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Intel Corp. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of computer products and technologies. It delivers computer, networking, data storage, and communications platforms. The firm operates through the following segments: Client Computing Group (CCG), Data Center and AI (DCAI), Network and Edge (NEX), Mobileye, Accelerated Computing Systems and Graphics (AXG), Intel Foundry Services (IFS), and All Other. The CCG segment consists of platforms designed for notebooks, 2-in-1 systems, desktops, tablets, phones, wireless and wired connectivity products, and mobile communication components. The DCAI segment delivers solutions to cloud service providers and enterprise customers, along with silicon devices for communications service providers and high-performance computing customers. The NEX segment offers computing system solutions from inflexible fixed-function hardware to general-purpose compute, acceleration, and networking devices running cloud native software on programmable hardware. The Mobileye segment develops driving assistance and self-driving solutions. The AXG segment provides products and technologies designed to help customers solve the toughest computational problems. Its products include CPUs for high-performance computing and GPUs targeted for a range of workloads and platforms, from gaming and content creation on client devices to delivering media and gaming in the cloud, and the most demanding high-performance computing and AI workloads on supercomputers. The IFS segment refers to full stack solutions created from the foundry industry ecosystem. The All Other segment represents results from other non-reportable segments and corporate-related charges. The company was founded by Robert Norton Noyce and Gordon Earle Moore on July 18, 1968 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Intel Corp.

Intel Corp

Intel is trending as discussions swirl around potential partnerships with rivals like AMD and Apple for its foundry business, fueled by reports and government initiatives to bolster domestic chip manufacturing. Community members debate the implications of these partnerships, potential for revenue growth, and impact on Intel's valuation, with some expressing optimism about a turnaround driven by government support and AI advancements. Others caution about execution risks and the need for concrete results to justify the stock's recent gains.

BrokeCoin is a meme-meets-utility cryptocurrency project operating under the ethos of Transparency, Community, and Respect. Formally registered as an LLC in Wyoming, USA, BrokeCoin is building an expansive ecosystem that combines light-hearted spirit of meme culture with real-world crypto utilities—spanning gaming, staking, NFTs, web services, and an e-commerce platform. Brokecoin believes in developing useful and interesting meme-inspired utilities to both service the crypto industry, and generate value for holders.

Brokecoin

Brokecoin is generating buzz as the community rallies to get it trending, emphasizing its active development team and engaged community. Discussions highlight the coin's utilities, ongoing contests, and upcoming staking features, positioning it as more than just another meme coin in the Solana ecosystem. Some users have also expressed excitement for 'Uptober'.

Eli Lilly & Co. engages in the discovery, development, manufacture, and sale of pharmaceutical products. The firm's products consist of diabetes, oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and other products and therapies. The company was founded by Eli Lilly in May 1876 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

Lilly(Eli) & Co

Eli Lilly is trending due to positive sentiment around its potential in the weight loss and diabetes drug market, fueled by a new facility announcement and promising trial data for its oral GLP-1.  The community is actively discussing its competitive positioning against Novo Nordisk and speculating on potential acquisitions in the sector. Some investors are also considering the impact of potential government actions, such as tariffs and direct consumer pricing initiatives.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. engages in the provision of semiconductor businesses. It operates through the following segments: Data Center, Client, Gaming, and Embedded. The Data Center segment includes server-class CPUs, GPUs, AI accelerators, DPUs, FPGAs, SmartNICs, and Adaptive SoC products. The Client segment refers to the computing platforms, which are a collection of technologies that are designed to work together to provide a more complete computing solution. The Gaming segment is a fundamental component across many products and can be found in APU, GPU, SoC or a combination of a discrete GPU with another product working in tandem. The Embedded segment focuses on the embedded CPUs, GPUs, APUs, FPGAs, and Adaptive SoC products. The company was founded by W. J. Sanders III on May 1, 1969 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Advanced Micro Devices Inc

AMD is trending as chatter revolves around a potential collaboration with Intel as a foundry customer, sparking debate about its impact and the competitive landscape with TSMC and Samsung. Community members are actively discussing the news' validity, potential benefits, and AMD's overall valuation amidst the ever-evolving semiconductor sector. Technical analysis and price target speculation are also contributing to the heightened interest in the stock.

