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ImmunityBio, Inc. is a clinical stage immunotherapy company. It develops next generation therapies that drive immunogenic mechanisms for defeating cancers and infectious diseases. The company's immunotherapy platform activates both the innate and adaptive immune systems to create long term immunological memory. ImmunityBio was founded by Patrick Soon-Shiong in 2014 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

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ImmunityBio is trending following Saudi Arabia's approval of its Anktiva-based Bioshield protocol for non-small cell lung cancer and broader cancer treatment, alongside ongoing discussions with the FDA for papillary bladder cancer. The community is passionately discussing the potential for a significant short squeeze, viewing the company as a disruptive force in oncology while expressing strong frustration with perceived FDA delays.

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QQQ is actively trending amid escalating US-EU trade tensions driven by President Trump's tariff threats over Greenland, sparking a widespread market sell-off and global risk-off sentiment. The investment community is sharply divided between those anticipating a deeper correction for technology and growth stocks and fervent "buy the dip" proponents. Immediate market focus remains on an upcoming Supreme Court ruling regarding tariff authority and a heavy week of earnings reports, amplifying uncertainty.

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 is a major talking point following its J.P. Morgan conference appearance, where investors are eagerly seeking clarity on its strategy for advancing the Matrix-M adjuvant technology and securing new collaborations. Community sentiment is sharply focused on management's pace in realizing pipeline potential, including a recent Pfizer agreement and ongoing Sanofi ventures, with an activist investor's growing stake and significant short interest adding to the intense market watch.

Ondas Holdings, Inc. engages in the development, marketing, and sale of wireless radio systems for secure, wide area mission-critical business-to-business networks. It operates through the Ondas Networks and Ondas Autonomous Systems segments. The Ondas Networks segment provides wireless connectivity solutions enabling mission-critical Industrial Internet applications and services. The Ondas Autonomous Systems segment designs, develops, and markets commercial drone solutions via the Optimus System and Scout System. The company was founded on December 22, 2014 and is headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL.

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Ondas Holdings is generating significant buzz following a substantial upward revision to its future revenue outlook and a surging order backlog, further bolstered by a recent large capital raise. The community is actively discussing its promising potential as a rapidly expanding defense and autonomy platform, especially amidst ongoing negotiations for key acquisitions in the critical drone technology sector.

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. engages in operating social media and in the technology business. Its brands include TRUTH Social, TMTG+ and TMTG News. The company was founded on March 28, 2024 and is headquartered in Sarasota, FL.

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Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (DJT) is seeing heightened conversation due to recent developments surrounding Trump's assertive stance on Greenland and reactions to a perceived Nobel Peace Prize snub, which has sparked discussions of new tariffs on European nations. The community is actively debating the potential for increased market volatility, geopolitical instability, and the broader economic ramifications of these actions. This ongoing dialogue underscores intense political polarization and its influence on market sentiment.

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AppLovin Corp. engages in the development and operation of a mobile marketing platform. It offers AppDiscovery, MAX, Adjust, and SparkLabs. Its software-based platform caters to mobile application developers to improve the marketing and monetization of applications. The company was founded by Andrew Karam, John Krystynak, and Adam Foroughi in 2011 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

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Applovin (APP) is actively trending amid recent allegations of money laundering and illicit financial ties, triggering a sharp sell-off across the stock. Despite this, community sentiment is divided, with many dismissing the claims as a coordinated short attack ahead of strong earnings, while others are seizing the opportunity to buy into the fundamentally strong AI-powered ad platform.

