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Lucid Group, Inc. manufactures electric vehicles. It designs, develops, and builds energy storage systems for electric vehicles and supplies automakers with the battery pack system needed to power hybrid, plug-in, and electric vehicles. The company was founded in December 2007 and is headquartered in Newark, CA.

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Lucid Group is trending following its recent Investor Day, which detailed a strategy for scaling its EV business with new midsize platforms and recurring revenue streams like robotaxis, alongside Q4 earnings revealing ongoing cash burn and plans for future capital raises. This has ignited a polarized debate, with supporters emphasizing long-term growth potential and Saudi backing, while skeptics underscore persistent losses and dilution concerns in a challenging EV landscape.

Lightwave Logic, Inc. is a development stage company which engages in the commercialization of electro-optic photonic devices. The firm offers the P2ICTM technology platform which uses in-house proprietary organic polymers. Its products include electro-optical modulation devices and proprietary polymer photonic integrated circuits. The company was founded on June 24, 1997 and is headquartered in Englewood, CO.

Lightwave Logic Inc

Lightwave Logic is trending due to a new development agreement with Tower Semiconductor to integrate its electro-optic polymer modulators into Tower's silicon photonics platform, which many believe positions LWLG as a critical supplier for next-generation AI data centers and could lead to significant future commercialization. The community is actively debating whether this signals a major breakthrough and substantial growth, or if it represents an overreaction for a pre-revenue company with historical volatility, leading to calls for caution and potential shorting opportunities.

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USO is a major talking point as escalating geopolitical tensions, marked by new tanker attacks and Iran's continued threats to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, ignite fervent community speculation for dramatically higher oil prices, largely overshadowing strategic reserve releases.

Rivian Automotive, Inc. engages in the design, development, and manufacture of category-defining electric vehicles and accessories. It operates through following segments: Automotive, Software and Services. The company was founded by Robert J. Scaringe in June 2009 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

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Rivian Automotive Inc

Rivian is trending intensely ahead of its R2 vehicle reveal, with community discussion polarized between optimism for its potential to capture market share and skepticism over leaked pricing details and production timelines. While many anticipate a major catalyst and highlight its promising "Mind Robotics" spinout, others warn of a "sell the news" event amid broader EV sector challenges.

The Boeing Co. is an aerospace company, which engages in the manufacture of commercial jetliners and defense, space, and security systems. It operates through the following segments: Commercial Airplanes (BCA), Defense, Space and Security (BDS), and Global Services (BGS). The Commercial Airplanes segment includes the development, production, and market of commercial jet aircraft and provides fleet support services, principally to the commercial airline industry worldwide. The Defense, Space and Security segment refers to the research, development, production and modification of manned and unmanned military aircraft and weapons systems for global strike, including fighter and combat rotorcraft aircraft and missile systems, global mobility, including tanker, rotorcraft and tilt-rotor aircraft, and airborne surveillance and reconnaissance, including command and control, battle management and airborne anti-submarine aircraft. The Global Services segment provides services to commercial and defense customers. The company was founded by William Edward Boeing on July 15, 1916, and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

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Boeing Co

Boeing is experiencing significant price action driven by revelations of new wiring flaws that could impact 737 MAX deliveries, contrasting with persistent community speculation around a major jet order from China and potential boosts from defense spending.

Papa John's International, Inc. engages in the operation and franchise of pizza delivery and carryout restaurants. It operates through the following segments: Domestic Company-owned Restaurants, North America Franchising, North America Commissaries, International Operations, and All Others. The Domestic Company-Owned Restaurants segment consists of retail sales of pizza and side items, breadsticks, cheese sticks, chicken poppers and wings, dessert items, and canned and bottled beverages. The North America Franchising segment involves the offering of sales and support activities, development rights, and collection of royalties from franchisees located in the United States and Canada. The North America Commissaries segment includes the eleven full-service regional dough production and distribution and quality control centers. The International Operations segment represents all restaurant operations outside of the United States and Canada. The All Others segment focuses on franchise contributions to marketing funds and sale, company-owned and franchised restaurants, information systems and related services used in restaurant operations, point-of-sale system, online and other technology-based ordering platforms, printing, and promotional items. The company was founded by John H. Schnatter in 1984 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

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Papa John's International is trending amidst renewed takeover interest, with reports circulating of a Qatari-backed fund's $47 per share bid and prior higher offers from Apollo Global Management. The community is actively debating the company's true valuation, expecting a substantially higher bid or even a bidding war, while some express skepticism over past unconfirmed reports.

