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BYTE is a novel meme token that creatively intertwines the worlds of cryptocurrency and popular culture. Inspired by Grok's answer to "What would you name your dog?", Grok answered, 'Byte.' When Grok was asked who created Byte, it says he was created by the xAI team lead by Elon Musk as a gift to Grok AI to keep him company in the metaverse. BYTE serves as a playful reference to the unit of digital information, as well as a nod to the AI's technological nature. Distinctively, Byte acts as a gateway towards Ai adoption and stands out in the crypto space due to its zero-tax policy, a feature that is increasingly appealing to many investors. Additionally, it upholds the principles of transparency and investor trust by having its liquidity permanently burned and the contract ownership renounced. This ensures that Byte remains a community-driven project, with its fate firmly in the hands of its holders. The combination of a playful theme, generative AI, and a nod to a tech icon makes Byte an intriguing addition to the meme token ecosystem, especially AI related meme coins.  Through pioneering AI this story has grown more and more robust and continues to evolve, Byte pledges its dedication to community efforts and and has consistently appeared in the Top 10 of LunarCrush’s social engagement leaderboards on multiple occasions.

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BYTE is trending as community members express strong bullish sentiment and highlight its potential within the meme industry. Some are pointing to Elon Musk's past reposts and the strength of the BYTE community as key factors. The community also celebrates trending on UpDog.

Rumble, Inc. engages in operating an online neutral video platform. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Canada, and Other. The company was founded in October 2013 by Chris Pavlovski and is headquartered in Longboat Key, FL.

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Rumble Inc

Rumble is trending due to a recently announced partnership with Perplexity, an AI search model, sparking discussions about its potential impact. While some community members express excitement about the deal and the possibility of a short squeeze given high short interest, others are skeptical, citing the company's financials and past unfulfilled promises. Some are highlighting the stock's connection to figures in the Trump administration, while others are focused on crypto-related aspects of Rumble's business.

Q/C Technologies, Inc. operates as a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, which engages in the development of drug products to extend healthy lifespan. It focuses on developing two novel therapeutic platforms, MyMD-1 and SUPERA-CBD, which aim to treat the causes of disease rather than just addressing the symptoms. MyMD-1 is a clinical-stage small molecule that regulates the immune system to control TNF-a, which drives chronic inflammation, and other pro-inflammatory cytokines. SUPERA-CBD is a synthetic derivative of cannabidiol being developed to treat conditions such as epilepsy, chronic pain, depression, as well as neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Q/C Technologies ($QCLS) is trending as it shifts focus to quantum-class computing for cryptocurrency, securing exclusive rights to LightSolver's laser-based processing units, which the community believes offers a faster and more energy-efficient blockchain infrastructure. This pivot, combined with a recent ticker change, has sparked discussions of potential energy savings and comparisons to other high-flying quantum stocks. Some traders are closely watching for news and contract announcements.

Rigetti Computing, Inc. provides full-stack quantum computing services. It serves global enterprise, government, and research clients through its Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services platform. The company was founded by Chad Rigetti in 2013 and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA.

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RGTI is trending as the quantum computing sector gains attention, fueled by recent purchase orders for Rigetti's systems. Community members are actively discussing the company's valuation, potential stock offerings, and the possibility of a short squeeze. The stock's high volatility and strong market interest in quantum technology contribute to the ongoing conversation.

Tesla, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of electric vehicles and energy generation and storage systems. It operates through the Automotive and Energy Generation and Storage segments. The Automotive segment includes the design, development, manufacture, sale, and lease of electric vehicles as well as sales of automotive regulatory credits. The Energy Generation and Storage segment is involved in the design, manufacture, installation, sale, and lease of solar energy generation, energy storage products, and related services and sales of solar energy systems incentives. The company was founded by Jeffrey B. Straubel, Elon Reeve Musk, Martin Eberhard, and Marc Tarpenning on July 1, 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Tesla Inc

Tesla's stock is trending amid discussions about delivery numbers, with some questioning their validity and the impact of expiring tax credits. Community sentiment is mixed, with debates around valuation, potential support levels, and whether recent price movements represent a buying opportunity or a sign of further decline. Elon Musk's actions and statements, including urging followers to cancel Netflix, are also impacting the conversation around the stock.

