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Litecoin is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency created by Charlie Lee. It was created based on the Bitcoin protocol but differs in terms of the hashing algorithm used. Litecoin uses the memory intensive Scrypt proof of work mining algorithm. Scrypt allows consumer-grade hardware such as GPU to mine those coins.  Why Litecoin? Litecoin is a cryptocurrency that has evolved from Bitcoin after its own popularity in the industry, this alternative, or ‘altcoin’ has emerged to allow investors to diversify their digital currency package, according to Investopedia. Litecoin is one of the most prominent altcoins and was created by former Google employee and Director of Engineering at Coinbase, Charlie Lee. Litecoin was the first to alter Bitcoin and the most significant difference is that it takes 2.5 minutes for Litecoin to generate a block, or transaction, in comparison to Bitcoin's 10 minutes.  ‘While this matters little to traders, miners who use hardware to run Bitcoin's network cannot switch over to Litecoin. This keeps bigger mining conglomerates away from Litecoin because they cannot easily optimize their profits by swapping to another coin, contributing to a more decentralized experience. Litecoin also has bigger blocks, and more coins in circulation, making it more affordable and swift when transacting,’ Investopedia explained.  As explained above, Litecoin can transact a lot faster than Bitcoin, but there are also a number of other characteristics that investors need to know before trading. Litecoin can handle higher volumes of transactions because of the capability of transacting faster and if Bitcoin attempted to transact on the scale of its altcoin, a code update would be needed. However, Litecoin’s blocks would be larger, but with more ‘orphaned blocks'. The faster block time of litecoin reduces the risk of double spending attacks - this is theoretical in the case of both networks having the same hashing power.  Litecoin Technical Details: The transaction confirmation time taken for Litecoin is about 2.5 minutes on average (as compared to Bitcoin's 10 minutes). The Litecoin network is scheduled to cap at 84 million currency units.   Litecoin has inspired many other popular alternative currencies (eg. Dogecoin) because of its Scrypt hashing algorithm in order to prevent ASIC miners from mining those coins. However it is said that by the end of this year, Scrypt ASIC will enter the mass market.

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Litecoin is actively trending, with its community demonstrating strong conviction and calling to 'hold' amidst current market volatility, anticipating a significant breakout. Many perceive it as 'digital silver' poised for substantial long-term growth, with discussions highlighting its foundational role and developments like LitVM and Omnichain features for earning yield.

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Ongoing CME margin hikes and impending Chinese export restrictions are driving significant volatility and intense debate around SLV. The community is sharply divided between those anticipating a continued silver squeeze fueled by industrial demand and those fearing market manipulation and a potential sharp pullback in the highly contested paper market.

Dogecoin is a cryptocurrency based on the popular "Doge" Internet meme and features a Shiba Inu on its logo. Dogecoin is a Litecoin fork. Introduced as a "joke currency" on 6 December 2013, Dogecoin quickly developed its own online community and reached a capitalization of US$60 million in January 2014. Compared with other cryptocurrencies, Dogecoin had a fast initial coin production schedule: 100 billion coins were in circulation by mid-2015, with an additional 5.256 billion coins every year thereafter. As of 30 June 2015, the 100 billionth Dogecoin had been mined.   Dogecoin was created by Billy Markus from Portland, Oregon and  Jackson Palmer from Sydney, Australia. Both wanted to create a fun cryptocurrency that will appeal beyond the core Bitcoin audience. Dogecoin is primarily used as a tipping system on Reddit and Twitter where users tip each other for creating or sharing good content. The community is very active in organising fundraising activities for deserving causes.  The developers of Dogecoin haven’t made any major changes to the coin since 2015. This means that Dogecoin could get left behind and is why Shibas are leaving Dogecoin to join more advanced platforms like Ethereum. One of Dogecoin strengths is its relaxed and fun-loving community. However, this is also a weakness because other currencies are way more professional.  To purchase Dogecoin, it involves downloading a crypto wallet, setting up a crypto exchange account and then trading away for your desired crypto currency. Once we have set up an account with a DOGE currency exchange and deposited some funds, you are ready to start trading.

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Dogecoin is trending as investors anticipate a potential rebound with the close of year-end tax loss selling, coupled with ongoing speculation about Elon Musk's future actions regarding X payments. The community shows a strong divide, with many asserting its status as the 'King meme coin' and envisioning significant price appreciation, while others express skepticism about its immediate trajectory.

Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the development and commercialization of therapies for high unmet medical needs. The firm intends to treat schizophrenia, jet lag disorder, atopic dermatitis, central nervous system disorders, and circadian rhythm sleep disorder. Its product portfolio includes HETLIOZ, Fanapt, Tradipitant, Trichostatin, and AQW051. The company was founded by Mihael Hristos Polymeropoulos and Argeris N. Karabelas in 2002 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

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Vanda Pharmaceuticals is trending after receiving FDA approval for NEREUS, its motion sickness drug, marking the first new medication in this category in nearly 40 years. The community is highly optimistic, anticipating its significant potential to address GLP-1 associated nausea and sparking strong speculation of a major pharmaceutical buyout. With several additional pipeline catalysts on the horizon, many view the stock as deeply undervalued and poised for substantial future upside.

RAGE GUY (RAGE) is a cryptocurrency inspired by the Rage Guy meme, one of the earliest and most recognizable characters from internet rage comics. The project captures the cultural legacy of early meme history and brings it onto the blockchain in tokenized form. It is designed as a community-driven digital asset that celebrates internet culture, nostalgia, and the role memes play in shaping online communities.

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RAGE CRYPTO is trending due to its exceptionally active and dedicated community, which passionately advocates for the "OG meme" narrative of Rage Comics. This committed base is consistently building out an ecosystem with projects like RageMaker and RageGames, aiming to onboard new users into crypto while expressing strong conviction for significant long-term growth and widespread recognition, often positioning themselves against other meme coins for the top trending spot.

Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of design, development, and sale of exoskeleton technology that currently has applications in healthcare and industrial markets. The company was founded on January 30, 2012 and is headquartered in San Rafael, CA.

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Ekso Bionics is surging with immense trading volume following news of a proposed business combination with Applied Digital's cloud division, forming an AI compute platform called ChronoScale. This pivot into AI infrastructure, combined with the stock's low float, is driving aggressive price action and high price targets among community members. However, some discussions highlight potential significant dilution for existing shareholders, creating a divided outlook on its long-term implications amidst the short-term volatility.

Function is building the financial infrastructure that makes Bitcoin productive, unlocking yield, liquidity, and capital efficiency for holders across DeFi and traditional finance. FBTC turns Bitcoin into an asset that works.  FBTC represents the first omnichain Bitcoin yield asset, enabling BTC holders to participate in structured, risk-managed and programmatic yield strategies. FBTC is fully backed on a 1:1 basis with BTC, Bitcoin Reserve Address List is public and can be verified at any time. FBTC combines the security of Bitcoin reserves with the flexibility of smart contracts, creating a secure and efficient bridge between the Bitcoin network and modern DeFi protocols.  FBTC turns idle BTC into a functional and productive asset. The primary purpose of FBTC is to bring native Bitcoin liquidity into DeFi. Enabling Bitcoin holders to access a wide range of yield generating strategies, without having to sell their BTC. This not only enhances the utility of BTC but also allows holders to earn returns on their assets, making FBTC a powerful tool for maximizing the potential of Bitcoin in the DeFi ecosystem

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FBTC is trending amid ongoing volatility in the Bitcoin ETF market, characterized by recent outflows followed by a modest reversal of inflows. The community remains sharply divided, with some anticipating a prolonged "crypto winter" and further declines, while others maintain a bullish long-term outlook, emphasizing Bitcoin's historical resilience against market fluctuations.

MannKind Corp. is a biopharmaceutical company, which focuses on the development and commercialization of innovative therapeutic products and devices to address serious unmet medical needs for those living with endocrine and orphan lung diseases. Its products and pipeline include Afrezza, Pediatric Afrezza, V-Go, Tyvaso DPI, MNKD-101, MNKD-201, MNKD-301, and MNKD-501. The company was founded by Alfred E. Mann on February 14, 1991 and is headquartered in Danbury, CT.

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Mannkind Corp is actively discussed following the FDA's recent approval of FUROSCIX for pediatric use and new patents for its ReadyFlow Autoinjector, with a key PDUFA date for the autoinjector set for July 26, 2026. While many anticipate significant revenue growth from these developments and Afrezza's international expansion, a vocal segment of the community remains highly skeptical, citing past commercialization challenges and expressing strong dissatisfaction with current leadership.

Webull Corp. engages in the provision of financial services. It offers trading, wealth management product distribution, market data and information, user community, and investor education. The company was founded by An Quan Wang in 2016 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL.

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Webull (BULL) is trending due to significant year-end tax loss harvesting and persistent selling pressure from initial SPAC investors, which continues to drive down its share price. The community is sharply divided; bulls emphasize the company's profitability and international growth potential as a long-term accumulation opportunity, drawing comparisons to early fintech successes. Conversely, bears highlight ongoing dilution and concerns over the stock's performance, questioning its fundamental value.

