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Precigen, Inc. is a biotechnology company, which engages in the research and development of synthetic biology technologies. It operates through the Biopharmaceuticals and Exemplar segments. The company was founded by Thomas David Reed in 1998 and is headquartered in Germantown, MD.

Precigen Inc

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Eli Lilly & Co. engages in the discovery, development, manufacture, and sale of pharmaceutical products. The firm's products include diabetes, oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and other products and therapies. The company was founded by Eli Lilly on May 10, 1876 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

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A third-quarter earnings beat and raised full-year revenue outlook, driven by demand for Mounjaro and Zepbound, have fueled LLYs move to record highs. Traders largely welcome the GLP-1 growth and analyst upgrades, while some point to reduced profit guidance tied to acquisition charges, rich valuation, and weaker-than-expected Foundayo sales as risks.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. engages in the development, publishing, and marketing of interactive software games. Its products are designed for console systems, handheld gaming systems, and personal computers, including smart phones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The company was founded by Ryan A. Brant in 1993 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Take-Two is drawing attention around the anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI launch, with traders debating whether strong sales and ongoing GTA Online spending can support the stock or whether launch expectations are already priced in. Recent weakness has amplified concerns about leaks, piracy, PC-release timing and a possible sell-the-news reaction, while bullish traders view the pullback as an opportunity.

Blackstone, Inc. engages in the provision of investment and fund management services. It operates through the following segments: Real Estate, Private Equity, Credit and Insurance, and Hedge Fund Solutions. The Real Estate segment includes management of opportunistic real estate funds, Core+ real estate funds, high-yield real estate debt funds, and liquid real estate debt funds. The Private Equity segment consists of management of flagship corporate private equity funds, sector and geographically focused corporate private equity funds, core private equity funds, an opportunistic investment platform, a secondary fund of funds business, infrastructure-focused funds, a life sciences investment platform, a growth equity investment platform, a multi-asset investment program for eligible high net worth investors and a capital markets services business. The Credit and Insurance segment refers to Blackstone Credit, which is organized into two overarching strategies: private credit which includes mezzanine direct lending funds, private placement strategies, stressed and distressed strategies and energy strategies, and liquid credit which consists of CLOs, closed-ended funds, open ended funds and separately managed accounts. In addition, the segment includes an insurer-focused platform, an asset-based finance platform, and publicly traded master limited partnership investment platform. The Hedge Fund Solutions segment focuses on Blackstone Alternative Asset Management, which manages a broad range of commingled and customized hedge fund of fund solutions. It also includes a GP Stakes business and investment platforms that invest directly, as well as investment platforms that seed new hedge fund businesses and create alternative solutions through daily liquidity products. The company was founded by Stephen Allen Schwarzman in 1985 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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TG Therapeutics, Inc. engages in the acquisition, development, and commercialization of novel treatments for B-cell malignancies and autoimmune diseases. Its product pipeline includes TG-1501, TG-1701, Ublituximab, and Umbralisib. The company was founded by Michael Sean Weiss and Laurence H. Shaw on May 18, 1993 and is headquartered in Morrisville, NC.

TG Therapeutics Inc

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ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. is an international energy and petrochemical company, which creates solutions that improve quality of life and meets society’s evolving needs. The company is headquartered in Spring, TX.

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Okta, Inc. engages in the provision of an identity management platform for enterprises. The firm operates through the following geographical segments: United States and International. Its products include single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, access gateway, API access management, authentication, adaptive MFA and lifecycle management. The company was founded by Todd McKinnon and J. Frederic Kerrest in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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Oktas selection for the S&P 500 is drawing attention, with traders noting potential index-fund buying but debating whether the news could lead to a sell-the-news pullback. The discussion also reflects caution about the stocks recent run and weakness in cybersecurity shares.

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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.

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DaVitas warning that Medicares quarterly recalculations could reduce DefenCath reimbursement in 2027 has fueled concern about pricing and sales, alongside a sharp share-price decline. Traders dispute how much weight to give DaVitas preliminary outlook, arguing that CMSs finalized rate points to a more stable picture, while others remain concerned about reimbursement and adoption.

