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SPY is trending amidst escalating Middle East tensions as investors debate the impact of US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with some bracing for market drawdowns and oil shocks while others expect a 'buy the dip' rally, arguing the conflict is already priced in or will ultimately lead to regional stability.

Indonesia Energy Corp. Ltd. operates as an oil and gas, exploration, and production company. It engages in oil and gas assets portfolio with a mix between medium-sized producing blocks and exploration blocks with significant resources. Its portfolio includes Kruh, Citarum, and Rangkas Area. The company was founded by James J. Huang and Wirawan Jusuf in 2014 and is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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Indonesia Energy Corp Ltd is trending as a low-float oil play amidst escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and reports of disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The community is actively discussing its potential for a significant run and short squeeze, drawing comparisons to past surges during global conflicts.

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The Invesco QQQ Trust is trending as escalating US-Iran hostilities, including reported strikes on oil infrastructure and US casualties, have ignited a sharp debate among investors; some predict a significant market downturn while others anticipate a "buy the dip" rally, driven by concerns over spiking oil prices and tech sector valuations.

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. provides products, services and solutions to the drone industry. It also engages in the provision of distributed data storage, analytics and services for the drone industry.The firm product include Dronebox, which is a blockchain technology that records, stores and analyzes flight data and information from a drone. It operates through the Enterprise Segment. The Enterprise Segment will focus on developing a hardware enabled software platform of services and solutions to government and commercial enterprises and the military. The company was founded by Jeffrey M. Thompson in February 1984 and is headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Red Cat Holdings Inc

Red Cat Holdings is trending amid heightened geopolitical tensions driving speculation in defense drone stocks, with the community actively anticipating potential significant contract awards from the Drone Dominance Program and the upcoming US Army UAS Marketplace Showcase.

Battalion Oil Corp. engages in the acquisition, production, exploration, and development of liquids-rich oil and natural gas assets in the Delaware Basin. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

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Battalion Oil Corp is trending as escalating Middle East tensions and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz are fueling broad interest in oil and gas plays, with the community discussing its low float, high short interest, and recent balance sheet improvements as catalysts for a potential squeeze.

Lockheed Martin Corp. is a global security and aerospace company, which engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of technology systems, products, and services. It operates through the following business segments: Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control (MFC), Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS), and Space. The Aeronautics segment researches, designs, develops, manufactures, integrates, sustains, supports, and upgrades advanced military aircraft, including combat and air mobility aircraft, unmanned air vehicles, and related technologies. The MFC segment is involved in air and missile defense systems, tactical missiles and air-to-ground precision strike weapon systems, logistics, fire control systems, mission operations support, readiness, engineering support and integration services, manned and unmanned ground vehicles, and energy management solutions. The RMS segment designs, manufactures, services, and supports various military and commercial helicopters, surface ships, sea and land-based missile defense systems, radar systems, sea and air-based mission and combat systems, command and control mission solutions, cyber solutions, and simulation and training solutions. The Space segment includes the production of satellites, space transportation systems, and strategic, advanced strike, and defensive systems. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

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Lockheed Martin is heavily discussed amidst escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, leading many traders to see it as a prime 'war stock' beneficiary, though some note its rapid ascent and overbought conditions.

RTX Corp. is an aerospace and defense company, which engages in the provision of aerospace and defense systems and services for commercial, military, and government customers. It operates through the following segments: Collins Aerospace Systems (Collins), Pratt and Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence and Space (RIS), and Raytheon Missiles and Defense (RMD). The Collins segment manufactures and sells aero structures, avionics, interiors, mechanical systems, mission systems, and power controls. The Pratt and Whitney segment includes the design and manufacture of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems for commercial, military, and business aircraft. The RIS segment is involved in the development of sensors, training, and cyber and software solutions. The RMD segment offers end-to-end solutions to detect, track, and engage threats. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

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Raytheon Technologies Corporation

Raytheon Technologies (RTX) is trending strongly amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with the community anticipating continued upside as the company's critical defense systems, recent earnings beat, and substantial contract wins position it as a key beneficiary in a perceived defense supercycle.