A project grown out of the community's love and passion for the weed culture. Launched around early 2025, $weedcoin, “Like Bitcoin but way higher,” emphasizes its alignment with cannabis culture and a laid-back vibe. Unlike other Weed communities, this project leans heavily into community engagement over technical utility, aiming to build a “stoner community” through social media presence and decentralized governance. We also aim to focus on onboarding web2 businesses and users onto web3 through the token.

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WEEDCOIN is trending amid community enthusiasm, with some calling it "like Bitcoin but way higher." The community is rallying around the self-proclaimed "culture coin," with discussions around token burns and its potential use in Thailand.

D-Wave Quantum, Inc. engages in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It provides customers with access to the company’s quantum computing systems via the cloud in the form of quantum computing as a service. It offers professional services such as customer assistance in identifying and implementing quantum-computing applications. The company was founded on January 25, 2022 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

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D-Wave (QBTS) is a hot topic, with community members debating its potential amid news of partnerships and government interest in quantum computing. Some traders are eyeing specific price levels for potential swings, while others express skepticism and highlight the stock's volatility. Discussion also includes short interest and the potential for a short squeeze.

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 community discusses its potential to break key resistance levels amid broader crypto market momentum. Bullish sentiment is fueled by anticipation of upcoming ETF decisions and increased institutional interest, though some traders remain cautious of potential pullbacks. Discussions also include the impact of recent news events, such as leadership changes at Ripple.

Bitcoin is the first successful internet money based on peer-to-peer technology; whereby no central bank or authority is involved in the transaction and production of the Bitcoin currency. It was created by an anonymous individual/group under the name, Satoshi Nakamoto. The source code is available publicly as an open source project, anybody can look at it and be part of the developmental process.  Bitcoin is changing the way we see money as we speak. The idea was to produce a means of exchange, independent of any central authority, that could be transferred electronically in a secure, verifiable and immutable way. It is a decentralized peer-to-peer internet currency making mobile payment easy, very low transaction fees, protects your identity, and it works anywhere all the time with no central authority and banks.  Bitcoin is designed to have only 21 million BTC ever created, thus making it a deflationary currency. Bitcoin uses the SHA-256 hashing algorithm with an average transaction confirmation time of 10 minutes. Miners today are mining Bitcoin using ASIC chip dedicated to only mining Bitcoin, and the hash rate has shot up to peta hashes.  Being the first successful online cryptography currency, Bitcoin has inspired other alternative currencies such as Litecoin, Peercoin, Primecoin, and so on.  The cryptocurrency then took off with the innovation of the turing-complete smart contract by Ethereum which led to the development of other amazing projects such as EOS, Tron, and even crypto-collectibles such as CryptoKitties.

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Bitcoin is trending as it approaches previous all-time highs, sparking excitement about potential new records. Community members are actively discussing price targets and whether current momentum will continue, with some pointing to institutional adoption and potential ETF approvals as bullish catalysts. Related blockchain plays are also gaining attention amid the renewed crypto fervor.

USA Rare Earth, Inc. is domestic supplier of rare earth magnets and heavy rare earth elements. It is developing a vertically integrated, domestic supply chain for rare earth element magnet production, with a facility in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and mining rights to the Round Top heavy rare earth and critical minerals deposit in West Texas. The company was founded in May 2019 and is headquartered in Stillwater, OK.

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USA Rare Earth Inc

USAR is trending due to discussions around potential government contracts and its role in securing rare earth metals independence from China. Community members are actively analyzing unusual options activity, potential catalysts from microgrid initiatives, and the impact of a CEO appearance on CNBC. The stock is also being discussed in relation to the broader rare earth metals sector and government support for domestic production.

