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Far below the surface, where light no longer reaches and noise collapses into silence, the Sperm Whale endures.  It does not rely on speed or spectacle. It survives through mass, intelligence, and absolute awareness of its surroundings.  This project is shaped by the same principle — strength formed under pressure, movement guided by understanding, and conviction built where others cannot remain.  While the surface reacts, the deep decides.

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The SPERMWHALE crypto community is intensely focused on maintaining its trending status while actively rallying to reclaim previous highs and eliminate zeros from the price. Despite ongoing debates about potential volatility and the influx of rival projects, supporters remain bullish, leveraging high social volume and persistent community sentiment to drive momentum.

eBay, Inc. is a commerce company, whose platforms include an online marketplace and its localized counterparts, including off-platform businesses in South Korea, Japan, and Turkey, as well as eBay’s suite of mobile apps. It offers a platform for various product categories, including parts and accessories, collectibles, fashion, electronics, and home & garden. eBay generates revenue mainly through fees from sales, payment processing, and advertising. The company was founded by Pierre Morad Omidyar in September 1995 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

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eBay Inc

eBay is trending as investor sentiment builds ahead of earnings, fueled by recent analyst price target hikes and the company's aggressive share repurchase strategy. The community is actively debating the stock's potential for a breakout toward triple-digit levels, with many focusing on its performance in high-value categories and the integration of new AI tools.

GameStop Corp. engages in offering games and entertainment products through its ecommerce properties and stores. The firm’s stores and ecommerce sites operate primarily under the names GameStop, EB Games, and Micromania. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe. The company was founded by Daniel A. DeMatteo in 1996 and is headquartered in Grapevine, TX.

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GameStop Corp

GameStop is experiencing a surge in retail interest and options activity following reports that the company is preparing a formal takeover bid for eBay to advance its long-term growth strategy. While the community is debating the financial logistics of a potential acquisition, many participants are viewing the news as a catalyst for renewed momentum and a potential squeeze, keeping sentiment highly charged heading into the next trading session.

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NEOS Nasdaq 100 High Income ETF

QQQI is trending as investors aggressively allocate capital into its high-income Nasdaq 100 covered call strategy, frequently comparing it to peers like JEPQ and SPYI for its monthly distribution efficiency and perceived NAV stability. The community is actively debating the trade-offs of capturing high yields versus full growth participation, with many long-term holders using the fund's tax-efficient structure to build passive income streams.

TRON is a decentralized blockchain-based operating system designed to accelerate the decentralization of the internet and its underlying infrastructure. It serves as a global settlement layer for stablecoins and everyday digital purchases, providing a high-throughput environment to support large-scale decentralized applications. The network is governed by a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), which allows the community to manage the protocol without a central authority. Its primary value proposition includes a unique resource model that utilizes bandwidth and energy to allow for high transaction volumes without traditional fee spikes.  The platform functions as a smart contract platform that enables the creation of decentralized applications and is compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, allowing developers to easily migrate applications. TRON operates using a Delegated Proof of Stake consensus mechanism where token holders vote for 27 Super Representatives to verify transactions and maintain the ledger. This structure is built for scalability and fast finality, aiming to handle more transactions per second than many established legacy blockchains. Users can interact with the ecosystem for various purposes, including decentralized finance (DeFi) through platforms like JustLend DAO and decentralized storage via the BitTorrent File System.  Value moves through the system via its native utility token, TRX, which facilitates transactions and grants users access to network resources. Holders can lock their TRX in a staking mechanism to gain TRON Power, which is used to vote on network rules and elect Super Representatives, earning rewards for securing the network. Established by the TRON Foundation and led by founder Justin Sun, the project has transitioned into a community-led DAO. The ecosystem is supported by strategic partnerships with major global entities, including Samsung, which integrated TRON into its blockchain keystore, as well as BitTorrent, Opera, and Swisscom Blockchain.

Tron

Tron is trending as investors highlight its role as a key stablecoin infrastructure rail, specifically citing recent partnerships with Rumble and its integration into the Base network. Community discussion remains focused on its long-term resilience and potential for broader institutional utility despite market volatility.

J.P. Morgan Exchange-Traded Fund Trust - JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF

JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF

JEPQ is currently generating significant community buzz as investors look to its high monthly dividend yields and equity exposure as a strategy to navigate market volatility. Discussion is heavily focused on reinvesting these payouts and comparing the fund's income performance against other yield-focused alternatives like QQQI, SPYI, and SCHD to build long-term, multi-source cash flow streams.

WeRide, Inc. operates as an investment holding company. It engages in the sale of autonomous driving vehicles, primarily including robobuses, robotaxis, robosweepers and related sensor suites. The company was founded by Tony Xu Han and Yan Li in February 2017 and is headquartered in Guangzhou, China.

WeRide Inc. - ADR

WeRide is trending due to the company's aggressive expansion and key partnerships with tech and ride-hailing giants, sparking significant community debate over its long-term potential versus execution risks. While supporters highlight a robust global footprint and innovative technology, others are actively questioning the lack of immediate revenue details and the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on its operations.

First Majestic Silver Corp. engages in the production, development, exploration and acquisition of mineral properties. It owns and operates producing mines in México including the La Encantada Silver Mine, La Parrilla Silver Mine, San Martin Silver Mine, La Guitarra Silver Mine, Del Toro Silver Mine, Santa Elena Silver & Gold Mine, and San Dimas Silver & Gold Mine. The company was founded by Keith Neumeyer on September 26, 1979 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

First Majestic Silver Corporation

First Majestic Silver Corporation is attracting significant community attention as silver miners respond to volatility in the precious metals market, with discussions heavily focused on the disconnect between COMEX spot pricing and the actual premiums realized by mining companies. Investors are actively debating the impact of global supply chain disruptions and energy costs on future production, while keeping a close watch on technical support levels and upcoming earnings reports.

