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Netflix, Inc. engages in providing entertainment services. It also offers activities for leisure time, entertainment video, video gaming, and other sources of entertainment. It operates through the United States and International geographic segments. The company was founded by Marc Randolph and Wilmot Reed Hastings on August 29, 1997 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, CA.

Netflix Inc.

Netflix Inc

Netflix is surging ahead of its upcoming earnings report as sentiment shifts bullish, driven by analyst upgrades and momentum from abandoning acquisition plans. The community is actively debating whether the stock's run-up to technical resistance is priced for perfection or if strong ad-tier growth and share buyback potential will trigger a further breakout.

XRP is a decentralized digital asset and the native token of the XRP Ledger, a Layer 1 blockchain designed for high-performance global payments. Its primary value proposition is offering a fast, cost-effective alternative to traditional banking systems by enabling near-instant cross-border settlements that finalize in three to five seconds. By serving as a neutral bridge asset between different fiat currencies, it helps financial institutions lower liquidity costs and eliminates the need for pre-funded accounts.  The network is unique because it utilizes a federated consensus protocol instead of energy-intensive mining or staking. This system achieves deterministic finality through a Unique Node List of trusted validators who must reach an eighty percent agreement threshold to permanently record transactions. This infrastructure supports a sustained throughput of 1,500 transactions per second and includes a built-in decentralized exchange that allows for the automated trading of any tokenized asset without intermediaries.  The project traces its origins back to 2004 with Ryan Fugger before being co-founded in its modern form by Jed McCaleb and Chris Larsen. The company, now known as Ripple, works with major financial institutions as partners and investors to build global payment solutions. To protect the network from spam, a small amount of XRP is burned during every transaction, and the token is further utilized by institutions as collateral to access traditional markets and manage digital asset infrastructure.  Institutional adoption of the asset reached a major milestone in November 2025 when the SEC approved the first wave of spot XRP ETFs. These products, offered by major issuers including Bitwise, Grayscale, 21Shares, Canary Capital, and Franklin Templeton, are now listed on prominent exchanges like the NYSE Arca, Nasdaq, and Cboe BZX. While Ripple remains a key contributor to the ecosystem, the underlying XRP Ledger continues to operate as an open-source and decentralized network.

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XRP is trending as market participants closely monitor the potential passage of the Clarity Act and its expected impact on regulatory status and institutional adoption. While community sentiment remains polarized between long-term bullish holders betting on utility-driven growth and skeptics frustrated by stagnant price action and previous missed targets, active discussions are focused on the token's decoupling from broader market trends and its pivotal role in future cross-border settlement.

MARA Holdings, Inc. is a digital asset technology company, which engages in mining cryptocurrencies with a focus on the Bitcoin ecosystem. It also deals with owning and operating bitcoin mining facilities or data centers, selling proprietary software or technology to third parties operating in the Bitcoin ecosystem, offering advisory and consulting services to support Bitcoin mining ventures in domestic and international jurisdictions, and generating electricity from renewable energy resources or methane gas capture to power Bitcoin mining projects. The company was founded on February 23, 2010 and is headquartered in Hallandale Beach, FL.

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Marathon Digital Holdings is capturing community attention as investors debate its transition into AI infrastructure and high-performance computing alongside its core Bitcoin mining operations. While some traders are aggressively pushing for a short squeeze to capitalize on the stock's high short interest, others remain skeptical due to management's strategic asset sales and historical underperformance relative to crypto market moves.

NIO, Inc. is a holding company which engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of electric vehicles. Its products include the EP9 supercar and ES8 7-seater SUV. It provides users with home charging, power express valet services, and other power solutions including access to public charging, access to power mobile charging trucks, and battery swapping. It also offers other value-added services such as service package, battery payment arrangement, and vehicle financing and license plate registration. The company was founded by Bin Li and Li Hong Qin on November 28, 2014 and is headquartered in Jiading, China.

