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Highstreet is seeing intense community engagement as investors debate the potential for a technical short squeeze following a significant recent price decline. Traders are actively monitoring whale accumulation and technical indicators while highlighting the token's low supply and history of volatile price swings as reasons for their bullish interest.

XRP is a decentralized digital asset and the native token of the XRP Ledger, a Layer 1 blockchain designed for high-performance global payments. Its primary value proposition is offering a fast, cost-effective alternative to traditional banking systems by enabling near-instant cross-border settlements that finalize in three to five seconds. By serving as a neutral bridge asset between different fiat currencies, it helps financial institutions lower liquidity costs and eliminates the need for pre-funded accounts.  The network is unique because it utilizes a federated consensus protocol instead of energy-intensive mining or staking. This system achieves deterministic finality through a Unique Node List of trusted validators who must reach an eighty percent agreement threshold to permanently record transactions. This infrastructure supports a sustained throughput of 1,500 transactions per second and includes a built-in decentralized exchange that allows for the automated trading of any tokenized asset without intermediaries.  The project traces its origins back to 2004 with Ryan Fugger before being co-founded in its modern form by Jed McCaleb and Chris Larsen. The company, now known as Ripple, works with major financial institutions as partners and investors to build global payment solutions. To protect the network from spam, a small amount of XRP is burned during every transaction, and the token is further utilized by institutions as collateral to access traditional markets and manage digital asset infrastructure.  Institutional adoption of the asset reached a major milestone in November 2025 when the SEC approved the first wave of spot XRP ETFs. These products, offered by major issuers including Bitwise, Grayscale, 21Shares, Canary Capital, and Franklin Templeton, are now listed on prominent exchanges like the NYSE Arca, Nasdaq, and Cboe BZX. While Ripple remains a key contributor to the ecosystem, the underlying XRP Ledger continues to operate as an open-source and decentralized network.

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XRP is gaining momentum as investors react to potential breakthroughs in regulatory clarity and institutional adoption, with a highly active community debating its long-term potential as a bridge currency. While some traders are focused on short-term price patterns and the prospect of a short squeeze, many are looking ahead to future financial integration milestones.

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

Candel Therapeutics is gaining significant community attention as investors draw parallels to recent high-profile biotech acquisitions, fueling speculation about its potential as a buyout target due to its de-risked clinical pipeline and substantial cash position. Shareholders are actively discussing positive trial data milestones, the strategic impact of the upcoming Annual Urological Association presentation, and the potential for a short squeeze as they anticipate future BLA filings.

The Compound Governance Token is a governance token on the Compound Finance lending protocol, COMP allows the owner to delegate voting rights to the address of their choice; the owner’s wallet, another user, an application, or a DeFi expert. Anybody can participate in Compound governance by receiving delegation, without needing to own COMP.  Anybody with 1% of COMP delegated to their address can propose a governance action; these are simple or complex sets of actions, such as adding support for a new asset, changing an asset’s collateral factor, changing a market’s interest rate model, or changing any other parameter or variable of the protocol that the current administrator can modify.

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Compound is trending as investors react to its extremely low circulating supply of 10 million tokens, fueling speculation about a potential supply shock and future treasury buybacks. The community is actively debating the protocol's restructuring efforts and upcoming V4 roadmap against skepticism over past governance spending and performance compared to other DeFi protocols.

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Investors are actively debating the long-term utility of the NEOS Nasdaq 100 High Income ETF (QQQI), with community discussion centered on balancing its ~14% distribution yield against concerns regarding potential NAV erosion and total return performance versus holding the underlying Nasdaq index. Bullish investors continue to advocate for steady accumulation and dividend reinvestment, while skeptics warn about the structural mechanics of covered call strategies and the tax implications of return-of-capital distributions.

Fermi, Inc. engages in the development of energy infrastructure. It intends to develop an energy and data center development campus to support the needs of to-be-built AI infrastructure. The company was founded by Rick Perry, Toby Neugebauer and Griffin Perry on January 10, 2025 and is headquartered in Amrillo, TX.

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Fermi LLC is trending following the departure of its CEO, sparking intense community debate over whether this leadership transition acts as a bullish catalyst for operational improvements or a sign of deeper underlying instability. While some investors view the change as an opportunity to secure a new tenant and finalize the Project Matador energy campus, others are expressing significant concern regarding the company's lack of revenue and the potential for upcoming legal scrutiny.