UiPath, Inc. engages in the development and provision of a software platform to automate business processes. The firm serves the public, healthcare, telecommunication, finance, and banking industries. It also offers accounts payable automation, claims processing automation, contact center automation, and finance and accounting automation. The company was founded by Daniel Dines and Marius Tirca in 2005 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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UiPath Inc

UiPath is trending following its recent earnings report, which highlighted strong financial beats, GAAP profitability, and a new share buyback program, yet the stock has seen a sharp post-report decline. Community sentiment is split, with bulls pointing to the company's AI-driven growth and potential government contracts, while bears express concern over conservative growth guidance despite solid fundamentals.

Netskope, Inc. engages in the provision of cloud based security solutions. It offers business developing analytics for visibility, policy enforcement and other cloud solutions. Its products include Netskope one SASE, Netskope one SSE, cloud access security broker, next generation secure web gateway, private access, cloud firewall, SD-WAN and skopeAI. The company was founded by Sanjay Beri, Lebin Cheng, Ravishankar Ithal, and Krishna Narayanaswamy in October 2012 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Netskope Inc. - Ordinary Shares - Class A

Netskope (NTSK) is a focal point of discussion following financial results that highlighted widening GAAP losses and cautious guidance, alongside the impending lock-up expiration of a significant number of shares. While many in the community view the stock as oversold and a deep value opportunity given its strong ARR growth and substantial cash reserves, others express concern over its profitability trajectory and the potential for increased selling pressure.

Himax Technologies, Inc. is a semiconductor solution provider dedicated to display imaging processing technologies. It operates through the Driver Integrated Circuit and Non-Driver Products segments. The company's products include display drivers, timing controllers, wafer level optics, video and display technology solutions, liquid crystal over silicon silicon, complementary metal-oxide semiconductor image sensor, and power integrated circuit. Its products used in TVs, laptops, monitors, mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, car navigation, virtual reality (VR) devices and many other consumer electronics devices. Himax Technologies was founded by Biing Seng Wu and Jordan Wu on June 12, 2001 and is headquartered in Tainan, Taiwan.

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Himax Technologies, Inc.

Himax Technologies is trending due to a widely circulated research piece from Hunterbrook Capital identifying it as a "stealth supplier" for NVIDIA's AI optics revolution and possibly Apple's smart glasses. This catalyst has sparked intense community debate, with bulls anticipating a significant squeeze and growth from its role in the Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) market, while bears caution against a potential pump and dump scenario.

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

POET Technologies Inc

POET Technologies is trending amidst a significant volume surge and a broader photonics sector rally, driven by its upcoming live demonstrations of advanced light source products at the OFC Conference. The community eagerly anticipates major AI data center partnership announcements, though some investors remain cautious, awaiting concrete orders and revenue details.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Trump indicated that Cuba may be next on the administration’s agenda, according to an interview with CNN.</li><li>The U.S. President added that the Cuban government is eager to reach a deal with Washington.</li><li>Oil prices are on track for their biggest weekly gain in nearly six years.</li></ul>As the war in the Middle East entered its 7th day, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that there would be no deal with Iran except for its “unconditional surrender”.In a Truth Social post, Trump said that if Iran surrenders and a “great and acceptable” leader is chosen, the U.S. and its allies would help rebuild its economy.<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116182551337254643"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Trump_TS_jpg_c22ef3eb18.webp" alt="Trump TS.jpg"></a>“There will be no deal with Iran except unconditional surrender! After that, and the selection of a GREAT &amp; ACCEPTABLE Leader(s), we, and many of our wonderful and very brave allies and partners, will work tirelessly to bring Iran back from the brink of destruction, making it economically bigger, better, and stronger than ever before. IRAN WILL HAVE A GREAT FUTURE,” Trump said.The war has led to chaos in the region, with multiple countries hit by long-range missiles. Energy prices have also shot up due to the bottleneck at the Strait of Hormuz, a shipping lane that transports around 20% of global oil shipments.&nbsp;At the time of writing, Brent oil futures traded more than 6% higher to $91 a barrel, and are on track for their biggest weekly gain in nearly six years.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Focus Shifts To Cuba</h2>Trump indicated that Cuba may be next on the administration’s agenda once the conflict with Iran is resolved. In an interview with CNN on Friday, Trump said, “Cuba is going to fall pretty soon,” claiming that the Cuban government is eager to reach a deal with Washington.Speaking a day earlier at the White House, the U.S. President said it is “only a question of time” before Cuban Americans can return to their homeland, suggesting possible future policy changes.Earlier this year, Trump had expressed interest in taking control of Greenland due to its rich rare-earth resources, leading to disagreements with multiple European leaders. This happened shortly after a U.S. military strike in Venezuela that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.Markets traded lower on Friday with <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust</a> (SPY), <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF</a> (DIA) and the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1</a> (QQQ) down around 1% each.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the chambers of the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, DC on February 24, 2026. 