Featured in Matt Furies latest book Cortex Vortex as Ratos nemesis. The character is also part of ZOGZ which confirms its real name.  Matt Furie, the artist best known for creating Pepe the Frog, has been working on a new book. The news comes from his editor, who goes by the handle @beuys_on_sale_ on Instagram. In a recent post, the editor hinted at an upcoming project featuring new characters named Gasspas and Rato. Gasspas’s visual appearance can be inferred from the artwork. In one illustration, Gasspas is depicted looming over two rats (Rato and Wat), gazing down at them in a menacing way (an image that has circulated among collectors). This inferred that Gasspas is Ratos nemesis in the new book Cortex Vortex reinforced by community quips that “cats eat rats”. Gasspas debuted as part of ZOGZ, a collection of 111 original NFT character illustrations by Matt Furie launched in May 2023.

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Gasspas ($GASS) is trending amidst active community discussion, fueled by recent visibility on Dextools and strong 'HODL' sentiment. Many investors are captivated by its potential for significant growth, often drawing parallels to $PEPE due to shared creator involvement, while others vocalize skepticism and concerns about its trajectory. The project also garnered attention for recent charitable donations to a cat adoption center, reinforcing its community-centric meme coin identity.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>According to the report, China aims for 100% domestic equipment in these plants.&nbsp;</li><li>China’s rule goes beyond tools on the U.S. export restrictions list, with companies being asked to use domestic equipment even in domains where imports from the U.S., Japan, South Korea, and Europe are available, as per the report.</li><li>The rule is reportedly yielding results, as per the report.</li></ul>China is reportedly making it compulsory for chipmakers in the country to ensure that at least half of their new capacity has domestically produced equipment.While there is no public documentation of the rule yet, Chinese chipmakers seeking state approval to build or expand their plants have been asked by local authorities to prove that a least 50% of their equipment is locally made, although they would prefer it to be higher, Reuters reported.Authorities are asking for procurement tenders as proof, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Applications that do not meet the requirements are typically rejected. According to the report, China aims for 100% domestic equipment in these plants.The move comes as China aims for a self-sufficient domestic semiconductor supply chain after the U.S. banned exports of advanced AI chips and semiconductor equipment to the Asian nation.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Beyond US Export Controls</h2>China’s mandate includes components beyond those on the U.S. export restrictions list. The move is a broader push to adopt domestic tools even in domains where imports from the U.S., Japan, South Korea, and Europe are available, as per the report.However, in instances where domestically developed equipment is not yet available, for example, in advanced chip production lines, the requirements are relaxed.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Early Signs Of Impact</h2>The rule is reportedly already yielding results, according to a source cited by Reuters. Before the rule, domestic companies like SMIC would prefer U.S. equipment over Chinese ones, but after the 2023 U.S export restrictions, Chinese companies had to pivot to work with domestic suppliers.Naura, one of the largest chip equipment manufacturers in China, is reportedly testing its etching tools, a critical tool in the chip manufacturing process, on a cutting-edge 7nm (nanometre) production line at Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, according to two sources.One of the sources also believes that two or three major equipment manufacturers would eventually dominate the Chinese markets, and Naura would certainly be one of them. &nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Why US Markets Should Care</h2>The U.S. and China have been competing for technological dominance, with the battle intensifying in recent years. Despite the U.S. restricting the use of advanced AI technology by China, such as banning the export of Nvidia’s Blackwell chips to the country, there have been reports of Chinese companies gaining access to it through other means.Earlier this month, a Barron’s report <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nvidia-blackwell-chips-reach-china-tencent-via-japanese-cloud-service-report/cLe0RYxREsH">said</a> that Tencent Holdings had allegedly gained access to Nvidia’s (NVDA) Blackwell chips through a Tokyo-based cloud service provider. Another report from The Information alleged that China’s tech behemoth DeepSeek had used the banned Blackwell chips to develop a new AI model.However, Chinese President Xi Jinping has been rallying to build a fully self-sufficient domestic semiconductor supply chain to boost the country’s technological dominance globally.U.S. chipmaker <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NVDA">Nvidia</a> (NVDA) shares have gained over 36% in the past year, while <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/AMD">Advanced Micro Devices</a> (AMD) shares have risen over 76%. The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SOXX">iShares Semiconductor ETF</a> (SOXX), an exchange-traded fund tracking the Philadelphia Semiconductor index, has climbed over 40% in the same period. Meanwhile, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MCHI">iShares MSCI China ETF</a> (MCHI) has gained over 28% in the last one year.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com. &nbsp;

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China Makes 50% Domestic Equipment Mandatory For New Semiconductor Plants: Report

Chinese chipmakers who have sought state approval to build or expand plants are being asked to prove capacity through tenders, according to a Reuters report. 

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Chinese chipmakers who have sought state approval to build or expand plants are being asked to prove capacity through tenders, according to a Reuters report. 


