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Intel Corp. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of computer products and technologies. It delivers computer, networking, data storage, and communications platforms. The firm operates through the following segments: Client Computing Group (CCG), Data Center and AI (DCAI), Intel Foundry Services (IFS), and All Other. The CCG segment consists of platforms designed for notebooks, 2-in-1 systems, desktops, tablets, phones, wireless and wired connectivity products, and mobile communication components. The DCAI segment delivers solutions to cloud service providers and enterprise customers, along with silicon devices for communications service providers and high-performance computing customers. The IFS segment refers to full stack solutions created from the foundry industry ecosystem. The All Other segment represents results from other non-reportable segments and corporate-related charges. The company was founded by Robert Norton Noyce and Gordon Earle Moore on July 18, 1968, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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Intel Corp

Intel is seeing a massive surge in investor optimism following an earnings report that highlighted strong data center demand and a successful turnaround narrative. The community is actively celebrating the breakout, with many retail traders highlighting the stock's significant appreciation from its recent lows as they mock previous bearish sentiment and speculate on further upside momentum.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. engages in the semiconductor business. Its products include processors, accelerators, graphics, adaptive SoCs, FPGAs, and SOMs, and software, tools, and apps. The firm offers artificial intelligence, industries, workloads, and gaming solutions. The company was founded by W. J. Sanders III on May 1, 1969 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Advanced Micro Devices Inc

AMD is surging in sympathy with Intel's robust earnings and positive guidance, driving intense community speculation regarding a broader semiconductor rally. Investors are actively debating the sustainability of this AI-driven momentum while bulls target higher price levels ahead of AMDs upcoming earnings release.

Skillz, Inc. operates a mobile gaming platform that connects players in competition. It helps developers build franchises by enabling social competition in their games. Skillz hosts casual esports tournaments for mobile players worldwide. The company was founded by Andrew C Paradise and Casey Chafkin in 2012 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

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Skillz Inc

Skillz is experiencing extreme volatility and heavy community engagement following a favorable jury verdict that awarded the company hundreds of millions in damages against rival Papaya Gaming. Traders are actively debating whether this legal win serves as a long-term catalyst or a short-term pump-and-dump setup, with ongoing speculation about potential short squeezes, post-market liquidity, and the company's ability to collect the settlement.

NIO, Inc. operates as a holding company, which engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of smart electric vehicles. It offers its products under the brands NIO, ONVO, and FIREFLY. The company was founded by Bin Li and Li Hong Qin on November 28, 2014 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

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NIO Inc

NIO is currently trending as investors debate whether the stock is primed for a breakout ahead of the upcoming Beijing Auto Show, where the company plans to showcase its latest vehicle models and proprietary technology. While some community members remain optimistic about steady delivery growth and the expansion of battery-swap infrastructure, others express frustration over persistent stock price volatility and skepticism regarding the profitability of the battery-as-a-service model.

Avis Budget Group, Inc. engages in the provision of vehicle sharing and rental services. It operates through the Americas and International segments. The Americas segment includes vehicle rental and car sharing operations in North America, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. The International segment is involved in vehicle rental and car sharing operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Australasia. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ.

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Avis Budget Group (CAR) is seeing massive community debate as traders split between those betting on a total collapse toward double digits and contrarian retail investors attempting to capture a dead-cat bounce. The stock remains at the center of intense volatility, with discussions heavily focused on the unraveling of a violent short squeeze, the massive debt load, and the potential for a secondary share offering that keeps sentiment deeply divided.

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Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares (SOXS) is trending as investors grapple with extreme volatility in a semiconductor sector that has staged an relentless, parabolic rally fueled by high AI-chip demand. Community sentiment is deeply polarized between frustrated bears attempting to call a top on an overextended sector and traders debating the sustainability of the current cycle while navigating the rapid decay inherent in leveraged inverse instruments.

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SOXL is seeing intense retail engagement and speculative fervor as investors debate whether the current semiconductor rally represents an unstoppable AI-driven super cycle or a nearing blow-off top. The community remains deeply divided, with many actively trading leveraged positions while others warn of potential volatility following the index's rapid, near-vertical ascent.