Chevron Corp. engages in the provision of oil and gas energy solutions. It provides crude oil and natural gas, manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and additives, and develops technologies that enhance business and the industry. It operates through the Upstream and Downstream segments. The Upstream segment consists of the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas, the liquefaction, transportation, and regasification associated with liquefied natural gas, the transporting of crude oil by major international oil export pipelines, the processing, transporting, storage, and marketing of natural gas, and a gas-to-liquids plant. The Downstream segment consists of the refining of crude oil into petroleum products, the marketing of crude oil and refined products, the transporting of crude oil and refined products by pipeline, marine vessel, motor equipment, and rail car, and the manufacturing and marketing of commodity petrochemicals and plastics for industrial uses and fuel & lubricant additives. The company was founded on September 10, 1879 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

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Chevron (CVX) is trending amidst heightened Middle East tensions and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a surge in oil prices, with the community actively discussing its strategic position in Venezuela and other global ventures as a prime beneficiary in the robust energy sector.

Exxon Mobil Corp. engages in the exploration, development, and distribution of oil, gas, and petroleum products. It operates through the following segments: Upstream, Energy Products, Chemical Products, and Specialty Products. The Upstream segment organizes the exploration of crude oil and natural gas. The Energy Products segment includes fuels, aromatics, and catalyst and licensing. The Chemical Products segment offers petrochemicals. The Specialty Products segment provides finished lubricants, basestocks and waxes, synthetics, and elastomers and resins. The company was founded by John D. Rockefeller in 1882 and is headquartered in Spring, TX.

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Exxon Mobil is trending as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, drive a significant oil price surge and broad community discussion on energy stocks. Investors are actively positioning in XOM, anticipating further upside as a hedge against potential global supply disruptions.

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The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) is trending amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with US-Israel strikes on Iran leading to retaliatory actions and significant disruptions to tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The community is actively discussing a market rotation into energy as a defensive play, anticipating a sustained 'war premium' and rising oil prices due to potential supply shocks and surging shipping costs.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The sports company said it will operate under the names SEGG Media Corp, SEGG Media, and SEGG, with the name change being effective immediately after its filing is accepted.</li><li>According to the company, the name change reflects its movement from a lottery-focused business to a broader portfolio of assets across sports, entertainment, and gaming-related verticals.&nbsp;</li><li>Meanwhile, on Jan. 22, the SEC charged Lottery.com, its former CEO, and two former executives, alleging a fraudulent scheme tied to a SPAC merger.</li></ul>Lottery.com Inc. (SEGG) announced on Tuesday that it has filed an application with the Delaware Division of Corporations to officially change its corporate name to Sports Entertainment Gaming Global Corporation.The sports company said in a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/01/27/3226870/0/en/Lottery-com-Inc-Changes-Corporate-Name-to-Sports-Entertainment-Gaming-Global-Corporation.html">statement</a> that it will operate under the names SEGG Media Corp, SEGG Media, and SEGG, with the name change being effective immediately after its filing is accepted, while noting that processing times may be impacted by Winter Storm Fern.The name change comes amid charges from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against the company, its former CEO, two executives, and the CEO of Trident Acquisitions, alleging fraudulent statements related to a SPAC merger.Shares of SEGG fell over 8% on Tuesday at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Rebranding Rationale</h2>According to the company, its move to change its corporate name reflects its movement from its lottery-focused business to a broader portfolio of assets across sports, entertainment, and gaming-related verticals.“This name change reflects the Company’s mission moving forward. Sports Entertainment Gaming Global Corporation more accurately represents the businesses we are building, the sectors we are focused on and the and the markets that drive the Company's growth,” said Marc Bircham, Chairman of the SEGG Media Board of Directors.“Our emphasis remains on disciplined execution, strengthening our brand portfolio, and creating sustainable, long-term value,” he added.<h2 class="st-heading-2">SEC Charges</h2>On Jan. 22, the SEC <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/litigation-releases/lr-26464">charged</a> Lottery.com, its former CEO Lawrence DiMatteo, former executives Matthew Clemenson and Ryan Dickinson, and Trident Acquisitions CEO Vadim Komissarov, alleging a fraudulent scheme tied to a SPAC merger.The SEC claims the defendants planned and executed multiple false revenue transactions, including a $9 million data sale and more than $65 million in fake advertising and other sales, which inflated Lottery.com’s financials and misled investors, causing significant losses.Meanwhile, the company said it has cooperated with the investigation and reiterated that its current leadership was not involved in the misconduct alleged by the SEC.“Since mid-2022, the Company has completely cleaned house, implemented substantial changes to its management team, governance framework, internal control environment and have become fully compliant with the SEC, as evidenced by the recent approval and effectiveness of its Form S-3,” the company said in a statement.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SEGG">SEGG stock</a> was in ‘extremely bullish’ territory over the past 24 hours amid ‘extremely high’ message volumes.One user speculated the name change could be due to the ongoing investigation against its former CEO in a bid to avoid any association.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/GoldenMoonTrade/message/643032693</stembedurl>&nbsp;SEGG shares have lost nearly 90% of their value in the past year.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Also Read: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/what-jim-cramer-thinks-is-a-big-part-of-nvidia-appeal/cmyOPkxR4Lt">What Jim Cramer Thinks Is A Big Part Of Nvidia’s Appeal</a>