Trump Says No Deal With Iran Except 'Unconditional Surrender' As Middle East War Enters 7th Day

In a Truth Social post, the U.S. President said that if Iran surrenders and a “great and acceptable” leader is chosen, the United States and its allies would help rebuild its economy. 

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Consumer spending in the U.S. unexpectedly flattened in December.&nbsp;</li><li>Eight of 13 retail sectors posted declines, including clothing stores, furniture outlets, and auto dealerships.</li><li>The employment cost index increased 0.7% in the fourth quarter.</li></ul>U.S. stock markets opened with gains on Tuesday, pushing the Dow Jones Industrial Average to an all-time high, as investors appeared to shrug off retail concerns in favor of broader market optimism.&nbsp;At the time of writing, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) traded 0.5% higher, at 50,430 points. Meanwhile, the S&amp;P 500 (SPX) edged up to 6,966 points. However, the Nasdaq Composite (COMP) inched 0.1% lower.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Retail Data&nbsp;</h2>Consumer spending in the U.S. unexpectedly flattened in December. According to the Commerce Department, overall retail purchases, unadjusted for inflation, showed little change following a 0.6% gain in November.&nbsp;Eight of 13 retail sectors posted declines, including clothing stores, furniture outlets, and auto dealerships, while spending rose at building materials and sporting goods stores.Data released Tuesday also showed labor costs rising more slowly. The employment cost index increased 0.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Market Selloff Over AI Fears&nbsp;</h2>Shares of many established software and technology companies fell sharply last week as traders grew increasingly uneasy about the risk that advances in artificial intelligence could erode demand for traditional subscription software.The selloff intensified after Anthropic’s Claude Cowork launch. Cowork includes open-source tools that let AI systems handle entire tasks on their own.&nbsp;Following this,&nbsp;hedge funds aggressively increased their short positions in U.S. equities as well. Data from Goldman Sachs Group (GS) showed that last week’s notional shorting of single stocks reached the highest level since 2016.However, a Morgan Stanley&nbsp;research team led by Michael Wilson noted that market pullbacks are a normal feature of major investment cycles and said the long-term fundamental tailwinds for AI remained strong.&nbsp;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 by 0.2%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) gained 0.2%, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) increased 0.7%.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-datadog-stock-surge-today/cZbUI6JR4Yz">This Software Company Saw Significant High-Value Client Additions And An Upbeat Q4 – Stock Shot Up 17% Pre-Market Today</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Dow Hits Record High Despite Cautious Economic Data

At the time of writing, the Dow Jones Industrial Average index traded 0.5% higher, at 50,430 points, and the S&P 500 index edged up to 6,966 points.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>By allocating investment across assets with varying risk and returns, the effect of market volatility is reduced over long investment horizons.</li><li>The basic building blocks of asset allocation are stocks, bonds, and cash or cash equivalents.</li><li>Although individual investment selection can affect portfolio performance, asset allocation has a far greater impact on long-term risk and return characteristics.</li></ul>Most investors spend their time debating which stocks to buy or when to buy them. But decades of market research suggest a different reality: the biggest driver of investment outcomes is how capital is allocated across asset classes, not the individual securities chosen.Asset allocation is the process of dividing capital across different asset classes to balance risk and return. It focuses on building a portfolio structure that balances stocks, bonds, and cash to manage risk, smooth volatility, and align investments with long-term goals.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Why Asset Allocation Is Important</h2>This is a crucial part of investing since different assets will behave differently. Stock market investments will provide better growth prospects. However, they can be pretty volatile. Meanwhile, bonds often offer relative stability and income, though they can face price pressure during rising interest-rate environments. Cash is helpful for easy liquidity but typically delivers the lowest long-term returns.By allocating investment across assets with varying risk and returns, the effect of market volatility is reduced over long investment horizons. Allocation is essential, as it helps manage downside risk and may allow you to benefit from market growth, though it does not guarantee profits or prevent losses.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Explaining Common Asset Classes</h2>The basic building blocks of asset allocation are stocks, bonds, and cash or cash equivalents. Company shares are a key source of wealth generation through capital appreciation and dividends. A bond is a source of generating income for the portfolio by providing loans to the government or companies, with returns typically tied to interest payments. Cash is the most versatile form of money, offering minimal returns but high liquidity and capital preservation.In addition to the above portfolios, others include alternative investments such as commodities or real assets. These investments sometimes serve as hedges against inflation or further diversification but are generally used in smaller allocations. Some firms have begun exploring limited exposure to digital assets such as Bitcoin, though these remain volatile and are typically used in small allocations.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Changes To Asset Allocation Over Time</h2>Asset allocation is not static. It may need to be adjusted as circumstances change. Smaller investors with longer time horizons may allocate a greater portion of their portfolio to growth stocks. In contrast, those nearing retirement may allocate towards the more conservative assets to reduce exposure to volatility.Market behavior may also inadvertently cause allocations to change. For instance, when the stock market is on an upside, the constituent assets may increase in size to occupy a larger proportion of the portfolio. This is why investment advisors widely recommend rebalancing, which involves restoring the portfolio to its original target allocation.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Asset Allocation Vs Stock Picking</h2>Asset allocation is more concerned with portfolio composition than individual investment selection. Although individual investment selection can affect portfolio performance, asset allocation has a far greater impact on long-term risk and return characteristics.&nbsp;Many investors begin with asset allocation, using their stock selection strategies as an overlay. That is why index funds or ETFs are frequently used to implement an allocation strategy, given their diversification and cost efficiency.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/is-us-stock-market-open-january-1-2026/cL7BdDYREze">Is The Stock Market Open On Jan 1? NYSE, Nasdaq Trading Hours For New Year’s Day</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on July 11, 2025 in New York City. As new tariffs continue to concern investors, the Dow fell over 250 points in trading Friday. 

