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$WAGMI is trending as the community rallies around a shared mission and positive outlook, reflected in their motto 'We're All Gonna Make It.' Discussions highlight the token's strong community, resilient liquidity, and potential for significant growth within the Solana ecosystem, with some suggesting it's 'WAGMI szn'.

Solana is a highly functional open source project that banks on blockchain technology’s permissionless nature to provide decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions. It is a layer 1 network that offers fast speeds and affordable costs. While the idea and initial work on the project began in 2017, Solana was officially launched in March 2020 by the Solana Foundation with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Solana is trending as the community rallies around a bullish sentiment, using the phrase "WAGMI" (We're All Gonna Make It). Discussions range from potential price targets to new projects and meme coins building on the Solana network. Traders are closely watching key resistance levels, anticipating a breakout.

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Brazil's Foreign Ministry has reportedly instructed the government trade body, Camex, to begin evaluating whether a local reciprocity law could be applied against the United States.According to a Reuters News <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/brazil-starts-formal-process-assess-us-tariff-retaliation-say-sources-2025-08-28/">report</a>, citing two sources at the ministry, the trade body has 30 days to table a report on the matter. If it approves the use of the reciprocity law, a government working group will likely decide which areas Brazil should target as part of its countermeasures against the U.S.The move will be in accordance with a law passed in Brazil’s Congress earlier this year, which provides a legal framework for the government to respond to potential unilateral trade measures targeting its goods and services, such as the U.S. tariffs. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has reportedly authorized the use of the law against the U.S.Any retaliatory tariffs could put South America’s largest economy further at odds with the U.S., its second-largest trading partner. Currently, Brazil faces a tariff rate of 50%, among the highest levies the Trump administration has imposed so far. Brasilia has already moved to the World Trade Organization over the tariffs.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWZ">iShares MSCI Brazil ETF</a> (EWZ) was in the ‘bearish’ territory at the time of writing.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:797/89;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/EWZ_Aug_28_JPG_cb9113b6f8.webp" alt="EWZ’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 11:38 p.m. ET on Aug. 28, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="797" height="89"><figcaption>EWZ’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 11:38 p.m. ET on Aug. 28, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>As per the report, Brazilian officials are expected to inform the U.S. about the start of the process on Friday.Last month, Trump <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/brazil-stocks-currency-reel-as-trump-escalates-trade-pressure-with-highest-tariff-yet-over-bolsonaro-trial/chF6xPER51x">imposed</a> the steep tariffs on goods from Brazil due to the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro over plotting a coup, which the Republican President has dubbed a ‘witch hunt.’ In a letter sent to Lula, Trump also attacked Brazil, claiming that U.S. companies have been victims of unfair trade practices.However, products such as oranges and Embraer aircraft, among the top exports to the U.S., were exempted. The levies came as a surprise to many, as Brazil is one of the few countries with which the U.S. has a trade surplus.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/frontier-chair-reportedly-met-spirit-airlines-counterpart-no-deal-discussed-yet/chtTTnfRdZQ">Frontier Chair Reportedly Met Spirit Airlines Counterpart — No Deal Discussed Yet</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

President of Brazil, Lula Da Silva, welcomes President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, during an official visit to Brazil at Planalto Palace on August 25, 2025 in Brasilia, Brazil.

US-Brazil Trade Rift Widens As Lula Signals Willingness To Strike Back With Reciprocal Tariffs: Report

The move will be in accordance with a law passed in Brazil’s Congress earlier this year, which allows the government to respond to trade measures such as tariffs.