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NIO Inc

NIO is trending as the stock builds momentum behind a series of positive analyst upgrades and reports of strong internal growth targets, including the launch of the ES9 SUV. While bulls are focused on long-term expansion and the potential for a short squeeze as institutional confidence grows, community discussion remains heavily divided between those highlighting these fundamental improvements and those concerned about persistent price volatility and market maker influence.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. engages in the semiconductor business. Its products include processors, accelerators, graphics, adaptive SoCs, FPGAs, and SOMs, and software, tools, and apps. The firm offers artificial intelligence, industries, workloads, and gaming solutions. The company was founded by W. J. Sanders III on May 1, 1969 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Advanced Micro Devices Inc

AMD is surging toward all-time highs as traders capitalize on bullish momentum fueled by new enterprise AI partnerships and strong server demand. While sentiment remains aggressively optimistic with many betting on further breakouts, the community is divided between those riding the momentum to new highs and others cautioning that the stock may be overextended.

Dogecoin is an open-source digital currency based on the "Doge" meme that functions as a peer-to-peer medium for fast payments and digital tipping. Unlike projects backed by corporate entities, its value is driven by a global community, and the project is managed by a decentralized group of volunteers and the non-profit Dogecoin Foundation rather than a formal company.  Originally created in 2013 by software engineers Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer as a market parody, the project held no public sale or venture capital rounds. The network operates as a fork of LuckyCoin, which itself was a fork of Litecoin, using a proof of work consensus mechanism. It employs the Scrypt algorithm to ensure the mining process remains fast and efficient, with new blocks processed every 60 seconds. A unique technical feature is its use of merged mining, allowing miners to secure Dogecoin simultaneously with other Scrypt-based networks like Litecoin.  To keep transaction fees low and the network running indefinitely, Dogecoin features an uncapped supply where new coins are added forever. In a major regulatory milestone in March 2026, a joint SEC and CFTC framework officially classified Dogecoin as a digital commodity, placing it in the same asset category as gold or oil.

Dogecoin

Dogecoin is capturing attention as the community anticipates a breakout through the ten-cent resistance level, with many traders drawing parallels to broader altcoin market trends and ongoing speculation about potential integration with future payment platforms. Investors are actively debating whether current price consolidation signals an accumulation phase ahead of a significant rally or a potential trap, keeping sentiment polarized between cautious patience and bullish optimism.

AXT, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture and distribution of compound and single element semiconductor substrates. It also sells specialty material substrates and raw materials used to make substrates and other related products. The company was founded by Morris S. Young and Davis Zhang in 1986 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

AXT Inc

AXT Inc. is seeing intense volatility and massive retail engagement as investors debate whether the recent surge is driven by legitimate demand for indium phosphide in AI infrastructure or a speculative bubble prone to a sharp reversal. The community is deeply divided between momentum traders betting on further breakouts and skeptics warning of unsustainable valuations, insider selling, and potential dilution risks.

Navitas Semiconductor Corp. engages in the development of ultra-efficient gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors. Its GaN power ICs integrate GaN power with drive, control and protection to enable charging, power density, and energy savings for mobile, consumer, enterprise, eMobility and new energy markets. The company was founded by Daniel Kinzer, Nick Fichtenbaum, Gene Sheridan, and Jason Zhang on August 12, 2020 and is headquartered in Torrance, CA.

Navitas Semiconductor Corp

Navitas Semiconductor is trending as traders speculate on potential partnerships at upcoming tech conferences and analyze the impact of new power chip technologies on AI data center infrastructure. The community is actively debating the stock's consolidation patterns, recent institutional buying activity, and the potential for a breakout driven by increased demand for energy-efficient semiconductor solutions.

Redwire Corp. manufactures and supplies space equipment. It offers critical space solutions and reliability components for the next generation space economy with IP for solar power generation and in-space 3D printing and manufacturing. It assists its customers in solving challenges of future space missions. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL.

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Redwire Corp

Redwire Corp is seeing significant volatility as investors monitor heavy selling pressure from major shareholder AE Industrial Partners while reacting to the company's recent expansion into the UK defense market. Despite positive contract news and industry-wide momentum in the space sector, community discussions remain focused on the potential for a breakout once this institutional selling overhang is fully absorbed.

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WeShop Holdings Limited

WeShop Holdings Limited is attracting significant community attention as a high-volatility, low-float play, with traders actively debating its potential for rapid short squeezes and comparing its price action to other trending micro-cap momentum stocks. While some investors view the current activity as a prime setup for explosive gains driven by limited supply and high borrowing costs, skeptics warn of structural risks, including concerns over cash reserves and the high likelihood of a classic pump-and-dump scenario.