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Lottery.com Rebrands As Sports Entertainment Gaming Global Amid SEC Fraud Charges Against Former Executives

Lottery.com announced that it has filed to officially change its corporate name to Sports Entertainment Gaming Global Corporation. 

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Caesars’ Las Vegas revenue declines nearly 9%, leading to below-expectation overall sales.</li><li>Las Vegas saw lower visitation, with CEO Tom Reeg calling the period a “soft summer.”</li><li>The casino operator’s net loss widens multifold.</li></ul>Caesars Entertainment Inc.’s shares dropped 7.4% in the after-market session on Tuesday, although the Stocktwits sentiment ticked higher, after the company reported third-quarter revenue below estimates and a wider loss owing to weak activity in Las Vegas.Calling it a “soft summer,” CEO Tom Reeg said price-conscious consumers skipped casinos and other activities in the U.S. gambling hub, with Caesars seeing a decline in occupancy rates.Las Vegas Losing Its Appeal?“It was a difficult summer,” Reeg said, adding that trends were improving in the fourth quarter. “That brings us back to a much healthier looking market as we look at this quarter and into 2026.”Caesars is the largest casino operator in the U.S., with properties in 16 states, and overseas resorts in the UK, Egypt, and South Africa.In the third quarter, the company’s revenue was roughly flat at $2.87 billion compared to the year-ago quarter. Analysts expected $2.89 billion. Revenue for the company’s Las Vegas business decreased by 9.8%, hurt by a broader decline in visitations to the city.Net loss in the period was $55 million, or $0.27 per share, rising multifold from $9 million, or $0.04 per share, last year. Analysts had expected a $0.02 per share loss.What Is Retail Investors' View?On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment for CZR to ‘extremely bullish’ as of late Tuesday, from ‘neutral’ the previous day, with 24-hour message volume rising 4,000%.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:640/77;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_10_29_at_8_49_53_AM_png_45f5c69299.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-10-29 at 8.49.53 AM.png" width="640" height="77"><figcaption>CZR sentiment and message volume as of October 28 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>“$CZR This is way oversold,” said one user, adding that they are buying shares.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/hastrade10/message/634058400</stembedurl>Another user was less optimistic, saying that “Vegas as we all once knew it is dying on the vine” and that younger consumers are even skipping drinking altogether.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/justwatch21/message/634066051</stembedurl>Caesars Weighs In On Prediction MarketsMeanwhile, Caesars’ Reeg said the company was watching developments in prediction markets — a fast-emerging space led by Kalshi and Polymarket, and one that iGaming players such as DraftKings are preparing to enter.“We believe what's happening in prediction markets is sports gambling,” he said. “If there's a path that develops where we can participate in a way that doesn't put licenses at risk… (we) would be prepared to go down that path, but we're watching it the same as you are.”Year-to-date, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CZR">CZR stock</a> is down 34%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

The exterior of Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino on February 10, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

Caesars Says Poor Uptake In Las Vegas Weighed On Q3 Results, Shares Drop 

The casino operator’s net loss widens multifold.

