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QQQ is trending downwards as community members discuss concerns around potential market manipulation and an AI bubble, especially following earnings. Traders are debating whether to buy the dip or prepare for a larger correction, while monitoring key support levels. Some are pointing to macro factors like interest rate expectations and geopolitical concerns as potential catalysts for further volatility.

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 experiencing volatility, sparking debates about a potential market bottom and the influence of large institutional players. Community discussions revolve around whether this dip presents a buying opportunity or signals a deeper correction, with some pointing to macro factors and potential liquidations as drivers. Sentiment is mixed, with bullish and bearish arguments clashing amidst the price swings.

NVIDIA Corp. engages in the design and manufacture of computer graphics processors, chipsets, and related multimedia software. It operates through the following segments: Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) and Compute & Networking. The Graphics segment includes GeForce GPUs for gaming and PCs, the GeForce NOW game streaming service and related infrastructure, Quadro and NVIDIA RTX GPUs for enterprise workstation graphics, virtual GPU, or vGPU, software for cloud-based visual and virtual computing, automotive platforms for infotainment systems, and Omniverse Enterprise software for building and operating metaverse and 3D internet applications. The Compute & Networking segment consists of Data Center accelerated computing platforms and end-to-end networking platforms including Quantum for InfiniBand and Spectrum for Ethernet, NVIDIA DRIVE automated-driving platform and automotive development agreements, Jetson robotics and other embedded platforms, NVIDIA AI Enterprise and other software, and DGX Cloud software and services. The company was founded by Jen Hsun Huang, Chris A. Malachowsky, and Curtis R. Priem in April 1993 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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Nvidia's stock is trending amid upgrades from analysts, though some community members express concern over valuation relative to competitors and potential interconnect hurdles in the AI sector. Despite strong earnings, the stock experienced a selloff, leading to discussions about a possible short squeeze and whether AI constitutes a bubble.

Walmart, Inc. engages in the retail and wholesale business. The company offers an assortment of merchandise and services at everyday low prices. It operates through the following business segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. The Walmart U.S. segment operates as a mass merchandiser of consumer products, operating under the Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market brands, including walmart.com. The Walmart International segment includes operations of wholly-owned subsidiaries in Canada, Chile, China, and Africa, and majority-owned subsidiaries in India, as well as Mexico and Central America. The Sam's Club segment manages membership-only warehouse clubs and operates samsclub.com. The company was founded by Samuel Moore Walton and James Lawrence Walton on July 2, 1962 and is headquartered in Bentonville, AR.

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Walmart is trending due to strong Q3 earnings and raised FY26 guidance, sparking bullish sentiment among investors; discussions include the impact of e-commerce growth and a planned move to the Nasdaq. Community members are debating whether Walmart's performance signals broader economic strength or if it's a safe haven during market uncertainty, while also pondering its valuation relative to tech companies.

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SPY is experiencing heavy volatility, sparking discussions about a potential market correction and whether dip-buying strategies will continue to pay off. Some community members are pointing to broader macroeconomic concerns and the influence of crypto markets, while others are eyeing key support levels for potential reversals. The conversation highlights uncertainty around near-term market direction.

NIO, Inc. is a holding company which engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of electric vehicles. Its products include the EP9 supercar and ES8 7-seater SUV. It provides users with home charging, power express valet services, and other power solutions including access to public charging, access to power mobile charging trucks, and battery swapping. It also offers other value-added services such as service package, battery payment arrangement, and vehicle financing and license plate registration. The company was founded by Bin Li and Li Hong Qin on November 28, 2014 and is headquartered in Jiading, China.

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NIO is trending downwards, frustrating investors who cite strong deliveries and question the stock's valuation relative to peers. Community members speculate about market manipulation and potential short squeezes while bracing for upcoming earnings. Despite the negative price action, some investors remain optimistic, viewing the current dip as a buying opportunity based on the company's long-term potential.

Strategy, Inc. engages in the provision of enterprise analytics and mobility software. The firm designs, develops, markets, and sells software platforms through licensing arrangements and cloud-based subscriptions and related services. Its product packages include Hyper. The company was founded by Michael J. Saylor and Sanjeev K. Bansal on November 17, 1989, and is headquartered in Vienna, VA.

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Strategy is trending as the price of Bitcoin fluctuates, impacting MicroStrategy's value as a major BTC holder; the community is closely watching key support levels. Discussions revolve around analyst Tom Lee's commentary and potential short squeezes, with some expressing concerns about solvency and potential liquidation. Recent whale activity and overall market sentiment add to the volatility.