Reddit, Inc. operates an entertainment, social networking, and news website where registered community members can submit content. It provides online news services where users can select and rank web content. The firm also offers a personalized filter on the day's story, using previous votes to determine what new things the user might like to read. The company was founded by Steven Ladd Huffman and Alexis Ohanian on June 23, 2005 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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Reddit Inc

Reddit is experiencing volatility, with community discussions focusing on a potential link to ChatGPT's reduced reliance on Reddit data, impacting its AI narrative and prompting a sharp sell-off. Dip buyers are active, while others point to strong institutional ownership and upcoming earnings as reasons for optimism, despite concerns around political bias on the platform. Some traders are also drawing parallels between RDDT and RUM, noting potential political catalysts and high short interest in RUM.

DraftKings, Inc. is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company, which engages in the provision of online sports betting, online casino, daily fantasy sports product offerings, DraftKings Marketplace, retail sportsbook, media, and other consumer product offerings. The company was founded by Jason D. Robins, Matthew Kalish, and Paul Liberman on December 31, 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

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DraftKings Inc

DKNG is trending downwards amidst concerns that prediction markets, like Kalshi and Robinhood, are gaining traction and posing a competitive threat. The community is actively discussing the potential impact on DraftKings' market share and revenue, with some criticizing the company's leadership for not adapting quickly enough. Investors are also monitoring broader industry trends, including regulatory developments and the potential for increased competition.

Rezolve AI Plc operates in the mobile commerce industry with its cutting-edge engagement platform powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning. It develops AI-based mobile commerce and engagement solutions, simplifying the purchasing process by providing relevant information and facilitating seamless transactions with a single tap. The company enables retailers, brands, and manufacturers to create dynamic connections with consumers across mobile and desktop devices. Rezolve Ai was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Rezolve AI PLC .

Rezolve AI Limited

Rezolve AI ($RZLV) is trending due to significant volatility following earnings, with community debate centered on the company's future growth and valuation. A short report from Fuzzy Panda is adding to the uncertainty, while bulls point to raised ARR guidance and potential short squeeze setups. The stock's price action and high trading volume are attracting attention as investors digest conflicting viewpoints.

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

Netflix Inc.

Netflix Inc

Netflix is trending amid social media discussions spurred by Elon Musk's call to cancel subscriptions, citing concerns over content aimed at children and related controversies. The community is debating the impact of these sentiments on the stock's value, while some defend Netflix, pointing to its strong fundamentals and subscriber base. Technical analysis suggests key support and resistance levels are being closely watched as the stock navigates market sentiment.

Micron Technology, Inc. engages in the provision of innovative memory and storage solutions. It operates through the following segments: Compute and Networking Business Unit (CNBU), Mobile Business Unit (MBU), Embedded Business Unit (EBU), and Storage Business Unit (SBU). The CNBU segment includes memory products and solutions sold into client, cloud server, enterprise, graphics, and networking markets. The MBU segment is involved in memory and storage products sold into smartphone and other mobile-device markets. The EBU segment focuses on memory and storage products sold into automotive, industrial, and consumer Markets. The SBU segment consists of SSDs and component-level solutions sold into enterprise and cloud, client, and consumer storage markets. The company was founded by Ward D. Parkinson, Joseph Leon Parkinson, Dennis Wilson, and Doug Pitman on October 5, 1978 and is headquartered in Boise, ID.

Micron Technology Inc.

Micron Technology Inc

Micron Technology is trending as investors digest recent earnings and future guidance, with community members weighing the potential for short-term gains amidst broader discussions of memory market cycles. Despite strong financial results and tailwinds from increased data center spending and AI, some traders are expressing caution, citing overbought conditions and potential pullbacks. Community talking points include discussions around potential squeeze plays, price targets, and the impact of broader market trends.

