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Aventus Network ($AVT) is trending amid community excitement regarding its partnerships and real-world technology applications, particularly within cargo management and blockchain solutions for enterprises. Recent news of Dr. Marwan Al Zarouni joining as a strategic advisor to expand into the UAE blockchain space has further fueled interest. The community is closely watching for potential price movement, anticipating a pump and discussing its availability on exchanges like Coinbase.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. engages in the provision of semiconductor businesses. It operates through the following segments: Data Center, Client, Gaming, and Embedded. The Data Center segment includes server-class CPUs, GPUs, AI accelerators, DPUs, FPGAs, SmartNICs, and Adaptive SoC products. The Client segment refers to the computing platforms, which are a collection of technologies that are designed to work together to provide a more complete computing solution. The Gaming segment is a fundamental component across many products and can be found in APU, GPU, SoC or a combination of a discrete GPU with another product working in tandem. The Embedded segment focuses on the embedded CPUs, GPUs, APUs, FPGAs, and Adaptive SoC products. The company was founded by W. J. Sanders III on May 1, 1969 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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AMD is trending following news of a multi-year AI compute agreement with OpenAI, including potential stock warrants, leading to significant community discussion about the implications for AMD's market position and future revenue. The collaboration is viewed as a major validation for AMD's technology, with some suggesting it could challenge Nvidia's dominance in the AI chip market. Community members are actively debating the deal's structure and potential impact on AMD's valuation, as well as the broader implications for the AI sector.

Spruce Biosciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company, which engages in developing and commercializing novel therapies for rare endocrine disorders with significant unmet medical need. The company was founded on November 13, 2014 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

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SPRB is trending due to a significant surge following FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for its Sanfilippo syndrome type B treatment, with the community actively discussing the potential for a gamma squeeze and comparing it to other high-flying stocks. Some traders are wary of a potential pullback or secondary offering, while others speculate about further upside and long-term prospects given the small float. The conversation also includes comparisons to other companies and discussions on potential short squeezes.

AppLovin Corp. engages in the development and operation of a mobile marketing platform. It offers AppDiscovery, MAX, Adjust, and SparkLabs. Its software-based platform caters to mobile application developers to improve the marketing and monetization of applications. The company was founded by Andrew Karam, John Krystynak, and Adam Foroughi in 2011 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

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AppLovin ($APP) is trending due to reports of a SEC probe into its data collection practices, causing a sharp decline in its stock price. The community is debating the severity of the probe, with some viewing it as a buying opportunity and others concerned about potential consequences and overvaluation. Discussions also involve the company's inclusion in the S&P 500 and comparisons to other high-growth tech stocks.

D-Wave Quantum, Inc. engages in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It provides customers with access to the company’s quantum computing systems via the cloud in the form of quantum computing as a service. It offers professional services such as customer assistance in identifying and implementing quantum-computing applications. The company was founded on January 25, 2022 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

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D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) is trending as community members discuss its potential as a leader in the burgeoning quantum computing sector, drawing comparisons to early NVIDIA and Tesla. Bullish investors highlight the company's existing revenue, enterprise clients, and government contracts as evidence of traction in a field often dismissed as hype. Concerns about valuation persist, with some arguing that traditional metrics fail to capture the disruptive potential of quantum computing and D-Wave's unique position with tested quantum applications.

Archer Aviation, Inc. engages in the development of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The company was founded by Brett Adcock and Adam Goldstein on October 16, 2018, and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

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Archer Aviation is trending amid speculation of a tie-up with Tesla after a video showed Archer's eVTOL aircraft next to Tesla's Optimus robot, fueling rumors of a potential collaboration in autonomous flight. The community is actively discussing price targets and the potential for a short squeeze, while cautioning about the lack of official confirmation and regulatory hurdles. Some believe a partnership could lead to significant gains, while others anticipate a sell-off if the rumors prove false.