Dogelon Mars

Dogelon Mars continues to trend as community members debate its long-term potential versus concerns about its significant distance from previous all-time highs. Discussions are heavily fueled by persistent efforts from holders to mobilize, combined with speculative interest regarding the coin's historical association with the broader meme coin market.

Aeluma, Inc. engages in developing semiconductors for sensing, communication, and computing applications. The firm is also involved in manufacturing devices using compound semiconductor materials on large-diameter substrates that are commonly used to manufacture mass market microelectronics. The company was founded by Jonathan Klamkin and Lee McCarthy on February 28, 2019 and is headquartered in Goleta, CA.

Aeluma Inc

Aeluma is trending as investors weigh its potential as a disruptive force in photonic integration against skepticism regarding its commercial scale and recent insider selling. While community members discuss the significance of government contracts and new leadership as signs of validation, others caution against the company's limited commercial revenue and the risks inherent in its pre-production stage.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>President Trump expressed doubts about Iran being able to arrive at a deal, stating that there is a great amount of discord among their leaders.</li><li>He stated that there are probably three to four groups among the Iranian leadership, while adding that they may never come around to a negotiated settlement to the war.</li><li>Trump also dismissed the 60-day war powers deadline as unconstitutional, adding that it has never been used before.</li></ul>President Donald Trump on Friday reportedly warned that Iran has an option to either strike a deal with the U.S. or face a major military escalation.According to a CNN&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/01/world/live-news/iran-war-news?post-id=cmon513no00093b6umqzwex14">report</a>, President Trump told reporters at the White House that he was not satisfied with a new offer from Iran to end the war.“There are options. Do we want to go and just blast the hell out of them and finish them forever? Or do we want to try and make a deal. That’s the options,” he said.He also confirmed that he had received a briefing from the U.S. Central Command on Thursday regarding the military options currently available.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Says There Is Discord Among Iranian Leaders</h2>President Trump expressed doubts about Iran being able to arrive at a deal, stating that there is a great amount of discord among their leaders.“They’ve made strides, but I’m not sure if they ever get there,” he said, adding that while Iran wants to make a deal, he is not satisfied with it.Trump stated that there are probably three to four groups among the Iranian leadership, while adding that they may never come around to a negotiated settlement to the war.&nbsp;He also shot down concerns of Iran building a nuclear bomb.“If they were ever allowed to have a nuclear weapon, you would have problems the likes of which the world has never seen before, and it’s not going to happen,” he said.Trump also dismissed the 60-day war powers deadline as unconstitutional, adding that it has never been used before.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Iran Delivers New Proposal To US</h2>Meanwhile, Iran delivered a new proposal to the U.S. via Pakistan on Friday, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.irna.ir/news/86142591/Exclusive-Iran-submits-new-proposal-to-Pakistani-mediator">report</a> by the country’s state-run news agency, IRNA.The agency also added that Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei reiterated that ending the ongoing war and establishing peace remain Iran’s main objectives in its negotiations with the U.S.Baqaei also stated in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/IRIMFA_SPOX/status/2050084331087876124">post</a> on X on Friday that the U.S. attacks on Iran were not an act of self-defense, but aggression.“'Self-defense' against what? Was there any 'armed attack' by Iran to justify 'self defense'? Definitely not!” he said.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Baqaei_post_jpg_7f42618dc8.webp" alt="Esmaeil Baqaei's post on X" width="588" height="187"><figcaption>Esmaeil Baqaei's post on X | @IRIMFA_SPOX/X</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Crude Oil Prices Edge Lower</h2>Meanwhile, crude oil prices edged lower on Friday. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures expiring in June were down nearly 3%, hovering around $102 a barrel. Brent crude futures expiring in June fell 2% to hover around $108 a barrel.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF</a> (UCO) were down 3%.Meanwhile, U.S. equities were mixed in Friday’s midday trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was up 0.57%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 1.1%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) edged lower by 0.06%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF was in the ‘bullish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nasdaq-composite-best-month-6-years-big-tech-surge-fuels-rally/cZQVQ3nReek">Nasdaq Composite Posts Best Month In 6 Years As AI Boom Powers Tech Surge — Alphabet, Intel Stocks Power The Super Rally</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

U.S. President Donald Trump makes an announcement on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Allison Robbert/For The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Trump Warns Iran's Options Are Either Make A Deal Or Face A Major Military Escalation

