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Robinhood Markets, Inc is a financial services platform, which engages in the provision of retail brokerage and offers trading in U.S. listed stocks and Exchange Traded Funds, related options, and cryptocurrency trading, as well as cash management, which includes debit cards services. The company was founded by Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Prafulkumar Bhatt in 2013 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

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Robinhood Markets Inc

Robinhood is actively trending following its mixed earnings report, where an EPS beat and strong growth in non-crypto segments like options, subscriptions, and prediction markets are being weighed against a revenue miss driven by a significant decline in crypto transaction revenue. The community is sharply divided on whether the stock's post-earnings dip is an overreaction to the crypto drag or indicative of deeper concerns, despite the company's diversification efforts and record net deposits.

Upstart Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of a cloud-based artificial intelligence lending platform. It operates through the following segments: Personal Lending, Auto Lending, and Other. The Personal Lending segment focuses on unsecured personal loans and small dollar loans. The Auto Lending segment is involved in auto refinance and auto retail loans. The Other segment refers to HELOCs and other. The company was founded by David Joseph Girouard, Anna Mongayt Counselman, and Paul Gu in December 2013 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

Upstart Holdings Inc

Upstart is trending after reporting better-than-expected quarterly results and robust long-term growth targets, sparking bullish enthusiasm for its AI-driven lending model while also generating community frustration over the stock's immediate, muted price action despite the positive news.

Astera Labs, Inc. is a global semiconductor company, which engages in the provision of hardware and software solutions for AI and cloud infrastructure applications to solve data, memory, and networking bottlenecks. It operates through the following geographical segments: Taiwan, China, United States, and Other. The company was founded by Jitendra Mohan, Casey Morrison, and Sanjay Gajendra in October 2017 and headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Astera Labs Inc.

Astera Labs Inc

Astera Labs is trending after exceeding earnings expectations and securing a major warrant deal with Amazon for future purchases, with the community actively debating its crucial position in AI infrastructure connectivity amid its characteristic volatility.

Lyft, Inc. engages in the provision and management of an online social rideshare community platform. It offers access to a network of shared bikes and scooters for shorter rides and first mile and last-mile legs of multimodal trips, information about nearby public transit routes, and Lyft Rentals to offer riders a view of transportation options when planning any trip. The company was founded by Marcus Cohn, John Zimmer, Rajat Suri, Matt van Horn, and Logan Green in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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Lyft Inc

Lyft is experiencing renewed investor interest following a strong Q4 earnings report, which highlighted record bookings, significant EPS growth, and a new $1 billion share repurchase program. However, community sentiment remains divided as the market continues to weigh these positive financial developments against persistent concerns regarding robotaxi competition and ongoing acquisition speculation.

Ford Motor Co. engages in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of automobiles. It operates through the following segments: Ford Blue, Ford Model E, Ford Pro, Ford Next, Ford Credit, and Corporate Other. The Ford Blue, Ford Model E, and Ford Pro segment includes the sale of Ford and Lincoln vehicles, service parts, and accessories, together with the associated costs to develop, manufacture, distribute, and service the vehicles, parts, and accessories. The Ford Next segment is involved in the expenses and investments for emerging business initiatives aimed at creating value for Ford in vehicle-adjacent market segments. The Ford Credit segment consists of the Ford Credit business on a consolidated basis, which is primarily vehicle-related financing and leasing activities. The Corporate Other segment refers to corporate governance expenses, past service pension and OPEB income and expense, interest income and gains and losses from cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, and foreign exchange derivatives gains, and losses associated with intercompany lending. The company was founded by Henry Ford on June 16, 1903 and is headquartered in Dearborn, MI.

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Ford Motor Co

Ford is trending ahead of its earnings release, where a significant EV restructuring charge and outlook for 2026, especially regarding its hybrid strategy, are key discussion points. The community is split between optimism for Ford's pivot and analyst upgrades, and concerns over recent recalls and the broader challenges facing the auto sector.

