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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 as it reportedly cut staff from its Reality Labs division, sparking debate about its strategic pivot. While some investors view these layoffs as a positive step for cost savings and increased AI focus, others remain concerned about past spending and the viability of future initiatives, with its upcoming earnings a major point of community discussion.

The Internet Computer is a decentralized cloud blockchain designed to run applications, websites, and backend systems fully on-chain. Its architecture provides robust security, resilience, and built-in multi-chain support.  A key focus of the network is enabling a “self-writing cloud,” where AI tools allow users generate applications through natural-language instructions.  Developers and users can experiment with the platform using AI app-generation tools like caffeine.ai or by writing serverless code directly through online IDEs such as icp.ninja.  The ICP token is used to pay for computation (through a burn-based model) and to participate in network governance through staking.

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Internet Computer (ICP) is trending amidst buzz around its 'Mission 70' initiative to drastically cut token inflation and developments with on-chain AI like Caffeine AI. The community is polarized, with supporters highlighting ICP's foundational Web3 infrastructure, unique full-stack capabilities, and enterprise potential, deeming it highly undervalued. Conversely, skeptics point to its historical price performance and ongoing token minting as reasons for caution, fueling a debate over its long-term viability and adoption.

High Roller Technologies, Inc. is an evolving and growth-oriented iCasino and entertainment company, which engages in the business of operating an online gaming business offering casino betting games to customers. The firm also offers a wide range of games including many that are available in land-based casinos, such as blackjack, roulette, baccarat, poker, and slot machines. The company was founded by Michael Alexander Cribari and Brandon Christopher Eachus on December 21, 2021 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

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High Roller Technologies Inc

High Roller Technologies Inc. is trending due to a new strategic partnership with crypto.com/us, granting them exclusive entry into the rapidly growing U.S. prediction markets space. The community is buzzing with excitement, anticipating significant upside potential and a potential short squeeze fueled by the low float, while others caution about the rapid parabolic ascent and the possibility of future offerings.

BRC Group Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of financial services and solutions to the capital raising and financial advisory needs of public and private firms. It operates through the following segments: Capital Markets, Wealth Management, Financial Consulting, Auction and Liquidation, Communications, and Consumer. The Capital Markets segment provides investment banking, corporate finance, research, wealth management, and sales and trading services to corporate, institutional, and high net worth clients. The Wealth Management segment offers retail brokerage, investment management, and insurance, and tax preparation services. The Financial Consulting segment focuses on a variety of specialized advisory services spanning bankruptcy, restructuring, turnaround management, forensic accounting, crisis and litigation support, appraisal and valuation, real estate, and operations management. The Auction and Liquidation segment deals with retail liquidation services. The Communications segment is composed of a portfolio of companies acquired for attractive risk-adjusted investment return characteristics. The Consumer segment includes Targus and the Brands investment portfolio. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

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B. Riley Financial (RILY) is trending after unexpectedly filing its Q3 10-Q report early, showcasing strong positive earnings and reinstating its NASDAQ compliance. This news has ignited widespread community discussion, with many anticipating a significant short squeeze given the high short interest and belief that the bear thesis has been invalidated, driving fervent calls for a substantial rally.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of integrated circuits and wafer semiconductor devices. Its chips are used in personal computers and peripheral products, information applications, wired and wireless communications systems products, and automotive and industrial equipment including consumer electronics such as digital video compact disc player, digital television, game consoles, and digital cameras. The company was founded by Chung Mou Chang on February 21, 1987 and is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan.

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Taiwan Semiconductor is a key focus as its highly anticipated earnings report approaches, with community expectations for strong results driven by robust AI chip demand and ongoing discussions about a potential U.S.-Taiwan trade agreement involving expanded U.S. fab operations. Investors are closely watching for guidance on advanced node capacity and CoWoS production, which are seen as bellwethers for the broader semiconductor industry, amidst varying perspectives on geopolitical factors impacting global supply chains.

Verizon Communications, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of communications, information, and entertainment products and services. It operates through the Consumer and Business segments. The Consumer segment provides consumer-focused wireless and wire line communications services and products. The Business segment offers wireless and wireline communications services and products, including FWA broadband, data, video and conferencing services, corporate networking solutions, security and managed network services, local and long-distance voice services, and network access to deliver various IoT services and products. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Verizon is trending due to a widespread nationwide service outage that left millions of customers frustrated and without connectivity. While many in the community are expressing anger and hoping for a stock decline, some investors view this disruption as a potential buying opportunity. This event highlights the challenges faced by major telecom networks amidst intense competition and discussions around service reliability.