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>According to a report by The Information, ByteDance currently has a large inventory of Nvidia AI chips it can’t use.</li><li>Chinese regulators have reportedly told the company it can’t use the chips in its new data centres.&nbsp;</li><li>The report adds to the growing narrative that China is pushing domestic chip alternatives over Nvidia’s.</li></ul>ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, was reportedly the largest Chinese buyer of Nvidia (NVDA) chips in 2025, but recent regulatory restrictions in China have left the company holding chips it can’t use.According to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/china-slowly-surely-breaking-free-nvidia">report</a> from The Information, citing sources,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BYTEDANCE">ByteDance</a> purchased more Nvidia chips than any other Chinese firm last year. The report added that Bytedance did so as it was racing to secure computing power for its billion-plus user base amid fears that U.S. supply could be restricted under the Trump administration. However, instead of Washington, Beijing emerged as a blocker.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">China Says Bytedance Can’t Use Nvidia Chips</h2>The report said Chinese regulators have recently prohibited the company from using Nvidia chips in newly built data centers. The move leaves Bytedance with a large inventory of high-end chips it cannot currently utilize, creating both operational and financial challenges.Simply put, Bytedance stockpiled Nvidia GPUs in anticipation of potential bottlenecks – and now it can’t use them. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Bytedance, which is not a publicly traded company, was in ‘extremely bullish’ territory, accompanied by ‘high’ levels of chatter.Meanwhile,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NVDA">Nvidia’s stock</a> edged 0.4% lower in pre-market trade. Retail sentiment around the AI bellwether also remained in ‘extremely bullish’ territory alongside ‘extremely high’ levels of chatter over the past day.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Beijing Pushes Domestic Chip Priorities</h2>The report comes after the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) reportedly told companies like ByteDance and Alibaba (BABA) in September to cease testing and ordering the RTX Pro 6000D chip, which Nvidia designed for the Chinese market.&nbsp;According to the report, China’s restrictions are part of a broader policy to reduce reliance on U.S. chips while prioritizing domestic options from companies such as Huawei and Cambricon Technologies.Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has lobbied to be able to sell advanced chips in China. According to U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, negotiations between the U.S. and China include&nbsp; <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/lutnick-says-nvidia-ceo-has-good-reasons-to-sell-ai-chips-to-china/cL5bX3UREQm">easing export licenses</a> for advanced AI hardware.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-xrp-ada-struggle-ahead-of-thanksgiving-analyst-warns-no-catalyst/cL53V2sREWP">Bitcoin, XRP, ADA Struggle Ahead Of Thanksgiving – Analyst Warns There’s No Clear Catalyst For Q4</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Bytedance Reportedly Tops Chinese Nvidia Chip Buyers – But Now It Can't Use Them 

The TikTok-owned company stockpiled GPUs to prepare for potential U.S. supply restrictions.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Five candidates are in the second-round interview process.</li><li>U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said there’s a “very good chance” that President Trump will announce his nominee for the next Federal Reserve chair before Christmas.&nbsp;</li><li>He added that should the President choose to make his choice known after the New Year, it’s his “prerogative.”</li></ul>U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly said on Tuesday there is a “very good chance” President Donald Trump will announce his nominee for the next Federal Reserve chair before the Christmas holidays.“So we're going to have the last interview in the second round today. Andrew, we got five very strong candidates. I am impressed with all of them,” Bessent said during an interview with CNBC. “Things are moving along very well.”<blockquote>“I think that there's very, very good chance that the President will make an announcement before Christmas, but it's his prerogative whether it's before the holidays or in the new year.” Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary, United States of America</blockquote><h2 class="st-heading-2">The Hunt For A New Fed Chair</h2>Trump has made no secret of his desire to lower interest rates and has&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-says-powell-will-be-out-soon-the-job-hes-done-is-just-terrible/ch8MnSdR5t0">expressed</a> his frustration with the current Federal Reserve chief, Jerome Powell, on numerous occasions. The President even threatened to fire the official from his post earlier this year, but later retracted his statement, saying he would wait for Powell to serve out his term until May 2026.Stephen Miran, currently on the Federal Reserve board, was also&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-backed-stephen-miran-on-track-for-fed-confirmation-before-september/chs6fPQRdmA">nominated</a> by Trump in August to replace Adrian Kugler, who had resigned.&nbsp;In August, it was&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-weighing-11-candidates-for-fed-chair-role-full-list/chrCavCRd9c">reported</a> that Trump was weighing 11 candidates for the Fed Chair role. Bessent stated that there are currently five candidates in the second-round interviews, with the final interview scheduled for today.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump To Meet Xi Four Times In 2026</h2>Bessent also provided an update on the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-says-he-had-a-very-good-call-with-xi-on-trade/cL5bKndREQM">phone call</a> between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday. He stated that President Trump initiated a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, timing it to be approximately 30 days after the meeting in Busan, South Korea.He added that Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans are proceeding “right on schedule,” noting that over the next three and a half years, at least 87.5 million metric tons of soybeans are expected to be purchased by China.Bessent outlined that Xi and Trump are expected to meet four times in 2026 – Trump’s state visit to Beijing, Xi’s visit to the U.S., Xi’s attendance at the G20 at Doral, and Trump’s potential participation in the APEC summit in Shenzhen. Bessent said these meetings provide “great stability,” benefiting both the U.S. and the global economy.Gains in U.S. equities were tepid in pre-market trade on Tuesday. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY) was up 0.09%, the&nbsp;<a href="http://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF</a> (DIA) gained 0.15%, and the Nasdaq-100 tracking&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) moved 0.01% higher. Retail sentiment around QQQ on Stocktwits trended in ‘neutral’ over the past day, with chatter at ‘high’ levels. Meanwhile, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) edged 0.12% higher in pre-market trade. Retail sentiment around the fund trended in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day, as chatter remained at ‘high’ levels.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-reclaims-87000-with-xrp-solana-ethereum-leading-gains/cL52gCYREXN">Bitcoin Reclaims $87,000 With XRP, Solana And Ethereum Leading Gains – Trend Reversal May Be Short-Term, Says Analyst</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks alongside President Donald Trump during a press availability in the Oval Office of the White House on September 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. 

