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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.

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Netflix is currently a major talking point after its recent earnings report, which, despite showing subscriber growth and exceeding revenue expectations, led to a notable sell-off. Community discussion is split between those viewing the price dip as an overreaction and a long-term buying opportunity, and those concerned about the cautious forward guidance, valuation, and the strategic implications of the potential Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.

Bitcoin is the world's first decentralized cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It enables peer-to-peer electronic cash transactions without intermediaries like banks or governments, operating on a blockchain secured by Proof of Work mining and the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm.   With a fixed supply cap of 21 million coins and programmatic halvings every four years that reduce miner rewards, Bitcoin is designed as a deflationary digital asset often called "digital gold." Its value stems from solving the double-spending problem without trusted intermediaries, creating the first truly scarce digital asset with censorship resistance and permissionless access that no government, corporation, or individual can control.  Bitcoin operates as a decentralized peer-to-peer network where transactions are recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain, distributed across thousands of computers globally. Transactions are grouped into blocks added approximately every 10 minutes through mining, where specialized computers compete to solve complex mathematical puzzles.   Bitcoin has achieved mainstream adoption through multiple vectors. The January 2024 SEC approval of 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs opened Bitcoin investment to traditional finance participants, and corporations like Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) are using Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset to protect against currency debasement, offering MSTR holders amplified exposure to Bitcoin.   The Bitcoin ecosystem continues to evolve with innovations like Ordinals, which emerged in January 2023 to enable NFT-like functionality directly on Bitcoin, and BRC-20 tokens, an experimental standard for creating fungible tokens using Ordinal inscriptions. BTCFi (Bitcoin Finance) represents emerging financial applications extending beyond Bitcoin's traditional role, with protocols like Babylon allowing Bitcoin holders to stake BTC to secure Proof of Stake chains.

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Bitcoin is trending as reports indicate the U.S. government is establishing a new digital asset reserve to hold seized Bitcoin, shifting from prior selling policies and removing market pressure. This comes amidst heightened market volatility, which many in the community attribute to political rhetoric and broader macroeconomic concerns. Investor sentiment remains sharply divided, with intense debate around Bitcoin's role as a digital safe haven compared to traditional assets like gold and silver, while closely watching key technical support levels.

GameStop Corp. engages in offering games and entertainment products through its ecommerce properties and stores. The firm’s stores and ecommerce sites operate primarily under the names GameStop, EB Games, and Micromania. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe. The company was founded by Daniel A. DeMatteo in 1996 and is headquartered in Grapevine, TX.

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GameStop is trending significantly after Chairman Ryan Cohen increased his stake by purchasing an additional 500,000 shares, which the community views as a powerful signal of confidence. This insider move has ignited fervent speculation about upcoming strategic developments, further reinforced by the stock's notable resilience and positive performance even on days when the broader market is declining.

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The SPY is trending sharply lower as markets react to escalating geopolitical tensions over Greenland, which has spurred fear of broad tariffs and an unwind of international capital flows. This immediate catalyst has triggered widespread community debate, fueling predictions of a deeper market correction while others view the pullback as a significant buying opportunity. Discussions are intensely focused on whether current global political rhetoric will continue to drive significant market volatility or if a swift rebound is imminent.

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QQQ is trending lower as market sentiment reacts sharply to former President Trump's threats of new tariffs against European allies concerning Greenland. This has ignited a lively debate within the community, with some anticipating a deeper market correction amid broader bond market jitters, while others expect a "buy the dip" rebound, confident in the underlying strength of the tech sector despite geopolitical noise.

IREN Ltd. is a vertically integrated data center business powering the future of Bitcoin, AI and beyond with renewable energy. It is strategically located in renewable-rich, fiber-connected regions across the US and Canada. IREN’s large-scale, grid-connected facilities are purpose-built for the next generation of power-dense computing applications. The company was founded by Daniel Roberts and William Roberts on November 6, 2018, and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

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IREN Limited is seeing significant investor attention driven by its strategic pivot from Bitcoin mining to becoming a leading AI cloud infrastructure provider. The company's substantial power capacity and recent $9.7 billion Microsoft GPU cloud contract position it as a critical player in meeting the surging demand for AI compute. Community chatter highlights optimism for further hyperscaler partnerships and long-term growth, with many viewing IREN as undervalued despite market fluctuations.