The Walt Disney Co. engages in the business of international family entertainment and media enterprise. It owns and operates television and radio production, distribution and broadcasting stations, direct-to-consumer services, amusement parks, and hotels. It operates through the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products. The company was founded by Walter Elias Disney on October 16, 1923 and is headquartered in Burbank, CA.

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The Walt Disney Co. is trending as investors monitor the upcoming leadership transition to CEO Josh D'Amaro alongside community anticipation for recent theatrical releases and the performance of its streaming bundle. Traders are actively debating the stock's valuation as a long-term play, while sentiment remains polarized over the company's content strategy and its ability to return to growth.

First Majestic Silver Corp. engages in the production, development, exploration and acquisition of mineral properties. It owns and operates producing mines in México including the La Encantada Silver Mine, La Parrilla Silver Mine, San Martin Silver Mine, La Guitarra Silver Mine, Del Toro Silver Mine, Santa Elena Silver & Gold Mine, and San Dimas Silver & Gold Mine. The company was founded by Keith Neumeyer on September 26, 1979 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

First Majestic Silver Corporation

First Majestic Silver is trending as the community debates a potential decoupling from COMEX silver prices, fueled by reports of significant premiums in the Shanghai market and active discussions regarding supply shortages and global production constraints. Traders are intensely focused on short-term technical volatility and mining-specific news, with many analysts highlighting the stock as a high-torque play on the broader precious metals sector.

Archer Aviation, Inc. engages in the development of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The company was founded by Brett Adcock and Adam Goldstein on October 16, 2018, and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

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Archer Aviation is currently the center of intense debate among traders as they monitor flight test data and potential legal milestones while weighing the company's progress against competitors in the eVTOL space. The community remains sharply divided between those tracking technical indicators and institutional buying for a long-term turnaround, and those expressing skepticism over production timelines and management.

Oscar Health, Inc. is a healthcare insurance company, which serves its customers through a technology platform. It offers individual and family, small group and medicare advantage plans, and technology platform to others within the provider and payor space. The company was founded by Mario Tobias Schlosser, Kevin Nazemi, and Joshua Kushner on October 25, 2012 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Oscar Health Inc - Ordinary Shares - Class A

Oscar Health is capturing significant investor attention as shares demonstrate resilience and potential growth, driven by an ambitious revenue guidance, membership gains in the ACA market, and a strategic pivot toward profitability. While some community members highlight technical indicators and insider confidence as catalysts for a potential reversal, others remain focused on long-term execution and the competitive dynamics of the healthcare insurance landscape.

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Netflix Spots Its Next Growth Area — No, Not New Shows. Podcasts.

Netflix Stock - The streaming giant sees podcasts and mobile listening as a new growth lever, even as soft guidance and leadership changes pressure the stock.

Netflix Bets Podcasts Can Unlock Daytime Engagement As Stock Falls On Weak Outlook

