-year.Li added that Nio is now in its third phase of development, wherein its delivery volume growth rate should rise gradually. He stated that during Nio’s first phase of development, delivery volumes rose consistently at an annual growth rate of nearly 100%, while the second phase saw a growth of 30% to 45%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Nio Announces ES9 Pricing</h2>Nio announced its latest SUV, the ES9, on Friday as it looks to build on the success of the third-generation ES8.The ES9 price starts at 528,000 yuan ($77,330), going up to 658,000 for the top trim. Nio will also offer the ES9 under a battery-as-a-service (BaaS) model, with the EV’s price ranging between 420,000 yuan and 550,000 yuan.This comes at a time when the ES8 is still going strong, with Nio reporting the 80,000th delivery of the car in 181 days of its launch. The ES8 was also the top-selling SUV in the Chinese market for three consecutive months, the company said earlier this month.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Retail Traders React?</h2>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NIO">Nio</a> trended in the ‘neutral’ territory with message volumes at ‘high’ levels. NIO was among the top trending tickers on the platform at the time of writing.One user on Stocktwits thinks that Nio’s ES9 will sell “ridiculously well.”<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/nick20000/message/650071458</stembedurl><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NIO">NIO stock</a> is up 18% year-to-date and 85% over the past 12 months. The SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF (SPEM) is up 35% over the past 12 months, while the Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF (AVEM) is up 54%.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-cvlt-stock-hit-1-month-high-today/cZJ0l7qRItD">CVLT Stock Hit A 1-Month High Today – What Drove The Rally?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

CEO of NIO William Li Bin speaks at the opening ceremony of the 15th Anhui International Culture and Tourism Festival on November 15, 2025. (Photo by Shi Yalei/VCG via Getty Images)

NIO Stock Extends Rally On ES9 Debut, CEO Reaffirms 40% To 50% Delivery Growth Target In 2026

Nio unveiled its next-generation sports utility vehicle, the ES9, in China last week as it looks to build on the success of the ES8.

<ul><li>Li Auto stated that it expects to fund the $1 billion share repurchase program using its existing cash balance.</li><li>During its fourth-quarter results announced earlier this month, Li Auto stated that its cash position stood at $14.5 billion as of Dec. 31, 2025.</li><li>Li Auto reported a 31% year-on-year decline in vehicle deliveries in Q4, and a 19% fall for the full year 2025.</li></ul>China’s Tesla rival Li Auto Inc. (LI) on Tuesday announced that its board of directors has approved a share repurchase program, authorizing it to buy back shares up to $1 billion.The company said this allows Li Auto to repurchase shares from the date of authorization through March 31, 2027.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/LI">Li Auto’s</a> American Depository Shares (ADS) were up more than 3% in Tuesday’s pre-market trade. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around the company trended in the ‘bullish’ territory, with message volumes at ‘high’ levels. LI was among the top trending tickers on the platform at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Repurchase Expected To Be Funded Using Existing Cash</h2>Li Auto stated that it expects to fund the $1 billion share repurchase program using its existing cash balance.“The share repurchase program reflects our strong confidence in Li Auto’s strategic roadmap and future value creation, and will ultimately benefit the Company and create value for our shareholders,” said Li Auto CEO Xiang Li.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Li Auto’s Q4 Comes In Mixed</h2>During its fourth-quarter (Q4) and fiscal 2025 results announced earlier this month, Li Auto stated that its cash position stood at $14.5 billion as of Dec. 31, 2025.The company’s Q4 was a mixed one, with the Chinese automaker reporting earnings per share (EPS) of $0.04 during the quarter on revenue of $4.1 billion, while Wall Street expected an EPS of $0.03 on revenue of $4.23 billion, according to Stocktwits data.Vehicle deliveries registered a significant decline in Q4, falling 31% year-on-year to 109,194 units during the quarter. For the full year 2025, deliveries fell nearly 19% to 406,343 units.The company is pinning its hopes on the Li L9 that is scheduled to be launched in the second quarter of 2026, stating that it will feature comprehensive upgrades in powertrain, autonomous driving, and chassis technology.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/LI">LI ADS</a> is down 1% year-to-date, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TSLA">TSLA stock</a> is down 15%. The Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF (AVEM) is up 32% over the past 12 months.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/wharton-siegel-warns-oil-shock-iran-war-correction-what-investors-should-do/cZ3n0asRIKu">Wharton's Jeremy Siegel Warns Iran War Oil Surge Raises Correction Risk – But Here’s What Investors Still Don’t Get</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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)

