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Ripple is the catchall name for the cryptocurrency platform, the transactional protocol for which is actually XRP, in the same fashion as Ethereum is the name for the platform that facilitates trades in Ether. Like other cryptocurrencies, Ripple is built atop the idea of a distributed ledger network which requires various parties to participate in validating transactions, rather than any singular centralized authority. That facilitates transactions all over the world, and transfer fees are far cheaper than the likes of bitcoin. Unlike other cryptocurrencies, XRP transfers are effectively immediate, requiring no typical confirmation time.  Ripple was originally founded by a single company, Ripple Labs, and continues to be backed by it, rather than the larger network of developers that continue bitcoin’s development. It also doesn’t have a fluctuating amount of its currency in existence. Where bitcoin has a continually growing pool with an eventual maximum, and Ethereum theoretically has no limit, Ripple was created with all of its 100 billion XRP tokens right out of the gate. That number is maintained with no mining and most of the tokens are owned and held by Ripple Labs itself — around 60 billion at the latest count.  Even at the recently reduced value of around half a dollar per XRP, that means Ripple Labs is currently sitting on around $20 billion worth of the cryptocurrency (note: Ripple’s price crashed hard recently, and may be worth far less than $60 billion by time you read this). It holds 55 billion XRP in an escrow account, which allows it to sell up to a billion per month if it so chooses in order to fund new projects and acquisitions. Selling such an amount would likely have a drastic effect on the cryptocurrency’s value, and isn’t something Ripple Labs plans to do anytime soon.  In actuality, Ripple Labs is looking to leverage the technology behind XRP to allow for faster banking transactions around the world. While Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are built on the idea of separating financial transactions from the financial organizations of traditional currencies, Ripple is almost the opposite in every sense.  XRP by Ripple price can be found on this page alongside the market capitalization and additional stats.

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XRP is trending as the crypto community discusses its recent price movement and potential decoupling from Bitcoin. Anticipation around XRP ETFs and Ripple's acquisitions are key talking points, with some traders eyeing a continued rally while others remain cautious of potential pullbacks. Bullish sentiment is fueled by the prospect of increased institutional adoption and a potential supply squeeze.

The Compound Governance Token is a governance token on the Compound Finance lending protocol, COMP allows the owner to delegate voting rights to the address of their choice; the owner’s wallet, another user, an application, or a DeFi expert. Anybody can participate in Compound governance by receiving delegation, without needing to own COMP.  Anybody with 1% of COMP delegated to their address can propose a governance action; these are simple or complex sets of actions, such as adding support for a new asset, changing an asset’s collateral factor, changing a market’s interest rate model, or changing any other parameter or variable of the protocol that the current administrator can modify.

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Concerns about the Compound Foundation and DAO's financial runway are circulating, with some community members projecting a potential 'zero' value for the token if the situation doesn't improve; this contrasts with others expressing bullish sentiment and highlighting Compound's potential in the RWA (Real World Asset) space. The community is actively debating the protocol's revenue, expenses, governance, and competitive positioning within the DeFi landscape. Discussions also include potential short squeezes and the impact of dilution on COMP's price.

“Hmmm” is a community meme token on the Solana network, launched on July 22, 2024, through Pumpfun. It’s a derivative of Pepe the Frog but has evolved into its own distinct meme with a unique identity. The token embraces the humor and intrigue of internet culture, playing on the idea of curiosity and speculation. “Hmmm” captures a playful approach to the world of meme tokens, designed to engage a community driven by fun and the whimsical side of crypto. Hmmm, maybe this’ll send.

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HMMM CRYPTO is trending, with community members highlighting its association with Phantom Wallet. The excitement seems to be driven by perceptions of early-stage opportunity and potential for significant upward movement. Some users are suggesting institutions are accumulating the cryptocurrency.

The 401jk (just kidding) meme is a satirical punch in the gut in the face of the concept of retirement and also the 401k. The 401k total holdings are valued at around $12 trillion USD and it is the most popular retirement savings plan in the US. As time passes forevermore true retirement, or as we like to call it real freedom will only become much harder and harder for people to attain.  Through meme fueled laser focus and cyperphunk ideology the 401jK meme retirement fund token and community aim to point out the absurdities of how rigged our current system is, and how only insiders and those with power are starting the benefit from the increased centralization of cryptocurrency.........while also aiming to flip the $12 trillion USD 401k system to achieve freedom before our backs and knees are breaking.

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401JK is trending as community members rally around its anti-establishment narrative, positioning it as a way to opt out of traditional retirement systems. Bullish sentiment seems to be fueled by consistent organic growth and the potential for significant gains, despite some skepticism. Discussions also highlight community efforts and new initiatives related to the token.

Amphenol Corp. engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors, interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products, and specialty cable. It operates through the following segments: Harsh Environment Solutions, Communications Solutions, and Interconnect and Sensor Systems. The Harsh Environment Solutions segment manufactures and markets a broad range of ruggedized interconnect products, including connectors and interconnect systems, printed circuits and printed circuit assemblies, and other products. The Communications Solutions segment focuses on the design, manufacture, and marketing of connector and interconnect systems, including radio frequency, power, fiber optic, and other products, together with antennas. The Interconnect and Sensor Systems segment is involved in the design, manufacture, and marketing of sensors, sensor-based systems, connectors, and value-add interconnect systems. The company was founded by Schmitt J. Arthur in 1932 and is headquartered in Wallingford, CT.