TMC the metals co., Inc. is a deep-sea minerals exploration company focused on the collection and processing of polymetallic nodules found on the seafloor in international waters of the Clarion Clipperton Zone in the Pacific Ocean (CCZ). These nodules contain high grades of four metals (nickel, copper, cobalt, manganese) which can be used as (i) feedstock for battery cathode precursors (nickel, cobalt and manganese sulfates, or intermediate nickel-copper-cobalt matte) for electric vehicles (EV) and renewable energy storage markets, (ii) copper cathode for EV wiring, energy transmission and other applications and (iii) manganese silicate for manganese alloy production required for steel production. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

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TMC is trending as the critical minerals sector gains momentum, with community members eyeing the stock's potential amid government support for the industry and discussing cup and handle formations. Investors are closely watching for news and potential catalysts, particularly regarding regulatory milestones, as they anticipate a significant price increase. Chatter revolves around potential government stakes and the anticipation of a short squeeze.

PayPal Holdings, Inc. engages in the development of technology platforms that enable digital payments and simplifies commerce experiences on behalf of merchants and consumers worldwide. Its solutions include PayPal, PayPal Credit, Braintree, Venmo, Xoom, and Paydiant products. The firm also enables consumers to exchange funds with merchants using funding sources, which include bank account, PayPal account balance, PayPal Credit account, credit, and debit card or other stored value products. It operates through United States and Other Countries geographical segments. The company was founded in December 1998 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

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PayPal ($PYPL) is trending as investors discuss its partnership in India and potential in the crypto payment network space, with some anticipating a move towards mainstream crypto adoption. Community members are also debating the stock's recent price action and future performance, with a mix of bullish and bearish sentiments emerging. Some traders are focused on technical levels and potential AI-driven pumps.

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.

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POET Technologies is trending due to its collaboration with Sivers Semiconductors to develop external light sources for AI and hyperscale data centers, with prototypes expected in H1 2026. The community is excited about the potential for mass production and scalability of POET's technology, viewing this partnership as a key step in penetrating the growing AI connectivity market. Discussions also highlight the anticipation of further purchase orders and the belief that POET is currently undervalued given its innovative solutions and strategic partnerships.

