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The SPY is trending due to the looming government shutdown, sparking debate about its potential market impact. While some community members anticipate a dip, citing concerns about valuations and economic data, others point to historical trends of market rallies during shutdowns, viewing it as a buying opportunity. The community is actively discussing whether this time will be different given current market conditions.

AST Spacemobile, Inc. engages in building a broadband cellular network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on an extensive IP and patent portfolio. It focuses on providing mobile broadband services with global coverage to all end-users, without the need to purchase special equipment. The company was founded by Abel Avellan on May 31, 2017 and is headquartered in Midland, TX.

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AST SpaceMobile is trending as investors react to the company's progress towards launching its next-generation satellites, with community members expressing excitement about the potential for government funding news and discussing options activity. The news regarding BlueBird 6 completing assembly and preparing for flight is a key catalyst, boosting bullish sentiment. Despite some volatility and skepticism from short sellers, the community remains optimistic about the long-term potential of ASTS and its technology.

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Shina Inu is trending as the community observes a pattern of steady accumulation and resilient bullish behavior. Discussions highlight strong support levels and a constructive chart setup, suggesting potential for a breakout. The overall sentiment indicates that patient bulls are gradually gaining control.

Netflix, Inc. engages in providing entertainment services. It also offers activities for leisure time, entertainment video, video gaming, and other sources of entertainment. It operates through the United States and International geographic segments. The company was founded by Marc Randolph and Wilmot Reed Hastings on August 29, 1997 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, CA.

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Netflix is trending due to a mix of factors, including Elon Musk canceling his subscription over concerns about transgender content in children's shows, sparking community debate about values and content choices. Some subscribers are canceling in protest, while others defend the platform, creating volatility. Additionally, there's speculation around potential movie tariffs and a possible acquisition of WBD, contributing to uncertainty and active discussion among investors.

Lithium Americas Corp. engages in the development of the Thacker Pass project. It is focused on advancing Thacker Pass to production it is located in northern Nevada. The company was founded on January 23, 2023 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

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Lithium Americas Corp

Lithium Americas Corp is trending as the community discusses the confirmed U.S. government stake in the company and its Thacker Pass project, anticipating fresh highs. Community members are weighing the impact of potential government shutdowns and are speculating about future contracts with companies like Tesla. Investors are closely watching price movements and debating whether to hold or sell.

NIKE, Inc. engages in the design, development, marketing, and sale of athletic footwear, apparel, accessories, equipment, and services. It operates through the following segments: North America, Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), Greater China, Asia Pacific and Latin America (APLA), Global Brand Divisions, Converse, and Corporate. The North America, EMEA, Greater China, and APLA segments refer to the design, development, marketing, and selling of athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. The Global Brand Divisions segment represents its NIKE Brand licensing businesses. The Converse segment designs, markets, licenses, and sells casual sneakers, apparel, and accessories. The Corporate segment is composed of unallocated general and administrative expenses. The company was founded by William Jay Bowerman and Philip Hampson Knight on January 25, 1964 and is headquartered in Beaverton, OR.

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Nike is trending as investors discuss the potential impact of a surprise earnings beat amid concerns about tariffs and a possible government shutdown. Community members are debating whether the stock can sustain its gains, with some anticipating a squeeze while others remain cautious about guidance and market conditions. Discussions also highlight Nike's strategic realignment in the sportswear market and rebounding running segment, contributing to the stock's current attention.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of integrated circuits and wafer semiconductor devices. Its chips are used in personal computers and peripheral products, information applications, wired and wireless communications systems products, and automotive and industrial equipment including consumer electronics such as digital video compact disc player, digital television, game consoles, and digital cameras. The company was founded by Chung Mou Chang on February 21, 1987 and is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan.

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Taiwan Semiconductor is trending amid positive August sales figures and analysts raising price targets, citing its strong position in the AI semiconductor market. Community members are actively discussing the potential for further gains and the stock's attractive valuation compared to its peers. Geopolitical factors and competition within the semiconductor industry remain key discussion points.