Shares of Flutter Entertainment rose 1.5% in extended trading on Wednesday, after the company announced a partnership with CME Group to roll out products that would let its users bet on financial market outcomes for as little as $1.The FanDuel operator would set up a joint venture with CME, America's biggest futures exchange, for the new offering, set to launch later this year. FanDuel customers in the U.S. will get access to contracts for simple yes-or-no wagers on market events, such as the S&amp;P 500 index or gold prices hitting certain levels or on upcoming readings of key economic data, such as the gross domestic product (GDP) or consumer price index (CPI).The partnership extends financial market-based betting to fantasy sports users (in the environment they are familiar with), marking a significant convergence that could reshape the online wagering industry as adoption accelerates nationwide.The development also comes as firms ramp up wagering on a wider range of events, from economic and political outcomes (Kalshi, Interactive Brokers, PredictIt) to sports, as well as trading in alternative assets such as cryptocurrencies.DraftKings, a direct competitor to Flutter, is reportedly exploring an acquisition in the prediction markets space, while Robinhood recently withdrew a product that let users bet on Super Bowl results.CME already offers small-stakes yes-no contracts tied to daily outcomes in futures markets. The company's shares rose marginally in Wednesday's extended trading."Individual investors are increasingly sophisticated and continually pursuing new financial opportunities," CME Group CEO Terry Duffy said in a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flutter.com/news-and-insights/press-releases/cme-group-and-fanduel-partner-to-develop-innovative-event-contracts-platform/">statement</a> on Wednesday.FanDuel Group CEO Amy Howe said, "We believe there is potentially a wide audience for trading event-based markets and we want to provide a platform that allows our customers to engage in this activity."On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment was 'bearish' for&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FLUT">Flutter</a> and 'bullish' for&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CME">CME</a>, with Flutter featuring among the top five trending tickers on the platform as of early Thursday. Flutter and CME shares are up 14% and 18%, respectively, year-to-date.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/walmart-q2-preview-analysts-expect-strong-report-as-retailers-scale-staples-stronghold-likely-offset-macro-pressures/chsSNqTRdL0">Walmart Q2 Preview: Analysts Expect Strong Report As Retailer’s Scale, Staples Stronghold Likely Offset Macro Pressures</a>

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FanDuel Parent Flutter Shares Pop On CME Group Partnership For Financial Market Betting Product  

The partnership extends financial market-based betting to fantasy sports users, marking a significant convergence that could reshape the online wagering industry as adoption accelerates nationwide.

Casino and resort operator Las Vegas Sands (LVS) reported second-quarter revenue and profit above expectations on Wednesday, sending its shares up nearly 4% in extended trading.The momentum stemmed from strong business at its properties in Singapore. Revenue from operations in the region rose 36%, while revenue from Macau operations rose 2.5%."We remain enthusiastic about our opportunities to deliver industry-leading growth in both Macau and Singapore as we realize the benefits from our recently completed capital investment programs in both markets," said CEO Robert Goldstein.&nbsp;The company recently broke ground on an $8 billion expansion of its Marina Bay Sands property in Singapore, adding to its investments in renovations and upgrades to the property over the past few years. It also reportedly upgraded its assets in Macau.In Q2, total revenue increased 15% to $3.18 billion, much higher than the analysts' expectation of $2.83 billion from LSEG/Reuters.Adjusted profit was $0.79 per share, also above the expectation of $0.53On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment for the company's shares shifted to 'bullish' as of early Thursday from 'neutral' the previous day. As of its last close,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/LVS">LVS stock</a> is down 5% to $48.69 year-to-date. A user&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/mike202400/message/622202017">forecast</a> the stock rising to $60 in the near term.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1276/116;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_07_24_at_1_22_55_PM_png_97da5fbf18.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-07-24 at 1.22.55 PM.png" width="1276" height="116"><figcaption>LVS sentiment and message volume as of July 24 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Earlier this year, Las Vegas Sands announced that CEO Goldstein will step down in March 2026, and COO Patrick Dumont will succeed him as President and CEO.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/toymakers-hasbro-and-mattel-lose-sales-steam-but-retail-bulls-hold-firm/ch8yF5TR5u8">Toymakers Hasbro And Mattel Lose Sales Steam, But Retail Bulls Hold Firm</a>

The Marina Bay Sands building in Singapore on on November 10, 2024. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Sands Hits The Jackpot On Singapore Casino Surge: Retail Turns Bullish On Q2 Beat 

Revenue from operations in the region rose 36%.