According to a CNN report, President Trump told reporters at the White House that he was not satisfied with a new offer from Iran to end the war.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bitcoin rose about 14% during the month, broadly in line with equity index performance.</li><li>April marked a sharp reversal from March, when stocks declined and Bitcoin showed relative resilience.</li><li>U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded roughly $2 billion in net inflows, supporting BTC’s performance.</li></ul>U.S. stocks added roughly $5.3 trillion in market value in April, dwarfing crypto's $230 billion gain, but Bitcoin (BTC) held its own, posting its best monthly performance in over a year even as the broader digital asset market lagged far behind equities.Bitcoin rose about 14.25% in April, roughly in line with gains in major stock indexes. The S&amp;P 500 jumped 12.35% and the Nasdaq surged 17.40% in April. The former closed above the 7,200 threshold for the first time ever, helping both the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq secure their strongest monthly performances since 2020.&nbsp;The S&amp;P 500 recorded its biggest monthly percentage gain since November 2020, while the Nasdaq's monthly gain was its largest since April 2020.&nbsp;U.S. equities were in the green on Friday morning. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY) was up 0.64%, the&nbsp;<a href="http://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF</a> (DIA) gained 0.34%, and the Nasdaq-100 tracking&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) moved 0.93% higher. Retail sentiment around SPY on Stocktwits trended in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day, accmopanied by chatter at ‘low’ levels.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">April Rally Marks Sharp Reversal From March Sell-Off</h2>April’s gains followed a volatile March.. The S&amp;P 500 closed out March with a monthly loss of 5.1%, its largest monthly decline in a year and its third in the past four months. U.S. stocks shed approximately $1.3 trillion in market value that month, while Bitcoin eked out a slim gain of around $40 billion, quietly outperforming equities in the chaos.&nbsp;The March sell-off was driven by escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East following the U.S. military engagement with Iran, rising oil prices, and concerns over potential U.S. recession. April's rally was a sharp reversal. The same war that crushed stocks in March became a backdrop that markets ultimately looked past.&nbsp;In April, the drivers were a familiar cocktail of macro relief and corporate earnings. A strong first-quarter (Q1) earnings season, as well as hopes for easing tensions in the Middle East, ultimately boosted stocks higher.&nbsp;The market has staged a sharp rally of about 13% since late March, its sharpest rise since April 2020, fueled by improving geopolitical sentiment and rising corporate confidence, according to Goldman Sachs Research.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitcoin Holds Ground as Institutional Flows Continue</h2>Against the backdrop of equities, crypto's gains looked more modest, even though Bitcoin performed creditably. BTC’s price rose 14.25% for the month, roughly in line with equities on a percentage basis, reflecting the continued institutionalization of the asset.&nbsp;U.S.-based spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded approximately $2 billion in net inflows during April, the highest monthly total this year, with BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) continuing to lead institutional demand.&nbsp;However, the wider crypto market told a more subdued story. The total crypto market cap rose 11.02% in April, and stripping out Bitcoin, the rest of the market gained just 5.20% — barely a third of what equities returned.&nbsp;Bitcoin dominance sat at around 60% in April, with the Altcoin Season Index squarely in "Bitcoin Season" territory at 39 out of 100, meaning Bitcoin continued to command over half of total crypto value with no sustained shift toward altcoin leadership.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> rose 2.4% in the last 24 hours to around $78,100, kicking off May in the green. Retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency on Stocktwits remained in ‘neutral’ territory over the past day, accompanied by chatter at ‘normal’ levels.&nbsp;The gap reinforces a broader trend in 2026, where institutional money continues to flow predominantly into Bitcoin rather than the wider crypto ecosystem, keeping altcoins relatively subdued even in a risk-on month.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/riot-stock-rises-after-target-hike-ceo-flags-inflection-point/cZQV5GFReeE">RIOT Stock Rises After Clear Street Price Target Hike – CEO Flags ‘Inflection Point’ In Data Center Strategy</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

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US Stocks Add $5 Trillion In April After March Rout – Crypto Lags At $230 Billion Despite Bitcoin Strength

U.S. equities added approximately $5.3 trillion in market value in April, significantly outpacing crypto’s $230 billion gain.

Bitcoin Flexes Muscle, But Crypto Still Lags Stocks’ $5 Trillion Rebound In April

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Early market action suggests a pause after a blockbuster April rally led by AI and mega-cap tech.</li><li>The White House argued that a recent ceasefire resets the 60-day War Powers clock, while Iran threatened ‘painful strikes’ if U.S. attacks resume.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting kicks off in Omaha today.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures were subdued early Friday as investors took a breather following a historic April, the best month for markets since 2020. Traders are watching for developments in the Middle East amid a critical deadline for the Trump administration. The White House argued that a recent ceasefire resets the 60-day War Powers clock, while Iran threatened ‘painful strikes’ if U.S. attacks resume.&nbsp;&nbsp;As of 4:00 a.m. ET on Friday: Dow, S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq futures were flat, while Russell 2000 futures declined 0.1%.Retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, has moved to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ territory, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, has stayed in the ‘bullish’ territory after markets closed out April at record highs.&nbsp;Trending Stocks To WatchApple (AAPL):&nbsp;Stock rose 3% in early premarket trade after beating Q2 estimates and forecasting strong revenue growth despite supply constraints.&nbsp;Reddit (RDDT) is also seeing an post-earnings rally, surging 16% in early premarket trading.Rivian Automotive (RIVN)&nbsp;slipped 4% in early premarket trading as investors reacted to a lack of fresh details on the upcoming R2 SUV. While Nio Inc (NIO) slipped 3% after the Chinese EV maker reported a decline in April deliveries,&nbsp; casting a shadow over its SUV launch push.Roblox (RBLX):&nbsp;Tanked 22% after slashing its full-year bookings guidance well below analyst projections.&nbsp;Meta Inc (META):&nbsp;Investors will be tracking the ongoing child safety litigation in New Mexico, though ARK Invest added 47k shares on Thursday.&nbsp;Veeva Systems (VEEV): It is set to join the S&amp;P 500 on May 7, replacing Coterra Energy following its acquisition by Devon Energy. Michael Burry called it ‘undervalued’.Cue Biopharma (CUE)&nbsp;continued its upmove, rising another 40% in early premarket trading after it announced a $30 million private investment in public equity financing, an exclusive Phase 2 anti-IgE antibody license, and a CEO appointment.&nbsp;Other tickers trending on Stocktwits&nbsp;at the time of writing included Akanda Corp (AKAN), Sandisk Corp (SNDK), Eli Lilly (LLY), and Atlassian Corp (TEAM).Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting kicks off in Omaha today.&nbsp;Other Catalysts To WatchOn the economic front, traders will be watching the release of April manufacturing data.&nbsp;On earnings radar, watch out for quarterly reports from Exxon Mobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX), Aon (AON), Colgate-Palmolive (CL), Estee Lauder (EL), Church &amp; Dwight (CHD), AutoNation (AN), Terex (TEX), Lear (LEA), Cinemark (CNK), and WisdomTree (WT) before the bell today. For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Take A Breather Near Highs: Why AAPL, META, RDDT, RBLX, CUE Are Keeping Traders Engaged Today

Data from Stocktwits shows that retail traders are bullish on SPY and QQQ again.