Micron Technology, Inc. engages in the provision of innovative memory and storage solutions. It operates through the following segments: Compute and Networking Business Unit (CNBU), Mobile Business Unit (MBU), Embedded Business Unit (EBU), and Storage Business Unit (SBU). The CNBU segment includes memory products and solutions sold into client, cloud server, enterprise, graphics, and networking markets. The MBU segment is involved in memory and storage products sold into smartphone and other mobile-device markets. The EBU segment focuses on memory and storage products sold into automotive, industrial, and consumer Markets. The SBU segment consists of SSDs and component-level solutions sold into enterprise and cloud, client, and consumer storage markets. The company was founded by Ward D. Parkinson, Joseph Leon Parkinson, Dennis Wilson, and Doug Pitman on October 5, 1978 and is headquartered in Boise, ID.

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Micron is trending following a target price increase from UBS and rising memory prices linked to AI data-center demand, fueling discussions about its growth potential. Community members are weighing the bullish outlook against concerns of an overbought condition after the stock's significant year-to-date gains. Discussions also focus on potential short-term pullbacks versus long-term opportunities in the semiconductor space.

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SOXL is trending as traders assess its volatile movements amidst optimism in the AI sector. Community discussions revolve around dip-buying strategies and potential profit-taking points, especially with upcoming earnings from key semiconductor players like NVDA. The ongoing government shutdown and concerns about AI valuations add to the uncertainty surrounding this leveraged ETF.

Ripple is the catchall name for the cryptocurrency platform, the transactional protocol for which is actually XRP, in the same fashion as Ethereum is the name for the platform that facilitates trades in Ether. Like other cryptocurrencies, Ripple is built atop the idea of a distributed ledger network which requires various parties to participate in validating transactions, rather than any singular centralized authority. That facilitates transactions all over the world, and transfer fees are far cheaper than the likes of bitcoin. Unlike other cryptocurrencies, XRP transfers are effectively immediate, requiring no typical confirmation time.  Ripple was originally founded by a single company, Ripple Labs, and continues to be backed by it, rather than the larger network of developers that continue bitcoin’s development. It also doesn’t have a fluctuating amount of its currency in existence. Where bitcoin has a continually growing pool with an eventual maximum, and Ethereum theoretically has no limit, Ripple was created with all of its 100 billion XRP tokens right out of the gate. That number is maintained with no mining and most of the tokens are owned and held by Ripple Labs itself — around 60 billion at the latest count.  Even at the recently reduced value of around half a dollar per XRP, that means Ripple Labs is currently sitting on around $20 billion worth of the cryptocurrency (note: Ripple’s price crashed hard recently, and may be worth far less than $60 billion by time you read this). It holds 55 billion XRP in an escrow account, which allows it to sell up to a billion per month if it so chooses in order to fund new projects and acquisitions. Selling such an amount would likely have a drastic effect on the cryptocurrency’s value, and isn’t something Ripple Labs plans to do anytime soon.  In actuality, Ripple Labs is looking to leverage the technology behind XRP to allow for faster banking transactions around the world. While Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are built on the idea of separating financial transactions from the financial organizations of traditional currencies, Ripple is almost the opposite in every sense.  XRP by Ripple price can be found on this page alongside the market capitalization and additional stats.

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XRP is trending amidst overall crypto market volatility and the launch of new ETFs, sparking debates on their potential impact. Community discussions revolve around whether XRP can decouple from Bitcoin's influence and the significance of upcoming ISO20022 compliance. Some traders express frustration with price stagnation, while others remain optimistic about long-term utility and institutional adoption.