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The streaming giant sees podcasts and mobile listening as a new growth lever, even as soft guidance and leadership changes pressure the stock.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>AAOI bought land in Texas to expand its manufacturing and assembly operations.</li><li>The move comes after securing $124 million in orders from hyperscaler customers.</li><li>With the stock surging 4x this year, retail investors are split on whether the rally is sustainable or overheated.</li></ul>Shares of Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) are on the verge of a ninth consecutive gain, with the stock hitting fresh 52-week highs in premarket trading on Tuesday. The stock has risen nearly 5% before the bell as investors pile into AI-linked infrastructure plays.The stock has nearly doubled in value so far this April and closed with gains for an eighth consecutive trading session on Monday. When zooming out even further, AAOI has more than quadrupled this year, while the benchmark S&amp;P index rose only 0.6% for the same period.<h1 class="st-heading-1">What’s Behind AAOI’s Latest Rally?</h1>The company, which makes fiber optic components for telecom, cable TV, and datacenter customers, on Monday after the bell disclosed in a Securities and Exchange filing that it has purchased a 388,133 square feet property in Texas for $58.4 million, which it intends to use for “office, warehouse, manufacturing, and assembly purposes.”The move to expand operations comes after the company secured two orders totaling $124M from customers building datacenters in the U.S. to meet rising demand for artificial intelligence.Hyperscalers like Google, Amazon, and Meta are competing aggressively to maintain their lead in the AI race by shelling out hundreds of billions of dollars on datacenter infrastructure projects to boost their compute capacity.<h1 class="st-heading-1">AAOI Stock: How Did Retail Traders React?</h1>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment and messaging volumes have remained ‘high’ over the past 24 hours, and bulls and bears on the platform are closely monitoring AAOI while clashing over whether the rally is driven by an AI boom or bubble.Among bulls, a user on the platform noted that execution is key for AAOI at this point.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/SJ_Impetus/message/650195307</stembedurl>Among bears, one user calls the stock “extremely dangerous” at current levels and recommends that investors exit their AAOI position once it hits $160.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/InvestingCat/message/650195529</stembedurl>Last Friday, notable short seller&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/citron-shorts-applied-optoelectronics-calls-valuation-detached-from-fundamentals-and-flags-downside-risks/cZJ0039RItN">Citron Research shorted the stock</a> and warned that the company’s recent stock surge is disconnected from its fundamentals and is unlikely to sustain if the buzz fades.A bull user on the platform bashed the earlier Citron report on AAOI and expressed their disdain, while a bear thinks the research firm was a bit early in calling out the stock.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/dosaman/message/650165279</stembedurl><stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/stock_x_pirate/message/650180172</stembedurl>It is also notable that AAOI has outlandishly outperformed the widely tracked State Street ETFs covering the technology (XLK) and communications services (XLC) sectors, which have risen 1.1% and declined 2.5%, respectively.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/go-pro-rallies-20-in-premarket-as-action-camera-maker-charts-course-for-defense-sector-entry/cZJp6qBRIHO">GoPro Rallies 20% In Premarket As Action Camera Maker Charts Course For Defense Sector Entry</a>

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AAOI Stock Eyes Ninth Straight Gain Amid Data Center Boom, Retail Frenzy Builds 

A fresh manufacturing push and $124M in hyperscaler orders are fueling AAOI's breakout run.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The late-February rally signaled investor approval, as exiting the deal eased concerns over competition and regulatory hurdles.</li><li>Netflix’s global user base has surpassed 300 million, with increasing focus on generating revenue from its ad-supported plan.</li><li>Analysts expect a first-quarter revenue of $12.17 billion and an earnings per share of $0.77.</li></ul>Netflix Inc. (NFLX) is drawing attention as it approaches its first-quarter earnings report on Thursday, with investors closely watching whether the streaming giant’s increased focus on independence and profitability can sustain its recent stock rebound.The company’s stock performance in Q1 reflected a turnaround, with a over 9% gain, nearly double the 5% growth for the whole year in 2025.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Strategic Reset Pays Off</h2>The turning point came in late February, when Netflix abandoned its high-profile pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), opting instead to pay a $2.8 billion breakup fee and avoid additional financial risk.&nbsp;The stock’s surge in late February reflected investor optimism, with the move to back out from the deal seen as favorable amid aggressive rival bids and ongoing regulatory concerns.“The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder value with a clear path to regulatory approval. However, we’ve always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance’s latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid,” said Netflix.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NFLX">Netflix stock</a> inched 0.4%higher in Monday’s premarket. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock changed to ‘bullish’ from ‘extremely bullish’ territory the previous day amid ‘high’ message volume levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_13_062847_png_5c0d8abb8c.webp" alt="PLTR’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 06:30 a.m. ET on Apr.13, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="925" height="99"><figcaption>PLTR’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 06:30 a.m. ET on Apr.13, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Three Key Growth Drivers</h2>Netflix now has more than 300 million global users, with a growing emphasis on monetizing its ad-supported tier.Ahead of the earnings, investors are focusing on three major levers. First, Netflix’s ad-supported tier is emerging as a critical revenue stream, with guidance to double annual ad sales to $3 billion in 2026. Second, recent price increases across subscription plans will test customer retention. Third, the company’s push into live sports and gaming, aiming to create content that attracts both viewers and advertisers.On April 9, Morgan Stanley initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and raised their price target to $115 from $110, according to TheFly. The firm said Netflix is positioned to deliver a consistent double-digit revenue increase, with earnings and free cash flow growing at an annualized rate of 20%.According to Fiscal AI data, analysts see Q1 revenue of $12.17 billion and an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.77.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/coreweave-crvw-stock-macquarie-upgrade-ai-infrastructure/cZJFtlaRIMA">CRWV Stock Slips Pre-Market Even As Macquarie Flags 40% Upside</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Netflix’s Q1 Rally Outpaces 2025 Growth – Will Earnings This Week Justify The Run-Up?