Cloudflare, Inc. engages in the provision of cloud-based services to secure websites. It offers various products for performance and reliability, video streaming and delivery, advanced security, insights, Cloudflare for developers, domain registration, and Cloudflare marketplace. It operates through the United States and Rest of the World geographical segments. The company was founded by Matthew Prince, Michelle Zatlyn, and Lee Holloway in July 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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Cloudflare Inc

Cloudflare (NET) is trending after reporting strong revenue and optimistic guidance that highlight its position in AI infrastructure, particularly with the Moltbot/Clawdbot buzz, although some investors are concerned about an EPS guidance miss and recent network outages.

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. operates a telehealth consultation platform. It connects consumers to healthcare professionals, enabling them to access medical care for mental health, sexual health, dermatology and primary care. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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Hims & Hers Health Inc

Hims & Hers is trending sharply lower following FDA restrictions on compounded GLP-1 ingredients and a patent infringement lawsuit from Novo Nordisk, which has forced the company to halt sales of its oral semaglutide pill. The community is actively debating if the stock is a falling knife headed for single digits or setting up for a massive short squeeze given its high short interest.

Fermi, Inc. engages in the development of energy infrastructure. It intends to develop an energy and data center development campus to support the needs of to-be-built AI infrastructure. The company was founded by Rick Perry, Toby Neugebauer and Griffin Perry on January 10, 2025 and is headquartered in Amrillo, TX.

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Fermi LLC

Fermi is trending due to a significant stock drop following the termination of a $150 million funding agreement with a prospective tenant for its Project Matador data center campus. Despite the setback, the community is actively debating whether this presents a buying opportunity, highlighting the company's unique position to provide critical behind-the-meter power for the booming AI infrastructure demand in Texas amid ongoing tenant negotiations.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the research, development, and commercialization of medicines in areas of unmet medical need. The firm's primary areas of focus include human immunodeficiency virus, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, liver diseases, hematology, oncology, and inflammation and respiratory diseases. It offers antiviral products under Harvoni, Genvoya, Epclusa, Truvada, Atripla, Descovy, Stribild, Viread, Odefsey, Complera/Eviplera, Sovaldi, and Vosevi brands. The company was founded by Michael L. Riordan on June 22, 1987 and is headquartered in Foster City, CA.

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Gilead Sciences is trending as its solid Q4 performance and increased dividend are contrasted by a conservative 2026 earnings outlook, sparking community discussion on whether this presents a buying opportunity amid perceived near-term weakness.

Mattel, Inc. engages in the ownership of children's and family entertainment franchises. It operates through the following segments: North America, International, and American Girl. The North America and International segments focus on marketing and selling toys and consumer products. The American Girl segment includes marketing, retailing, and publishing dedicated to its mission to help girls grow up with confidence and character. The company was founded by Elliot Handler, Ruth Handler, and Harold Matson in 1945 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA.

