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The market is experiencing significant volatility as investors digest a contentious presidential address regarding ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, leading to conflicting reactions from bulls hoping for stability and bears anticipating further downside. Community discourse is currently dominated by intense frustration over market manipulation, with active debate centered on whether the recent price swings are driven by genuine geopolitical threats or tactical, news-driven trading patterns.

Bitcoin is the world's first decentralized cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It enables peer-to-peer electronic cash transactions without intermediaries like banks or governments, operating on a blockchain secured by Proof of Work mining and the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm.   With a fixed supply cap of 21 million coins and programmatic halvings every four years that reduce miner rewards, Bitcoin is designed as a deflationary digital asset often called "digital gold." Its value stems from solving the double-spending problem without trusted intermediaries, creating the first truly scarce digital asset with censorship resistance and permissionless access that no government, corporation, or individual can control.  Bitcoin operates as a decentralized peer-to-peer network where transactions are recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain, distributed across thousands of computers globally. Transactions are grouped into blocks added approximately every 10 minutes through mining, where specialized computers compete to solve complex mathematical puzzles.   Bitcoin has achieved mainstream adoption through multiple vectors. The January 2024 SEC approval of 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs opened Bitcoin investment to traditional finance participants, and corporations like Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) are using Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset to protect against currency debasement, offering MSTR holders amplified exposure to Bitcoin.   The Bitcoin ecosystem continues to evolve with innovations like Ordinals, which emerged in January 2023 to enable NFT-like functionality directly on Bitcoin, and BRC-20 tokens, an experimental standard for creating fungible tokens using Ordinal inscriptions. BTCFi (Bitcoin Finance) represents emerging financial applications extending beyond Bitcoin's traditional role, with protocols like Babylon allowing Bitcoin holders to stake BTC to secure Proof of Stake chains.

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Bitcoin is currently experiencing high volatility driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and market speculation regarding a high-stakes presidential address. Community discourse remains deeply polarized, with traders debating whether the asset will break through resistance levels or succumb to a broader market sell-off.

A project grown out of the community's love and passion for the weed culture. Launched around early 2025, $weedcoin, “Like Bitcoin but way higher,” emphasizes its alignment with cannabis culture and a laid-back vibe. Unlike other Weed communities, this project leans heavily into community engagement over technical utility, aiming to build a “stoner community” through social media presence and decentralized governance. We also aim to focus on onboarding web2 businesses and users onto web3 through the token.

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Weedcoin is gaining significant community momentum as it approaches its one-year anniversary and the 4/20 holiday, with participants highlighting its organic culture and focus on decentralizing cannabis-related utility. Investors and enthusiasts are actively discussing the project's long-term stability and its unique role in merging blockchain technology with the global cannabis movement.

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.

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NVIDIA is capturing investor attention as the AI hardware sector navigates high-stakes geopolitical tensions and volatility surrounding U.S. policy in the Middle East. While community sentiment remains split between bullish long-term conviction in AI infrastructure dominance and bearish concerns over potential short-term pullbacks, traders are intensely focused on how upcoming policy updates will impact the stock's stability.

Strategy, Inc. engages in the provision of enterprise analytics and mobility software. The firm designs, develops, markets, and sells software platforms through licensing arrangements and cloud-based subscriptions and related services. Its product packages include Hyper. The company was founded by Michael J. Saylor and Sanjeev K. Bansal on November 17, 1989, and is headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA.

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MicroStrategy is experiencing heightened volatility and intense social media scrutiny as investors debate its role as a leveraged Bitcoin proxy amid broader market instability. The community remains deeply polarized, with active discussions focusing on the impact of share dilution, the company's aggressive debt-funded treasury strategy, and whether recent price action reflects a sustainable recovery or an impending structural collapse.

Rocket Lab Corp. engages in the development of rocket launch and control systems for the space and defense industries. It operates through the Launch Services and Space Systems segments. The Launch Services segment provides launch services to customers on a dedicated mission or ride-share basis. The Space Systems segment consists of spacecraft engineering and design services, spacecraft components, spacecraft manufacturing, and on-orbit mission operations. The company was founded by Peter Beck in 2006 and is headquartered in Long Beach, CA.

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Rocket Lab is currently surging on high momentum as market speculation around a major SpaceX IPO acts as a powerful catalyst for the entire aerospace sector. Investors are actively debating whether this sector-wide rally will lead to a sustained breakout for Rocket Lab or if the hype cycle will ultimately result in a liquidity shift toward newer public offerings.