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Amphenol ($APH) is trending due to strong earnings, highlighted by significant year-over-year sales and profit growth. Community members are discussing the increased dividend and multiple analyst upgrades with higher price targets. The stock's performance is attributed to its position in the AI/data center market and potential for accretive acquisitions.

Churchill Downs, Inc. is a provider of pari-mutuel horse racing, online account wagering on horse racing and casino gaming. It operates through the following segments: Live and Historical Racing, Wagering Services and Solutions, and Gaming. The Live and Historical Racing segment includes live and historical pari-mutuel racing related revenue and expenses at Churchill Downs Racetrack and historical racing properties in Kentucky, Virginia, and New Hampshire. The Wagering Services and Solutions focuses on the revenue and expenses from pari-mutuel wagers through TwinSpires, retail and online sports betting business, United Tote Company, and Exacta Systems, LLC. The Gaming segment is involved in the casino properties and associated racetracks which support the casino license. The company was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

Churchill Downs, Inc.

Churchill Downs is trending following Q3 earnings results that beat expectations, highlighting strong performance in its core business. Community discussions revolve around positive EPS, revenue, and EBITDA, with analysts updating their ratings. Investors are also considering the competitive landscape and margin improvements in the gaming sector.

Aerodrome Finance is a next-generation AMM designed to serve as Base's central liquidity hub, combining a powerful liquidity incentive engine, vote-lock governance model, and friendly user experience. Aerodrome inherits the latest features from Velodrome V2.

Aerodrome Finance

Aerodrome Finance is trending as the community discusses its recent price action and potential catalysts, including its role as a key DEX on the Base network and the possibility of a Solana bridge. Optimism surrounds its potential for growth, with some viewing it as undervalued and drawing comparisons to Binance's BNB token. Traders are closely watching resistance levels and anticipating further upward movement.

AlienBase

AlienBase ($ALB) is trending as community members discuss its potential for significant gains and compare it favorably to other Base chain DEXs like $AERO. Some users are highlighting its low market cap and the possibility of a Coinbase listing driving further interest. The community also mentions staking opportunities and growing TVL.

Nextracker, Inc. engages in the provision of integrated solar tracker and software solutions used in utility-scale and ground-mounted distributed generation solar projects. Its products enable solar panels in utility-scale power plants to follow the sun's movement across the sky and optimize plant performance. The company was founded by Daniel S. Shugar, Alexander Au, Nicholas Miller, Michael Mehavich, Marco Garcia, and Tyroan Hardy in 2013 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

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Nextracker ($NXT) is trending due to recent Q2 FY26 financial results that exceeded expectations, despite mixed guidance. Community members are actively discussing the company's growth in the US and worldwide, strategic joint ventures, and raised price targets from analysts. Some investors are weighing whether to hold or sell, while others highlight the company's impressive growth in a booming sector.

About Mistery On Cro $MERY was born with the idea of being a meme coin on Cronos chain during the exploding 2024 meme coin season. The founder is David Bui, a well-known and seasoned #crofam $CRO investor on Cryptocom products and a big -well respected- personality on X. David minted “Mistery On CRO” on Cronos blockchain with the purpose of making this chain much better, more popular and specially more fun, but aside from serving as a mere “meme”, $MERY has the ultimate goal of also being a utility token that the founder and the team behind will push to bring many benefits to loyal hodlers. Launched in 27/3/2024 at Sydney, Australia, local time 21h00, the 690,000 $CRO presale sold out within 2 hours. The founder burned the LP to a dead wallet and the contract ownership was renounced. $MERY during its first week of launch got instant traction from the OG #crofam community who jumped in and secured bags. We are now a thriving community that will help nurturing and growing the project by sharing with more and more Web3 users.

