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Applied Digital Corp. is a technology company, which engages in the provision of development and operation of data centers which provide computing power. It operates through the Data Center Hosting Business and HPC Hosting Business segments. The Data Center Hosting Business segment provides energized infrastructure services to crypto mining customers. The HPC Hosting Business segment focuses on the designing, constructing, and operating data centers tailored to support high power density applications like HPC and AI. The company was founded by Wesley Carl Cummins and Jason Zhang in May 2001 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Applied Digital Corporation

Applied Digital is trending after reporting robust earnings, driven by significant revenue growth and an improving path to profitability as its AI infrastructure expands. The community is actively discussing the company's substantial pipeline of new data center capacity, including advanced negotiations for 900MW across multiple hyperscale sites, anticipating strong long-term growth. This aggressive expansion into high-performance computing is fueling speculation about potential short-covering activity and a re-rating of the stock within the booming AI sector.

Apple, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables and accessories, and other varieties of related services. It operates through the following geographical segments: Americas, Europe, Greater China, Japan, and Rest of Asia Pacific. The Americas segment includes North and South America. The Europe segment consists of European countries, as well as India, the Middle East, and Africa. The Greater China segment comprises China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The Rest of Asia Pacific segment includes Australia and Asian countries. Its products and services include iPhone, Mac, iPad, AirPods, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Beats products, AppleCare, iCloud, digital content stores, streaming, and licensing services. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Ronald Gerald Wayne, and Stephen G. Wozniak in April 1976 and is headquartered in Cupertino, CA.

Apple Inc

Apple is experiencing a notable multi-day decline, leading to discussions among the community about its deeply oversold technicals and a perceived lack of an immediate AI narrative compared to peers like Alphabet, which recently surpassed its market cap. While some express concern over the persistent weakness, many are actively buying the dip, anticipating a rebound and potential short squeeze dynamics fueled by unverified rumors of high synthetic short interest.

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.

JasmyCoin

JasmyCoin is experiencing a significant upward price movement and surging trading volume, fueling intense community debate around its near-term trajectory. Proponents emphasize its foundational utility in Japan's digital identity and IoT sector, backed by ex-Sony leadership and regulatory compliance, as indicators of a sustained breakout. Conversely, skeptics caution that the rally could be another transient event given its historical volatility and past supply dilution.

Moonlake Immunotherapeutics operates as a clinical-stage biotechnology company. It offers tri-specific Nanobody, Sonelokimab to address significant unmet needs in inflammatory skin and joint diseases. The company was founded by Kristian Reich, Jorge Santos da Silva, and Arnout Ploos van Amstel in 2021 and is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.

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MoonLake Immunotherapeutics

MoonLake Immunotherapeutics (MLTX) is trending after announcing positive FDA feedback, confirming its lead asset, sonelokimab, can proceed with a BLA submission for hidradenitis suppurativa without additional clinical trials. This regulatory clarity is widely seen as a significant de-risking event, fueling strong community speculation about a potential acquisition, particularly by Merck, at a substantial premium. Investors are actively discussing the company's long-term value and the cleared path to market for its inflammatory skin disease pipeline.

Ardelyx, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the business of developing and commercializing biopharmaceutical products. The firm is also involved in developing a unique and innovative platform that enables the discovery of new biological mechanisms and pathways to develop potent and efficacious therapies that minimize the side effects and drug-drug interactions frequently encountered with traditional, systemically absorbed medicines. The company was founded by Dominique Charmot, Peter G. Schultz, and Jean M. Frechet in October 2007 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA.

Ardelyx Inc

ARDX is trending as investors digest the potential impact of Fosun Pharma's Wan Ti Le being included on China's National Reimbursement Drug List and analysts anticipate target price raises due to strong IBSRELA sales. The community is weighing potential revenue from China and speculating on milestone payments, while also discussing concerns about patent infringement and generic competition. Some investors express frustration with the stock's price movement despite positive developments, awaiting a CMS resolution.

flyExclusive, Inc. engages in owning and operating jet aircraft for private jet passengers. It manages all aspects of the customer experience, in-house maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, including paint, interiors, and avionics capabilities. The company was founded by Thomas James Segrave, Jr. in 2015 and is headquartered in Kinston, NC.