AleAnna, Inc. operates as a technology-driven energy company, which engages in supplying low-carbon natural gas and renewable natural gas to Italy. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

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AleAnna Inc. is surging due to significant short-squeeze dynamics, an extremely high cost-to-borrow, and a robust quarterly revenue growth announcement. Investors are actively debating the stock's role as a natural gas provider amidst broader energy sector volatility and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Globalstar, Inc. engages in the provision of mobile satellite services. It offers voice and data communications services to the following markets: recreation and personal, government, public safety and disaster relief, oil and gas, maritime and fishing, natural resources, mining, and forestry, construction, utilities, and transportation. The company was founded in November 2003 and is headquartered in Covington, LA.

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Globalstar is trending due to reports that Amazon is in advanced talks to acquire the company to bolster its satellite internet ambitions and compete with Starlink, sparking widespread community debate over a potential bidding war involving Apple and SpaceX. Investors are actively discussing the implications of Amazon's reported interest, potential buyout valuations, and whether Globalstar's strategic spectrum assets could trigger a broader consolidation in the satellite sector.

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Applied Digital is currently navigating extreme volatility as investors weigh the stock's long-term growth potential against broader macroeconomic fears and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty surrounding the Iran conflict. While the community remains deeply divided between long-term bulls highlighting robust AI infrastructure demand and skeptical traders wary of debt concerns, active discussions are intensely focused on upcoming earnings and potential hyperscaler lease announcements as critical catalysts for a rebound.

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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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Barclays analyst Tom O'Malley raised the firm's price target on Arm to $200 from $165 and kept an ‘Overweight’ rating on the shares.</li><li>RBC Capital said that Arm’s much-anticipated full-chip strategy will complement its IP business.</li><li>Arm on Tuesday had announced that it is extending into&nbsp;the&nbsp;production of silicon products for the first time in its history.&nbsp;</li></ul>Shares of Arm Holdings (ARM) closed 16% higher on Wednesday as several analysts were buoyed by the company's outlook as well as its first company-designed data center CPU.&nbsp;Arm on Tuesday had announced that it is extending into&nbsp;the production of silicon products for the first time in its history with the launch of the Arm AGI CPU, an Arm-designed CPU for AI data centers, built to address a rising class of agentic AI workloads.Arm CEO Rene Haas reportedly told Bloomberg in an interview on Tuesday that the company expects its own chips business to generate about $15 billion in annual sales in five years. Meta Platforms (META) will be the first major customer for the company's new AGI CPU chip.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bullish Wall Street</h2>Raymond James&nbsp;subsequently upgraded Arm to ‘Outperform’ from ‘Market Perform’ with a $166 price target. The firm cited the company's announced business model shift to include a fabless semiconductor element for the upgrade, per TheFly.&nbsp;Barclays analyst Tom O'Malley raised the firm's price target on Arm to $200 from $165 and kept an ‘Overweight’ rating on the shares. The "Arm Everywhere" event made it clear that CPUs play a very important role in agentic AI and the company's solution is the AGI CPU, which "plays to ARM's strength in energy efficiency," the analyst told investors.RBC Capital also raised the firm's price target on Arm to $175 from $130 and kept an ‘Outperform’ rating on the shares. The firm cited the company's much-anticipated full-chip strategy, which the management believes will complement its IP business, the analyst told investors in a research note. The strategy offers significant revenue growth and earnings potential over the long term but comes with gross margin dilution and channel conflict issues, RBC Capital added.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Retail Reaction</h2>Retail sentiment around ARM trended in ‘extremely bullish’ territory amid ‘extremely high’ message volume.&nbsp;Shares in the company have risen 39% so far in 2026.&nbsp;

The replica of the ARM is an electronic chip board during a collaborative ceremony launching a partnership between Malaysia and ARM Holdings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on March 5, 2025. 

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Raymond James upgraded Arm to ‘Outperform’ from ‘Market Perform’ with a $166 price target. The firm cited the company's business model shift to include a fabless semiconductor element for the upgrade.

