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SMX (Security Matters) Plc is a holding company, which engages in the provision of authentication solutions. It offers brand protection, authentication, and track and trace technology. The company was founded by Haggai Alon on July 1, 2022 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

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SMX (Security Matters) PLC

SMX is trending after securing a $250 million capital commitment that extends its operational runway to 2028, fueling community debate between those anticipating a major short squeeze as the company shifts to revenue generation, and others worried about continued dilution and fundamental value.

Churchill Capital Corp. X is a blank check company, which was created for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded by Michael Klein on January 4, 2024 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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With its S-4 registration now effective and the merger vote scheduled for February 12, Churchill Capital Corp X (to become Infleqtion) is gaining significant attention. The community is buzzing about its collaboration with NASA on a quantum gravity sensor mission and new energy sector contracts, widely considering the company undervalued compared to peers given its leading neutral-atom technology and existing revenue streams.

Fiserv, Inc. engages in the provision of financial services technology. It operates through the Merchant and Financial segments. The Merchant segment offers commerce-enabling products and services including merchant acquiring and digital commerce and mobile payment services, and security and fraud protection, stored-value, and pay-by-bank solutions to companies of all sizes. The Financial segment provides products and services such as processing of customer loan and deposit accounts, digital payments, and card transactions to financial institutions and corporate and public sector clients. The company was founded by Leslie M. Muma and George D. Dalton on July 31, 1984 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

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Following its recent earnings report, Fiserv is seeing divided community discussion around its perceived deep value and turnaround potential under new leadership, while concerns persist over its debt, shrinking margins, and the broader fintech sector's challenges.

Oscar Health, Inc. is a health insurance company, which serves its customers through a technology platform. It offers individual and family, small group and medicare advantage plans, and technology platform to others within the provider and payor space. The company was founded by Mario Tobias Schlosser, Kevin Nazemi, and Joshua Kushner on October 25, 2012 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Oscar Health is generating buzz following its latest earnings report, where a substantial 2026 guidance predicting profitability and record membership growth is fueling a bullish narrative. This optimism directly contrasts with a quarterly financial miss that has skeptics questioning the sustainability of its aggressive forward outlook amidst broader healthcare sector uncertainties.

Jumia Technologies AG engages in the provision of logistic services. It operates a pan-African e-commerce platform. It operates through the following geographical segments: West Africa, North Africa, East and South Africa, Europe, United Arab Emirates, and Others. The company was founded by Jeremy Hodara, Sacha Poignonnec, Peter Allerstorfer, Manuel Koser, Tunde Kehinde, and Raphael Afaedor in 2012 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

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Jumia Technologies is trending following its Q4 earnings report which showcased a massive reduction in cash burn and accelerating growth, with the CEO asserting no capital raise is needed to reach profitability. The community is highly bullish on Jumia's trajectory as the "Amazon of Africa" in a rapidly growing market, further fueled by recent positive analyst coverage and high price targets.

Evommune, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company. It engages in the development of medicines for inflammatory diseases. The company was founded by Luis C. Pena, Eugene Andrew Bauer, and Hans Hofland in 2020 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

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Evommune Inc. is seeing significant pre-market momentum following positive top-line data from its Phase 2a trial for EVO301 in moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, sparking a polarized community debate between bullish expectations of a short squeeze and warnings of a potential dump at market open.

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.

United States Antimony Corp.

United States Antimony Corp

United States Antimony (UAMY) is a top trending stock following a new joint venture with Americas Gold and Silver to construct a domestic hydromet processing facility for critical minerals, including antimony. The news, amplified by CEO media appearances, is sparking community excitement about bolstering the U.S. supply chain and the potential for a significant short squeeze in the sector.

Spotify Technology SA engages in the provision of digital music services. It operates through the Premium and Ad-Supported segments. The Premium segment provides subscribers with online and offline streaming access of music and podcasts on computers, tablets, and mobile devices. The Ad-Supported segment offers users with limited on-demand online access of music and unlimited online access of podcasts on computers, tablets, and mobile and smart devices. The company was founded by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon on December 27, 2006 and is headquartered in Luxembourg.