Novavax, Inc. Is a biotechnology company, which engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of recombinant vaccines. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD.

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Novavax Inc

Novavax is a top trending stock as investors keenly anticipate its J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference presentation, hoping for significant updates on new partnerships leveraging its Matrix-M platform, particularly in oncology, alongside news of a new large pharma Material Transfer Agreement in Q4 2025. This anticipation, fueled by a positive analyst outlook and high short interest, is driving intense community discussion and speculation about a potential short squeeze, amidst ongoing frustration with perceived communication from management regarding past delays.

Teladoc Health, Inc. engages in the provision of telehealthcare services using a technology platform via mobile devices, the Internet, video and phone. It operates through the following segments: Teladoc Health Integrated Care, BetterHelp, and Others. The Teladoc Health Integrated Care segment offers virtual medical services. The BetterHelp segment includes virtual mental health and other wellness services. The company was founded in June 2002 by George Byron Brooks, Michael Gorton, and Gary Wald and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Teladoc Health Inc

Teladoc Health is trending amid intense community debate following its CEO's presentation at a major healthcare conference, where discussions focused on AI integration and the potential impact of the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program. While many investors express deep frustration over the stock's persistent decline and management's performance, a strong contingent believes TDOC is severely undervalued and poised for a significant turnaround. This optimism is fueled by its global leadership and strategic positioning in the evolving digital health landscape, with many accumulating shares despite current skepticism.

Ice Land is the alter ego of Landwolf, one of the characters in Matt Furie's "Boy's Club" comic series.  For those unfamiliar with the "Boy's Club" comic series, it is a comic created by legendary artist Matt Furie, who is known for being the creator and founder of the most famous meme of all, Pepe. Pepe is one of 4 main characters in the comic along with Landwolf, Brett, and Andy. In the book, he created an alter ego persona for each of the main characters, and Ice Land is the alter ego of Landwolf.

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LightPath Technologies, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and distribution of optical and infrared components. Its products include molded glass and assemblies, infrared molded lenses, diamond turned, conventional ground and polished ground lenses and assemblies, and collimator assemblies, which are used in applications involving light detection and ranging technology. The firm supports a range of customers in the field of industrial, laser, defense, medical, telecommunications, and instrumentation. The company was founded in1985 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

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Lightpath Technologies is trending due to a significant $22.1 million follow-on purchase order for infrared camera systems and an $8 million strategic investment from drone industry leaders Ondas Holdings and Unusual Machines. The community is actively discussing the company's proprietary Black Diamond glass as a crucial germanium-free alternative, offering supply chain security amid tightening global restrictions on rare earth minerals. This positions Lightpath as a vital domestic supplier within the expanding U.S. defense and drone technology sectors, with further anticipation surrounding potential major contract awards.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>President Trump stated he is exploring a one-year 10% credit card interest rate cap, calling 20 to 30% rates unjust and promoting customer affordability.</li><li>The suggestion comes as U.S. credit card balances jumped from $1.21 trillion to $1.23 trillion and household debt surged $197 billion in Q3 2025, mostly due to mortgages and school loans.</li><li>Billionaire Bill Ackman warned that rate restrictions might force lenders to cut credit availability for millions, and prior congressional initiatives to cap rates failed.</li></ul>On Friday, President Donald Trump said that he was considering imposing a one-year term of 10% cap on credit card interest rates, arguing that the current rates of 20 to 30% are unfair to American consumers.&nbsp;President Trump framed the proposal as a measure to make credit cards more affordable and criticised credit card companies for overcharging Americans, adding that the policy would take effect on January 20.While many praised the President on the limit placed on credit cards, Pershing Square Capital Management CEO Bill Ackman&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/BillAckman/status/2009812485302264099?s=20">pointed</a> out that “without being able to charge rates sufficient to cover losses and generate an adequate return on equity, credit card lenders will cancel cards for millions of consumers.” Ackman called it “a mistake” and proposed that “regulatory changes that enable new entrants could lead to a reduction in rates.”&nbsp;Previously, Congress had tried to consider legislation to cap interest rates on credit cards, but none made it into law.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Record US Consumer Debt Adds Pressure on Households</h2>This comes at a time when credit card debts hit a record high in 2025. From the second to the third quarter, credit card debts have skyrocketed from $1.21 trillion to $1.23 trillion, according to the&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.newyorkfed.org/newsevents/news/research/2025/20251105">Federal Bank of New York.</a> Household debt in the United States rose by $197 billion in the third quarter of 2025, continuing a trend that is putting it on course to surpass levels last reached before the financial crisis, according to the latest quarterly report on household debt and credit.&nbsp;The bank also states that most of the increase was driven by mortgage balances, which rose $137 billion to $13.07 trillion as activity related to mortgages increased, with $512 billion in new mortgage loans issued during the quarter. However, student loan balances increased by $15 billion to $1.65 trillion over the quarter.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/us-bill-bans-officials-insider-trading-on-prediction-markets/cmU30GER43d">US Bill Bans Officials' Insider Trading On Prediction Markets After Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro Arrest</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Trump Calls For 10% Cap On Credit Card Interest Rates, Bill Ackman Calls It A ‘Mistake’