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Raymond James upgraded Arm to ‘Outperform’ from ‘Market Perform’ with a $166 price target. The firm cited the company's business model shift to include a fabless semiconductor element for the upgrade.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>BTIG reiterated a ‘Buy’ rating and $70 price target on On Holding.</li><li>Telsey Advisory analyst Cristina Fernandez lowered the firm's price target on On Holding to $60 from $65.</li><li>Co-founder Olivier Bernhard will continue spearheading key performance product initiatives and athlete engagement as an Executive Member of the Board.</li></ul>ON Holdings (<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ONON">ONON</a>) shares were down nearly 11% on Wednesday after its CEO Martin Hoffmann&nbsp;stepped down from his role,&nbsp;bringing the stock into analysts' focus.&nbsp;Telsey Advisory analyst Cristina Fernandez lowered the firm's price target on On Holding to $60 from $65 and kept an ‘Outperform’ rating on the shares.BTIG reiterated a ‘Buy’ rating and $70 price target on On Holding. After speaking with the company, the firm said it does not believe the change in leadership is reflective of any challenges in the current business, but rather a transition that coincides with its next phase of growth currently being formulated and Hoffmann's desire to pursue more personal interests.&nbsp;Management stressed this decision is not correlated with how the current business is doing and their excitement regarding the year ahead is "as high as ever," the analyst told investors in a research note.<h2 class="st-heading-2">New Co-CEOs</h2>The company said that David Allemann and Caspar Coppetti will assume the roles of Co-CEOs, while continuing as Executive Co-Chairmen of the Board. Co-founder Olivier Bernhard will continue spearheading key performance product initiatives and athlete engagement as an Executive Member of the Board.“With the strategic roadmap for continued growth in place, the four partners collectively recognize that this is the right moment for Martin Hoffmann to step down,” the company said in regards to Hoffman’s stepping down.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Retail reaction</h2>Retail sentiment around ONON trended in ‘extremely bullish’ territory amid ‘high’ message volume.Shares in the company have fallen 25% so far in 2026.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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ONON Stock Falls After Surprise CEO Resignation Leaves Wall Street Divided

The company said that David Allemann and Caspar Coppetti will assume the roles of Co-CEOs, while continuing as Executive Co-Chairmen of the Board.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Amid rumors, the companies confirmed the deal to WSJ early Friday.&nbsp;</li><li>Unilever’s food business is said to be worth tens of billions of dollars, and the deal with McCormick would involve only stock and no cash - WSJ source.</li><li>Stocktwits sentiment for UL and MKC ‘bullish.’</li></ul>U.S.-listed shares of Unilever PLC jumped 2.3% in early premarket trading on Friday, amid news of a restructuring involving its food business.The packaged goods giant plans to separate its foods business, which includes Knorr soups, Hellmann’s mayonnaise and Lipton tea, among other items, and combine it with spice&nbsp;maker&nbsp;McCormick, the companies&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/unilever-in-talks-to-separate-food-business-and-combine-it-with-mccormick-212091ae">confirmed</a> to the Wall Street Journal.&nbsp;McCormick shares rose 1% in Friday’s premarket session.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Unilever Sharpen Focus On Beauty, Personal Care</h2>The major strategy shift by Unilever would continue a trend of consumer conglomerates streamlining their businesses and would leave U.K.-based Unilever focused on beauty, personal-care products and home, the Journal reported.Unilever’s food business is said to be worth tens of billions of dollars, and the deal with McCormick would involve only stock and no cash, the Journal reported, citing information from a source.Maryland-based McCormick, known for its bottled spices and brands like French’s yellow mustard, is set to report its first-quarter results on March 31.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UL">UL</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MKC">MKC</a> was ‘bullish’ early Friday.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Consumer Conglomerates Eye Deals&nbsp;</h2>Trian Fund Management’s Nelson Peltz joined Unilever’s board in 2022 after the hedge fund took a big stake in the company. The activist investor was previously a director at Unilever rival Procter &amp; Gamble, and has a record of pushing for splits and reconfigurations of sprawling conglomerates.Unilever spun off its ice cream business, Magnum Ice Cream, last year. In 2021, the company made unsolicited approaches to GlaxoSmithKline’s consumer-health unit but backed off the idea the following year.Kraft Heinz last year unveiled plans to split into separate companies, reflecting a broader “<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/kraft-heinz-is-splitting-into-two-companies-2b632fa7?mod=article_inline">conglomerate breakup</a>” trend gaining traction across the consumer sector.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/smci-stock-cracks-premarket-on-alleged-nvidia-chip-diversion-to-china-super-micro-nvda-stress-compliance/cZ3XjzQRIh6">SMCI Stock Cracks Premarket On Alleged Nvidia Chip Diversion To China; Super Micro, NVDA Stress Compliance</a>&nbsp;