Corvus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the development of immune modulator product candidates with the potential to treat solid cancers, T-cell lymphomas, autoimmune diseases, and infectious diseases. Its product pipeline includes B Cell Activator and Anti-CD73, Adenosine Production Inhibitor Anti-CD73, ITK Inhibitor, A2AR Inhibitor, Anti-CXCR2, and A2BR Inhibitor. The company was founded by Richard A. Miller, Peter A. Thompson, Joseph J. Buggy, and Erik Verner on January 27, 2014 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Sweden will own a customized suite of Planet Labs satellites and have access to the company’s high-resolution imagery and analytics.</li><li>Planet Labs said the revenue from the deal will be recognized over several years and that this does not change its previously issued Q4 guidance.</li><li>Over the past twelve months, Planet Labs has signed more than $500 million in satellite services contracts.</li></ul>Shares of Planet Labs PBC (PL) jumped 7% on Monday after the company secured a multi-year, low nine-figure contract with the Swedish Armed Forces to deliver satellites, space-based data, and intelligence solutions.Under the agreement, Sweden will own a customized suite of Planet Labs satellites and have access to the company’s high-resolution imagery and analytics.“Europe needs its own eyes, and Sweden is leading the way by rapidly securing its own, comprehensive space capability – helping achieve its own security objectives and assisting regional allies, like Ukraine, with timely, critical information,” said Will Marshall, Planet Labs CEO and co-founder.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Financial Outlook</h2>Planet Labs said that revenue from the Swedish partnership will be recognized over several years and that this does not change its previously issued fourth-quarter (Q4) guidance. The company expects revenue of $76 million to $80 million in Q4, with gross margins of 50% to 52% and an adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) loss of $5 million to $7 million.For the full fiscal year 2026, Planet Labs’ revenue is forecast between $297 million and $301 million, while adjusted EBITDA is forecast to come in between $6 million and $8 million.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Global Partnerships</h2>Over the past twelve months, Planet Labs has signed more than $500 million in satellite services contracts.In May, the German Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy (BKG) signed a seven-figure, one-year contract with Planet Labs, with an option to extend for two more years.The deal gives BKG access to Planet Labs’ data over Germany, supporting environmental, agricultural, and land-use monitoring.Planet Labs signed a seven-figure NATO contract in June and renewed a $7.5 million U.S. Navy deal to provide advanced monitoring and vessel detection across the Pacific.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits turned ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ over the past 24 hours. <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/PL">PL</a> was also among the top trending tickers at the time of writing.<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/PL_jpg_f247675df5.webp" alt="PL.jpg">One bullish user predicts the company will secure numerous global contracts, potentially driving the share price up to $60.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Counselor53/message/641531232</stembedurl>Another user believes the company could be the next Rocket Lab.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/ryanbolin2001/message/641529291</stembedurl>Over the past year, the PL stock has surged more than 550%.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-sofi-afrm-stocks-are-rising-today/cmUacDhR4EW">Why Analysts See SoFi, Affirm Benefiting From A Credit Card Rate Cap</a>&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Scotiabank reassessed the company's market position amid concerns over valuation and revenue timelines.</li><li>The firm downgraded AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock to ‘Underperform’ from ‘Sector Perform.’</li><li>The firm highlighted a history of timing missteps in market execution and slow adoption among U.S. and Japanese customers.</li></ul>Scotiabank has downgraded AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock to ‘Underperform’ from ‘Sector Perform’ and has a price target of $45.60 per share.&nbsp;The move comes as the firm reassesses the company's market position amid concerns over valuation and revenue timelines.Following the downgrade,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ASTS">AST SpaceMobile stock</a> traded over 6% lower in Wednesday’s premarket. However, on Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘bullish’ territory amid ‘high’ message volume levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_01_07_082030_png_d16650fc5a.webp" alt="ASTS’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 08:00 a.m. ET on Jan. 7, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="933" height="107"><figcaption>ASTS’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 08:00 a.m. ET on Jan. 7, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Caution On Overvaluation</h2>Scotiabank said, AST SpaceMobile’s stock has "once again overshoot to what we see as irrational levels," indicating that the shares may be trading well above reasonable expectations, according to TheFly.The firm’s middle-ground assessment estimates a fair value range between $45 and $55 per share. While the firm acknowledged that AST SpaceMobile’s technology is "impressive," it also highlighted a history of timing missteps in market execution.