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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 is trending downwards as investors react to increased spending forecasts related to AI, drawing comparisons to the company's metaverse investments; the community is debating whether this dip represents a buying opportunity or signals deeper concerns about Meta's direction, with some citing a one-time tax charge as the primary driver, while others point to overall market weakness or algorithmic reactions.

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

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RAGE CRYPTO is trending as the community rallies around the iconic Rage Guy meme, emphasizing a return to OG meme culture and community-driven growth. Discussions highlight the importance of belief and shared effort, with community members expressing bullish sentiment and encouraging each other to "RAGE ON" and "work for their bags". The movement is positioned as a cultural correction against soulless memecoins.

Reddit, Inc. operates an entertainment, social networking, and news website where registered community members can submit content. It provides online news services where users can select and rank web content. The firm also offers a personalized filter on the day's story, using previous votes to determine what new things the user might like to read. The company was founded by Steven Ladd Huffman and Alexis Ohanian on June 23, 2005 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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Reddit Inc

Reddit is trending as investors anticipate the company's earnings report and how effectively it's monetizing data through AI partnerships. Community members are discussing revenue estimates, daily active user growth, and the potential for a post-earnings rally or selloff. Some are also pointing to potential connections with other trending stocks and broader market factors.

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.

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Chipotle ($CMG) is trending due to a significant drop following a lowered sales outlook, sparking discussions about consumer spending and the company's value proposition. Community members are debating whether the dip is a buying opportunity or a sign of deeper issues with the brand, citing concerns about pricing, portion sizes, and competition in the fast-casual dining sector.

Core Scientific, Inc. engages in the business of operating a purpose-built facility for digital asset mining and provision of blockchain infrastructure, software solutions, and services. It operates under the Mining and Hosting segments. The Mining segment focuses on bitcoin mining for the company's own account. The Hosting segment includes blockchain infrastructure and third-party hosting business. The company was founded by Michael Jeffrey Levitt and Darin Feinstein on December 13, 2017 and is headquartered in Dover, DE.

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Core Scientific Inc

Core Scientific (CORZ) is trending as shareholders prepare to vote on a proposed merger with CoreWeave ($CRWV); discussions center on whether the deal undervalues CORZ, especially given the potential for AI infrastructure growth. Some shareholders believe CORZ is worth more as a standalone company, citing peers and potential for new contracts, while others worry about financial stability without the merger. The vote outcome is uncertain, leading to speculation about future directions and potential board changes.

Emergent BioSolutions Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of medical countermeasures. It operates through the following segments: Commercial Product Sales, MCM Product Sales, and Services. The Commercial Product Sales segment includes NARCAN products and other commercial products that were sold as part of the travel health business. The MCM Product Sales segment focuses on the Anthrax - MCM products, Smallpox - MCM products and other products. The Services segment consists of the company’s Bioservices offerings. It offers products for civilian and military populations that address accidental, intentional, and naturally occurring public health threats. The company was founded by Fuad El-Hibri on September 5, 1998 and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD.

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EBS is trending due to raised FY25 EBITDA guidance, sparking optimism about the company's future profitability. The community is discussing the potential for a significant stock re-rating and a short squeeze, with some highlighting the low P/E ratio relative to the broader market. Discussions also involve potential catalysts like government appropriations and debt refinancing.

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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Viking Therapeutics is trending as community members discuss the potential for a short squeeze, driven by high short interest and optimism around the company's pipeline. Chatter revolves around buyout speculation, comparisons to competitors, and anticipation for upcoming presentations at ObesityWeek. The stock's recent performance and market dynamics in the obesity treatment sector are also fueling the conversation.

Moderna, Inc. engages in the development of transformative medicines based on messenger ribonucleic acid. The firm's product pipeline includes the following modalities: prophylactic vaccines, cancer vaccines, intratumoral immuno-oncology, localized regenerative therapeutics, systemic secreted therapeutics, inhaled pulmonary therapeutics and systemic intracellular therapeutics. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Europe, and Rest of World. The company was founded by Noubar B. Afeyan, Robert S. Langer, Jr., Derrick J. Rossi, and Kenneth R. Chien in 2010 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Moderna Inc

Moderna is trending amid unconfirmed rumors of a potential buyout, sparking active discussions within the investment community. The speculation surfaces as the company focuses on oncology and prepares to report earnings in November. Community members are weighing the potential deal price and strategic implications for Moderna's future.

FMC Corp. is an agricultural sciences company, which engages in the provision of solutions to growers and development of pipeline in crop protection, plant health, agriculture, pest control, and turf management. It offers insect control products under the Rynaxypyr and Cyazypyr brands, herbicides under the Authority, Boral, Centium, Command, and Gamit brands, insecticides under the Talstar and Hero brands, flutriafol-based fungicides, and bionematicides under the Quartzo and Presence brands. The company was founded by John Bean in 1883 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

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FMC is trending as investors digest recent earnings and a reduced dividend, leading to a sharp price decline. The community is debating whether this presents a value opportunity or signals deeper challenges for the company, with some citing an overreaction and oversold conditions. Bullish sentiment is building around potential for a price rebound given its inclusion in the S&P 500.

Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company, which focuses on the development of transformative cell and exosome-based therapeutics for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (“DMD”), a rare form of muscular dystrophy which results in muscle degeneration and premature death, and other diseases with unmet medical needs. Its product candidate consists of CAP-1002, Engineered Exosomes, CAP-2003, and Exosome-Based Vaccine. The company was founded on June 17, 1996 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

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CAPR is trending due to upcoming Phase 3 data for its DMD treatment, with investors closely watching for positive results that could lead to FDA approval; community chatter reflects both excitement and apprehension, as the data represents a pivotal moment for the company. Community members also highlight BlackRock's substantial stake in Capricor. Some traders cite the potential for a significant short squeeze based on the stock's high short interest.

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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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