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flyExclusive (FLYX) is soaring amid news of its authorized dealership agreement with Starlink, positioning the company as an installer of high-speed in-flight internet for private jets and opening new MRO revenue opportunities. The community is actively discussing the potential for a massive short squeeze, driven by the stock's reportedly low float and explosive trading volume. Traders are eyeing significant upside, fueled by optimism around the SpaceX connection and comparisons to previous high-flying tickers.

Aclarion, Inc. is a healthcare technology company, which engages in the provision of Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS), and a proprietary biomarker to optimize clinical treatments. It utilizes Artificial Intelligence to assist in quality control processes that flag spectroscopy data indicative of a poor MRS study. It offers NOCISCAN Suite, a revolutionary software suite that works with existing high field Magnetic Resonance systems and Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy pulse sequence packages using an optimized protocol to conduct MRS exams of lumbar discs. The company was founded by James C. Peacock, David S. Bradford, and Jeffrey Lotz in 2008 and is headquartered in Broomfield, CO.

Aclarion Inc

Aclarion Inc. is trending following news of significant year-over-year growth in Nociscan scan volumes, paired with a strong debt-free balance sheet and an extended cash runway. The community is actively debating the potential for a substantial short squeeze, driven by the company's tight share structure and perceived undervaluation, though some observers note its volatile history.

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Crow with Knife ($CAW) is trending with its highly engaged community actively promoting it as the next dominant multi-chain meme coin. The project highlights its deflationary burn mechanism across various bridges and strategic partnerships, fueling discussions around its organic growth. The community expresses an ambitious goal for $CAW to become the leading meme coin by surpassing established contenders like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu.

CorMedix, Inc. is a pharmaceutical and medical device company, which engages in the development and commercialization of therapeutic products for the prevention and treatment of diseases and conditions. The company was founded by Antony E. Pfaffle on July 28, 2006 and is headquartered in Berkeley Heights, NJ.

CorMedix Inc

CorMedix is trending after its preliminary Q4 results and future guidance projected a significant dip in DefenCath revenue due to anticipated reimbursement shifts, sparking a sharp sell-off and investor frustration. While many see the decline as an overreaction to a known temporary headwind, bullish voices emphasize compelling Real-World Evidence data for DefenCath's efficacy and the stock's deep undervaluation, noting strong institutional interest and future pipeline catalysts.

Ford Motor Co. engages in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of automobiles. It operates through the following segments: Ford Blue, Ford Model E, Ford Pro, Ford Next, Ford Credit, and Corporate Other. The Ford Blue, Ford Model E, and Ford Pro segment includes the sale of Ford and Lincoln vehicles, service parts, and accessories, together with the associated costs to develop, manufacture, distribute, and service the vehicles, parts, and accessories. The Ford Next segment is involved in the expenses and investments for emerging business initiatives aimed at creating value for Ford in vehicle-adjacent market segments. The Ford Credit segment consists of the Ford Credit business on a consolidated basis, which is primarily vehicle-related financing and leasing activities. The Corporate Other segment refers to corporate governance expenses, past service pension and OPEB income and expense, interest income and gains and losses from cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, and foreign exchange derivatives gains, and losses associated with intercompany lending. The company was founded by Henry Ford on June 16, 1903 and is headquartered in Dearborn, MI.

