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ImmunityBio, Inc. is a clinical stage immunotherapy company. It develops next generation therapies that drive immunogenic mechanisms for defeating cancers and infectious diseases. The company's immunotherapy platform activates both the innate and adaptive immune systems to create long term immunological memory. ImmunityBio was founded by Patrick Soon-Shiong in 2014 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

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ImmunityBio Inc. (IBRX) is experiencing significant bullish momentum driven by its innovative cancer treatment, Anktiva, following recent global regulatory advancements and ongoing clinical discussions, with many investors anticipating a potential short squeeze fueled by considerable short interest.

Alpha Tau Medical Ltd. is a clinical-stage oncology therapeutics company, which focuses on the research, development, and commercialization of diffusing alpha-emitters radiation therapy for the treatment of cancer. The firm is involved in the clinical trials at cancer centers with indications that include skin cancer, oral cavity cancer, breast cancer, and pancreatic cancer. The company was founded by Uzi Sofer, Yona Keisari, and Itzhak Kelson in November 2015 and is headquartered in Jerusalem, Israel.

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Alpha Tau Medical (DRTS) is surging following its Japan PMDA marketing approval for Alpha DaRT and encouraging clinical updates for a second Glioblastoma (GBM) patient. The community is highly bullish, anticipating a significant breakout as institutional interest grows and the company transitions to global commercialization of its physics-based 'universal killer' cancer treatment.

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. engages in operating social media and in the technology business. Its brands include TRUTH Social, TMTG+ and TMTG News. The company was founded on March 28, 2024 and is headquartered in Sarasota, FL.

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DJT is trending as community discussion explodes following Donald Trump's State of the Union address, with supporters hailing his speech while critics accuse him of delivering a 'clown show' full of lies, alongside renewed chatter around tariffs and ongoing Epstein claims.

DHT Holdings, Inc. engages in the operation of a fleet of crude oil tankers. It operates through its integrated management companies in Monaco, Singapore, and Oslo, Norway. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.

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Surging VLCC spot rates and advantageous long-term charter agreements are fueling community excitement around DHT Holdings, widely regarded as a "profit machine" due to its 100% net income payout policy and low operational breakeven. Discussion centers on how global tariffs are creating a "tonne-mile explosion" and an undersupplied tanker market as trade routes lengthen and the "shadow fleet" faces disruption, positioning DHT for substantial returns.

Rumble, Inc. engages in operating an online neutral video platform. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Canada, and Other. The company was founded in October 2013 by Chris Pavlovski and is headquartered in Longboat Key, FL.

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Record-high short interest is fueling community speculation of an imminent squeeze for RUM, with investors highlighting Tether's increasing ownership and substantial financial commitments for advertising and AI cloud services following the Northern Data acquisition.

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Sigma Lithium is trending after UBS significantly increased its lithium price outlook by 74%, fueling community discussions about an impending lithium deficit and potential short squeeze. This bullish sentiment is further supported by the company's sale of high-purity lithium fines at premium prices, consistent insider buying, and active efforts to counter inaccurate media reports.

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UVIX is trending as the community keenly watches escalating tensions surrounding a potential conflict with Iran, driving speculation for a significant surge in market volatility. While many traders are positioning for an upside move, a strong counter-narrative highlights the ETF's inherent decay and the historical tendency of volatility spikes to fade quickly.

Lucid Group, Inc. manufactures electric vehicles. It designs, develops, and builds energy storage systems for electric vehicles and supplies automakers with the battery pack system needed to power hybrid, plug-in, and electric vehicles. The company was founded in December 2007 and is headquartered in Newark, CA.

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Lucid Group (LCID) is trending after its recent earnings report highlighted strong revenue growth but a wider-than-expected operating loss, fueling community debate over the company's significant cash burn and elusive path to profitability. Despite workforce reductions and plans for future vehicle launches, investors are actively discussing ongoing dilution risks and the continued absence of a permanent CEO in a competitive EV landscape.

First Solar, Inc. is a solar technology company, which engages in the provision of solar modules. It is involved in the design, manufacture, and sale of cadmium tellurid (CdTe) solar modules, which convert sunlight into electricity. The company was founded by Michael J. Ahearn in 1999 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.

First Solar Inc

First Solar is seeing a significant pullback following 2026 sales guidance that underwhelmed analyst expectations, driven by concerns over tariffs and policy uncertainty. While many are expressing disappointment and shorting the stock, a segment of the community views the dip as a buying opportunity, citing FSLR's robust U.S. manufacturing and the burgeoning energy demand from AI data centers as long-term tailwinds.