Scott Bessent Says Trump Likely To Name New Fed Chair Nominee Before Christmas – ‘Things Are Moving Along Very Well’

In an interview with CNBC, the U.S. Treasury Secretary said President Trump and Xi Jinping have four planned meetings in 2026.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>“When the animal spirits are kicking in and when there is a clear advantage being struck by winning companies, they want alpha,” — Pick.</li><li>Earlier, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said that there is a greater appetite for investments in Chinese companies than 12 months ago, after valuations became more attractive.</li><li>Pick further stated that China is offering a blueprint to its neighbor, India, to build its own global industry champions and homegrown leaders.</li></ul>Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick reportedly said on Tuesday that China has held its place as a top draw for global asset managers amid a return of confidence, with investors agreeing that the world’s second-most liquid market is too big to ignore.According to a Bloomberg News <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-04/morgan-stanley-ceo-says-asset-managers-want-china-exposure">report</a> citing a television interview with Pick, the Wall Street lender’s top boss said that asset managers were underweight on China, with exposure becoming more passive and beta-driven when times were tough, and that it has once again become a destination for investment, with momentum returning.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Wall Street CEOs Acknowledge Return Of The ‘Alpha’</h2>Speaking on the sidelines of Hong Kong’s annual financial summit, Pick joined a rising number of Wall Street banks and asset managers to express enthusiasm for the world’s second biggest economy after a few years of slowdown following strict pandemic restrictions, regulatory crackdowns, and real estate turmoil.Beijing has stepped in increasingly to bolster economic growth by injecting liquidity, easing foreign inflows, and offering incentives to boost consumption amid the uncertain economic policies of the Trump administration, which have affected its exports.<blockquote>“When the animal spirits are kicking in and when there is a clear advantage being struck by winning companies, they want alpha,” Pick reportedly said. “They want company-specific allocations — that’s when the new-issue environment becomes so important.”</blockquote>The iShares China Large-Cap ETF has jumped 32.6% this year, and the iShares MSCI China ETF has risen over 37%. This compares with nearly 16% gains in the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF and over 22% rise in Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 companies.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FXI">iShares China Large-Cap ETF</a> (FXI) was in the ‘bullish’ territory at the time of writing.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:795/99;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/FXI_Nov_4_JPG_14e9276cb2.webp" alt="FXI’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 03:05 a.m. ET on Nov. 4, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="795" height="99"><figcaption>FXI’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 03:05 a.m. ET on Nov. 4, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Earlier, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said that there is a greater appetite for investments in Chinese companies than 12 months ago, after valuations became more attractive.India Moving Beyond ‘Plus-One’ StatusPick further stated that China is offering a blueprint to its neighbor, India, to build its own global industry champions and homegrown leaders that can transform its economy. Asia's third-largest economy is learning to move beyond its “plus-one” status and begin creating its own international leaders, he reportedly added.He added that for Morgan Stanley, the two markets are among the most exciting places to operate, with each offering scale, ambition, and a growing roster of companies ready to compete on the world stage. “I like India, but I like China. You don’t have to make the choice,” he said.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/state-street-chief-o-hanley-dubs-trump-s-immigration-policies-anti-growth/cL282uoR3Cl">State Street Chief O’Hanley Dubs Trump’s Immigration Policies ‘Anti-Growth’</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A view of the Chinese National Flag. On Wednesday, 27 September 2017, in Badaling, Yanqing District, Beijing, China. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Morgan Stanley Chief Ted Pick Proclaims China As Top Draw For Asset Managers