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Ford Motor Co

Ford is trending as a major analyst upgrade to "Overweight" fuels optimism, alongside reports of the company's strongest sales performance in years, particularly in its F-Series and hybrid vehicles. This bullish sentiment is further amplified by Ford's strategic pivot away from unprofitable large EV models towards a more balanced approach focusing on hybrids and affordable next-gen EVs, a move sparking widespread community discussion on its long-term profitability and market positioning.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Krugman pointed out that the inflation-adjusted price of crude oil had fallen from more than $180 per barrel to nearly $60 per barrel, citing data from the Energy Information Administration.</li><li>Venezuela is currently known to have the largest oil reserves in the world, at nearly 304 billion barrels.</li><li>However, Venezuela’s crude is extremely heavy, resulting in low recovery rates and high production costs, according to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok.</li></ul>Economist Paul Krugman on Wednesday criticized President Donald Trump’s view that crude oil reserves represent a valuable strategic asset, characterizing the perspective as “decades out of date.”In his latest post, Krugman noted that oil prices remain low by historical standards. Citing data from the Energy Information Administration, he noted that inflation-adjusted crude oil prices have declined from peaks above $180 per barrel in 2008 to roughly $60 per barrel today.“Trump’s belief that he has captured a lucrative prize in Venezuela’s oil fields would be an unrealistic fantasy even if he really were in control of a nation that is, in practice, still controlled by the same thugs who controlled it before Maduro was abducted,” Krugman said.The economist stated that the U.S. raid on Venezuela is not for oil, but rather, for “oil fantasies,” adding that the vast amount of oil reserves that President Trump wants to take from the country do not exist.<h2 class="st-heading-2">The Orinoco Belt Problem</h2>Venezuela is currently known to have the largest oil reserves in the world, at nearly 304 billion barrels. Saudi Arabia comes second, with 267 billion barrels of proven reserves, followed by Iran at 209 billion barrels.However, Venezuela’s crude is extremely heavy, resulting in low recovery rates and high production costs, according to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok.“Venezuela’s self-reported crude oil reserves tripled from around 100 billion barrels in the early 2000s to 300 billion barrels in the late 2000s due to the reclassification of Orinoco Belt heavy oil as ‘proved,’” said Slok in a note on Tuesday.Another problem with extracting crude from Venezuela’s reserves is the country’s aging oil infrastructure. In an interview&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/business/energy/trump-venezuela-oil-companies-reimburse-rcna252434">with</a> NBC News on Tuesday, President Trump said a tremendous amount of money is required for the same, but noted that oil companies will do “very well.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump’s 50 Million Barrels Of Oil Claim</h2>In a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115850817778602689">post</a> on Truth Social on Tuesday, President Trump stated that the interim authorities in Venezuela will turn over between 30 million and 50 million barrels of “high quality, sanctioned oil” to the U.S.“This oil will be sold at its market price, and that money will be controlled by me, as President of the United States of America, to ensure it is used to benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States!” he said.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Trump_post_jpg_b8dafeb97c.webp" alt="President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social" width="720" height="590"><figcaption>President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social | @realDonaldTrump/Truth Social</figcaption></figure>For context, the U.S. produced nearly 14 million barrels of crude oil per day in October 2025, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Even at the top end of Trump’s claim of 50 million barrels from Venezuela, it would amount to a little under four days of crude oil production of the United States.At the current WTI crude oil spot price of $56.33 per barrel, the 50 million barrels from Venezuela would be worth $2.8 billion.Meanwhile, U.S. equities were mixed 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, edged up by 0.01%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 0.33%. 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/warner-bros-discovery-board-paramount-offer-significant-risks/cmxyCtxR4c6">NFLX Stock In Spotlight As WBD Board Warns Paramount–Skydance Offer Carries ‘Significant Risks’</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Paul Krugman Calls Trump’s View Of Oil Reserves ‘Decades Out Of Date’ As President Claims Venezuela Will Turn Over 50 Million Barrels

The economist stated that the U.S. raid on Venezuela is not for oil, but rather, for “oil fantasies,” adding that the vast amount of oil reserves that President Trump wants to take from the country do not exist

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Trump Fuels Oil Glut Fears With Plan To Bring Up To 50M Barrels Of Venezuelan Crude To US