Donald Trump wants to put a 10% cap on interest rates on credit cards, a move that had previously been taken up by Congress but had never made into law.

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Donald Trump wants to put a 10% cap on interest rates on credit cards, a move that had previously been taken up by Congress but had never made into law.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Both the NYSE and the Nasdaq will remain closed for trading on Christmas, December 25.</li><li>Trading will resume on all the markets at their usual times on Friday, December 26. The pre-opening session will begin at 6:30 a.m. ET, while the regular session will begin at 9:30 a.m. ET and go on till 4 p.m. ET.</li></ul>It’s almost Santa Claus time, and you may be wondering, is the stock market open on Christmas Eve? If you are, you will want to check the timings during which the American stock exchanges will remain open.The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will be open for trading on Christmas Eve till 1 p.m. ET, with the NYSE staying open for options trading till 1:15 p.m. ET.The NYSE American Equities, NYSE Arca Equities, NYSE National, and NYSE Texas late trading sessions will close at 5:00 p.m. ET, according to the exchange’s website.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Will Stock Markets Be Open On Christmas?</h2>Both the NYSE and the Nasdaq will remain closed for trading on Christmas, December 25.Trading will resume on all the markets at their usual times on Friday, December 26. The pre-opening session will begin at 6:30 a.m. ET, while the regular session will begin at 9:30 a.m. ET and go on until 4 p.m. ET.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What About A Santa Claus Rally?</h2>A Santa Claus rally, which refers to the stock market’s tendency to rise during the final five trading days in December and the first two trading days of the new year, is likely to take place this year, according to Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group.“We think it’s likely. These next seven days, starting tomorrow, are higher more than 77% of times. You look at all seven day combinations out there, none are more likely to be higher,” Detrick&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-equities-could-hit-new-highs-santa-claus-rally-says-ryan-detrick/cLeppGTREHd">said</a> on Tuesday.Jeremy Siegel, professor emeritus of finance at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business, on Tuesday&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/wharton-jeremy-siegel-2026-good-year-for-risk-assets/cLeplcAREuj">stated</a> that 2026 has the ingredients needed to be a good year for risk assets.However, for his prediction to materialize, Siegel stated that Washington will have to avoid self-inflicted disruptions and that productivity continues to hold up.“One underappreciated tailwind into year-end is productivity: if productivity holds up while nominal demand cools, inflation can fall without the economy needing to break. That’s the best possible mix for both equities and longer-duration assets,” he said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What If Santa Fails To Show Up?</h2>But what happens when a Santa Claus rally fails to materialize? According to a report by Seeking Alpha citing Ari H. Wald, head of technical analysis at Oppenheimer, the subsequent one or two quarters tend to be below average for equities.“Since 1928, the S&amp;P 500 has averaged a 1% loss in the subsequent three months following a negative [Santa Claus rally] vs. an average 2.6% gain following a positive [one]. If Santa should fail to call, bears may come to Broad &amp; Wall,” Wald said in a recent note, according to the report.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Here’s How US Equities Have Fared Year-To-Date</h2><figure class="table"><table class="ck-table-resized" style=";"><colgroup><col style="width:50%;"><col style="width:50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border:1pt solid #000000;padding:5pt;vertical-align:top;">Index</td><td style="border:1pt solid #000000;padding:5pt;vertical-align:top;">Year-to-date change, as of Dec. 23, 2025</td></tr><tr><td style="border:1pt solid #000000;padding:5pt;vertical-align:top;">Dow Jones Industrial Average</td><td style="border:1pt solid #000000;padding:5pt;vertical-align:top;">13.86%</td></tr><tr><td style="border:1pt solid #000000;padding:5pt;vertical-align:top;">S&amp;P 500</td><td style="border:1pt solid #000000;padding:5pt;vertical-align:top;">17.48%</td></tr><tr><td style="border:1pt solid #000000;padding:5pt;vertical-align:top;">Nasdaq Composite</td><td style="border:1pt solid #000000;padding:5pt;vertical-align:top;">22.01%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Meanwhile, U.S. equities declined in Wednesday’s pre-market trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down 0.03%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) declined 0.02%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) fell 0.06%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bullish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/strong-q3-us-growth-could-cap-fed-rate-cuts-at-one-or-two-in-2026/cLesrZFREHy">Strong Q3 US Growth Could Cap Fed Rate Cuts At One Or Two In 2026, Says Schwab's Collin Martin</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Is The Stock Market Open Today? Here Are NYSE, Nasdaq Trading Hours On Christmas Eve