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Spotify is rallying after a strong earnings report showcased impressive user and subscriber growth alongside improved profitability and optimistic guidance, prompting analyst upgrades and expectations for higher price targets. The community is actively discussing these strategic gains, even as debate continues around recent subscription price increases and competition in the streaming sector.

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. is a premier global media and entertainment company, which engages in the provision of a differentiated portfolio of content, brands, and franchises across television, film, streaming, and gaming. It operates through the following segments: Studios, Networks, Direct-to-Consumer (DTC), and Corporate. The Studios segment includes producing and releasing feature films for initial exhibition in theaters, producing and initial licensing television programs to networks services as well as third parties, distributing films and television programs to various third party, internal television, and streaming services, distribution through the home entertainment market related consumer products, and themed experience licensing and interactive gaming. The Networks segment focuses on domestic and international television networks. The DTC segment is involved in premium pay-television and streaming services. The company was founded on June 17, 1985 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Warner Bros Discovery Inc

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is trending as Paramount (PSKY) enhances its $30-per-share offer with additional conditions, drawing community skepticism, while Netflix's (NFLX) proposed acquisition faces intensifying antitrust scrutiny from the Justice Department. This dynamic fuels shareholder debate on whether Netflix will counter or if regulatory hurdles will pave the way for Paramount, maintaining uncertainty in the ongoing bidding war.

S&P Global, Inc. engages in the provision of transparent and independent ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and data to the capital and commodity markets worldwide. It operates through the following segments: Market Intelligence, Ratings, Commodity Insights, Mobility, Indices, and Engineering Solutions. The Market Intelligence segment provides multi-asset-class data and analytics integrated with purpose-built workflow solutions. The Ratings segment is involved in credit ratings, research, and analytics, offering investors and other market participants information, ratings, and benchmarks. The Commodity Insights segment focuses on information and benchmark prices for the commodity and energy markets. The Mobility segment offers solutions serving the full automotive value chain including vehicle manufacturers, automotive suppliers, mobility service providers, retailers, consumers, and finance and insurance companies. The Engineering Solutions segment engages in advanced knowledge discovery technologies, research tools, and software-based engineering decision engines to advance innovation, maximize productivity, improve quality, and reduce risk. The company was founded by James H. McGraw and John A. Hill in 1917 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>In Q4, the San Francisco‑based company saw trips completed on its platforms rise by about 22% YoY to approximately 3.8 billion.</li><li>Uber ended the quarter with unrestricted cash, short‑term securities, and equivalents totaling $7.6 billion.</li><li>Looking ahead, Uber forecasts Q1 adjusted EPS in the range of $0.65 to $0.72.&nbsp;</li></ul>Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER) posted strong financial results for the fourth quarter (Q4), reporting strong demand across its ride‑hailing and delivery platforms.&nbsp;Revenue reached $14.4 billion, up 20% year-on-year (YoY) and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) was $0.71. While revenue exceeded the analysts consensus estimate of $14.3 billion, EPS came in below the estimate of $0.78, according to Fiscal AI data.&nbsp;Following the earnings release,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UBER">Uber stock</a> traded over 8% lower in Wednesday’s premarket.&nbsp;However, on Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock improved to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ territory the previous day. Message volume shifted to ‘extremely high’ from ‘high’ levels in 24 hours.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Uber Demand Remains Strong: Trips, Gross Bookings Hit Record</h2>During the three months ended Dec. 31, 2025, the San Francisco‑based company saw trips completed on its platforms rise by about 22% YoY to approximately 3.8 billion. Gross Bookings, which measure the total value of transactions across its services, climbed 22% YoY to $54.1 billion.Uber ended the quarter with unrestricted cash, short‑term securities, and equivalents totaling $7.6 billion. Operating cash flow was $2.9 billion with a free cash flow of $2.8 billion.<blockquote>“Uber accelerated into another record-breaking quarter, with more than 200 million monthly users completing more than 40 million trips every day—our largest and most engaged consumer base ever.”- Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO, Uber&nbsp;</blockquote><h2 class="st-heading-2">Uber’s Q1 2026 Outlook&nbsp;</h2>Looking ahead, Uber projected that first‑quarter (Q1) 2026 gross bookings would fall between $52 billion and $53.5 billion. The company also forecast adjusted EPS in the range of $0.65 to $0.72.&nbsp;“We enter 2026 with a rapidly growing topline, significant cash flow, and a clear path to becoming the largest facilitator of AV trips in the world,” Khosrowshahi added.&nbsp;UBER stock has gained over 11% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/apple-tv-itunes-outage-services-disruption-aapl/cZbS6LFR4Zo">Apple Reports Temporary Outage Across Apple TV, iTunes Services</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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UBER Stock Slides After Earnings: EPS Miss Overshadows Strong Revenue Growth

