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Crow with Knife ($CAW) is actively trending as its multi-chain presence across Solana, Base, and Cronos, coupled with a deflationary mechanism via LayerZero, sparks fervent community discussion. Enthusiasts are passionately discussing its potential to become a leading animal memecoin, citing organic growth, ongoing utility development, and a strong conviction for significant market cap expansion. The community views $CAW as a 'wild card' positioned to influence the broader crypto market, particularly within the Cronos ecosystem.

Ripple is the catchall name for the cryptocurrency platform, the transactional protocol for which is actually XRP, in the same fashion as Ethereum is the name for the platform that facilitates trades in Ether. Like other cryptocurrencies, Ripple is built atop the idea of a distributed ledger network which requires various parties to participate in validating transactions, rather than any singular centralized authority. That facilitates transactions all over the world, and transfer fees are far cheaper than the likes of bitcoin. Unlike other cryptocurrencies, XRP transfers are effectively immediate, requiring no typical confirmation time.  Ripple was originally founded by a single company, Ripple Labs, and continues to be backed by it, rather than the larger network of developers that continue bitcoin’s development. It also doesn’t have a fluctuating amount of its currency in existence. Where bitcoin has a continually growing pool with an eventual maximum, and Ethereum theoretically has no limit, Ripple was created with all of its 100 billion XRP tokens right out of the gate. That number is maintained with no mining and most of the tokens are owned and held by Ripple Labs itself — around 60 billion at the latest count.  Even at the recently reduced value of around half a dollar per XRP, that means Ripple Labs is currently sitting on around $20 billion worth of the cryptocurrency (note: Ripple’s price crashed hard recently, and may be worth far less than $60 billion by time you read this). It holds 55 billion XRP in an escrow account, which allows it to sell up to a billion per month if it so chooses in order to fund new projects and acquisitions. Selling such an amount would likely have a drastic effect on the cryptocurrency’s value, and isn’t something Ripple Labs plans to do anytime soon.  In actuality, Ripple Labs is looking to leverage the technology behind XRP to allow for faster banking transactions around the world. While Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are built on the idea of separating financial transactions from the financial organizations of traditional currencies, Ripple is almost the opposite in every sense.  XRP by Ripple price can be found on this page alongside the market capitalization and additional stats.

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XRP is trending with significant community buzz, driven by recent price movements and strong anticipation for the impending "Clarity Act" markup. Discussions highlight growing institutional interest, including Franklin Templeton's endorsement of the XRP Ledger, and bullish sentiment points to reduced selling pressure. However, some traders remain cautious, questioning the sustainability of the current rally and citing historical pump-and-dump patterns.

Pyth Network is a decentralised oracle network designed to provide real-time financial market data to decentralised applications (dApps) across multiple blockchains. It allows developer to secure smart contracts with reliable, low-latency market data from institutional sources, and build apps with high-fidelity oracle feeds designed for mission-critical systems.

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Pyth Network is trending after introducing its PYTH Reserve program, which allocates a portion of its growing network revenue to systematic token purchases, aiming to bolster network value. The community is actively discussing Pyth's institutional-grade Real World Asset (RWA) price feeds and its perceived adoption by governments, positioning it as a strong contender in the oracle space.

Cronos is an institutional-grade, high-performance, EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain built on the Cosmos SDK and integrated with the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol, designed as the backbone for open, compliant, and AI-accessible tokenized markets. It supports up to 60,000 transactions per second (TPS), 500ms block times, instant finality, and sub-$0.01 fees via Proof of Authority consensus.

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CRO is trending following a strategic partnership with 21Shares aimed at launching proposed investment products like a CRO Private Trust and ETF, which is anticipated to broaden regulated access to the Cronos ecosystem. The community is actively discussing this potential for expanded adoption, alongside the impact of Trump Media's significant CRO treasury acquisition and the token's broader ecosystem developments in Real World Assets.

JasmyCoin is based on the ERC 20 standard. The token can also be used by an unspecified number of individuals and businesses to transfer tokens using digital devices as proof of value exchange or payment for services. By not limiting its usability, the token can have a wide range of purposes.