Wynn Resorts (WYNN) shares fell marginally on Wednesday, breaking a five-day streak of gains after a rating downgrade.Citi downgraded the stock to 'Neutral' from 'Buy.' It, however, raised its price target on the shares to $114 from $108. The new target signals a mere 3.6% upside to the current levels.The research firm said it expects Wynn to lose market share in Macau, a key global casino hub in China. Wynn operates Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace integrated resorts in Macau, and the region&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/wynn-las-vegas-sands-mgm-resorts-jump-after-macau-reports-strong-casino-numbers-for-june/chF0gpeRTSq">reported</a> strong gaming activity last month.Citi added that Wynn’s "concurrent&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/wynn-pulls-application-for-manhattan-casino/ch0dYXfRb8z">reduction</a> in North America capex, when capex in the UAE increases, should provide Wynn with the financial flexibility to pursue new investment opportunities and enhance shareholder return."On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment shifted to 'bullish' from 'extremely bullish' the previous day.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/WYNN">WYNN shares</a> are down 28% year-to-date but currently trade near a 52-week high.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:553/70;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_07_10_at_12_59_56_PM_png_f7f81fd3ab.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-07-10 at 12.59.56 PM.png" width="553" height="70"><figcaption>WYNN sentiment and message volume as of July 10 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Wynn's property in Al Marjan Island, set to open in early 2027, will be the first-ever land-based casino resort in the Middle East. The company's international expansion has recently attracted 'Buy' ratings from Bank of America and Goldman Sachs.Citi, however, argued that the upside is already reflected in the stock price.The U.S. hospitality sector has demonstrated a robust post-pandemic recovery, driven by high demand for leisure and business travel, although rising operational costs and economic uncertainty pose challenges.Wynn&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/wynn-resorts-signals-trouble-in-casinos-resorts/chiB4x9RbSC">posted</a> lower revenue and profit for the first quarter.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

MAY 04: In this photo illustration, the logo of Wynn Resorts Limited is displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)

Wynn Resorts Stock Snaps 5-Day Rally: Citi Turns Less Bullish On Macau Market Share Outlook

The research firm also stated that Wynn’s potential gains from its international expansion plans are already reflected in its stock price.

Wynn Resorts announced last week that it has completed the acquisition of Crown London, a casino previously owned by Crown Resorts, marking its entry into the UK market.The company said the deal was completed after approval from the UK Gaming Commission, and Crown London was subsequently renamed Wynn Mayfair.Wynn Mayfair spans two historic townhouses at 27-28 Curzon Street, Mayfair, and is one of London's most exclusive gaming and dining destinations.Originally known as the White Elephant Club in the 1960s, the private members-only club has hosted London's stars, royals, and eminent figures over the decades.Wynn shares gain moderately on Friday, following seven consecutive sessions of declines.The company's international expansion is sparking excitement among analysts.Last month, Bank of America <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/whats-the-key-catalyst-that-got-bofa-to-upgrade-wynn-resorts-to-buy/chifdWARbjo">upgraded</a> its rating on the company's shares to 'Buy,' stating that the hospitality firm's upcoming property in the Middle East will be a "key catalyst" for the stock.Wynn's property in Al Marjan Island, set to open in early 2027, will be the first-ever land-based casino resort in the Middle East.Wynn operates hotels and casinos in Las Vegas and Macau.The U.S. hospitality sector has shown a robust post-pandemic recovery, driven by high leisure and business travel demand, though rising operational costs and economic uncertainty pose challenges.Wynn&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/wynn-resorts-signals-trouble-in-casinos-resorts/chiB4x9RbSC">posted</a> lower revenue and profit for the first quarter, signaling a pullback in visits to its luxury casinos and resorts.On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment was 'bearish,' unchanged for several months.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/WYNN">Wynn shares</a> are down 3.3% year-to-date.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Wynn Resorts is a luxury hotel and casino operator with strong holdings in Las Vegas and Macau | Image Source: Unsplash

Wynn Resorts Enters UK Market With Crown London Acquisition: Retail Still On The Sidelines

The casino operator’s international expansion is sparking excitement among analysts.