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Retail traders were buzzing about Alibaba late Tuesday, following the release of its largest Qwen AI model and rise in the company's Hong Kong shares.On Stocktwits, BABA was the top trending ticker, even as retail sentiment for the stock was 'bearish' as of the last reading. Notably,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BABA">BABA stock</a> has climbed sharply, rising about 37% since the company's quarterly report on Aug. 29.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:479/71;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_09_24_at_9_40_46_AM_png_5bf90c618d.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-09-24 at 9.40.46 AM.png" width="479" height="71"><figcaption>BABA sentiment and message volume as of September 23 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>The Chinese tech giant announced Wednesday (early morning Beijing time) Qwen3-Max. The model, its largest to date, uses 1 trillion parameters and shows particular strength in code generation and autonomous agent capabilities.The model was unveiled at Alibaba's annual Apsara Conference, currently underway in Hangzhou, China. Alibaba's shares (9988.HK) were up nearly 7% in afternoon trading in Hong Kong.Investors and the tech industry are seemingly impressed by the speed of Alibaba's AI innovation. The company has rolled out several new Qwen models, including the predecessor Qwen2.5-Max, as well as new multi-modal and code generation-focused models, this year.Alibaba is also advancing tech areas such as&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/alibaba-stock-rises-over-2-premarket/chDGSBYRdCr">custom chip development</a> and striking frequent&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/alibaba-leads-60-m-financing-in-ai-video-tool-pix-verse-s-parent-a-isphere/chwNaMlRdHM">investment deals</a> with tech startups.Separately, investor Cathie Wood's ARK Investment Management bought Alibaba shares on Monday, after&nbsp;a four-year hiatus. That move is seen as a key bullish signal.Stocktwits users were forecasting $200 and even $300 levels for Alibaba's U.S. stock, which closed $163.08 on Tuesday.Last week, Susquehanna raised its price target on Alibaba to $190 from $175 and kept a 'Positive' rating on the shares. The firm stated that while the company's first-quarter results were more mixed overall, AI and Cloud revenue growth continued to accelerate, driven by faster public cloud adoption and strong demand for AI-related products.&nbsp;Year-to-date, BABA has gained over 95%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/has-costco-removed-xbox-from-its-us-uk-online-stores/chDKFCFR3dO">Has Costco Removed Xbox From Its US And UK Online Stores?</a>

Alibaba Group office building in Chongqing Municipality, China, pictured on March 23, 2025. (LI HONGBO/Feature China/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

Alibaba Retail Buzz Heats Up On Biggest AI Model Unveiling Yet, Stock Jumps In Hong Kong

With its U.S. shares up over 95% this year, thanks to a fast pace of AI rollout, Alibaba is at the top of investors' radar.

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A long-awaited meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is more likely to take place in 2026 than this fall, despite Trump hinting otherwise last week.U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue said Tuesday that while the presidents are “looking forward” to meeting, the timeline has shifted. He spoke alongside a bipartisan delegation of lawmakers on the first congressional trip to Beijing since 2019, according to a CNBC&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/23/trump-xi-meeting-likely-to-happen-early-next-year-says-ambassador.html">report</a>.The group, led by Rep. Adam Smith, met Premier Li Qiang and Vice Premier He Lifeng to discuss the recent Trump–Xi call, as well as tensions over TikTok’s ownership. Smith said communication between the two sides remains difficult, noting they are “still talking past each other.”Last week, Trump said that trade talks in Madrid&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-hints-at-tik-tok-deal-after-us-china-trade-talks-in-europe/chwwaeBRdUX">“went very well,”</a> hinting at progress on a potential TikTok deal as a U.S. ban loomed. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed at the time that negotiators had reached a “framework” agreement to pivot TikTok toward U.S. ownership.&nbsp;The talks also drew attention after China’s antitrust regulator announced that Nvidia&nbsp;had violated monopoly rules, prompting concerns over the timing, as discussions were underway.Perdue called the relationship between Trump and Xi “encouraging,” even as Beijing’s readout of their recent call made no mention of meeting plans that Trump outlined on social media.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment was ‘bullish’ for the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) and the iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI), with high message volume for SPY and low for MCHI, while sentiment on the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was ‘neutral’ despite high activity.So far this year,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPY</a> is up 14.8% and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">QQQ</a> has gained 18.2%, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MCHI">MCHI</a> has outperformed with a 38.9% rise.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

So far this year, SPY is up 14.8% and QQQ has gained 18.2%, while MCHI has outperformed with a 38.9% rise. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Trump-Xi Meeting Likely Delayed To 2026 Despite Hints Of A Fall Summit Amid TikTok And Trade Tensions

 U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue said the timeline for the Trump–Xi summit has shifted, even as both leaders signal interest in meeting.