International Business Machines Corp. is an information technology company, which engages in the provision of integrated solutions that leverage information technology and knowledge of business processes. It operates through the following segments: Software, Consulting, Infrastructure, Financing, and Other. The Software segment combines hybrid cloud platform and software solutions to help clients become more data-driven, and to automate, secure, and modernize their environments. The Consulting segment focuses on integrating skills on strategy, experience, technology and operations by domain and industry. The Infrastructure segment offers solutions for hybrid cloud and is the foundation of the hybrid cloud stack. Infrastructure is optimized for infusing AI into mission-critical transactions and tightly integrated with IBM Software including Red Hat for accelerated hybrid cloud benefits. The Financing segment refers to the client and commercial financing, facilitating IBM clients’ acquisition of IT systems, software, and services. The company was founded by Charles Ranlett Flint and Thomas J. Watson Sr. on June 16, 1911 and is headquartered in Armonk, NY.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Merck reportedly edged out another bidder in late-stage talks that could lead to a deal announcement as soon as Friday.</li><li>Cidara’s CD388 flu antibody, now in phase 3 trials with FDA breakthrough status, has driven significant takeover interest.</li><li>Retail traders debated whether the move signals a full buyout or a milestone-based deal structure.</li></ul><p>Cidara Therapeutics’ shares surged 42% after hours on Thursday following reports that Merck is close to acquiring the biotech in a deal that could be announced as soon as Friday.&nbsp;</p><p>The negotiations reportedly extended late into Thursday as Merck competed with another pharmaceutical group before the seller ultimately favored its offer. The deal is expected to value Cidara above its roughly $3.3 billion market capitalization, though the final price has apparently not been set. Any agreement is likely to include upfront cash and milestone-based payments tied to clinical progress, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ft.com/content/743e1962-3dd1-4785-a20b-4b097e5514ae">report</a> by Financial Times.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2"><strong>Big Pharma Races To Rebuild Pipelines</strong></h2><p>A potential takeover would mark Merck’s latest move to fortify its drug portfolio before Keytruda, its $25 billion-per-year cancer therapy, loses patent protection in 2028. The company agreed in July to buy respiratory drug developer Verona Pharma for $10 billion as part of a broader effort to maintain revenue momentum. The demand for Cidara comes after another big-name auction last week, when&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/novo-nordisk-loses-metsera-bidding-war-to-pfizer-but-retail-traders-aren-t-losing-faith/cLPcRJWREci">Pfizer narrowly won a race against Novo Nordisk</a> for obesity biotech Metsera in a deal worth as much as $10 billion.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2"><strong>Biotech Sector Heats Up As M&amp;A Wave Accelerates</strong></h2><p>The race for Cidara is unfolding amid a surge in biotechnology dealmaking.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/XBI">The XBI biotech index</a> has gained over 40% in the past six months as investors bet on a return of acquisitions by big drugmakers looking to add next-generation therapies to their pipelines. The scramble reflects rising urgency across the sector as companies face major revenue losses once key products lose exclusivity.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2"><strong>Cidara’s Lead Flu Antibody Drives Takeover Expectations</strong></h2><p>Cidara’s value surge is tied to its lead program, CD388, a long-acting antibody intended to protect against the two most common strains of influenza. The treatment is being evaluated in phase 3 trials among immunosuppressed patients who cannot receive vaccines, as well as healthy adults over 65. Over 6,000 patients are expected to be enrolled in the studies worldwide by the end of the month. CD388 has been granted an&nbsp;FDA breakthrough designation, which could accelerate regulatory approval. Cidara’s shares have quadrupled since July, driven by strong clinical data and takeover speculation that have fueled investor expectations.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2"><strong>Stocktwits Buzz Highlights Takeover Speculation</strong></h2><p>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment was ‘extremely bullish’ for Cidara and ‘bullish’ for Merck, with both stocks seeing ‘high’ message volume.</p><p>One user reacted to the report by saying, “sounds like $MRK going in for the kill.”</p><p><stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/JFais/message/636148828</stembedurl></p><p>Another user questioned the structure of the potential deal, writing, “It makes me wonder if it is an actual buyout or an investment in the company for rights to their drug? It mentions the possibility of upfront cash plus milestone payments.... hopefully it is a buyout above the current $150 AH price.”</p><p><stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/PooPooPewPew/message/636148400</stembedurl></p><p>While&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CDTX">Cidara’s stock</a> has surged 446% so far in 2025,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MRK">Merk’s stock</a> has risen 18% over the same period.</p><p><i>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.</i></p>

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Verona Pharma Plc engages in the development and commercialization of therapeutics for the treatment of respiratory diseases. It focuses on developing inhaled ensifentrine for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The company was founded by Michael J. A. Walker and Clive P. Page on February 24, 2005 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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