Pfizer Inc. is a research-based global biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the discovery, development, manufacture, marketing, sales and distribution of biopharmaceutical products worldwide. The firm works across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases. The company was founded by Charles Pfizer Sr. and Charles Erhart in 1849 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Pfizer Inc.

Pfizer Inc

Pfizer ($PFE) is trending as discussions revolve around potential catalysts including a deal with TrumpRx and investment in US manufacturing, which could boost the stock. The community is weighing the impact of these developments on Pfizer's valuation, noting institutional buying and potential for future growth in areas like weight-loss drugs. Some investors believe that the stock is undervalued and anticipate a significant rise.

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The S&amp;P 500 index surged past the 6,700 level for the first time, reaching a record high, as investors brushed aside concerns that the U.S. government shutdown would impact equities.At the time of writing, the S&amp;P 500 index was hovering at 6,703, up by 0.23% for the day. Analysts at Fitch Ratings stated that the government shutdown “does not have near-term implications” for the United States' credit rating, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-government-shutdown-10-01-2025/card/fitch-says-shutdown-has-no-rating-implications-for-now-alE07deY34CamL5LJEqe">report</a> by The Wall Street Journal.Weak jobs data raised the hopes of an interest rate cut later this month, after a report by ADP showed that private payrolls&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/private-payrolls-decline-32000-september/chCYdhBR3ak">declined</a> 32,000 in September, while Wall Street expected an addition of 45,000 jobs during the month. According to 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 99% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut in October, rising&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/gold-price-today-record-high-us-government-shutdown/chCY2UvR3a0">from</a> 94.6% earlier on Wednesday.“History suggests the U.S. government shutdown is unlikely to make much impact on financial markets even if it drags on for some time,” said Jonas Goltermann, deputy chief markets economist at Capital Economics, according to a Barron’s&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.barrons.com/livecoverage/stock-market-news-today-100125">report</a>.Goltermann pointed out that the labor market weakness is the bigger issue in this case, not the government shutdown. He added that this could point to downside risks for equities, the U.S. dollar, and Treasury yields, according to the report.Earlier on Wednesday, Vice President JD Vance addressed reporters at the White House and warned that federal employees could face layoffs if the shutdown continues. “We don’t necessarily want to do it, but we’re going to do what we have to keep the American people’s essential services continuing to run,” he told reporters.&nbsp;However, when asked why the Trump administration is expecting layoffs when past shutdowns have typically resulted in furloughs, Vance said no final decisions had been made yet.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that layoffs could begin as soon as the next two days.At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA), which tracks the Dow Jones index, was up 0.15%. 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 0.39%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ), which tracks the Nasdaq 100 index, was up 0.5%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was up 0.32% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/gold-price-today-record-high-us-government-shutdown/chCY2UvR3a0">Gold Price Hits New Record As US Government Enters Shutdown</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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S&P 500 Hits Record High, Crosses 6,700 For First Time As Investors Bet On Rate Cut, Brush Aside Government Shutdown

At the time of writing, the S&P 500 index was hovering at 6,703, up by 0.23% for the day.