Wynn Resorts (WYNN) has pulled its joint application with real estate developer Related Co. for a casino license in New York.The casino and resort operator said it is seeing increasing community pushback and would rather use its capital elsewhere.Wynn had partnered with Related Co. to develop an integrated casino resort in Manhattan's posh Hudson Yards neighborhood.On Monday, Wynn said the company would rather deploy capital in share buybacks than "invest in an area in which we, or any casino operator, will face years of persistent opposition despite our willingness to employ 5,000 New Yorkers.”According to a Bloomberg News report, New York City Council Member Erik Bottcher said on Monday that he would not support a casino at the site.Wynn was one of several companies competing for one of three expected casino licenses in the greater New York City area. Las Vegas Sands recently withdrew from the race.Soloviev Group has reportedly proposed letting local residents invest in its project, while Steve Cohen’s $8 billion casino plan near Citi Field cleared a key legislative hurdle last month.Earlier this month, Wynn <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/wynn-resorts-signals-trouble-in-casinos-resorts/chiB4x9RbSC">reported</a> a drop in sales and profit in the last quarter, signaling a pullback in visits to its luxury casinos and resorts.Investors and fans are <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/whats-the-key-catalyst-that-got-bofa-to-upgrade-wynn-resorts-to-buy/chifdWARbjo">closely watching</a> the company's expansion in the United Arab Emirates, where its first property will open in 2027.On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment held in the 'bearish' territory.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:602/72;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_05_20_at_1_05_09_PM_png_755dab7575.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-05-20 at 1.05.09 PM.png" width="602" height="72"><figcaption>WYNN sentiment and message volume as of May 19 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Several users posted&nbsp;about the company’s plan to withdraw from New York, with one saying, "I am glad I got out of Wynn before news came out."<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/66Harry/message/614973810</stembedurl><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/WYNN">Wynn shares</a> are up 12% this year.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Wynn Pulls Application For Manhattan Casino: Retail Mood Stays Dim

The casino and resort operator said it is seeing increasing community pushback and would rather use its capital elsewhere.

DraftKings' (DKNG) quarterly report last week showed that demand for sports betting held strong despite economic uncertainty, although outcomes of sporting events that favored consumers led to weaker sales.The sports betting company said revenue rose to $1.41 billion from $1.17 billion in the first quarter, missing the analysts' estimate of $1.43 million from FactSet.The weak quarter forced the company to taper its 2025 revenue guidance to $6.2 billion to $6.4 billion from $6.3 billion to $6.6 billion earlier."If not for customer-friendly sport outcomes in March, we would be raising our fiscal year 2025 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance," CEO Jason Robins said.The past quarter saw big tournaments like the Super Bowl, where the underdog Philadelphia Eagles clinched victory, and March Madness.DraftKings reported the bottom line above estimates. Profit rose to $0.12 per share, on an adjusted basis, from $0.03 a year earlier. Analysts polled by FactSet expected $0.07.Monthly Unique Payers (MUP) increased 28% to 4.3 million, while Average Revenue per MUP declined 5% to $108.Shares of the company have gained over 5% since Thursday, when it published the results.Jefferies called the outlook cut a "clearing event," according to The Fly.The investment firm, which maintained a 'Buy' rating, sees "several positive aspects" for the company, including the strong prospects for in-play betting.On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment jumped to 'extremely bullish' from 'bullish' the previous week.A user said, "The NBA playoffs have been very favorable to the books / punishing the favorites/public," lending momentum to the stock.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/MadnessSharp101/message/614244079</stembedurl><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DKNG">DraftKings stock</a> is down 2.6% year to date.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

 In this photo illustration, the logo of DraftKings Inc. is displayed on a smartphone screen, with the company's iconic orange and green branding visible in the background. (Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)

DraftKings Cuts 2025 Revenue Forecast After Betting Outcomes Favored Users In Q1: Retail Bullish On Strong Fundamentals

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