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Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) announced a new partnership with Syniverse, a mobile connectivity solutions provider, to support the deployment of Iridium’s NTN Direct service.The platform supports standards-based direct-to-device connectivity, addressing a crucial requirement for mobile network operators (MNO) aiming to broaden their services internationally.Iridium NTN Direct’s integration with Syniverse’s international mobile infrastructure aims to simplify deployment for MNOs looking to extend connectivity beyond conventional land-based networks.Forecasts from GSMA indicate that by 2025, 85% of mobile network operators planning to adopt non-terrestrial network (NTN) services will favor Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) systems.&nbsp;Iridium NTN Direct meets this demand by delivering narrowband IoT messaging and emergency SOS features in line with 3GPP Release 19 standards.&nbsp;Its capabilities make it viable for use in industries like transportation, agriculture, logistics, utilities, and energy.Iridium operates a fully functional satellite network that is internally managed, giving it a distinct advantage through worldwide coverage and regulatory alignment.&nbsp;"We're building the backbone of the global D2D movement, the right way and with the right partners as we prepare for on-air testing with MNOs and chipmakers in the coming months," said Iridium CEO Matt Desch.The company works directly with roughly 600 carriers in 170 nations and links more than 830 mobile providers via its IPX backbone. This infrastructure enables MNOs integrating Iridium NTN Direct to deploy services more quickly without compromising reliability.The finalization of 3GPP Release 19 is expected by late 2025, paving the way for the debut of Iridium NTN Direct-enabled consumer devices in 2026.&nbsp;On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Iridium Communications remained in ‘bullish’ territory with a high message volume.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:632/68;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_05_29_085941_png_0eca10d677.webp" alt="IRDM's Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 09:00 a.m. ET on May 29, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="632" height="68"><figcaption>IRDM's Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 09:00 a.m. ET on May 29, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IRDM">Iridium</a> stock has lost over 11% in 2025 and over 14% in the last 12 months.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/sentinel-one-stock-slumps-despite-sales-beat/ch0A81MRbtn">SentinelOne Stock Slumps Despite Q1 Sales Beat As Wall Street Turns Cautious: But Retail Is Buying The Dip</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Iridium’s NTN Direct will offer global, standards-based satellite connectivity, supporting mobile network operators in expanding direct-to-device communication across remote regions.

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Palantir Technologies (PLTR) shares fell more than 13% in morning trading on Tuesday, with analysts citing valuation concerns despite a strong first-quarter report.The company&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/palantir-wows-retail-traders-with-2025-q1-beat-guidance-hike/chi4p5kRb17">posted</a> adjusted earnings per share of $0.13, meeting analyst expectations, while revenue for the quarter reached $883.86 million, surpassing estimates of $862 million.CEO Alex Karp said that “Palantir is on fire” and that he’s “very optimistic” about the current setup during Monday's earnings call after the bell.While several analysts praised the company’s revenue rising 39% year-over-year (YoY), prompting it to raise its full-year forecast to between $3.89 billion and $3.90 billion, others were more cautious, as per notes to investors cited by TheFly.Mizuho raised its price target to $94 but kept an ‘Underperform’ rating, writing that it is “very difficult to justify the stock's very high multiple,” which it believes already reflects substantial growth expectations.&nbsp;RBC maintained its $40 target and ‘Underperform’ rating, citing concerns over Palantir’s product differentiation and long-term growth runway.&nbsp;The brokerage said the risk-reward profile remains skewed given the stock's premium valuation.Still, some on Wall Street acknowledged the strength of the quarter. Morgan Stanley said the company is “one of the clearest AI beneficiaries,” while Wedbush highlighted “robust beats across the board.”&nbsp;They continue to view Palantir as a key player in the AI boom. Much of their optimism is tied to the company’s Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP), which has seen rising customer interest.However, even bullish analysts suggested Palantir’s AI leadership is “well known” and “priced in.”<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/PLTR">Palantir's stock</a> remains up 43% year-to-date and has surged nearly 350% over the past 12 months.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/economist-kenneth-rogoff-believes-trump-trade-policy-is-speeding-up-dollar-decline/chiIJtJRbS7">Economist Kenneth Rogoff Believes Trump’s Trade Policy Is Speeding Up Dollar’s Decline, Calls Navarro President’s ‘Rasputin’</a>

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Palantir Stock Plummets As Analysts Flag Valuation Risks Despite Q1 Revenue Beat

Analysts warn that while Palantir's execution is impressive, concerns remain that its stock trades at a valuation difficult to justify without further acceleration.