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JasmyCoin is a hot topic as its significant price decline over the past year fuels a sharp divide in community sentiment. While "perma-bulls" emphasize its Japanese regulatory compliance, enterprise utility, and eagerly anticipate positive developments for 2026, critics lament its persistent underperformance and alleged lack of tangible progress. This creates a volatile conversation between those convinced of its long-term vision and others frustrated by continuous losses, despite a recent cross-chain swap integration.

FTI Consulting, Inc. engages in the provision of financial, legal, operational, political and regulatory, reputational and transactional advisory services. It operates through the following segments: Corporate Finance and Restructuring, Forensic and Litigation Consulting, Economic Consulting, Technology, and Strategic Communications. The Corporate Finance and Restructuring segment focus on the strategic, operational, financial, and capital needs of clients. The Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment offers law firms, companies, government clients, and other interested parties with multidisciplinary, independent dispute advisory, investigations, data analytics, forensic accounting, business intelligence, risk mitigation services and interim management services for health solutions practice clients. The Economic Consulting segment consists of the analysis of complex economic issues for use in legal, regulatory and international arbitration proceedings, strategic decision making, and public policy debates for law firms, companies, government entities and other interested parties. The Technology segment includes a portfolio of information governance, e-discovery and data analytics software, services, and consulting support to corporations, law firms, courts and government agencies. The Strategic Communications segment designs and executes communications strategies for management teams and boards of directors relating to managing financial, regulatory and reputational challenges, navigating market disruptions, articulating brand, staking a competitive position, and preserving and growing operations. The company was founded by Dan Luczak and Joseph Reynolds in 1982 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

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FTI Consulting (FCN) is trending amid extensive community discussion concerning its alleged involvement in the controversial liquidation of LumiraDx (LMDX), where shareholders are actively questioning if assets were improperly transferred to new entities. This scrutiny, which calls for regulatory investigation into the process, contrasts with FCN's own recent reports of strong operational performance and an ongoing share repurchase program.

Roche Holding AG is a research healthcare company. It operates through the Roche Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics segments. The Roche Pharmaceutical division comprises the business segments, such as Roche Pharmaceuticals and Chuga. The Diagnostic division consists of the following four business areas: centralized and point of care solutions, molecular diagnostics, tissue diagnostics, and diabetes care. The company was founded by Fritz Hoffmann-La Roche on October 1, 1896 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

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Roche is trending amidst an aggressive expansion into the competitive metabolic disease market through recent acquisitions and partnerships focused on obesity and MASH assets. While the company celebrates positive clinical data from several oncology pipeline candidates, it faces persistent community allegations of unfair practices and asset stripping following a prior diagnostic acquisition, fueling calls for transparency and shareholder redress.

The United States Crypto Reserve holds and represents the top American-built tokens that meet the highest standards of security, transparency, and innovation. The $USCR memecoin will represent the community of innovators supporting the movement! USCR has peaked at over $240M market cap with nearly 50,000 holders. The USCR holds ~$750,000 in United States based cryptocurrencies on a publicly verifiable wallet.

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USCR is generating buzz as the crypto community questions why it isn't receiving more attention, with many identifying it as a potential breakout meme coin for the new year. There's a concerted effort among enthusiasts to boost its visibility, driven by a belief in its significant, yet overlooked, market potential.

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PINKWHALE CRYPTO is generating significant community buzz, with enthusiasts actively accumulating and holding positions amid expectations of substantial growth. Discussions are fueled by its "bullish chart" and a perceived "clean, fair" launch with "zero bundles," positioning it as a transparent alternative within the crypto space.

