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Escalating Middle East shipping and energy-infrastructure risks, especially around the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi Arabia, are fueling concern about oil-supply disruptions and drawing attention to USOs crude exposure. Traders are divided between betting that the geopolitical risk premium will sustain oils rise and expecting a sharp pullback if tensions ease or a deal emerges; some also warn the rally is overextended.

CoreWeave, Inc. engages in the powers of the creation and delivery of the intelligence that drives innovation. It offers a solution used by organizations of all sizes that require sophisticated AI computing, from the largest of enterprises to small, well-funded start-ups. The company was founded by Michael Intrator, Brian Venturo, Peter Salanki, and Brannin McBee on September 21, 2017 and is headquartered in Livingston, NJ.

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CoreWeaves debt and refinancing risks are driving the discussion, amplified by HSBCs warning that borrowing costs and slower AI demand could weigh on growth. Traders are divided between fears that financing needs threaten the business and the view that strong AI demand and its contracted backlog can support it, with Goldmans more bullish stance adding to the debate.

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. engages in operating social media and in the technology business. Its brands include TRUTH Social, TMTG+, and TMTG News. It operates through the Media and Truth.Fi segments. The Media segment includes products and services such as advertisement through the Truth Social platform. The Truth.Fi segment relates to customized exchange-traded funds or exchange-traded products invested in America First principles, and bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies or crypto-related securities. The company was founded on March 28, 2024 and is headquartered in Sarasota, FL.

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DJT is under pressure as traders connect the stocks slide to weakening confidence in Trump ahead of the midterms, alongside concerns about Truth Socials limited business scale, losses, and crypto exposure. Discussion is overwhelmingly bearish, though some traders see a possible short-term bounce and point to the pending TAE fusion deal as a potential diversification opportunity.

USA Rare Earth, Inc. is a domestic supplier of rare earth magnets and heavy rare earth elements. It develops a vertically integrated domestic supply chain for rare earth element magnet production, with a facility in Stillwater 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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A prolonged selloff has focused attention on USAR, with traders pointing to dilution concerns, heavy spending before production scales, and frustration with managements limited communication after the CEO transition. Bulls cite the companys strategic role in a U.S. rare-earth supply chain and government backing, while bears question execution and near-term economics.

Cerebras Systems, Inc. engages in the designing and provision of processors for artificial intelligence (AI) training and inference. Its products include inference, Wafer Scale Engine, AI supercomputers, AI model services, cloud, systems, and processors. The company was founded by Sean Lie, Andrew D. Feldman, Gary Lauterbach, Michael James, and Jean Philippe Fricker in 2015 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

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Cerebras steep post-IPO selloff is drawing attention, with traders focused on recurring lockup expirations and insider share sales as potential sources of continued supply; a TD Cowen price-target cut and concerns about OpenAI dependence and competition from Nvidia add to the bearish debate. Some traders see the decline as an oversold buying opportunity, citing the companys AI-chip technology and demand prospects, while others expect more downside until selling pressure eases.

NuScale Power Corp. provides proprietary and innovative advanced small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear technology, with a mission to help power the global energy transition by delivering safe, scalable, and reliable carbon-free energy. Its products include VOYGR SMR Plants and Energy Exploration (E2) Centers. The company was founded by José N. Reyes in 2007 and is headquartered in Corvallis, OR.

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Barclays downgrade of NuScale to Underweight, citing commercial execution risks and delays in firm customer commitmentsparticularly around the proposed TVA projecthas fueled the selloff. Traders are split between concerns that NuScale may struggle to convert its reactor technology into binding projects and bulls who see the decline as overdone given the long-term nuclear-power opportunity.