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The company said this allows Li Auto to buy back shares from the date of authorization to March 31, 2027.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>TSMC will pledge to build at least five more semiconductor facilities in Arizona under the deal, according to the report.&nbsp;</li><li>The deal is being legally scrubbed and could be announced later this month, as per NYT.</li><li>Last year, TSMC expanded its investment in the U.S. to $165 billion, committing to three new fabrication plants, two new advanced packaging facilities, and a research and development team center.</li></ul>The Trump administration is reportedly nearing a trade deal with Taiwan to reduce U.S. tariffs on the island while its chipmaking company, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSM) will commit to building more manufacturing units in America.According to a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/business/economy/trump-taiwan-deal.html">report</a> from The New York Times on Monday, citing three people familiar with the matter, the deal, which was being negotiated for months, would cut tariff rates on the island to 15% from the present 20%. This would bring its tariff rate at par with imports from other Asian countries like Japan and South Korea.Taiwan’s TSMC will pledge to build five more semiconductor facilities at the very least in the U.S. state of Arizona under the deal, the report added.American-listed <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TSM">shares of TSM</a> rose 2.49% at the time of writing on Monday.<h2 class="st-heading-2">TSMC’s U.S. Presence</h2>The deal is being legally scrubbed, NYT reported, adding that it could be announced later this month.While the timeline for the investments and other details of the deal are not immediately clear, TSMC’s commitment to build more facilities in Arizona would roughly double the plants it has in the state, as per the report.Last year, Taiwan’s largest chip manufacturer expanded its investment in the U.S. to $165 billion, committing to three fresh fabrication plants in addition to the existing three it has, two new advanced packaging facilities, and a research and development team center.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Why Is This Important?</h2>The U.S. and China are battling over advanced semiconductor chips for AI as both countries race to the top. President Xi Jinping has been pushing to ramp up China’s domestic semiconductor capabilities after the U.S. banned the export of top AI chips, including those from Nvidia, to the country.Taiwan is the leading producer of semiconductor chips globally. The Trump administration has also been in talks with Taiwan to increase its semiconductor investment in the U.S. Meanwhile, TSMC is Nvidia Corp.'s (NVDA) primary manufacturer, and the only chip partner for its advanced chips.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around American-listed TSM shares remained in the ‘bullish’ territory over the past 24 hours amid ‘high’ message volumes.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/TSMC_png_c0cb7269c4.webp" alt="On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around American-listed TSM shares remained in the ‘bullish’ territory over the past 24 hours amid ‘high’ message volumes." width="1291" height="146"></figure>Meanwhile, retail sentiment around <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NVDA">NVDA shares</a> was in the ‘extremely bullish’ territory over the past 24 hours, also amid ‘high’ message volumes.One bullish user predicted TSM’s shares could surge to $350. Shares of the company were trading around $330 at the time of writing.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Dipbuyerbaby/message/641559548</stembedurl>&nbsp;Shares of TSM have gained over 64% in the past year.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com. &nbsp;

The logo of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which is a Taiwanese multinational semiconductor contract manufacturing and design company, in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on April 16, 2025. (Photo by Daniel Ceng/Anadolu via Getty Images)

US, Taiwan Close In On Trade Deal, TSMC Pledges More Chip Plants In America: Report

According to a report from The New York Times, the deal would cut tariff rates on the island to 15% and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation will commit to building more manufacturing units in America.

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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

 In this photo illustration, the Alibaba logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen.

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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.

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