Uber’s fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.71 came in below the analysts' consensus estimate of $0.78.

Uber’s Q4 Shows Demand Strength, But Profit Expectations Trip The Stock

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>CEO Jason Liberty said the company is nearly two-thirds booked for the full year in 2026 at historically healthy load factors and pricing.&nbsp;</li><li>The cruise operator reported a Q4 revenue of $4.259 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.80.</li><li>Following earnings, Royal Caribbean stock traded over 15% higher.&nbsp;</li></ul>Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE: RCL) CEO Jason Liberty said the company is heading into 2026 with strong momentum after reporting record booking trends and growing confidence in its technology-driven strategy.In the fourth-quarter earnings call, Liberty stated that recent demand trends show continued strength across pricing and occupancy, underscoring a rebound in consumer travel spending despite broader economic uncertainty.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Record Booking Momentum</h2>Liberty said demand picked up sharply following its third-quarter (Q3) earnings update, delivering the strongest seven-week booking stretch in its history. These results place the cruise line nearly two-thirds booked for the full year in 2026 at historically healthy load factors and pricing.&nbsp;<blockquote>“Our momentum continues into 2026. The wave is off to a record start. We experienced the best seven booking weeks in the company's history since the last earnings call.”-Jason Liberty, CEO, Royal Caribbean Cruises</blockquote>Following the Q4 earnings,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/RCL">RCL stock</a> traded over 15% higher on Thursday mid-morning. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock jumped to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘neutral’ territory the previous day. Message volume changed to ‘high’ from ‘normal’ levels in 24 hours.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_01_29_120314_png_01b41a4151.webp" alt="RCL’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 11:15 a.m. ET on Jan. 29, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="933" height="100"><figcaption>RCL’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 11:15 a.m. ET on Jan. 29, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Q4 Financial Performance And Outlook</h2>The cruise operator reported a Q4 revenue of $4.259 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.80. While revenue came in slightly below the analysts’ consensus estimate of $4.273 billion, adjusted EPS met the consensus estimate of $2.8, according to Fiscal AI data.&nbsp;"We're very pleased by the strength we're seeing across our portfolio as consumers continue to prioritize our vacation experiences," said Naftali Holtz, CFO, Royal Caribbean Group.For the first-quarter FY2026, the company expects net yields to increase between 2.4% and 2.9% and adjusted EPS to be in the range of $3.18 to $3.28. For the fiscal year 2026,&nbsp;Royal Caribbean sees net yields to increase between 2.1% and 4.1% with an adjusted EPS in the range of $17.70 to $18.10, representing a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23% over the first two years of Perfecta.Perfecta is the company’s long-term financial plan focused on growing earnings by about 20% per year between 2024 and 2027.RCL stock has gained over 23% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/robinhood-ceo-reflects-on-5-years-of-gme-trading-halt/cmyi3rJR4K9">Robinhood CEO Reflects On 5 Years Of GME Trading Halt, Says Two Changes Will Prevent A Repeat</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Royal Caribbean's passenger cruise ship Allure of the Seas arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille. (Photo by Gerard Bottino/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Royal Caribbean CEO Flags Historic Booking Momentum Heading Into 2026