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Mistery (MERY) is trending, with community members highlighting its connection to CRO and a potential listing. Conversations mention a telegram game and availability on crypto.com, with some users suggesting that MERY follows CRO's movements.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The major averages are on track to record gains for a second straight week as earnings optimism and geopolitical concerns abate.</li><li>With the government shutdown continuing, the release of the September consumer price inflation report, due Friday, has been temporarily suspended.</li><li>The upcoming week could pose a key test for markets, given that several high-profile, heavily weighted tech names are due to announce quarterly results.</li></ul>U.S. stocks are primed to close the week on an upbeat note, with the major index futures firmly in the green. All three major averages — the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite — are on track to record gains for a second straight week as earnings optimism and geopolitical concerns abate.Intel's (INTC) robust results, reported after the market closed on Thursday, should buoy sentiment toward the tech stocks in Friday's session. The upcoming week could pose a key test for markets, given several high-profile, heavily weighted tech names, including Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), Microsoft (MSFT) and Alphabet (GOOGL) (GOOG) are all due to announce their quarterly results.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Futures Are Trading</h2>As of 2 a.m. ET on Friday, the Nasdaq 100 and Russell 2000 futures rose about 0.35% and the S&amp;P 500 and Dow futures rose 0.23% and 0.14%.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>,&nbsp;an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, remained ‘bearish’ heading into Friday’s session. Retail also held a ‘bearish’ view on the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index, although sentiment saw a modicum of improvement from the ‘extremely bearish’ mood seen a day ago. The message volume on both streams dropped to ‘normal’ levels.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Markets Traded On Thursday</h2>Stocks advanced notably on Thursday, as traders reacted to the news that high-level delegations from both China and the U.S. would thrash out differences over tariffs at a meeting to be held during the weekend in Malaysia. Trump also confirmed that he would meet with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, during his diplomatic trip to South Korea next week. Energy, industrial, IT, and materials stocks led from the front, while defensive sectors such as consumer staples, real estate, and utilities saw slight weakness.The QQQ and SPY ETFs gained 0.44% and 0.59%, respectively. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IWM">iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)</a> rallied 1.27% and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)</a> rose a more modest 0.32%.The outlook could be rosier, going by historical data shared by Carson Group Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick. He noted that “November is the best month for stocks since 1950, second best month the past 20 years, best month the past decade, and third best in a post-election year.”<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Ryan_Detrick_chart_png_89bd807856.webp" alt="Ryan-Detrick-chart.png"><h2 class="st-heading-2">Key Catalysts To Watch Out For</h2> With the government shutdown continuing, the release of the September consumer price inflation report, due Friday, has been temporarily suspended. S&amp;P is scheduled to release its flash manufacturing and services purchasing managers’ indices (PMIs) for October at 9:45 a.m. ET. The manufacturing PMI is expected to edge down to 51.8 from 52 in September, and the services PMI is estimated to have slipped to 54 from 54.2.The University of Michigan’s flash consumer sentiment index for October is expected to edge down to 54.9 from September’s 55.Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH), General Dynamics (GD), Illinois Tool Works (ITW), and Procter &amp; Gamble (PF)&nbsp; are among the companies reporting their quarterly results before the market opens on Friday.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Other Markets Fared</h2>Crude oil futures slipped amid profit-taking early Friday, following the week’s substantial advance. On Thursday, oil settled up 5.6% on Trump’s sanctions against Russian oil companies. Gold futures also pulled back. The 10-year U.S. Treasury note is marginally higher early Friday following Thursday’s rise. The U.S. dollar was slightly firmer against other major currencies.Most major Asian markets advanced, encouraged by Wall Street’s firmer close overnight, but the Australian, Taiwanese, and Indian markets experienced losses.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp; <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/alphabet-apple-meta-lead-private-funding-for-trump-s-white-house-ballroom/cLGJQyRR3s4">Alphabet, Apple, Meta Lead Private Funding For Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ $250M White House Ballroom Project, Donor List Reveals</a>

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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Climb As Market Eyes Yet Another Weekly Gain— Strategist Suggests Rally May Have More Legs 

The major averages are on track to record gains for a second straight week as earnings optimism and geopolitical concerns abate.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Earnings from IBM (IBM) and Tesla (TSLA) have largely disappointed investors.</li><li>Fed Governor Michael Barr is due to make a public appearance at 10:25 a.m. ET.</li><li>Morgan Stanley Chief Equity Strategist Mike Wilson sees a bit of frothiness in equity markets at the moment.</li></ul>U.S. stocks are heading for a mixed start on Thursday after the major indices settled the previous session firmly in the red. Barring a couple of catalysts on the economic front, the market is left to the mercy of the ongoing earnings news flow as it struggles to take its next step amid the geopolitical challenges.&nbsp;IBM (IBM) and Tesla (TSLA), two key earnings the market looked forward to, disappointed investors. European chipmaker STMicroelectronics (STM) lowered its annual forecast, blaming the predicament on a softer auto and industrial machinery end-market backdrop.Energy stocks could be in the spotlight on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump announced sanctions against Russian oil giants. After Wednesday’s 1.2% rally, the WTI-grade light-sweet crude rose about 3.75% early Thursday, topping the $60 mark for the first time in about two weeks.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Futures Are Trading</h2>As of 3:10 a.m. ET on Thursday, the Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.26% and the S&amp;P 500 futures added 0.17%, while the Russell 2000 futures jumped 0.56%. On the other hand, the Dow futures slipped 0.05%.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>,&nbsp;an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, ticked up slightly and yet was ‘bearish’ heading into Thursday’s session. Retail, however, continued to hold an ‘extremely bearish’ view on the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index. The message volume on both streams remained ‘high.’<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Markets Traded On Wednesday</h2>Stocks put up a lackadaisical performance on Wednesday as traders reacted to mixed earnings reports, the U.S.-China trade tensions, and the continuing government shutdown. Consumer discretionary, industrial, IT, and communication stocks fell sharply, while energy stocks saw noteworthy buying.The QQQ and SPY ETFs declined 0.96% and 0.52%, respectively. ETF ended flat. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IWM">iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)</a> slumped 1.48%, reflecting the weakness in the small-cap space, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)</a> pulled back by 0.73% as the Dow Jones Industrial Average retreated from a record.Morgan Stanley Chief Equity Strategist Mike Wilson sees a bit of frothiness in the equity markets at the moment. Therefore, a 10%-15% correction in the S&amp;P 500 is not only possible but would be normal at this stage of a new bull market, he said. The strategist highlighted the escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions, increased stress in funding markets, and the rolling over of Morgan Stanley’s earnings revision breadth metric after its historic rise since April.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Bottom line, I believe a new bull market began in April with a new rolling economic and earnings recovery that is now quite nascent,” he said, adding that “even new bull markets have corrections along the way, and that certain conditions argue we are at risk for the first tradable one since April.”“Keep your powder dry in the near term for what should be a great buying opportunity, if it arrives,” he added.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Key Catalysts To Watch Out For</h2>Among the key earnings due for the day are American Airlines (AAL), Alaska Air (ALK), AutoNation (AN), Dow (DOW), Hasbro (HAS), Honeywell (HON), Imax (IMAX), T-Mobile US (TMUS), Union Pacific (UNP), Baker Hughes (BKR), Ford Motor (F), Sallie Mae (SLM), VeriSign (VRSN) and Western Union (WU).The National Association of Realtors’ existing home sales report for September is due at 10 a.m. ET, with the headline number expected to come in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.06 million units compared to 4 million units in August.Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr is due to make a public appearance at 10:25 a.m. ET.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Other Markets Fared</h2>Gold futures moved higher early Thursday, although trading notably below the all-time high of $4,398 seen last Friday. The 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield continued to languish below the 4% level. The U.S. dollar has firmed against most of its counterparts.Most major Asian markets traded in a lackluster manner, with the Japanese Nikkei 225 retreating sharply and most others either declining or showing only modest strength. Geopolitical challenges and Wall Street’s negative performance overnight dented sentiment among domestic traders.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/core-scientific-stock-heads-for-worst-week-in-nearly-3-months/cLG447SR3Ad">Core Scientific Stock Heads For Worst Week In Nearly 3 Months Amid Crypto Selloff, CoreWeave Deal Uncertainty — But Retail Stays Upbeat</a>