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Pause After Best April Since 2020: Why AAPL, META, RDDT, RBLX, CUE Are In Focus

Data from Stocktwits shows that retail traders are bullish on SPY and QQQ again.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The S&amp;P index provider is also considering changes to profitability and liquidity requirements for large companies to become eligible for inclusion.</li><li>It is joining similar moves proposed by the Nasdaq and FTSE Russell earlier this year.</li><li>The move comes ahead of massive IPOs by SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic, projected to raise over $240 billion combined.</li></ul>S&amp;P Dow Jones Indices announced on Thursday that it has launched a consultation on potential rule changes that could speed up the inclusion of mega-cap public listings into its flagship indexes, following similar moves by the Nasdaq and FTSE Russell.Among the most pertinent changes proposed, the rule change would halve the minimum required public listing period to become eligible for index listing, from the current 12 months to 6 months.The move comes ahead of initial public offerings (IPOs) by large companies like SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic PBC, which are eyeing public listings later this year.<h2 class="st-heading-2">S&amp;P Inclusion Proposed Changes</h2>Apart from changes to the time period, the index provider is also considering changes to the profitability and liquidity requirements for large companies to become eligible for inclusion.As per the statement, the index provider is weighing the possibility that mega-cap companies may not meet the minimum investable weight factor eligibility requirement, which currently requires a public float of at least 10%.Additionally, companies that meet the mega-cap definition may be exempt from the financial viability criteria, meaning they could be included even if they do not post positive net income from operations.The consultation period is open until May 28, the index provider said, adding that if the changes are approved, the new rules are likely to take effect before the market opens on June 8, unless otherwise announced.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Nasdaq, Russell Changes</h2><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NDAQ">Nasdaq’s</a> overhaul to fast-track entry to the Nasdaq 100 index will take effect on May 1. The new inclusion rules will allow newly listed mega-cap companies to join the index after just 15 trading days, rather than waiting months.Meanwhile, FTSE Russell proposed shortening an IPO’s waiting period to five trading days. While the consultation wrapped up earlier this month, final changes are yet to be announced.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Does It Impact Markets?</h2>Later this year, SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic are poised for a massive IPO wave that is projected to raise over $240 billion combined, potentially reshaping market liquidity. SpaceX is targeting a valuation of more than $2 trillion, while both OpenAI and Anthropic are vying for listings at valuations over $1 trillion each.“This means when/if SpaceX IPOs, the company could be added to the S&amp;P 500 as soon as 6 months after it IPOs, potentially triggering hundreds of dollars billions of dollars of forced buying upon index inclusion,” said Tesla investor and influencer Sawyer Merritt in a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/search?q=S%26P%20500&amp;src=typed_query&amp;f=live&amp;pf=on">post</a> on X about the proposed changes to the S&amp;P indexes.Meanwhile, U.S. stock indexes are soaring this month, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq Composite indexes <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/dow-sp500-nasdaq-futures-climb-on-tech-earnings-optimism/cZQNYHvReIi">posting record highs</a> on Thursday. The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/spy">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, climbed about 0.34% higher at the time of writing, while the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/qqq">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) and the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/dia">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust </a>(DIA) also rose in overnight trading.Retail sentiment around all three was in the ‘bullish’ territory at the time of writing.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

In this photo illustration, a smartphone screen shows a sharply falling chart of the S&P 500 index against a blurred stock-market background on November 21, 2025, in Chongqing, China. (Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)

S&P Joins Nasdaq, Russell In Push To Speed Index Entry For Mega IPOs Ahead Of SpaceX, OpenAI Listings