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U.S. equities gained in Wednesday’s midday trade after opening in the red due to the United States government entering its first shutdown in nearly seven years.Weak jobs data raised the hopes of an interest rate cut later this month, after a report by ADP showed that private payrolls&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/private-payrolls-decline-32000-september/chCYdhBR3ak">declined</a> 32,000 in September, while Wall Street expected an addition of 45,000 jobs during the month. According to 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 probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut in October has increased to 99%, up&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/gold-price-today-record-high-us-government-shutdown/chCY2UvR3a0">from</a> 94.6% on Wednesday.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which mirrors the S&amp;P 500 index, was up 0.09% at the time of writing, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ), which mirrors the Nasdaq, rose 0.18%. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA), which tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average, edged up by 0.05%.Here are the top stocks making the biggest moves in Wednesday’s midday trade:<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/LAC">Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC)</a>Lithium Americas’ shares were up nearly 27% in Wednesday’s midday trade after the U.S. government&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/retail-buzz-erupts-us-5pct-stake-lithium-americas-government-backed-run/chCotOLR39t">confirmed</a> that it would pick up a 5% stake in the company, along with a 5% stake in the Thacker Pass lithium mine.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/LAC">LAC stock</a> is up 144% year-to-date.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/RDDT">Reddit Inc. (RDDT)</a>Reddit shares were down more than 9% after&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://promptwatch.com/data/top-chatgpt-citations-by-domain">data</a> from AI search engine tracker Promptwatch&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/reddit-stock-tumbled-9-percent-today-more-details-inside/chCYEqhR3aN">showed</a> that OpenAI’s ChatGPT cited content from the social media platform in less than 2% of its responses, compared to a peak of 14% in September.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/RDDT">RDDT stock</a> is up 28% year-to-date.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NKE">Nike Inc. (NKE)</a>Nike shares surged by nearly 11% in Wednesday’s midday trade after the company’s first-quarter (Q1) results beat Wall Street expectations. Nike reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.49 on revenue of $11.72 billion, compared to analyst expectations of an EPS of $0.27 on revenue of $10.99 billion, according to Stocktwits data. Nike’s Q1 performance resulted in a slew of price target hikes from analysts on Wednesday, according to TheFly.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NKE">NKE stock</a> is up 7% year-to-date.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/PLUG">Plug Power Inc. (PLUG)</a>Plug Power shares were up more than 20% in Wednesday’s midday session after the company&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/plug-power-stock-rocketed-14-percent-today-here-is-what-happened/chCYJlYR3aM">announced</a> that it shipped its first 10-megawatt GenEco electrolyzer module to Galp, an energy company based in Portugal. This is the first of 10 planned units, the company stated.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/PLUG">PLUG stock</a> is up 31% year-to-date.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/PFE">Pfizer Inc. (PFE)</a>Pfizer shares continued to climb on Wednesday, surging 13% in midday trading and surpassing the nearly 7% surge on Tuesday. President Donald Trump had&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-announces-pfizer-drug-pricing-deal-company-to-invest-70-billion-in-us-manufacturing/chDDgU5R39O">announced</a> that the drugmaker would receive a three-year exemption from national-security-related tariffs. In exchange, the company would have to offer some of its drugs on a new government-run direct-to-consumer website called TrumpRx, as well as make investments in domestic manufacturing.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/PFE">PFE stock</a> is up 2% year-to-date.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fermi-stock-ipo-debut-on-nasdaq/chCYaR1R3ay">Fermi Stock Makes A Strong Debut On Nasdaq</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Lithium Americas, Reddit, Nike, Plug Power, Pfizer: Stocks Making The Biggest Moves Today

Lithium Americas’ shares were up nearly 27% in Wednesday’s midday trade after the U.S. government confirmed that it would pick up a 5% stake in the company.

Plug Power Inc.’s (PLUG)&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/PLUG">stock</a> surged over 14% on Wednesday after the company announced that it shipped its first 10-megawatt GenEco electrolyzer module to Galp, an energy company based in Portugal.&nbsp;The delivery took place at Galp’s Sines Refinery, which is set to become home to the continent’s largest proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer installation. The newly delivered module is the first of 10 planned units, all of which are scheduled to be installed by early 2026.&nbsp;On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘bullish’ territory amid ‘high’ message volume levels.&nbsp;The hydrogen produced will replace roughly one-fifth of the refinery’s current grey hydrogen usage, resulting in an estimated 110,000 tons of carbon emissions reduction annually. The array will produce up to 15,000 tons of renewable hydrogen annually.“Half of all grey hydrogen demand sits today in refineries and chemical plants,” said Ronald Doesburg, Galp’s EVP in charge of the Industrial business unit. “With our first 100 MW, we will have started the decarbonization of our Sines refinery. It’s a decisive first step for Galp, but also for the industry,” he added.Plug’s GenEco system draws on a distributed manufacturing model, sourcing components from regions including the U.S.and Europe. This setup enables rapid deployment at scale, addressing rising global demand for modular, clean hydrogen technology.Europe remains a critical market for Plug, with additional multi-gigawatt electrolyzer ventures underway in countries such as the U.K. and Spain. In Q2, global electrolyzer activity, including over 230MW of GenEco projects, added $45 million to Plug’s revenue, with major investment decisions expected in 2026.Plug Power stock has gained over 30% in 2025 and over 35% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-rezolve-ai-stock-surge-11-percent-today/chCYeudR3as">Why Did Rezolve AI Stock Surge 11% Today?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Plug Power Stock Rocketed 14% Today – Here’s What Happened 