Goldman Sachs (GS) shares were trading in the green in Tuesday’s pre-market session ahead of its fourth-quarter (Q4) earnings scheduled before the bell on Wednesday.According to FinChat, the bank is expected to report earnings per share (EPS) of $8.29 on revenue of $12.46 billion. Notably, Stocktwits data shows that Goldman Sachs has topped Wall Street earnings expectations in the last four quarters.The bank’s stock trading and investment banking operations drove its third-quarter earnings, with profits soaring 45% year-over-year. Investors will watch how these operations performed during the fourth quarter and for any management remarks about 2025 prospects.The bank has been in the news lately since it <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.goldmansachs.com/pressroom/press-releases/2025/creation-of-capital-solutions-group">created</a> the Capital Solutions Group, which will combine and grow its suite of financing, origination, structuring, and risk management solution activities in global banking and markets.The lender is also expanding its alternatives investment team in Asset &amp; Wealth Management. CEO David Solomon said there is significant demand from the bank’s investing clients for private credit and private equity.“Our strategy and core franchise strengths position Goldman Sachs to operate at the fulcrum of one of the most important structural trends taking place in finance: the emergence and growth of private credit and other asset classes that can be privately deployed,” he said.Ahead of the Q4 earnings release, retail sentiment on Stocktwits climbed into the ‘neutral’ territory (48/100) from ‘bearish’ a day ago, accompanied by ‘extremely high’ message volumes.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1866/434;" src="https://st-everywhere-cms-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Screenshot_2025_01_14_at_7_38_02_AM_cf22f6ea1c.png" alt="GS’ Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 7:14 a.m. ET on Jan. 14, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="1866" height="434"><figcaption>GS’ Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 7:14 a.m. ET on Jan. 14, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Retail chatter in recent days indicated a skeptical view of the stock.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/GrindTime/message/599793463</stembedurl><stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/ShortingDownBadStocks/message/599769412</stembedurl><stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Ferrari168/message/599766734</stembedurl>According to TheFly, JMP Securities analyst Devin Ryan recently raised the firm's price target on Goldman Sachs to $625 from $585 while keeping an ‘Outperform’ rating on the shares.The new price target leaves nearly 4% upside potential for the stock. Shares of <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GS">Goldman Sachs</a> have gained almost 48% over the past year.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/spirit-aerosystems-stock-in-spotlight-after-fiber-materials-sale/chGN0MvRNn">Spirit AeroSystems’ Stock In Spotlight After $165M Sale Of Fiber Materials To Tex-Tech Industries: Retail’s Unconvinced</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

In this photo illustration, a Goldman Sachs Group logo seen displayed on a monitor. (Photo Illustration by Valera Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Goldman Sachs Q4 Earnings Preview: Investors Likely To Eye Stock Trading, Investment Banking Operations After Solid Q3

According to FinChat, the bank is expected to report earnings per share (EPS) of $8.29 on revenue of $12.46 billion.

Kinder Morgan Inc. (KMI) shares rose over 1% on Monday after the energy infrastructure company <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ir.kindermorgan.com/news/news-details/2025/Kinder-Morgan-Announces-Acquisition-of-Gas-Gathering--Processing-System-in-Bakken-from-Outrigger-Energy-II/default.aspx">said</a> its subsidiary, Hiland Partners Holdings LLC, will purchase a natural gas gathering and processing system in North Dakota from Outrigger Energy II LLC for $640 million.The deal also includes a 270 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) processing plant and rich gas header system in Williston Basin, North Dakota.KMI Natural Gas Midstream President Tom Dender said the acquisition will enable the firm to efficiently expand its footprint and provide incremental transportation and processing services to meet the growing needs of our customers.The company expects the acquisition to be immediately accretive to its shareholders, with 2025 adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) multiple of approximately eight times on a full-year basis.KMI also expects to reduce future capital expenditures needed to accommodate the growth of its existing Bakken customers.Initially, the firm plans to fund the transaction with short-term borrowings and cash.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment jumped into the ‘extremely bullish’ territory from ‘bullish’ a week ago, hitting a one-year high. The move was accompanied by ‘extremely high’ retail chatter.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1880/440;" src="https://st-everywhere-cms-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Screenshot_2025_01_13_at_10_50_52_AM_e08c1dfa68.png" alt="KMI’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 10:33 a.m. ET on Jan. 13, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="1880" height="440"><figcaption>KMI’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 10:33 a.m. ET on Jan. 13, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Last month, KMI announced its expectations for 2025. The firm expects to generate $1.27 of adjusted earnings per share (EPS) and $8.3 billion of adjusted EBITDA.The company expects to invest $2.3 billion in discretionary capital expenditures, including expansion projects and contributions to joint ventures, funded out of internally generated cash flow.KMI expects to end 2025 with a net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio of 3.8 times.Meanwhile, Bank of America has raised the firm's price target on Kinder Morgan to $30 from $28 while keeping a ‘Buy’ rating on the shares. <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/KMI">KMI shares</a> have gained over 60% over the past year.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/wells-fargo-q4-earning-preview/chGNBaLRNL">Wells Fargo Q4 Earnings Preview: Investors Eye NII Figure, Analysts Sound Optimism Ahead Of Quarterly Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Kinder Morgan Stock Rises On $640M Deal To Buy Natural Gas Processing System In North Dakota: Retail Sentiment Soars To Year-High

The deal includes a 270 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) processing plant and a rich gas header system in Williston Basin, North Dakota.

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