The rule change would halve the minimum required public listing period to become eligible for index listing, from 12 months to 6 months.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Dow Jones futures gained 0.18% overnight, the S&amp;P 500 futures were up 0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.11% higher.</li><li>Apple shares climbed higher in overnight trading after the company posted second-quarter earnings and revenue that beat Street expectations.</li><li>U.S. jobless claims in the week ended April 25 declined more than expected, with layoffs cooling despite slow job growth.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures climbed higher in Thursday’s overnight trading session amid strong earnings results from some Big Tech names, temporarily muting concerns over the war in Iran.Dow Jones futures gained 0.18% overnight, the S&amp;P 500 futures were up 0.20%, and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.11% higher as of 8.57 p.m ET. &nbsp;Among ETFs tracking benchmark indexes, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF </a>(SPY), <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/qqq">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ), and the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/dia">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) rose in after-hours trading. Meanwhile, retail sentiment on Stocktwits for all three trended in the ‘bullish’ territory at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did US Markets Fare?</h2>On Thursday, the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hit record highs, closing 1.02% and 0.89% higher, respectively. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average added about 790 points to close up 1.62%.<div><figure class="table"><table class="ck-table-resized"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Index</td><td>Move</td><td>Close</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones Industrial Average</td><td>1.62%</td><td>49,652.14</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>1.02%</td><td>7,209.01</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq Composite</td><td>0.89%</td><td>24,892.31</td></tr></tbody></table></figure></div><h2 class="st-heading-2">US Market Drivers</h2>U.S. stock markets recorded their best month since 2020 on Thursday, fueled by gains in technology shares and rising optimism for artificial intelligence stocks.Apple Inc. (AAPL) was the latest among the “Magnificent Seven” stocks to post quarterly results, with shares climbing about 2% higher in overnight trading after the company posted second-quarter (Q2) earnings and revenue that beat Wall Street expectations. Shares of Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL) <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/googl-stock-records-best-month-in-nearly-22-years-on-ai-boost/cZBMZcoReIB">soared to record highs</a> after the company reported robust quarterly earnings on Wednesday, boosting AI optimism. Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) extended gains for a second day on strong results.Memory companies SanDisk Corp. (SNDK), Western Digital Corp. (WDC), and Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) also reported earnings.Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East drag on even as U.S. President Donald Trump faces a <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/crude-oil-to-rally-more-or-roll-over-trump-iran-war-deadline-expires/cZBqDVdRe30">deadline on Friday</a> under the War Powers Resolution to end the war against Iran or to get Congressional approval to extend the conflict. Iran is holding its ground on its nuclear strategy and has reportedly said on Thursday that renewed attacks from the U.S. would elicit a response of "long and painful strikes" on America.On the economic front, U.S. jobless claims in the week ended April 25 declined more than expectations with layoffs cooling despite slow job growth. Markets will be watching for key releases on Friday related to the health of the manufacturing sector.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trending Stocks To Watch</h2>Akanda Corp. (AKAN): Shares of cannabis company Akanda are on track for their best weekly performance on record after it gained more than 88% on Thursday over optimism about the potential reclassification of marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug. The company’s shares continued the rally overnight, surging more than 40% at the time of writing.Apple Inc. (AAPL): The iPhone maker posted <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/aapl-stock-muted-after-q2-s-earnings-beat-fails-to-impress-eyes-turn-to-ternus/cZBMneBReIO">second-quarter (Q2) results</a> on Thursday, with revenue and earnings beating expectations. Apple also provided robust Q3 guidance that was well ahead of consensus estimates, pushing its shares up more than 2% in the after-hours session.Reddit Inc. (RDDT): Social media company Reddit’s shares surged by over 12% in extended trading hours after the company’s <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/rddt-stock-pops-big-after-hours-revenue-and-earnings-smash-expectations/cZBMNeuReIa">first-quarter (Q1) results</a> zoomed past Street expectations. The company also provided strong forward guidance, signaling increased advertising demand driven by a growing user base.Rivian Automotive Inc. (RIVN): The EV maker’s shares tumbled by over 4% in the overnight trading session after it failed to provide sufficient fresh details about its new R2 electric SUV. The company, however, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/rivian-rallies-after-hours-on-q1-beat-while-investors-pile-into-r2-story/cZBMZyIReI9">posted a narrower loss</a> than Wall Street expected and said it plans to increase initial production at a new factory in Georgia.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Broader Market Trends</h2>Oil futures continued to rise in Thursday’s overnight trading as the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz has failed to abate. Brent crude futures expiring in July were up around 1.23%, trading at around $111.80 a barrel, while WTI crude futures expiring in June were up about 0.61% to $105.71 a barrel at the time of writing.Treasury yields on the benchmark 10-year were at 4.39%, while gold traded around $4,618.07 an ounce.Asian markets opened mixed on Friday, with the Nikkei 225 and SSE Composite indexes climbing higher at the open, while KOSPI was trading lower at the time of writing. Australian stocks also climbed higher at the open.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Climb On Tech Earnings Optimism: AKAN, AAPL, RDDT, RIVN Stocks In Focus

U.S. stock markets recorded their best month since 2020 on Thursday, fueled by a rise in technology shares and increased optimism for artificial intelligence stocks.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Consumer spending, adjusted for inflation, increased 1.6% in March after stagnating in January, outpacing the 0.6% increase in personal income.</li><li>In absolute terms, personal income decreased $149.2 billion in March, while disposable personal income rose $142.5 billion.</li><li>Personal consumption expenditures increased $195.4 billion, while personal outlays increased $198.6 billion during the month.</li></ul>The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Index, which is the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge of inflation,&nbsp;advanced&nbsp;3.5% in March on an annualized basis.The Commerce Department data showed that core PCE, which excludes food and energy,&nbsp;rose&nbsp;3.2% on an annualized basis in March, up&nbsp;0.3% on a monthly basis.Both PCE and core PCE were in line with analyst forecasts, according to a Dow Jones estimate as&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.marketwatch.com/economy-politics/calendar">cited</a> by MarketWatch.This is the first PCE print after the Iran war began, following attacks by the U.S. and Israel on February 28.PCE is now at its highest level since August 2023, while core PCE is at its highest level since November 2023.<div><figure class="table"><table class="ck-table-resized"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Particulars</td><td>Actual</td><td>Forecast</td></tr><tr><td>PCE price index (MoM)</td><td>+0.7%</td><td>+0.7%</td></tr><tr><td>PCE price index (YoY)</td><td>+3.5%</td><td>+3.5%</td></tr><tr><td>Core PCE price index (MoM)</td><td>+0.3%</td><td>+0.3%</td></tr><tr><td>Core PCE price index (YoY)</td><td>+3.2%</td><td>+3.2%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure></div>Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce<h2 class="st-heading-2">Q1 GDP Misses Expectations</h2>Data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed that the U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 2% in the first quarter (Q1), falling short of Wall Street’s expectations of 2.2% growth.This is the second consecutive quarter of GDP&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-pce-index-february-2026-gdp-q4-revision/cZJW3iNRIru">growth miss</a>. BEA data showed that the U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 0.5% in the fourth quarter (Q4), compared to a Dow Jones forecast of 0.7%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Consumer Spending Gathers Steam</h2>Consumer spending, adjusted for inflation, increased 1.6% in March after stagnating in January, outpacing the 0.6% increase in personal income.In absolute terms, personal income decreased $149.2 billion in March, while disposable personal income rose $142.5billion. Personal consumption expenditures increased $195.4 billion, while personal outlays increased $198.6 billion during the month.Personal savings stood at $857.3 billion in March, while the personal saving rate was 3.6%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Jobless Claims Fall To Lowest Levels Since 1969</h2>Meanwhile, jobless claims fell in the week ended April 25 to 189,000 from 215,000 in the prior week, higher than a Dow Jones estimate of 212,000, as&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.marketwatch.com/economy-politics/calendar">cited</a> by MarketWatch. This is the lowest level since March 15, 1969, according to data from the U.S. Department of Labor.The four-week moving average for jobless claims, which smooths weekly volatility, fell by 3,500 to 207,500.Continuing claims, which refer to the number of people claiming unemployment benefits beyond the first week, hovered in the 1.79 million range for the week ending April 28, decreasing by 23,000 over the previous week’s revised level.Meanwhile, U.S. equities gained in Thursday’s pre-market trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, rose 0.45%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 0.63%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.55%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF was in the ‘bullish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was up 0.24% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/meta-stock-worst-single-day-decline-6-months-q1-earnings-wall-street/cZBMJuCRe4g">META Stock On Track For Worst Single Day Decline In 6 Months — Wall Street Debates Rising AI Capex Versus Strong Ad Growth</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A woman shops at a supermarket on April 30, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. 