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 Inc

Ondas Holdings is trending following a recent investor day that revealed significantly raised revenue targets and a substantial increase in backlog, prompting multiple analyst upgrades with considerably higher price targets. The community is buzzing about Ondas's strategic pivot to autonomous defense infrastructure, with many asserting the market has yet to fully price in its combat-proven technology and robust financial position. Investors are closely monitoring the integration of acquired assets and potential for major contract announcements in the rapidly evolving drone and counter-drone sectors.

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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Corvus Pharmaceuticals is actively trending following its announced proposed public offering of common stock and warrants, which comes on the heels of an earlier surge driven by positive Phase 1 clinical trial data for its atopic dermatitis drug. The community is sharply divided, with many debating potential dilution and a subsequent price correction, while others view the offering as a strategic capital raise to advance a promising pipeline in a large market. This highlights the inherent tension for clinical-stage biotechs, balancing funding needs with encouraging early-stage therapeutic developments.

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The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF ($DIA) is trending amidst heightened market uncertainty driven by recent tariff threats related to international trade and escalating geopolitical tensions. Community discussions are focused on the potential for increased volatility and the broader implications of global instability on established market leaders, with some anticipating significant market corrections while others look for buying opportunities.

TMC the metals co., Inc. is a deep-sea minerals exploration company focused on the collection and processing of polymetallic nodules found on the seafloor in international waters of the Clarion Clipperton Zone in the Pacific Ocean (CCZ). These nodules contain high grades of four metals (nickel, copper, cobalt, manganese) which can be used as (i) feedstock for battery cathode precursors (nickel, cobalt and manganese sulfates, or intermediate nickel-copper-cobalt matte) for electric vehicles (EV) and renewable energy storage markets, (ii) copper cathode for EV wiring, energy transmission and other applications and (iii) manganese silicate for manganese alloy production required for steel production. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

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TMC is trending as the regulatory landscape for deep-sea mining rapidly solidifies, with the US government signaling strong support. A recent federal rule establishes a clearer permitting pathway, and the company's CEO is set to testify before Congress regarding critical mineral independence and streamlining regulatory barriers. The community views these developments as significant de-risking events, fueling bullish sentiment around the urgent need for domestic deep-sea mineral supply chains to counter geopolitical reliance.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Authorities will also guide local governments to use the subsidies in a balanced and orderly manner and to pace implementation appropriately, according to a statement from the National Development and Reform Commission.</li><li>The move comes as China seeks to boost domestic demand, making it a top economic priority for 2026.</li></ul>China on Tuesday announced the first batch of 62.5 billion yuan ($8.92 billion) in subsidies to support the trade-in of consumer goods for 2026.The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ndrc.gov.cn/xxgk/jd/jd/202512/t20251230_1402850.html">said</a> in a statement that the government will sell ultra-long special sovereign bonds to local governments in 2026 to support consumer programs and meet consumption demands during peak seasons such as New Year's Day and the Spring Festival.The NDRC authorities will also guide local governments to use the subsidies in a balanced and orderly manner, pace implementation appropriately, and strengthen fund supervision throughout the entire chain to maximize the policy's impact, it added.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bolstering Domestic Demand</h2>China is looking to boost domestic demand and has made it a top economic priority for 2026.According to an earlier report from Bloomberg, the Politburo, the Communist Party’s decision-making arm led by President Xi Jinping, noted that domestic demand must be a primary driver for a strong market in its December meeting.The move to boost domestic demand comes amid an economic slowdown over the past year, driven by weakening domestic demand, declining investment, sluggish industrial output, and deflationary pressures. Chinese households have also cut back on their spending due to a soft labor market and pressures in the real estate industry. The U.S. tariffs have also prompted the country’s senior leaders to increase China’s self-reliance in multiple industries.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Future Outlook</h2>While the Chinese economy has clocked a year-to-date GDP growth of 5.2% year-on-year as of December, it is projected to grow only 4.4% in 2026, according to a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/12/11/advancing-reforms-can-enhance-prospects-china-economic-update">report</a> from the World Bank. It expects the existing headwinds to persist next year as well.The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CHIS">Global X MSCI China Consumer Staples ETF</a> (CHIS), which tracks Chinese consumer stocks, has declined by more than 34% over the last year. Meanwhile, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IYK">iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF</a> (IYK), which tracks U.S. consumer stocks, has climbed more than 3% over the same period.The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/XLP">Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund</a> (XLP) declined marginally by 0.11% in the past year, while the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/VDC">Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF</a> (VDC) was up by 0.03% in the same period.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.(1 Chinese Yuan = $0.14)&nbsp; &nbsp;

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The government will sell ultra-long special sovereign bonds worth 62.5 billion yuan to local governments in 2026 to meet consumption demands during peak seasons. 

