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Meta Platforms, Inc. engages in the development of social media applications. It builds technology that helps people connect and share, find communities, and grow businesses. It operates through the Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL) segments. The FoA segment consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and other services. The RL segment includes augmented, mixed and virtual reality related consumer hardware, software, and content. The company was founded by Mark Elliot Zuckerberg, Dustin Moskovitz, Chris R. Hughes, Andrew McCollum, and Eduardo P. Saverin on February 4, 2004, and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

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Meta Platforms Inc

META is trending due to concerns about increased spending on AI and infrastructure, despite strong revenue growth and a one-time tax charge impacting EPS. The community is debating whether the sell-off is an overreaction and a buying opportunity, or a sign of weakening profitability and a shift in investor sentiment. Some traders are anticipating a bounce back to the 50-day moving average, while others see further downside potential.

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

United States Antimony Corp.

United States Antimony Corp

UAMY is trending due to renewed discussions around antimony supply and potential impacts from trade relations, particularly regarding export controls from China and a recently rejected acquisition offer. Community members are weighing the implications of these factors on the company's future, discussing the possibility of a short squeeze, and the potential for government support to bolster domestic antimony production.

Alphabet, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in software, health care, transportation, and other technologies. It operates through the following segments: Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets. The Google Services segment includes products and services, such as ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Google Maps, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. The Google Cloud segment refers to infrastructure and platform services, collaboration tools, and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment relates to the sale of healthcare-related services and internet services. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on October 2, 2015 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

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Alphabet Inc Class A

Alphabet's stock is trending as strong AI demand and advertising growth drove its Q3 revenue above expectations, prompting increased capital expenditure forecasts and community excitement. Investors are reacting positively to Alphabet's favored cash flow strategy and AI investments, while some analysts are predicting further gains. Community members are actively discussing the stock's potential to reach new price levels and its long-term investment value.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. engages in the business of developing and operating restaurants that serve a relevant menu of burritos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and salads made using fresh, high-quality ingredients. The company was founded by Steve Ells in 1993 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Chipotle's stock is trending due to concerns about slowing growth and reduced guidance, sparking debate about its valuation and future prospects. Community discussions center on whether the brand is losing its value proposition amid rising prices and inconsistent portions, with some criticizing the CEO's handling of the situation. Investors are weighing whether the dip presents a buying opportunity or signals deeper issues within the company and the broader consumer discretionary sector.

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the development of therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders. The company was founded by Brian Lian and Michael A. Dinerman on September 24, 2012 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

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VKTX is trending as traders discuss potential catalysts from upcoming conferences and strong revenue growth in the obesity sector from competitors. The community speculates about buyout possibilities, comparing VKTX's assets and market cap to recent acquisitions in the space. Bullish sentiment remains high due to positive clinical data and analysts' price targets.

Microsoft Corp. engages in the development and support of software, services, devices, and solutions. It operates through the following segments: Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing. The Productivity and Business Processes segment is composed of products and services relating to productivity, communication, and information services such as Office Commercial, Office Consumer, LinkedIn, and Dynamics business solutions. The Intelligent Cloud segment consists of public, private, and hybrid server products and cloud services for businesses and developers, as well as enterprise and partner services. The More Personal Computing segment refers to products and services including Windows operating system, Windows cloud services, Surface, HoloLens, personal computer accessories, Xbox hardware, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Microsoft News, and Microsoft Edge. The company was founded by Paul Gardner Allen and William Henry Gates, III in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, WA.

Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Corp

Microsoft is trending amid mixed reactions to its earnings, with analysts debating the impact of AI spending on future growth; despite strong cloud performance, some express concerns about increased capital expenditures. Community discussions revolve around whether the company's valuation remains justified in light of its AI investments and competition in the cloud sector, with some speculating on a potential post-earnings dip.

Roblox Corp. engages in the provision of online gaming services. Its platform consists of Roblox Client, Roblox Studio, and Roblox Cloud. Roblox Client is an application that allows users to explore 3D digital worlds. Roblox Studio is the toolset that allows developers and creators to build, publish, and operate 3D experiences and other content accessed with Roblox Client. Roblox Cloud includes the services and infrastructure that power the human co-experience platforms. The company was founded by Erik Cassel and David B. Baszucki in March 2004 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

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Roblox Corp.

Roblox ($RBLX) is trending amid discussions around its Q3 earnings report, which showed higher revenue and lower EPS than expected, alongside FY25 bookings guidance. The community is actively debating the company's valuation and future prospects, while some express concerns related to broader market conditions and commentary around the platform's content.

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GOOG is trending amid positive sentiment driven by AI advancements and anticipation of strong earnings, with the community discussing potential for the stock to reach new highs. Upgrades from analysts and excitement around cloud and AI revenue are fueling optimism, although some traders are wary of a potential pullback after recent gains. Additionally, a new partnership between Google and NextEra Energy to restart a nuclear plant in Iowa is generating some buzz.

Eli Lilly & Co. engages in the discovery, development, manufacture, and sale of pharmaceutical products. The firm's products consist of diabetes, oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and other products and therapies. The company was founded by Eli Lilly in May 1876 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

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Eli Lilly is trending due to strong Q3 earnings, driven by high demand for weight loss drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound, which beat revenue expectations and raised the FY25 guidance. The community is focused on the impact of this GLP-1 momentum, potential FDA approvals, and the company's strategic partnerships in AI, viewing LLY as a leader in the pharmaceutical sector.

ARB IOT Group Ltd. is a holding company that engages in the provision of solutions for the integration of IoT systems and devices. It operates through the Internet of Things and Investment Holding and Others segments. The company was founded on March 1, 2022 and is headquartered in Singapore.