Big Oil and oilfield services names also pulled back after Monday’s Venezuela-fueled rally.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>In the late hours of Sunday, retail chatter on ExxonMobil and Chevron Corp saw an uptick on Stocktwits.</li><li>On Saturday, in a military operation, the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.</li><li>According to media reports, Venezuela currently accounts for less than 1% of global supplies even as the South American country has one of the world’s largest reserves.</li></ul>Following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend, U.S. oil stocks are likely to draw increased investor interest on Monday after President Donald Trump reportedly said American firms will spend several billion dollars on rebuilding the South American country’s energy infrastructure.The U.S. President stated during a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Saturday that he would be sending large American oil companies to Venezuela to start making money for the country, adding that they would be reimbursed.In the late hours of Sunday, retail chatter on ExxonMobil and Chevron Corp saw an uptick on Stocktwits, with many users noting a potential lift following Trump’s plans to ensure U.S. oil companies' presence in Venezuela.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Will US Oil Companies Benefit?</h2>According to media reports, Venezuela currently accounts for less than 1% of global supplies even as the South American country has one of the world’s largest reserves.Trump, during the press conference, noted that the oil business in Venezuela has been a “bust” for an extended period of time. “They were pumping almost nothing by comparison to what they could have been,” he said.<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-03/trump-says-us-oil-producers-to-invest-billions-in-venezuela">Bloomberg News reported</a> that Chevron produces about 20% of Venezuela’s oil, while Exxon and ConocoPhillips had quit production in the country following their assets being nationalised by former President Hugo Chavez.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is Retail Thinking?</h2>Retail sentiment on ExxonMobil jumped to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bearish’ a week ago, with message volumes at ‘extremely high’ levels, according to data from Stocktwits.While sentiment on Chevron also improved to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bearish’ seven days ago, with ‘extremely high’ levels of message volumes.A user on Stocktwits noted that energy stocks are expected to rise in 2026.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/HODLTheDoorr/message/640774991</stembedurl>The retail user message count on ExxonMobil saw a whopping 1,525% jump, and on Chevron, there was a massive 2,425% increase in the last seven days.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/XOM">Shares of ExxonMobil</a> have gained over 14% in the last 12 months while <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CVX">Chevron’s stock</a> has jumped 6.3% for the same period.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/popular-risk-trader-james-wynn-says-his-comeback-will-be-violent/cmxALsgR4GD">Popular Risk Trader James Wynn Says His ‘Comeback Will Be Violent’</a>

People gathered outside the US Embassy of Madrid to protest against the arrest of President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro captured by US forces after bombing Caracas.

Chevron, Exxon Stocks In Focus As Trump’s Venezuela Gambit After Maduro Capture Sparks Buzz Around US Oil Majors

U.S. oil stocks are seeing rising investor interest following President Donald Trump’s comments over the weekend about plans to encourage American companies to invest in Venezuela.

The ExxonMobil company logo is displayed as traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on May 30, 2023.

Crude Prices Sink, Oil Majors Don't: How Exxon And Chevron Learned To Thrive In A Rough Year

XOM and CVX are holding their ground—even as crude prices slide—by leaning on scale, deals, and fiscal discipline.

Why Falling Oil Prices Haven’t Derailed Exxon And Chevron Stocks In 2025

XOM and CVX are holding their ground—even as crude prices slide—by leaning on scale, deals, and fiscal discipline.