The company announced that it shipped its first 10-megawatt GenEco electrolyzer module to Galp, which is the first of 10 planned units.

ADP Sees Negative -32K Jobs in September

-32K jobs were created in the private sector last month, way down from the +45K expected from analysts.

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Corteva Inc. (CTVA) on Wednesday announced plans to divide its operations into two standalone public companies, each focused on a separate segment of the agriculture industry: crop protection and seed genetics.&nbsp;The move, approved unanimously by its board of directors, is expected to be finalized in the latter half of 2026 and is intended to be a tax-free transaction for U.S. shareholders.The newly formed entities&nbsp;are referred to as “New Corteva” for the crop protection business and “SpinCo” for the seed division.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CTVA">Corteva stock</a> inched 0.2% lower in Wednesday’s premarket.&nbsp;On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘bearish’ territory amid ‘normal’ message volume levels.Current Corteva Chair Greg Page will take the helm as Chair of New Corteva, while CEO Chuck Magro will lead SpinCo. Full leadership teams for both firms will be unveiled closer to the transaction’s completion.Each company will adopt a different capital allocation strategy, operational blueprint, and investment philosophy tailored to its respective markets.New Corteva will focus on delivering crop protection technologies, with an emphasis on sustainable innovation, including the fast-growing biologicals segment. In 2025, the crop protection division is expected to generate approximately $7.8 billion in net sales, accounting for around 44% of Corteva’s total.&nbsp;SpinCo will inherit Corteva’s seed business and will aim to deploy advanced genetics to enhance yield, sustainability, and crop resilience for farmers. Its 2025 net sales are forecasted to reach $9.9 billion, representing 56% of the company’s current sales.Corteva stock has lost over 11% year-to-date and over 9% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/reddit-stock-tumbled-9-percent-today-more-details-inside/chCYEqhR3aN">Reddit Stock Tumbled 9% Today – More Details Inside</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Corteva Plans Split Into Two Independent Agribusinesses – Here Are The Details

The newly formed entities are referred to as “New Corteva” for the crop protection business and “SpinCo” for the seed division.

Private payrolls declined by 32,000 in September, amid further signs of weakening labor market conditions. This represents the largest decline in private jobs in two and a half years, according to data from ADP. The figure is lower than the 53,000 decline seen in March 2023.The September payroll decline stands in contrast with Wall Street expectations of an addition of 45,000 jobs during the month, according to&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.marketwatch.com/economy-politics/calendar">MarketWatch</a>.“Despite the strong economic growth we saw in the second quarter, this month's release further validates what we've been seeing in the labor market, that U.S. employers have been cautious with hiring,” said Nela Richardson, chief economist at ADP.Jobs in businesses with fewer than 50 employees witnessed a decline of 40,000, while large establishments with 500 or more employees added 33,000 jobs during September, according to the report.On Tuesday, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/boston-fed-collins-modestly-restrictive-policy-stance/chDD9cvR3BD">stated</a> that the current labor market weakness is due to the heightened uncertainty, resulting in anemic job gains. She said that this is “somewhat puzzling” amid healthy economic growth. “A continued productivity-enhancing mindset, which is ubiquitous in my discussions with CEOs across New England, may now be tempering hiring despite solid economic growth,” Collins added.According to 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 99% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut in October. Collins noted that it may be “appropriate to ease the policy rate a bit further this year,” but added that a further rate cut will hinge on inflation data.Meanwhile, U.S. equities declined in Wednesday’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 0.45%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) fell 0.54%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was up 0.43% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/gold-price-today-record-high-us-government-shutdown/chCY2UvR3a0">Gold Price Hits New Record As US Government Enters Shutdown</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Private Payrolls Decline 32,000 In September, Defy Wall Street Expectations

This represents the largest decline in private jobs in two and a half years, according to data from ADP, and is lower than the 53,000 decline in March 2023, amid signs of further weakening in labor market conditions.