In the fourth-quarter earnings call, Liberty stated that recent demand trends show continued strength across pricing and occupancy.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Citi cut MakeMyTrip’s price target to $96 from $108, while maintaining a ‘Buy’ rating on the shares after its earnings results.&nbsp;</li><li>Morgan Stanley lowered its price target on the company to $106 from $113 while maintaining an ‘Overweight’ rating on the shares.&nbsp;</li><li>The company missed revenue estimates, reporting quarterly revenue of $295.7 billion, compared to analyst expectations of $310 billion, as per Fiscal.ai data.</li></ul>Shares of online travel company MakeMyTrip Ltd. (MMYT) fell over 12% on Wednesday after the company received target price cuts from Morgan Stanley and Citi following its third-quarter (Q3) 2026 results.Citi cut MakeMyTrip’s price target to $96 from $108, while maintaining a ‘Buy’ rating on the shares after its earnings results.Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley lowered its price target on MakeMyTrip to $106 from $113 while maintaining an ‘Overweight’ rating on the shares.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Earnings Results</h2>The company missed revenue estimates, reporting quarterly revenue of $295.7 billion, compared to analyst expectations of $310 billion, as per Fiscal.ai data.However, MakeMyTrip beat analyst expectations on earnings per share, reporting $0.07 EPS for the quarter, versus an expectation of $0.01.For the quarter, the company’s adjusted net profit grew to $51.4 million versus $44.9 million in the same period last year, an improvement of $6.5 million. The company also reported a 11.8% increase in gross bookings. The company’s profit for the quarter decreased almost 73% year-on-year to $7.3 million in Q3 26, compared to $27.1 million in Q3 25.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Street Consensus</h2>Morgan Stanley said it lowered its price target on MakeMyTrip after the company's latest earnings report. The analyst said it lowered its estimates to moderate the expected pace of margin expansion for FY27 and FY28, according to TheFly.Meanwhile, Citi said that it views MakeMyTrip’s growth as solid amid "challenging circumstances," according to TheFly. However, the analyst lowered its estimates after the company’s earnings, factoring in more modest margin assumptions.Citi, however, said that it views MakeMyTrip's valuation as attractive at current share levels.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MMYT">MMYT shares</a> remained in the ‘neutral’ territory over the past 24 hours amid ‘high’ message volumes.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_01_22_at_3_19_19_AM_png_0d39fc48a4.webp" alt="On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around MMYT shares remained in the ‘neutral’ territory over the past 24 hours amid ‘high’ message volumes." width="1274" height="153"></figure>Shares of MMYT lost over 34% in the past year.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Why Did MakeMyTrip Stock Fall Today?