Can Oil Prices Rally in 2026? ETFs in Focus 

Oil prices slid to four-year lows on ceasefire hopes, China weakness, and oversupply fears, putting inverse ETFs like SCO in focus for bearish investors.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Supply keeps climbing, led by record U.S. output and rising OPEC+ production.</li><li>Demand remains soft, especially in China, while geopolitical risk premiums fade.</li><li>Lower oil is easing inflation, pushing U.S. gas prices below $3 a gallon.</li></ul>U.S. oil prices fell below $55 a barrel on Tuesday for the first time since February 2021, extending a sharp slide as growing supply runs into softer global demand.West Texas Intermediate crude dipped under $55 in early trading, a level last seen as the pandemic-era downturn was fading. Global benchmark Brent also slid, dropping below $60 a barrel and moving toward its lowest close in nearly five years.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Supply Keeps Rising As Demand Struggles</h2>The move lower is the latest in a series that's accompanied ongoing market floods of oil. U.S. production hit a fresh record of 13.8 million barrels a day of oil and gas equivalent in September, newly released data from the Energy Information Administration show.Meanwhile, OPEC and its allies, led by Russia, have been adding barrels on a monthly basis since April. The group agreed last month to increase output by a further 137,000 barrels a day in December.Demand hasn't kept pace. Consumption growth has been sluggish, especially in China where broader economic weakness has sapped energy demand. The International Energy Agency has warned that the global oil market could be in surplus of more than 4 million barrels a day next year.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Market Signals Add Pressure</h2>Hopes for a potential cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine have also reduced the geopolitical premium that had supported crude prices for much of the conflict.Additional signs of strain are emerging within the oil market itself. Middle Eastern crude prices have moved into a bearish contango structure, while recent strength in gasoline and diesel pricing has faded, removing another source of support for crude.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analyst Takes</h2>Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic advisor at Allianz, said in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/elerianm/status/2000899148330008670">post on X</a> that the latest move reflects how heavily supply dynamics are weighing on oil.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:595/601;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/el_erian_png_a47b1fab42.webp" alt="el-erian.png" width="595" height="601"><figcaption>&nbsp;</figcaption></figure>Meanwhile, James E. Thorne, chief market strategist at Wellington-Altus, said in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/DrJStrategy/status/2000863071678685484">post on X</a> that the drop in energy prices is already sending a clear signal. “Best leading indicator of inflation, gasoline,” Thorne said, adding that markets will need to absorb a glut of crude oil in 2026 and that “central bankers are on the wrong side of the trade again.”<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:475/782;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/james_ss_png_662a9514b4.webp" alt="james ss.png" width="475" height="782"><figcaption>&nbsp;</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Relief At The Pump</h2>Lower crude prices are already filtering through to U.S. consumers. Gasoline prices have dropped below $3 a gallon nationwide, according to GasBuddy, with Christmas Day prices forecast at $2.79, the lowest since 2020, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.barrons.com/articles/crude-oil-wti-brent-price-today-8e54b1f1">report</a> by Barron’s.GasBuddy estimates the decline from last year’s levels could translate into roughly $521 million in savings for U.S. drivers over the holiday week.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A person fishes with offshore oil and gas platform Esther in the distance on January 5, 2025 in Seal Beach, California.

US Oil Crashes Below $55 For First Time Since 2021 As Supply Floods The Market

Oversupply, soft demand, and fading geopolitical risk are dragging crude lower while easing inflation pressure.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Silver demand has surged due to its expanding use in solar panels and electric vehicles.</li><li>Last week, veteran commodities expert and Head of Commodity Strategy at Saxo Bank, Ole Hansen, noted that silver could see profit-taking amid weakening risk sentiment across equities.</li><li>John Meyer, partner and mining analyst at SP Angel, noted that if gold prices hit $5,000 next year, silver could hit $70.</li></ul>Silver prices have more than doubled this year, and the absolute price of the commodity has even topped the price of oil.Despite a slight decline on Tuesday, spot silver prices remained about $63 per ounce, higher than the per-barrel prices of Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate. This was the first time this has happened since the early 1980s. In 2020, silver prices briefly rose above WTI but remained slightly below Brent. &nbsp;“Any settlement could ease curbs on Russian oil flows in an already well-supplied market, partly offset by mixed Chinese data,” analyst Ole Hansen said about the recent pressure on oil prices.<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/koyfin_20251216_084115882_png_24c6713deb.webp" alt="koyfin_20251216_084115882.png"><h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is Driving Silver’s Gains?</h2>The precious metal has been on a historic run this year, even outshining bullion. Silver demand has surged due to its expanding use in solar panels and electric vehicles, giving the metal a renewed role in the market and prompting concerns that supply could fall short, according to remarks made by John Meyer, partner and mining analyst at SP Angel, on CNBC.“Silver is mainly a byproduct metal — you get silver when you mine copper, and you get silver when you mine gold. There aren’t many pure silver mines in the world. Because of that, it’s very difficult for supply to respond directly to higher silver prices,” Meyer said before adding that if gold prices rise above $5,000 per ounce, silver could even top $70.However, last week, veteran commodities expert and Head of Commodity Strategy at Saxo Bank, Ole Hansen, noted that silver could see profit-taking amid weakening risk sentiment across equities.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Are Stocktwits Users Saying?</h2>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SLV">iShares Silver Trust</a> was in the ‘bullish’ territory at the time of writing.“Silver nibbled around $54 a few days in October, and the same $54 a few days in November. &nbsp;It’s mid-December, silver is $64. Step back and let that soak in,” one user noted.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Newbilly/message/639237680</stembedurl>Oil prices have fallen by more than 20% this year amid rising supply, primarily driven by OPEC. The United States Oil Fund is down 12% this year, compared with iShares Silver Trust's 117% gains.&nbsp;Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/el-salvador-s-bitcoin-loving-president-eyes-a-china-style-ai-school-system/cLeJEZiREYO">El Salvador's Bitcoin-Loving President Eyes A China-Style AI School System — With Musk's Grok As The Engine</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Silver And Oil Prices Recently Witnessed An Important Crossover – The Last Time It Happened Was Over 40 Years Ago

