SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1

Invesco Capital Management LLC - Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1

QQQ is trending as the market reacts to U.S.-China trade discussions and anticipates potential rate cuts, fueling speculation and a bullish outlook. Community members are actively debating the sustainability of the rally amid mixed economic signals and high valuations. Some traders are expressing caution, noting overbought conditions and the potential for a pullback.

United States Antimony Corp. engages in the extraction, processing and sale of antimony, zeolite, silver, and gold products. It operates through the following segments: United States Antimony Operations, Mexican Antimony Operations, Precious Metals Recovery, and United States Zeolite Operations. The company was founded by John C. Lawrence in June 1968 and is headquartered in Thompson Falls, MT.

United States Antimony Corp.

United States Antimony Corp

UAMY is trending as discussions revolve around a potential deal with Larvotto Resources (LRV) and speculation about U.S. government involvement to secure antimony supply outside of China. Community members are debating the deal's implications, potential government stakes, and the stock's future value amidst volatile market conditions. Some investors believe UAMY is "China-proof" and undervalued, while others express concerns about market manipulation.

WorldFinancial

WorldFinancial (WLFI) is trending as traders discuss its potential to break through resistance and rally. Community members are highlighting recent breakouts and urging others to load up, with some anticipating a significant surge. The coin is also associated with wider bullish sentiment surrounding $WAGMI, $SOL, and $BTC.

SSgA Active Trust - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

The SPY is trending upward as traders react to U.S.-China trade deal framework discussions and anticipation of a finalized agreement. Bullish sentiment is fueled by expectations of paused tariffs and increased soybean purchases, with some traders eyeing new all-time highs. The community is also closely watching for potential impacts from upcoming earnings reports and the Fed meeting.

POET Technologies, Inc. engages in the designing, developing, manufacturing and sale of opto-electronic solutions for the sensing, data communications and telecommunications markets. It developed POET Optical Interposer platform, which allows the integration of electronic and photonic devices into a single multi-chip module. The company was founded on November 14, 1985 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

POET Technologies Inc

POET Technologies is trending following news of a $150 million registered direct offering, with community members debating the implications of the raise and new institutional investors. Some view the offering as a sign of growth and confidence in the company's AI-driven photonics technology, while others express concerns about potential dilution and short-term volatility. Bullish sentiment remains strong with continued discussion around potential partnerships and future impact of POET's optical interposer technology in the AI and data center space.

SoFi Technologies, Inc. is a financial service platform, which engages in the provision of student loan refinancing options to the private student loan market. It operates through the following segments: Lending, Technology Platform, and Financial Services. The Lending segment offers personal loans, student loans, home loan products, and related servicing activities. The Technology Platform segment focuses on technology products and solutions revenue. The Financial Services segment includes the SoFi Money product, SoFi Invest product, SoFi Credit Card product, SoFi Relay personal finance management product, and other financial services such as lead generation and content for other financial services institutions. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

SoFi Technologies Inc

SoFi is trending as investors anticipate upcoming earnings, with many expecting a positive report and discussing potential price movement following the release. Community members are also eyeing potential tailwinds like rate cuts and the possibility of crypto trading on the platform soon. Overall, there's considerable buzz around SoFi's growth prospects and potential for a valuation reset.

Circle Internet Group, Inc. is a financial technology company that enables businesses of all sizes to harness the power of digital currencies and public blockchains for payments, commerce and financial applications worldwide. The company was founded by Jeremy J. Allaire and Patrick Sean Neville in August 2013 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Circle Internet Group Inc. - Ordinary Shares - Class A

Circle

Circle ($CRCL) is trending as investors discuss its potential breakout, with many highlighting significant call option activity and a possible short squeeze. Community members are analyzing technical setups and anticipating a move toward higher price targets, while also weighing the impact of upcoming earnings and lockup expirations. Bullish sentiment is fueled by news of potential integration with major financial institutions and the increasing adoption of stablecoins.