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Analysts expect Walmart to report a 4.3% increase in sales and a 3.7% rise in adjusted EPS for the third quarter, with some expecting a slight upward revision to the annual forecast.</li><li>Some brokerages highlight support from Walmart’s digital initiatives, including a greater push in digital advertising and e-commerce.</li><li>Stocktwits sentiment for WMT shifted to ‘bullish’ from ‘bearish’ heading into Thursday; Walmart will report results in premarket hours.</li></ul>Walmart Inc. is expected to deliver steady results for its recently completed fiscal third quarter, with guidance for the crucial holiday period in sharp focus for analysts and investors.&nbsp;The nation’s largest retailer has navigated a turbulent period of inflation and shifting consumer behavior by keeping prices tight and leveraging its dominant position in essentials like groceries.Notably, Walmart had raised its full-year sales and profit forecast in August, forecasting net sales growth of 3.75% to 4.75% and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.52 to $2.62 for its current fiscal year, which ends in January 2026.Walmart is likely to post a clean Q3 print on stability of its core markets and steady alternative revenue growth, UBS Securities said in a research note last week.&nbsp;The company benefited from a traffic surge driven by more events in Q3, as well as sustained e-commerce momentum from its advertising growth and marketplace expansion, the research firm said, while reiterating its ‘Buy’ rating on the company’s shares.Bank of America analysts said this month that Walmart’s advertising momentum, along with easing pressure from general liability claims, should help support margins. The firm also noted two months ago that Walmart is emerging as a leader in applying artificial intelligence within the retail sector.Oppenheimer analysts said that strength in Walmart’s non-core businesses could prompt the retailer to raise its 2026 outlook, likely by increasing only the lower end of its EPS range.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Consensus View</h2>Analysts expect Walmart’s third-quarter revenue to increase 4.3% to $175.17 billion, according to Koyfin. At that level, it would be the fifth time in the last six quarters that year-over-year topline growth is below 5%. The Q4 growth projection is 4.5%.Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) are expected to increase by 3.7% to $0.60.Adjusted earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) margin is expected to be 4.07%, the lowest in the last four quarters, but above the 3.99% in Q3 last year.&nbsp;The results would follow a critical leadership announcement: Walmart announced last week that John Furner, the CEO of Walmart’s U.S. business, will succeed longtime CEO Doug McMillon in February.<h2 class="st-heading-2">WMT Share Trend</h2>Walmart’s shares hit an all-time high after it announced a partnership with OpenAI that lets users shop Walmart products directly from ChatGPT. They have since declined by about 8%.In a tumultuous year, particularly for retailers, the WMT stock has emerged resilient. WMT is up 11.4% year-to-date, compared to the 13% gains in the benchmark S&amp;P 500. In comparison, Dollar General’s stock is up over 30%, while Costco’s shares are in the red.On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment for&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/WMT">WMT</a> shifted to ‘bullish’ as of early Thursday, from ‘bearish’ the previous day.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:638/70;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_11_20_at_12_26_16_PM_png_586f828621.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-11-20 at 12.26.16 PM.png" width="638" height="70"><figcaption>WMT sentiment and message volume as of November 20 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>“$WMT With&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nvidia-torches-ai-bubble-talk-with-blowout-q3/cLPqCIORE9c">NVDA lifting the market sentiment</a>, tomorrow would be a great day if WMT reports good numbers. With good numbers and positive outlook I smell $110 (or) else $90,” said a user.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/killbilltrader/message/636829450</stembedurl><h2 class="st-heading-2">Peer Retailers’ Results Show Consumer Hunting For Value</h2>Rival Target on Wednesday posted a drop in third-quarter sales and lowered its full-year profit guidance, citing choppy spending with shoppers hunting for value.It stuck to its sales forecast for the all-important holiday quarter, expecting a low-single-digit percentage decline compared to Q4 last year. Target is planning a bigger push on new stores and remodels next year, with an outlay of $1 billion.Home improvement goods retailers Home Depot and Lowe’s Companies also cut their annual profit forecasts after posting mixed results earlier this week.On the other hand, TJX Cos., which operates discount chains T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, and Marshalls, raised its FY26 sales and profit forecasts, betting that its value items and a fresh seasonal assortment will drive holiday-season sales.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/weshop-stock-gains-over-6-fold-days-after-direct-listing-retail-ecstatic/cLPA3WHRE9O">WeShop Stock Gains Over 6-Fold, Days After Direct Listing: Retail Ecstatic</a>

