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SELLAS Life Sciences Group, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the development and commercialization of immunotherapeutic for cancer indications. Its product pipeline includes galinpepimut-S. The company was founded by Angelos M. Stergiou on April 3, 2006 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Sellas Life Sciences is seeing significant retail and institutional interest as community members track the 80th clinical event in the REGAL trial, viewing it as the critical catalyst for potential acquisition or data-driven gains. Traders are actively debating the timing of upcoming conference presentations while closely monitoring heavy institutional buying and high short interest, fueling a intense speculative environment surrounding the companys dual oncology platforms.

Salesforce, Inc. engages in the design and development of cloud-based enterprise software for customer relationship management. Its solutions include sales force automation, customer service and support, marketing automation, digital commerce, community management, collaboration, industry-specific solutions, and salesforce platform. The firm also provides guidance, support, training, and advisory services. The company was founded by Marc Russell Benioff and Parker Harris in 1999 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Salesforce Inc

Salesforce is facing a significant sell-off as investors grapple with sector-wide rotation away from legacy SaaS, despite the company's aggressive stock buyback program and integration of Agentforce AI. While some community members view the current valuation as an extreme discount for a free cash flow generator, others remain wary of long-term disruption risks and persistent bearish momentum in the software space.

NIKE, Inc. engages in the design, development, marketing, and sale of athletic footwear, apparel, accessories, equipment, and services. It operates through the following segments: North America, Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), Greater China, Asia Pacific and Latin America (APLA), Global Brand Divisions, Converse, and Corporate. The North America, EMEA, Greater China, and APLA segments refer to the design, development, marketing, and selling of athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. The Global Brand Divisions segment represents its NIKE Brand licensing businesses. The Converse segment designs, markets, licenses, and sells casual sneakers, apparel, and accessories. The Corporate segment is composed of unallocated general and administrative expenses. The company was founded by William Jay Bowerman and Philip Hampson Knight on January 25, 1964 and is headquartered in Beaverton, OR.

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Nike Inc

Nike Inc is experiencing intense selling pressure, with the stock trading at multi-year lows as market participants express deep skepticism over its turnaround efforts, leadership, and loss of market share. While some retail traders are betting on a recovery fueled by upcoming catalysts like the World Cup and potential tariff relief, many others are aggressively shorting the name, citing concerns over inventory, declining demand, and a perceived loss of brand resonance.

T1 Energy, Inc. engages in developing battery solutions. It focuses on energy storage systems and commercial mobility. The company was founded by Tom Einar Jensen, Peter Matrai, and Tore Ivar Slettemoen on August 31, 2023 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

T1 Energy Inc.

T1 Energy is currently trending as investors closely monitor its transition into a significant U.S. solar manufacturing player, fueled by optimism around domestic production capacity and data-center power demand. The community is actively debating the company's long-term potential versus short-term volatility, with many focusing on whether recent earnings reports and management's expansion plans provide enough momentum to sustain a re-rating in price.

Redwire Corp. manufactures and supplies space equipment. It offers critical space solutions and reliability components for the next generation space economy with IP for solar power generation and in-space 3D printing and manufacturing. It assists its customers in solving challenges of future space missions. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL.

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Redwire Corp

Redwire is gaining momentum as investors position themselves ahead of the SpaceX IPO, with community sentiment fueled by the company's role as a key infrastructure provider in the space sector. Discussion is centered on its record-breaking contract backlog and potential synergy with upcoming orbital data center projects, driving a surge in institutional interest and trading volume.

Compass Pathways Plc is a biotechnology company, which provides mental health care services. It focuses on improving the lives of those who are suffering with mental health challenges and who are not helped by current treatments. The company was founded by Goldsmith George Jay and Malievskaia Ekaterina in 2016 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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COMPASS Pathways

COMPASS Pathways is trending as investors react to a new executive order aimed at fast-tracking psychedelic drug research and streamlining regulatory reviews through priority vouchers. The community is actively discussing the stock's role as a potential first-mover in the treatment-resistant depression market, with many focused on the upcoming release of pivotal trial data and speculation regarding long-term acquisition interest from major pharmaceutical players.

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 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 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.

Ford Motor Co.

Ford Motor Co

Ford is trending due to the launch of 'Ford Energy,' a new subsidiary focusing on battery energy-storage systems for data centers, utilities, and industrial customers to capture growing AI-driven power demand. Community members are actively debating the potential valuation re-rating from an automaker to an AI infrastructure play, while others remain cautious given past recalls and the volatile nature of the company's previous strategic pivots.

Baidu, Inc. engages in the provision of internet search and online marketing solutions. The firm’s products and services include Baidu App, Baidu Search, Baidu Feed, Haokan, Quanmin, Baidu Post Bar, Baidu Knows, Baidu Encyclopedia, Baidu Input Method Editor or Baidu IME, Baidu AI Cloud and Overseas Products. It operates through the following segments: Baidu Core and iQIYI. The Baidu Core segment provides search-based, feed-based, and other online marketing services. The iQiyi segment is an online entertainment service provider, which offers original, professionally produced and partner-generated content on its platform. The company was founded by Yanhong Li and Xu Yong on January 18, 2000 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Baidu Inc - ADR

Baidu is currently a primary focus for investors as the company aggressively pivots toward AI-driven revenue, with strong community sentiment centered on the growth of its AI cloud infrastructure and autonomous driving division. While some market participants express caution regarding legacy ad business performance and macroeconomic tensions, bulls are actively tracking the potential of Baidu's in-house AI chips and agentic AI platforms to catalyze a significant re-rating of the stock.

CleanSpark, Inc. is a bitcoin mining technology company, which engages in the management of data centers. Its operations include College Park, Norcross, Washington, Sandersville, Dalton, and Massena. The company was founded by S. Matthew Schultz and Bryan Huber on October 15, 1987 and is headquartered in Henderson, NV.

Cleanspark Inc

Cleanspark Inc. is currently a focal point for investors as it navigates a transition from pure Bitcoin mining toward AI infrastructure, with community discourse heavily split between optimism over its 1.8GW power portfolio and frustration over the delay in announcing expected hyperscaler data center deals. Investors are closely tracking upcoming earnings for clear guidance on the AI strategy and potential management accountability, while high short interest continues to fuel intense debate regarding the stock's future volatility and squeeze potential.

LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. is a global technology company, which engages in the provision of a data collaboration platform in consumer privacy, data ethics, and foundational identity. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

LiveRamp Holdings Inc

LiveRamp is trending following an acquisition agreement by Publicis, a move that the investment community is analyzing as a significant shift toward agency-owned data infrastructure. While some investors are debating the deal's valuation and the resulting arbitrage opportunities, many are actively discussing the broader implications for the ad-tech landscape and the impact on long-term shareholders.

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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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