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The Invesco QQQ Trust is trending amid concerns over a potential government shutdown and its potential market impact, with community members debating whether it's already priced in or if it will trigger a correction. Political opinions are mixed with investing logic as traders analyze potential market volatility and the shutdown's effect on the economy. Broader market sentiment is further impacted by ongoing discussions about tariffs and their effects.

The AES Corp. engages in the provision of power generation and utility services through its renewable and thermal generation facilities and distribution businesses. It operates through the following segments: U.S. and Utilities Strategic Business Unit (SBU), South America SBU, MCAC SBU, Eurasia SBU. The U.S. and Utilities SBU segment consists of facilities in the United States, Puerto Rico and El Salvador. The South America SBU segment covers Chile, Colombia, Argentina, and Brazil. The MCAC SBU segment refers to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. The Eurasia SBU segment handles operations in Europe and Asia. The company was founded by Dennis W. Bakke and Roger W. Sant in 1981 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

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AES Corp. is trending as BlackRock's GIP is reportedly nearing a $38 billion takeover, causing the stock to surge in after-hours trading and sparking buyout speculation among investors. The community is discussing potential deal prices, with some hoping for a buyout at a premium, while also evaluating the company's fundamentals and dividend yield. AES's renewable energy focus and contracts with major tech companies are also being highlighted as potential drivers for increased value.

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SLV is trending amid rising silver prices, driven by a weaker dollar, increased industrial demand (solar/EV), and safe-haven appeal due to government shutdown concerns. The community is excited about silver's potential, pointing to strong call option activity and ETF inflows as signs of bullish momentum. Some analysts believe silver is significantly undervalued, potentially leading to further price increases.