The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will be open for trading on Christmas Eve till 1 p.m. ET, with the NYSE staying open for options trading till 1:15 p.m. ET.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Subramanian expects only a 4% upside from current levels, despite considering a 15% earnings growth.&nbsp;</li><li>She also expressed concerns about a liquidity squeeze and a decline in consumption due to potential job losses from AI.&nbsp;</li><li>Subramanian’s outlook is by far the most bearish compared with others, such as Citi and Oppenheimer.</li></ul>Bank of America Securities’ head of U.S. equity and quantitative strategy reportedly believes the S&amp;P 500 will end 2026 at 7,100 — a mere 4% upside from current levels, despite a 15% earnings growth penciled in.Savita Subramanian told CNBC <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/12/15/watch-cnbcs-full-interview-with-bofas-savita-subramanian.html">in an interview</a> that this year’s bull run is driven by AI jumps that may not sustain next year. “And the reason really is the stocks in the S&amp;P right now that are the bulk of the market are not the economically sensitive companies,” she told CNBC. “They’re really the AI plays, the kind of buy-the-dream companies, and those we see as maybe headed for a little bit of an air pocket in 2026.”Most of this year’s upside from artificial intelligence (AI) surges will result in “significant multiple compression” next year, she said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Impact On Labor Market</h2>Subramanian also expressed concerns about AI’s impact on the labor market, stating that more consumers will begin to suffer.“Where we are now is a point where you really have to pick a side. So, either AI stocks are all that, but if that’s the case, they’re going to take a bunch of jobs away, which means the consumption could falter next year. So, you know, I worry about the idea that we’re just pricing in the best of everything right now,” she said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Street Estimates</h2>Meanwhile, other firms are more bullish on next year’s market performance. Citigroup expects the S&amp;P 500 to end 2026 at 7,700, an implied gain of 12.7% from Friday’s close, citing strong corporate earnings and AI infrastructure build-out, as per a report from Reuters.Another CNBC report said that Oppenheimer sees the S&amp;P 500 surge 18% from Friday’s close to end 2026 at 8,100, while Wolfe Research predicts the index will climb to 7,600, an implied gain of 11%. Fundstrat Global Advisors’ Managing Partner Tom Lee sees the index reaching 7,700 by the end of next year. Lee also <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fundstrat-tom-lee-sp-500-prediction-climb-7300-in-december/cLI7gvmREiN">said</a> that he expects the S&amp;P 500 to close at 7,300 in December this year.The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down by 0.14% at the time of writing, and retail sentiment around it on Stocktwits was in the ‘bullish’ territory.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com. &nbsp;

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BofA’s Savita Subramanian Says S&P 500 Will End 2026 At 7,100 – Here’s What Citi And Oppenheimer Expect

The head of U.S. equity and quantitative strategy at Bank of America Securities said that this year’s bull run from AI may not sustain next year. 