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Disney-Heavy ETFs to Watch Amid Q1 Earnings & CEO Change 

Mixed earnings and a shift in leadership put ETFs with heavy exposure to the Walt Disney Company in focus.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Senator Cory Booker said that the sale of Warner Brothers to either Netflix or Paramount would have a significant impact on 10s of 1000s of Americans that work in the entertainment industry and American consumers.</li><li>Cory also raised concerns over President Donald Trump's purchase of $2 million in stocks and bonds in both Netflix and Warner Brothers, days after the Netflix Warner Brothers deal was announced.&nbsp;</li><li>WBD’s chief revenue and strategy officer, Bruce Campbell told the senate committee that Netflix was and remains the best opportunity for the company.&nbsp;</li></ul>Netflix Inc. (<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NFLX">NFLX</a>) co-CEO Ted Sarandos said in a testimony before the Senate on Tuesday that after its deal with Warner Bros Discovery (<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/WBD">WBD</a>), both companies will largely operate as they are doing at present.&nbsp;“We plan to operate those businesses largely as they are today. Netflix and Warner Brothers both have streaming services, but they are very complimentary,” Ted Sarandos said in the testimony.&nbsp;“This deal keeps one of the most iconic Hollywood studios healthy and competitive. Warner and Netflix together will create value for consumers, more opportunities for the creative community, and more American jobs,” he added.&nbsp;Netflix and WBD are facing a skeptical Senate panel Tuesday to defend their $82.7 billion media merger against concerns it will hurt competition in the streaming market.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Critical Senators</h2>Democratic Senator Cory Booker said that the sale of Warner Brothers to either Netflix or Paramount would have a significant impact on 10s of 1000s of Americans that work in the entertainment industry and American consumers. “I've been hearing from people throughout this industry, concerns, fears, worries, legitimate folks that don't have a political ax to grind, who are very concerned about the matters,” he added.&nbsp;He also raised concerns over President Donald Trump's purchase of $2 million in stocks and bonds in both Netflix and Warner Brothers, days after the Netflix Warner Brothers deal was announced.&nbsp;“I think it is outrageous for any senator, any house member, or for the President or Vice President, for that matter, to be trading in individual stocks when they have extraordinary insider information and influence over policies that move corporate power,” he added.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Right Deal For WBD</h2>WBD’s chief revenue and strategy officer, Bruce Campbell told the senate committee that Netflix was and remains the best opportunity for the company.&nbsp;The vertical merger permits Netflix to expand its nascent movie and television production capabilities with the addition of the Warner Brothers studio assets and gives WBD’s production capabilities access to Netflix's popular and consumer friendly streaming and distribution platform, he added.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Retail sentiment around NFLX and WBD trended in ‘bearish’ amid ‘low’ message volume.&nbsp;One Stocktwits user wrote that ‘after watching the hearing today it doesn't look good for Netflix getting this across the finish line…’&nbsp;&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Ben_Dover_U/message/643891022</stembedurl>Shares in WBD have jumped 165.5% over the past 12 months. Meanwhile, NFLX shares have fallen 18% over the same period.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.&nbsp;

In this photo illustration, the Netflix logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen and a Warner Bros. Discovery logo in the background.

 Netflix, WBD Will Continue To Operate As They Are Doing Now, Ted Sarandos Tells Senate 

Netflix and WBD are facing a skeptical Senate panel Tuesday to defend their $82.7 billion media merger against concerns it will hurt competition in the streaming market. 

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Netflix and WBD are facing a skeptical Senate panel Tuesday to defend their $82.7 billion media merger against concerns it will hurt competition in the streaming market. 