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

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AppLovin Corp.’s (APP) stock rallied over $42 or 6% in Monday’s regular session, hitting a fresh peak, after Wall Street analysts issued upbeat commentaries about the app marketing platform’s prospects. Retail optimism improved following the stock’s record run.Retail chatter on the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/APP">AppLovin stock</a> stream on Stocktwits surged up 3,016% over the 24 hours leading up to late Monday. Sentiment toward the stock improved to ‘bullish’ (70/100) by late Monday from ‘neutral’ the day before.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:619/59;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_09_30_at_12_35_35_AM_png_af63701605.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-09-30 at 12.35.35 AM.png" width="619" height="59"><figcaption>APP sentiment and message volume as of 12:35 a.m. ET, Sept. 30 | source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>A bullish watcher has already set their eyes on the $800 level. The stock ended Monday’s session at $712.36 after climbing as high as $745.61 intraday. Some called Monday’s rally “incredible.”<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/noonehasthisusername/message/630422482</stembedurl><stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/MakeM0ney_444/message/630324010</stembedurl>Another delved into the huge market opportunity before the company. “Could we imagine a world that every individual e-commerce seller on TikTok or QVC or Shopify would need APPLOVIN or partner with them to sell their products?” they said.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Jn11/message/630412966</stembedurl>In a note published on Monday, Morgan Stanley analyst Matthew Cost raised the price target for AppLovin stock to $750 from $480, attributing the optimism to the AXON Ads Manager self-serve tool for non-gaming that the company plans to launch on Oct. 1. “This is a key catalyst to grow its ad business and prove that it can tap into billions of ad dollars outside the game industry,” the analyst said.Cost said the self-serve option will likely help AppLovin’s customer base grow, from the 600-700 advertisers it has as clients with the manual onboarding currently in place. The launch will begin on a referral-only basis, before opening to all advertisers in the second half of 2026, with international customers also to be included for the first time, he noted.The analyst rates AppLovin an “Outperform.” He raised his 2025 and 2026 earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation estimates for the company by 5% and 22%, respectively, factoring in a bullish outlook on the non-gaming self-service launch.&nbsp;Separately, Phillip Securities initiated coverage of AppLovin with an ‘Accumulate’ rating and a $725 price target, according to a summary of the note&nbsp;on The Fly. The firm based its bullish thesis on AppLovin’s leadership in performance-driven mobile games advertising, its “impressive” 76% operating margin, and the likelihood of the company continuing to grow ad revenue by 55%. The firm also sees AppLovin’s core mobile game advertising business benefiting from generative artificial intelligence (GenAI)-related&nbsp;improvements.Skeptical retail users, however, raised concerns about AppLovin’s valuation. “Absolute bubble,” a user said. Another noted that the company’s market capitalization is now&nbsp;equivalent to that of Goldman Sachs.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Trading4Living/message/630424465</stembedurl><stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Nitingrover/message/630399894</stembedurl>One retailer said they have the stock on “put watch” for Tuesday, and looked to sell into the strength.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Monkeyy/message/630404079</stembedurl>Another comparison was made with enterprise infrastructure giant Salesforce (CRM), which boasts a market capitalization of $233.34 billion as of Monday’s close versus AppLovin’s $226.58 billion.&nbsp;The user&nbsp;noted that AppLovin, a single-purpose Adtech platform, had $3.4 billion&nbsp;in&nbsp;revenue, compared to Salesforce, which generated $37 billion in revenue, and had ten times the scale of AppLovin and a&nbsp;durable cash flow. “That’s like a food truck being worth more than McDonald’s because it had a few great quarters,” they said.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Panaroma/message/630418553</stembedurl>AppLovin shares, which came under pressure after their February peak amid the release of a few short reports and the Trump tariff market meltdown seen in early April, resumed their rally thereafter. The news of the company’s addition to the S&amp;P 500 Index added fuel to the upward climb.For the year-to-date period, the stock has gained nearly 120%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-echo-star-stock-jumped-nearly-9-after-hours-today/chDwM90R3JY">Why EchoStar Stock Jumped Nearly 9% After-Hours Today</a>

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‘Incredible’ or ‘Absolute Bubble’? AppLovin Retail Buzz Explodes After Record Rally Brings Valuation Closer To Giants

 AppLovin is all set to launch its AXON Ads Manager non-gaming self-serve tool, and Morgan Stanley sees it as a catalyst to grow the company’s ad business.

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 AppLovin is all set to launch its AXON Ads Manager non-gaming self-serve tool, and Morgan Stanley sees it as a catalyst to grow the company’s ad business.