Energy Fuels, Inc. is a mining development company, which engages in the exploration and evaluation of uranium and vanadium properties. It also operates the Nichols Ranch, Alta Mesa, and White Mesa Mill projects. The company was founded by George E. L. Glasier and John David Mason on June 24, 1987 and is headquartered in Lakewood, CO.

Energy Fuels Inc

Energy Fuels is trending amid discussions around rare earth minerals, potential government contracts, and its relationship with both Australia and China. Community members are actively debating the impact of potential trade deals, the company's financial health, and technical indicators, with some highlighting unusual options activity. The stock's volatility and potential for both short-term pullbacks and long-term gains are also key points of discussion.

Richtech Robotics, Inc. engages in the development of robotic technologies. The firm designs, manufactures, and sells robots to restaurants, hotels, senior living centers, casinos, factories, and movie theaters. Its robots perform a variety of services including restaurant running and bussing, hotel room service delivery, floor scrubbing and vacuuming, and beverage and food preparation. The company was founded by Zhen Wu Huang and Zhen Qiang Huang on July 19, 2016 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

Richtech Robotics Inc. - Ordinary Shares - Class B

Richtech Robotics Inc.

RR is trending as investors anticipate a potential catalyst from the upcoming NVIDIA GTC conference where the company is expected to unveil a new humanoid robot. Community members are discussing the possibility of a strategic partnership or buyout following a recent share authorization increase, while also weighing the potential for dilution. The broader robotics sector and potential for AI integration are also key talking points.

JD.com, Inc. is a technology-driven E-commerce company, which engages in the sale of electronics products and general merchandise products, including audio, video products, and books. It operates in the following segments: JD Retail, JD Logistics, and New Businesses. The JD Retail segment offers online retail, online marketplace, and marketing services. The JD Logistics segment includes internal and external logistics businesses. The New Businesses segment is composed of JD Property, Jingxi, overseas businesses and technology initiatives. The company was founded on June 18, 1998, by Qiang Dong Liu and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

JD.com Inc - ADR

JD.com is trending as chatter around U.S.-China trade relations and potential resolutions is increasing, with community members speculating on the impact of upcoming meetings and policy changes. Some are also excited about JD.com's involvement in the robotics and AI space, particularly its role as an exclusive seller for the 'Bumi' robot. The community is actively discussing the stock's valuation, potential catalysts, and the impact of geopolitical events.

statis crypto Watchlist

Bitcoin

Ethereum

Solana

Ripple

Dogecoin

Cardano

statis IN Watchlist

Nifty 50

Nifty Bank

Reliance Industries Ltd.

Zomato Ltd.

Tata Consultancy Services

Tata Motors Ltd.

HDFC Bank Ltd.

ITC Ltd.

Adani Enterprises Ltd

Axis Bank Ltd

Bajaj Finance Ltd

statis US Watchlist

SPDR S&P 500 ETF

Apple Inc.

Tesla Inc

Microsoft Corporation

NVIDIA Corp

 Hey, I want to invite you to join Stocktwits. It’s the largest global community of active traders. You’ll get access to the real-time market insights, news, discussion and much more! You can sign up using my unique link below 
 