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Last week, Mizuho reduced the stock's price target to $1.50 from $2 and maintained a ‘Sell’ rating.</li><li>For the year, Beyond Meta stock has slumped 42%, contrasting with the record levels of the broader S&amp;P 500 Index.</li><li>Stocktwits users have been optimistic about the stock despite its volatility.</li></ul>Beyond Meat, Inc. (BYND) stock has been on a volatile ride since early October, earning meme status, and it appears on track to open sharply lower in Monday’s session.In overnight trading,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BYND">Beyond Meat stock</a> is down nearly 15%, according to Yahoo Finance.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Beyond Meat’s Rally &amp; Retreat</h2>Shares of Beyond Meat, a maker of plant-based meat, plunged 23% on Friday, defying the broader market rally. The downside trigger was a commentary from Mizuho analyst Baumgartner that the stock would suffer from significant equity dilution following the conversion of the senior notes due 2027, according to the Fly. The analyst reduced the stock's price target to $1.50 from $2 and maintained a ‘Sell’ rating, citing the company’s weak market position and fundamentals, the Fly reported.The company announced on Thursday that the lock-up restrictions on certain of the 316.15 million shares issued on Oct. 15 in connection with the note offering would expire at 5 p.m. ET that day.Separately, in an 8-K filing, Beyond Meat disclosed preliminary results for the September quarter, expecting revenue of about $70 million compared to the guidance of $68 million to $73 million and the Fiscal.ai-compiled consensus of $69.79 million.&nbsp; The company expects a gross margin of 10%-11%, including $1.7 million in expenses related to suspending China operations. The company also flagged a non-cash impairment charge related to certain of its long-lived assets that haven’t been included in the preliminary numbers.On Thursday, Beyond Meat’s stock plunged about 21% as traders took profit after a strong two-day rally. The recent downtrend followed a substantial two-day advance. Beyond Meat stock jumped about 128% on Monday and then surged another 146% on Tuesday. Much of the buoyancy in the El Segundo, California-based company’s stock was due to the distribution agreement it clinched with Walmart. It also announced the debut of its latest iterations of its Beyond Burger and Beyond Beef at Erewhon locations.<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Beyond_Meat_YTD_Chart_png_48e87f8b4e.webp" alt="Beyond Meat YTD Chart.png">Chart courtesy of Koyin<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Retail’s Saying About Beyond Meat Stock</h2>Stocktwits users have been optimistic about the stock despite its volatility. Retail sentiment toward Beyond Meat stock has largely been ‘extremely bullish’ for about three months now. The message volume on the stream has also been at ‘extremely high’ levels.A bullish user said that short covering creates inevitable demand. “Our strategy stays crystal clear: buy, hold, and rocket the squeeze to Mars!” they said. According to Koyfin, the stock's short interest is a whopping 51.60%.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/PureLand/message/633785003</stembedurl>Another user sounded positive about the company’s products being at big retail stores, including Walmart, Costco, Target, Safeway, Aldi, Whole Foods, and Sprouts.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Houndify/message/633784846</stembedurl>For the year, Beyond Meta stock has slumped 42%, contrasting with the record levels of the broader S&amp;P 500 Index. During the same period, the<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IYK"> iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK)</a> has gained 7.25%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/meta-faces-rising-china-challenge-as-alibaba-xiaomi-join-ai-smartglasses-race-goldman-sees-supply-chain-winners/cLGiHYFR3ty">Meta Faces Rising China Challenge As Alibaba, Xiaomi Join AI Smartglasses Race: Goldman Sees Supply Chain Winners</a>

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