App marketing platform AppLovin Corp.’s (APP) stock trended on Stocktwits and attracted retail buzz after S&amp;P Dow Jones Indices confirmed its addition to the S&amp;P 500 Index.Retail sentiment toward AppLovin stock, however, remained ‘neutral’ (50/100) as of late Sunday, and the message volume stayed at ‘high’ levels.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:615/51;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_09_07_at_10_12_01_PM_png_67d72541ea.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-09-07 at 10.12.01 PM.png" width="615" height="51"><figcaption>APP sentiment and message volume as of 10:12 p.m. ET, Sept. 7 | source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>S&amp;P Dow Jones Indices said in a news release late Friday that AppLovin will replace MarketAxess Holdings (MKTX) in the S&amp;P 500 Index, effective before the market open on Monday, Sept. 22. The proposed inclusion comes as part of the quarterly rebalancing, which also saw Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) joining the broader market gauge.“The changes ensure each index is more representative of its market capitalization range,” the index compiler said in a statement.The S&amp;P 500 Index, a market-cap-weighted index, is considered the best single measure of large-cap U.S. equities, comprising 500 leading companies that collectively cover approximately 80% of the total market capitalization. The eligibility criteria for addition to the index include a market cap of $22.7 billion or more.AppLovin, which has been shrouded in controversy over alleged false narratives of its business operations, has a market cap of $165.82 billion as of the stock’s closing price of $490.24 last Friday.After closing at a record high of $525.15 on Feb. 13, riding on the back of its fourth-quarter results,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/APP">AppLovin stock</a> came under selling pressure amid multiple short reports.&nbsp;In March, Muddy Waters accused the company of “impermissibly extracting” user data, violating the terms of service of companies such as Apple and Meta, among other things. Fuzzy Panda also laid out similar allegations of fingerprinting.&nbsp;In June, Culper Research released a report alleging misrepresentation of its Chinese ties and raising national security concerns on that basis.<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/APP_1_YEAR_CHART_png_d8d407bcff.webp" alt="APP_1-YEAR_CHART.png">Source: KoyfinAfter falling to a low of $200.50, the stock reclaimed the $500 mark last week, although it ended the week at $490.24.Retail traders on Stocktwits discussed the stock trajectory following the news of S&amp;P 500 inclusion. “Do we see a +10% day or will it slowly go up until Sept 22 when funds start purchasing?” one user asked.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/TheTinMan/message/627761970</stembedurl>Another user began contemplating a stock split announcement from the company.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/CashKing990/message/627788846</stembedurl>Shrugging off the short attacks, AppLovin reported strong second-quarter results in early August.AppLovin’s stock is up about 51% so far this year. The Koyfin-compiled consensus price target for the stock is $501.76, implying merely 2% upside from Friday’s close.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-warns-hyundai-follow-us-immigration-laws-after-300-south-korean-workers-detained/chwW0I2RdqM">Trump Warns Hyundai: Follow US Immigration Laws After 300 South Korean Workers Detained</a>

 In this photo illustration, the logo of AppLovin is displayed on the screen of a smartphone. 

AppLovin Retail Traders Stay Cautious After AdTech Company Makes The Cut For S&P 500 Inclusion

Shrugging off the short attacks, AppLovin reported strong second-quarter results in early August.

AppLovin Corp. (APP) stock drew attention on Wednesday as BTIG raised its price target, citing continued optimism and noting that the company has either retained or expanded its leading position in gaming during the quarter.&nbsp;The firm raised the price target to $483 from $480, while reiterating a ‘Buy’ rating ahead of the company’s second-quarter (Q2) earnings release on August 6.Following the analyst report,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/APP/sentiment">AppLovin stock</a> rose by over 2% on Wednesday afternoon.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘bullish’ territory amid ‘normal’ message volume levels. AppLovin saw a 27% increase in user message count in the last 24 hours.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:953/115;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_07_23_130851_png_123b3e8b06.webp" alt="APP’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 01.15 p.m. ET on July 23, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="953" height="115"><figcaption>APP’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 01.15 p.m. ET on July 23, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>A bullish user said retail traders and institutions are underestimating AppLovin’s potential.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/drbob512/message/622043533</stembedurl>BTIG stated that the firm’s gaming outperformance occurred within a broadly improving sector backdrop and designated AppLovin a Top Pick.With gaming demand on the rise, AppLovin appears to have capitalized on the demand more effectively than its competitors. BTIG’s assessment suggested the company leveraged favorable industry trends and gained market share as it heads into earnings.Out of the 25 analysts covering AppLovin stock, 20 have a ‘Buy’ or ‘Strong Buy’ rating, according to Koyfin data. Five rate the stock as a ‘Hold,’ while one rates it as a ‘Sell.’ The consensus price target for the stock is $463.20.AppLovin has been a target of multiple short sellers. According to a Bloomberg&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-07-23/applovin-short-sellers-discover-mobile-ad-tech-s-ugly-underbelly">report</a>, Muddy Waters claimed that AppLovin builds its ad-targeting capabilities by gathering unique user identifiers from partner platforms, allegedly without obtaining the necessary permissions.The reports also accused AppLovin of using deceptive tactics to boost its ad engagement and app installation metrics, thereby inflating install counts and overstating its earnings.AppLovin stock has gained over 10% in 2025 and over 300% in the last 12 months.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/texas-instruments-retail-sentiment-hits-3-month-high/ch8wtSHR5M6">Texas Instruments’ Retail Sentiment Hits 3-Month High As CEO Reassures Readiness To Sift Through Semiconductor Cycle</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

BTIG Calls AppLovin A ‘Top Pick’ As Gaming Dominance Grows: Retail Says Traders Are Underestimating The Stock

BTIG’s assessment suggested the company leveraged favorable industry trends and gained market share as it heads into earnings.

