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Tesla, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of electric vehicles and energy generation and storage systems. It operates through the Automotive and Energy Generation and Storage segments. The Automotive segment includes the design, development, manufacture, sale, and lease of electric vehicles as well as sales of automotive regulatory credits. The Energy Generation and Storage segment is involved in the design, manufacture, installation, sale, and lease of solar energy generation, energy storage products, and related services and sales of solar energy systems incentives. The company was founded by Jeffrey B. Straubel, Elon Reeve Musk, Martin Eberhard, and Marc Tarpenning on July 1, 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

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Teslas Q3 earnings are driving discussion, with traders weighing an adjusted earnings beat against softer revenue and auto trends, weaker profitability, and heavy AI and robotics investment. Reactions are divided: bears question the valuation and spending, while bulls point to future AI, FSD, and robotics prospects, with SpaceX merger speculation also supporting optimism.

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 quarterly results are driving attention: revenue and advertising growth topped expectations, while reported earnings were weighed down by a large legal charge. Traders are split between optimism about ad momentum and AI potential and concern over higher AI spending, negative free cash flow, and plans for non-voting shares to raise capital.

Lam Research Corp. engages in the design, manufacture, marketing, refurbishment, and provision of semiconductor processing equipment used in the fabrication of integrated circuits. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, China, Europe, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan. The company was founded by David K. Lam in 1980 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

Lam Research Corp.

Lam Researchs strong quarterly results and higher guidance have been met with a selloff, as traders question whether the next-quarter growth outlook is strong enough after the sharp sequential jump. The debate is whether cleanroom and supply-chain bottlenecks are delaying otherwise healthy equipment demand or whether high expectations are making the pullback justified.

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.

International Business Machines Corp.

IBMs quarterly results are driving attention: the company beat expectations and raised its free-cash-flow outlook, with software growth and delayed deals closing supporting the bullish reaction. Traders remain divided, as unchanged revenue guidance, flat consulting and weakness in mainframes temper enthusiasm and fuel concerns that the post-earnings pop may fade.

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

CAPR is drawing attention as investors position around the FDAs pending decision on deramiocel for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, with the application now focused on upper-limb function and incorporating additional HOPE-3 extension data. Traders are split: bulls see a stronger case for the narrowed indication, while skeptics point to disputed trial analyses and the prior advisory committee vote as reasons another rejection remains possible; the uncertainty is accompanying a sharp share-price decline.

Broadcom Inc. is a global technology company, which designs, develops, and supplies semiconductors and infrastructure software solutions. It operates through the Semiconductor Solutions and Infrastructure Software segments. The Semiconductor Solutions segment refers to product lines and intellectual property licensing. The Infrastructure Software segment relates to mainframe, distributed and cyber security solutions, and fibre channel storage area networking business. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

Broadcom Inc

A sharp semiconductor selloff and concerns about AI spending returns and financing are weighing on Broadcom, with Hock Tans comments characterizing AI investing as gambling adding to investor unease. Traders largely complain that AVGO is underperforming peers and debate whether the decline signals more downside or a buying opportunity given continued AI-chip demand.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. engages in providing technology infrastructure and marketing reach. It operates through the following business segments: China Commerce, International Commerce, Local Consumer Services, Cainiao, Cloud, Digital Media and Entertainment, and Innovation Initiatives and Others. The Core Commerce segment consists of platforms operating in retail and wholesale. The China Commerce segment includes retail and wholesale businesses. The International Commerce segment focuses on international commerce retail and wholesale businesses. The Local Consumer Services segment includes To-Home businesses, which include Ele.me, local services and delivery platforms, and Taoxianda, and To-Destination segment businesses, which include Amap, the provider of mobile digital maps, navigation and real-time traffic information, and restaurant and local services guide platforms. The Cainiao segment has Cainiao Network and offers domestic and international one-stop-shop logistics services and supply chain management solutions. The Cloud segment includes Alibaba Cloud and DingTalk. The company was founded by Chung Tsai and Yun Ma on June 28, 1999 and is headquartered in Hangzhou, China.

