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Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. engages in operating social media and in the technology business. Its brands include TRUTH Social, TMTG+, and TMTG News. It operates through the Media and Truth.Fi segments. The Media segment includes products and services such as advertisement through the Truth Social platform. The Truth.Fi segment relates to customized exchange-traded funds or exchange-traded products invested in America First principles, and bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies or crypto-related securities. The company was founded on March 28, 2024 and is headquartered in Sarasota, FL.

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Political uncertainty ahead of the midterm elections and debate over the Iran conflict dominate discussion, with traders linking war and cost-of-living concerns to market pressure and DJTs decline. Bearish views prevail, though some speculate a peace deal or Republican win could improve sentiment.

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United States Oil Fund

USO is drawing attention as traders react to Iran-related tensions and reported threats to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, which have fueled concerns about supply disruptions and supported crude prices. Bulls see further risk from possible escalation and depleted reserves, while bears expect a sharp pullback if negotiations produce a deal or tensions ease.

AbCellera Biologics, Inc. engages in the development of therapeutic antibodies. It offers antibody discovery platform that searches, decodes and analyzes natural immune systems to find antibodies that can be developed to prevent and treat disease. The company was founded by Carl Lars G. Hensen, Kathleen Lisaingo, Kevin Heyries, Véronique Lecault and Daniel Da Costa on November 8, 2012 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

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Attention centers on ABCL635, AbCelleras antibody for menopausal hot flashes: traders are discussing its positive Phase 2 results and additional conference data while watching for longer-term durability results and clarity on a Phase 3 path. Bulls view the program as validation of AbCelleras pipeline, while skeptics say the latest presentation added little beyond known results and want more concrete clinical updates.

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Traders are focused on the Iran conflict, Strait of Hormuz shipping risks and reported attacks on energy infrastructure, with concerns about disrupted oil and fuel supply supporting interest in energy stocks. The community is split between those expecting further gains if tensions persist and those warning that diplomacy, easing supply fears or profit-taking could reverse the rally.

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Hopes for U.S.-Iran de-escalation are weighing on crude prices and UCO, while persistent concerns about Strait of Hormuz disruptions and constrained supply keep some traders bullish. The community is debating whether diplomacy will ease the oil-risk premium or whether renewed conflict will sustain sharp swings.

Marvell Technology, Inc. engages in the design, development, and sale of integrated circuits. Its products include data processing units, security solutions, automotive, coherent DSP, DCI optical modules, ethernet controllers, ethernet PHYs, ethernet switches, linear driver, PAM DSP, transimpedance amplifiers, fibre channel, HDD, SSD controller, storage accelerators, ASIC, and Marvell government solutions. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Singapore, Israel, India, China, and Others. The company was founded by Wei Li Dai and Pantas Sutardja in 1995 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.

Marvell Technology Inc

Reports of advanced talks to acquire Lumentum have driven attention, with traders worried the large deal could require substantial share dilution or debt and weigh on Marvell. Some see strategic value in combining Marvells AI networking chips with Lumentums optical technology, but the talks remain unconfirmed and the market reaction has been sharply negative.

Meta Platforms, Inc. engages in the development of social media applications. It builds technology that helps people connect and share, find communities, and grow businesses. It operates through the Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL) segments. The FoA segment consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and other services. The RL segment includes augmented, mixed and virtual reality related consumer hardware, software, and content. The company was founded by Mark Elliot Zuckerberg, Dustin Moskovitz, Chris R. Hughes, Andrew McCollum, and Eduardo P. Saverin on February 4, 2004, and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

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Meta Platforms Inc

Metas negative S&P outlook, tied to heavy AI infrastructure spending and uncertainty about free cash flow, is driving concern alongside fears that planned stock sales could dilute shareholders. Traders debate whether strong advertising growth and potential AI monetization can justify the investment, with some viewing the selloff as a buying opportunity.

Palantir Technologies, Inc. engages in the business of building and deploying software platforms that serve as the central operating systems for its customers. It operates through the Commercial and Government segments. The Commercial segment focuses on customers working in non-government industries. The Government segment is involved in providing services to customers that are the United States government and non-United States government agencies. Its platforms are widely used in areas such as defense, intelligence, healthcare, energy, and financial services, supporting data integration, large-scale analytics, and operational decision-making. The company was founded by Alexander Ceadmon Karp, Peter Andreas Thiel, Stephen Cohen, Joseph Lonsdale, and Nathan Dale Gettings in 2003 and is headquartered in Aventura, FL.

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Palantir Technologies Inc

Palantirs upcoming Q3 report is the dominant focus, with traders debating whether strong results and raised guidance can clear an already high bar as AI stocks face a broader pullback. Bulls expect continued growth, while skeptics warn that a beat may not prevent selling given the stocks lofty valuation and risk-off sentiment.

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ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas

BOIL is drawing attention as natural-gas weakness and repeated lows collide with hopes for a winter-weather rebound. Traders disagree over whether colder forecasts and tighter storage could spark a bounce, while others point to mild-weather expectations, ample supply, and the ETFs leverage and futures-roll decay as risks.

TG Therapeutics, Inc. engages in the acquisition, development, and commercialization of novel treatments for B-cell malignancies and autoimmune diseases. Its product pipeline includes TG-1501, TG-1701, Ublituximab, and Umbralisib. The company was founded by Michael Sean Weiss and Laurence H. Shaw on May 18, 1993 and is headquartered in Morrisville, NC.

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A breakout to a 52-week high has fueled buyout speculationoften centered on Sanofiand hopes for a short squeeze, with traders also pointing to heavy call-option activity. BRIUMVIs commercial growth and forthcoming earnings and subcutaneous data add to the optimism, while some traders doubt a deal is imminent and see the rally as momentum ahead of results.

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A sharp volatility rebound has drawn attention as traders seek hedges amid market weakness and uncertainty around the Iran conflict. Some expect volatility to keep rising, while others view the move as a temporary pop in a product prone to decay and favor fading it.

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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><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2"><strong>What Is The CBOE Volatility Formula? (CBOE Calculator)</strong></h2><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2"><strong>CBOE Volatility Index Chart</strong></h2><p>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.</p><p><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/koyfin_20251224_061713001_png_5185588bdb.webp" alt="koyfin_20251224_061713001.png"></p><h2 class="st-heading-2"><strong>How Does CBOE Compare To The S&amp;P 500?</strong></h2><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2"><strong>How Can An Investor Trade The VIX?</strong></h2><p>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).</p><p>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.</p><p>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></p><p><i>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.</i></p>

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Current Price	$19.21
Prev Close	$17.41
Open	$18.33
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