Wall Street analysts expressed optimism about the video game software developer Unity Software Inc. (U), citing confidence in the company’s advertising products.&nbsp;Morgan Stanley noted an encouraging rebound in feedback from Unity’s advertising clients. The research firm’s latest checks suggest that Unity Ads is now boosting app installs and in-app purchases by at least 15% to 20%, signaling a possible resurgence in its ad tech performance, according to TheFly.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/U">Unity Software stock</a> traded 7.5% higher on Thursday afternoon. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Unity improved to ‘extremely bullish’ (76/100) from ‘bullish’ territory the previous day.The message volume levels also rose to ‘extremely high’ (76/100) from ‘high’ in the last 24 hours. The message count on the stock saw a 280% jump in 24 hours, with a massive 400% increase in the past month.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:963/115;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_07_17_134016_png_71f8f9d39f.webp" alt="U’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 01:45 p.m. ET on July 17, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="963" height="115"><figcaption>U’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 01:45 p.m. ET on July 17, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>A Stocktwits user said the stock reminded them of GameStop during its ‘meme stock’ craze.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/IamWallSt/message/621348477</stembedurl>The upswing in Unity Ads comes after more than a year of strategic changes and product revamps, which the brokerage believes have helped reshape Unity’s competitiveness in the mobile advertising arena.&nbsp;Matthew Cost, an analyst at Morgan Stanley, identified several catalysts driving Unity's improving ad performance. These include the full rollout of the company’s new Vector ad model in May, the recent integration of game engine data into ad targeting as of July, and growing adoption of Unity 6, its latest game development platform.&nbsp;Together, these upgrades are driving meaningful gains in ad effectiveness and user engagement, said the analyst.Morgan Stanley maintained its ‘Overweight’ rating on the stock and reiterated a price target of $25. The brokerage stated that Unity’s ad business could still be in the early stages of a broader recovery, particularly within its Grow segment.Wedbush boosted its price target on Unity to $39 from $31.50 following an advisor call focused on trends in the mobile ad space. The research firm maintained its ‘Outperform’ rating on the stock.Also, UBS analyst Chris Kuntarich raised the price target to $33 from $22 and reiterated a ‘Neutral’ rating on the shares.Unity Software stock has gained over 62% in 2025 and has more than doubled in the last 12 months.The company’s ongoing recovery comes amid broader shifts in the mobile gaming and advertising landscape, where performance-driven tools and privacy changes continue to reshape strategy.&nbsp;The company is scheduled to release its second-quarter (Q2) earnings on August 6, before the opening bell.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/pagaya-retail-traders-praise-q2-guidance-as-chatter-sees-a-46-spike-in-24-hours/ch8K80nR5pe">Pagaya Retail Traders Praise Q2 Guidance As Chatter Sees A 46% Spike In 24 Hours</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

The Unity Software, Inc. logo appears on a smartphone screen in this illustration photo in Reno, United States, on January 2, 2025. 

Unity Software Surges As Wall Street Sees Ad Tech Revival: Retail Compares Stock To GameStop

Wall Street analysts see renewed strength in Unity Software, citing improved ad performance, rising sentiment, and product upgrades.

