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Precigen, Inc. is a biotechnology company, which engages in the research and development of synthetic biology technologies. It operates through the Biopharmaceuticals and Exemplar segments. The company was founded by Thomas David Reed in 1998 and is headquartered in Germantown, MD.

Precigen Inc

Inovios FDA approval of a competing RRP treatment has put pressure on Precigens PAPZIMEOS thesis, with traders debating how much the new entrant could threaten its sales. Some see Precigens commercial head start and full approval as advantages, while others focus on the rivals potential to reduce surgeries and challenge PAPZIMEOS.

Eli Lilly & Co. engages in the discovery, development, manufacture, and sale of pharmaceutical products. The firm's products include diabetes, oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and other products and therapies. The company was founded by Eli Lilly on May 10, 1876 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

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A third-quarter earnings beat and raised full-year revenue outlook, driven by demand for Mounjaro and Zepbound, have fueled LLYs move to record highs. Traders largely welcome the GLP-1 growth and analyst upgrades, while some point to reduced profit guidance tied to acquisition charges, rich valuation, and weaker-than-expected Foundayo sales as risks.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. engages in the development, publishing, and marketing of interactive software games. Its products are designed for console systems, handheld gaming systems, and personal computers, including smart phones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The company was founded by Ryan A. Brant in 1993 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Take-Two is drawing attention around the anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI launch, with traders debating whether strong sales and ongoing GTA Online spending can support the stock or whether launch expectations are already priced in. Recent weakness has amplified concerns about leaks, piracy, PC-release timing and a possible sell-the-news reaction, while bullish traders view the pullback as an opportunity.

Blackstone, Inc. engages in the provision of investment and fund management services. It operates through the following segments: Real Estate, Private Equity, Credit and Insurance, and Hedge Fund Solutions. The Real Estate segment includes management of opportunistic real estate funds, Core+ real estate funds, high-yield real estate debt funds, and liquid real estate debt funds. The Private Equity segment consists of management of flagship corporate private equity funds, sector and geographically focused corporate private equity funds, core private equity funds, an opportunistic investment platform, a secondary fund of funds business, infrastructure-focused funds, a life sciences investment platform, a growth equity investment platform, a multi-asset investment program for eligible high net worth investors and a capital markets services business. The Credit and Insurance segment refers to Blackstone Credit, which is organized into two overarching strategies: private credit which includes mezzanine direct lending funds, private placement strategies, stressed and distressed strategies and energy strategies, and liquid credit which consists of CLOs, closed-ended funds, open ended funds and separately managed accounts. In addition, the segment includes an insurer-focused platform, an asset-based finance platform, and publicly traded master limited partnership investment platform. The Hedge Fund Solutions segment focuses on Blackstone Alternative Asset Management, which manages a broad range of commingled and customized hedge fund of fund solutions. It also includes a GP Stakes business and investment platforms that invest directly, as well as investment platforms that seed new hedge fund businesses and create alternative solutions through daily liquidity products. The company was founded by Stephen Allen Schwarzman in 1985 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Blackstones exposure to AI infrastructure financing is drawing scrutiny after traders circulated claims that it expects Anthropic to receive a speculative-grade credit rating, against the backdrop of a large chip-financing deal. Some view the credit-risk concerns as warranted, while others accuse Blackstone of issuing a poorly timed hit piece; call-heavy options flow is also being watched.

TG Therapeutics, Inc. engages in the acquisition, development, and commercialization of novel treatments for B-cell malignancies and autoimmune diseases. Its product pipeline includes TG-1501, TG-1701, Ublituximab, and Umbralisib. The company was founded by Michael Sean Weiss and Laurence H. Shaw on May 18, 1993 and is headquartered in Morrisville, NC.

TG Therapeutics Inc

TGTXs run to a 52-week high has traders focused on an expected Q3 earnings report and continued BRIUMVI sales growth. Some attribute the move to earnings expectations and short covering, while others speculate about a buyout; no acquisition has been confirmed, and the earnings date remains uncertain.

ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. is an international energy and petrochemical company, which creates solutions that improve quality of life and meets society’s evolving needs. The company is headquartered in Spring, TX.

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Exxon Mobil Corp

Exxons Q3 earnings beat and record refining performance are drawing attention, with traders highlighting strong fuel margins amid tight diesel supplies and geopolitical disruptions. The reaction is broadly bullish, though some traders note the stocks muted response and discuss taking profits or concerns about valuation.

Okta, Inc. engages in the provision of an identity management platform for enterprises. The firm operates through the following geographical segments: United States and International. Its products include single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, access gateway, API access management, authentication, adaptive MFA and lifecycle management. The company was founded by Todd McKinnon and J. Frederic Kerrest in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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Oktas selection for the S&P 500 is drawing attention, with traders noting potential index-fund buying but debating whether the news could lead to a sell-the-news pullback. The discussion also reflects caution about the stocks recent run and weakness in cybersecurity shares.