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on October 01, 2025, in New York City. 

Dow, Nasdaq 100 Futures Diverge As Traders Digest Earnings — Strategist Flags Risk Of First Correction Since April But Advises Seizing ‘Buying Opportunities’

Earnings from IBM (IBM) and Tesla (TSLA) have largely disappointed investors.

Dow, Nasdaq 100 Futures Diverge As Traders Digest Earnings 

&nbsp;<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>On Tuesday, the Dow closed at a fresh record just below the 47,000 psychological barrier,</li><li>Traders await another batch of earnings, including from market heavyweight Tesla (TSLA).</li><li>The economic calendar remains thin amid the government shutdown.</li></ul>The major stock futures point to a higher opening after Tuesday’s mixed performance, as the U.S.-China trade tensions and the government shutdown continue to simmer on. The positive signal has come despite adverse reactions to earnings reports from Netflix (NFLX) and Texas Instruments (TXN).Traders also await another earnings deluge, including from market heavyweight Tesla (TSLA), while the economic calendar remains thin amid the government shutdown.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Futures Are Trading</h2>As of 2:50 a.m. ET on Wednesday, the S&amp;P 500, Dow, Nasdaq 100 and Russell 2000 futures were all modestly higher. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>,&nbsp;an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, remained ‘extremely bearish’ heading into Wednesday’s session. Retail also held an ‘extremely bearish’ view on the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index. The message volume on both streams remained ‘high.’<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Market Traded Tuesday</h2>Strong earnings from legacy blue-chip stocks such as Coca-Cola (KO) and 3M Co. (MMM) helped mitigate the weakness seen among communication services, utility and material names. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a fresh record just below the 47,000 psychological barrier, although it did breach the mark intraday, and the S&amp;P 500 Index ended flat with a positive bias. On the other hand, the Nasdaq Composite and the Russell 2000 indices settled lower.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;rose 0.47%, while the SPY ETF ended flat. The QQQ ETF and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IWM">iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)</a> fell 0.03% and 0.47%, respectively. Fund manager Louis Navellier shrugged off Tuesday’s decline as a digestive move after Monday’s substantial gains. Pointing to earnings reports from GE Aerospace (GE), Coca-Cola and General Motors (GM), he noted that earnings continue to come in strong.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Key Catalysts To Watch Out For</h2>While focusing on the stock reaction to earnings released after the market close on Tuesday, traders will also sift through the quarterly reports from AT&amp;T (T), GE Vernova (GEV) and&nbsp; Northern Trust (NTRS), all due before the market open.Aside from Tesla, the other prominent names reporting after Wednesday’s close are Alcoa (AA), IBM (IBM), Lam Research (LRCX), Las Vegas Sands (LVS), and O’Reilly Auto (ORLY).On the economic front, Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr is scheduled to speak at 4 p.m. ET.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Other Markets Fared</h2>Crude oil continued to be on the path to recovery and rose nearly 2% early Wednesday. Gold futures recovered from Tuesday’s almost 6% slump. The 10-year U.S. Treasury note edged up early Wednesday after remaining at a sub-4% mark in the previous two sessions. The U.S. dollar traded nearly flat against most major currencies.Most major Asian markets declined on Wednesday amid risk-off sentiment due to the uncertainties. The U.S.-China trade impasse worsened after President Donald Trump hinted that his proposed meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, may not proceed.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/yyai-stock-rockets-after-insider-buying-reveal/cLGPzsKR3pn">YYAI Stock Rockets After Insider Buying Reveal: Retail Trader FOMO Builds</a>

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on September 17, 2025, in New York City. 