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U.S. equities declined in Tuesday’s afternoon trade as the deadline for the United States government shutdown inched closer after a meeting between President Donald Trump and&nbsp;top Democratic and Republican leaders failed to yield a deal. If a deal is not reached, the government will enter a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. ET on Wednesday.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which mirrors the S&amp;P 500 index, was down 0.28% at the time of writing, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ), which mirrors the Nasdaq, fell 0.38%. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA), which tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average, declined 0.39%.Here are the top stocks making the biggest moves in Tuesday’s afternoon trade:<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/WOLF">Wolfspeed Inc. (WOLF)</a>Wolfspeed’s shares were up more than 41% during Tuesday’s afternoon session, building on the gains from the previous day when the company&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-wolfspeed-stock-is-surging-50-premarket-today/chDDTR2R3BJ">announced</a> that it had exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy, reducing total debt by 70% and trimming interest costs by 60%. It also stated that it has sufficient liquidity to continue supplying customers with silicon carbide-based chips.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/WOLF">WOLF stock</a> is up 367% year-to-date.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CRWV">CoreWeave Inc. (CRWV)</a>CoreWeave shares surged over 13% in Tuesday’s afternoon trade after the company&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/coreweave-inks-14-point-2-billion-deal-with-meta-report/chDD7VeR3Bs">secured</a> a $14.2 billion deal with Meta Platforms Inc. (META) to provide the latter with access to Nvidia Corp.’s (NVDA) GB300 systems, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CRWV">CRWV stock</a> is up 253% year-to-date.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/PATH">UiPath Inc. (PATH)</a>UiPath shares were up more than 8% on Tuesday afternoon after the company&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/uipath-collaboration-nvidia-openai-google-snowflake-agentic-automation/chDDBJ0R3BM">announced</a> a slew of partnerships with Nvidia, OpenAI, Alphabet Inc.’s (GOOG) (GOOGL) Google, and Snowflake Inc. (SNOW)&nbsp;in the area of agentic automation.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/PATH">PATH stock</a> is up 7% year-to-date.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DKNG">DraftKings Inc. (DKNG)</a>DraftKings stock declined over 11% in Tuesday’s afternoon trade amid reports of prediction platform Kalshi setting a&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/draftkings-stock-slides-kalshi-new-trading-record-weekend/chDDg85R39a">new trading record</a> over the weekend, at $260 million on Saturday, topping it with $275 million on Sunday. The report added that the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys football game on Sunday night was the&nbsp;top traded event of all time on Kalshi, with trading volumes reaching $57 million.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DKNG">DKNG stock</a> is up 1% year-to-date.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FLY">Firefly Aerospace Inc. (FLY)</a>Firefly Aerospace’s shares were down by more than 21% in Tuesday’s afternoon session after the company’s Alpha Flight 7 rocket&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/firefly-aerospace-alpha-rocket-setback-draws-roth-capital-doubt/chDDLnNR39X">exploded</a> in a pre-flight test. “Proper safety protocols were followed, and all personnel are safe. The company is assessing the impact to its stage test stand, and no other facilities were impacted,” Firefly stated in an update.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FLY">FLY stock</a> is down 58% year-to-date.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/draftkings-stock-slides-kalshi-new-trading-record-weekend/chDDg85R39a">DraftKings Stock Slides After Kalshi Sets New Trading Record Over The Weekend: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Wolfspeed’s shares were up more than 41% during Tuesday’s afternoon session after the company announced that it had exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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Firefly Aerospace Inc.’s (FLY) shares tumbled over 22% on Tuesday after&nbsp;its Alpha Flight 7 rocket exploded in a pre-flight test. The&nbsp;development has prompted Roth Capital to trim its price target on the stock to $40, down from $60.“During testing at Firefly’s facility in Briggs, Texas, the first stage of Firefly’s Alpha Flight 7 rocket experienced an event that resulted in a loss of the stage. Proper safety protocols were followed, and all personnel are safe,” Firefly said in a statement on Monday.Roth Capital concluded that the rocket's initial stage was likely lost during pre-launch testing, raising concerns about scheduling for upcoming missions.&nbsp;However, on Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘extremely bullish’ territory amid ‘extremely high’ message volume levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:940/103;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_09_30_124444_png_8b7c9c19af.webp" alt="FLY’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 12:20 p.m. ET on Sep. 30, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="940" height="103"><figcaption>FLY’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 12:20 p.m. ET on Sep. 30, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>A bullish Stocktwits trader said this was a good opportunity to buy the stock.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/rogersmyth/message/630471767</stembedurl>Although Roth noted that no major revenue was expected from the FLTA0007 mission, the delay could ripple into the broader launch timeline for Firefly’s next mission, FLTA0008, originally set for this year.Firefly's Alpha rocket&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-firefly-aerospace-stock-tumble-over-12-after-hours-today/chDwteUR3JF">experienced</a> a failed launch in April after a malfunction during the flight led to a Lockheed Martin satellite crashing into the Pacific Ocean. The company received clearance from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to restart its launches just last month.For the second quarter (Q2), the company’s revenue of $15.5 million and loss per share (EPS) of $5.78 both missed the analysts’ consensus estimate of $27.84 million and a loss per share of $0.41, according to Fiscal AI data.&nbsp;&nbsp;Since its listing in August, Firefly Aerospace stock has lost over 52% in value.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nvidia-shares-hit-all-time-high-on-ai-optimism/chDDQ0nR39e">Nvidia Shares Hit All-Time High On AI Optimism: Retail Calls It ‘Infrastructure Of The AI Revolution’</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha Rocket Setback Draws Roth Capital’s Doubt, But Retail Goes Contrarian

Although Roth Capital noted that no major revenue was expected from the FLTA0007 mission, the delay could ripple into the broader launch timeline for Firefly’s next mission.