Gold prices climbed to a record high on Wednesday as the U.S. government entered its first shutdown in nearly seven years, after the Republican-controlled Senate failed twice to get a temporary spending bill passed.Spot gold prices climbed to a new high of $3,895 per troy ounce, surging by almost 1% before paring some of the gains. Gold futures maturing in December gained 1% to hover around $3,911 at the time of writing.Adding to the lure of gold is the growing expectation of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rate in the October 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>, there is a 94.6% probability of a 25 basis point cut later this month.With the U.S. government having entered a shutdown, there is a possibility of a delay in the release of the non-farm payrolls (NFP) report, which is scheduled to be released on Friday. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/2025-09/61773-Government-Shutdown.pdf">estimated</a> on Tuesday that a government shutdown could result in the furlough of nearly 750,000 federal employees, which could also result in delays in the release of key economic data.However, that might not impact the Fed’s decision, according to Julius Baer analyst Carsten Menke. "Most likely the Fed doesn't really need (the NFP) report to make up its mind because U.S. interest rates are still above the neutral rate, so monetary policy is restrictive and if the economy is slowing, you need to get towards the neutral rate at least," Menke said, according to a Reuters&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/world/india/gold-hits-record-high-us-shutdown-risks-rate-cut-bets-2025-10-01">report</a>.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 0.38%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) fell 0.42%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GLD">SPDR Gold Shares ETF</a> (GLD) was up 0.53% at the time of writing, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IAU">iShares Gold Trust ETF</a> (IAU) was up 0.52%. The GLD and IAU ETFs have both surged nearly 47% year-to-date.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/ford-ceo-jim-farley-buyers-prefer-30000-ev-with-2000-gas-savings/chCY2VHR3ai">Ford CEO Jim Farley Says Buyers Prefer $30,000 EVs Over $75,000 Utility Vehicles: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Gold Price Hits New Record As US Government Enters Shutdown

Spot gold prices climbed to a new high of $3,895 per troy ounce, surging by almost 1% before paring some of the gains.