BofA’s Savita Subramanian Says S&P 500 Will End 2026 At 7,100 – Here’s What Citi and Oppenheimer Expect

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>BIS noted that both the S&amp;P 500 and gold prices have surged in “lockstep” throughout the recent market rally.</li><li>Since dipping in April this year after President Donald Trump announced the “Liberation Day” tariffs, the S&amp;P 500 has surged 38% so far, while gold prices have gained more than 41%.</li><li>On Monday, Oppenheimer’s Chief Investment Strategist John Stoltzfus said he expects the S&amp;P 500 to reach 8,100 by the end of 2026.</li></ul>The S&amp;P 500 index and gold are at risk of being in a bubble, according to the latest&nbsp;report by the Bank of International Settlements (BIS).The BIS pointed out that the S&amp;P 500 index and gold have exhibited “explosive behavior” jointly for the first time in the last 50 years.“A widely used statistical test to detect the explosiveness of a price process suggests that both the S&amp;P 500 and the price of gold have entered explosive territory in recent months,” BIS said.It noted that explosive prices are associated with low future returns.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Surging In Lockstep</h2>BIS noted that both the S&amp;P 500 and gold prices have surged in “lockstep” throughout the recent market rally.Since dipping in April this year after President Donald Trump announced the “Liberation Day” tariffs, the S&amp;P 500 index has surged 38% so far. In the same period, spot gold prices have gained more than 41%.Earlier on Monday, Oppenheimer’s Chief Investment Strategist John Stoltzfus said he expects the S&amp;P 500 to reach 8,100 by the end of 2026, up 18% from current levels.<h2 class="st-heading-2">BIS’ Warning</h2>The central bank body warned that a sharp, swift correction typically follows a bubble burst, adding that the growing influence of retail investors is a sign of a developing bubble.“Historically, the prices of U.S. equities and gold have breached the explosive behaviour threshold at different times. This was often followed by a significant correction, such as in 1980 for gold (after having surged during the Great Inflation) and the burst of the dotcom bubble for US equities,” it stated in a report.Analysts at ING Think stated in a note on Monday that they expect the yellow metal to continue to shine in 2026. They expect gold prices to average $4,325 per troy ounce in 2026, implying an upside of more than 3% from current levels.Meanwhile, U.S. equities edged lower in Monday’s opening trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down by 0.17%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF was in the ‘bearish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GLD">SPDR Gold Shares ETF</a> (GLD) and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IAU">iShares Gold Trust ETF</a> (IAU) were down by 0.02% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fed-rate-announcement-how-us-treasury-yields-are-behaving/cLIYnVoRElH">With Fed Rate Announcement Scheduled For Wednesday, Here’s How US Treasury Yields Are Behaving</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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S&P 500, Gold At Risk Of Being In A Bubble After Flashing 'Explosive’ Price Patterns For First Time In Five Decades, Says BIS

The firm noted that explosive prices are associated with low future returns.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Stoltzfus said the firm is positive on equities and considers them its favorite asset class.</li><li>In a note last week, the strategist stated that if the Fed does cut rates this month, the markets are likely to reflect on it positively, if not enthusiastically.</li><li>In July, Stoltzfus revised the year-end target for the S&amp;P 500 index to 7,100 from 5,950.</li></ul>Oppenheimer’s Chief Investment Strategist John Stoltzfus reportedly expects the S&amp;P 500 index to rally by 18% by the end of 2026, rising to 8,100 points.According to a Bloomberg&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-08/oppenheimer-s-stoltzfus-is-biggest-us-stock-bull-for-third-year">report</a> citing Stoltzfus’s latest note, the strategist expects the S&amp;P 500 to surge on the back of easing monetary policy and robust economic growth.One of Wall Street’s widely followed strategists, Stoltzfus, said the firm is positive on equities and considers it its favorite asset class, according to the report. In addition to the Fed’s rate cuts and economic resilience, the strategist also credited strong U.S. corporate earnings as a reason behind his bullish outlook on the S&amp;P 500 heading into the next year.The S&amp;P 500 has soared 17% year-to-date, and Lance Roberts, Chief Strategist at RIA Advisors, noted in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/LanceRoberts/status/1997995379221053817">post</a> on X that seasonality has turned supportive. He pointed to the index’s historical performance since 1928, noting that it has delivered an average gain of 1.3% in the second half of December. The gains stood at 2.1% when the seasonality was supportive, he observed.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:722/170;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Lance_Roberts_jpg_f955c4bb77.webp" alt="Lance Roberts' post on X" width="722" height="170"><figcaption>Lance Roberts' post on X | @LanceRoberts/X</figcaption></figure>In a note last week, Stoltzfus stated that if the Fed does cut rates this month, the markets are likely to reflect on it positively, if not enthusiastically. “In 2026 we expect the Fed will likely cut rates further if the flow of economic data suggests that inflation is slowing or if the unemployment rate rises further,” he added.In July, Stoltzfus revised the year-end target for the S&amp;P 500 index to 7,100 from 5,950. With three weeks to go for the end of 2025, the index is just 3% shy of the firm’s target.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Santa Claus Rally</h2>Veteran analyst Ed Yardeni, President of Yardeni Research, said in a recent note that U.S. equities are set for an early Santa Claus rally amid rising hopes of a rate cut.“The S&amp;P 500 rose back above its 50-day moving average last week and now appears to be back on track to hit 7,000 in a year-end Santa Claus rally,” he said.According to data from the CME FedWatch&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>, there is a 89.6% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut this week.Meanwhile, U.S. equities gained in Monday’s pre-market trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was up by 0.17%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fed-rate-announcement-how-us-treasury-yields-are-behaving/cLIYnVoRElH">With Fed Rate Announcement Scheduled For Wednesday, Here’s How US Treasury Yields Are Behaving</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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S&P At 8,100 By 2026 End? Oppenheimer’s Stoltzfus Reportedly Sees 18% Rally Ahead