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The uncertainty around President Donald Trump’s tariffs has reportedly dented U.S. soybean farmers but boosted the prospects for their Brazilian counterparts.A Reuters report, citing soybean traders, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/world/china/us-losing-out-china-soybean-sales-brazil-fills-key-supply-period-2025-08-13/">said</a> that Chinese buyers, who are top importers of the oilseed crop, are gravitating toward Brazil amid the tariff standoff.Chinese importers have booked eight million metric tons of Soybean cargoes for September, all from South America, the report said, citing traders.&nbsp;These importers have contracted to buy four million metric tons of soybeans in October, also from South America. This is half the requirement. But the country will likely complete this year’s bookings by early September.Chinese oilseed importers have reportedly procured 7 million tons of soybeans from the U.S. during the first two months of 2024.The report stated that typically, China procures U.S. soybeans between September and January, and then shifts to purchases from Brazil once the harvest begins in South America.According to the report, China imported 105 million metric tons of soybeans in 2024, with 22.13 million tons or roughly 21% coming from the U.S.U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) data showed that U.S. soybean exports in 2024 totaled 52.21 million metric tons, valued at $24.47 billion.&nbsp;On Sunday, President Trump called for China to <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-hopes-china-will-quickly-quadruple-soybean-purchases-from-us/chrunbERd46">“quadruple its soybean orders,</a>" alluring importers by promising “rapid service” if China made the orders.Food processing and commodity trading company <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ADM">Archer-Daniels-Midland Company’s (ADM) stock</a> was up 0.34% in the early premarket session on Wednesday. Sentiment toward the stock improved to ‘bullish’ (65/100) by early Wednesday from ‘neutral’ a day ago. Sentiment toward Agribusiness and food company <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BG">Bunge’s (BG)</a> stock stayed ‘bearish’ (37/100).The &nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, the exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, is up 10.31% for the year compared to the 28.5% gain for the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWZ">iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ)</a>.China has been reducing its reliance on the U.S. for agricultural commodities since Trump took office in 2021 due to the trade war unleashed by the president.This week, the U.S. and China agreed to extend the tariff truce by 90 days, offering a reprieve.The truce may not trigger purchases from the U.S., given that Beijing’s tariffs on U.S. soybean imports stand at 23%, making them uncompetitive. Excluding the tariffs, US soybeans for October shipment would have been cheaper than Brazilian imports by $40 per ton.&nbsp;Chinese importers’ decision to stay away from the U.S. market will likely dent the soybean futures pricing on the Chicago Board of Trade, Reuters said. The futures prices have been on a secular downtrend since mid-2022.Futures pricing for the agricultural commodity climbed for a second straight day on Tuesday after the USDA trimmed its harvest outlook forecast for the 2024/25 period.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/figma-reaches-settlement-with-motiff-forcing-rival-to-halt-sales-of-ui-design-tool/chrC2stRdBi">Figma Reaches Settlement With Motiff, Forcing Rival To Halt Sales of Its UI Design Tool — Retail Cheers ‘Solid Win’</a>

An aerial view shows Mark German loading soybeans from grain bins into a truck so they can be hauled to an elevator and sold on August 01, 2025, in Dwight, Illinois. 

US Soybean Exports Hit As Trump’s Tariffs Drive Chinese Oilseed Importers to Brazil, Other South American Countries

The report said that typically, China procures U.S. soybeans between September and January, and then pivots to purchases from Brazil once harvest begins in South America.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has reportedly spoken with Chinese President Xi Jinping over a phone call to strengthen ties amid an ongoing trade dispute with the U.S.According to a report by the South China Morning Post, during early Beijing hours, the two leaders talked about war in Ukraine, the role of BRICS and the G20 in defending multilateralism, and preparations for the COP30 climate summit, which Brazil will host in November.Xi assured that China will send a “senior delegation” to the host city, Belem, and also agreed to deepen cooperation in health, energy, the digital economy, and satellite technology. According to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3321521/chinas-xi-and-brazils-lula-hold-phone-call-amid-us-trade-rupture">report</a>, citing Brazilian officials, Lula also sought to use the call to ensure that trade links between the two countries remain stable despite broader uncertainty in global trade.The call comes days after the U.S. slapped a 50% tariff rate on Brazilian goods, citing trade barriers and the judicial treatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Last week, Lula spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose country also faces steep 50% U.S. levies.Earlier on Monday, Brazil Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said his virtual meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had been scrapped after initially being scheduled for Wednesday, as per a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/brazil-us-meeting-canceled-amid-tariff-dispute-says-finance-minister-2025-08-11/">Reuters report</a>.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWZ">iShares MSCI Brazil ETF</a> (EWZ) was in the ‘neutral’ territory at the time of writing.Beijing has already demonstrated its support for Brazil in the dispute. Last week, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi reportedly told Lula’s chief foreign policy adviser that Beijing opposed “unjustified external interference” in Brazilian affairs.According to a report by the South China Morning Post, the call was requested by Lula and had been in preparation for several days. The Brazilian President proceeded with the call after consulting with senior ministers about the potential impact of the U.S. tariffs and the diplomatic message he wished to convey.According to data from China’s General Administration of Customs, China’s total imports from Brazil in 2024 amounted to $116 billion, with the South American nation emerging as one of the handful of major economies to post a trade surplus with China. China primarily imports soybeans, iron ore, and oil from Brazil.While tensions between Brazil and the U.S. mount, Trump has expressed his satisfaction with China and extended a tariff truce with the world's second-largest economy for another 90 days on Monday.The iShares MSCI Brazil ETF has risen nearly 24% this year, compared with a 7.9% rise of the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-ast-spacemobile-stock-rise-after-hours-despite-bigger-q2-loss/chrDrSsRdey">Why Did AST SpaceMobile Stock Rise After-Hours Despite Bigger Q2 Loss?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

 Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) shakes hands with Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Brazil’s Lula Speaks With China’s Xi As Trade Disputes With Trump Stay On The Boil

The call comes days after the U.S. slapped a 50% tariff rate on Brazilian goods, citing trade barriers and the judicial treatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva reportedly said he would not take orders from a ‘gringo,’ referring to U.S. President Donald Trump, as tensions between the two leaders rise over tariffs.Last week, Trump imposed 50% tariffs on goods from Brazil due to the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro, which the Republican President has dubbed a ‘witch hunt.’ In a letter sent to Lula, Trump also attacked Brazil, claiming that U.S. companies have been victims of unfair trade practices.Trump again voiced his support for Bolsonaro on Thursday by posting a letter issued to the former president on Truth Social. He urged the Brazilian government to “stop attacking political opponents and end their ridiculous censorship regime.”Trump unveiled the tariffs, set to take effect on Aug. 1, days after Lula called him an ‘emperor’ the world does not want. The U.S. president also ruffled feathers by threatening tariffs on BRICS members.According to a Reuters <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/lula-says-he-wont-take-orders-foreigner-trump-calls-tariffs-blackmail-2025-07-17/">report</a>, Lula said in a speech that "No foreigner is going to give orders to this president." He reportedly used the slang word 'gringo', which is commonly used in Brazil to refer to a foreigner and does not carry the pejorative sense similar to other parts of South America.Lula also defended Brazil’s rights to regulate and tax U.S. tech firms. Speaking at a gathering of leftist student activists in the state of Goiás, he reportedly noted that tech firms are conduits of violence and fake news disguised as freedom of expression."We expected a response, and what we received was unacceptable blackmail, in the form of threats to Brazilian institutions and false information about trade between Brazil and the United States," he reportedly said in a televised address later.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWZ">iShares MSCI Brazil ETF</a> (EWZ) was in the ‘bullish’ territory at the time of writing.The proposed tariffs are likely to impact key Brazilian exports, including crude oil, semi-finished iron, and coffee. Earlier this week, the Brazilian planemaker Embraer warned that the tariffs could affect the company's revenue as significantly as the COVID-19 pandemic.A poll showed most Brazilians are in favor of Lula’s countermeasures against Trump.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/norfolk-southern-stock-rises-in-extended-trading-after-report-flags-railroad-operator-as-bigger-rival-union-pacific-s-buyout-target/ch8k90bR5p0">Norfolk Southern Stock Rises In Extended Trading After Report Flags Railroad Operator As Bigger Rival Union Pacific’s Buyout Target</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks in the plenary room as part of the Brics Summit 2025 at Museu de Arte Moderna on July 6, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Wagner Meier/Getty Images)

Brazil’s Lula Intensifies Attacks On Trump Amid Tariff Dispute, ‘Won’t Take Orders’ 

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva reportedly said he would not take orders from a ‘gringo,’ referring to U.S. President Donald Trump, as tensions between the two leaders rise over tariffs.

Lula also defended Brazil’s rights to regulate and tax U.S. tech firms.

President Donald Trump’s 50% tariff threat issued against Brazil as part of his recent string of letters sent to key trading partners has not gone down well with the people of the South American nation.Citing a survey conducted by AtlasIntel on behalf of Bloomberg, the media outlet said that 50.3% of the survey respondents called Trump’s Brazilian levies, which the U.S. President linked to former President Jair Bolsonaro's election interference trial, an attack on Brazil.&nbsp;Amid the tariff uncertainties, the&nbsp; <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, an exchange-traded fund tracking the broader S&amp;P 500 Index, has gained 7.25% year-to-date, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWZ">iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ)</a> has climbed about 24%.Trump’s tariff threats announced on July 9 elicited a strong reaction from Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Lula retorted by flagging reciprocal levies if the U.S. tariffs go into effect by the Aug. 1 deadline Trump has set.Reacting to their president’s response, about 44.8%&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-15/brazilians-back-lula-against-trump-calling-tariffs-unjustified">said</a> it was appropriate and 25.2% called it weak, while 27.5% viewed it as aggressive.&nbsp;Delving into the course of action, most Brazilians (51.2%) called for retaliatory tariffs, and about 26.8% called for Brazil to deepen its ties with India and China in a bid to take on the U.S.The tariff developments served to reduce Brazilians’ opposition to Lula, with his disapproval rating falling to 50.3% from 51.8% in June. At the same time, the president’s approval rating improved to 49.7% from 47.3%.About 48% of the respondents were confident that Lula could clinch a deal with the U.S. by the deadline.&nbsp;A majority of respondents (62.2%) see Trump’s tariff move against Brazil as politically motivated. Among the reasons mentioned by the respondents were Brazil’s participation in the BRICS alliance (40.9%) and the Bolsonaro family’s influence in the U.S. (36.9%).&nbsp;Nearly half of the respondents of the survey carried out online between Friday and Sunday said that if the Trump tariff goes into effect, it would impact the domestic economy,&nbsp;pushing up inflation.In Tuesday’s early premarket session, the SPY ETF and the EWZ ETF rose 0.33% and 0.51%, respectively.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trade-desk-ignites-retail-buzz-as-stock-on-track-for-best-day-in-2-months-on-sp-500-inclusion/ch8fysLR5FR">Trade Desk Ignites Retail Buzz As Stock On Track For Best Day In 2 Months On News Of S&amp;P 500 Inclusion</a>