PCE Report: Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Rises 3.5% In March, Q1 GDP Comes In At 2%

Both PCE and core PCE were in line with analyst forecasts, but the first-quarter GDP missed expectations.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The Iranian Supreme Leader also stated in the letter that the country will guard its nuclear and missile capabilities.</li><li>He added that Iranians consider their nuclear and missile capabilities as their national capital, and touted that they will guard them like water, land, and air borders.</li><li>Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday stated that any attempts to blockade the country’s ports are doomed to fail.</li></ul>Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, reportedly said in a statement on Thursday that the Persian Gulf will see a “future without America.”Khamenei’s statement was posted in commemoration of the National Persian Gulf Day that celebrates the expulsion of Portuguese forces from the Strait of Hormuz in 1622.“Today, two months after the world’s biggest campaign and aggression in the region and America’s shameful failure in its own plan, a new chapter is emerging in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz,” Khamenei said, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://aje.news/txlhaf?update=4534511">report</a> by Al Jazeera.This also comes amid President Donald Trump’s plans to extend the blockade of Iranian ports until the country gives up its nuclear ambitions. “The blockade is somewhat more effective than the bombing. They are choking like a stuffed pig. And it is going to be worse for them. They can’t have a nuclear weapon,” Trump&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/29/trump-iran-nuclear-deal-blockade">told</a> Axios in an interview on Wednesday.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Khamenei Says Iran Will Guard Its Nuclear, Missile Capabilities</h2>The Iranian Supreme Leader also stated in the letter that the country will guard its nuclear and missile capabilities, flying in the face of President Trump’s demands from the Middle Eastern country.He added that Iranians consider their nuclear and missile capabilities as their national capital, and touted that they will guard them like water, land, and air borders.Khamenei also took a swipe at other countries in the region housing U.S. bases.“America’s puppet bases do not even have the strength and capacity to ensure their own security, let alone that there is any hope that America will provide security to its dependents and American-loving people in the region,” he said, according to the report.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Oil Prices Edge Lower After Rally</h2>Crude oil prices edged lower on Thursday after inching close to their all-time highs. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures expiring in June were down nearly 0.3%, hovering around $107 a barrel. Brent crude futures expiring in June fell 0.2% to hover around $110 a barrel.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF</a> (UCO) were down nearly 2% at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Iranian President Says Blockade Attempts Doomed To Fail</h2>Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday stated that any attempts to blockade the country’s ports are doomed to fail, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tasnimnews.ir/en/news/2026/04/30/3579105/any-attempt-to-impose-a-blockade-maritime-restrictions-on-iran-doomed-to-failure-president">report</a> by Tasnim News Agency.Pezeshkian also highlighted that sustainable security in the Strait of Hormuz depends on the withdrawal of foreign countries from the region as well as the cooperation of coastal countries in the Persian Gulf.Meanwhile, U.S. equities gained in Thursday’s pre-market trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was up 0.32%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 0.39%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.58%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF was in the ‘bullish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/amst-stock-plummets-after-6m-direct-offering-private-placement/cZBNwm2RePV">AMST Plummets 32% After Announcing $6M Concurrent Direct Offering, Private Placement</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Iran’s Supreme Leader Says Persian Gulf To See A ‘Future Without America’ As Trump Weighs Extended Iranian Port Blockade

According to a report by Al Jazeera, Khamenei stated that a new chapter is emerging in the Strait of Hormuz following the U.S.’ “shameful” failure in its Iran attacks.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bloom Energy announced an expanded partnership with Oracle under which Oracle plans to procure up to 2.8 GW of Bloom’s solid-oxide fuel cell systems.</li><li>Bloom also reported strong results for the March quarter, with revenue coming in at $751.1 million, easily beating Street estimates of $540.02 million.</li><li>AEHR shares are on track to record their sharpest monthly gains in more than nine years.</li></ul>U.S. stocks are wrapping up a strong April, with the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY) on track for its best monthly gains since November 2020 after hitting a fresh record high earlier this week, driven by a rebound in technology stocks and de-escalating efforts in the Middle East.As the month draws to an end, Hong Kong-based IoT solutions company Mega Fortune Co (MGRT) is emerging as the biggest winner, with stock surging more than 2,000% as of Wednesday’s close. MGRT stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of more than 8,300, according to TradingView data.The move is likely driven by speculative retail momentum as the company did not announce any new orders, partnerships, or earnings. However, earlier this month, Mega Fortune overhauled its board and finance leadership following earlier resignations.Despite the massive rally, retail sentiment on Stocktwits turned ‘extremely bearish’ from ‘bearish a day earlier.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bloom’s Oracle Deal Sees Momentum</h2>Bloom Energy (BE) emerged among the top gainers in April, rising more than 110% as of Wednesday’s close and clocking in its biggest monthly gains since November 2024.Earlier in the month, Bloom announced an expanded partnership with Oracle under which Oracle plans to procure up to 2.8 gigawatts of Bloom’s solid-oxide fuel cell systems, with 1.2 gigawatts already contracted and being deployed to power Oracle’s U.S. AI and cloud data centers. Oracle's Project Jupiter, a $1.5 billion AI data center campus in New Mexico, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/be-stock-jumps-overnight-oracle-massive-ai-campus-embraces-bloom-s-fuel-cell-power/cZB8LHVRePU">will run</a> entirely on Bloom’s fuel cells.Earlier this week, Bloom Energy <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/be-stock-soas-after-hours-as-rising-ai-infrastructure-boosts-full-year-power-demand-outlook/cZBo95bRedy">reported</a> strong results for the March quarter, with revenue jumping 130% to $751.1 million, and easily beating Street estimates of $540.02 million. Earnings also beat expectations, with adjusted earnings per share coming in at $0.44 versus estimates of $0.13.Bloom Energy also raised its 2026 outlook, now expecting revenue between $3.4 billion and $3.8 billion, implying about 80% growth at the midpoint. Multiple brokerage firms, including Morgan Stanley, Roth Capital, and RBC Capital, raised their price targets for the stock, citing the company’s strong outlook.Retail sentiment for BE remained in the ‘extremely bullish’ territory, amid ‘extremely high’ message volumes.<h2 class="st-heading-2">AEHR’s Record Order Drives Rally</h2>Meanwhile, Aehr Test Systems (AEHR) shares are on track to record their sharpest monthly gains in more than nine years, boosted by a record $41 million follow-on <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/aehr-stock-on-track-to-hit-all-time-highs-record-ai-chip-burn-in-order-draws-cheer-from-investors/cZJvkpjRIDX">production order</a> from its lead hyperscale AI customer for package-level burn-in of custom AI processor ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit).Earlier in April, the company reported strong bookings of $37.2 million for the quarter, with a book-to-bill ratio of 3.5x. It now expects bookings to come in at the high end of its $60 million to $80 million outlook for the second half of fiscal 2026, ending May 29.However, retail sentiment on Stocktwits has remained ‘bearish’ over the past 24 hours.At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down 0.1% in pre-market trading, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 0.1%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 0.4%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Shares of NEXR rose on Tuesday. (Representative image: Getty Images)