According to a Bloomberg report citing Stoltzfus’s latest note, the strategist expects the S&P 500 to surge on the back of easing monetary policy and robust economic growth.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Lee pointed out that the last time the Fed ended its quantitative tightening program in September 2019, U.S. equity markets rallied more than 17% in the span of three weeks.</li><li>He said he is “pretty bullish” heading into the year-end due to the seasonal tailwind during this time of the year.</li><li>Veteran economist Ed Yardeni stated in his latest note that the markets look set for an early Santa Claus Rally, expecting the S&amp;P 500 to reach 7,000 this week.</li></ul>Tom Lee, Managing Partner at Fundstrat Global Advisors, reportedly predicted on Monday that the S&amp;P 500 index could rally by nearly 7% from current levels, reaching up to 7,300 in December.During an&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/12/01/7200-7300-is-likely-for-the-sp-500-in-december-says-fundstrats-tom-lee.html">interview</a> with CNBC, Lee stated that he remains bullish on equities and cryptocurrencies into year-end. “I think the biggest tailwind that’s going to emerge in the next couple of weeks is around the central bank. The Fed is set to cut in December,” Lee said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">QT End To Boost Markets</h2>He listed the end of the Federal Reserve’s quantitative tightening program, effective December 1, as a tailwind for U.S. equity markets. Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) October meeting revealed that “almost all” policy makers supported the central bank’s plan to halt the drawdown of its balance sheet from December 1.Lee pointed out that the last time the Fed ended its quantitative tightening program in September 2019, U.S. equity markets rallied by more than 17% in three weeks.He said he is “pretty bullish” heading into year-end, given the seasonal tailwind.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Santa Claus Rally</h2>Veteran economist Ed Yardeni stated in his latest note that the markets look set for an early Santa Claus Rally, expecting the S&amp;P 500 to reach 7,000 this week. “The S&amp;P 500 rose back above its 50-day moving average last week and now appears to be back on track to hit 7,000 in a year-end Santa Claus rally,” he said.Ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) December meeting scheduled for next week, Fed Chair Jerome Powell is slated to deliver a speech later today.Fed rate-cut probabilities have also increased ahead of the FOMC meeting. According to data from the CME FedWatch&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>, the likelihood of a 25 basis point rate cut next week stood at 87.4% at the time of writing, up from 84.4% a week ago.At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down by 0.73%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bullish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/eli-lilly-cuts-zepbound-weight-loss-drug-prices-to-299-a-month/cLI7QykREih">Eli Lilly Cuts Prices For Weight Loss Drug Zepbound To $299 A Month As It Takes On Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

FundStrat Global Advisors Managing Partner Tom Lee speaks onstage at Yahoo Finance All Markets Summit on October 25, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Yahoo)