S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Climb Despite Netflix Q3 Letdown: Strategist Says Market In Digestive Phase

Traders await another batch of earnings, including from market heavyweight Tesla (TSLA).

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>President Donald Trump’s softened stance against China and optimism concerning earnings could buoy sentiment, but the government shutdown continues.</li><li>The Conference Board is scheduled to release its leading economic index (LEI) for October at 10 a.m. ET.</li><li>Zions Bancorp, which came under significant selling pressure last week following the disclosure of a $50 million loss on two commercial and industrial loans, is due to report its quarterly results.</li></ul>U.S. stocks are on track to record&nbsp;successive gains, with the index futures pointing to a moderately higher opening, heading into Monday’s session. President Donald Trump’s softened stance against China and optimism concerning earnings could buoy sentiment, but the government shutdown continues.About 12% of the S&amp;P 500 companies have reported their earnings so far, and 86% of these companies have reported earnings upside and 86% reported topline outperformance, according to FactSet’s Earnings Insight&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://advantage.factset.com/hubfs/Website/Resources%20Section/Research%20Desk/Earnings%20Insight/EarningsInsight_101725B.pdf">report.</a> The blended earnings per share growth for S&amp;P 500 companies is expected at 8.5% for the third quarter, and if the actuals align with expectations,&nbsp; corporate earnings would have grown for nine straight quarters.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Futures Are Trading</h2>As of 2:25 a.m. ET on Monday, the Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.42% and the S&amp;P 500 futures and Dow futures rose about 0.30%, while the Russell 2000 futures climbed 0.59%.How Market Traded Last WeekIn the week ended Oct. 17, the market overcame China trade jitters and concerns stirred by warnings from some SMID-cap banks amid tech optimism and rate cut hopes. The major averages ended with weekly gains, reversing from the previous week’s declines.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> climbed 1.74% and 2.45%, respectively. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IWM">iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)</a> surged 2.36%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)&nbsp;</a>rose 1.56%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Key Catalysts To Watch Out For</h2>The week’s economic catalysts comprise a few Fed speeches, S&amp;P’s flash manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for October, the University of Michigan’s preliminary consumer sentiment reading for October, the September existing home sales report, and the September consumer price inflation report.On Monday, the Conference Board is scheduled to release its leading economic index (LEI) for October at 10 a.m. ET. Economists, on average, expect the index to fall 0.3% month-over-month, following a 0.5% drop in August.Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF), Steel Dynamics (STLD), Wintrust Financial (WTFC) and Zions Bancorp (ZION), which came under significant selling pressure last week following the disclosure of a $50 million loss on two commercial and industrial loans, are due to report their quarterly results on Monday.Among the notable companies reporting this week are Tesla, Netflix and IBM.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Other Markets Fared</h2>Crude oil futures came under further selling pressure in the Asian session, while gold futures recovered from their slump on Friday. The 10-year U.S. Treasury note rose further above the 4% mark early Monday. The U.S. dollar fell modestly against most major currencies.Most major Asian markets advanced on Monday, with Wall Street’s positive move on Friday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 leading from the front amid hopes that Sanae Takaichi, a fiscal dove, would take over as Prime Minister. China's GDP growth&nbsp;data and easing fears about an aggravation in the tariff stand-off between China and the U.S. also lent support.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/apple-s-i-phone-17-sales-off-to-robust-start-report/ch6ClGMR3oY">Apple’s iPhone 17 Sales Off To Robust Start In Key Markets With Momentum Continuing Into October: Report</a>

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on October 01, 2025, in New York City.

Nasdaq Futures Point Higher Amid Trump’s Softer China Stance, Earnings Optimism

President Donald Trump’s softened stance against China and optimism concerning earnings could buoy sentiment, but the government shutdown continues.

S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Futures Point To Strong Start For Wall Street This Week 