U.S. stocks appear poised for a negative opening on Tuesday as the deadline for the government shutdown approaches, amid concerns about labor market weakness and stagflation. Vice President JD Vance on Monday evening said that he thinks a shutdown is likely following President Donald Trump’s meeting with top Democrat and Republican leaders.“I think we’re headed to a shutdown because the Democrats won’t do the right thing,” Vice President Vance told reporters after the meeting, according to&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/29/trump-meeting-democrats-government-shutdown.html">CNBC</a>. If a deal is not reached, the government will enter a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. ET on Wednesday.While Dow Jones futures were down by 0.28% at the time of writing, the S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.23%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100’s futures declined 0.24%. Futures of the Russell 2000 index were down 0.39%.Meanwhile, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY) was down 0.17% at the time of writing, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) fell 0.11% on Tuesday morning. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘neutral’ territory.Asian markets ended Tuesday’s trading session on a mixed note, with the TWSE Capitalization Weighted Stock index gaining the most at 0.93%, followed by the Hang Seng index at 0.92%, and the Shanghai Composite at 0.52%.The KOSPI declined 0.19%, while the Nikkei 225 fell 0.14%.Stocks To Watch<ul><li>Wolfspeed Inc. (WOLF): Wolfspeed’s shares soared nearly 25% pre-market after the company announced that it has exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy, reducing total debt by 70% and trimming interest costs by 60%. It also stated that it has sufficient liquidity to continue supplying customers with silicon carbide-based chips.</li><li>Boeing Co. (BA): Boeing is planning a new single-aisle airplane to succeed the 737 Max, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/business/airlines/boeing-has-started-working-on-a-737-max-replacement-40a110df">report</a> by The Wall Street Journal. Boeing shares edged up by 0.03% in Tuesday’s pre-market session.</li><li>Firefly Aerospace Inc. (FLY): Firefly’s shares declined over 10% in Tuesday’s pre-market trade after the company’s Alpha Flight 7 rocket exploded in a pre-flight test. “Proper safety protocols were followed, and all personnel are safe. The company is assessing the impact to its stage test stand, and no other facilities were impacted,” Firefly&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fireflyspace.com/missions/alpha-flta007/">stated</a> in an update.</li><li>Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) (GOOGL): Google-owned YouTube agreed to pay $24.5 million in a lawsuit brought by President Trump against the company and its CEO. Google-parent Alphabet’s shares were down 0.13% pre-market.</li><li>Nike Inc. (NKE) and Wimi Hologram Cloud Inc. (WIMI) are among the companies scheduled to announce their latest quarterly results on Tuesday.</li></ul>&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-rocket-lab-stock-is-taking-off-in-today-s-premarket/chDD2FvR3BQ">Why Rocket Lab Stock Is Taking Off In Today’s Premarket</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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While Dow Jones futures were down by 0.28% at the time of writing, the S&P 500 futures fell 0.23%.

Firefly Aerospace (FLY) stock fell over 12% in extended trading on Tuesday after the firm’s Alpha rocket exploded during a prelaunch trial.“During testing at Firefly’s facility in Briggs, Texas, the first stage of Firefly’s Alpha Flight 7 rocket experienced an event that resulted in a loss of the stage. Proper safety protocols were followed, and all personnel are safe,” the company said in a statement.Firefly said that it is assessing the impact on its stage test stand, and no other facilities have been impacted. The incident raised another question mark over the company’s launch cadence at a time when competitors are vying to cut Elon Musk-headed SpaceX’s dominance in the aerospace industry.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FLY">Firefly</a> was in the ‘bullish’ territory at the time of writing, compared with ‘extremely bullish’ a day ago.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:794/91;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/FLY_Sept_29_JPG_7687d242b1.webp" alt="FLY’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 09:34 p.m. ET on Sept. 29, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="794" height="91"><figcaption>FLY’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 09:34 p.m. ET on Sept. 29, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Firefly had flown an unsuccessful Alpha mission in April when a technical error mid-flight caused a Lockheed Martin satellite to fall into the Pacific Ocean. It only got the approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-firefly-aerospace-stock-rise-in-after-hours-trading/chsx8XwRdkW">resume launches</a> last month.Since 2021, four out of the previous six Alpha launches have been unsuccessful, including the incident in April. The stakes are high for the firm as it has signed an agreement with Lockheed for 25 flights through 2029, with the April launch being the first of those.“An incident during a test isn't so dramatic. No payload has been missing,” one Stocktwits user wrote.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Giovanni70/message/630399612</stembedurl>“Won't have much good news until a successful Alpha [launch],” another trader said.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/lharper6565/message/630399738</stembedurl>The seventh Alpha mission is also expected to carry a Lockheed Martin payload into space and is expected to launch sometime later this year. The company said that it will share more details on a later date.Firefly Aerospace stock closed 17.9% lower compared to its initial public offering price on Monday. Apart from providing launch services, Firefly is expected to play a key role in NASA’s missions to the moon by providing lunar landers.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-is-wolfspeed-stock-drawing-investor-interest-today/chDuBYYR3Jj">Why Is Wolfspeed Stock Drawing Investor Interest Today?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Why Did Firefly Aerospace Stock Tumble Over 12% After-Hours Today?