Salesforce, Inc. engages in the design and development of cloud-based enterprise software for customer relationship management. Its solutions include sales force automation, customer service and support, marketing automation, digital commerce, community management, collaboration, industry-specific solutions, and salesforce platform. The firm also provides guidance, support, training, and advisory services. The company was founded by Marc Russell Benioff and Parker Harris in 1999 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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General Motors Co. engages in the designing, manufacturing, and selling of trucks, crossovers, cars, and automobile parts, and in providing software-enabled services and subscriptions. It operates through the following segments: GMNA, GMI, Cruise, and GM Financial. The company was founded by William C. Durant on September 16, 1908 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

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GMs quarterly earnings and revenue beat expectations, and the company authorized a large share buyback, but shares fell as traders focused on a narrowed full-year profit outlook that offered no improvement at its midpoint and weaker U.S. sales. Some see the buyback and cash flow as supportive, while others argue the cautious outlook outweighed the strong quarter.

RTX Corp. is an aerospace and defense company, which engages in the provision of aerospace and defense systems and services for commercial, military, and government customers. It operates through the following segments: Collins Aerospace Systems (Collins), Pratt and Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence and Space (RIS), and Raytheon Missiles and Defense (RMD). The Collins segment manufactures and sells aero structures, avionics, interiors, mechanical systems, mission systems, and power controls. The Pratt and Whitney segment includes the design and manufacture of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems for commercial, military, and business aircraft. The RIS segment is involved in the development of sensors, training, and cyber and software solutions. The RMD segment offers end-to-end solutions to detect, track, and engage threats. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

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RTX is drawing attention after a broad quarterly earnings beat and a higher full-year outlook, backed by record backlog and demand across defense and aerospace. Traders are bullish on the results but debate why the share-price reaction has been muted.

GE Aerospace is an American aircraft company, which engages in the provision of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business, and general aviation aircraft. The firm's portfolio of brands includes Avio Aero, Unison, GE Additive, and Dowty Propellers. It operates through the following segments: Commercial Engines and Services, Defense and Propulsion Technologies, and Corporate and Other. The Commercial Engines and Services segment is involved in the design, development, manufacturing, and servicing of jet engines for commercial airframes, as well as business aviation and aeroderivative applications. The Defense and Propulsion Technologies segment offers defense engines and critical aircraft systems. The Corporate and Other segment relates to corporate functions and operations costs. The company was founded by Thomas Alva Edison in 1878 and is headquartered in Evendale, OH.