What Is Asset Allocation In Investing?

The vast majority of investment results are not dependent on picking individual stocks, but on asset allocation across categories.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>When a central bank, such as the U.S. Federal Reserve, raises benchmark interest rates, businesses' borrowing costs also rise.</li><li>Investors tend to shift their money to safer assets, such as government bonds, amid uncertainty over corporate earnings.</li><li>Higher rates do not affect every corner of the market equally.</li></ul>As macroeconomic volatility continues to rise, the role of central banks is gaining more prominence. The markets not only react to changes in rates but also price in expectations of what the central banks might do next, in real time, as soon as any Fed Governor speaks or a key economic data point is released.Interest rates are the price of borrowing money. When central banks like the U.S. Federal Reserve raise interest rates, loans become more expensive for businesses and consumers.That means companies may spend less, earn less, and grow more slowly. As a result, some stock prices can fall. At the same time, safer investments like government bonds start offering better returns, so some investors move their money out of stocks.But higher interest rates don’t hurt every stock. Importantly, markets don’t just react to rate changes, but they respond to expectations.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Higher Rates Dent Corporate Profits</h2>When a central bank, such as the U.S. Federal Reserve, raises benchmark interest rates, businesses' borrowing costs also rise. Businesses are forced to pay more on debt, while taking on additional debt becomes less attractive. As more cash flow is allocated to repayments, profit margins take a hit.At the same time, investors tend to shift their money to safer assets, such as government bonds. Pension funds, insurance companies, and conservative investors are often the first ones to make the changes to their portfolios.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Impact On Valuation</h2>To gauge valuation, Wall Street analysts often use a metric called discounted cash flow that estimates the present value of an investment based on a firm’s projected future cash flows. Higher interest rates increase the discount rate used in metrics like DCF, reducing the present value of future cash flows.As forecasts move, investors adjust what they’re prepared to pay for future growth, a process that can drag valuations and share prices lower.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Who Gets Impacted By Rate Revisions?</h2>Higher rates do not affect every corner of the market equally. Banks tend to get a lift because they can earn more on loans. But growth stocks often take a blow as their valuations tighten. Real estate and utilities, which depend heavily on borrowing, feel the pressure quickly. Consumer stocks can also slip as people rein in spending.However, elevated rates can also expose structural weaknesses in the financial system. In 2023, high interest rates played a role in the banking crisis that led to the failure of multiple U.S. lenders, including Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Do Markets Always Go Down During An Elevated Rate Cycle?</h2>During the most recent elevated interest rate cycle, the S&amp;P 500 still posted double-digit gains in 2023 and 2024 and is on track to repeat the feat in 2025. Yet over the past two years, the 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield has traded within a broad range of 3.6%- 5%.“Despite the highest interest rates in a decade, solid corporate earnings growth supports equity prices,” said Rob Haworth, senior investment strategy director with U.S. Bank Asset Management Group, in a note published in November. The growth stocks benefited from strong investor sentiment surrounding artificial intelligence.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/elon-musk-is-ramping-ai-compute-at-breakneck-speed/cL7BTsJREzG">Elon Musk Is Ramping AI Compute At Breakneck Speed — Inside xAI’s Expanding Data Center Footprint</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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How Do Interest Rates Affect Stock Markets?

