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SMX (Security Matters) Plc is a holding company, which engages in the provision of authentication solutions. It offers brand protection, authentication, and track and trace technology. The company was founded by Haggai Alon on July 1, 2022 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

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SMX (Security Matters) PLC

SMX is experiencing extreme volatility, with the community actively debating whether it's a short squeeze or a pump and dump. The stock's low float and history of reverse splits are fueling speculation, with some comparing it to previous high-flying stocks like HKD and TGL. Traders are closely watching for offering news and momentum above key price levels, while others are suggesting it's overvalued and due for a correction.

Netflix, Inc. engages in providing entertainment services. It also offers activities for leisure time, entertainment video, video gaming, and other sources of entertainment. It operates through the United States and International geographic segments. The company was founded by Marc Randolph and Wilmot Reed Hastings on August 29, 1997 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, CA.

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Netflix Inc

NFLX is trending amid speculation of acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery, potentially creating a streaming giant with HBO content; the community debates the deal's implications, regulatory hurdles, and whether it's a strategic win or overreach. Community sentiment seems mixed, with some anticipating a significant boost if the acquisition is approved, while others express concerns regarding regulatory hurdles and market saturation.

Treasure Global, Inc. engages in the provision of payment solutions. The firm created an online-to-offline (O2O) e-commerce platform business model offering consumers and merchants instant rebates and affiliate cashback programs. It operates through the ZCITY Platform and Customized Software Development Service segments. The company was founded by Kok Pin Tan on March 20, 2020 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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TGL is trending due to a recent reverse split and resulting small float, leading to high volatility and discussions of potential short squeezes. The community is comparing TGL to other high-flying stocks like $SMX, with some anticipating a similar explosive run. Bullish sentiment is fueled by the company's shift towards fintech and AI, with potential catalysts including new product rollouts and partnership announcements.

Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. engages in the acquisition, finance, development, lease, ownership, and management of retail properties. Its property portfolio includes income producing, strip centers, neighborhood, grocery-anchored, community, and free-standing retail properties. The company was founded on June 23, 2011 and is headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA.

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WHLR is trending due to increased social media and community attention, with traders actively discussing a potential short squeeze and comparing it to recent runs of other low float stocks. The stock's high short interest and cost to borrow are key talking points, with some believing it has the potential for significant upward movement. However, caution is advised due to the company's history of reverse splits and volatile price action.

Adobe, Inc. is a global technology company, which engages in the provision of digital marketing and media solutions. It operates through the following segments: Digital Media, Digital Experience, and Publishing and Advertising. The Digital Media segment offers products and services that enable individuals, teams, businesses, and enterprises to create, publish, and promote content anywhere and accelerate productivity by transforming view, share, engage with and collaborate on documents and creative content. The Digital Experience segment focuses on integrated platform and set of products, services, and solutions that enable businesses to create, manage, execute, measure, monetize, and optimize customer experiences that span from analytics to commerce. The Publishing and Advertising segment includes legacy products and services that address diverse market opportunities, including eLearning solutions, technical document publishing, web conferencing, document and forms platform, web app development, high-end printing, and Adobe Advertising offerings. The company was founded by Charles M. Geschke and John E. Warnock in December 1982 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

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Traders are actively discussing Adobe's ($ADBE) recent performance, with some citing technical indicators suggesting a bullish trend, while others express frustration with the stock's inability to sustain gains. Community sentiment appears mixed amidst discussions around AI competition, potential undervaluation, and upcoming earnings. Chatter includes opinions on management, potential acquisitions, and speculation on future price movements.

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KOLD is trending as natural gas prices have been volatile, with traders actively discussing potential entry points and swing trading strategies. Community members are weighing factors like weather forecasts, storage levels, and technical indicators to gauge short-term movements. Some traders express caution, citing the potential for price manipulation and the impact of contract rollovers.

Q/C Technologies, Inc. operates as a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, which engages in the development of drug products to extend healthy lifespan. It focuses on developing two novel therapeutic platforms, MyMD-1 and SUPERA-CBD, which aim to treat the causes of disease rather than just addressing the symptoms. MyMD-1 is a clinical-stage small molecule that regulates the immune system to control TNF-a, which drives chronic inflammation, and other pro-inflammatory cytokines. SUPERA-CBD is a synthetic derivative of cannabidiol being developed to treat conditions such as epilepsy, chronic pain, depression, as well as neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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QCLS is trending amid speculation of a short squeeze, fueled by investor Martin Shkreli's bullish stance and a $100 near-term price target. The community is actively discussing the company's potential in photonics and comparing it to recent high-flying stocks like $SMX. With high volume and rising interest, traders are closely watching for continued upward momentum.

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. is a premier global media and entertainment company, which engages in the provision of a differentiated portfolio of content, brands, and franchises across television, film, streaming, and gaming. It operates through the following segments: Studios, Networks, Direct-to-Consumer (DTC), and Corporate. The Studios segment includes producing and releasing feature films for initial exhibition in theaters, producing and initial licensing television programs to networks services as well as third parties, distributing films and television programs to various third party, internal television, and streaming services, distribution through the home entertainment market related consumer products, and themed experience licensing and interactive gaming. The Networks segment focuses on domestic and international television networks. The DTC segment is involved in premium pay-television and streaming services. The company was founded on June 17, 1985 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Warner Bros Discovery Inc

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is trending amid speculation of a potential acquisition by Netflix, sparking debates about the deal's value and regulatory hurdles. Community chatter revolves around competing bids from Paramount and Comcast, with some expressing concerns over potential market manipulation and the fairness of the bidding process. Discussions also include the potential impact on streaming competition and the future of WBD's assets.

SentinelOne, Inc. engages in the provision of endpoint security software that detects, models, and predicts threat behavior to block attacks on any computing device. Its services include vigilance, support, and training. The company was founded by Tomer Weingarten and Almog Cohen in 2013 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

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SentinelOne Inc

SentinelOne ($S) is trending following earnings, with community members noting the raised revenue forecast and discussing whether the stock is undervalued compared to its peers in the cybersecurity sector like Crowdstrike.  Some are focused on potential buyout scenarios and upcoming price target adjustments from analysts. There's also discussion around CFO departure and potential impact.

Rubrik, Inc. engages in the provision of cloud data management solutions. Its solutions include backup and recovery, VM backup, Microsoft 365, ransom ware recovery, database backup, cloud solutions, and Polaris sonar. Rubrik products include data protection, data threat analytics, data security posture and cyber recovery. The company was founded by Bipul Sinha, Arvind Jain, Soham Mazumdar, and Arvind Nithrakashyap in December 2013 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

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Rubrik Inc. - Class A

Rubrik is trending as investors debate its valuation after Q3 earnings and revenue beat estimates. While subscription growth is fueling positive sentiment and multiple analysts upgraded the stock, some community members point to negative cash flow and strong resistance around the $90 mark. Discussions also include potential catalysts from AI and strategic partnerships.

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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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Q1 '25	-$0.08	-$0.02	73.77%	BEAT
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