American Battery Technology Company (ABAT), which manufactures and recycles battery materials in the U.S., is on track to extend its two-day slide, with the stock plunging over 26% in Friday’s early premarket session.On Thursday, ABAT plunged 36.65%, with the downside accompanied by nearly five times the average volume, after the company disclosed in an 8-K filing that the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) has notified it regarding the termination of a $57.75 million award, effective at the end of the budget period ending Aug. 31. The company said it has submitted an appeal to the termination.&nbsp;The government funding was initially approved for a project for the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of a commercial-scale facility for the manufacturing of battery cathode-grade lithium hydroxide. The company’s cost share was $57.75 million. As of Oct. 9, when the company was notified, about $52 million of the grant was outstanding.&nbsp;Undeterred by the adverse development, American Battery published the Technical Report and Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) for the Tonopah Flats Lithium Project (TFLP) near Tonopah, Nevada. The company stated that the study confirmed the project's economic potential and potential strategic importance as a cornerstone of the domestic critical mineral lithium supply chain.Retail users&nbsp;on&nbsp;Stocktwits have largely overlooked the cancellation of the government grant. Sentiment toward the American Battery stock has remained mostly ‘extremely bullish’ over the past month amid the U.S.-China standoff over rare earth imports from the Asian nation. The message volume on the stream was also ‘extremely high.’<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:618/51;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_10_17_at_4_09_46_AM_png_f4fc2d94cc.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-10-17 at 4.09.46 AM.png" width="618" height="51"><figcaption>ABAT sentiment and message volume as of 4:10 a.m. ET, Oct 17 | source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>One watcher attributed the premarket sell-off in American Battery stock partly to the sharp plunge in futures ahead of Friday’s open.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/ThaDankles/message/632695820</stembedurl>Another user suggested that China buy 20% of the company.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Peeyes/message/632694772</stembedurl>A third user looked for dip-buying. “Anything below my average cost is considered [an] accumulation zone. Buying more next week,” they said.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/FE_goliath/message/632691207</stembedurl>ABAT stock has gained nearly 131% this year, even after accounting for the two-day sell-off seen since Wednesday.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nasdaq-s-and-p-500-futures-slide-as-banking-woes-add-to-geopolitical-concerns-strategist-flags-2-catalysts-to-revive-market-mojo/ch6rzY5R3FS">&nbsp;Nasdaq, S&amp;P 500 Futures Slide As Banking Woes Add To Geopolitical Concerns — Strategist Flags 2 Catalysts To Revive Market Mojo</a>

In this photo illustration, the American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

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Retail users on Stocktwits have largely overlooked the cancellation of the government grant. 

American Battery’s Meltdown Deepens: Stock Craters Over 26% Premarket

Wall Street could have another down day on Friday, with index futures firmly in the red early Friday.&nbsp; Yet again, there would be little news flow on the economic front due to the ongoing government shutdown. The imminent release of key tech earnings over the next couple of weeks could prompt traders to take a defensive stance.&nbsp;Fund manager Louis Navellier flagged the shutdown and the China trade uncertainty as the two major issues weighing down on the market. Credit concerns have also emerged as another significant headwind following disclosures from a few banks on Thursday.&nbsp;As of 1 a.m. ET on Friday, the Nasdaq 100 futures declined 0.51% and the S&amp;P 500 futures fell about 0.48%, and the Russell 2000 futures moved down a steeper 0.64%, while the Dow futures slipped a more modest 0.33%.The major averages fell moderately on Thursday amid a lack of any significant economic cues. Financials served as a big drag on the market after Zions Bancorp, a regional bank, disclosed a $50 million charge related to two commercial and industrial loans advanced by its California office, and its peer Western Alliance said it has sued Cantor for alleged fraud.&nbsp;Except for IT stocks, every other sector came under selling pressure amid the ongoing uncertainties.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> fell 0.68% and 0.37%, respectively, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)&nbsp;</a>ended down 0.68% The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IWM">iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)</a> slumped 2.11%, as small-caps, which have seen a nice run-up on rate cut hopes, experienced profit-taking amid signals of banking risks.&nbsp;Among the key earnings reports for the day are American Express (AXP), Comerica (CMA), Fifth Third (FITB), Regions Financial (RF), State Street (STT), Truist (TFC), Huntington Banc (HBAN), SLB (SLB), and Autoliv (ALV).Navellier said growth and momentum names led from the front amid the market volatility, with the fund manager confident of the trend remaining positive. He views the Federal Reserve’s rate cut and the end of the shutdown as near-term catalysts that can help the market take its next leg up.After ending Thursday’s session marginally higher, crude oil futures were marginally lower in the Asian session. The gold rally, which saw a let-up on Thursday, has resumed. On Thursday, the 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield broke below the 4% mark for the first time since early April and has fallen further early Friday. Falling bond yields reflect expectations that the central bank will lower rates. The U.S. dollar has weakened for a fourth straight session.&nbsp;The major Asian markets were swathed in a sea of red, as Wall Street’s dismal performance tempered risk appetite in the regional markets.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-csx-stock-rose-over-2-in-after-hours-trading/ch6rD5gR3FQ">Why CSX Stock Rose Over 2% In After-Hours Trading</a>

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Credit concerns have also emerged as another significant headwind following disclosures from a few banks on Thursday. 