Interest rate decisions by central banks influence borrowing costs, investor sentiment, and stock valuations across Wall Street.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>While Donald Trump’s tariffs have caused an uptick in inflation, the strong spending by tech firms has helped offset the blows, the OECD said.</li><li>Without the AI spending, the U.S. GDP contracted by 0.1% in the first half of 2025.</li><li>The OECD warned that further increases or swift changes in trade barriers could hurt growth.</li></ul>The global economy is holding up better than expected despite Donald Trump’s tariffs, aided by ever-increasing investments in artificial intelligence, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said on Tuesday.The Paris-based organization projected that the U.S. economy would grow by 2% in 2025, up from its September forecast of 1.8%, before slowing to 1.7% in 2026. It also projected that the Chinese economy would grow by 5% this year, up from an earlier forecast of 4.9%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Did The OECD Say?</h2>While Donald Trump’s tariffs have caused an uptick in inflation, the strong spending by tech firms has helped offset the blows, the OECD said. According to a Reuters News report, citing a recent note by Sage Advisory, AI capital expenditure is projected to rise to $600 billion by 2027, compared with little over $200 billion in 2024 and just under $400 billion in 2025, and net debt issuance is expected to reach $100 billion in 2026.The OECD stated that despite rapidly cooling job growth and numerous other factors, real U.S. GDP growth through the first half of 2025 was “fairly resilient.” However, without the AI spending, the U.S. GDP contracted by 0.1%.“Everything that has to do with firms purchasing equipment that will allow them to thrive in this new technological age, all that has lifted economic activity in ways that have somehow offset some of the negative impacts related to policy uncertainty and related to the effect of tariffs on economic activity,” stated Luiz de Mello, the OECD’s director of country studies, according to a Bloomberg News report.The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (QQQ), which tracks the top 100 NASDAQ companies, have advanced 15.8% and 21% this year.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Impact Of Further Tariff Hikes</h2>The OECD also kept its global GDP growth forecast unchanged at 3.2% in 2025 and 2.9% in 2026. It expects growth to pick up to 3.1% in 2027 and also estimates that inflation would return to target in almost all major economies by mid-2027.However, the OECD warned that further increases or swift changes in trade barriers, including the application of higher tariff rates to a broader range of goods or stricter controls on the export of critical products such as rare earth elements, could hurt growth, add to policy uncertainty, and generate significant disruptions in global supply chains.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/exxon-in-talks-to-acquire-lukoil-s-giant-iraq-oilfield-stake-as-sanctions-force-russian-firm-s-exit/cLIa0a2RE0m">Exxon In Talks To Acquire Lukoil’s Giant Iraq Oilfield Stake As Sanctions Force Russian Firm's Exit: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Global Economy Showing Resilience To Trump Tariffs: Report

The Paris-based organization projected that the U.S. economy would grow by 2% in 2025, up from its September forecast of 1.8%.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>A long squeeze occurs when an asset’s price falls more than expected.</li><li>When prices drop, buyers are often ‘squeezed’ out of their positions to limit any future losses.</li><li>Equities, oil, and cryptocurrency markets have experienced prolonged squeezes.</li></ul>Market squeezes occur when a security’s price changes sharply, forcing traders out of their positions. While retail traders are more familiar with short squeezes, it is not the only type of squeeze.These events are common across equities, commodities, crypto, and forex markets and often mark sharp trend reversals.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is The Meaning Of Long Squeeze</h2>A long squeeze occurs when an asset’s price falls more than expected. When prices drop, buyers are often ‘squeezed’ out of their positions to limit any future losses.As prices fall, stop-losses are triggered, margin calls rise, and leveraged positions are liquidated. This forced selling adds to downward pressure. According to IG analysts, the squeeze adds to the downward momentum as the balance between buyers and sellers shifts, potentially leading the bull market to reverse into a bear market.Investors holding leveraged positions are at higher risk during a long squeeze, as leveraged trading amplifies both profits and losses.When the float is small, the share price is influenced by a relatively small group of participants, making the stock more sensitive to shifts in supply and demand. In a tight market, even a mild spike in selling could affect prices much harder than usual.How Long Squeezes Form in the MarketLong squeezes tend to develop under a combination of factors:<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Overcrowded long positioning, where too many traders are on the same side of the trade</li><li>High leverage, increasing sensitivity to price swings.&nbsp;</li><li>Thin liquidity or small float, where a limited supply magnifies selling pressure.</li><li>Negative catalysts, such as earnings misses, macro shocks, or policy changes.</li></ul><h2 class="st-heading-2">Long Squeeze versus Short Squeeze</h2>The key difference between a long squeeze and a short squeeze is in the directions of price movement and who is being affected within the market:Long Squeeze<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Triggered by sharp price declines</li><li>Long holders sell to cut losses or meet margin calls</li><li>Selling accelerates, deepening the downturn</li><li>Often follows an overstretched rally or crowded bullish trade</li></ul>Short Squeeze<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Triggered by rapid price increase</li><li>Short sellers are forced to buy back shares to limit losses</li><li>Buying pressure pushes prices even higher</li><li>Often fueled by high short interest and limited float</li></ul>In essence, a short squeeze is characterized by forced buying, while a long squeeze involves forced selling. Both processes create feedback loops that amplify price fluctuations, operating in contrasting directions.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Example Of A Long Squeeze In Commodities</h2>Long squeezes are not limited to equities. Commodity markets have also seen dramatic examples.Between April 9 and April 21, 2020, the WTI crude benchmark’s price dropped by about 46% suddenly, triggering a long squeeze. While the price rose slightly over the following days, on April 26, a 22% drop forced buyers to exit their positions to cover losses.The squeeze came amid a rise in crude supply and concerns about elevated levels at oil storage facilities driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Long Squeeze In Crypto</h2>Cryptocurrency markets are particularly prone to long squeezes due to:<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>High leverage availability</li><li>24/7 trading</li><li>Thin liquidity during off-peak hours</li><li>Fast-moving sentiment shifts</li></ul>During sharp crypto downturns, large volumes of leveraged long positions are often liquidated within a short time. In recent years, major market drawdowns have triggered billions of dollars in forced liquidations, pushing traders toward more conservative, risk-managed strategies rather than aggressive trend chasing.In October 2025, the cryptocurrency markets experienced the largest liquidation event in history after President Donald Trump threatened “massive” tariffs in response to Beijing’s rare-earth export curbs. Between October 10 and October 11, nearly $20 billion in leveraged trading positions were liquidated, affecting 1.6 million traders.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Long Squeeze in Forex</h2>Long squeezes also occur in currency markets, particularly when positioning becomes crowded.In forex, a long squeeze typically happens when unexpected macro developments, such as economic data surprises, central bank policy shifts, or geopolitical events, reverse sentiment on a previously favored currency.Reuters and other market observers frequently describe these episodes as positioning-driven squeezes, in which the speed of the move is driven more by forced exits than by a gradual fundamental reassessment.For example, "squeeze of the market long USD positioning" drives rapid moves in currency pairs. In simple terms, this reflects a similar dynamic where price reversals force long positions to adjust.To sum it up, long squeezes matter to investors because they help them recognize when price action is driven by positioning rather than fundamentals and to leverage effectively.&nbsp;Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/cyber-monday-how-the-biggest-event-in-online-shopping-in-the-us-came-around/cLI7KIlREiu">Cyber Monday: How The Biggest Event In Online Shopping In The US Came Around</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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What Is A Long Squeeze?