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Stifel lowered the firm's price target on DraftKings to $44 from $46.</li><li>Guggenheim has also lowered the firm's price target on DraftKings to $42 from $45.</li><li>JPMorgan said that Gaming stocks "are carrying a lot of baggage and negativity," so investors should be selective.&nbsp;</li></ul>Shares of DraftKings (<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DKNG">DKNG</a>) fell more than 6% on Friday after several analysts slashed their price targets on the stock ahead of its expected fourth quarter (Q4) earnings results on Monday.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Price Cuts</h2>Stifel lowered the firm's price target on DraftKings to $44 from $46 and kept a ‘Buy’ rating on the shares.The firm said it has approached Q4 earnings for the online gambling group cautiously despite mostly attractive valuations, noting that it tactically favors DraftKings in the near-term given NBA handle share momentum, de-risked consensus FY26 (fiscal year 2026) estimates, potential upside from the Winter Olympics and World Cup.&nbsp;Guggenheim also lowered the firm's price target on DraftKings to $42 from $45 and kept a ‘Buy’ rating on the shares after updating the firm's model for Q4 and "an initially more conservative" 2026 outlook.&nbsp;Given recent guidance challenges, it would be prudent for DraftKings to start 2026 in "a very reasonable zone and hopefully exceed expectations throughout the year," the analyst said in a note.&nbsp;JPMorgan last week also lowered the firm's price target on DraftKings to $41 from $42 and kept an ‘Overweight’ rating on the shares.&nbsp;Gaming stocks "are carrying a lot of baggage and negativity," so investors should be selective, the analyst said.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Upcoming Q4 Earnings</h2>Draftkings is expected to post a revenue of $1.97 billion in Q4, according to data from fiscal.ai.&nbsp;It had missed analyst estimates for third quarter revenue.&nbsp;The company is also expected to report a &nbsp;profit of $0.12 per share in the quarter. It posted a loss of $0.28 per share in the corresponding quarter of 2024.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Retail sentiment around DKNG trended in ‘neutral’ territory amid ‘high’ message volume.&nbsp;One user said that the gaming segment “is filled with too much risk from all angles.”&nbsp;“And it’s a low margin business to be home with. Risk reward is not in the bulls camp,” they added.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Balls_deeper/message/643458827</stembedurl>One bullish user said that they are adding more of Draftkings stock amid the selloff.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/howyee1234/message/643455001</stembedurl>Shares in the company have fallen 34% over the past 12 months.&nbsp; &nbsp;

In this photo illustration, the logo of DraftKings Inc. is displayed on a smartphone screen. 

DraftKings Shares Are Falling Today – Here’s Why

Analysts from Stifel, JPMorgan and Guggenheim have slashed their price target on Draftkings ahead of its Q4 earnings due Monday.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The company anticipates incurring total pre-tax restructuring charges of approximately $35 million to $45 million.</li><li>Pinterest said it is taking these actions to support its transformation initiatives, reallocating resources to its AI push.&nbsp;</li><li>BofA in a note to investors said that the Pinterest announcement suggests tariff-related pressure on ad spend has likely continued into Q1.</li></ul>Shares of Pinterest plunged on Tuesday after it announced a board-approved global restructuring plan.&nbsp;The company’s restructuring plan includes a reduction in workforce that is expected to affect less than 15% of the company’s overall headcount as well as office space reductions.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Charges It Expects To Incur</h2>The company anticipates incurring total pre-tax restructuring charges of approximately $35 million to $45 million, which are expected to be primarily cash-related expenditures. The company intends to exclude the restructuring charges from its non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted core profit.Pinterest had 5,205 full-time employees as of September last year. The job cut would translate to less than 780 positions.<h2 class="st-heading-2">AI Push</h2>The company said it is taking these actions to support its transformation initiatives, reallocating resources to AI-focused roles and teams that drive AI adoption and execution, prioritizing AI-powered products and capabilities, and accelerating the transformation of its sales and go-to-market approach.The company also added that although it is reducing its overall staffing levels with these actions in the near term, Pinterest plans to reinvest in key development areas and strategic opportunities.&nbsp;The company expects to complete the restructuring plan by the end of its third quarter ending September 30, 2026, subject to local law and consultation requirements, according to a regulatory filing.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analysts Take</h2>Evercore ISI analyst Mark Mahaney notes the stock is currently trading off about 8%, which it believes is indicative of concerns around Pinterest's ability to reaccelerate U.S.-Canada (UCAN) growth in 2026.&nbsp;Evercore in a note to investors said that the announced restructuring slightly decreases the odds of a UCAN reacceleration this year. That said, the firm believes Pinterest has very reasonable valuation support at these levels, as per TheFly. Evercore has an ‘Outperform’ rating on the stock with a price target of $40.BofA in a note to investors said that the Pinterest announcement suggests tariff-related pressure on ad spend has likely continued into Q1. However, the reduction could enable Pinterest to maintain a margin growth trajectory toward low-30s EBITDA margins, the firm noted.&nbsp;The firm maintained a ‘Buy’ rating and $39 price target on Pinterest shares.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Retail sentiment around PINS trended in ‘bullish’ territory amid ‘extremely high’ message volume.&nbsp;One bearish user said that ‘company has no chance of surviving on it’s own,’ while adding that it is a takeover candidate.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/TrueGuru/message/643038834</stembedurl>Another user predicted stock to continue to fall on Wednesday.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/BearBoB/message/643041538</stembedurl>Shares in the company have fallen 27.5% over the past 12 months. &nbsp;