AppLovin Corp. (APP) stock, which has held up&nbsp;reasonably well this year despite the controversies surrounding the app marketing platform, received a bullish call from an analyst late Monday.Scotiabank initiated coverage of&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/APP">AppLovin stock</a> with an ‘Outperform’ rating and a $430 price target, the Fly reported. The price target implies roughly 25% upside from the stock’s closing price on Monday.&nbsp;Analysts at the firm said the company has blown through the “Rule of 40” into the triple-digits of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) margin plus revenue growth.&nbsp;The “Rule of 40” is a metric used for measuring performances of software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies. It specifies that to be a healthy software company, the sum of its revenue growth and profit margin should equal or exceed 40%.The first-quarter results released in early May showed that AppLovin’s total revenue grew 40% year over year (YoY) and its adjusted EBITDA margin was at 68%.The research firm conceded that the valuation, in terms of sales,&nbsp;appears expensive.&nbsp;Still, it&nbsp;believes "there is plenty of further upside" on EBITDA, especially as AppLovin "fundamentally reshapes the landscape of performance advertising.”AppLovin has been a target of multiple short sellers. In late March, Muddy Waters said its web traffic analysis found that about 52% of AppLovin's e-commerce conversions are retargeting, but in reality, the number is only about 25%-35%.In late February, Bear Cave substack newsletter author Edwin Dorsey alleged that AppLovin's rapid rise was fueled by low-quality revenue growth from "ads that are deceptive, predatory, and at times unreadable or unclickable."But sell-side analysts are optimistic.&nbsp;Out of the 25 analysts covering AppLovin stock, 19 have&nbsp;a ‘Buy’ or ‘Strong Buy’ rating, according to Koyfin data. Five rate the stock as a ‘Hold,’ while&nbsp;one rates it as a ‘Sell.’&nbsp; The consensus price target for the stock is $465.49.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward AppLovin stock stayed ‘neutral’ (53/100) by early Tuesday, with the message volume at a ‘low’ level.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:615/53;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_07_08_at_5_28_11_AM_png_71ab0bafe7.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-07-08 at 5.28.11 AM.png" width="615" height="53"><figcaption>APP sentiment and message volume as of 5:29 a.m. ET, July 8 | source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>A bullish watcher based his optimism on the company potentially supplying algorithms for TikTok once a deal for selling the U.S. arm of the Chinese app is struck.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Big_Timer/message/620129828</stembedurl>However, another user raised the specter of the stock dropping to the $150 level, given there is “absolutely no support anywhere.”AppLovin stock has gained 6.5% year-to-date, aligning with&nbsp;the S&amp;P 500’s 6% advance. In Tuesday’s early premarket session, the stock is up about 0.87%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/jim-cramer-all-praise-for-this-legacy-technology-ceo/chFvNIJR5XU">Jim Cramer All Praise For This ‘Legacy Technology’ CEO For Making A ‘Lot Of Money’ For Investors — But Retail Stays Away From Stock</a>

AppLovin Analyst Sees ‘Plenty Of Further Upside’ For Stock — But Retail Stays Guarded

 The first-quarter results released in early May showed that AppLovin’s total revenue grew 40% year over year (YoY) and its adjusted EBITDA margin was at 68%.