&nbsp;Slow adoption among U.S. and Japanese customers, modest average revenue per user (ARPU), and substantial capital expenditures are cited as reasons why meaningful cash flow may not materialize until 2028 or 2029.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Strong Performance&nbsp;</h2>AST SpaceMobile has attracted significant investor interest following a strong rally last year. Its plan to offer global cellular broadband through its BlueBird satellites has generated excitement.As of Tuesday’s close, AST SpaceMobile shares have risen 32% so far this year and over 323% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;ASTS expects to send satellites into orbit roughly every 45 days throughout 2026, a pace intended to support the continuous expansion of its low Earth orbit network. Its BlueBird satellites are built to provide fast, always-on mobile internet directly to regular smartphones worldwide.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/qbts-surged-today-all-eyes-on-ces-2026-which-will-highlight-practical-quantum/cLeFVsnREMA">D-Wave Acquires Quantum Circuits For $550M To Boost ‘Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing’</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Scotiabank said, AST SpaceMobile’s stock has "once again overshoot to what we see as irrational levels," indicating that the shares may be trading well above reasonable expectations.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bill Ackman floated an unconventional, fee-free SpaceX IPO via Pershing Square's SPARC structure, with Tesla shareholders getting first dibs.</li><li>Daniel Loeb quickly countered with a rival proposal, signaling that Wall Street heavyweights are already circling.</li><li>Retail and institutional enthusiasm around SpaceX is being fueled by fundamentals, including Starlink’s rapidly expanding LEO constellation, unmatched launch cadence, and growing relevance to AI.</li></ul>The SpaceX IPO hasn't even been announced — and yet two of Wall Street's most recognizable hedge fund managers are already lining up publicly to pitch Elon Musk on how they think it should be done.As an event-filled 2025 for markets draws to a close, Elon Musk has kept traders hooked until the very end. Speculation is mounting that his&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPACEX">SpaceX</a> venture could go public in the new year, a possibility the billionaire has all but confirmed through a series of social media posts. Market chatter suggests the company is&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-11/spacex-1-5-trillion-value-target-hinges-on-starlink-and-elon">targeting</a> a blockbuster public debut at around $1.5 trillion, a valuation unprecedented in listing history.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Ackman Recommends SPARC Route</h2>The initial overture came from Pershing Square founder Bill Ackman. Tagging Musk, the hedge fund manager asked in a social media post — “What if we took&nbsp; @SpaceX public by merging it with Pershing Square SPARC Holdings, Ltd. (SPARC), a new form of acquisition company that was approved by the @SECGov?”SPARC, which stands for Special Purpose Acquisition Rights Company, is an investment vehicle, considered a variation of the more widely known Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), aka shell company.&nbsp;Pershing Square gained approval for the SPARC structure in September 2023 following a two-year review, and shortly after, the firm began distributing SPARs to former Pershing Square SPAC holders, giving them the right to invest in future deals. Another advantage of a SPARC is that it has up to 10 years to find the right target company.&nbsp;Ackman touted the advantages a SPARC deal could offer SpaceX, including:-Rewarding existing Tesla shareholders by distributing SPARs to them, which they can use to invest in the SpaceX IPO or sell it to someone, or get cash.&nbsp;-Providing an opportunity to invest in Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) startup, xAI, through ownership in Pershing Square SPARC Holdings II SPARs, which would invest when xAI chooses to go public-A committed $4 billion capital (fixed price per share) by Pershing Square-No underwriting fees or dilutive securities to be issued (ensuring 100% common stock capital structure and no transaction cost)Ackman also said SpaceX could raise any amount of capital by adjusting the exercise price of SPARs. He also suggested an expedited timeline for listing:<blockquote>“We could do due diligence and enter into a definitive agreement committing to the transaction within 45 days, at which point it would be certain that SpaceX would go public at a fixed valuation subject only to SEC approval of the merger proxy/registration statement.”