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Pinterest Is Plunging Today – What’s Its Global Restructuring Plan As Retail Sees It As Takeover Candidate

The company’s restructuring plan includes a reduction in workforce that is expected to affect less than 15%.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Last week, Coupang said that the leak perpetrator, a former employee, accessed 33.7 million accounts, but only retained user data from approximately 3,000 accounts.</li><li>The South Korea government dismissed Coupang’s investigation findings as a "unilateral" conclusion of a still ongoing investigation.</li><li>The head of South Korea's Fair Trade Commission also told Yonhap that it could consider temporarily suspending the business operations of Coupang.</li></ul>The South Korean government on Wednesday reportedly pledged to take "all available legal measures" against Coupang Inc (CPNG) over its recent data leak.Yonhap News Agency <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20251231004056320?input=tw">reported</a> on Wednesday that the government slammed the online retail company’s lukewarm response in addressing the issue during a parliamentary hearing."The company's lukewarm and passive attitude in explaining the situation during the parliamentary hearing, and its attempts to underestimate the damage and dodge responsibility, are further fueling public concern and distrust," the government reportedly said in a statement while adding that it will review all available legal measures.<h2 class="st-heading-2">The Leak</h2>Coupang <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/coupang-stock-slides-as-korea-biggest-data-breach-triggers-ceo-exit/cLeJZ5jREpO">said</a> it detected unauthorized access to customer data on Nov. 18 and reported it to authorities, initially estimating about 4,500 affected accounts. Further review later showed that the incident may have exposed personal information tied to as many as 33.7 million customers, including names, phone numbers, email addresses, shipping details and some order history.However, last week, the company <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/christmas-party-stocks-still-ongoing-2025/cLeULetRED2">said</a> that the leak perpetrator, a former employee, accessed 33.7 million accounts, but only retained user data from approximately 3,000 accounts. The perpetrator also subsequently deleted the user data, the company said after an investigation that it claimed was conducted in close coordination with the government.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Government Is Not Convinced</h2>Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon on Wednesday reportedly slammed the company’s probe findings. "While they claim that information from 3,000 accounts was deleted, the data can still be stored somewhere. If it is kept on a cloud platform, it is even harder to trace," Bae said, as reported by Yonhap. The government also rejected Coupang’s investigation findings as a "unilateral" conclusion of a still ongoing investigation.“Coupang should have disclosed fact-based investigation findings or plans for compensation. We urge the company to faithfully fulfill its role as the subject of the investigation," Bae said while adding that the government intends to impose punitive measures if the probe uncovers any problems.The head of South Korea's Fair Trade Commission also told Yonhap that it could consider temporarily suspending the business operations of Coupang.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around CPNG stayed within the ‘bullish’ territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume stayed at ‘extremely high’ levels.A Stocktwits user termed Coupang’s situation as “serious” and urged others to take their money “away from Coupang.” “They may fall big time in short term and may be wiped out in longer term,” the user wrote.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/goguryo2000/message/640477869</stembedurl>Another noted that the company seems to be in “big trouble.”<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/eatfreshsubway/message/640480869</stembedurl><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CPNG">CPNG stock</a> has gained 10% this year.&nbsp;Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/khosla-ventures-partner-sees-robotics-have-gpt-3-moment-in-2026/cL7B4e1REzW">Khosla Ventures Partner Sees Robotics Have A ‘GPT-3 Moment’ In 2026; Warns Of Anti-AI Protests From White-Collar Employees</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