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The Journal reported that the deal could be announced in the coming weeks.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>CEO Thomas J. Appio said that the company is “disappointed in the results.”</li><li>The experimental therapy, however, was safe and well-tolerated, the company said.</li><li>Rifaximin is already approved in the U.S. and marketed as Xifaxan.</li></ul>Shares of Bausch Health Companies Inc. (BHC) fell 10% on Friday after the company said that its late-stage program evaluating amorphous-rifaximin solid soluble dispersion (SSD) in adults with liver cirrhosis failed to meet its primary goal.The clinical program <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ir.bauschhealth.com/news-releases/2026/01-23-2026-124516159">evaluated</a> rifaximin SSD for the delay of the first episode of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) in adults with liver cirrhosis who experienced no prior episodes. The program consisted of two global trials involving more than 1000 patients.Hepatic encephalopathy is a serious brain dysfunction caused by liver failure, where the liver can't remove toxins from the blood, allowing them to build up and affect the brain, causing confusion, personality changes, slurred speech, and lethargy, potentially leading to coma.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Executive Takeaway</h2>CEO Thomas J. Appio said that the company is “disappointed in the results.” The experimental therapy, however, was safe and well-tolerated, the company said.“We are currently reviewing the full dataset to determine potential new development opportunities," he said while adding that the company remains committed to bringing new treatments to patients across hepatology and other therapeutic areas.Rifaximin is already approved in the U.S. and marketed as Xifaxan which is slated to lose exclusivity in 2028. The recent trials were evaluating a new variant of the compound.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around BHC stock rose from ‘bearish’ to ‘bullish’ territory over the past 24 hours, while retail chatter rose from ‘high’ to ‘extremely high’ levels.A Stocktwits user expressed anticipation for the company’s quarterly report in February, saying the company “lost &nbsp;a &nbsp;Battle but not &nbsp;the &nbsp;war.”<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/Valmaro/message/642700352</stembedurl>Another user, however, opined that the trial failure is “a serious blow” to the company’s future prospects.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/Contrarian_Dan/message/642693387</stembedurl><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BHC">BHC stock</a> has dropped 24% over the past 12 months.&nbsp;Read More: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/tesla-market-share-dives-in-ev-stronghold-california-in-2025-paving-way-for-asian-rivals-growth/cmUCgvWR4X8">Tesla’s Market Share Dives In EV Stronghold California In 2025, Paving Way For Asian Rival’s Growth</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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BHC Stock Plummets On Failed Liver Cirrhosis Trial: Retail Says ‘Lost Battle But Not The War’

The failed clinical program evaluated rifaximin SSD for the delay of the first episode of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) in adults with liver cirrhosis who experienced no prior episodes.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The winding down of the said activities will impact about 365 employees across regions including Europe, the U.S. and China, the company said.&nbsp;</li><li>It will also result in the shut down of sites in the Netherlands, Switzerland, U.S. and China.</li><li>Galapagos CFO Aaron Cox had said in November that the company expects to be cash flow neutral to positive by the end of 2026 if the wind down is implemented.</li></ul> Galapagos NV (GLPG) on Monday announced that its Board of Directors has decided to initiate the wind-down of the company’s cell therapy activities, sending shares up 6% in Monday’s after hours trading.The company had announced its intent to wind down the activities after a strategic review and sale process in October but had held on acting on it until it completed communicating with work councils in the Belgium and Netherlands. The winding down of the said activities will impact about 365 employees across regions including Europe, the U.S. and China, the company <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/01/05/3213177/0/en/Galapagos-Announces-Board-Decision-to-Initiate-Wind-Down-of-Cell-Therapy-Activities.html">said</a>.It will also result in the shut down of sites in the Netherlands, Switzerland, the U.S. and China. The U.S. facilities to be shut down include one in Princeton and another in Pittsburgh, the company said. More details about the wind down, including details pertaining to its timeline and costs, will be provided with the company’s full year earnings in February, it added.Galapagos CFO Aaron Cox had said in November that the company expects to be cash flow neutral to positive by the end of 2026 if the wind down is implemented.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Future After Wind Down</h2>On Monday, Galapagos said that the wind-down of the cell therapy activities will position it for longer-term growth. The company will continue to manage its non-cell therapy programs and evaluate all strategic alternatives for GLPG3667, an investigational, oral, selective inhibitor of tyrosine kinase 2, to accelerate its development in dermatomyositis and potentially other severe auto-immune indications, the company said.The company will also consider resuming the partnering process for the drug, it said. Galapagos also added that it will continue to maintain its presence at its headquarters in Belgium as well as its hubs in Chicago and San Francisco.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment about GLPG stayed in the ‘neutral’ territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume stayed at ‘high’ levels.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GLPG">GLPG stock</a> has gained 15% over the past 12 months.&nbsp;Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/toyota-us-sales-rise-8-percent-in-q4/cmxMCZPR4Ri">US Heeds Trump To Buy A Toyota: Japanese Automaker’s US Sales Rise 8% In Q4</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A logo of Galapagos, a European pharmaceutical research company, is pictured outside its facility on June 9, 2020 in Leiden, Netherlands. (Photo by Yuriko Nakao/Getty Images) 