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ARBB is trending due to significant after-hours momentum, with community members highlighting its low float and potential for a short squeeze, reminiscent of other recent runners. Traders are actively discussing entry points, price targets, and potential overnight holds, while also pointing to contracts of nearly $100 million. Despite the excitement, some caution against chasing the pump, noting the stock's volatile history.

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Defender Capital, a long-term shareholder of STAAR Surgical Company, on Tuesday expressed opposition to the firm’s proposed acquisition by Alcon Inc.Defender Capital owns 1.5% of STAAR’s common stock. “The proposed sale of STAAR to Alcon for $28 per share significantly undervalues the company, especially when considering the STAAR board of directors' rejection of Alcon's previous offer for $58 per share in cash only sixteen months ago,” the shareholder said.Defender Capital further <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/defender-capital-opposes-staar-surgicals-proposed-sale-to-alcon-302577240.html">added</a> that it sees no compelling reason to sell STAAR at this time, with recent optimistic projections and outlook. The shareholder also expressed disappointment at the company board, alleging that the proposed transaction is ‘ill-advised’ and does not reflect STAAR’s prospects as a standalone company.Shares of <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/STAA">STAAR Surgical</a> Company traded nearly 2% lower on Tuesday. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around STAA stock stayed within the ‘bearish’ territory while message volume remained at ‘normal’ levels.Defender Capital is not the only one to oppose the proposed acquisition. Last month, Hong Kong-headquartered investment management firm Yunqi Capital, which holds a 5.1% stake in STAAR, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/staar-surgical-shareholder-yunqi-capital-opposes-proposed-merger-with-alcon/chDQFDHR32a">alleged</a> in a letter to other shareholders that it would not necessarily be opposed to a potential merger of the two companies at an appropriate price or on other appropriate terms, but opposed the deal on the terms announced in August.Before Yunqi, Broadwood Partners, L.P., and its affiliates also announced their intention to vote against the proposed acquisition. Broadwood is STAAR’s largest shareholder, owning 27.5% of the company’s outstanding common shares.STAAR is a manufacturer of phakic intraocular lenses, a vision correction solution that reduces or eliminates the need for glasses or contact lenses. Alcon said in early August that the companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Alcon will purchase all outstanding shares of STAAR common stock for $28 per share in cash. The transaction is expected to close in about six to 12 months and represents a total equity value of approximately $1.5 billion, it added.STAA stock is up 8% this year and down approximately 23% over the past 12 months.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/ford-shares-slump-after-reports-of-fire-at-aluminum-supplier-plant/ch6PW0NR3ha">Ford Shares Slump 5% After Reports Of Fire At Aluminum Supplier Plant: Retail Dismisses The Dip As ‘Short-Lived’</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Editor's Note: The story has been updated to reflect Broadwood Partners' accurate stake in STAAR Surgical Company.

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STAAR Surgical’s Long-Term Shareholder Says Proposed Deal With Alcon Undervalues The Company

Defender Capital, which owns 1.5% of STAAR’s common stock, highlighted STAAR’s board of directors' rejection of Alcon's previous offer of $58 per share in cash.

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Defender Capital, which owns 1.5% of STAAR’s common stock, highlighted STAAR’s board of directors' rejection of Alcon's previous offer of $58 per share in cash.


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H&amp;E Equipment Services (HEES) stock garnered retail attention on Monday after the company’s fourth-quarter earnings beat Wall Street’s estimates.On Friday, the company reported adjusted earnings of $36.1 million, or $0.99 per share, for the fourth quarter. According to Koyfin data, analysts, on average, expected the company to post $0.78 per share.The equipment rental company reported quarterly sales of $384.1 million, compared with Wall Street’s estimated $372.5 million.The company’s rental revenue rose 0.9% to $283 million compared to the same period last year.It reported fourth-quarter net income of $32.8 million, or $0.90 per share, compared to $53.5 million, or $1.47 per share, last year.The company said that average rental rates fell 1.1% from the year-ago quarter and 0.3% sequentially.At the end of the fourth quarter, the original equipment cost of the company’s rental fleet was about $2.9 billion, a 5.5% rise compared to last year.H&amp;E Equipment said its rental equipment sales fell 30.1% to $28.4 million, while new equipment sales more than doubled to $20.9 million.Last week, H&amp;E Equipment Services agreed to <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/h-and-e-equipment-stock-hits-record-high-after-better-offer/ch5YwIfRv1">be acquired</a> by Herc Holdings for $104.89 per share after outbidding United Rentals.Herc had said that its proposal represents a 14% premium to United Rentals’ cash-capped consideration.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits remained in the ‘extremely bullish’ (85/100) territory while retail chatter was ‘high.’<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:807/178;" src="https://st-everywhere-cms-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/HEES_Feb_24_e55e3a3923.JPG" alt="HEES’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 02:21 a.m. ET on Feb. 24, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="807" height="178"><figcaption>HEES’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 02:21 a.m. ET on Feb. 24, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Over the past week, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/HEES">H&amp;E Equipment shares</a> have gained 11%, while over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 81%.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/esab-stock-receives-evercore-upgrade-after-recent-selloff-retail-stays-bullish/chdP80BRx5">ESAB Stock Receives Evercore Upgrade After Recent Selloff, Retail Stays Bullish</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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H&E Equipment Services Stock In Spotlight After Q4 Earnings Beat, Retail Stays Ecstatic

The equipment rental company reported quarterly sales of $384.1 million, compared with Wall Street’s estimated $372.5 million.

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