Amazon (AMZN) missed out on selling Nintendo's Switch 2, the biggest handheld console release of all time, in the U.S. after a disagreement over unauthorized sales, according to a Bloomberg report, citing a person familiar with the matter.The Japanese gaming company stopped selling on Amazon after noticing that third-party merchants were offering games for sale in the U.S. at prices that undercut Nintendo's advertised rates, according to the report.Enterprising sellers were buying Nintendo products in bulk in Southeast Asia and exporting them to the U.S., the report added.The Switch 2 went on sale on June 5 through Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT), Best Buy (BBY), GameStop (GME), and Nintendo's own local online store.Nintendo&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nintendos-switch2-smashes-records-with-over-3-5-m-sales-in-just-four-days-production-ramp-up-challenges-linger/chlaLxFRbC3">sold more than 3.5 million</a> Switch 2 units in just four days, a record start for the company's first new console in eight years.Bloomberg&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-30/amazon-lost-right-to-sell-nintendo-switch-2-amid-sales-dispute">reported</a> that Amazon attempted to assuage Nintendo by offering to attach labels to products that guarantee authenticity, but the offer wasn't sufficient.On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment for Amazon was 'bullish.' Its shares are flat year-to-date.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:609/70;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_07_01_at_12_25_01_PM_png_c737c3043b.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-07-01 at 12.25.01 PM.png" width="609" height="70"><figcaption>AMZN sentiment and message volume as of July 1 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Bloomberg reported that Nintendo product listings started disappearing from Amazon's U.S. site last year. The listings had previously appeared as "Sold by Amazon," but some Nintendo products, from independent retailers, remained on the site.Amazon attempted to assuage Nintendo by offering to attach labels to products that guarantee authenticity, but the offer was not sufficient, and Nintendo ultimately opted to pull its products from its U.S. site.To be sure, Amazon sells Nintendo products, including the Switch 2, in foreign markets such as Canada, Japan, and the UK.Amazon and Nintendo denied the reported content and nature of their negotiations in statements to Bloomberg.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Sony is raising the price of its PlayStation 5 gaming console and an accessory in select markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Australia, and New Zealand.It's among the first price increases by a major company or for a popular product after U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on most countries earlier this month.&nbsp;Analysts have warned that higher tariffs in the U.S. and reciprocal tariffs on American goods by other nations will increase the cost of production and shipping, ultimately forcing companies to raise consumer prices.From Monday, the PS5 will cost 500 euros ($570) in Europe and 430 pounds ($566) in the UK.Sony also raised the price of a disk drive accessory for the PS5. It did not hike the cost of its pricier PS5 Pro model.According to a statement, the company said factors like "the challenging economic environment, including high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates," were behind its move.PS5 is among the most popular gaming consoles globally, alongside Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch 2.Days after Trump announced the tariffs, Nintendo<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DEwSaaW4hKV6g-6vmr4MAUG7vSb5Qt-fuLWVPqDqXbQ/edit?usp=sharing"> said</a> it would halt pre-orders of the Switch 2 in the U.S. "to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions."Gaming companies are already pressured by soft demand as consumers hold back on non-essential purchases amid high inflation.&nbsp;Analysts at Bloomberg Intelligence have said that the price of game consoles such as the PS5 and Switch 2 in the U.S.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-11/nintendo-switch-2-and-sony-ps5-likely-to-get-price-hikes-due-to-tariffs">&nbsp;would rise</a> at least 30% in their base-care scenario.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Sony Raises PS5 Price In Europe And Australia Amid Trump Tariff Fallout: US Hike Likely Next

Sony cited “the challenging economic environment, including high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates” as the reason behind its move.

Retail sentiment toward AppLovin Corp. (APP) failed to improve despite the app marketing platform receiving positive commentary from a couple of analysts on Thursday.The message volume on the Stocktwits stream for the stock fell about 37% by late Thursday relative to the level seen a day ago. The follower count also remained stable.Retail sentiment toward the AppLovin stock stayed ‘neutral’ (50/100) and the message volume was ‘normal.’<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:635/137;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_04_10_at_10_56_32_PM_png_a61740be65.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-04-10 at 10.56.32 PM.png" width="635" height="137"><figcaption>APP sentiment and message volume as of 10:57 p.m. ET, April 10 | source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>A bullish watcher said the stock could likely run toward $300 by Friday,&nbsp;even as futures point to a day in the red for U.S. markets.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Honest_Bull/message/611319507</stembedurl>However,&nbsp;a bearish watcher said trading volume was drying up as “bagholders,” a term used to refer to investors who hold onto a declining asset, were running out of money to buy more.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/bAsdasdfasfd/message/611287730</stembedurl>Even as retail mood remains mixed, Wall Street analysts continue to be bullish on the company.On Thursday, Morgan Stanley analyst Matthew Cost upgraded&nbsp;AppLovin to ‘Overweight’ from ‘Equal-weight’&nbsp;but cut the price target to $350 from $470, citing macroeconomic uncertainties.&nbsp;&nbsp;The new price target suggests the stock is still trading at a 33% discount to its&nbsp;last close following the sell-off triggered by President Donald Trump’s tariffs.Morgan Stanley’s&nbsp;optimism is due to&nbsp;AppLovin’s consistent in-app advertising market outperformance since 2023 as “superior technology drives superior returns for advertisers.”Calling AppLovin “ad tech’s best executor,” the analyst said gaming ad expectations appear achievable even as the company pushes into the non-gaming advertising market, starting with e-commerce.&nbsp;Morgan Stanley’s new analysis showed that AppLovin can meaningfully improve its take rate even while continuing to deliver competitive results for advertisers at scale.Separately, The Fly reported that Piper Sandler analyst James Callahan maintained an ‘Overweight’ rating on the AppLovin stock,&nbsp;citing evidence of&nbsp;supply-side share gains for the company.While stating that it would be a buyer of the stock, Piper Sandler reduced the price target to $425 from $575 due to lower peer multiples.AppLovin stock climbed to an all-time intraday high of $525.15 on Feb. 13 before retreating as&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/applovin-analyst-stands-ground-as-fresh-short-report-sparks-stock-plunge/chJdH2JRbEW">multiple short reports questioned the company’s fundamentals</a>.&nbsp;The tariff sell-off seen since last week has aggravated the weakness further.The stock settled Thursday’s session down 4.05% at $263.83, taking its year-to-date losses to nearly 19%.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/atlassian-wows-analysts-with-investor-event-presentations/chfrPGIRbBU">Atlassian Wows Analysts With Investor Event Presentations, Macquarie Upgrades Stock: Retail Isn't Excited</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

