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NVIDIA Corp. engages in the design and manufacture of computer graphics processors, chipsets, and related multimedia software. It operates through the following segments: Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) and Compute & Networking. The Graphics segment includes GeForce GPUs for gaming and PCs, the GeForce NOW game streaming service and related infrastructure, Quadro and NVIDIA RTX GPUs for enterprise workstation graphics, virtual GPU, or vGPU, software for cloud-based visual and virtual computing, automotive platforms for infotainment systems, and Omniverse Enterprise software for building and operating metaverse and 3D internet applications. The Compute & Networking segment consists of Data Center accelerated computing platforms and end-to-end networking platforms including Quantum for InfiniBand and Spectrum for Ethernet, NVIDIA DRIVE automated-driving platform and automotive development agreements, Jetson robotics and other embedded platforms, NVIDIA AI Enterprise and other software, and DGX Cloud software and services. The company was founded by Jen Hsun Huang, Chris A. Malachowsky, and Curtis R. Priem in April 1993 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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Reports that Nvidias board may remove Jensen Huang over alleged relationshipsincluding one involving a subordinate and another involving a suspected Chinese intelligence operativeare driving discussion, alongside congressional scrutiny. Traders are divided over whether leadership uncertainty and potential succession risks threaten the company or whether the selloff is an overreaction that leaves Nvidias AI business intact.

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

Reports that Nvidias board may oust Jensen Huang amid misconduct allegations have fueled a rotation into AMD, with traders viewing Nvidias leadership uncertainty as an opening for rivals. Others argue the headlines do not change chip competitiveness or AMDs fundamentals and see the sharp rally as excessive or vulnerable to a pullback.

Ondas, 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.

Ondas Inc.

Ondas Inc

Q3 earnings expectations dominate, with traders debating whether revenue growth will translate into improving margins, lower cash burn and credible guidance; bulls also point to elevated short interest as possible fuel for a squeeze, while skeptics cite dilution and execution risks. A new Digital Bat drone purchase order adds to the defense-growth case, though its value was not disclosed.

Quant (QNT) is a cryptocurrency and operates on the Ethereum platform. Quant has a current supply of 14,881,364 with 12,072,738 in circulation. The last known price of Quant is 167.55615276 USD and is down -7.61 over the last 24 hours. It is currently trading on 414 active market(s) with $110,681,799.54 traded over the last 24 hours. More information can be found at https://quant.network/.

Quant

QNTs sharp pullback and whether it can hold technical support dominate the discussion. Some traders are buying the dip and citing Quants limited supply and future banking-tokenization use case, while others expect further downside and link the pressure to weakness across crypto.

Candel Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical stage biotechnology company, which engages in the development and commercialization of viral immunotherapies. Its pipeline includes CAN-2409 and CAN-3110. The company was founded by Estuardo Aguilar-Cordova in 2002 and is headquartered in Needham, MA.

Candel Therapeutics Inc

Candels planned FDA BLA for aglatimagene in localized prostate cancer is the dominant focus, backed by a positive Phase 3 result and recent immune-response and viral-clearance data discussed as support for the filing. Traders are divided between optimism about the regulatory and commercial opportunity and concerns over submission execution, management transparency, potential dilution, and weak share performance.

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NVDL is drawing attention as traders use its 2x daily exposure to Nvidia to trade the stocks sharp swings. Many are buying dips and anticipating a rebound, while others warn that volatility and leverage decay make it risky to hold.

Nebius Group NV is a technology company that provides infrastructure and services to AI builders worldwide. It offers Nebius AI, an AI-centric cloud platform provides full-stack infrastructure, including large-scale GPU clusters, cloud services, and developer tools. The company also operates through specialized brands: Toloka AI, which partners in data for generative AI development; TripleTen, an edtech platform focused on re-skilling individuals for tech careers; and Avride, which develops autonomous driving technology. Nebius Group was founded by Elena Kolmanovskaya, Ilya Segalovich, Mikhail Fadeev, and Arkady Volozh in 1989 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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Nebius Group N.V. 

Nebius is rallying with other neocloud stocks after CoreWeaves strong results and outlook eased concerns about AI demand and financing. Traders are focused on Nebiuss Q3 report, debating whether it can justify the run-up with growth and a credible funding plan or whether expectations are already priced in amid heavy capital-spending concerns.