Galapagos Stock Rises After Hours On Starting To Wind Down Cell Therapy Activities, Subsequent Workforce Reduction 

The company had announced its intent to wind down the activities after a strategic review and sale process in October.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Baytex Energy announced a target of 3% to 5% annual production growth, targeted to reach about 75,000 boe/d in 2028.&nbsp;</li><li>The company said it plans to return a significant portion of Eagle Ford’s $2.14 billion in sale proceeds to shareholders.&nbsp;</li><li>It appointed Chad E. Lundberg as the President and Chief Operating Officer from Dec. 22, 2025.</li></ul>Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE) is setting the stage for growth in 2026 with a $625 million capital budget and plans to return a significant part of its Eagle Ford sale proceeds to shareholders. Additionally, the announcement of a new leadership signals a shift in priorities for the year ahead.Shares of BTE climbed over 2% in Monday's pre-market trade.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Capital Budget Usage</h2>Baytex Energy announced a capital budget of $550 to $625 million for 2026, a target of 3% to 5% production growth reaching about 75,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d) in 2028.The company’s 2026 exploration and development budget aims to generate an average annual production of 67,000 to 69,000 boe/d and is expected to deliver 3% to 5% production growth from 2025 levels.Of this, about 55% of the budget will be allocated to light oil assets, and the remaining 45% to heavy oil assets, the company said. Production in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 is expected to average 68,000 to 69,000 boe/d, with plans to scale to 70,000 boe/d at the end of the year. The company also plans to bring 91 heavy-oil wells onstream, with 2026 production averaging 43,000 to 44,000 bbl/d.Of the total capital expenses, $50 to $75 million growth capital will be focused on the Pembina Duvernay and northeast Alberta Mannville, $50 million will be directed towards infrastructure investment that will include anchor oil batteries and water infrastructure in the Pembina Duvernay, and gas conservation in Peace River, and another $50 million will go towards exploration and land investments, the company said."Looking ahead, we are targeting 3% to 5% annual production growth while investing in exploration and infrastructure for future development. Supported by our industry-leading net cash balance sheet, we are prioritizing shareholder returns in 2026," Eric T. Greager, Chief Executive Officer of Baytex Energy, said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Sale Proceeds And Executive Charges</h2>Baytex Energy completed the sale of its U.S. Eagle Ford Assets for $2.14 billion on December 19, and plans to return a significant portion of the proceeds to shareholders.The company also reaffirmed its annual dividend guidance of $0.09 per share, subject to Board of Directors approval.Additionally, the energy company announced that Chad E. Lundberg will take over as President and Chief Operating Officer from Dec. 22, 2025.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around BTE stock remained in the ‘neutral’ territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume stayed at ‘normal’ levels at the time of writing.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1291/159;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Baytex_sentiment_png_47e2fce461.webp" alt="On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around BTE stock remained in the ‘neutral’ territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume stayed at ‘normal’ levels at the time of writing." width="1291" height="159"></figure>Shares of BTE have gained over 25% in the past one year.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

CANADA - 2025/09/17: In this photo illustration, the Baytex Energy Corp. logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Baytex Energy Sets 2026 Capital Spending, Growth Targets – And Names New COO

The company announced a capital budget of up to $625 million for 2026, with 55% allocated to light oil assets and 45% to heavy oil assets.

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