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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd

Alibaba is falling alongside Chinese internet stocks as the Hang Seng Tech Index slipped below 4,000, with traders pointing to weakness across China equities and limited stimulus rather than a clear company-specific catalyst. The community is split between calling the shares a value trap amid persistent underperformance and viewing the selloff as oversold with room for a rebound.

Celsius Holdings, Inc. engages in the development, marketing, sale, and distribution of functional drinks and liquid supplements. It also offers post-workout functional energy drinks and protein bars. The company was founded in April 2004 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL.

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Concern over weak Nielsen sales trends and declining momentum in Celsiuss core brand is weighing on sentiment, despite stronger Alani Nu growth. Traders are split on whether Alani and expansion can offset the core-brand slowdown; recurring Pepsi buyout talk remains speculation.

Bloom Energy Corp. engages in the manufacture and installation of a solid oxide fuel-cell based power generation platform. Its product, Bloom Energy Server, converts standard low-pressure natural gas or biogas into electricity through an electrochemical process without combustion. The company was founded by K. R. Sridhar, John Finn, Jim McElroy, Matthias Gottmann, and Dien Nguyen on January 18, 2001, and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Bloom Energy Corp - Ordinary Shares - Class A

Elon Musks comments that power and cooling infrastructurenot chipsare constraining AI expansion have reinforced Bloom Energys data-center power narrative and drawn attention to its fuel cells. Traders are also focused on upcoming earnings, with optimism about AI-driven demand offset by valuation concerns and the risk of a volatile post-report reaction.

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SLV is drawing attention amid a sharp, volatile pullback in silver after its earlier surge, with traders pointing to a stronger dollar and rising yields as headwinds. Sentiment is divided between dip-buyers expecting a rebound and bears anticipating further losses, while some traders allege price suppression without substantiation.

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Oil Prices Diverge As Traders Weigh Russian Diesel Relief Against Saudi Supply Risks: USO, UCO, In Focus

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Brent futures fell as traders debated whether additional Russian diesel supplies could ease fuel shortages amid ongoing Middle East tensions.

US-Iran Discuss Phased Deal To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz, Says Report — USO, UCO In Focus

Washington and Tehran are reportedly exploring a step-by-step agreement that could ease the standoff over the crucial oil transit route.

Nasdaq Jumps To Close At Record As Chipmakers Climb, Oil Prices Cool — AAPL, META, SPCX, MSFT, VKTX In Focus

Wall Street is gearing up for this week’s summit between Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Trump Has A ‘Big Decision’ Coming Up On Iran, Says Report — ‘Do I Want To Go In And Annihilate Them?’

The comments come ahead of Trump’s meeting with six Gulf leaders as oil prices retreat and retail traders turn bullish on USO and UCO.

BREAKING: Fed Unanimously Hikes Rates, One More Rate Hike On The Horizon

The U.S. Fed hiked rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4%. 


Trump Says Oil Will ‘Drop Like A Rock’ After Iran Conflict Ends — USO, UCO In Focus

Brent crude climbed over $109 as a Saudi pipeline shutdown tightened supply, even as Trump said the oil rally would reverse once the conflict ends.

Trump Reportedly Says He Has No Regrets Over Iran War Even As Oil Tops $100 — USO And UCO Jump While Midterm Stakes Get Higher

The president is defending his Iran strategy as crude prices climb sharply and the conflict weighs on Republicans ahead of the midterms.

Trump Reportedly Says Oil Prices Won’t Tumble Until After Midterms, While Iran Signals More Intense War — USO, UCO Rise

Crude prices climbed as Donald Trump reportedly linked potential energy-price relief to the election, while an Iranian official warned Tehran could escalate counterstrikes.

S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq End Lower As Oil Crosses $101, Yields Pop Following Bessent’s Expanded Buyback Plan — AAPL, META, AMZN, CRM In Focus

 U.S. benchmark 10-year yields hit the highest since 2023. 