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Mattel is trending due to a significant miss on its recent quarterly earnings and a cautious outlook, which led to a sharp stock decline that has investors debating whether it's an overreaction or a sign of deeper concerns for the toy giant.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>In Q4, PepsiCo’s net revenue rose 5.6% year-on-year (YoY) to $29.3 billion, while adjusted earnings per share (EPS) climbed 11% YoY to $2.26.</li><li>Looking ahead, PepsiCo expects organic revenue growth between 2% and 4% and core constant currency EPS growth of 4% to 6% in 2026.</li><li>Iconic products such as Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, and Tostitos will see retail price cuts of up to nearly 15%.</li></ul>PepsiCo Inc. (PEP) reported its fourth-quarter (Q4) results, highlighting steady revenue growth and strong earnings momentum. The company also announced a 4% increase to its annual dividend and approved a $10 billion share buyback program.&nbsp;In Q4, PepsiCo’s net revenue rose 5.6% year-on-year (YoY) to $29.3 billion, while adjusted earnings per share (EPS) climbed 11% YoY to $2.26. Both revenue and EPS exceeded the analysts’ consensus estimate of $28.96 billion and $2.24 respectively, according to Fiscal AI data.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">PepsiCo Extends Dividend Streak, Unveils $10B Buyback</h2>The&nbsp;food and beverage&nbsp;giant raised its annual dividend to $5.92 per share from $5.69, marking the 54th consecutive year of dividend growth. Additionally, the company unveiled a new stock buyback plan to purchase up to $10 billion of PepsiCo shares by Feb. 28, 2030.Looking ahead, PepsiCo expects organic revenue growth between 2% and 4% and core constant currency EPS growth of 4% to 6% in 2026. Free cash flow conversion ratio is projected at a minimum of 80%, with total shareholder returns of $8.9 billion, including $7.9 billion in dividends and $1 billion in share buybacks.<blockquote>“Accelerated net revenue growth and strong productivity savings led to strong operating margin expansion and double-digit EPS growth in the fourth quarter.”&nbsp;-Ramon Laguarta, Chairman and CEO, PepsiCo</blockquote><h2 class="st-heading-2">PepsiCo Is Making Snacks Cheaper</h2>PepsiCo said it is rolling out lower prices on some of its most popular snack brands in the U.S., aiming to ease the pinch of rising household costs. Iconic products such as Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, and Tostitos will see retail price cuts of up to nearly 15%, as the company looks to make snacking more affordable.The price adjustment arrives as households prepare for key snacking moments, including winter gatherings and the upcoming Big Game. The timing reflects the company's strategy to offer value alongside its beloved flavors.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is The Retail Mood On Stocktwits?</h2><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/PEP">PepsiCo stock</a> inched 0.6% lower in Tuesday’s premarket. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock changed to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ territory the previous day. Message volume shifted to ‘high’ from ‘normal’ level in 24 hours.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_03_072948_png_816573702d.webp" alt="PEP’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 7:15 a.m. ET on Feb. 3, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="935" height="99"><figcaption>PEP’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 7:15 a.m. ET on Feb. 3, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>PEP stock has gained over 3% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/affirm-morgan-stanley-upgrade-earnings-stock-weakness-compelling-opportunity/cZbiqntR4l8">Affirm Gets A Morgan Stanley Upgrade Ahead Of Earnings – Firm Sees AFRM Stock’s Weakness As A ‘Compelling’ Opportunity</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Authorities will also guide local governments to use the subsidies in a balanced and orderly manner and to pace implementation appropriately, according to a statement from the National Development and Reform Commission.</li><li>The move comes as China seeks to boost domestic demand, making it a top economic priority for 2026.</li></ul>China on Tuesday announced the first batch of 62.5 billion yuan ($8.92 billion) in subsidies to support the trade-in of consumer goods for 2026.The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ndrc.gov.cn/xxgk/jd/jd/202512/t20251230_1402850.html">said</a> in a statement that the government will sell ultra-long special sovereign bonds to local governments in 2026 to support consumer programs and meet consumption demands during peak seasons such as New Year's Day and the Spring Festival.The NDRC authorities will also guide local governments to use the subsidies in a balanced and orderly manner, pace implementation appropriately, and strengthen fund supervision throughout the entire chain to maximize the policy's impact, it added.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bolstering Domestic Demand</h2>China is looking to boost domestic demand and has made it a top economic priority for 2026.According to an earlier report from Bloomberg, the Politburo, the Communist Party’s decision-making arm led by President Xi Jinping, noted that domestic demand must be a primary driver for a strong market in its December meeting.The move to boost domestic demand comes amid an economic slowdown over the past year, driven by weakening domestic demand, declining investment, sluggish industrial output, and deflationary pressures. Chinese households have also cut back on their spending due to a soft labor market and pressures in the real estate industry. The U.S. tariffs have also prompted the country’s senior leaders to increase China’s self-reliance in multiple industries.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Future Outlook</h2>While the Chinese economy has clocked a year-to-date GDP growth of 5.2% year-on-year as of December, it is projected to grow only 4.4% in 2026, according to a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/12/11/advancing-reforms-can-enhance-prospects-china-economic-update">report</a> from the World Bank. It expects the existing headwinds to persist next year as well.The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CHIS">Global X MSCI China Consumer Staples ETF</a> (CHIS), which tracks Chinese consumer stocks, has declined by more than 34% over the last year. Meanwhile, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IYK">iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF</a> (IYK), which tracks U.S. consumer stocks, has climbed more than 3% over the same period.The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/XLP">Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund</a> (XLP) declined marginally by 0.11% in the past year, while the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/VDC">Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF</a> (VDC) was up by 0.03% in the same period.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.(1 Chinese Yuan = $0.14)&nbsp; &nbsp;

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