In late February, Netflix dropped its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, opting for a $2.8 billion breakup fee rather than incurring additional financial risk.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The app offers children aged eight and under an interactive space to engage with popular characters.</li><li>The platform is now available in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia, the Philippines, and New Zealand, with a global rollout scheduled for April 28.</li><li>Netflix is refocusing its gaming strategy on TV-based and family-oriented titles.</li></ul>Netflix Inc. (NFLX) on Monday launched the “Netflix Playground” app, expanding its lineup for young audiences with a new interactive space and an array of preschool programming.&nbsp;The streaming giant’s latest offering aims to combine entertainment, learning, and play in one curated environment.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Launch And Availability</h2>Designed for kids aged eight and under, Netflix Playground lets children interact with favorite characters like Peppa Pig and Sesame Street friends. The platform includes games that are fully playable offline, free of ads and in-app purchases, now accessible in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia, the Philippines, and New Zealand, with a global rollout set for April 28.Additional offerings include Storybots, Dr. Seuss adventures like The Sneetches and Red Fish, Blue Fish, and creative experiences such as coloring pages and Bad Dinosaurs musical play.<blockquote>"We’re building a world where kids can not only watch their favorite stories, they can step inside them and interact with their favorite characters.”-John Derderian, Netflix Vice President of Animation Series + Kids &amp; Family TV.</blockquote><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NFLX">Netflix stock</a> inched 0.2% higher on Monday afternoon. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock jumped to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ territory the previous day. Message volume shifted to ‘high’ from ‘low’ levels in 24 hours.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Strategic Shift In Gaming</h2>According to a Verge&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/907293/netflix-playground-kids-games-app">report</a>, Netflix has shifted its gaming strategy toward family-friendly, TV-based experiences, moving away from ambitious indie projects and large-scale massively multiplayer online (MMO) ventures like Spirit Crossing. Upcoming releases include cloud-enabled titles such as a FIFA game timed with the World Cup, signaling the company’s broader focus on accessible entertainment.On March 26, Netflix increased the cost of its Standard subscription in the U.S. and phased out its Basic plan. The Standard with Ads tier now costs $8.99 per month, while the Standard plan costs $19.99 per month. These rates apply to new subscribers.NFLX stock has gained over 5% year-to-date.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/seagate-stock-draws-investor-attention-as-morgan-stanley-sees-strong-storage-drive-demand-through-2028/cZJ4p4cRIYQ">Seagate Stock Draws Investor Attention As Morgan Stanley Sees Strong Storage Drive Demand Through 2028</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) releases a financial earnings report on October 21, 2025. 

NFLX Stock Registers Mild Gains But Draws Significant Attention Today – What’s The New ‘Netflix Playground’ App About? 

The platform offers games that can be played entirely offline, with no ads or in-app purchases.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Previously, the cost for Standard with ads was $7.99 per month and the Standard plan was $17.99 per month.</li><li>The company also said that it has discontinued its basic plan and users can change their plan at any time.</li><li>TD Cowen said that these increases could flow through to existing users in the coming months.</li></ul>Netflix (NFLX) shares jumped more than 2% on Thursday after it raised its Standard subscription prices in the U.S., a step that has garnered positive commentary from Wall Street.The streaming giant also said that it has discontinued its basic plan and users can change their plan at any time.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">New Prices</h2>A Netflix "Plans and Pricing" page for the United States showed that its Standard with ads plan will now be priced at $8.99 per month while its Standard plan will be priced at $19.99 per month.&nbsp;Previously, the cost for Standard with ads was $7.99 per month and the Standard plan was $17.99 per month.&nbsp;The new prices are in place for new subscribers, however, the company didn’t mention any specific date for these changes in prices to become effective for the existing subscribers.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analyst Take</h2>TD Cowen analyst John Blackledge noted that Netflix raised monthly fees for new U.S. sign-ups, estimating that its increases across tiers represent an 11% increase on average across the product suite.The firm said that these increases could flow through to existing users in the coming months. TD Cowen has a ‘Buy’ rating and $112 price target on Netflix shares.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Retail Traders React?</h2>Retail sentiment around NFLX stock trended in ‘bearish’ territory amid ‘extremely low’ message volume.&nbsp;One bullish user predicted that the stock would cross the $100 mark on Friday.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/th66/message/648669304</stembedurl>Another user called the price hike ‘bullish’.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Bitcoinflipper/message/648667536</stembedurl>However, one user criticized the company for raising prices and predicted that many will be cancelling their subscriptions while also noting that it is a bad time for a price hike announcement.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/RenHenInvestments/message/648668841</stembedurl>Shares in the company are flat so far in 2026.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Netflix Stock Is Rising Today – What’s The New Subscription Price?