Chinese tech stocks in Hong Kong&nbsp;rose on Thursday,&nbsp;driven by AI-driven momentum in heavyweights such as Baidu and semiconductor companies, drawing fresh attention from U.S. investors.The surge comes after China reportedly ordered top tech firms to halt AI chip purchases from Nvidia and cancel existing orders.The Hang Seng Tech Index, which tracks the 30 largest HSI-listed technology companies, mainly Chinese internet, fintech, and e-commerce firms, rose as much as 2% to its highest level since November 2021. The day before, the index rose 4.2%.Chinese chip companies Hua Hong Semiconductor and SMIC saw their shares rise by 13% and 8.3%, respectively. Baidu shares rose 1.7%,&nbsp;while Alibaba shares, which&nbsp;had climbed over 34% in the past month, ended lower.On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment was 'bullish' for&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BIDU">Baidu's U.S.-listed shares</a>, and 'neutral' for&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BABA">Alibaba's U.S.-listed shares</a>, just as U.S. premarket trading on Thursday. BABA and BIDU stocks fell 1.2% in the early minutes.&nbsp;&nbsp;Analysts said the Nvidia chip sales ban presents an opportunity for Chinese chip companies, according to a Bloomberg&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-18/chinese-tech-stocks-soar-on-ai-buying-nvidia-ban-tailwind">report</a>. Alibaba recently won a chip order from China Unicom.Meanwhile, Huawei added to Nvidia’s pressure on Thursday by&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/18/huawei-atlas-950-960-ai-chip-cluster-node-processor-nvidia-china-us-rtx-blackwell.html">unveiling</a> new AI computing systems powered by its in-house Ascend chips and announcing plans to launch its “Atlas 950 SuperCluster” as early as next year.The Financial Times, which first reported China's latest regulatory action on Wednesday, stated that&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nvidia-stock-draws-significant-investor-interest-after-this-development-in-china/chDGVuRRd6c">officials now believe</a> that Chinese AI processors have reached, or even surpassed, the performance levels of the restricted U.S. chips.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/retailers-rush-holiday-goods-into-us-ports-to-blunt-hit-from-trump-tariffs/chDcFNsR3GL">Christmas Comes Early: Retailers Rush Holiday Goods Into US Ports To Blunt Hit From Trump Tariffs</a>

An employee works on the production line of semiconductors on September 8, 2025 in Huangshan, Anhui Province of China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)

Alibaba, Baidu Boost Chinese Stocks In Hong Kong As Nvidia Faces Beijing Clampdown; Huawei's AI Push Adds Pressure

he Hang Seng Tech Index hit a near-four-year high after China reportedly ordered top tech firms to halt AI chip purchases from Nvidia and cancel existing orders.