AppLovin Retail Sentiment Mixed Despite Wall Street Analysts Hailing ‘AdTech’s Best Executor’

Morgan Stanley’s optimism toward AppLovin is due to its consistent in-app advertising market outperformance since 2023 as superior technology drives superior returns for advertisers.

GameStop Corp (GME) is proving to be a haven in a market that is melting from President Donald Trump's trade war, thanks to a series of recent moves that have made the stock attractive again among retail investors.Shares of the well-known “meme stock” rose 3.4% on Monday and gained another 1.7% in after-hours trading to $24.70. They gained 11.3% in the previous session.That contrasts with the benchmark S&amp;P 500 (SPX), which declined 6% and 0.2% in the last two sessions.In a Stocktwits poll, 60% of about 1,700 respondents preferred GameStop as the stock to buy from a basket of popular meme stocks such as AMC Entertainment (AMC), Blackberry (BB), and Groupon (GRPN).<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:691/394;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_04_08_at_10_18_26_AM_png_00c12f7a8a.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-04-08 at 10.18.26 AM.png" width="691" height="394"></figure>Confidence in GameStop comes, among other things, from company insiders buying shares. Last week, CEO Ryan Cohen&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/gamestop-ceo-10m-purchase-keeps-retail-confidence-high-amid-bitcoin-pivot/chf9raNRbeo">bought</a>&nbsp;500,000 company shares worth $10.8 million.The management buying shares in the company typically signals their confidence in the business.GameStop is also pushing ahead with a significant Bitcoin play. The video games retailer is raising $1.3 billion through convertible notes to buy Bitcoin as a balance sheet asset.The move has generated a mixed response — shares moved up and down widely the week before last — although it has raised interest among investors.GameStop's unusual moves&nbsp;are keeping investors hooked, and Cohen's recent post was another in this category.Cohen,&nbsp;a known Trump supporter, quipped about&nbsp;U.S. import tariffs on Friday, saying in an X post: "I can't wait for my $10,000 made in the USA iPhone."GameStop has suffered too,&nbsp;indirectly. Soon after Trump’s tariff announcement, Nintendo said it would indefinitely halt U.S. preorders of the Nintendo Switch 2 due to a potential impact.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for the company held in the 'bullish' category with 'high’ message volume, as of late Monday.Users posted saying that GME could be a hedge against the stock market crash.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/AccountChallenged/message/610797275</stembedurl><stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/VXRTBULL/message/610685254</stembedurl><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GME">GME&nbsp;shares</a> are down 22.5% year to date.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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GameStop Shares Rise More, Hold Appeal Amid Tariffs-Induced Market Crash: Retail Investors Bullish

Shares of the well-known meme stock rose 3.4% on Monday and gained another 1.7% in after-hours trading. They gained 11.3% in the previous session.

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