MakeMyTrip Ltd. received target price cuts from Morgan Stanley and Citi following its third-quarter results that were below market expectations. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The travel booking giant’s stock declined sharply on Wednesday after Chinese regulators launched a formal antitrust investigation.</li><li>JM Morgan said that a possible penalty from Chinese authorities could include a meaningful cash fine.</li><li>Jefferies said penalties in prior cases generally represented a low single-digit percentage of the companies’ domestic revenue from the previous year.</li></ul>JPMorgan expects continued pressure on Trip.com Group (TCOM) stock in coming sessions as investors adjust expectations to factor in potential fines and a prolonged period of regulatory scrutiny.The travel booking giant’s stock declined sharply on Wednesday after Chinese regulators launched a formal antitrust investigation into the company for allegedly abusing its market dominance.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analyst Rationale</h2>According to JP Morgan, Trip.com’s share price may linger in a range-bound pattern for the next four to six months as the antitrust case unfolds and new developments emerge only gradually, according to TheFly.&nbsp;&nbsp;While JPMorgan maintained an ‘Overweight’ rating on Trip.com’s stock, the firm cautioned that a possible penalty from Chinese authorities could include a meaningful cash fine.At the time of writing,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TCOM">TCOM stock</a> traded over 16% lower on Wednesday mid-morning. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock changed to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ territory the previous day. Message volume shifted to ‘extremely high’ from ‘high’ levels in 24 hours.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_01_14_110257_png_5f69d5b163.webp" alt="TCOM’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 11:00 a.m. ET on Jan. 14, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="927" height="108"><figcaption>TCOM’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 11:00 a.m. ET on Jan. 14, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Antitrust Inquiry</h2>Trip.com said on Wednesday that China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has begun a probe into it under the nation’s Anti-Monopoly Law, focusing on the company’s business conduct.According to a Reuters&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/china-probes-largest-online-travel-agency-tripcom-over-suspected-monopoly-2026-01-14/">report</a>, the SAMR’s case was initiated after preliminary checks into whether Trip.com may have leveraged its market position in ways that might suppress fair competition.According to Jefferies, prior antitrust investigations involving companies such as Alibaba and ArcelorMittal typically lasted several months before regulators issued a final decision. Penalties in those cases generally represented a low single-digit percentage of the companies’ domestic revenue from the previous year, the firm noted.&nbsp;TCOM stock has declined over 1% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/gsit-stock-in-spotlight-after-launching-ai-powered-autonomous-security-project-with-government-support/cmULKhHR4eF">GSIT Stock In Spotlight After Launching AI-Powered Autonomous Security Project With Government Support</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

 In this photo illustration, a hand holds a smartphone displaying the logo of Trip.com Group Limited.

Trip.com Stock Faces Months Of Uncertainty As Regulators Circle, JPMorgan Warns

According to JP Morgan, Trip.com’s share price may linger in a range-bound pattern for the next four to six months as the antitrust case unfolds and new developments emerge only gradually. 

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Top U.S. airlines have announced the cancellation of hundreds of flights scheduled for Friday.</li><li>More than 760 planned Friday flights were cut from airline schedules, according to FlightAware, a real-time flights-tracking service.</li><li>The aviation regulator on Thursday published a list of 40 airports where it has asked flight traffic to be reduced.&nbsp;</li></ul>Airline operators began canceling flights at major airports across the U.S. on Thursday and removed hundreds of scheduled trips from their schedules for Friday, following orders from authorities.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Cancelations</h2>United Airlines Holdings, Inc. said on Thursday it would cancel 4% of its flights scheduled for Friday through Sunday. That would be 200 cancellations on Friday alone, according to the airline’s statement to the Financial Times.&nbsp;American Airlines Group, Inc. announced it would cancel approximately 220 flights per day from Friday to Monday, also representing a 4% reduction. Delta Air Lines, Inc. said it would cancel about 170 flights on Friday. Alaska Air, the US’s fifth-biggest carrier, said it had begun cancelling a “limited number of flights” on Friday.More than 760 planned Friday flights were cut from airline schedules, according to FlightAware, a real-time flights-tracking service.UAL and DAL stocks dropped 1% and 1.3%, respectively, on Thursday, while AAL shares declined 2%.Earlier this week, the Federal Aviation Administration&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/delta-american-ual-southwest-stocks-slip-after-hours-faa-orders-10-cut-in-us-flights-on-government-shutdown-chaos/cL2tX4wREbX">ordered</a> a 10% reduction in traffic at the busiest airports to maintain travel safety, as air traffic controllers show signs of strain amid the shutdown.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Aviation Order Details</h2>On Thursday, the agency published&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/us-transportation-secretary-sean-p-duffy-faa-administrator-bryan-bedford-outline-series">a list of 40 airports</a> where traffic would be curtailed, including some of the busiest, such as those in New York and San Francisco. The order goes into effect on Friday.&nbsp;“We are seeing signs of stress in the system, so we are proactively reducing the number of flights to make sure the American people continue to fly safely,” FAA Federal Aviation Administrator Bryan Bedford said in a statement.&nbsp;“The FAA will continue to closely monitor operations, and we will not hesitate to take further action to make sure air travel remains safe.”  &nbsp;As part of the order, the FAA said airlines must provide full refunds, excluding secondary costs. Carriers will have discretion in determining which flights to cancel to meet the order’s objectives, and the directive does not mandate cuts to international services, the agency added.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Retail’s Reaction</h2>On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment was ‘neutral’ for&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DAL">DAL</a>, and ‘bearish’ for&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UAL">UAL</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/AAL">AAL</a> as of late Thursday, with several users posting about the quantum of cancelled flights in each of those stock streams.Some worried that the financial impact on airlines would increase if the government shutdown continued into the Thanksgiving holiday and the traditional travel surge.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/opendoors-bold-ai-rebrand-after-weak-q3-falls-flat-stock-plunges-nearly-15-after-hours-retail-bulls-unfazed/cL2v1csRETG">Opendoor’s Bold AI Rebrand After Weak Q3 Falls Flat: Stock Plunges Nearly 15% After-Hours, Retail Bulls Unfazed</a>