Silver prices have more than doubled this year, and the absolute price of the commodity has even topped the price of oil.

Silver And Oil Prices Recently Witnessed An Important Crossover

The precious metal has been on a historic run this year, even outshining bullion

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The firm reportedly noted an improving oil backdrop in the second half of 2026, and it $1 billion of debt reduction by mid-year as the key catalyst for the shares.</li><li>Advancements in drilling technology and industry consolidation have led to a steady decline in costs in the U.S.</li><li>The company said in November that its capital requirements are projected to decrease by $100 million from 2025 levels next year.</li></ul>Devon Energy stock (DVN) rose over 1.5% in premarket trading on Friday after UBS analysts turned bullish about the oil producer.According to TheFly, UBS upgraded Devon Energy to ‘Buy’ from ‘Neutral’ and raised the price target to $46 from $40. The new price target implies an upside of 19.8% relative to the stock’s previous close.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Did UBS Say?</h2>The firm reportedly noted an improving oil backdrop in the second half of 2026, and it $1 billion of debt reduction by mid-year as the key catalyst for the shares. Devon's first-half 2026 updates should build confidence that the company will execute the cost-reduction strategy by the end of next year, UBS added.Advancements in drilling technology and industry consolidation have led to a steady decline in costs in the U.S. Several oil and gas companies have curbed their spending to protect their margins amid volatility in commodity prices. The company said in November that its capital requirements are projected to decrease by $100 million from 2025 levels next year.It also stated that production optimization has increased production to 20,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd), exceeding its original guidance.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Are Stocktwits Users Saying?</h2>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DVN">Devon</a> moved to ‘neutral’ from ‘bearish’ territory a day ago.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:712/99;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/DVN_Dec_12_JPG_d3d6473a00.webp" alt="DVN’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 07:12 a.m. ET on Dec. 12, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="712" height="99"><figcaption>DVN’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 07:12 a.m. ET on Dec. 12, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Devon Energy stock has gained 12.5% this year, despite a 20% decline in U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude prices.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/has-roblox-s-viral-growth-faded-jp-morgan-sees-rough-waters-ahead/cLICh6rREF0">Has Roblox’s Viral Growth Faded? JPMorgan Sees Rough Waters Ahead</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

In this photo illustration, the Devon Energy company logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Piotr Swat/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