Fundstrat's Tom Lee Predicts S&P 500 Could Climb To 7,300 In December: Report

Lee also cited the end of the Federal Reserve’s quantitative tightening program, effective December 1, as a tailwind for U.S. equity markets.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The S&amp;P 500 index closed below its 50-day moving average on Monday for the first time since April 30.</li><li>The CNN Fear and Greed Index was hovering in the ‘Extreme Fear’ zone at 11, the same level it reached in April.</li><li>Bank of America’s monthly survey for November showed that the average cash held by global fund managers fell to 3.7%, triggering the firm’s “sell signal.”</li></ul>U.S. equities declined in Tuesday morning’s trade, with Big Tech hovering in the red amid concerns about valuations of AI-related stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down more than 650 points at the time of writing, while the S&amp;P 500 index was down 1.5%.All but one of the Magnificent 7 stocks were down at the time of writing, with Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) and Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) slipping the most at over 3% each, while AI bellwether Nvidia Corp.’s (NVDA) shares were down more than 2%.Apple Inc. (AAPL) was the lone Mag 7 stock trading in the green, edging up by 0.09% in Tuesday morning’s trade.<h2 class="st-heading-2">S&amp;P 500 Below 50-DMA</h2>The S&amp;P 500 index closed below its 50-day moving average (DMA) on Monday for the first time since April 30.&nbsp;At the time of writing, the S&amp;P 500 index was trading at 6,572, below its 50-dma of 6,717,&nbsp;on track for its fourth consecutive session in the red.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:2037/801;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/SP_500_50_dma_jpg_e75e0b442b.webp" alt="S&amp;P 500's 50-day moving average" width="2037" height="801"><figcaption>S&amp;P 500's 50-day moving average | TradingView/Screenshot</figcaption></figure>“Typically it would take a few days below that mark, now near 6,707, to signal a major change in what's been an upward trend,”&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/tuesdays-schwab-market-update-podcast">said</a> analysts at Schwab in a recent note.The CNN Fear and Greed Index&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://edition.cnn.com/markets/fear-and-greed">was</a> hovering in the ‘Extreme Fear’ zone at 11. The last time it was at this level was on April 16, 2025.<h2 class="st-heading-2">BofA’s ‘Sell Signal’ Triggered</h2>Bank of America’s monthly survey for November showed that the average cash held by global fund managers fell to 3.7%, triggering the firm’s “sell signal”, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-18/stocks-face-sell-signal-as-cash-holdings-decline-in-bofa-survey">report</a> by Bloomberg. The survey notes that this has only happened 20 times since 2002.Investors are now eyeing AI bellwether Nvidia’s third-quarter (Q3) earnings due Wednesday, as well as the minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) October meeting.At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down 0.29%; the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (QQQ) declined 0.53%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) fell 0.68%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘neutral’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/is-chatgpt-down-openai-investigating/cLPVTsuRE7h">ChatGPT Recovers After Hours-Long Issue Impacting OpenAI’s Service</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A man rides a Citi Bike outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in lower Manhattan on September 03, 2025, in New York City. The Dow was down over 150 points in morning trading. 

Dow Drops 650 Points, S&P 500 Falls 1.5% As Big Tech Drags US Equities Down

All but one of the Magnificent 7 stocks were down at the time of writing, with Microsoft and Amazon slipping the most at over 3% each.