</blockquote>The commitment made by Pershing Squae would not be subject to market conditions. Ackman flagged the prospect of announcing the transaction by mid-February.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Loeb Wants Piece of SpaceX Pie</h2>The pitch barely had time to settle before a rival voice jumped in.&nbsp;New York-based hedge fund Third Point’s founder, Daniel Loeb, also threw his hat in the ring.&nbsp;“Get in line @BillAckman,” Loeb said, adding&nbsp;that a merger with London-listed Malibu Life Holdings, a licensed life and annuity reinsurer based in the Cayman Islands and a successor to Third Point’s closed-end fund, would offer a superior value to both SpaceX and Malibu Life shareholders.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Alt Listing Plans Better Bet?</h2>As Ackman pointed out, a SPARC listing could save the typical 3-7% underwriting fees for the traditional IPOs and the 5%-5.5% fees for a conventional SPAC route. Direct listing, however, carries no underwriting fees.&nbsp;A direct listing is a process by which private companies list their existing shares on a stock exchange, allowing them to sell directly to the public. Insiders gain immediate liquidity, unlike the lockup period associated with traditional IPOs, and for companies, it offers a cheaper and quicker way. However, it raises no capital for the company.Social media users&nbsp;were quick to take swipes at Ackman and Loeb. Tagging both hedge fund managers, a user asked, “Gents the desperation is oozing - how many deals have either of you gotten done before through such public overtures?” Another called it an “embarrassing idea.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">The Lure of SpaceX</h2>SpaceX, founded in 2002, is in the business of designing, manufacturing, and launching advanced rockets, including reusable ones, and spacecraft. Its Starlink subsidiary provides low-latency broadband internet services using a large constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO), which are much closer to the Earth than traditional satellite systems.Starlink now has more than 9,000 satellites in orbit, and the average time between launches in 2025 is 2 days, according to Morgan Stanley. The company’s launch scale has helped SpaceX dominate the LEO space, and it also offers the greatest capacity at the most affordable price.<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_12_22_at_2_55_12_AM_png_11189823bd.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-12-22 at 2.55.12 AM.png">Source: Morgan Stanley<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_12_22_at_2_56_25_AM_png_5e4bf33d65.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-12-22 at 2.56.25 AM.png">Source: Morgan StanleyMorgan Stanley calls reusable rockets elevators to space, allowing humans and AI to expand into the new frontier. SpaceX, due to its inherent advantages as a rocket company, is likely to&nbsp;benefit as AI companies look to space as an alternative for building data centers.&nbsp;According to a Forbes report, Musk’s 42% stake in SpaceX is now&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattdurot/2025/12/19/elon-musk-just-became-the-first-person-ever-worth-700-billion-after-delaware-supreme-court-restored-his-voided-tesla-stock-options/">valued</a> at $336 billion, going by the valuation used in the venture’s latest tender offer in December. SpaceX could be primarily instrumental in turning Musk’s status into a trillionaire when the IPO happens, the report said.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward SpaceX is ‘extremely bullish.’<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_12_22_at_3_20_46_AM_png_a682ad8874.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-12-22 at 3.20.46 AM.png"><h2 class="st-heading-2">Space Companies On Tear</h2>Given the brisk launch activity and other opportunities, such as data centers, publicly listed space, and space-based communication services companies, have been on a tear this year.<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Space_stocks_png_9944dece57.webp" alt="Space stocks.png">Source: KoyfinMedia reports have also raised the possibility of SpaceX going public through a reverse merger with Echostar (SATS), given that the Musk-led company has acquired spectrum from the latter for its Starlink business in two transactions this year.&nbsp;However, the man who matters most has yet to weigh in on the route forward. Given the maverick streak Musk has consistently displayed—often favoring unconventional, high-stakes decisions—it would not be surprising if he opted for the boldest, riskiest path to the public markets.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/tmc-vs-tmq-vs-nio-corp-vs-mp-materials-delivered-standout-gains-in-2025-which-is-better-bet/cLeiuUsREs5">TMC Vs TMQ Vs NioCorp Vs MP Materials: These 4 Critical Metal Stocks Delivered Standout Gains In 2025 — Which Has the Best Risk-Reward Now?</a>