Travelers look at the flight information display system at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. (Juliana Yamada / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Delta Air, United, American Airlines Cancel About 700 Friday Flights After FAA Order To Reduce Air Traffic ‘Stress’  

The aviation regulator on Thursday published a list of 40 airports where it has asked flight traffic to be reduced. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered a 10% reduction in air traffic, pending details&nbsp;on affected locations and airlines.</li><li>The move&nbsp;aims to alleviate pressure and ensure safety amid staffing challenges resulting from the government shutdown, officials said.</li><li>Shares of major airlines declined in the after-market session on Wednesday.</li></ul>Shares of major airlines slipped in after-market trading on Wednesday after the U.S. aviation regulator ordered a 10% reduction in air traffic at 40 major airports to reduce pressure and ensure safety, as federal staff work without pay during a government shutdown.Delta Air Lines, Inc., American Airlines Group, Inc., United Airlines Holdings, Inc. and Southwest Airlines Co fell between 0.3% and nearly 0.6% in extended trading hours.&nbsp;&nbsp;Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told reporters on Wednesday that the reduction, effective Friday, would help keep air travel safe as flight delays and cancellations continue to pile up.&nbsp;"We just can't ignore it," Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Bryan Bedford said. "When the early indicators are telling us we can take action today to prevent things from deteriorating."<h2 class="st-heading-2">Chaos At Airports</h2>The shutdown, which began on Oct. 1, has exacerbated staffing issues at airports,&nbsp;leading to&nbsp;thousands of delayed or canceled flights and long security checkpoint lines. On Wednesday, some 866 flights were <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/government-shutdown-could-take-weeks-to-undo-warns-air-traffic-controllers-association-president-report/cL2qnp5REGy">delayed</a>, according to FlightAware.Bedford and Duff said they would meet with airline leaders to determine how to implement the reductions fairly before announcing the details, including the 40 locations that would reduce daily flights.The Wall Street Journal reported that airports serving Chicago, Nashville, and New York are particularly under pressure. Authorities issued a ground stop at New York City-area airports late last month due to staffing shortages.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Shutdown Raises Concerns For Holiday Travel</h2>The aviation industry is among the many affected by the government shutdown, which is due to a delay in passing a federal funding bill. Earlier this week, 500 companies and groups operating in the travel industry, including transportation and hotels, signed a letter urging Congress to pass the spending bill and warning of potential chaos ahead of the holiday travel season if the shutdown continues.Executives from several airlines reportedly met with Vice President JD Vance last week with the same message. Airlines for America, a trade group representing commercial carriers, said this week that more than 3.4 million passengers have been affected by delays and cancellations related to staffing shortages during the shutdown.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Retail Traders Largely Bearish</h2>On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment was 'bullish' for DAL, and 'bearish' for AAL, UAL&nbsp;and LUV as of the latest reading.On DAL's stream, a user<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="about:blank">&nbsp;hoped</a> the stock would surge by over 11% to $65 once the shutdown ends.Another user on AAL's stream, however, was more pessimistic,<a href="https://stocktwits.com/Prayforbullrun/message/635028264">&nbsp;saying</a> the government shutdown and holiday air travel season "are going to be an absolute disaster. I'm going to short."For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-turns-walmart-s-thanksgiving-meal-prices-into-political-ammo-against-democrats-but-is-his-math-right/cL2taJ9REbO">&nbsp;Trump Turns Walmart's Thanksgiving Meal Prices Into Political Ammo Against Democrats — But Is His Math Right?</a>