A Netflix "Plans and Pricing" page for the United States showed that its Standard with ads plan will now be priced at $8.99 per month while its Standard plan will be priced at $19.99 per month. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The move follows January’s reduction of 1,500 Reality Labs employees, roughly 10% of that unit.</li><li>Despite the workforce adjustments, Meta continues recruiting specialized AI talent to strengthen its research and development efforts.&nbsp;</li><li>Meta is pivoting away from virtual reality and metaverse projects to concentrate on Meta Superintelligence Labs.&nbsp;</li></ul>Meta Platforms Inc. (META) is reportedly&nbsp;trimming several hundred of its workforce as part of a company-wide initiative to reorganize for the artificial intelligence era.According to The Information’s&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/meta-platforms-lay-hundreds?rc=prcjzy">report</a>, the reduction will primarily affect staff within Reality Labs, the division responsible for Meta’s hardware and wearable products, as well as selected employees in social media, recruiting, and a smaller number in sales.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Restructuring History And Workforce Impact</h2>This latest round of layoffs follows cuts earlier in January, when 1,500&nbsp;employees in Reality Labs were let go, representing roughly 10% of that unit. Despite these reductions, Meta’s workforce adjustments remain targeted, and the company continues hiring specialized AI talent.“Teams across Meta regularly restructure or implement changes to ensure they’re in the best position to achieve their goals,” said a Meta spokesperson.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/META">Meta Platforms’ stock</a> inched 0.8% higher on Wednesday morning.&nbsp;On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘neutral’ territory while message volume shifted to ‘high’ from ‘normal’ levels in 24 hours.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">AI Investment Driving Change</h2>The layoffs coincide with Meta’s aggressive investment plans in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company has projected capital expenditures between $115 billion and $135 billion in 2026, a sharp increase from&nbsp;from $72.22 billion in 2025, largely directed toward data centers and advanced computing systems.Meta is looking to catch up with competitors like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. The company recently executed a licensing deal with startup Dreamer, bringing its staff, including co-founder Hugo Barra, into Meta Superintelligence Labs.The company is pivoting from its virtual reality and metaverse initiatives to intensify AI development, focusing its efforts on Meta Superintelligence Labs.META stock has declined by over 9% year-to-date.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/iran-lays-out-demands-to-end-conflict-wants-international-acknowledgement-of-its-authority-over-strait-of-hormuz/cZ3YsX0RISY">Iran Lays Out Demands To End Conflict – Wants International Acknowledgement Of Its Authority Over Strait Of Hormuz</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Meta To Slash Several Hundred Of Its Workforce Across Reality Labs As Focus Turns To AI Expansion: Report