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Dumb SEND IT ($DSIT) is gaining traction as a community-driven meme project that encourages a high-risk, "no-roadmap" investment philosophy aimed at rapid growth. Investors are actively discussing the token's low market cap and the developer's frequent airdrops, while rallying to push the asset through its bonding curve and onto major tracking platforms.

lululemon athletica, Inc. engages in the business of designing, distributing, and retailing technical athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories. It operates through the following segments: Company-Operated Stores, Direct to Consumer, and Other. The company was founded by Dennis James Wilson in 1998 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

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Lululemon Athletica Inc

Lululemon shares are facing intense selling pressure following a leadership update that failed to satisfy investor demands for a bold turnaround strategy. The community is actively debating the hiring of a former Nike executive while expressing deep frustration over the stock's multi-year lows, with many calling for stronger shareholder action and decisive management changes.

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YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF

The CHPY semiconductor income ETF has captured investor attention due to its strong performance and consistent weekly distributions that are outpacing expectations compared to broader market indices. Community members are actively debating the sustainability of the fund's NAV and dividend structure, with many highlighting it as a preferred long-term "income machine" that pairs exposure to leading semiconductor and AI companies with a recurring cash flow strategy.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Earlier in 2025, the VIX Index reached its highest daily close since the COVID-19 pandemic at 52.33 on April 8 after U.S. President Donald Trump launched his ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs.</li><li>Several traders, institutional investors, and hedge fund managers often allocate capital to VIX-linked securities to diversify their portfolios.</li><li>Those interested in investing in VIX can do so through futures or options contracts, or through VIX-based exchange-traded products.</li></ul>The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), also known as Wall Street’s Fear Index, is one of the most widely followed tools used by investors to assess market risk.Created by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) in 1993, VIX became the first benchmark to present volatility to Wall Street investors in the way they likely prefer: numbers and charts.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is The CBOE Volatility Formula? (CBOE Calculator)</h2>According to CBOE, the VIX Index measures the 30-day expected volatility of the S&amp;P 500 Index (SPX). The components of the VIX Index are put and call options with expirations of more than 23 days and less than 37 days. These include SPX options expiring on the third Friday of each month and weekly SPX options expiring every Friday.The VIX is calculated by averaging the weighted prices of various SPX puts and calls across several strike prices. The present calculation method was developed in 2003 when CBOE collaborated with Goldman Sachs to update the methodology.<h2 class="st-heading-2">CBOE Volatility Index Chart</h2>Historically, the VIX has shown sharp spikes during periods of market stress, such as financial crises, geopolitical shocks, and unexpected macroeconomic events. Elevated VIX levels typically coincide with heavy equity selling and increased demand for downside protection through options.<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/koyfin_20251224_061713001_png_5185588bdb.webp" alt="koyfin_20251224_061713001.png"><h2 class="st-heading-2">How Does CBOE Compare To The S&amp;P 500?</h2>The S&amp;P 500 and the volatility index tend to move inversely. If the market goes down, the VIX usually rises; when stock prices rise, the VIX usually falls. When the VIX rises above 30, it is considered a sign of heightened uncertainty, risk, and investor concern. When the VIX falls below 20, it indicates a relatively stable market environment.Earlier in 2025, the VIX Index reached its highest daily close since the COVID-19 pandemic at 52.33 on April 8 after U.S. President Donald Trump launched his ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, which upended the markets. However, by May, it quickly fell below 20 as trade uncertainties eased and risk appetite improved.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Can An Investor Trade The VIX?</h2>Like the S&amp;P 500 and other major indexes, investors cannot trade the VIX directly. Those interested in trading VIX can do so through futures or options contracts, or through VIX-based exchange-traded products (ETPs), like the ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (VIXY) and the iPath Series B S&amp;P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (VXX).Several traders, institutional investors, and hedge fund managers often allocate capital to VIX-linked securities to diversify their portfolios. While the VIX measures only S&amp;P 500 volatility, it is commonly used as a benchmark for the entire U.S. stock market, according to IG analysts. With rising macroeconomic uncertainties, the VIX will likely remain a crucial barometer of market stress.