CoreWeave, Inc. engages in the powers of the creation and delivery of the intelligence that drives innovation. It offers a solution used by organizations of all sizes that require sophisticated AI computing, from the largest of enterprises to small, well-funded start-ups. The company was founded by Michael Intrator, Brian Venturo, Peter Salanki, and Brannin McBee on September 21, 2017 and is headquartered in Livingston, NJ.

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CoreWeave Inc

CoreWeaves strong quarterly results and raised outlook sparked a sharp rally and lifted AI-infrastructure sentiment, but traders remain divided over whether heavy debt and funding needs undermine the growth story. Reports of turmoil involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang renewed concern about CoreWeaves Nvidia ties, while some traders argued the partnership and its contracts are larger than any one executive.

Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company, which focuses on the development of transformative cell and exosome-based therapeutics for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (“DMD”), a rare form of muscular dystrophy which results in muscle degeneration and premature death, and other diseases with unmet medical needs. Its product candidate consists of CAP-1002, Engineered Exosomes, CAP-2003, and Exosome-Based Vaccine. The company was founded on June 17, 1996 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Capricor Therapeutics Inc

Capricors rally is tied to managements confidence in deramiocel and an analyst upgrade ahead of the FDAs Nov. 22 decision on the therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Traders are speculating about approval and a possible short squeeze, while others stress that the outcome remains uncertain and could bring significant downside.

Zcash (ZEC) is a cryptocurrency . Users are able to generate ZEC through the process of mining. Zcash has a current supply of 16,961,030.37904498. The last known price of Zcash is 985.31210038 USD and is down -4.67 over the last 24 hours. It is currently trading on 670 active market(s) with $1,199,783,008.60 traded over the last 24 hours. More information can be found at https://z.cash/.

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Zcash is drawing attention after a sharp pullback following a major rally, with traders split between calling it a buying opportunity and warning that the decline could deepen. Some attribute the weakness to broader crypto-market risk-off and profit-taking, while bulls continue to cite Zcashs privacy features and recent network upgrade.

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S&P 500’s Narrow Rally Faces Fresh Tests From CPI, Bank Earnings: 3 Charts To Watch This Week

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The S&P 500 has climbed roughly 80% since the start of 2024, but the equal-weight index has lagged as gains concentrate in the largest companies.


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Trump targets Biden appointee over jobs data accuracy

Investing.com -- President Donald Trump announced plans to fire Dr. Erika McEntarfer, Commissioner of Labor Statistics, accusing her of manipulating employment data for political purposes during the election.

Fed’s Bostic: Jobs data show economy may be weakening

Investing.com -- Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic said Friday’s employment numbers raise concerns about risks to the job market, suggesting the economy may be weakening more broadly.

Wall Street strategist explains how to navigate an ’AI Bubble’

Investing.com -- The latest Sevens Report on Friday warned that a divergence between AI chipmakers and the broader equity market may be signaling early risks of an “AI bubble,” advising investors to monitor the semiconductor sector for signs of a market peak.

Barclays continues to prefer U.S. vs. Rest of the World stocks

Investing.com -- In a note on Friday, Barclays reiterated its preference for U.S. equities over international markets, pointing to an improving earnings outlook, relatively resilient valuations, and favourable positioning across investor groups.

BCA’s ’MacroQuant Model’ is flashing amber, but not yet red

Investing.com -- BCA Research’s MacroQuant model is signaling rising risks for equity investors, though the firm stopped short of calling for an imminent bear market. 