U.S. and Chinese officials kicked off a multi-day summit in Madrid, Spain, on Sunday, with the discussions on day one revolving around the looming divestiture of TikTok, trade, and the economy.A U.S. delegation helmed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with a Chinese group led by Vice Premier He Lifeng for almost six hours on Sunday, Bessent said, according to a Bloomberg&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-14/us-china-officials-kick-off-economic-trade-talks-in-madrid">report</a>.U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters later on Sunday that the talks are "going fine," but said that TikTok's fate will be determined by Beijing's actions. "We may let it die, or we may — I don't know, it depends up to China," Trump reportedly said.The meetings in Spain are also expected to lay the groundwork for a potential meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in October in South Korea, according to Bloomberg.While TikTok is the more pressing issue, officials would also prefer to make headway in trade discussions. Last month, the two sides agreed to delay the implementation of tariffs by another 90 days to Nov. 10.Meanwhile, ByteDance's TikTok is required to either sell its operations to a U.S. company or shut down by Sept. 17. Trump has extended the deadline several times, with a source telling Reuters that another extension is likely.TikTok had not been discussed in previous rounds of U.S.-China trade talks in Geneva, London, and Stockholm.The talks follow China launching two investigations targeting the U.S. semiconductor industry, including an anti-dumping probe relating to certain American-made analog IC chips. The probes came shortly after the U.S. added 23 more China-based companies to its entity list, which imposes restrictions on businesses deemed to be "acting contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the U.S."So far this year, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MCHI">iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI)</a>, which tracks Chinese stocks, has gained 38% year-to-date, more than three times the 11.5% gains in&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)</a>. The Stocktwits sentiment was ‘bearish’ for MCHI, and ‘bullish’ for SPY, as of late Sunday.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, pictured on a September 11, 2025 event at Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

US, China Resume Trade Talks In Spain With TikTok Divestiture Talks Taking Center Stage

This is the fourth meeting between the two sides in four months.

China has threatened Mexico with countermeasures should it formalize its plan to hike tariffs on Asia-made cars to 50%."China will take necessary measures," China’s Ministry of Commerce said in a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mofcom.gov.cn/xwfb/xwfyrth/art/2025/art_e6fa3d4bfa6b48c8b49ccfc833a330f2.html">statement</a> Thursday, responding to Mexico’s plans to impose tariffs ranging from 10% to 50% on goods from nations without a free trade agreement with it, which includes China."Any unilateral tax increase by the Mexican side, even within the framework of WTO rules, will be regarded as appeasement (to the United States) and compromise against unilateral bullying," a translation of the statement read. China believes that such a move would harm the business environment in Mexico.Mexican Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard said Wednesday that the government intends to hike tariffs on vehicles imported from Asia — especially from China — to 50%, up from the present 20%.He added that the measure requires approval from Congress and would be implemented 30 days after authorization.The new tariffs proposed by Mexico will also affect imports from South Korea, India, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, and Turkey. The country's government has&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/mexico-raise-tariffs-cars-china-50-major-overhaul-2025-09-10/">said</a> the move is aimed at protecting local jobs and industry, while analysts believe that it is aimed at placating the U.S.China could respond by restricting exports of minerals critical to the production of cars and other advanced technology, as it has done while countering U.S. tariffs, according to a CNBC&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/12/china-mexico-tariff-hike-countermeasures.html">report</a>.In the two years through July 2024, more than 20 Chinese auto parts and manufacturers have announced over $7 billion in investments in Mexico, according to the advocacy group Coalition for a Prosperous America and reported by CNBC.So far this year,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EWW">iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (EWW)</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MCHI">iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI)</a>, funds tracking Mexican and Chinese stocks, are up about 39%. On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment&nbsp;is ‘bearish’ for both the ETFs.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/open-ai-microsoft-gear-up-for-next-phase-of-partnership-as-chat-gpt-maker-nears-for-profit-conversion/chw8BmhRdw2">OpenAI, Microsoft Gear Up For 'Next Phase’ Of Partnership As ChatGPT Maker Nears For-Profit Conversion</a>

Cars being loaded and unloaded onto a container ship at Taicang Port area in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, on December 12, 2024. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

China Threatens Consequences After Mexico's Plan To Tax Asia-Made Cars At 50%

Mexico claims its tariff plan, which applies to nations without a free trade agreement, is designed to protect local jobs and industry; however, analysts view it as a move to appease the U.S. 