As SPY Nears Best Month Since 2020, These Three Stocks Stole The Show In April

While MGRT stock was primarily driven by speculative momentum, strong order wins from AEHR, and BE saw stocks hit their biggest monthly gains in years.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Big Tech earnings delivered mixed signals, with rising AI capex plans raising concerns about near-term profitability.</li><li>Oil surged amid escalating tensions with Iran, the United States Oil Fund ETF (USO) has surged 128% this year.&nbsp;</li><li>Investors now turn to PCE inflation data and jobless claims for clues on the Fed’s next move.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures slipped in early trade on Thursday as investors digested the wave of Big Tech earnings and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.&nbsp;Brent crude futures jumped nearly 7% to over $120 following reports that President Trump is reviewing military strike options against Iran to break a nuclear negotiation deadlock. Shares of the United States Oil Fund ETF (USO) have risen over 120% this year so far.&nbsp;As of 4:00 a.m. ET on Thursday: Dow futures were down 0.6%, Russell 2000 futures declined 0.3%, S&amp;P 500 futures were down 0.1%, while Nasdaq futures were flat with a positive bias.Retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, has remained in ‘bullish’ territory, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, has moved back to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ a day ago, even as four of the largest tech firms are now projecting combined capex of up to $725 billion by 2026.Trending Stocks To WatchMeta (META)&nbsp;stock fell another 9% in early premarket trade on bloated 2026 capex forecast of up to $145 billion and missed user growth. The Zuckerberg-led company signaled that its massive AI investments may take years to yield a significant return.&nbsp;Intel Corp (INTC): Shares continued their upmove from last week’s blowout beat, with fresh boost coming from U.S. President Donald Trump. In addition, news reports suggest it is in conversation with custom chip talks with Apple and Google.&nbsp;Microsoft (MSFT) posted a solid cloud beat, which was offset by a Q4 revenue outlook that missed analyst estimates. Stock fell nearly 2% in early premarket trading on Thursday.Alphabet Inc (GOOGL):&nbsp;Stock rose 6% in early premarket trade, rallying on cloud strength and continued AI momentum.&nbsp;Amazon (AMZN): Stock rose 3% in early premarket trade following a first-quarter beat.Qualcomm (QCOM)&nbsp;shares surged nearly 13% in early premarket trade after announcing in its earnings call that it will soon ship data center chips to a major hyperscale cloud provider.&nbsp;Apple (AAPL)&nbsp;will report its second quarter earnings on Thursday after the bell, its first report since it announced that John Ternus will succeed Tim Cook as CEO.&nbsp;Nvidia (NVDA):&nbsp;Reports suggest that black-market crackdowns in China have doubled the price of B300 AI servers to $1 million each.&nbsp;Shares of&nbsp;Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX)&nbsp;were under mild pressure in premarket trading on Thursday after the drugmaker said that its newer obesity drug candidate beat Novo Nordisk’s comparable therapy in animal studies.Robinhood (HOOD): Stock took a knock on Wednesday after missing Q1 revenue and EPS estimates.&nbsp;In an&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/robinhood-cfo-addresses-hood-stock-selloff-after-q1-earnings-miss/cZBAOTvReEi">exclusive interview</a> with Stocktwits, Robinhood CFO Shiv Verma said the earnings miss was driven by a surge in active traders on lower pricing tiers, not weak demand. He added that April is tracking equity and options volumes at the highest month of the year, and on pace to be the second-best month in company history.&nbsp;Intellia Therapeutics (NTLA): Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest added more shares on Wednesday, along with HOOD.Other tickers trending on Stocktwits&nbsp;at the time of writing included Akanda Corp (AKAN), Jaguar Health Inc (JAGX) and Rolls Royce (RYCEY).Other Catalysts To WatchOn the economic front, traders will be watching the release of the PCE Price Index, a critical inflation gauge, alongside Initial Jobless Claims and the Chicago PMI.&nbsp;On earnings radar, watch out for quarterly reports from Caterpillar Inc (CAT), Eli Lilly (LLY), Mastercard Inc Class A (MA), Royal Caribbean Group Ltd (RCL), and Merck &amp; Co (MRK), among others, before the bell. Apart from Appls, Riot Platforms (RIOT), iBio Inc (IBIO), Rivian Automotive (RIVN), and others, report after-market close today.Editors Note: This copy has been updated to correct an earlier error in which the Amazon CEO was incorrectly referenced under the Alphabet (Google) section. For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Lower As Trump Reviews Iran Strike Option: Why META, INTC, GOOGL, AAPL, QCOM, VKTX Are Keeping Traders Engaged Today

Data from Stocktwits shows that despite volatility, retail traders stayed bullish on SPY and turned positive again on QQQ.