Most of the layoffs will affect employees in Reality Labs, Meta’s division handling hardware and wearable devices.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, a Democrat, sued Meta in 2023 after an undercover investigation where a fake social media account for a 13-year-old girl was created.</li><li>Torrez previously told CNBC that the account was "simply inundated with images and targeted solicitations" from child predators.</li></ul>A New Mexico jury reportedly determined that Meta Platforms (META) broke state law in a lawsuit filed by the state attorney general, who alleged the company misled users regarding the safety of its apps and facilitated child sexual exploitation on its platforms.The jury concluded that Meta breached New Mexico's consumer protection law and required the company to pay $375 million in civil fines, <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/jury-orders-meta-pay-375-mln-new-mexico-lawsuit-over-child-sexual-exploitation-2026-03-24/">according</a> to Reuters News.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Details</h2>The civil trial, which started with opening arguments on Feb. 9 in Santa Fe, focused on claims that Meta violated state consumer protection laws and misrepresented the safety of apps such as Facebook and Instagram to residents.New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, a Democrat, sued Meta in 2023 after an undercover investigation where a fake social media account for a 13-year-old girl was created. Torrez previously told CNBC that the account was "simply inundated with images and targeted solicitations" from child predators."We respectfully disagree with the verdict and plan to appeal," a Meta spokesperson stated to Reuters. "We strive to protect users on our platforms and are transparent about the difficulties in identifying and eliminating harmful content or bad actors."“The jury’s verdict is a historic victory for every child and family who has paid the price for Meta’s choice to put profits over kids’ safety,” Torrez said in a statement, according to a CNBC report.&nbsp;In recent years, Meta has faced growing criticism about its approach to child and teen safety, partly fueled by whistleblower testimony before Congress in 2021 claiming the company was aware of potential harm from its products but declined to take action.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Retail Reaction</h2>Retail sentiment around META trended in ‘neutral’ territory amid ‘high’ message volume.&nbsp;Shares in the company have jumped 10.5% year-to-date.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Meta To Reportedly Pay $375M In Civil Fines For Violating New Mexican Law Against Child Exploitation

The civil trial, which started with opening arguments on Feb. 9 in Santa Fe, focused on claims that Meta violated state consumer protection laws and misrepresented the safety of apps such as Facebook and Instagram to residents.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Google’s system allows data centers to temporarily shift or reduce electricity consumption.</li><li>By smoothing power demand spikes, Google’s demand response model minimizes the need for utilities to construct costly infrastructure.</li><li>The initiative complements commitments made by major tech companies under the “Ratepayer Protection Pledge.”</li></ul>Google parent Alphabet Inc.’s (GOOG, GOOGL) CEO Sundar Pichai announced on Friday that the tech giant has integrated one gigawatt (GW) of flexible electricity demand into long-term agreements with utility providers.In a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/sundarpichai/status/2035023972648321107">post</a> on the X platform, he said the development positions Google as the first cloud provider to embed such large-scale demand response capacity into utility contracts, allowing it to adjust energy consumption based on grid needs.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_20_122143_png_5ee5042021.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-20 122143.png" width="725" height="285"></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">How Demand Flexibility Works</h2>Google’s system enables its data centers to temporarily reduce or shift power usage by adjusting workloads, particularly machine learning operations.&nbsp;This flexibility allows utilities to better manage peak demand periods without immediately requiring new infrastructure.&nbsp;The company has expanded agreements beyond earlier partnerships to include utilities such as Entergy Arkansas, Minnesota Power, and DTE Energy.<blockquote>“This demand-side flexibility, along with other new resources we’re bringing to the system — such as solar, geothermal, and long-duration energy storage projects — enables valuable capacity for grids while helping our utility partners support reliability.”-Michael Terrell, Head of Advanced Energy, Google</blockquote><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GOOGL">Alphabet Class A shares&nbsp;</a>traded over 1% lower on Friday afternoon.&nbsp;On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock was in ‘extremely bearish’ territory amid ‘low’ message volume levels.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Cost And Infrastructure Benefits</h2>Demand response reduces the need for utilities to build expensive infrastructure designed only for short-term peak usage. By smoothing demand spikes, the model can lower overall system costs and reduce pressure on electricity rates.&nbsp;The update comes after major tech companies committed to protecting consumers from rising AI-driven electricity costs through the&nbsp; “Ratepayer Protection Pledge” in early March.&nbsp;The pledge requires companies to finance all necessary power delivery improvements to support their data centers. By taking on these costs, utilities can maintain and expand networks without passing expenses to local residents, helping stabilize electricity prices for all ratepayers.GOOGL stock has gained over 84% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/shay-boloor-urges-sofi-s-inclusion-in-s-and-p-500-index-after-super-micro-smuggling-misadventure/cZ3XvqHRILr">Shay Boloor Urges SOFI’s Inclusion In S&amp;P 500 Index After Super Micro's Smuggling Misadventure</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A general view of the Google Midlothian Data Center.