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SMH is under pressure amid a broad tech and semiconductor selloff as traders reassess whether heavy AI infrastructure spending can generate sufficient returns, alongside weak tech earnings and concerns about financing. The community is split between calling the decline a capitulation-driven buying opportunity and warning that the AI trade could face further downside.

CorMedix, Inc. is a pharmaceutical and medical device company, which engages in the development and commercialization of therapeutic products for the prevention and treatment of diseases and conditions. The company was founded by Antony E. Pfaffle on July 28, 2006 and is headquartered in Berkeley Heights, NJ.

CorMedix Inc

DaVitas warning that Medicares quarterly recalculations could reduce DefenCath reimbursement in 2027 has fueled concern about pricing and sales, alongside a sharp share-price decline. Traders dispute how much weight to give DaVitas preliminary outlook, arguing that CMSs finalized rate points to a more stable picture, while others remain concerned about reimbursement and adoption.

Spotify Technology SA engages in the provision of digital music services. It operates through the Premium and Ad-Supported segments. The Premium segment provides subscribers with online and offline streaming access of music and podcasts on computers, tablets, and mobile devices. The Ad-Supported segment offers users with limited on-demand online access of music and unlimited online access of podcasts on computers, tablets, and mobile and smart devices. The company was founded by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon on December 27, 2006 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

Spotify Technology S.A.

Spotifys quarterly results and upbeat next-quarter outlook are driving attention: subscriber growth and improving gross margins outweighed revenue and earnings misses for many traders. The sharp rally has surprised some investors, while skeptics question whether higher costs and the reported misses justify the move.

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HD Stock Gains On Q2 Beat: Home Depot Reaffirms Guidance, CFO Says Tariff Refunds Help 'Maintain Value'

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CFO Richard McPhail told CNBC that the company continues to operate in “frozen housing market conditions,” with consumers still holding back on larger projects.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Home Depot reported fiscal second-quarter earnings and revenue above Wall Street estimates.</li><li>Home Depot reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance, including sales growth of 2.5% to 4.5% and an operating margin of 12.4% to 12.6%.</li><li>The company said tariff refunds are “expected to partially offset unplanned fuel, energy, and other product input costs.”</li></ul>Shares of Home Depot (HD) gained in pre-market trade on Tuesday after the company’s second-quarter earnings and revenue beat Wall Street expectations and it announced the nationwide rollout of ‘Express Delivery’.The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $4.92, beating analysts’ expectations of $4.73 per share, as per Koyfin data. Revenue came in at $47.86 billion, also ahead of the $47.27 billion consensus estimate.Home Depot also reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook. The company continues to expect total sales growth of 2.5% to 4.5% for the year, with operating margin between 12.4% and 12.6%.Home Depot said its guidance includes tariff refunds that are “expected to partially offset unplanned fuel, energy, and other product input costs.” In a CNBC&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/18/home-depot-hd-q2-2026-earnings.html">report</a>, Chief Financial Officer Richard McPhail said those refunds are allowing the company to “maintain value” despite higher costs in other areas.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/HD">HD stock</a> gained 1.8% in pre-market trade despite weakness in the broader market amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, especially over the Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">‘Frozen Housing Market Conditions’ Prevented Guidance Hike</h2>McPhail said the company continued to operate in “frozen housing market conditions.” Higher mortgage rates, limited housing turnover and economic uncertainty have continued to weigh on large home-improvement projects, particularly those tied to home purchases.McPhail said uncertainty across the broader economy contributed to the decision to maintain the existing outlook. He also said the company’s customers remain “a healthy cohort,” although demand for larger projects has not yet recovered.Alongside its earnings report, Home Depot announced the nationwide rollout of ‘Express Delivery’, allowing customers to receive items within three hours without a subscription or membership.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Will HD Stock Hold Onto Gains?</h2>HD stock was among the top trending tickers on Stockwits at the time of writing, with retail sentiment around the home improvement brand trending in ‘extremely bullish’ territory over the past day. Chatter remained at ‘high’ levels, with platform data showing a message volume uptick of over 1,000% in the last 24 hours.While most retail investors were bullish, some questioned whether the gains would hold once regular trading began. One trader said that higher interest rates and fuel prices could pressure the stock and pointed to Home Depot’s decision to reaffirm rather than raise its guidance.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Tb516/message/662147855</stembedurl>HD stock has fallen 1.6% this year and nearly 15% in the last 12 months.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/bitcoin-holds-64k-while-crypto-stocks-slide-btc-losing-ground-to-the-s-and-p-500/cZYces3RJSy">Bitcoin Holds Near $64K, While Crypto Stocks Slide – Glassnode Says BTC Is Losing Ground To The S&amp;P 500</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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