 has invited you to join Stocktwits

Shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals and Pelthos Therapeutics rose on Thursday after the commercial launch of Zelsuvmi (berdazimer) topical gel, developed under their partnership,&nbsp;to treat a common viral skin infection.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/PTHS">Pelthos Therapeutics</a> surged 60.8% to close at $10.01 on Thursday, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/LGND">Ligand Pharmaceuticals</a> gained 2.1%.The launch triggered a $5 million milestone payment to Ligand under the companies’ license agreement. Under the terms of the licensing deal, Ligand is also entitled to a 13% royalty on worldwide sales of Zelsuvmi and up to $5 million in additional commercial milestones.Ligand also holds a 56% equity stake in Pelthos following the completion of a merger between Pelthos and Channel Therapeutics on July 2.Pelthos announced the merger earlier this month, in which CHRO Merger Sub, a wholly owned subsidiary of Channel, merged with LNHC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ligand.&nbsp;LNHC survived as a subsidiary of Channel, and the combined company is now operating under the Pelthos Therapeutics name. Concurrent with the merger, Pelthos raised $50.1 million in a private placement led by Murchinson.&nbsp;The investment included new equity as well as the cancellation of $18.8 million in previously advanced bridge capital used to support the commercial launch of Zelsuvmi.Zelsuvmi is a nitric oxide-releasing topical gel approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2024 for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum,&nbsp;sometimes known commonly as “water warts”, in patients aged one year and older.&nbsp;It is the first prescription medication approved for at-home application by patients, parents, or caregivers. The product was developed using the nitric oxide-based Nitricil platform, now owned by Ligand.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment was ‘extremely bullish’ amid ‘extremely high’ message volume.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for both Ligand Pharmaceuticals and Pelthos Therapeutics was ‘bullish’, with ‘high’ message volume for Ligand and ‘extremely high’ activity for Pelthos.Ligand’s stock has gained 15.3%so far in 2025, while Pelthos has surged 266.3% over the same period.See also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-threatens-canada-with-35-tariff-by-august-mulls-blanket-rates-for-others/ch8TD9uR5l4">Trump Threatens Canada With 35% Tariff By August, Mulls Blanket 15-20% Rates For Other Countries</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Ligand Pharmaceuticals (LGND) and Pelthos Therapeutics (PTHS) commercially launched Zelsuvmi (berdazimer) topical gel (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Pelthos, Ligand Gain After Launch Of First Prescription-At-Home Treatment For Water Warts

The launch triggered a $5 million milestone payment to Ligand, which also holds a 56% stake in Pelthos and is eligible for royalties and additional commercial milestones.

Equity

Shares of Channel Therapeutics Corporation (CHRO) rocketed 61% on Thursday after the company <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://investor.ligand.com/news-and-events/press-releases/news-details/2025/Ligand-Subsidiary-Pelthos-Therapeutics-to-Combine-with-Channel-Therapeutics/default.aspx">entered</a> into a definitive merger agreement with biopharmaceutical firm Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (LGND).Under the agreement, Ligand’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Pelthos Therapeutics Inc. and LNHC, Inc., will combine with CHRO Merger Sub Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Channel.Channel will acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding equity interests of Pelthos Therapeutics and LNHC, and will change its name to Pelthos Therapeutics Inc.Ligand has agreed to invest $18 million in the combined company, while a group of strategic investors led by Murchinson has agreed to invest $32 million.The transaction is expected to close in the summer of 2025.Once the transaction is completed, the combined company will trade on the NYSE American exchange under the ticker PTHS.Channel, a non-opioid pain treatment therapeutics provider, stated that the combined company will initially focus on accelerating the commercialization of Pelthos’ FDA-approved Zelsuvmi topical gel for the treatment of Molluscum contagiosum infections in adults and pediatric patients aged one year and older.Molluscum contagiosum is a poxvirus, afflicting an estimated 16.7 million people in the United States.Ligand will be entitled to a 13% royalty on worldwide sales of Zelsuvmi, the company said.The combined company will also retain Channel’s existing development programs for the treatment of various types of chronic pain, acute and chronic eye pain, and post-surgical nerve blocks, it added.Channel CEO Frank Knuettel II said that the company performed “extensive due diligence” on the Zelsuvmi market opportunity.“Strategically, it (the merger) provides the potential for near-term revenue generation from an FDA-approved drug, the opportunity to advance Channel’s existing NaV 1.7 programs, and expanded capitalization from strong, long-standing investors,” he said.“This transaction presents a compelling opportunity to launch a commercial-ready product, with significant financial backing from Murchinson, that has the potential to deliver both near and long-term value to our shareholders,” said Ligand CEO Todd Davis.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Ligand jumped further into the ‘extremely bullish’ territory over the past 24 hours coupled with a surge in message volume from ‘low’ to ‘extremely high’<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:648/147;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_04_17_at_10_29_08_AM_png_52226d4e3f.webp" alt="LGND's Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 10:30 a.m. ET on April 17, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="648" height="147"><figcaption>LGND's Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 10:30 a.m. ET on April 17, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure> <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/LGND">LGND stock</a> is down by about 3% this year but up by over 33% over the past 12 months.Retail sentiment around Channel, meanwhile, jumped from ‘neutral’ to ‘extremely bullish’ territory over the past 24 hours.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_04_17_at_10_29_44_AM_png_bccf41e1ea.webp" alt="CHRO's Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 10:30 a.m. ET on April 17, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits"><figcaption>CHRO's Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 10:30 a.m. ET on April 17, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CHRO">CHRO stock</a> is up by about 172% year-to-date but down by nearly 1.5% over the past 12 months.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/lockheed-martin-stock-drops-after-cfo-jay-malave-steps-down-just-days-before-q1-earnings/chQEM9RRbfN">Lockheed Martin Stock Drops After CFO Jay Malave Steps Down Just Days Before Q1 Earnings</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Rising stock market chart on a trading board background.