Investors holding leveraged positions are at higher risk during a long squeeze, as leveraged trading amplifies both profits and losses.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) said on Saturday that a drone boat attack forced it to stop operations at its key Black Sea port terminal, Novorossiysk.</li><li>The CPC handles roughly 1% of the entire global crude supply.</li><li>U.S. President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Venezuela on Saturday, noting "the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela" should be considered closed.</li></ul>Oil prices gained on Monday after a Ukrainian assault on a key oil terminal in Russia and growing tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela raised concerns over supply amid the OPEC+ decision to freeze output hikes.Benchmark Brent oil prices gained 1.8% to $63.50 per barrel, while WTI crude prices rose 1.9% to $59.64 per barrel, at the time of writing. Both benchmarks logged the fourth consecutive monthly decline last week, the worst run since 2023.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What’s Aiding Oil Prices?</h2>The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) said on Saturday that a drone boat attack forced it to stop operations at its key Black Sea port terminal, Novorossiysk. The CPC handles roughly 1% of the entire global crude supply. Ukraine has launched multiple assaults on Russian oil infrastructure to hit one of the key sources of revenue for the country's economy.According to a Reuters <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/chevron-says-oil-loadings-continue-russias-black-sea-cpc-terminal-after-drone-2025-12-01/">report</a>, U.S. oil firm Chevron, a stakeholder in CPC, said on Sunday that loadings of its Tengizchevroil venture's crude oil were underway at the Russian port of Novorossiysk.U.S. President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Venezuela on Saturday, noting "the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela" should be considered closed. On Sunday, Trump confirmed that he spoke with Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro but did not give out any details.“These tensions have yet to have a direct impact on Venezuelan oil production and exports, but that risk is certainly on the rise,” said oil markets analyst Tim Evans of Evans on Energy.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund</a> was in the ‘bullish’ territory, compared with ‘extremely bearish’ a month ago. At the same time, traders were ‘extremely bullish’ about the ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil fund.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Did OPEC+ Do?</h2>Amid heightened uncertainty, the OPEC+ oil producer group on Sunday reaffirmed its commitment not to change production levels in the first three months of 2026, as it continues to grapple with oversupply concerns next year.The International Energy Agency and major oil research agencies have predicted an oil market surplus in 2026 after OPEC+ brought back about 3 million barrels per day of oil production this year to gain market share.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-sinks-under-86000-after-its-worst-month-this-year/cLI77v6REiT">Bitcoin Sinks Under $86,000 After Its Worst Month This Year – Jim Cramer Blames Speculation For Market Pressure</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Sunset view with silhouette of an oil rig.