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/top-5-us-healthcare-stocks-by-market-value/cLeso9WREHH">Top 5 US Healthcare Stocks By Market Value</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The market sell-off deepened on Monday, with the broader S&amp;P 500 Index and Nasdaq Composite indices closing below their respective 50-day SMAs</li><li>Volatility continues, as the S&amp;P 500 VIX futures rose nearly 7% overnight after the CBOE Volatility Index rallied almost 13% on Monday.</li><li>Retail traders lament the market run, qualifying it as “too high, too fast.”</li></ul>Tech and small-cap stocks could once again prove to be a sore spot, with the Nasdaq 100 and Russell 2000 futures moving sharply early Tuesday. The artificial intelligence (AI) bubble concerns engulfing the market have failed to lift, even as traders look forward to&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nvda-retail-bulls-shrug-off-ai-bubble-worries-expect-q3-beat/cLPNAurREep">blockbuster results</a> from AI bellwether Nvidia (NVDA) on Wednesday.&nbsp;Rate worries continue to simmer as Federal Reserve officials maintain a mixed view regarding interest rates, and a regional manufacturing data released on Monday came in stronger than expected.&nbsp;Fed Governor Christopher Waller, typically seen as a dove, called for&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fed-s-waller-says-economy-feeling-the-squeeze-bats-for-december-rate-cut/cLPNVSNREel">a December rate cut</a> in his public appearance late Monday, basing his view on labor market weakness.The S&amp;P 500 VIX futures rose nearly 7% overnight after the CBOE Volatility Index rallied almost 13% on Monday.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Futures Are Trading</h2>As of 3:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, the Nasdaq 100 and&nbsp;Russell 2000 futures slumped about 0.50%, while the S&amp;P 500 and Dow futures slid 0.44% and 0.37%, respectively.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index, dampened to ‘neutral’ as of early Tuesday, from ‘bullish’ a day ago. The message volume on the SPY and QQQ ETF streams remained at ‘high’ levels.Commenting on the QQQ stream, a bullish watcher attributed his positive stance to expectations that Saudi Arabia will announce a big AI deal with the U.S. The user flagged it as positive for Nvidia and AMD. The Middle East nation’s crown prince,&nbsp;Mohammed bin Salman, is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump on Tuesday, marking his first trip since the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.&nbsp;Ahead of the crown prince’s visit, Trump reportedly&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-17/trump-says-he-plans-to-sell-f-35-jets-to-saudi-arabia">said</a> the U.S. will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Pablotestuse/message/636558991</stembedurl>Another user, on the other hand, saw air being taken&nbsp;out of&nbsp;the “insane bubble.” “Imagine the run-up from April levels. Too high, too fast. Now it’s been a painful 2 weeks,” they said.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Rickyboy06/message/636557812</stembedurl><h2 class="st-heading-2">How Markets Fared Monday</h2>The market sell-off deepened on Monday, with the broader S&amp;P 500 Index and Nasdaq Composite indices closing below their respective 50-day simple moving averages (SMA). CFRA Research’s Sam Stovall said this lethal combo of both averages breaking below the SMAs occurred for the first time in many years,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.marketwatch.com/story/s-p-500-nasdaq-book-their-worst-day-in-a-month-more-selling-could-be-on-the-way-91cdcca0">according</a> to MarketWatch.The sell-off was led by AI names, both big and small, with Nvidia falling 1.9%. Financial, consumer, industrial, material, and communication services stocks came under significant selling pressure, while the energy sector served as a bright spot.The QQQ, SPY,&nbsp; <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IWM">iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)</a> slumped 0.85%, 0.93%, 1.16% and 1.99%, respectively.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Key Catalysts To Watch Out For</h2>The Commerce Department is due to release its delayed factory orders report for August at 10 a.m. ET. The National Association of Home Builders will release the results of its housing market survey for November at 10 a.m. ET.Fed Governor Michael Barr is scheduled to make a public appearance at 10:30 a.m. ET.Baidu (BIDU), Home Depot (HD), Medtronic (MDT), PDD Holdings (PDD), Weibo (WB), La-Z-Boy (LZB) and Dolby Labs (DLB) are among the notable companies due to announce their quarterly results on Tuesday.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Other Markets Fared</h2>Crude oil futures reversed course after their recovery on Monday, and gold futures slipped further toward the $4,000 mark. The 10-year Treasury note slipped further early Tuesday, and the U.S. dollar weakened against most major counterparts.The sell-off in Bitcoin (BTC) steepened, as the apex crypto slipped below the $90,000 psychological mark before staging a slight recovery. It is still down over 5% over the past 24 hours.The Asian markets experienced steep declines, dragged by the negative cues from Wall Street overnight. The key averages in Japan and South Korea fell by over 3% each, and the Taiwanese market declined by more than 2.50%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/i-phone-17-momentum-fuels-apple-s-china-comeback-in-october/cLPNuASREeH">iPhone 17 Momentum Fuels Apple’s China Comeback In October; Analyst Says Huawei Threat Won’t Trigger Sharp Drop-Off</a>

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