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According to TheFly, UBS upgraded Devon Energy to ‘Buy’ from ‘Neutral’ and raised the price target on the stock to $46 from $40.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Valero Energy, Marathon Petroleum, and Phillips 66 led the energy sector in gains this year.</li><li>Energy infrastructure firms such as Williams have benefited from the sustained demand for its pipelines and other facilities amid a boom in electricity demand.</li><li>Oil major Exxon has raised its output to 4.8 million barrels per day.</li></ul>The energy sector has been navigating plenty of turbulence this year amid geopolitical tensions, Trump’s tariffs, and wild swings in commodity prices.Oil prices plunged below $60 per barrel after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled the ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs. Prices had jumped to nearly $80 per barrel when the conflict between Iran and Israel escalated. At the time of writing, Brent crude fell to about $62 per barrel, as OPEC production continued to add to concerns about oversupply.Stocktwits examines how the 10 largest oil companies in the S&amp;P 500 by market valuation performed this year, as of Dec. 8.&nbsp;<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Cez_Fr_top_performing_large_cap_energy_stocks_in_2025_png_be3bd4d9db.webp" alt="CezFr-top-performing-large-cap-energy-stocks-in-2025-.png"><h2 class="st-heading-2">Refiners Stage A Comeback</h2>After grappling with weak margins for several quarters, refiners saw their fortunes reverse this year amid tighter fuel supplies stemming from maintenance work, refinery closures, and geopolitical tensions.The strong fuel prices have also supported Brent crude amid concerns of oversupply. The top three best-performing oil companies in 2025 were the refiners Valero Energy, Phillips 66, and Marathon Petroleum.Valero EnergySan Antonio, Texas-based Valero has led the pack, logging 46.5% gains this year. The company’s refinery utilization rate stood at 97% in the third quarter, backed by strong global demand and persistently low inventory levels despite high utilization rates. The company’s ethanol segment also logged record production in the third quarter, further boosting its earnings.“Although OPEC began unwinding their production cuts in April, much of that volume was offset by an increase in summer power burn. So it wasn't really until September that we saw any meaningful increase in the export volume from OPEC,” Valero Chief Operating Officer Garry Simmons said in October.Marathon PetroleumThe biggest U.S. refiner by capacity has closely followed Valero, with 39.6% gains. However, the stock took a hit earlier in November, after its third-quarter earnings missed Wall Street’s estimates, hurt by weak results in the renewable diesel segment. Its refinery maintenance costs also rose to $400 million during the quarter, up from $287 million, which hit its bottom line.However, the company also projected a resilient fuel market heading into 2026. “Gasoline and distillate inventory levels remain below five-year averages. Current market fundamentals are indicative of tightness in supply and supportive demand, which we believe will persist into 2026,” said Marathon CEO Maryann Mannen.Phillips 66The refiner, up over 27% this year, has been steadily improving its operating performance amid Elliott Investment Management's efforts to effect change at the company. The refiner topped third-quarter earnings in October and logged an average utilization rate of 99%.The company plans to shut its Los Angeles-area refinery by the end of this year, due to uncertain long-term viability, weak margins, increased renewable diesel, high costs, and market shifts.Williams Co.&nbsp;The energy infrastructure firm Williams, which has risen nearly 20% this year, has benefited from the sustained demand for its pipelines and other facilities amid a boom in electricity demand. In October, the company said it would invest $3.1 billion in two projects to capitalize on the robust growth driven by AI data centers.U.S. data centers will require 22% more grid power by the end of 2025 than they did one year earlier, and will need nearly three times as much in 2030, according to a report by the S&amp;P Global. Artificial intelligence data centers are driving a surge in power demand as U.S. firms spend billions to build infrastructure.ExxonMobilThe oil major has gained over 12.4% this year, despite the volatility in commodity prices. Its production has surged to 4.8 million barrels per day, aided by robust output from the Permian Basin and Guyana. Stronger refinery margins have also helped it offset losses from weak oil prices.The company could further bolster its production as it is in talks with the Iraqi government to buy Lukoil’s stake in a giant oilfield following U.S. sanctions on the oil producer.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/antero-resources-to-buy-hg-energy-s-upstream-assets-for-2-8-b/cLIYqWZREme">Antero Resources To Buy HG Energy’s Upstream Assets For $2.8B</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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After grappling with weak margins for several quarters, refiners saw their fortunes reverse this year amid tighter fuel supplies.