Since 2021, four out of the previous six Alpha launches have been unsuccessful.

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U.S. stock markets closed lower on Tuesday after a choppy session.

U.S. stocks appear set for a positive opening on Tuesday ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech as investors look for clues on the central bank’s direction on monetary policy going forward.While Dow Jones futures were up 0.13% at the time of writing, the S&amp;P 500 futures edged lower by 0.03%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100’s futures rose 0.02%. Futures of the Russell 2000 index were up 0.04%.Meanwhile, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY) was down 0.03% at the time of writing, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) rose 0.02% on Tuesday morning. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bullish’ territory.Asian markets ended Tuesday’s trading session on a mixed note, with the TWSE Capitalization Weighted Stock index gaining the most at 1.4%, followed by the KOSPI at 0.5%.The Shanghai Composite index declined 0.9%, while the Hang Seng index closed lower by 0.54%.The Nikkei 225 index was closed for trading due to the Autumnal Equinox.Stocks To Watch<ul><li>Boeing Co. (BA): Boeing shares were up nearly 3% in Tuesday’s pre-market session amid reports that the U.S. and China are in the final stages of negotiation for a “huge” deal for the company’s aircraft, according to a Bloomberg&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-23/us-china-talks-for-huge-boeing-aircraft-order-in-final-stages">report</a>.</li><li>MicroCloud Hologram Inc. (HOLO): MicroCloud shares continued to soar following an&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/micro-cloud-hologram-stock-picks-up-momentum-after-near-wipeout-this-year/chDhN2vR3PS">announcement</a> by the company on Friday last week that it has developed a universal quantum probability theory to control the phase of quantum photonic states, which has applications across multiple domains. MicroCloud was the top trending ticker on the Stocktwits platform at the time of writing, with the stock up more than 20% in Tuesday’s pre-market session.</li><li>Better Home &amp; Finance Holding Co. (BETR): Better Home’s shares were up nearly 25% in Tuesday’s pre-market trade after hedge fund manager Eric Jackson&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/better-stock-rockets-as-opendoor-bull-eric-jackson-predicts-350x-gains/chDhKvgR3PI">disclosed</a> a position in the company on Monday.</li><li>Firefly Aerospace Inc. (FLY): Firefly Aerospace shares plunged nearly 10% pre-market after the company’s second-quarter (Q2) results missed Wall Street expectations. Firefly reported a loss of $5.78 per share on revenue of $15.55 million, while analysts expected a loss of $0.43 per share on revenue of $16.82 million, according to Stocktwits data.</li><li>CleanSpark Inc. (CLSK): CleanSpark shares surged more than 5% in Tuesday’s pre-market session after the Bitcoin mining company&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-is-cleanspark-stock-rising-5-premarket/chDhoueR3Ps">secured</a> a new $100 million credit facility with Coinbase Prime.</li><li>Micron Technology Inc. (MU) and Aytu BioPharma Inc. (AYTU) are among the companies scheduled to announce their latest quarterly results on Tuesday.</li></ul>&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fed-musalem-limited-room-for-further-rate-cuts/chDQqpnR321">Fed's Musalem Says There's 'Limited Room' For Further Rate Cuts Without Policy Becoming Overly Accommodative</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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While Dow Jones futures were up 0.13% at the time of writing, the S&P 500 futures edged lower by 0.03%.