In this photo illustration, a smartphone displays the logo of Coupang Inc. on July 31, 2025. (Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)

South Korea Vows ‘All Available Legal Measures’ Against Coupang After Massive Data Leak

Yonhap News Agency reported on Wednesday that the government slammed the online retail company’s lukewarm response in addressing the data leak during a parliamentary hearing. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>While it is unclear how many jobs will be affected by the layoff, the report said it is expected to be large-scale.&nbsp;</li><li>The layoffs could reportedly affect up to 40% of the workforce in some teams.</li><li>Roles related to artificial intelligence and cloud computing will largely be protected, Reuters added, citing sources.</li></ul>Chinese tech firm Baidu (BIDU) has initiated layoffs expected to impact different business units, Reuters <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/chinas-baidu-starts-layoffs-after-reporting-third-quarter-loss-sources-2025-11-28/">reported</a> on Friday, citing multiple unnamed sources.According to the report, the layoffs began this week and follow the company's announcement of a third-quarter loss earlier this month. The layoffs are expected to run till the end of the year, sources told Reuters.While it is unclear how many jobs will be impacted by the layoff, the report said it is expected to be large-scale, adding that it could reach as high as 40% for some teams.Roles related to artificial intelligence and cloud computing will largely be protected, and more resources would be directed to AI, sources said.As of the end of 2024, the company had 35,900 employees.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Baidu’s Disappointing Q3</h2>For the third quarter of 2025, which ended September 30, Baidu reported a 7% drop in total revenue to RMB31.17 billion ($4.40 billion).Net loss attributable to Baidu was RMB11.2 billion in the quarter, compared to the net income of $7.6 billion reported in the corresponding quarter of 2024."Our strategic AI investments are yielding strong returns. Revenue from AI-powered businesses grew over 50% year-over-year to roughly RMB 10 billion in the third quarter of 2025, laying a solid foundation for sustainable long-term growth," Baidu CFO Haijian He said earlier this month, reiterating the company’s faith in the field of AI despite building competition. &nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BIDU">Shares of BIDU</a> rose 1% in the pre-market session at the time of writing. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around BIDU jumped from ‘neutral’ to ‘bullish’ territory over the past 24 hours while message volume stayed at ‘low’ levels.BIDU stock has gained 38% this year and about 37% over the past 12 months.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/is-2025-new-2008-paul-krugman-two-ways-trump-cronies-undermining-stability/cL5abEeREL7">Two Moves Trump’s ‘Cronies’ Made That Have Krugman Worried About 2008-Style Meltdown</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Exchange Rate: RMB1= $0.14

 In this photo illustration - The Baidu logo is displayed on a smartphone screen in front of a stock chart showcasing Baidu's financial performance on February 16, 2025, in Chongqing, China.

Baidu Reportedly Begins Layoffs In Bid To Cut Costs After Disappointing Quarter, AI Roles Largely Safe 

According to Reuters, layoffs began this week and are expected to continue through the end of the year.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bank of America lowered the firm's price target on JD.com to $38 from $39 and maintained a ‘Buy’ rating, according to TheFly.</li><li>Bank of America forecasts JD’s retail revenue growth of 3.0% and 2.5% for the fourth quarter and 2026, respectively.</li><li>Benchmark also cut its price target on the stock to $38 from $42 and kept a ‘Buy’ rating on the shares.</li></ul>JD.com Inc. (JD) became one of the top trending tickers on Stocktwits after its U.S.-listed shares fell nearly 3% in afternoon trading following multiple brokerages lowering their price targets, flagging tougher comparisons for the fourth quarter.Bank of America lowered the firm's price target on JD.com to $38 from $39 and maintained a ‘Buy’ rating, according to TheFly. The firm noted that for the fourth quarter, the company’s management expects a tougher comparison for appliances, while the smartphone, healthcare, fashion, and supermarket categories all performed well during the Double 11 campaign.The firm forecasts JD retail revenue growth of 3.0% and 2.5% for the fourth quarter and 2026, respectively.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Benchmark’s Take</h2>Benchmark also cut its price target on JD.com to $38 from $42 and kept a ‘Buy’ rating on the shares. The firm noted that the third-quarter results showed healthy topline growth, but tough year-on-year comparisons in computers, communication, and consumer electronics categories, as well as home appliances.This, coupled with uncertainties around the trade-in program, poses headwinds heading into the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026, Benchmark said. The firm said it was lowering its fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2026 revenue growth projections and adjusting its earnings forecast accordingly.On Thursday, JD.com beat Wall Street expectations for the third quarter. The company’s earnings per share came in at $0.52, compared to analyst expectations of $0.39, according to Stocktwits data. Its quarterly revenue was $42 billion, topping estimates of $41.44 billion.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Retail sentiment on JD.com remained unchanged in the ‘extremely bullish’ territory, with message volumes at ‘extremely high’ levels, according to data from Stocktwits.A user on Stocktwits noted that “best news is we're in Q4” and added that signs point to some real strength.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Congostockchat/message/636258324</stembedurl><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/JD">Shares of JD.com</a> have declined nearly 16% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/feds-jeff-schmid-warns-rate-cuts-could-have-long-lasting-impact-on-inflation/cLPQLsXRE4m">Fed’s Jeffrey Schmid Warns Rate Cuts Could Have Long-Lasting Impact On Inflation</a>