The Wall Street lender’s top boss said that asset managers were underweight on China when times were tough, and that it has once again become a destination for investment.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The move follows a trade truce between China and the U.S. last week.</li><li>The two sides agreed to lower tariffs and resolve trade issues related to U.S. soybeans and Chinese rare earths, among other matters.</li><li>President Trump called his Oct. 30 meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping “amazing.”</li></ul>The U.S. is expected to remove port fees for a year on China-lined vessels, and Beijing said it would suspend the countermeasures it imposed in retaliation, according to a White House fact sheet.The move follows a truce reached by the two sides to ease trade relations, following a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea on October 30.The mutual imposition of port fees on each other’s vessels threatened to disrupt global shipping, raise freight rates, and hinder the flow of goods, including key commodities such as oil.Briefing reporters at the time, Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trumps-amazing-meeting-with-chinas-xi-yields-major-trade-wins/cLGFlXCR3Dl">called</a> the meeting “amazing.” Consultations achieved “positive results” based on “equality, respect, and mutual benefit, China said in a statement later.The White House fact sheet noted that China will remove all barriers for U.S. imports to the country, end its expansive export controls on rare earths, resume purchases of U.S. soybeans, and curb illegal export of fentanyl.“The United States will suspend for one year, starting on November 10, 2025, implementation of the responsive actions taken pursuant to the Section 301 investigation on China’s Targeting the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance,” the fact sheet read.The development marks a major de-escalation in global trader relations and is a significant positive for global markets. The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)</a> gained 0.7% last week, while <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MCHI">iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI)</a>, which tracks Chinese stocks listed in the U.S., was down 1.5%.The Stocktwits sentiment for the tickers was ‘bearish’ and ‘neutral,’ respectively, as of early Monday.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands as they depart following a bilateral meeting at Gimhae Air Base on October 30, 2025 in Busan, South Korea. 

US To Suspend Port Fee On China-Linked Vessels from Nov 10: White House

Last week, the two sides agreed to lower tariffs and resolve trade issues related to U.S. soybeans and Chinese rare earths, among other matters.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The one-year trade truce between the U.S. and China includes tariff rollbacks, eased export controls, and commitments from Beijing to boost American agricultural imports.</li><li>Both countries continue pursuing economic independence, with Washington strengthening alliances in Asia and Beijing advancing its tech-focused five-year plan.</li><li>Xi’s remarks, delivered at the APEC summit in South Korea, emphasized cooperation amid growing global trade fragmentation.</li></ul>Chinese President Xi Jinping urged global leaders not to “break supply chains,” in his first public remarks since reaching a one-year trade truce with U.S. President Donald Trump.&nbsp;Speaking Friday at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, Xi said trade partners should “seek more points of convergence” and “support the opening up and development of supply chains,” according to a Bloomberg&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-31/xi-calls-for-stable-supply-chains-after-sealing-truce-with-trump">report</a>.“We must adhere to the principle of joining hands rather than letting go, and extending rather than breaking supply chains,” Xi said, calling for “genuine multilateralism” in a nod to global cooperation amid growing trade fragmentation.Among those attending was the U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who has led Trump’s trade negotiations with China and other economies subject to sweeping U.S. tariffs.<h2 class="st-heading-2">The One-Year Truce</h2>Xi’s remarks came a day after his meeting with Trump in Busan, where the two leaders agreed to pause their long-running trade fight for a year. Under the deal, the U.S. will roll back some tariffs and ease export controls, while China will increase its purchases of American soybeans and hold off on new limits on rare earth exports.Trump described the meeting as “amazing,” while Xi said dialogue is always better than confrontation. The limited agreement is expected to ease months of escalating trade tensions that have disrupted global supply chains, though it falls short of addressing deeper issues in the U.S.-China economic rivalry.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Decoupling Still Underway</h2>Despite the truce, both countries are moving to reduce mutual dependence. Trump used his broader Asia visit to strengthen ties with Japan and South Korea, securing investment pledges in shipbuilding and rare earths to enhance U.S. leverage in future talks.China, meanwhile, is pushing ahead with its five-year plan centered on achieving breakthroughs in high-end semiconductor technology and building supply chains independent of the U.S.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Stocktwits Traders Show Mixed Sentiment</h2>On Stocktwits, sentiment for the S&amp;P 500 (SPY) was ‘bearish’ amid ‘high’ message volume, while the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) saw ‘extremely bearish’ sentiment with similarly ‘high’ activity. In contrast, traders discussing the iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI) were ‘bullish’, though message volume was ‘low.’So far this year,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPY</a> is up 17% and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">QQQ</a> has gained 23%, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MCHI">MCHI</a> has outperformed both with a 39% rise year to date.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

In this photo illustration portraits of US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are displayed on computer screen as US flag is seen in Ankara, Turkiye on April 10, 2025. 