Binance Coin is the cryptocurrency of the Binance platform. It is a trading platform exclusively for cryptocurrencies. The name "Binance" is a combination of binary and finance.  Thus, the startup name shows that only cryptocurrencies can be traded against each other. It is not possible to trade crypto currencies against Fiat. The platform achieved an enormous success within a very short time and is focused on worldwide market with Malta headquarters. The cryptocurrency currently has a daily trading volume of 1.5 billion - 2 billion US dollars and is still increasing.  In total, there will only be 200 million BNBs. Binance uses the ERC20 token standard from Ethereum and has distributed it as follow: 50% sold on ICO, 40% to the team and 10% to Angel investors. The coin can be used to pay fees on Binance. These include trading fees, transaction fees, listing fees and others. Binance gives you a huge discount when fees are paid in BNB.   The schedule of BNB fees discount is as follow: In the first year, 50% discount on all fees, second year 25% discount, third year 12.5% discount, fourth year 6.75 % discount, and from the fifth year onwards there is no discount. This structure is used to incentivize users to buy BNB and do trades within Binance.  Binance announced in a buyback plan that it would buy back up to 100 million BNB in Q1 2018. The coins are then burned. This means that they are devaluated to increase the value of the remaining coins. This benefits investors. In the future, the cryptocurrency will remain an asset on the trading platform and will be used as gas.  Other tokens that are issued by exchanges include Bibox Token, OKB, Huobi Token, and more.

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BNB is highly active as the community reacts to significant developments within the Binance ecosystem, including new institutional integrations like BlackRock's BUIDL fund on BNB Chain and the widely discussed pardon of former CEO CZ. These events are sparking polarized opinions, with supporters anticipating renewed growth and broader adoption, while critics reiterate concerns over the network's regulatory history and centralized aspects. Amidst this debate, BNB Chain's expanding utility in DeFi, stablecoin transfers, and real-world asset tokenization remains a key talking point.

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<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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<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%.

U.S. stocks appear set for a positive opening on Wednesday ahead of the release of the Federal Reserve’s latest minutes as investors look for clues on the central bank’s monetary policy going forward.While Dow Jones futures were up by 0.18% at the time of writing, the S&amp;P 500 futures rose 0.17%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100’s futures gained 0.22%. Futures of the Russell 2000 index were up by 0.38%.Meanwhile, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY) was up by 0.16% at the time of writing,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) rose 0.19% on Wednesday morning, and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.15%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.Asian markets ended Wednesday’s trading session on a negative note, with the TWSE Capitalization Weighted Stock index declining the most at 0.55%, followed by the Hang Seng index at 0.51%, and the Nikkei 225 at 0.21%.The KOSPI was closed for trading on account of Chuseok Festivity, while the Shanghai Composite was closed on account of National Day.Stocks To Watch<ul><li>Tesla Inc. (TSLA): Tesla announced new variants of the Model Y and Model 3 starting at $39,900 and $36,900, respectively. Stifel analyst Stephen Gangaro raised the price target for Tesla to $483 from $440 following the announcement. Tesla’s shares were up 0.7% in pre-market trade.</li><li>Equifax Inc. (EFX): Equifax announced that it would offer its VantageScore 4.0 mortgage credit score at $4.50 through the end of 2027, after rival Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO) announced a $10 per score price to lenders last week. Equifax shares were up nearly 3% pre-market.</li><li>Confluent Inc. (CFLT): Confluent shares surged over 19% in Wednesday’s pre-market trade after a Reuters&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/data-streaming-software-maker-confluent-explores-sale-sources-say-2025-10-08/">report</a> stated that the company is exploring a sale.</li><li>Penguin Solutions Inc. (PENG): Penguin shares plunged over 20% in Wednesday’s pre-market session after the company reported mixed fourth-quarter (Q4) results. Penguin’s earnings per share (EPS) of $0.43 beat expectations of $0.37, while its reported revenue of $338 million came in lower than analyst expectations of $342 million, according to Stocktwits data.</li></ul>&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/jamie-dimon-jpmorgan-saving-billions-ai-tip-of-iceberg/ch6PKnoR3hF">Jamie Dimon Reportedly Says JPMorgan Is Saving Billions Thanks To AI: ‘I Think It’s The Tip Of The Iceberg’</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Dow Futures Edge Up As Wall Street Awaits Fed Minutes: TSLA, EFX, CFLT, PENG Among Stocks To Watch

While Dow Jones futures were up by 0.18% at the time of writing, the S&P 500 futures rose 0.17%.

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