U.S. President Donald Trump’s clampdown on China and the frosty relationship between the two countries have reportedly led American businesses to look elsewhere.&nbsp;The American&nbsp; Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) said in Shanghai on Wednesday that about 47% of U.S. businesses surveyed said they have redirected planned China investments over the past year, marking the highest on record, a CNBC&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/10/record-share-of-us-businesses-divert-china-investments-amcham-shanghai-.html">report</a> stated.The survey was conducted by the association between May 19 and July 20, and the question about investment intention was first asked in the study in 2017.The respondents said they had diverted their investments to Southeast Asia — a region comprising countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Brunei.The investment destination that was favored after Southeast Asia is the Indian subcontinent, comprising countries such as India and Bangladesh, followed by the U.S. and Mexico.Apple, which was almost entirely reliant on China and Chinese firms operating in Taiwan before it began diversifying its supply chain amid geopolitical challenges, has stepped up its efforts in that direction. The tariff standoff has forced the company to manufacture most of its U.S.-bound iPhones in India.The equity markets of both countries have largely shrugged off the tariff threat. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a>, exchange-traded funds (ETF) that track the S&amp;P 500 Index and the Nasdaq 100 Index, have gained 11.63% and 13.85%, respectively, for the year. Meanwhile, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MCHI">iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI)</a> has risen a steeper 35.71%.AmCham Shanghai President Eric Zheng reportedly suggested the 90-day pause the U.S. and China agreed to in August may not be an incentive for the American firms. “For a company, 90 days, that’s just way too short,” he said, adding that supply chain planning is done for a longer term.After the U.S. announced steep tariffs as part of the “Liberation Day” levies in early April, the rates were ratcheted up following moves and counter moves. Since then, the two countries have met at least three times to resolve the trade dispute, although a preliminary framework agreement is yet to be worked out.AmCham Chair Jeffrey Lehman said China’s retaliatory tariffs also dampened investment decisions as inputs used to build products are often sourced from the U.S.&nbsp;The survey also found that U.S. companies viewed their Chinese rivals as more advanced on six of the eight criteria, including speed to market and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).Information available on AmCham’s website showed it has more than 3,000 members, including over 1,000 companies ranging from startups to the largest global multinational corporations. It counts among its members companies such as Apple (AAPL), Google (GOOGL), 3M (MMM), Cisco (CSCO), Ford&nbsp; (F), Meta (META), Tesla (TSLA) and NXP (NXPI).For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/lisa-cook-stays-on-fed-board-as-judge-stymies-trump-s-first-for-cause-removal-attempt/chwkcGDRdMk">Lisa Cook Stays On Fed Board as Judge Stymies Trump’s First ‘For Cause’ Removal Attempt</a>

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Trump Tariffs Spark Historic US Business Pullback From China, Trade Body Reveals — New Investment Hotspots Emerge

The survey also found that U.S. companies viewed their Chinese rivals as more advanced on six of the eight criteria, including speed to market and adoption of artificial intelligence.

President Donald Trump’s attempts to remove Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) Governor Lisa Cook, alleging mortgage fraud, faced a setback as a federal court judge temporarily stayed the move.U.S. District Judge for the District Court of Columbia Jia Cobb said, “The Court will enter an injunction directing [Jerome] Powell and the Board of Governors to allow Cook to continue to operate as a member of the Board for the pendency of this litigation.The court declined the government’s request to stay its decision pending any approval, Cobb said in a 49-page ruling.&nbsp; “The public interest in this case is not only limited to the interests of the Executive Branch. There is a substantial public interest in having governmental actors like the President abide by the federal laws.”“The Court recognizes that this case involves the first ‘for cause’ removal of a Federal Reserve Board Governor, and as a result, raises important matters of first impression. However, for the reasons stated in this opinion, the Court finds that the balance of equities would not be in the Government’s favor,” the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show_public_doc?2025cv2903-27">ruling</a> read.The ruling allows Cook to participate in next week’s widely-awaited meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), which is the rate-setting committee of the central bank. The stock market has baked in an interest rate cut at the meeting, with the broader S&amp;P 500 trading shy of its all-time high and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite at a record.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a>, exchange-traded funds (ETF) that track the S&amp;P 500 Index and the Nasdaq 100 Index, have gained 11.63% and 13.85%, respectively, for the year.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward the SPY ETF was ‘bullish’ (56/100) as of late Tuesday, while that toward the QQQ ETF was ‘bearish’ (21/100). The message volume on both streams remained ‘normal.’At the July FOMC meeting, Fed Governors Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman dissented, favoring a rate cut over the central bank's status quo stance. The 7-member board is depleted following the resignation of Adriana Kugler in early August. Trump’s nominee, Stephen Miran, attended the Senate Banking Committee hearing last week and is widely expected to be confirmed.Tuesday’s ruling was in response to a petition filed by the Department of Justice (DoJ), which alleged that Cook had listed two of her properties, an Atlanta condominium and a Michigan home, as her primary residence in 2021 to obtain favorable mortgage terms.The DoJ’s move followed the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s Bill Pulte, making a criminal referral to the agency, and Trump’s attempt to fire the Fed official. Cook subsequently filed a lawsuit, asking the court to declare the president’s firing order as “unlawful and void.” She added Powell as a defendant in the lawsuit.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nvda-orcl-gme-bofa-nclh-what-sparked-heavy-after-hours-trading/chwkbSHRdM0">Nvidia, GameStop, Oracle, Bank of America, Norwegian Cruise Line: What Sparked Heavy After-Hours Trading In These 5 Stocks?</a>