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>AST SpaceMobile&nbsp;has doubled&nbsp;its U.S. headcount to more than 1,800 employees.</li><li>With about 95% of its production verticalized, the company handles nearly all its manufacturing within the U.S.</li><li>The company’s next-generation BlueBird spacecraft aims to deliver up to 10x the data capacity of earlier versions.</li></ul>AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) announced on Tuesday that it has added two new production facilities, one in Midland, Texas, and another in Homestead, Florida, while doubling its U.S. headcount to more than 1,800 employees.The move marks a strong push to scale operations and deepen the space-based broadband network provider’s domestic footprint.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Vertical Integration Strategy</h2>With about 95% of its production verticalized, AST SpaceMobile handles nearly all its manufacturing within the U.S. Its Midland operations now span five facilities where the company designs and builds its BlueBird satellites from the ground up, backed by 3,800 U.S. patents and patent applications.Following the update,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ASTS">AST SpaceMobile’s stock</a> traded over 1% higher in Tuesday’s premarket. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘bullish’ territory amid ‘normal’ message volume levels.<blockquote>“As we accelerate production of our next-generation BlueBird satellites, the expansion allows us to increase capacity, strengthen our supply chain, and bring even more high-technology manufacturing work back to the United States.”-Abel Avellan, Founder, Chairman and CEO, AST SpaceMobile</blockquote>By ramping up U.S.-based satellite manufacturing, the company will provide reliable cellular broadband to underserved areas faster than ever, added Avellan.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Next-Gen Satellites&nbsp;</h2>The company’s next-generation BlueBird spacecraft is engineered with advanced technology, including massive phased-array antennas covering around 2,400 square feet, custom power modules, and AST’s in-house AST5000 application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).&nbsp;These improvements aim to deliver up to 10x the data capacity of earlier versions, with peak speeds near 120 Mbps.ASTS stock has gained over 160% in 2025 and over 127% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/microsoft-palantir-lead-dan-ives-new-list-of-ai-era-winners/cL52WWlREXV">Microsoft, Palantir Lead Dan Ives’ New List Of AI-Era Winners</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Senator Ted Cruz reportedly said on Wednesday that it is imperative for the U.S. to win against China in the race for artificial intelligence, 6G, the Arctic, and getting back on the moon. “If they get to the moon before us, if they seize the prime strategic real estate on the moon, I think that moment would be worse than Sputnik,” he said during an&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK3taoZ57V0">interview</a> with CNBC while talking about his new bill to reduce regulatory burden facing AI companies. The proposal would require the federal government to create a contained and secure testing area for AI software, known as a regulatory sandbox.“The stakes are enormous,” he&nbsp;added, noting that China has a target to land its astronauts on the moon by 2030. “$9.5 billion in the One Big Beautiful Bill was allocated to fund a U.S. return to the moon.”He added that other provisions in the bill are designed to help the U.S. compete with China across multiple strategic areas. This includes deploying 800 MHz of spectrum for advanced communications and investing $24 billion in Arctic capabilities such as coast guard vessels and polar icebreakers, where he warned that China is currently outpacing the United States.The&nbsp;<a href="http://stocktwits.com/symbol/ITA">iShares US Aerospace and Defense ETF (ITA)</a> edged 0.76% higher in morning trade as the broader market also trended higher after the producer price index (PPI) report on Wednesday indicated that inflation may be contained, increasing optimism that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates soon. However, retail sentiment around the ITA ETF dipped to ‘neutral’ from ‘bullish’ over the past day.Meanwhile, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ARKX">ARK Space Exploration and Innovation ETF (ARKX)</a> rose 0.82% in morning trade on Wednesday, but retail sentiment around the ETF dipped lower. Stocktwits data showed a shift to ‘bearish’ territory from ‘neutral’ over the past day.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/solana-hits-7-month-high-dogecoin-slips-despite-etf-buzz/chwkBQlRdu5">Solana Hits 7-Month High, Dogecoin Slips Despite ETF Buzz As Bitcoin Stalls Ahead Of PPI Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com. &nbsp;

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