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Chinese travel booking site Trip.com posted strong quarterly results and announced a stock buyback late Wednesday, driving its shares and investor optimism higher.Trip.com's Hong Kong-listed shares jumped around 8% on Thursday, and will likely lift American Depository Receipts (ADRs) as the U.S. pre-market trading commences at 4 a.m. ET.On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment shifted multiple notches higher in the 'extremely bullish' territory (92/100). The message volume shifted from 'normal' to 'extremely high,' with users stating they are watching the stock for potential gains.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:514/68;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_08_28_at_12_12_13_PM_png_da841f4f8c.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-08-28 at 12.12.13 PM.png" width="514" height="68"><figcaption>TCOM sentiment and message volume as of August 28 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Second-quarter revenue rose 16% to 14.8 billion yuan (approximately $2.1 billion), beating market expectations, while net profit rose 27%. The company attributed the strong results to resilient travel demand, particularly during holiday periods.Meanwhile, the company announced a new share repurchase program of up to $5 billion for its ordinary shares and ADRs.Buybacks typically signal the management's confidence in the company's business and are a positive for the stock.Shanghai, China-headquartered Trip.com offers hotel, flight, and package bookings, with the majority of its business coming from the Chinese and Asian markets. The company is expanding its presence in the North American market through its flight search product, Skyscanner.As of last close,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TCOM">Trip.com's U.S.-listed shares</a>, TCOM, are down 4.8% year-to-date.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/kim-putin-xi-to-stand-shoulder-to-shoulder-in-beijing-parade-amid-growing-tensions-with-trump/chsCCssRdlu">Kim, Putin, Xi To Stand Shoulder-To-Shoulder In Beijing Parade Amid Growing Tensions With Trump</a>

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Trip.com's HK Shares Jump On Strong Q2 Results: Retail Investors See US Stock Rally Coming

The Chinese travel group also announced a $5 billion share buyback.

Klook, a travel and experiences booking company headquartered in Hong Kong, has hired investment bankers for a potential initial public offering in the United States, Reuters reported, citing its sources, late Sunday.The company, backed by SoftBank Group and Goldman Sachs, has reportedly engaged Goldman, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan to manage its offering. The IPO could raise about $500 million and is expected before year-end, though the size of the share sale remains unclear.Founded in 2014, Klook turned profitable in 2023,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/klook-taps-banks-us-ipo-sources-say-2025-08-17/">according to Reuters</a>. The platform lets users book tours, activities, attractions, and local services worldwide and competes with platforms such as TripAdvisor and Airbnb, as well as China's Trip.com and South Korea's Yanolja.The development highlights the steady momentum of U.S. IPOs, following strong market debuts by cloud computing firm CoreWeave, crypto firms Bullish and Circle, and design software company Figma.Klook last raised funding, totaling $100 million, in February, and counts Matrix Partners and HSG, formerly known as Sequoia Capital China, among its investors.Klook's IPO plans come as the travel market&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/expedia-stock-pops-on-outlook-boost-as-business-travel-rebounds-but-ceo-says-lower-end-of-market-in-wait-and-see-mode/chrVUztRd3p">witnesses a rebound</a>. Booking.com, Expedia, and Airbnb reported better-than-expected results for the last quarter, driven by momentum in international travel, particularly in Asia, with Expedia raising its full-year outlook.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Founded in 2014, Klook lets users book tours, activities, attractions, and local services worldwide and competes with platforms such as TripAdvisor and Airbnb.

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