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Snap, Inc. is a technology company, which engages in the provision of a visual messaging application that was created to help people communicate through short videos and images. The company was founded by Frank Reginald Brown IV, Evan Thomas Spiegel, and Robert C. Murphy in 2010 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

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Snap Inc

Snap is trending as investors weigh the stock's turnaround potential and recent cost-cutting measures against ongoing concerns about North American user growth and leadership direction. The community remains deeply divided, with some betting on a breakout driven by AR innovation and improved profitability, while others view the stock as a perennial underperformer waiting for a management overhaul.

SoundHound AI, Inc. engages in the development, owning, and commercialization of voice, sound, and natural language artificial intelligence technologies and related activities. The company was founded on September 2, 2005 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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SoundHound AI Inc

SoundHound AI is experiencing heightened volatility and intense debate among investors as they position themselves for upcoming earnings, with discussion centered on the launch of its new Agentic AI platform, OASYS, and a flurry of strategic partnership news. While bulls cite growing institutional interest and technical potential as signs of a pending breakout, bears continue to express skepticism regarding the company's profitability and reliance on legacy acquisitions.

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Investors are actively debating whether SLV is entering a long-term bull market fueled by industrial demand and geopolitical instability, or if it is currently a trap prone to price manipulation and volatility. Community sentiment remains deeply divided, with some traders citing supply deficits and potential short squeezes, while others point to weak price action and ongoing correlation with oil prices as reasons for skepticism.

Flutter Entertainment Plc engages in the business of online betting and gaming. It operates through the following segments: UK and Ireland, Australia, International, and US. The UK and Ireland segment includes the operations of Sky Betting and Gaming, Paddy Power, Betfair, and tombola. The Australia segment focuses on sports betting services provided to Australian customers online. The International segment relates to poker, casino, rummy, lottery, and sports betting. The US segment includes sports betting, daily fantasy sports, and gaming services. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Flutter Entertainment Plc

Flutter Entertainment is experiencing heightened volatility and bearish sentiment as the company navigates a leadership transition at its FanDuel division following the departure of its CEO. Investors are closely monitoring how the incoming leadership will address intensifying competition from prediction markets and a recent reduction in full-year earnings guidance.

Opendoor Technologies, Inc. engages in the operation of buying, selling, and trading of residential properties online. The company was founded by Eric Wu on December 30, 2013, and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.

Opendoor Technologies Inc

Opendoor Technologies is trending as investors and the 'Open Army' community brace for an upcoming earnings release that many see as a critical test of management's turnaround strategy. Discussions are dominated by speculation over potential short-squeeze activity, the impact of recent housing market data, and high expectations for forward-looking guidance.

NVIDIA Corp. engages in the design and manufacture of computer graphics processors, chipsets, and related multimedia software. It operates through the following segments: Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) and Compute & Networking. The Graphics segment includes GeForce GPUs for gaming and PCs, the GeForce NOW game streaming service and related infrastructure, Quadro and NVIDIA RTX GPUs for enterprise workstation graphics, virtual GPU, or vGPU, software for cloud-based visual and virtual computing, automotive platforms for infotainment systems, and Omniverse Enterprise software for building and operating metaverse and 3D internet applications. The Compute & Networking segment consists of Data Center accelerated computing platforms and end-to-end networking platforms including Quantum for InfiniBand and Spectrum for Ethernet, NVIDIA DRIVE automated-driving platform and automotive development agreements, Jetson robotics and other embedded platforms, NVIDIA AI Enterprise and other software, and DGX Cloud software and services. The company was founded by Jen Hsun Huang, Chris A. Malachowsky, and Curtis R. Priem in April 1993 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

NVIDIA Corp

NVIDIA is surging as investors react to a strategic partnership with Corning to scale optical fiber production for AI infrastructure, further solidifying its dominant position in the AI hardware ecosystem. The stock is seeing significant bullish sentiment and heavy call option flow, with market participants eagerly rotating into the company ahead of its upcoming earnings report.

Ernexa Therapeutics, Inc. engages in the provision of cell engineering therapies. It is involved in the development of mRNA cell engineering technologies to repair cellular dysfunction and treat a range of therapeutic indications. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

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Ernexa Therapeutics is trending following the release of preclinical data showing its ERNA-101 candidate achieved complete tumor clearance in ovarian cancer models. While the community is debating the significance of these animal studies versus the risks of potential future dilution, traders are actively monitoring the stock for momentum and a potential short squeeze due to its low float and high borrow costs.

DraftKings, Inc. is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company, which engages in the provision of online sports betting, online casino, daily fantasy sports product offerings, DraftKings Marketplace, retail sportsbook, media, and other consumer product offerings. The company was founded by Jason D. Robins, Matthew Kalish, and Paul Liberman on December 31, 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

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DraftKings Inc

DraftKings is facing heightened scrutiny and bearish sentiment as the community closely monitors regulatory crackdowns on prediction markets and concerns over management's share-selling activity. Traders are particularly focused on upcoming earnings, debating whether the stock's recent volatility represents a structural decline or a setup for a potential rebound.

PENN Entertainment, Inc. engages in the provision of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming services. It operates through the following business segments: Northeast, South, West, Midwest, Interactive, and Other. The Northeast segment includes Ameristar East Chicago, Hollywood Casino, Hollywood Gaming, Marquee, and Plainridge Park Casino operations. The South segment manages 1st Jackpot Casino, Ameristar Vicksburg, Boomtown, Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast, Hollywood Casino Tunica, L’Auberge, and Margaritaville Resort Casino. The West segment is involved in Ameristar Black Hawk, Cactus Petes and Horseshu, M Resort Spa Casino, and Zia Park Casino operations. The Midwest segment focuses on Ameristar Council Bluffs, Argosy Casino, Hollywood Casino, Prairie State Gaming, and River City Casino operations. The Interactive segment refers to an online gaming portfolio which includes ESPN BET, Hollywood Casino, theScore Bet, and PENN Game Studios. The Other segment consists of stand-alone racing operations, namely Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club, Sam Houston, and Valley Race Park. The company was founded by Peter M. Carlino in 1982 and is headquartered in Wyomissing, PA.

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PENN Entertainment Inc.

PENN Entertainment is drawing attention as investors weigh the impact of mixed Q4 earnings and ongoing management pressure, with the community closely tracking whether the current digital strategy and cost-saving initiatives can offset competitive challenges. Shareholders remain divided, balancing optimism over regional casino performance and new board oversight against frustrations regarding long-term stock stagnation and the company's path to profitability in the interactive sector.

Whirlpool Corp. engages in the manufacturing and marketing of home appliances. Its products include home laundry appliances, refrigerators and freezers, cooking appliances, home dishwashers, and room air-conditioning equipment, mixers, and portable household appliances. The firm's brands include Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, and Indesit. It operates through the following geographical segments: Major Domestic Appliances (MDA) North America, Major Domestic Appliances (MDA) Latin America, Small Domestic Appliances (SDA) Global, and Others. The company was founded by Emory Upton, Fred Upton, and Louis C. Upton on November 11, 1911 and is headquartered in Benton Harbor, MI.

Whirlpool Corp.

Whirlpool is trending following a significant share price decline after an earnings report revealed recession-level demand for appliances and the suspension of its dividend. Investors are actively debating the company's long-term viability, with many focused on whether this represents a bottoming point for a cyclical play or a deeper structural decline.

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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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