Xi Warns World Leaders Not To Break Supply Chains After Trump Trade Truce; Calls For ‘Genuine Multilateralism’

The one-year trade truce between the U.S. and China includes tariff rollbacks, eased export controls, and commitments from Beijing to boost American agricultural imports.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The two sides will discuss key economic and trade issues within the purview of the critical consensus reached between the heads of state during earlier phone calls.</li><li>Washington, meanwhile,&nbsp; is considering software export curbs to China in response to Chinese rare earths export restrictions.</li><li>China and the U.S. have held high-level discussions four times this year on the tariff impasse.</li></ul>A significant headwind that has tempered market optimism in recent sessions may soon be resolved, with the Chinese Commerce Ministry reportedly confirming that bilateral talks will be held between both sides in Malaysia from Oct. 24 to 27.<h2 class="st-heading-2">The Two Meet Again</h2>Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng, who is the country’s top trade negotiator, will lead a delegation to Malaysia to hold economic and trade consultations with the U.S. side, the Chinadaily.com&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202510/23/WS68f9d827a310f735438b689c.html">reported,</a> citing a spokesperson of the ministry. The two sides will discuss key economic and trade issues within the purview of the critical consensus reached between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, during their phone calls held earlier this year.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Market Stays Skeptical</h2>Amid the development, 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 0.04% in Thursday’s early premarket session, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index, was also up marginally. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward the SPY ETF was ‘bullish’ early Thursday, while that toward the QQQ ETF remained ‘extremely bearish.’ The message volume on both streams remained ‘high.’The SPY and QQQ ETFs are up 15% and 19%, respectively, for the year-to-date period, compared to the 36% gain for the iShares&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MCHI">MSCI China ETF (MCHI)</a>.China and the U.S. have held high-level discussions four times this year about the tariff impasse, with the last meeting held in Stockholm, Sweden, discussing mainly economic issues and a potential takeover deal for the U.S. unit of TikTok.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">US Mulling Software Curbs</h2>In the meantime, Washington has hardened its stance against China. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/23/us-china-software-export-curbs-bessent-trump-xi-meeting.html"> told</a> CNBC that the U.S. is considering curbs on software-related exports to China in response to Chinese rare earths export restrictions. “Everything is on the table,” Bessent said. “If these export controls, whether it’s software, engines or other things happen, it will likely be in coordination with our G-7 allies.”Trump reportedly said on Wednesday that he had a long meeting scheduled with Xi when the two meet in South Korea during his diplomatic trip to the country next week. The two sides will likely discuss China’s soybean purchase from the U.S. and curbs on nuclear weapons.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/elon-musk-tips-hat-to-sundar-pichai-for-google-s-latest-quantum-leap/cLG49mqR3Ag">Elon Musk Tips Hat To Sundar Pichai For Google's Latest Quantum Leap: 'Congrats'</a>

China Confirms High-Level Trade Talks With US In Malaysia Amid Lingering Trade Frictions

The two sides will discuss key economic and trade issues within the purview of the critical consensus reached between the heads of state during earlier phone calls.

ETFs in Focus as China's Economic Growth Slows in Q3

China's GDP slows to 4.8%, raising hopes of policy easing. Likely rate cuts may drive ETFs like KWEB, CQQQ, FXI & MCHI in the coming months.