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Firefly Aerospace (FLY) stock gained 4.5% in extended trading on Tuesday after the company said it had received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to resume Alpha rocket launches after a mishap in April.The sixth of its Alpha missions took off with a Lockheed Martin satellite on April 29 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, but a technical error mid-flight caused the satellite to fall into the Pacific Ocean.The company said in a regulatory filing that it conducted a thorough investigation with the FAA and simultaneously assembled an independent review board of multiple government agencies, customers, and industry experts following the incident.“The findings confirmed Firefly’s flight safety system performed nominally through all phases of flight. Both Alpha stages landed safely in the Pacific Ocean, and the launch posed no risk to public safety,” the company noted.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FLY">Firefly Aerospace</a> was still in the ‘bearish’ territory at the time of writing.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:801/97;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/FLY_Aug_26_JPG_d2aad3bdec.webp" alt="FLY’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 10:57 p.m. ET on Aug. 26, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="801" height="97"><figcaption>FLY’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 10:57 p.m. ET on Aug. 26, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>The Texas-based firm stated that the vehicle ascended normally before experiencing a rupture, which occurred milliseconds after stage separation had occurred.“The vehicle was three seconds short of achieving orbital velocity and five seconds short of the target payload deployment orbit,” the company said before adding that it has already implemented corrective actions and is now working to determine the next available launch window for Alpha Flight 7.Since 2021, four out of six Alpha launches have been unsuccessful, including the incident in April. The stakes are high for the firm as it has signed an agreement with Lockheed for 25 flights through 2029, with the April launch being the first of those.Firefly stock closed marginally higher than its initial public offering price of $45 on Tuesday. However, the stock had surged over 55% in its trading debut earlier in August amid optimism over space firms.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/musk-lavishes-praise-on-space-x-team-after-starship-launch-achieves-most-mission-objectives/chsxVunRdkf">Musk Lavishes Praise On SpaceX Team After Starship Launch Achieves Most Mission Objectives</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Why Did Firefly Aerospace Stock Rise In After-Hours Trading?

The company is now working to determine the next available launch window for Alpha Flight 7.

Firefly Aerospace, which went public earlier this month, is exploring launching its Alpha rocket from Japan in a bid to expand its service globally, according to a Japanese company that operates a spaceport on the country's Hokkaido island.The plan could make Japan the second offshore launch site, and first in Asia, for Firefly, according to a Reuters report. Texas-based Firefly is seen as a challenger to market leader SpaceX, owned by billionaire technologist Elon Musk.&nbsp;The firm raised $868.3 million in its Nasdaq initial public offering (IPO), and an over 50%&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/firefly-aerospace-stock-jumps-tumbles-rises-falls-xx-on-nasdaq-debut/chrmOcKRd3g">rally on the opening day</a> lifted its market cap to nearly $10 billion.Space Cotan, operator of the Hokkaido Spaceport, located&nbsp;on the Northernmost island of Japan,&nbsp;announced the signing of&nbsp;a preliminary agreement with Firefly to study the feasibility of launching the small-lift rocket Alpha from there.The potential launch "would allow us to serve the larger satellite industry in Asia and add resiliency for U.S. allies with a proven orbital launch vehicle," Adam Oakes, Firefly's vice president of launch, said in a statement published on Space Cotan's website.The plan would require a space technology safeguards agreement (TSA) between Washington and Tokyo that would allow American rocket launches in Japan, Space Cotan spokesperson Ryota Ito&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/firefly-aerospace-eyes-japan-rocket-launches-asia-market-2025-08-18/">told</a> Reuters.A U.S.-Sweden TSA agreement signed in June cleared the path for Firefly's launches from the Arctic, the company's other overseas launch location. Four of Firefly's six Alpha flights since 2021 have failed, the most recent one being in April.On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment for Firefly was 'bearish,' as of early Monday.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FLY">FLY stock</a> is up 5.2% from its IPO price of $45.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/home-depot-lowe-s-to-report-earnings-this-week-retail-traders-stay-hopeful-despite-fears-of-price-hikes-outlook-cut/chsO2OERdQF">Home Depot, Lowe's To Report Earnings This Week: Retail Traders Stay Hopeful Despite Fears Of Price Hikes, Outlook Cut</a>