U.S. stocks appear set for a negative opening on Wednesday as the United States government entered its first shutdown in&nbsp;almost seven years after two attempts by the Senate, controlled by Republicans, failed to reach an agreement on a temporary spending bill.The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/2025-09/61773-Government-Shutdown.pdf">estimated</a> on Tuesday that a government shutdown could result in the furlough of nearly 750,000 federal employees.While Dow Jones futures were down by 0.49% at the time of writing, the S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.56%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100’s futures declined 0.65%. Futures of the Russell 2000 index fell 0.55%.Meanwhile, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY) was down 0.57% at the time of writing, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) fell 0.66% on Wednesday morning. 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 mixed note, with the KOSPI leading with gains of 0.9%, followed by the TWSE Capitalization Weighted Stock index at 0.62%.The Nikkei 225 index closed 0.83% lower. The Hang Seng index and the Shanghai Composite were closed for trading on account of China’s National Day.Stocks To Watch<ul><li>Nike Inc. (NKE): Nike’s shares surged nearly 4% in Wednesday’s pre-market session after the company’s first-quarter (Q1) results beat Wall Street expectations. Nike&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nike-retail-investors-turn-more-bullish-as-q1-performance-confirms-turnaround-progress-good-report-in-difficult-market/chCooXAR39N">reported</a> earnings per share (EPS) of $0.49 on revenue of $11.72 billion, compared to analyst expectations of an EPS of $0.27 on revenue of $10.99 billion, according to Stocktwits data.</li><li>Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC): Lithium Americas’ shares soared nearly 31% pre-market after the U.S. government&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/retail-buzz-erupts-us-5pct-stake-lithium-americas-government-backed-run/chCotOLR39t">confirmed</a> that it would pick up a 5% stake in the company, along with a 5% stake in the Thacker Pass lithium mine.</li><li>Occidental Petroleum Corp. (OXY): Occidental Petroleum is&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-occidental-petroleum-stock-rose-in-after-hours-today/chCopG8R39n">reportedly</a> in talks with Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRKA) (BRKB) to sell its petrochemical business, OxyChem, for nearly $10 billion. Occidental Petroleum’s shares rose over 1% pre-market.</li><li>Arm Holdings Plc. (ARM): Arm’s shares fell nearly 2% in Wednesday’s pre-market trade after the company’s last legal claim against Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) was dismissed by a Delaware court, according to a Bloomberg&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-01/qualcomm-says-arm-s-last-remaining-legal-claim-rejected-by-court">report</a> citing a statement from Qualcomm late Tuesday.</li><li>Rezolve AI Plc. (RZLV) and Conagra Brands Inc. (CAG) are among the companies scheduled to announce their latest quarterly results on Wednesday.</li></ul>&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/boston-fed-collins-modestly-restrictive-policy-stance/chDD9cvR3BD">Boston Fed's Collins Backs 'Modestly Restrictive' Policy Stance, Supports Rate Cut Later This Year If Data Backs It Up</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Dow Futures Fall As US Government Shuts Down: NKE, LAC, OXY, ARM Among Stocks To Watch

While Dow Jones futures were down by 0.49% at the time of writing, the S&P 500 futures fell 0.56%.

Nike Inc. (NKE) received a revised price target from Stifel, which increased its price target to $68 from $64, while maintaining a ‘Hold’ recommendation on the stock.Stifel cited encouraging signs in Nike’s latest quarterly results, highlighting the company's return to top-line growth and a better-than-expected first quarter (Q1) performance as indicators that its business turnaround may be gaining traction, according to TheFly.&nbsp;In Q1, Nike’s revenue of&nbsp;$11.72 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.49 both surpassed the analysts’ consensus estimate of $10.98 billion and $0.27, respectively, according to Fiscal AI data. Still, the firm cautioned that the company’s recovery path is unlikely to be smooth, describing it as “non-linear.”Piper Sandler also raised its price target on the stock to $84 from $80 and reiterated a ‘Overweight’ rating.&nbsp;Analyst Anna Andreeva emphasized that Nike’s 1% sales increase came two quarters ahead of internal guidance, with three out of four regions showing positive sales trends. While China sales remained down 10%, the result was more favorable than feared, the firm stated.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NKE">Nike stock</a> traded over 3% higher in Wednesday’s premarket and was among the top five trending equity tickers on Stocktwits. Retail sentiment around the stock remained ‘extremely bullish’ amid ‘extremely high’ message volume levels.&nbsp;JPMorgan lifted its price target on the stock to $100 from $93 and kept an ‘Overweight’ rating. The firm stated that Nike’s results exceeded expectations across all key financial metrics, noting that the stock offers an attractive risk-reward profile at current levels.Nike stock has lost over 7% year-to-date and over 21% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/retail-traders-brace-for-sharp-market-pullback-as-clock-ticks-for-government-shutdown/chCor1RR39q">Retail Traders Brace For Sharp Market Pullback As Clock Ticks For Government Shutdown After Stopgap Funding Bill Fails To Clear Senate</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A Nike store with its swoosh logo prominently displayed on the glass storefront is seen inside a shopping mall on February 22, 2025, in Chongqing, China. (Photo by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)

Nike’s Turnaround Draws Wall Street’s Praise – Check Out The New Price Targets

Stifel highlighted the company's return to top-line growth and a better-than-expected first quarter performance as indicators that its business turnaround may be gaining traction.

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