Why Are Oil Prices Rising Today?

Benchmark Brent oil prices gained 1.8% to $63.50 per barrel, while WTI crude prices rose 1.9% to $59.64 per barrel, at the time of writing.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>“I think there's always going to be work. Historically, when you get productivity increases, more jobs always follow.” — Bessent.</li><li>Musk stated that work might become optional and cited the example of some choosing to grow their own vegetables instead of buying them from the grocery store.</li><li>Bessent added that confusing signals are emerging from the Federal Reserve regarding benchmark interest rates.</li></ul>U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent disagreed with Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s assessment that work might become optional and said that the nature of jobs might change in the future amid the widespread adoption of AI and robots.“I think there's always going to be work. Historically, when you get productivity increases, more jobs always follow,” Bessent said on Fox News show, The Ingraham Angle.“If you think about the jobs of today, they won't be the jobs of tomorrow. That's what I constantly say. President Trump is always thinking about the jobs of tomorrow …. We don't have elevator operators anymore. But who would have thought that you'd be working in an Apple Store?”<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Did Musk Say?</h2>Speaking at a panel discussion during the U.S.-Saudi economic summit, Musk said earlier this week that work might become optional. He added, “It’ll be like playing sports or a video game … you can go to the store and just buy some vegetables, or you can grow vegetables in your backyard. It’s much harder to grow vegetables in your backyard, but some people still do because they like growing vegetables.”Musk, whose company expects to build a million humanoid Optimus robots within the next year, said that if there are continued improvements in AI and robotics, money would become “irrelevant” at some point in the future.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bessent Says Confusing Signals Coming Out Of Fed</h2>Despite many on Wall Street expecting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates at its December meeting, the U.S. central bank’s policymakers have indicated that a rate cut might no longer be a certainty.“I think there are a lot of signals coming from the Fed, and some of them are very confusing,” Bessent said. “They cut twice, and they said that they are insurance cuts. So I would have thought that they would want to take out a third cut.”The Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed that the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September before the government shutdown, well above expectations of 50,000. However, the unemployment rate also rose to 4.4%, the highest since 2021. According to CME Group’s FedWatch tool, over 63% of traders expect the Federal Reserve to maintain current rates until the next cycle.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust</a> (SPY) was in the ‘bearish’ territory, and traders were also bearish about <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1</a> (QQQ), which tracks the Nasdaq 100.“I would believe that the Fed should be looking at the data and thinking, ‘we don't know where things are. We've been cutting, and we should finish the cutting cycle, or keep going with the cutting cycle,’ because again, the fourth quarter GDP will take a definite hit from the shutdown,” Bessent said.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/new-fortress-energy-stock-rallies-20-after-hours-retail-smells-short-squeeze/cLPMgpIREaw">New Fortress Energy Stock Rallies 20% After-Hours — Retail Smells Short Squeeze</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent visits "FOX & Friends" at Fox News Channel Studios on November 12, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)

Bessent Disagrees With Musk’s ‘Optional Work’ Future – Says Jobs Will Evolve, Not Vanish 

Musk said earlier this week that if there are continued improvements in AI and robotics, money would become “irrelevant” at some point in the future.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>She said Biden largely maintained the levies imposed during the first Trump administration to avoid the perception of abandoning domestic labor.</li><li>Goldman Sachs Group Inc. President John Waldron added that a complicated labor environment expected next year would only worsen these political sensitivities.</li><li>Raimondo also expressed her doubts over the impact of tariffs on boosting the U.S. manufacturing sector.</li></ul>Former U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo reportedly said on Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s tariffs would likely last beyond his administration, due to political fears that removing protectionist barriers will turn away workers who fear losing their jobs to offshoring and AI.Gina Raimondo, who served as the Secretary of Commerce under President Joe Biden, said at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore that the political cost of rolling back the tariffs is too high for any future administration, regardless of party.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Complicated Labor Environment To Worsen Political Sensitivities</h2>“Tariffs, once they’re put on, are hard to take off,” Raimondo said, according to a Bloomberg News <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-19/raimondo-says-trump-s-tariffs-hard-to-remove-for-next-president">report</a>. “No one wants to be the American president accused of letting down the American worker. Tariffs protect the American worker. And I think AI makes it more so of a political reality.”She added that Biden largely maintained the levies imposed during the first Trump administration to avoid the perception of abandoning domestic labor, despite her urging to reduce some levies.Goldman Sachs Group Inc. President John Waldron, who was present on the panel, also agreed and added that a complicated labor environment expected next year would only worsen these political sensitivities.Earlier this year, the investment bank estimated that innovation related to AI could displace 6-7% of the US workforce if the technology is widely adopted. In recent weeks, companies ranging from Amazon and Walmart to McKinsey have announced layoffs amid a rise in AI adoption. However, Goldman Sachs also expected that newer applications of AI would create more jobs for the workforce.On Wednesday, Raimondo also expressed her doubts over the impact of tariffs on boosting the U.S. manufacturing sector. She reportedly stated that while they help protect strategic sectors like semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, they often act as a headwind by increasing costs for U.S. factories that rely on imported inputs.<h2 class="st-heading-2">US stocks Have Still Posted Gains This Year Amid Tariff Turmoil</h2>Despite the volatility induced by the ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs in April, the S&amp;P 500 has gained over 12.7%, while the Nasdaq 100 is up over 16.7%. The gains have largely been fueled by the so-called “Magnificent 7” tech companies, which have poured billions into the U.S. economy to ramp up AI infrastructure.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust</a> (SPY) was in the ‘bearish’ territory at the time of writing, while traders were ‘neutral’ about the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1</a> (QQQ), which tracks the Nasdaq 100.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/barrick-overhauls-top-team-amid-reported-elliott-stake-build/cLPoRM2REJN">Barrick Overhauls Top Team Amid Reported Elliott Stake Build — Is A Bigger Breakout Coming?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Gina M. Raimondo, United States Secretary of Commerce, speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