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Slip Ahead Of PCE Data, Oil Jumps On Iran Strike Fears: Why META, INTC, GOOGL, AAPL, QCOM, VKTX Are In Focus

Data from Stocktwits shows that despite volatility, retail traders stayed bullish on SPY and turned positive again on QQQ.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Dow Jones futures slipped 0.32% overnight, even as the S&amp;P 500 futures climbed 0.40% higher, and Nasdaq 100 futures were up 0.93%.</li><li>Tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to rise after reports that Washington was preparing an extended blockade of Iran.&nbsp;</li><li>The Federal Reserve held the benchmark interest rates steady in April, in line with market expectations.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures were mixed in Wednesday’s overnight trading session after results from four “Magnificent Seven” stocks failed to provide a clear signal on the technology sector’s outlook.Dow Jones futures slipped 0.32% overnight, even as the S&amp;P 500 futures climbed 0.40% higher, and Nasdaq 100 futures were up 0.93% as of 8.26 p.m ET. &nbsp;Among the ETFs tracking the benchmark indexes, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY) and <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/qqq">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) were trending higher overnight, while the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/dia">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) fell. Meanwhile, retail sentiment on Stocktwits for all three was mixed, with the SPY and DIA in the ‘bullish’ territory, while the QQQ was in the ‘neutral’ territory at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did US Markets Fare?</h2>On Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 0.57% and the S&amp;P 500 was 0.04% lower. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite gained more than 157 points, ending the session 0.58% higher.<div><figure class="table"><table class="ck-table-resized"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Index</td><td>Move</td><td>Close</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones Industrial Average</td><td>(0.57%)</td><td>48,861.81</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>(0.04%)</td><td>7,135.95</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq Composite</td><td>0.58%</td><td>27,186.98</td></tr></tbody></table></figure></div><h2 class="st-heading-2">US Market Drivers</h2>Results from Meta Platforms Inc. (META), Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL), and Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) offered a fresh read on artificial intelligence spending.Meta raised its capital expenditure guidance for the year, reigniting fears about unsustainable investments without commensurate returns. Microsoft’s cloud business grew for the quarter, even as it forecast that Azure cloud business would beat expectations. The software company also hiked its 2026 capital spending outlook, further stoking investor concerns.Two other Mag Seven companies, Alphabet and Amazon, also reported quarterly results on Wednesday, beating Wall Street expectations.Simultaneously, tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to rise after reports that the U.S. was preparing an extended blockade of Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly said that Washington had rejected a proposal from Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as concerns over Tehran’s nuclear program persist. As per a report from Axios, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has plans for a "short and powerful" wave of strikes on Iran.On the economic front, the Federal Reserve held the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fed-keeps-rates-steady-in-possibly-powell-s-last-rate-decision-all-eyes-now-on-warsh/cZBAaulReEL">benchmark interest rates</a> steady, in line with market expectations, even as inflation levels persisted.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trending Stocks To Watch</h2>Microsoft Corp. (MSFT): Shares of the software giant were flat overnight, recovering from earlier declines despite a <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/msft-stock-slips-on-ai-expenditure-concerns-despite-strong-q1/cZBAjExReEV">double beat in the fiscal third quarter</a> and strong cloud growth, as a sharp increase in AI capex weighed on the company.Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN): The retail giant beat expectations for its <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/amzn-stock-slips-after-hours-as-high-capex-worries-overshadow-q1-beat/cZBAWOfReEj">first quarter</a> and reported cloud sales that topped analysts’ expectations, with cloud revenue carrying the rise. Shares of the company recovered in post-market hours after briefly slipping amid concerns about its AI spending. AMZN stock was up nearly 3% at the time of writing.Meta Platforms Inc. (META): Facebook parent Meta’s shares declined sharply by nearly 7% after-hours despite <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/meta-stock-tumbles-as-investors-try-to-digest-bloated-2026-capex-outlook/cZBALXUReEk">better-than-expected results</a> and a strong outlook. However, its bloated capital expenditure guidance for 2026 of $135 billion at the midpoint spooked investors.Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL): Google parent Alphabet surged nearly 7% overnight on solid <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/googl-s-astounding-20-b-cloud-sales-dividend-boost-drives-stock-higher/cZBAiApReEm">first-quarter performance</a>, bolstered by strong results from its cloud computing unit.Intel Corp. (INTC): The chipmaker’s shares shot up more than 5% in extended trading after <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/intc-shares-rise-after-hours-on-president-trumps-truth-social-endorsement/cZBASuMReEN">Trump praised Intel</a> for doing a “great job” amid a record rally in April.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Broader Market Trends</h2>Oil futures gained in Wednesday’s overnight trading amid growing tensions in the critical Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures expiring in June were up around 1.2%, trading around $119.53 a barrel, while WTI crude futures expiring in May were up about 0.15% to $107.01 a barrel at the time of writing.Treasury yields on the benchmark 10-year were at 4.426%, while gold traded around $4,558.50 an ounce.Asian markets opened mixed on Thursday, with the KOSPI and SSE Composite indexes climbing higher at the open, while the Nikkei 225 was trading lower. Australian stocks also dipped lower at the open.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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