Lisa Cook takes the oath of office to serve as a member of the Board of Governors at the Federal Reserve System on May 23, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

 Lisa Cook Stays On Fed Board As Judge Stymies Trump’s First ‘For Cause’ Removal Attempt

The ruling allows Cook to participate in next week’s widely-awaited meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee, which is the rate-setting committee of the central bank.

China’s services sector grew at the fastest pace since May 2024, driven by a surge in new orders and a stronger-than-expected rise in export business.According to S&amp;P Global data, the headline RatingDog China General Services Business Activity Index rose to 53.0 in August, up from 52.6 in July. The 50 mark separates growth from contraction and extends the current period of growth that began in January 2023.“This was largely driven by more stable domestic demand and a recovery in foreign demand. At the same time, service sector businesses remained optimistic about the future, with overall confidence the joint-highest since March,” Yao Yu, the founder at RatingDog, said.The Chinese economy has struggled to gather momentum after the pandemic, hurt by a property market slowdown and a dip in consumer sentiment. Beijing has taken several steps to boost consumption, including fresh incentives, and has also declared a war on brutal price wars, which have had a deflationary effect on the economy.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MCHI">iShares MSCI China ETF</a> (MCHI) was in the ‘bullish’ territory at the time of writing.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:790/89;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/MCHI_Sept_3_JPG_6fab69e04b.webp" alt="MCHI’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 02:33 a.m. ET on Sept. 3, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="790" height="89"><figcaption>MCHI’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 02:33 a.m. ET on Sept. 3, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>The report added that successful business development efforts, improvements in market conditions, and increased tourism were key drivers of sales growth. China also benefited from strong exports as Beijing and Washington, D.C., agreed to extend a tariff truce in July.However, in a worrying sign, average input costs continued to tick higher in August, based on higher wages and raw material costs, marking the sixth successive month of cost inflation. The Chinese firms opted to absorb most of those cost increases to maintain market share amid intense competition.“The persistent pressure on output prices, and thereby profits, suggests that the service sector recovery may be imbalanced,” Yao noted.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/top-bank-of-japan-official-believes-trump-s-tariffs-go-beyond-economics/chwTnyjRdFu">Top Bank Of Japan Official Believes Trump’s Tariffs Go Beyond Economics: ‘Cultural Protest Against Intellectual Elites’</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Tourists visit the restored old Shanghai commercial street at a shopping mall in Shanghai, China, February 20, 2024. 

China Services Activity Grows At Rapid Pace — Profit Margins Remain A Concern

According to S&P Global data, the headline RatingDog China General Services Business Activity Index rose to 53.0 in August, up from 52.6 in July.

Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly said on Wednesday that the world was staring at a choice of “peace or war” and “dialogues or confrontation,” amid a military parade commemorating the end of the Second World War, attended by the leaders of Russia and North Korea.According to a CNBC <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/03/china-military-day-parade-xi-trump-beijing-us.html">report,</a> Xi also put focus on the role of the Chinese military in defending the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. However, he did not name Taiwan.Xi’s speech came as U.S. President Donald Trump signaled his displeasure about the meeting between American adversaries on his Truth Social platform. Trump asked Xi to recognize U.S. contributions in gaining China’s freedom and also accused Beijing of conspiring against Washington, D.C.“Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against the United States of America,” Trump <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115137717177283585">wrote</a> late on Tuesday.The so-called “Victory Day” parade, commemorating the defeat of invading Japanese forces, has been attended by leaders of over 20 countries, with Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un being the most prominent among the attendees.Beijing aims to bolster its diplomatic footprint amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s “America First” policies, which have raised question marks over Western alliances. Xi intends to present China as the voice of the emerging “Global South.”Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FXI">iShares China Large-Cap ETF</a> was in the ‘bullish’ territory at the time of writing.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:870/97;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/fxi_sept_2_JPG_01ea89a6a9.webp" alt="FXI’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 11:09 p.m. ET on Sept. 2, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="870" height="97"><figcaption>FXI’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 11:09 p.m. ET on Sept. 2, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Earlier this week, China hosted the largest iteration of the Shanghai Co-operation Organization summit in years, which was also attended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While Modi did not attend the parade on Wednesday, he held a <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/sco-summit-pm-modi-calls-for-renewed-focus-on-security-connectivity-and-reform/chvUfekRdV4">bilateral meeting</a> with Xi Jinping for the first time in seven years earlier.Trump said earlier on Tuesday that he had no plans to lower tariffs on India.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-financial-watchdogs-signal-openness-to-spot-crypto-products-amid-trump-push/chwTS6PRdFS">US Financial Watchdogs Signal Openness To Spot Crypto Products Amid Trump’s Push</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

 China’s President Xi Jinping attends a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II, in Tiananmen Square on September 03, 2025.

World Faces ‘Peace Or War’: China's Xi Issues Stark Warning As Trump Cries Conspiracy Against US

Xi also put focus on the role of the Chinese military in defending the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, without naming Taiwan.

China's top economic planner has warned that it would prevent excess competition and wasteful spending in its artificial intelligence sector, even as the country's tech giants roll out new AI models at a rapid clip to catch up with their Western counterparts."We will resolutely avoid disorderly competition or a 'follow-the-crowd' approach," Zhang Kailin, an official with the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), said in a media briefing on Friday, according to a Bloomberg&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-29/china-warns-against-disorderly-competition-in-booming-ai-race">report</a>.The goal is to leverage China's distinctive strengths to foster growth without duplicating efforts, according to Zhang. The NDRC is responsible for formulating and coordinating the country's economic and social development strategies, policies, and reforms.The official's remarks echo those of Chinese President Xi Jinping, who cautioned against excessive investment in AI by local governments last month. Observers noted those comments as evidence of Chinese policymakers' desire to avoid a repeat of the overcapacity seen in other emerging industries, such as electric vehicles, which has contributed to deflationary pressures.Chinese companies, led by Alibaba, Baidu, ByteDance, and DeepSeek, have significantly expanded their AI services this year. Those developments have been funded by the companies themselves, although China has announced a venture capital fund and an action plan to support the growth of the AI industry.The comments about the AI industry come a month after the Chinese regulator, the State Administration for Market Regulation, instructed food delivery players Meituan, Alibaba's Ele.me, and JD Takeaway to tone down spending on promotions and discounts.Meanwhile, top Chinese companies seem to have held up under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. So far this year, the iShares&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MCHI">MSCI China ETF (MCHI)</a> and tech-focused&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/KWEB">KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB)</a>, funds that track Chinese stocks listed in the U.S., have gained over 30%, compared to the 10.6% gains in the benchmark S&amp;P 500.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A worker debugging a humanoid robot at world's first embodied intelligent robot 4S store on August 06, 2025 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

China Warns Against ‘Disorderly’ AI Race As Local Tech Giants Chase US Rivals

The comments follow a Chinese regulator's instruction to the top food delivery players to rein in excessive spending on discounts and promotions.

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