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>OPEC initially began with five countries, which are Iran, Iraq, Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, to end the dominance of the so-called ‘seven sisters’ Western oil companies and maintain stable oil prices.</li><li>Since then, the alliance has expanded to 12 members, including Algeria, Libya, Nigeria, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the United Arab Emirates.&nbsp;</li><li>OPEC established the OPEC+ coalition with 10 of the world's leading non-OPEC oil producers, including Russia, at the end of 2016.</li></ul>The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was established in September 1960, following a conference held in Baghdad with just five founding members. Since then, this intergovernmental body has become one of the most influential forces.OPEC makes up nearly 50% of all the world’s crude exports, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration data. The member countries adjust their production levels to support oil prices or gain market share.Because crude oil is priced globally, even minor decisions made by OPEC can potentially influence larger trends in gasoline prices and inflation.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Does OPEC Do?</h2>OPEC and its allies hold about 80% of the entire world’s oil reserves. Its dominant market share helps it set the floor for oil prices. It fixes output for a timeframe and asks members to make adjustments. During the COVID-19 pandemic, when oil prices plunged due to a sudden drop in demand and a subsequent rise in storage levels, OPEC cut production by 10 million barrels per day, or 10% of the world’s crude supply, to support prices.Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, as oil prices spiked, OPEC members reaped the windfalls. Subsequently, as supplies eased, the group once again curtailed output to support prices.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Many Countries Are There In OPEC?</h2>OPEC initially began with five countries: Iran, Iraq, Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, to end the dominance of the so-called ‘seven sisters’ Western oil companies and support prices. Since then, the alliance has expanded to 12 members.These are 12 OPEC members:<ol><li>Iran</li><li>Iraq</li><li>Venezuela</li><li>Saudi Arabia</li><li>Kuwait</li><li>Algeria</li><li>Libya</li><li>Nigeria</li><li>Congo</li><li>Equatorial Guinea</li><li>Gabon</li><li>United Arab Emirates</li></ol>Some countries have also exited the organization due to disagreements and other issues. These include Qatar, Ecuador, and Angola.OPEC, whose headquarters have been in Vienna since 1965, is run by a board of governors that convenes the OPEC conference and drafts the annual budget. The board has representatives appointed by each member country and has an elected chair. OPEC also has a Secretariat, which includes research and energy studies divisions, and is headed by a secretary-general.OPEC established the OPEC+ coalition with 10 of the world's leading non-OPEC oil producers, including Russia, at the end of 2016.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How OPEC Influences Global Politics?</h2>OPEC’s global presence became hard to ignore in 1973, when the group imposed an oil embargo on the U.S. and other Western allies of Israel during the Arab–Israeli war, sending shockwaves through the global economy. Long lines formed at gas stations in the U.S., affecting livelihoods, and the embargo nearly sent the global economy into a recession.Decades later, the impact of elevated oil prices was once again felt in the U.S. following the Russian invasion of Ukraine and OPEC+ supply cuts. Inflation was a key issue in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, in which Republican candidate Donald Trump defeated incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Does OPEC Still Hold Similar Powers?</h2>Despite maintaining a dominant market share, OPEC’s influence on oil markets has not remained constant throughout its existence. Following the turn of the millennium, developments in fracking technology led the U.S. to become the world’s largest oil producer, and it has maintained that top spot for years.Non-OPEC supplies, especially in places like Guyana in Latin America, have also affected the group’s ability to influence oil markets. A worldwide push toward renewable energy has also cast doubt on the future of this powerful organization.As multiple agencies have projected that oil demand will grow well into the next decade, OPEC and its allies would likely hold sway over the global economy.&nbsp;Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/macy-s-lifts-sales-profit-outlook-again-but-ceo-warns-holiday-shoppers-are-still-hesitant/cLIXqxxRE1B">Macy’s Lifts Sales, Profit Outlook Again – But CEO Warns Holiday Shoppers Are Still Hesitant</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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