Equity sentiment stable, no euphoric signals—BofA

Investing.com -- Wall Street equity sentiment held steady in July, with no signs of excessive optimism, according to Bank of America’s latest Sell Side Indicator (SSI) report.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The VIX-to-three-month volatility ratio is near the low end of its two-year range, suggesting investors are paying relatively little for near-term protection.</li><li>Regional banks are underperforming the broader market, putting loan quality, funding costs and net interest income in focus as earnings season begins.</li><li>Wednesday's September CPI report could shift expectations for the Federal Reserve's next move and test the market's confidence.</li></ul>The stock market looks calm, but three charts suggest a more complicated picture. The S&amp;P 500 is near record highs even as its rally remains concentrated, options markets show limited demand for near-term protection, and regional banks continue to lag. September inflation data and a fresh round of bank earnings could test that uneasy balance this week.<h2 class="st-heading-2">The S&amp;P 500 Rally Is Becoming More Concentrated</h2>The S&amp;P 500 has climbed roughly 80% since the start of 2024, but gains have not been evenly distributed across the market. The market-cap-weighted index has outpaced its equal-weight counterpart by about 16 percentage points, underscoring how much the rally has depended on a smaller group of large-cap stocks.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/koyfin_20261012_062138208_5bc62f1017.png" alt="koyfin_20261012_062138208.png" width="2400" height="1240"><figcaption>SPX vs. RSP/SPY charted year-to-date. | Source: Koyfin</figcaption></figure>The rally has also narrowed since the spring 2026 low. Concentration is not a sell signal, but it changes the risk. An index held up by a few names is more exposed to a single earnings miss or a jump in yields.&nbsp;Strong inflation data this week could complicate the outlook for rate cuts and weigh on risk appetite, while a softer reading could help support stocks beyond the market’s biggest names.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust</a> (SPY) traded flat in pre-market trade on Monday. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the ETF trended in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Options Markets Show Little Demand For Near-Term Protection</h2>The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) is often called Wall Street’s fear gauge. It measures how much investors are paying for insurance against near-term swings in the S&amp;P 500. This chart compares that short-term price with the price of insurance three months out. Right now short-term protection is cheaper, which is what you’d expect when nobody is worried about the next few weeks.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/koyfin_20261012_062400454_0d301d3d6e.png" alt="koyfin_20261012_062400454.png" width="2400" height="1240"><figcaption>VIX/VIX3M vs. SPX charted year-to-date. | Source: Koyfin</figcaption></figure>A reading below 1 suggests traders are pricing in less near-term volatility than volatility over a longer horizon. The ratio is near the low end of its two-year range.The spikes above 1.0 are sharp and short-lived. They came in August 2024, December 2024 and April 2025, the last of which peaked near 1.28. In each case, the move came fast and with little warning.&nbsp;That calm could hold if economic data and corporate results reassure investors. However, a hotter inflation reading or an earnings surprise could quickly change the picture, making the reaction in volatility markets worth watching.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Regional Banks Continue To Lag</h2>Big banks have not moved as a group this year.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/C">Citigroup</a> (C) is up 11.1% and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MS">Morgan Stanley</a> (MS) is up 7.0%.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/JPM">JPMorgan</a> (JPM) is up 3.3% and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GS">Goldman Sachs</a> (GS) is up 1.9%.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BAC">Bank of America</a> (BAC) is down 1.2%, and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/WFC">Wells Fargo</a> (WFC) is down 10.4%. That is a spread of more than 20 points between the best and worst names.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/koyfin_20261012_062025417_8cec0ffe43.png" alt="koyfin_20261012_062025417.png" width="2400" height="1240"><figcaption>Big banks and KRE/SPY year-to-date. | Source: Koyfin</figcaption></figure>Meanwhile,&nbsp; the regional bank ETF relative to the S&amp;P 500 is at 0.0886, its lowest level of the year. Higher-for-longer rates can help margins, but they can also raise funding costs and credit worries, and regionals tend to feel that first.&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/XLF">Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund</a> (XLF) edged up as much as 0.3% in pre-market trading. Retail sentiment around the ETF trended in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day.Earnings reports could offer a clearer view of those pressures, particularly through net interest income, deposit costs and loan-loss provisions. The results may help determine whether regional banks’ underperformance reflects lingering sector-specific concerns or a broader risk to financial stocks.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Three ways the week could go</h2><ol><li>A hot inflation report: If inflation comes in above forecasts, expect talk of another Fed hike in October to come roaring back. One outlook noted that a rise in services prices to its highest level since July 2022 means a hot reading would put an October hike back in play. That would hit a narrow market with low insurance coverage, which is the combination we’ve described across the charts.<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.thearmchairtrader.com/global-economic-news/market-outlook-earnings-season-gets-underway-on-tuesday/">&nbsp;</a></li><li>An in-line report:&nbsp;If inflation matches expectations, the market probably breathes out. That keeps the focus on earnings and gives the record highs a chance to hold.</li><li>A cool report:&nbsp;If inflation comes in below forecasts, hike fears should fade. The more interesting question is who benefits. If the rally broadens beyond the largest companies, the first chart will start to heal.</li></ol>Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/mag-7-voices-how-nvidia-microsoft-alphabet-meta-reshaped-ai-this-week/cZxT1H2RBn8">MAG 7 Voices: How Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta Reshaped AI This Week</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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