Bessent Triples Bond Buyback Plan To $6B In US Treasury’s Push For Lower Borrowing Costs

The U.S. Department of the Treasury expanded its debt buyback program to $6 billion, yet government bond yields spiked.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>USO fell 1.5%, and UCO dropped 1.8%, while retail sentiment was ‘neutral’ on USO and ‘bullish’ on UCO.</li><li>Brent futures declined nearly 1.5%, while WTI futures gained more than 2%, diverging from the broader market trend.</li><li>Stocktwits traders highlighted conflicting views, with one warning of severe supply constraints and another suggesting an end to the war could push oil prices lower.</li></ul><p>Oil prices mostly declined Tuesday as traders continued to assess the risks to energy supplies from Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and the potential impact of a U.S. decision to ease restrictions on Russian diesel shipments.&nbsp;</p><p>While Saudi Arabia has taken steps to restore crude flows, uncertainty remains over whether additional Russian supplies can meaningfully ease pressure on global fuel markets.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Defends Russian Diesel Decision</h2><p>President Donald Trump defended his administration’s decision to temporarily ease restrictions on Russian diesel supplies, despite criticism from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers who said the move could weaken sanctions imposed over Russia’s war in Ukraine.<br>In a Truth Social post on Monday, Trump pointed to the European Union’s billions of dollars in Russian energy purchases and said his decision was in the interests of Americans. The agreement would allow Russia to supply diesel to U.S. and global markets for six months.<br>Traders are watching the potential deal closely as they assess whether additional Russian supplies can ease pressure on fuel prices.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">Saudi Arabia Moves To Restore Oil Flows</h2><p>A day earlier, on Monday, Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said the kingdom’s energy supply system remained resilient despite mounting security threats and market disruption.<br>“Energy resilience is beyond barrels of spare capacity, of pipelines and gigawatts of generation,” the minister said at the WPC Energy Congress in Riyadh.</p><p>The comments came after a series of attacks on Saudi Arabia, including strikes by Houthi militants targeting airports in Riyadh.<br>Last month, Saudi Arabia restarted its East-West pipeline, with flows climbing above 80% of capacity, Bloomberg reported. State-run Saudi Aramco has also increased crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, helping push the kingdom’s total oil exports towards prewar levels in September, Bloomberg reported.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">USO, UCO, BOIL: Retail Sentiment</h2><p>The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund</a> (USO), which tracks West Texas Intermediate crude, fell 1.5% in premarket trading, at the time of writing.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil</a> (UCO) dropped 1.8%, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BOIL">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas</a> (BOIL) declined 0.9%.</p><p>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits was ‘neutral’ for USO and BOIL, while it was ‘bullish’ for UCO.</p><p><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QA_F">Brent crude futures</a> (QA_F) fell nearly 1.5%, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/WS_F">WTI crude futures</a> (WS_F) rose more than 2%, moving against the broader decline in oil-linked ETFs.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">Stocktwits Traders Debate Supply Risks</h2><p>Retail traders expressed contrasting views on the oil price outlook.<br>One Stocktwits user&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/IdioSyncro/message/666268097">pointed</a> to Middle East tensions and Russian refinery outages as risks to oil supplies. The trader added, “Both the Red Sea and the Eastern side are death traps for ships.” Criticizing Trump’s decision to ease restrictions on Russian diesel supplies, the trader called the additional fuel a “drop in the bucket.”</p><p><stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/IdioSyncro/message/666268097</stembedurl><br>Another trader&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/Pol29cru/message/666234446">questioned</a> the decline in oil prices, asking whether the market was pricing in an end to the war.</p><p><stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Pol29cru/message/666234446</stembedurl></p><h2 class="st-heading-2">SPY, DIA, QQQ: Stocktwits Retail Sentiment</h2><p>U.S. equities were mixed in premarket trading on Tuesday. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY) was up 0.04%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.6%. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ), which tracks the Nasdaq-100, was down 0.44%.<br>Stocktwits retail sentiment for SPY, DIA and QQQ was ‘bullish.’&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also See:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/v-stock-gains-overnight-visa-gets-china-s-nod-to-prepare-for-domestic-payments-market-entry/cZxBB4BRBof">V Stock Gains Overnight — Visa Gets China’s Nod To Prepare For Domestic Payments Market Entry</a></p><p><i>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.</i></p>

Over the past year, BATL surged 253%, EONR climbed 111%, and USO advanced 105%. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Oil prices mostly declined Tuesday as traders continued to assess the risks to energy supplies from Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and the potential impact of a U.S. decision to ease restrictions on Russian diesel shipments. 

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