Shares of electric-vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer and storage solutions company Microvast Holdings, Inc. (MVST) are poised to open higher on Thursday,&nbsp;setting them on course for a fourth straight session of gains.In&nbsp;the early premarket session,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MVST">MVST stock</a> climbed over 12% and is inching closer to the psychological barrier of $7, which it has not cleared since March 2022. So far this week, the stock has gained 44%, with the year-to-date gains at 202%. The stock was the top trending equity ticker on Stocktwits early Thursday.The newfound optimism toward Microvast could be traced back to the ongoing wrangling between the U.S. and China over the latter’s curbs on the export of rare earths, which are used for making battery materials.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward MVST stock moved further into the ‘extremely bullish’ territory, as of early Thursday, with the message volume at ‘extremely high’ levels.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:619/59;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_10_16_at_5_13_27_AM_png_d26a7d766e.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-10-16 at 5.13.27 AM.png" width="619" height="59"><figcaption>MVST sentiment and message volume as of 5:10 a.m. ET, Oct. 16 | source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>The stock is receiving strong support from retailers on Stocktwits, with one user suggesting it's time for the stock to reach the $10 level.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Michael_Milking/message/632524827</stembedurl>Another user said he was accumulating MVST stock, alongside other similar-sized “pillars of investment, grounded in reality of the company’s assets, IP, and global infrastructure.”<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/OsloSkier/message/632523703</stembedurl>A third user sounded even more bullish. Calling MVST a value stock, they, however, warned of a potential correction on the horizon. While noting that many stocks traded with a market cap of over $20 billion and no revenue, they said MVST’s market cap was no longer showing fair value. “This is no longer a meme name,” they added. Based on Wednesday’s closing price, the company has a market cap of $2.033 billion, placing it in the small-cap category.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/moneylizard/message/632522828</stembedurl>Wall Street analysts, however, are not optimistic about MVST’s stock trajectory, with the Koyfin-compiled consensus analysts’ price target at $5.50. This implies roughly 12% downside from the closing price on Wednesday. to Koyfin, the short interest in MVST stock is at 10.70%, the highest in more than four years, making it an ideal candidate for a short-squeeze rally.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/tsmc-stock-rises-nearly-2-premarket-after-q3-earnings/ch6YxdUR3Vw">TSMC Stock Rises Nearly 2% Premarket After Q3 Earnings: Retail Traders Cheer Loudly</a>

The logo and lettering on the façade of Microvast's European headquarters in the Eichspitze 4.0 Industrial Park. 

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The newfound optimism toward Microvast could be traced back to the ongoing wrangling between the U.S. and China over the latter’s curbs on the export of rare earths, which are used for making battery materials.

Early indications suggest a firmer, although cautious, start by Wall Street stocks as traders continue to contend with the uncertainties about the government reopening after the 16-day shutdown. The absence of any major government data due to the ongoing shutdown has also rendered the mood cautious.&nbsp;That said, earnings have provided an offsetting impact, with TSMC’s (TSM) stellar quarterly results confirming the strength relayed by Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML (ASML) on Wednesday. Transportation company JB Hunt’s (JBHT)&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-jb-hunt-stock-pop-over-12-after-hours/ch6YY5UR3Vf">strong third-quarter revenue&nbsp;</a>augurs well for earnings from the industry.As of 3:40 a.m. ET on Thursday, the Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 31% and the S&amp;P 500 futures added 0.13%, while the Dow and Russell 2000 futures rose marginally.On Wednesday, the major averages closed mostly higher amid volatility, although the 30-stock Dow Jones Industrial Average retreated modestly, with positive big bank earnings helping to assuage macro concerns.&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> climbed 0.44% and 0.46%, respectively. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IWM">iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)</a> gained 0.98%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)&nbsp;</a>ended flat.The economic calendar for the day is literally empty, while on the earnings front, Bank of New York Mellon (BK), Charles Schwab (SCHW), and KeyCorp. (KEY), Commercial Metals (CMC), M&amp;T Bank (MTB), Marsh McLennan (MMC), Travelers (TRV), U.S. Bancorp. (USB), CSX (CSX) and Interactive Brokers (IBKR) are due to release their quarterly results.Crude oil futures extended their rally, rising nearly 1% early Thursday, and gold’s record rally continues. The 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield slipped closer to the 4% mark. The U.S. dollar weakened early Thursday.&nbsp; Most major Asian markets, except for Hong Kong and Malaysia, closed higher for the day, tracking Wall Street’s gain overnight.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/imax-ceo-says-will-use-blips-in-valuation-to-buy-back-stock/ch6Ys1AR3Vl">IMAX CEO Says Will Use ‘Blips In Valuation’ To Buy Back Stock — Retail Traders Stay Neutral</a>

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Bank of New York Mellon, Charles Schwab, KeyCorp., Commercial Metals, M&T Bank, Marsh McLennan, Travelers, U.S. Bancorp, CSX, and Interactive Brokers are due to release their quarterly results.

