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Valneva SE is a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs. It currently provides three proprietary travel vaccines: IXIARO, DUKORAL, and IXCHIQ. The IXIARO is an inactivated Vero cell culture-derived Japanese encephalitis vaccine indicated for active immunization against Japanese encephalitis in adults, adolescents, children, and infants aged two months and older. The DUKORAL is a drinkable vaccine that helps prevent diarrhea caused by heat-labile toxin-producing ETEC, as well as cholera. The IXCHIQ is a single-dose, live-attenuated vaccine for the prevention of disease caused by chikungunya virus. The company also offers additional vaccines, including VLA1553, VLA15, VLA160, VLA200, VLA1601 and others. Valneva was founded on May 28, 2013 and is headquartered in Saint-Herblain, France.

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Valneva faces immediate scrutiny following the FDA's suspension of its U.S. chikungunya vaccine license due to an adverse event report, though investors are also actively discussing recent international approvals for the vaccine and high anticipation for its Lyme disease candidate with Pfizer, fueling significant buyout speculation.

Airbnb, Inc. engages in the management and operation of an online marketplace. Its marketplace model connects hosts and guests online or through mobile devices to book spaces. The company was founded by Brian Chesky, Nathan Blecharczyk and Joseph Gebbia in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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Airbnb is trending after its recent financial report, which saw the stock rally despite an EPS miss, driven by stronger-than-expected revenue and upbeat guidance on bookings and gross booking value. The community is actively debating this counterintuitive move, with optimists focusing on reaccelerated growth and strategic moves into AI and hotel integration, while skeptics point to the earnings miss and persistent user complaints regarding fees and host quality.

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. engages in the provision of shipping and logistics services. It offers shipping solutions, including the transportation of out-of-gauge cargo, refrigerated cargo, and dangerous and hazardous cargo. The company was founded on June 7, 1945 and is headquartered in Haifa, Israel.

Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd

ZIM Integrated Shipping is trending as the board reviews multiple acquisition offers, having rejected a low-ball bid from its CEO, signaling a higher valuation for the company. The community is actively discussing potential short squeezes and significant upside, buoyed by rising container freight rates and the company's substantial intrinsic value, despite ongoing regulatory and labor considerations regarding a potential sale.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) is a meme token which began as a fun currency and has now transformed into a decentralized ecosystem. During the initial launch, 50% of the supply was allocated into Vitalik Buterin's ethereum wallet.   As a result of that, Vitalik proceeded to donate 10% of his SHIB holdings to a COVID-19 relief effort in India and the remaining 40% is burnt forever. That donation was worth about $1 billion at that time, which makes it one of the largest donation ever in the world.  What is the Shiba Inu community working on right now? The Shiba Inu team launched a decentralized exchange called Shibaswap with 2 new tokens, LEASH and BONE. LEASH is a scarce supply token that is used to offer incentives on Shibaswap. BONE is the governance token for holders to vote on proposals on Doggy DAO.

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Shiba Inu is seeing intense community discussion, driven by speculation of an emerging meme coin season, which has sharply divided investors between those 'buying the dip' for an anticipated rally alongside assets like DOGE and PEPE, and vocal critics who label it a 'scam' amid prevailing market volatility.

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 trending amidst strong community debate, with many anticipating a significant breakout driven by key technical "golden cross" signals and growing institutional adoption such as new ETP holdings and banking support. However, others express frustration over its recent underperformance, sparking discussion on its long-term value as "digital silver" versus its current price action.

The Compound Governance Token is a governance token on the Compound Finance lending protocol, COMP allows the owner to delegate voting rights to the address of their choice; the owner’s wallet, another user, an application, or a DeFi expert. Anybody can participate in Compound governance by receiving delegation, without needing to own COMP.  Anybody with 1% of COMP delegated to their address can propose a governance action; these are simple or complex sets of actions, such as adding support for a new asset, changing an asset’s collateral factor, changing a market’s interest rate model, or changing any other parameter or variable of the protocol that the current administrator can modify.

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Compound (COMP) is trending with intense debate as some investors anticipate a significant run driven by its limited token supply, upcoming V4 developments, and broader altcoin market optimism. Conversely, many express frustration over its inability to hold gains, recurring "pump and dump" patterns, and concerns surrounding the Compound Foundation's treasury and governance, which have led to continued price declines.

What is Amp?  Amp is described as the new digital collateral token offering instant, verifiable assurances for any kind of value transfer. Using Amp, networks like Flexa can quickly and irreversibly secure transactions for a wide variety of asset-related use cases.  How does Amp work?  Amp claims to offer a straightforward but versatile interface for verifiable collateralization through a system of collateral partitions and collateral managers. Where collateral partitions can be designated to collateralize any account, application, or even transaction, and carry balances which are directly verifiable on the Ethereum blockchain, collateral managers are smart contracts that can lock, release, and redirect collateral in these partitions as needed in order to support value transfer activities. Amp supports a wide variety of use cases for collateralization, and also introduces the concept of predefined partition strategies, which can enable special capabilities such as collateral models through which tokens can be staked without ever leaving their original address.

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AMP Token is currently trending as the community intensely debates the potential impact of the ongoing Clarity Act and White House discussions on stablecoin regulation, with many believing these developments will solidify AMP's utility as a critical collateral token for institutional and retail payments. While some investors anticipate massive adoption and price appreciation, others express frustration over long-term underperformance and perceived market manipulation.

EchoStar Corp. engages in the design, development, and distribution of digital set-top boxes and products for direct-to-home satellite service providers. It operates through the following business segments: Pay-TV, Retail Wireless, and Broadband and Satellite Services. The Pay-TV segment business strategy is to be the best provider of video services in the United States by providing products with the best technology, outstanding customer service, and great value. The Retail Wireless segment offers Retail Wireless services as well as a competitive portfolio of wireless devices. The Broadband and Satellite Services segment business strategy is to maintain and improve leadership position and competitive advantage through development of technologies and services marketed to selected sectors within the consumer, enterprise and government markets globally. The company was founded by Charlie William Ergen, Candy Ergen, and James DeFranco in 1980 and is headquartered in Englewood, CO.

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EchoStar Corp

EchoStar is trending as investors keenly eye its substantial stake in SpaceX, which is reportedly advancing towards a potential IPO with significant valuation estimates. The community is actively debating the implications of SpaceX's confirmed merger talks with xAI, viewing EchoStar as a key proxy for gaining exposure to the anticipated public debut of Elon Musk's space ventures.

Fermi, Inc. engages in the development of energy infrastructure. It intends to develop an energy and data center development campus to support the needs of to-be-built AI infrastructure. The company was founded by Rick Perry, Toby Neugebauer and Griffin Perry on January 10, 2025 and is headquartered in Amrillo, TX.

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Fermi is trending as it strengthens its strategic partnership with Hyundai E&C to advance its Project Matador, an 11 GW private energy campus aimed at powering AI data centers, alongside securing a $500 million equipment loan. The community is actively debating its immense potential to address critical AI power demands versus concerns over its pre-revenue status and the prior termination of a major tenant funding agreement.

Amprius Technologies, Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, and market lithium-ion batteries for mobility applications, including the aviation, electric vehicle and light electric vehicle industries. It operates through the United States and Rest of the World geographical segments. The company was founded by Mark C. Platshon in 2008 and headquartered in Fremont, CA.

Amprius Technologies Inc

Amprius Technologies is attracting significant attention as new initial data confirms the superior performance of its SA504 battery cell for aviation and high-power drones, alongside a strategic U.S. manufacturing partnership that strengthens its position for key defense and commercial applications.

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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

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