The JD.com (Jing Dong) logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Why Is JD.Com Stock Falling Today?

 Multiple brokerages lowered their price targets on the stock, flagging tougher comparisons for the fourth quarter.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Baidu stated that its autonomous ride-hailing service, Apollo Go, and U.A.E.-based autonomous mobility company AutoGo signed a next-phase partnership agreement to scale their fleet to hundreds of vehicles by 2026.&nbsp;</li><li>The companies are eyeing the construction of the largest fully driverless fleet in Abu Dhabi.</li><li>Baidu’s weekly rides surpassed 250,000 by the end of October.</li></ul>Baidu, Inc. (BIDU) on Tuesday announced that it is now expanding its fleet of autonomous vehicles in Abu Dhabi, as it accelerates toward large-scale, fully driverless commercial operations.Baidu’s autonomous ride-hailing service Apollo Go and U.A.E.-based autonomous mobility company AutoGo signed a next-phase partnership agreement to scale their fleet to hundreds of vehicles by 2026, Baidu <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/baidus-apollo-go-and-k2s-autogo-announce-fleet-expansion-plan-in-abu-dhabi-winning-one-of-the-emirates-inaugural-fully-driverless-commercial-permits-302611516.html">said.</a>The companies also secured Abu Dhabi's inaugural fully driverless commercial permits issued by the Integrated Transport Centre, allowing it to commence fully driverless robotaxi service for the public, including residents and visitors. The companies are eyeing the construction of the largest fully driverless fleet in Abu Dhabi.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Executive Take</h2>Liang Zhang, Managing Director of EMEA, Baidu Apollo, stated that moving from the initial announcement to fully driverless testing in just a few months, and now securing the permit, shows incredible potential and strong support for autonomous mobility in the U.A.E.<blockquote>“This next phase, focused on larger-scale operation, brings us one step closer to a future of safer, smarter, and more sustainable transportation for the region."&nbsp; - Liang Zhang, Managing Director of EMEA, Baidu Apollo.</blockquote>Earlier this month, it was reported that Baidu’s autonomous ride-hailing business is expanding rapidly worldwide, with weekly rides surpassing 250,000 by the end of October. This matched the weekly ride figure reported in April by Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving car unit, for its U.S. operations.In September, the company also<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/baidu-apollo-go-gets-dubais-first-autonomous-driving-test-permit-commences-on-road-trials/chD1EPjR33u"> announced</a> that Apollo Go has commenced trials in designated areas on open roads in urban Dubai since August.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BIDU">BIDU stock</a> stayed within the ‘bullish’ territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume stayed at ‘high’ levels.BIDU stock is up by 56% this year and by 49% over the past 12 months.&nbsp;Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/engn-stock-soars-on-hopeful-data-from-bladder-cancer-study/cLPdq03REPn">ENGN Stock Soars On Hopeful Data From Bladder Cancer Study</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

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Baidu Eyes Autonomous Vehicle Fleet Expansion In Abu Dhabi 

The companies also secured Abu Dhabi's inaugural fully driverless commercial permits issued by the Integrated Transport Centre, allowing it to commence fully driverless robotaxi service for the public.

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