China’s top political leadership will reportedly draw up a five-year plan to buoy domestic manufacturing when it meets this week, even as the U.S.-Chinese trade standoff continues to be a significant headwind.&nbsp;Goldman Sachs’ Chief China Economist Hui Shan said, “The meat of the 15th five-year plan probably will be to show determined support for technology, innovation and security,” according to a Financial Times&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ft.com/content/ba6a1a51-70a0-4a24-a97e-dcf123467c53">report</a>.&nbsp;The report stated that at the four-day “fourth-plenum” meeting that kicks off on Monday, the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party will discuss the details of the country’s 15th five-year plan, emphasizing the importance of consumption.Data released by the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/china-s-gdp-growth-slows-amid-renewed-trade-tensions-with-us/ch6CKO6R3oZ">country’s economy grew 4.8% year-over-year</a> (YoY) in the third quarter, the slowest in a year, but aligning with the consensus estimate, with fixed-asset investment serving as a drag,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/20/china-economic-growth-gdp-september-third-quarter-q3-retail-sales-industrial-output-urban-investment-fixed-income.html">according</a> to CNBC.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MCHI">iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI)</a> has soared over 36% this year, outperforming the U.S. tech-focused index, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> (+18.6%), and the broader&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a> (+14.4%).China To Double Down On Tech ThrustThe FT report said the next five-year plan will be formally released in March, although the blueprint will be laid out during the week’s meeting. Aligning with President Xi Jinping’s thrust on technological and industrial self-reliance to break free of the dependence on Western economies, led by the U.S., Beijing will likely signal heavy state-led investment in cutting-edge technologies.Conference Board’s Principal Economist of the China Center, Yuhan Zhang, reportedly said the next five-year plan will “continue channeling resources towards strategic emerging industries such as AI, new energy, new materials, advanced manufacturing, and ‘future industries’ like brain-computer interfaces.”“State-directed investments in new productive forces and infrastructure aim to expand ‘the means of production’, create jobs, attract private capital, and strengthen economic and technological autonomy while asserting China’s global influence.”According to FT, domestic demand wouldn’t be the thrust for the next five-year plan, and the government will likely announce more efforts to boost consumption. Economists expect the plan to incentivize government officials at all levels to increase household spending by setting numerical targets.Neil Thomas, fellow on Chinese Politics at the Center for China Analysis at the Asia Society, said, “Perceptions in Beijing of the external environment have darkened, with US politics intensifying global uncertainty and economic risk.”“Hence Xi’s emphasis on investment in new technologies, which not only gave China a technological edge but also aimed to lift productivity — the key to future economic growth.”Why China’s Chasing Tech EminenceThe ongoing tariff tussle between the U.S. and China threatens to widen the lag the latter has with the former in technology. Washington curbed exports of high-performance chips manufactured by U.S. tech companies such as Nvidia and AMD to China, applying brakes on the latter’s progress in artificial intelligence.&nbsp;With rare earths now taking the center stage in the latest escalation of the trade war between the two countries, U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of levying 100% tariffs on China. He, however, has softened his stance since then. In an interview with Fox News “Sunday Morning Futures,” Trump said, “I'm not looking to destroy China.”“China has built their military because of us. China has taken out trillions and trillions of dollars. Now they've forced me to charge them what is the equivalent of 155 to 157,"&nbsp;he added.&nbsp;Trump, however, expressed confidence in a resolution when he meets with his Chinese counterpart, likely in two weeks.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/skyworks-qorvo-downgraded-to-sell-on-macro-lackluster-i-phone-shipments/ch6CiGtR3oS">Apple Suppliers Skyworks, Qorvo Downgraded To Sell: Analyst Cites Tougher Macro Backdrop, Lackluster iPhone Shipments</a>

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China’s Next 5-Year Plan to Prioritize AI And Other Cutting-Edge Tech, Innovation Amid US Trade Tensions: Report

Beijing will likely signal heavy state-led investment in cutting-edge technologies at a key meeting of the Chinese Communist Party’s Central Committee.

China's economic growth slowed for a second straight quarter&nbsp;from July to September, official data released on Monday showed, underscoring headwinds from U.S. tariffs and weakness in some local industries.The gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.8% year-over-year, in line with economists' estimates from Reuters. However, the rate was lower than the 5.2% growth in the April-June period and 5.4% in the January-March period. China is aiming for full-year growth of around 5%.What The Data RevealsThe world's second-largest economy continues to grapple with a host of challenges, including renewed trade tensions with the United States, weak domestic demand, and a persistent slump in the property market.Retail sales, a major gauge of consumption, rose by 3% in September, down from 3.4% in August. Industrial output grew by 6.5% last month, accelerating from a 5.2% rise in August.Private investment, a gauge of investor confidence, declined by 3.1% in the first nine months of the year, compared with a 2.3% decline in the January-August period last year.Other Economic IndicatorsMeanwhile, other economic indicators released on Monday will also likely weigh on trading in the Chinese market. The country's central bank kept the benchmark lending rates unchanged for the fifth consecutive month, in line with expectations.Chinese President Xi Jinping and the country's top leaders, known as the Central Committee, will convene for the "Fourth Plenum" on Monday, a three-day closed-door meeting to discuss China's next five-year plan.Separately, data from China's customs department showed that the country's exports to North Korea, a heavily sanctioned nation, rose 30.75% year-over-year last month, according to a Reuters report. They included soybean oil, processed hair and wool for wig-making, petroleum bitumen, and granulated sugar.Market SnapshotDespite economic headwinds, Chinese stocks — including U.S.-listed ones — are rallying, driven by AI-fueled gains in Alibaba and other major tech firms.So far this year, the iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI), which tracks major Chinese companies, and the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB), which tracks Internet and tech companies, have gained around 37%. That's three times the 12.7% gains in the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), which tracks the benchmark S&amp;P 500 stocks.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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China's GDP Growth Slows Amid Renewed Trade Tensions With US

GDP grew 4.8% in the third quarter, deaccelerating from the 5.2% growth in the April-June period and the 5.4% in the January-March period.

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