Imax Corp. (IMAX), which operates as an entertainment technology platform worldwide, reportedly seeks to benefit from any potential industry-wide sell-off in shares by repurchasing them at cheaper prices.In an interview with Bloomberg, CFO Natasha Fernandes <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-16/imax-poised-to-pounce-with-buyback-if-market-sours-on-hollywood">said,</a> “A change in any political environment or something on the Hollywood side and you get an immediate dip in the stock price, we have approval on the share repurchase side that you can then just go ahead and make the investment.”CEO Rich Gelfond offered more color on the buyback plans in the same interview. “When the market digresses in its view of what we’re going to accomplish versus what we feel, then we’re going to be aggressive,” he said, adding that “I think we’ll probably use it more in the short run if there are blips in valuation.”What’s Retail’s Pulse On Imax?The retail users of the Stocktwits deemed it fit to remain on the sidelines. The latest sentiment reading, constructed based on retail watchers of the stock, showed a ‘neutral’ mood, although marking an improvement from the ‘bearish’ sentiment seen the day before. The message volume on the stream was at ‘low’ levels.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:620/52;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_10_16_at_1_38_17_AM_png_86f02e5853.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-10-16 at 1.38.17 AM.png" width="620" height="52"><figcaption>IMAX sentiment and message volume as of 1:35 a.m. ET, Oct. 16 | source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>IMAX Stock Outperforms, Analysts UpbeatIMAX<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IMAX"> stock</a> has advanced about 24% this year, outperforming the broader market,&nbsp;driven by strong demand for premium theater experiences and a lineup of Hollywood blockbusters, including Apple’s F1: The Movie, Paramount’s Mission: Impossible — Final Reckoning, and Warner Bros.’ Sinners, which have all leveraged the IMAX format. In comparison, rivals Dolby Labs (DLB), which offers Dolby Cinema, and Cinemark, which offers the XD screen, have lost 11.91% and 12.85%, respectively.According to Koyfin, the average price target for Imax is $36.45, implying roughly 15% upside from the stock’s Wednesday close.As recently as this week, Roth Capital upped the price target for IMAX stock to $40 from $36 and maintained a ‘Buy’ rating, according to a summary of the note on The Fly. Analysts at the firm said the company's strategic initiatives have helped drive record third-quarter global box office results and its second-highest quarterly gross ever.&nbsp;They also&nbsp;noted continued market share gains, with local language titles serving as a source of strength. IMAX network expansion is occurring at a faster-than-projected pace and is taking place for the most part in markets with above-average revenue per screen, they added.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/apple-exec-overseeing-chat-gpt-like-search-jumps-ship-to-meta-report/ch6YqmwR3Vh">Apple AI Talent Exodus Continues As Exec Overseeing ChatGPT-Like Search Feature Jumps Ship To Meta: Report</a>

General views of the IMAX Corporation headquarters on October 15, 2020 in Playa Vista, California. (Photo by AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

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According to Koyfin, the average price target for Imax is $36.45, implying roughly 15% upside from the stock’s Wednesday close.

Major U.S. index futures point to a modestly higher opening on Wednesday after a mixed performance in the previous session. More Federal Reserve speakers are scheduled to make public appearances on Wednesday, potentially giving cues about the rate trajectory, while the government shutdown lingers on.Speaking at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Boston Fed President Susan Collins sounded a neutral tone.&nbsp; While stating that it is prudent to normalize policy a bit further this year as inflation risks remain somewhat contained and the employment market has seen some downside risks, Collins said, “Even with some additional easing, monetary policy would remain mildly restrictive, which is appropriate to ensure inflation resumes its decline once tariff effects fade.”As of 12:15 a.m. ET on Wednesday, the Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.21%, the S&amp;P 500 futures added 0.19% and the Dow futures gained 0.18%. The Russell 2000 futures were up a steeper 0.43%.Tech stocks served as a drag on the market on Tuesday, resulting in the Nasdaq Composite and the S&amp;P 500 Index closing in the red. Traders largely shrugged off mixed earnings from big banks, but renewed selling emerged in late trading after President Donald Trump took a potshot at China for not buying soybeans from the U.S.. Consumer discretionary and energy stocks witnessed much more modest losses, while consumer staple, financial, industrial, real estate, and utility stocks advanced strongly.&nbsp;In a speech delivered to the National Association of Business Economics (NABE) on Tuesday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged growing signs of weakness in the labor market and signaled that the central bank may soon stop shrinking its balance sheet. His comments perked up expectations for more rate cuts this year.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, fell 0.12%, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> slumped 0.67%. On the other hand, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IWM">iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)&nbsp;</a>climbed 1.38% and 0.44%, respectively.Among the economic catalysts for the day, Richmond Fed’s Tom Barkin is scheduled to speak at 8 a.m. ET. The Philadelphia Fed is set to release the results of its regional manufacturing survey at 8:30 a.m. ET, with the diffusion index of business activity expected to fall to 10 in October from 23.2 in September.Fed Governors Stephen Miran and Christopher Waller are scheduled to speak at 9 a.m. ET, followed by fellow governor Michelle Bowman at 10 a.m. ET. Bowman and Barkin will make public appearances yet again at 10 a.m. ET and 12:45 p.m. ET.The National Association of Home Builders is due to release the results of its homebuilder confidence survey for October at 10 a.m. ET.The key earnings reports scheduled for release on Wednesday are Morgan Stanley (MS), Bank of America (BAC), PNC (PNC), Progressive (PGR), J.B. Hunt Financial (JBHT) and United Airlines (UAL).Crude oil futures slipped further in the Asian session, and gold futures extended their gravity-defying rally, rising past the $4,200 level early Wednesday. The 10-year U.S. Treasury note’s&nbsp;yield retreated further toward the 4% mark,&nbsp;while the U.S. dollar eased against major counterparts.Most Asian markets advanced early Wednesday, as U.S. Fed rate cut hopes led to renewed buying.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-veritone-stock-skyrocketed-in-after-hours-trading-today/ch6n0t1R3ZQ">Why Veritone Stock Skyrocketed In After-Hours Trading Today</a>

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