U.S. stocks appear set for a cautious opening on Friday, with investors exercising caution as the United States government shutdown entered its 10th day.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/scott-bessent-fed-chair-interviews-five-candidates/ch6aHY6R3Sa">reportedly</a> narrowed down the list of Federal Reserve Chair candidates to five from 11. The list includes Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman and Fed Governor Christopher Waller, National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett, former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh, and BlackRock Fixed Income CIO Rick Rieder.While Dow Jones futures edged up by 0.02% at the time of writing, the S&amp;P 500 futures were down by 0.03%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100’s futures fell 0.02%. Futures of the Russell 2000 index were down by 0.04%.Meanwhile, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY) was up by 0.15% at the time of writing,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) gained 0.16% on Friday morning, and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) rose 0.16%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.Asian markets ended Friday’s trading session on a largely negative note, with the Hang Seng index declining the most at 1.76%, followed by the Shanghai Composite at 0.95%, and the Nikkei 225 at 0.88%.The KOSPI gained 1.7%, while the TWSE Capitalization Weighted Stock index was closed for trading on account of National Day.Stocks To Watch<ul><li>Applied Digital Corp. (APLD): Applied Digital shares skyrocketed 26% in Friday’s pre-market trade after the company’s first-quarter (Q1) results beat Wall Street expectations. The company reported a loss of $0.03 per share on revenue of $64 million, beating an estimated loss of $0.13 per share on revenue of $50 million, according to Stocktwits data.</li><li>Nvidia Corp. (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD): The Senate late Thursday passed legislation to prioritize access to AI chips to U.S. companies ahead of their Chinese counterparts. Nvidia shares edged 0.7% higher, while AMD shares declined 0.5% in Friday’s pre-market session.</li><li>Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM): Qualcomm is under an antimonopoly probe by Chinese regulators over its acquisition of Israel-based Autotalks. Qualcomm shares were down over 1% pre-market.</li><li>Venture Global Inc. (VG): Venture Global shares plunged over 18% pre-market after the company lost an arbitration case against BP Plc. (BP).</li></ul>Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/openai-eu-antitrust-big-tech-apple-google-microsoft/ch67uchR3Kx">OpenAI Warns EU Antitrust Regulator Of Big Tech’s Potentially Harmful Conduct, Including That Of Its Investor Microsoft: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Stock Futures Mixed As Government Shutdown Enters 10th Day: APLD, NVDA, AMD, QCOM Among Stocks To Watch

While Dow Jones futures edged up by 0.02% at the time of writing, the S&P 500 futures were down by 0.03%.

U.S. stocks appear set for a cautious opening on Thursday as investors await a series of speeches from Federal Reserve officials, including Chair Jerome Powell, Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman, and a discussion between Fed Governor Michael Barr and Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari.On Wednesday, the minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) September meeting were released,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fed-minutes-half-officials-expect-two-more-rate-cuts-by-end-of-2025/ch6EAFlR30c">highlighting concerns</a> among Fed officials about labor market weakness and the need for further rate cuts.While Dow Jones futures edged up by 0.01% at the time of writing, the S&amp;P 500 futures were down by 0.02%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100’s futures fell 0.05%. Futures of the Russell 2000 index were down by 0.2%.Meanwhile, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY) was down 0.04% at the time of writing. Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) fell 0.08% on Thursday morning, and the SPDR<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA"> Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.03%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.Asian markets ended Thursday’s trading session on a largely positive note, with the Nikkei 225 leading with gains of 1.6%, followed by the Shanghai Composite at 1.3%, and the TWSE Capitalization Weighted Stock index at 0.87%.The Hang Seng index declined 0.35%, while the KOSPI was closed for trading on account of Chuseok Festivity.Stocks To Watch<ul><li>Tesla Inc. (TSLA): The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened a probe into nearly 2.9 million Tesla vehicles equipped with the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system over more than 50 traffic safety violations and a few crashes. Tesla shares were down nearly 1% pre-market.</li><li>Novo Nordisk AS (NVO): Novo Nordisk has entered into a definitive agreement with Akero Therapeutics Inc. (AKRO) to acquire the latter in a $5.2 billion deal. Novo shares were down nearly 2% in Thursday’s pre-market session.</li><li>Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL): Delta shares soared over 5% in Thursday’s pre-market trade after the airline’s third-quarter (Q3) results beat Wall Street expectations. Delta reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.71 on revenue of $16.67 billion, beating analyst estimates of an EPS of $1.53 on revenue of $15.08 billion, according to Stocktwits data.</li><li>PepsiCo Inc. (PEP): PepsiCo shares gained nearly 2% pre-market after the company’s Q3 results beat Wall Street expectations. PepsiCo reported EPS of $2.29 on revenue of $23.94 billion, beating analyst estimates of an EPS of $2.26 on revenue of $23.84 billion, according to Stocktwits data.</li></ul>&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fed-minutes-half-officials-expect-two-more-rate-cuts-by-end-of-2025/ch6EAFlR30c">Fed Minutes Show Officials Agree Rate Cuts Needed, But Inflation Concerns Persist</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Dow Futures Inch Up As Wall Street Awaits Jerome Powell’s Speech: TSLA, NVO, DAL, PEP Among Stocks To Watch

While Dow Jones futures edged up by 0.01% at the time of writing, the S&P 500 futures were down by 0.02%.

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