Trump Tariffs Could Live On Even Under Democrats, Former Commerce Chief Raimondo Warns: ‘Hard To Take Off’

Gina Raimondo, who served as the Secretary of Commerce under President Joe Biden, said that the political cost of rolling back the tariffs is too high for any future administration, regardless of party.

Trump Tariffs Could Live On Even Under Democrats, Former Commerce Chief Raimondo Warns: ‘Hard To Take Off’fs Could Live On Even Under Democrats, Former Commerce Chief Raimondo Warns

Gina Raimondo, who served as the Secretary of Commerce under President Joe Biden, said that the political cost of rolling back the tariffs is too high for any future administration, regardless of party.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>"I just don't want to do anything to deflect the importance of that decision,” — Trump.</li><li>Beginning Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, which a lower court ruled were unlawful.</li><li>He would have become the first-ever sitting U.S. President to attend Supreme Court hearings.</li></ul>U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly said on Sunday that he will skip the upcoming Supreme Court hearings on his tariffs to avoid creating a distraction.“I wanted to go so badly,” Trump said, according to a Reuters News <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-says-he-will-not-attend-supreme-courts-oral-tariff-arguments-2025-11-02/">report</a>. If he had kept his earlier words to attend the proceedings, he would have become the first-ever sitting U.S. President to attend Supreme Court hearings.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Did Trump Say?</h2>"I just don't want to do anything to deflect the importance of that decision. … I don't want to call a lot of attention to me. It's not about me, it's about our country," Trump told reporters on Sunday, as per the news agency.Beginning Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, which a lower court ruled were unlawful and that Trump was overstepping his powers under the 1977 law known as the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.“If we don’t win that case, we will be a weakened, troubled, financial mess for many, many years to come,” Trump said last month, according to a CNBC report. “That’s why I think I’m going to go to the Supreme Court to watch,”Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about the Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1, which tracks the 100 biggest companies at Nasdaq, was in the ‘extremely bearish’ territory at the time of writing, while traders were ‘bearish’ about the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust</a> (SPY).<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:790/93;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/SPY_Nov_2_JPG_3bb811f99f.webp" alt="SPY’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 11:22 p.m. ET on Nov. 2, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="790" height="93"><figcaption>SPY’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 11:22 p.m. ET on Nov. 2, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">What’s At Stake?</h2>An unfavorable ruling in the case could jeopardize trade talks with many of&nbsp; America’s trading partners and deal a blow to Trump’s economic agenda, which largely revolves around attracting investment to the U.S. and funding his signature tax cuts through tariff revenue.The U.S. Supreme Court, with a 6-3 conservative majority, has often sided with the Trump administration on a wide range of policy decisions.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/berkshire-cash-hoard-swells-to-record-382-b-as-buffett-era-nears-end/cL2ZYimR3yF">Berkshire Cash Hoard Swells To Record $382B As Buffett Era Nears End: Analyst Also Sees ' Very Powerful Message' To Shareholders</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

 U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on board Air Force One on October 31, 2025 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.

Trump To Skip US Supreme Court Hearings On Tariffs: ‘I Wanted To Go So Badly’

An unfavorable ruling in the case could jeopardize trade talks with many of  America’s trading partners and deal a blow to Trump’s economic agenda.

An unfavorable ruling in the case could jeopardize trade talks with many of America’s trading partners and deal a blow to Trump’s economic agenda.


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