Channel Therapeutics Stock Soars On Announcement Of Subsidiary’s Merger With Ligand Pharma Units: Retail’s Elated

Under the agreement, Ligand’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Pelthos Therapeutics Inc. and LNHC, Inc. will combine with CHRO Merger Sub Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Channel.

Ligand to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results on February 27, 2025

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that it will report fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results before the opening of the U.S. financial markets on...

Ligand to Present at the Oppenheimer 35th Annual Healthcare Life Sciences Conference

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Todd Davis and Chief Financial Officer Tavo Espinoza will present at the Oppenheimer 35th Annual...

Ligand Hosts 2024 Investor and Analyst Day and Introduces 2025 Guidance

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) will host its Investor and Analyst Day in Boston today. The event will feature presentations from Ligand CEO Todd Davis, CFO Tavo Espinoza, and...

Ligand to Present at Stifel 2024 Healthcare Conference

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Todd Davis and Chief Financial Officer Tavo Espinoza will present at the Stifel 2024 Healthcare...

Ligand Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Raises 2024 Guidance

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today reported financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, and provided an operating forecast and business update...

Ligand to Host Investor and Analyst Day on December 10, 2024 in Boston

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that it will host an Investor and Analyst Day in Boston on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time...

Ligand to Report Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results on November 7, 2024

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that it will report third quarter 2024 financial results before the opening of the U.S. financial markets on Thursday, November 7...

Critical Insights From Ligand Pharmaceuticals Analyst Ratings: What You Need To Know

Latest Ratings for LGND
 DateFirmActionFromTo Feb 2022BenchmarkMaintainsBuy Feb 2022BarclaysMaintainsOverweight Sep 2021BarclaysMaintainsOverweight
 View More Analyst Ratings for LGND...

Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the development and acquisition of technologies that help pharmaceutical companies to discover and develop medicines. Its products include evomela, IV voriconazole, duavee, viviant/conbriza, nexterone, and noxafil-IV. The company was founded by Ronald M. Evans in 1987 and is headquartered in Jupiter, FL.

Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Ordinary Shares - Class B

Cut 25 bps

Cut 50+ bps

No change

What will the Fed decide at its October meeting? Polymarket gives a 92% chance of a 25 bps cut. 
 
*Powered by Polymarket

Fiscal Period	Estimated	Reported	Surprise	Result
Q3 '25	$1.92	--	--	N/A
Q2 '25	$1.42	$1.60	12.56%	BEAT
Q1 '25	$1.21	$1.33	9.77%	BEAT
Q4 '24	$1.16	$1.27	9.67%	BEAT
Q3 '24	$1.35	$1.84	36.59%	BEAT

LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Ordinary Shares - Class B

Feed

News

Sentiment

Earnings

Fundamentals

Info

Upcoming Earnings: Q3 '25

Historical Earnings

Latest LGND News

LGNDLigand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Ordinary Shares - Class B