Firefly Conducts Feasibility Study To Launch Alpha Rocket From Japan

If the plan ultimately results in a launch, it would allow Firefly to market itself more aggressively to Asian satellite companies. 

U.S. equities were mixed in Friday’s midday trade as investors parsed through the slew of earnings that poured in throughout the week.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which mirrors the S&amp;P 500 index, was up 0.71% at the time of writing, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ), which mirrors the Nasdaq, rose 0.81%.Here are the top stocks making the biggest moves in Friday’s midday trade:<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TTD">The Trade Desk Inc. (TTD)</a>The Trade Desk’s shares plunged more than 38% in Friday’s midday session after the company’s revenue growth slowed down in the second quarter (Q2) and it issued soft guidance for the third quarter (Q3).Trade Desk also said its CFO, Laura Schenkein, would step down. The company warned that President Donald Trump’s tariffs are putting a dent in advertising spending.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TTD">TTD stock</a> is down 53% year-to-date.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SOUN">SoundHound AI Inc. (SOUN)</a>SoundHound shares climbed more than 28% in Friday’s midday session after the company’s Q2 revenue beat Wall Street expectations. SoundHound reported revenue of $42.7 million, which analysts expected to be $32.9 million, according to Stocktwits data.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SOUN">SOUN stock</a> is down 31% year-to-date.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FLY">Firefly Aerospace Inc. (FLY)</a>Firefly Aerospace’s shares tumbled more than 15% on the second day of their listing, after a stellar debut on Thursday that saw the stock list at gains of over 56%.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FLY">FLY stock</a> is up 14% since its listing on Thursday.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BMNR">BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc. (BMNR)</a>BitMine Immersion shares shot up over 24% as Ethereum (ETH) prices surged beyond $4,000 for the first time in 2025. BitMine holds the largest Ethereum treasury, with its holdings of more than 833,000 ETH valued at nearly $2.9 billion.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BMNR">BMNR stock</a> is up 541% year-to-date.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FMCC">Freddie Mac (FMCC)</a>Reports that the Trump administration is looking to take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public through a $30 billion initial public offering (IPO) sent Freddie Mac’s stock in the OTC market surging by over 20%.Freddie Mac is also known as the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FMCC">FMCC stock</a> is up 141% year-to-date.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/dan-ives-3-moves-apple-needs-to-make-to-avoid-blackberry-moment-in-ai/chrn9okRdE8">Dan Ives Outlines 3 Moves Apple Needs To Make To Avoid A ‘BlackBerry Moment’ In AI</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Trade Desk, SoundHound, Firefly, BitMine, Freddie Mac: Stocks Making The Biggest Moves Today

The Trade Desk’s shares plunged more than 38% in Friday’s midday session after the company’s revenue growth slowed down in the second quarter (Q2) and it issued soft guidance for the third quarter (Q3).

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. engages in the design and manufacture of space launch vehicles. It offers Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and orbital transfer vehicles. The company was founded by Thomas E. Markusic, Mark Watt, and Max Polyakov in January 27, 2017 and is headquartered in Cedar Park, TX.

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