On April 3, 2025, in Brazil, President Lula da Silva talks about reciprocity in relation to the new taxes applied to Brazilian products by US President Donald Trump. 

Brazilians Rally Behind Lula Against Trump’s 50% Tariffs, Most Clamor For Retaliatory Levies: Survey

In response to Trump tariffs, the Brazilian President has flagged reciprocal levies if the U.S. tariffs go into effect by the Aug. 1 deadline set by the U.S. President.

Brazilian currency and stocks declined on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump levied 50% tariffs on goods from the country, amid souring relations due to the South American country’s participation in BRICS and the trial of former president Jair Bolsonaro.In a letter sent to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Trump <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/1943043154946457812">said</a>, “The way that Brazil has treated former President Bolsonaro, a Highly Respected Leader throughout the World during his Term, including by the United States, is an international disgrace.” The tariffs are set to take effect from Aug. 1.The Brazilian real slipped nearly 3% against the U.S. dollar, according to a Reuters report, while the iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ), which tracks Brazilian firms, fell 2% in extended trading. U.S.-listed shares of jetmaker Embraer fell 5.6%. Retail sentiment about <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ERJ">Embraer stock</a> on Stocktwits was still in the ‘bullish’ territory at the time of writing.Bolsonaro, with whom Trump shares a cordial relationship, is currently facing trial over post-election riots in the country’s capital after his election defeat. Trump dubbed the judicial proceedings a ‘witch hunt’ and asked for them to be stopped immediately.To date, Brazil has only been subject to the 10% baseline import tariff, as the U.S. hadn’t imposed any further reciprocal tariffs on the country when Trump revealed his initial set of levies in April. The South American country is one of the few major U.S. trade partners with whom Washington, D.C., has reported a trade surplus in 2024. Brazil’s key exports to the U.S. include crude oil, semi-finished iron, and coffee.Trump’s letter to Lula still contained similar language to his other letters to several trading partners, emphasizing the need for a ‘level playing field’ in trade. He also accused Brazil of “SECRET and UNLAWFUL Censorship Orders to U.S. Social Media platforms” and asked to open an investigation.“Any unilateral rate hikes will be responded to using Brazil’s economic reciprocity law,” Lula said, a few hours later, before adding, “The sovereignty, respect, and intransigent defense of the Brazilian people’s interests are what guide our relations with the world.”The two leaders had already sparred online earlier this week over the role of the BRICS group of countries, which Trump has accused of conspiring to weaken the U.S. dollar.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-taps-transportation-secretary-sean-duffy-as-interim-nasa-chief/chF6ufFR510">Trump Taps Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy As Interim NASA Chief; Musk Ally Isaacman Praises ‘Smart’ Move</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

U.S. President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro attend a joint news conference in the Rose Garden at the White House March 19, 2019 in Washington, DC. 

Brazil Stocks, Currency Reel As Trump Escalates Trade Pressure With Highest Tariff Yet Over Bolsonaro Trial

The iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ), which tracks Brazilian firms, fell 2% in extended trading.