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Merck & Co., Inc. is a health care company, which engages in the provision of health solutions through its prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, animal health, and consumer care products. It operates through the following segments: Pharmaceutical, Animal Health, and Other. The Pharmaceutical segment includes human health pharmaceutical and vaccine products. The Animal Health segment discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets animal health products, such as pharmaceutical and vaccine products, for the prevention, treatment and control of disease in livestock, and companion animal species. The Other segment consists of sales for the non-reportable segments of healthcare services. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Rahway, NJ.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>CEO Angelos Stergiou marked Sellas’ 15th anniversary, pointing to its “next chapter” with GPS and SLS009.</li><li>Retail investors floated $40 billion-$120 billion valuation scenarios and share-price predictions ranging from $100 to $540.&nbsp;</li><li>Investors await Regal’s final-analysis trigger of 80 deaths, following Sellas’ disclosure of 78 events as of May 11.</li></ul>Retail investors in Sellas Life Sciences (SLS) are floating multibillion-dollar buyout scenarios and steep share-price gains after CEO Angelos Stergiou marked the company’s 15th anniversary with a post about its “next chapter.”<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SLS">SLS stock</a> jumped 5% on Monday to $10.49, snapping three straight losing sessions.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Sellas CEO Points To ‘Best Chapters’ Ahead</h2>In his LinkedIn post, Stergiou reflected on Sellas’ growth from a private startup into a public biotech advancing investigational cancer treatments GPS and SLS009.“Reaching 15 years isn't just about celebrating our history; it is about stepping into our next chapter with even greater focus, drive, and resolve,” he said. He acknowledged past setbacks and thanked shareholders, employees and trial participants, while reaffirming the company’s commitment to patients.“Our mission remains deeply personal, and our promise to the patients we aim to serve is steadfast. We look forward, God willing, to the best chapters that are still to be written with GPS and SLS009,” he added.<h2 class="st-heading-2">SLS Retail Floats Multibillion-Dollar Buyout Scenarios</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for SLS slipped to ‘bearish’ from ‘bullish’ levels a day ago amid a 258% jump in 24-hour message volumes.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/sls_ss_725c1f1d42.png" alt="sls ss.png" width="633" height="343"><figcaption>SLS sentiment and message volume as of October 19 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>One user&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/Reformed_MMAT_investor/message/666881029">said</a>: “My opinion, Dr. Stergiou’s message was a master-class at reassuring EVERYONE that all is well.”A user<a href="https://stocktwits.com/Gebinator/message/666869438"> also&nbsp;floated</a> a minimum $40 billion valuation. Another user<a href="https://stocktwits.com/55X_ROI_Q1_2026/message/666882686">&nbsp;argued</a> for a $50 billion valuation, calling a $247-per-share figure. A separate user<a href="https://stocktwits.com/vlucky16/message/666866929">&nbsp;proposed</a> a $120 billion buyout scenario and also predicted a share price of $540-plus.Across bullish share-price predictions, including scenarios tied to clinical results, targets ranged from $100 to over $540. Discussing buyout news in case of favorable data, one user&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/AIALuckyDog/message/666879536">said</a>: “If BO news post good data then there’s no stopping this beast (really no explanation required as it could go full berserker mode).” BO means buyout.Another user challenged the lofty valuations and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/noviceEve/message/666855368">said</a>: “I will be so glad to get out of this ticker when it hits $15 again.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">Retail Searches Filings, Conference Plans For Clues</h2>The CEO’s message comes as investors have been&nbsp;searching for potential deal signals in recent months. In June, a filing disclosed changes to executive severance arrangements, including lump-sum payment provisions for Stergiou.For CFO John Burns and chief development officer Dragan Cicic, qualifying departures within one month before or one year after a change of control would trigger 15 months of salary, the annual target bonus, up to 18 months of health-coverage reimbursements and full vesting of unvested equity.&nbsp;Sellas’ conference plans have provided another talking point. The company is listed at Booth 138, with a 20-by-30-foot space, for the Dec.12- Dec.15 American Society of Hematology (ASH) meeting in New Orleans. Major exhibitors include Eli Lilly, Pfizer, Merck, AbbVie and Bristol Myers Squibb. The booth size has fueled speculation about a partnership or acquisition.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Sellas Regal Trial And SLS009 Data In Focus</h2>Currently, investors are awaiting data from Sellas’ two lead programs. The Phase 3 Regal trial is testing GPS, an immunotherapy targeting WT1, in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients who achieved a second complete remission following salvage treatment. Its final-analysis process is triggered by 80 deaths. Sellas reported 78 events as of May 11. Reaching 80 precedes database lock, data review and analysis before results are disclosed.&nbsp;The company also expects fourth-quarter topline data from its 80-patient Phase 2 SLS009 study in newly diagnosed AML, including patients with early resistance to azacitidine and venetoclax. SLS009 is also being explored in pancreatic cancer. Preclinical findings from last month showed 17.9% apoptosis (programmed cell death) in a patient-derived tumor model resistant to Daraxonrasib, versus 2.8% with Daraxonrasib alone. Combining the drugs raised apoptosis to 36.5% and necrosis to 30.6%.&nbsp;SLS stock has surged 178% year-to-date.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/avgo-stock-10-year-docomo-deal-retail-on-edge-ceo-ai-casino-remarks/cZxqiudRBuJ">AVGO Stock Edges Up Overnight After 10-Year Docomo Deal, But Retail Stays On Edge Over CEO’s AI ‘Casino’ Remarks&nbsp;</a>

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Current Price	$143.63
Prev Close	$145.95
Open	$145.00
Dividend Yield	3.12%
50-Day Moving Average	$145.42
Beta	0.27
Avg. Volume	9.74M
PE Ratio	114.80

52-Week High	$156.92
52-Week Low	$82.01
Market Capitalization	$354.36B
EPS (Annual)	$7.28
Price to Book	8.46
Revenue Per Employee	$865,680.00

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