Spotify Technology SA engages in the provision of digital music services. It operates through the Premium and Ad-Supported segments. The Premium segment provides subscribers with online and offline streaming access of music and podcasts on computers, tablets, and mobile devices. The Ad-Supported segment offers users with limited on-demand online access of music and unlimited online access of podcasts on computers, tablets, and mobile and smart devices. The company was founded by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon on December 27, 2006 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

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Spotifys quarterly results and upbeat next-quarter outlook are driving attention: subscriber growth and improving gross margins outweighed revenue and earnings misses for many traders. The sharp rally has surprised some investors, while skeptics question whether higher costs and the reported misses justify the move.

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Goldman CEO David Solomon Says Firm Is ‘Very Well Positioned’ Despite Global Uncertainties - GS Stock Gains On Q3 Earnings Beat

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CEO David Solomon highlighted Goldman Sachs’ client relationships and long-term growth plans as the firm reported higher year-over-year revenue and earnings in the third quarter.


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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Goldman Sachs reported revenue of $18.68 billion and diluted EPS of $17.01, topping Fiscal AI estimates of $17.92 billion and $14.84, respectively.</li><li>Equities revenue surged 72% year over year to $6.44 billion, while Global Banking &amp; Markets revenue rose 32% to $13.46 billion.</li><li>Goldman returned $4.49 billion to common shareholders during the quarter. Its investment banking fee backlog declined from the previous quarter and was slightly lower than at the end of 2025.</li></ul><p>Goldman Sachs (GS) on Tuesday&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.goldmansachs.com/pressroom/press-releases/current/pdfs/2026-q3-results.pdf">reported</a> better-than-expected third-quarter results, with strong growth in its equities business helping lift revenue and earnings above estimates.</p><p>The bank reported revenue of $18.68 billion and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $17.01, beating Fiscal AI estimates of $17.92 billion and $14.84, respectively.</p><p><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GS">The stock</a> was trading 3% higher at the time of writing.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">Solomon Highlights Client Relationships And Long-Term Growth</h2><p>David Solomon, chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, said clients continued to turn to the firm for its advice, execution and financing capabilities, despite a complicated operating environment.</p><p>“Notwithstanding the current complexity and uncertainty in the world, we remain very well positioned to continue to deliver for our clients,” Solomon said.</p><p>He added that Goldman’s market-leading franchises, deep relationships and continued investments would help drive long-term earnings growth. Solomon also added that it was the firm’s second-highest quarterly net revenue. It posted a record net revenue for the first nine months of the year.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">Equities Leads Business Growth</h2><p>Equities revenue reached $6.44 billion, up 72% from a year earlier. Fixed income, currencies and commodities (FICC) revenue was $3.47 billion, essentially unchanged year over year.</p><p>Global Banking &amp; Markets revenue increased 32% to $13.46 billion. Investment banking fees rose 21% to $3.22 billion, while Asset &amp; Wealth Management revenue grew 14% to $5.05 billion.</p><p>Goldman Sachs said its investment banking fee backlog decreased from the end of Q2 and decreased slightly from the end of 2025.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">Profitability And Expenses</h2><p>Goldman reported an annualized return on common equity of 18.7% for the quarter. Its efficiency ratio for the first nine months of 2026 was 59.4%, compared with 62.1% in the same period last year.</p><p>Operating expenses rose 20% year over year to $11.31 billion, but declined 3% from Q2.</p><p>The firm returned $4.49 billion to common shareholders during the quarter, including $3 billion in share repurchases and $1.49 billion in dividends. Goldman also declared a quarterly dividend of $5 per share, payable Dec. 30, 2026.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">How Retail Views GS</h2><p>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits climbed to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ a day earlier, while message volume remained ‘high’ over the past 24 hours. GS was also among Stocktwits’ trending tickers at the time of writing.</p><p>One Stocktwits user&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/zepga1/message/666350794">said</a> they had added GS to their watchlist through year-end, citing an anticipated Anthropic IPO announcement in the coming weeks.</p><p>Another bullish&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/Unsuccessful/message/666350262">user</a> called GS the “most oversold ticker” in its sector and said the stock needed a 5%–10% rebound during the day.</p><p>GS shares have dropped over 1% year-to-date.</p><p>Also see:&nbsp;</p><p><i>For updates and corrections email newsroom@stocktwits.com</i></p>

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Goldman Sachs (GS) on Tuesday reported better-than-expected third-quarter results, with strong growth in its equities business helping lift revenue and earnings above estimates.

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