Shares of Nu Holdings ($NU), which operates Nubank, fell over 7% on Thursday after the company reported third-quarter earnings that largely fell in line with Wall Street estimates. Retail sentiment, however, was ‘extremely bullish’ on the stock.The firm’s earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.11, roughly in line with analysts’ consensus estimate. Revenue of $2.94 billion, however, beat the expected $2.57 billion.The revenue growth was driven by adding new customers and better engagement efforts such as cross-selling and up-selling initiatives. Net interest income increased 63% year-on-year.Nu added 5.2 million customers in the third quarter, reaching a total of 109.7 million customers as of Sept 30, reflecting a 23% year-on-year rise. In Brazil, its customer base has surpassed 100 million, the company said.Retail sentiment soared on Stocktwits, increasing from ‘bearish’ (27/100) a day ago to ‘extremely bullish.’ (96/100). Message volumes were at ‘extremely high’ levels.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1304/290;" src="https://st-everywhere-cms-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Screenshot_2024_11_14_at_10_11_07_PM_0a70bcf5dd.png" alt="Screenshot 2024-11-14 at 10.11.07 PM.png" width="1304" height="290"><figcaption>NU sentiment meter and message volumes on Nov 14 as of 11:40 a.m. ET| Source: Stocktwits&nbsp;</figcaption></figure>"Our third quarter 2024 underscores the strength of our business model, demonstrating top-line growth and sustained profitability,” David Vélez, founder and CEO of Nubank, said in a statement, adding its expansion into Mexico and Colombia continues to generate impressive results as it targets more than 11 million customers in both countries combined.Velez noted the company &nbsp;is “going beyond financial services" as it makes progress in its execution.On Thursday, Susquehanna analyst James Friedman raised the firm's price target on Nu Holdings to $18 from $16 while keeping a positive rating on the shares. The firm cited continued strong consumer loan originations among factors, The Fly reported.KeyBanc, meanwhile, raised its price target to $17 from $15 and kept an ‘Overweight’ rating on the shares. The firm notes Nu reported Q3 revenue/gross profit “a hair below its estimates and below the Street to a greater extent.”The brokerage said it would characterize the results as "mixed" and paint the print as “messier than usual” with the combination of higher credit origination activity and a downtick in net interest margin driving the need for extra explanation.Nubank’s rapid growth in Latin America has attracted the attention of Warren Buffet. Berkshire Hathaway reportedly invested $1 billion in its initial public offering (IPO) in 2021 and continues to back the company.NU stock is up 77.3% year-to-date.For updates and corrections, email newsroom@stocktwits.com.&nbsp;

Nu Holdings Stock Falls After Q3 Earnings, But Retail’s Extremely Bullish

 Retail sentiment soared on Stocktwits, increasing from ‘bearish’ a day ago to ‘extremely bullish.’

Shares of Nu Holdings ($NU), which operates Nubank, were down nearly 1% on Wednesday afternoon (3:04 pm ET) ahead of its third-quarter earnings, with the retail sentiment staying neutral.Wall Street estimates the Latin America-based fintech company will post Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $0.11 on revenues of $2.61 billion. In its second quarter, Nu Holdings doubled its net income year-on-year, and revenues jumped 65% to reach $2.8 billion.Retail sentiment on the stock turned ‘neutral’ (45/100) from ‘bearish’ (32/100) a week ago. While the message volumes have risen to the ‘extremely high’ zone.<figure class="image"><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NU/"><img style="aspect-ratio:1304/290;" src="https://st-everywhere-cms-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Screenshot_2024_11_14_at_1_30_55_AM_3b87c8901f.png" alt="Screenshot 2024-11-14 at 1.30.55 AM.png" width="1304" height="290"></a><figcaption>NU sentiment meter and message volumes on no 13 as of 3:05 pm ET</figcaption></figure>With its rapid growth in Latin America, Nu Holdings, has attracted the attention of Warren Buffet. Berkshire Hathaway owned <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41225868/is-nu-holdings-overvalued-or-primed-for-more-growth?utm_source=TechInvestorNews&amp;utm_campaign=partner_feed&amp;utm_medium=partner_feed&amp;utm_content=site">over</a> 107 million shares of NU stock at the end of the second quarter. The firm reportedly invested $1 billion in its initial public offering (IPO) in 2021.David Velez, founder and CEO of Nubank, said at the time of its last quarterly results, the company had ambitious growth plans and had set sights on becoming the largest consumer technology platform in Latin America.“The recent launch of checking accounts in Mexico and Colombia has ushered deposits of US$3.3 billion and US$220 million in those countries, respectively, and fuels our growth expectations in those operations," Velez said in a statement.Wall Street analysts will be watching out for the firm’s outlook in 2025 and management’s comments on the current financials of the company amid any macroeconomic views on the regions it serves.NU stock is up 94% year-to-date.For updates and corrections, email newsroom@stocktwits.com.&nbsp;

With its rapid growth in Latin America, Nu Holdings, has attracted the attention of Warren Buffet in the past| Source: Pixabay

Nu Holdings Stock In Focus Ahead of Q3 Earnings: Retail Sentiment Inches Up

Retail sentiment on the stock turned ‘neutral’ (45/100) from ‘bearish’ (32/100) a week ago.

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