Sundar Pichai Says Google Hit 1GW Energy Flexibility Milestone, Paving Way For Grid-Friendly Data Centers

In a post on X, Pichai noted that Google is the first cloud provider to integrate large-scale demand response into utility contracts.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Trade Desk's billings exposure to Publicis is in the low double-digit percentage range, but its revenue exposure is lower, and a substantial portion is covered by joint business plans - Evercore ISI</li><li>TTD stock has fallen by over 14% since the Publicis issue came to light earlier this week, prompting at least two analyst downgrades.</li><li>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits for TTD has held up in the ‘bullish’ zone.</li></ul>A sharp selloff in shares of The Trade Desk, triggered by a&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-ttd-stock-tumble-today/cZ3EiZgRIXt">fallout</a> with major ad agency partner Publicis Groupe, appears overdone relative to the potential financial impact, a leading analyst said.Evercore ISI said that while the development is a “clear headwind,” Trade Desk's billings exposure to Publicis is likely in the low double-digit percentage range, its revenue exposure is lower, and a substantial portion is covered by joint business plans, which "should be relatively secure."The research firm lowered its price target on the company’s shares by $3 to $32, while maintaining an ‘Outperform’ rating. The new target implies a 36% upside to the stock’s last close.<h2 class="st-heading-2">TTD Stock Pressure After Publicis Dispute</h2>Publicis, one of the largest ad buyers globally, said earlier this week that it would no longer recommend the Trade Desk platform to its clients after its “audit” revealed inflated billings.&nbsp;That triggered a 7.4% drop in&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TTD">TTD shares</a> on Tuesday, which has continued to drop and is now&nbsp;down&nbsp;14.5% since Publicis’ claims were&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.adweek.com/programmatic/publicis-tells-clients-dont-use-trade-desk/">first reported</a>.Trade Desk has pushed back against the agency’s claims and request for additional data on how Trade Desk bills clients, arguing confidentiality issues. “We will not disclose the bills of all of our clients and partners to one of them simply because they assert ambiguous audit rights,” CEO&nbsp;Jeff Green said in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jefftgreen_when-dave-pickles-and-i-started-ttd-we-wanted-activity-7439793115223306241-EkBB?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAABggFxUBMoVIw0e_pXZvUgEc4pO6MTnsVO8">LinkedIn post</a>.This week’s selloff in Trade Desk nearly wiped out the prior week’s gains, when Green’s massive $148-million stock purchase had&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/ttd-stock-jumps-15-premarket-ceo-makes-record-150m-insider-bet/cZdQFPfRIdy">buoyed investor sentiment</a>.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Two Analysts Downgrade TTD, Retail View Holds Up</h2>Meanwhile, at least two brokerages – Rosenblatt and Stifel – have downgraded TTD shares to the equivalent of ‘Hold.’&nbsp;Pressures on the agency sector, sparking revenue deceleration, declines and consolidation in that sector, could be pushing agencies to take a more confrontational approach with Trade Desk, Rosenblatt said.&nbsp;To be sure, AdWeek had&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.adweek.com/media/exclusive-dentsu-wpp-exit-the-trade-desks-open-path/">reported</a> last month that Dentsu and WPP had pulled back from Trade Desk’s OpenPath initiative over hidden fees and a lack of transparency.&nbsp;Stifel said that Trade Desk remains the gold standard for digital ad buyers and expects a resolution with Publicis but sees no clear near-term catalyst to improve investor sentiment. It lowered its TTD stock target to $26 from $48.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_20_at_9_01_59_AM_png_682b77588b.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-20 at 9.01.59 AM.png" width="627" height="83"><figcaption>TTD sentiment and message volume as of March 19 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Currently, 17 of 38 recommend ‘Buy’ or higher for the shares, 18 recommend ‘Hold,’ and three recommend ‘Sell’ or lower, per Koyfin data. Their average price target of $31.15 implies a 35% upside from the stock’s last close.On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment has held up in the ‘bullish’ territory since the Publicis issue came to the fore.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nxst-tgna-stocks-jump-after-hours-fcc-clears-6-2-b-merger-backed-by-trump-amid-looming-legal-woes/cZ3X9Y5RIhs">NXST, TGNA Stocks Jump After-Hours: FCC Clears $6.2B Merger Backed By Trump Amid Looming Legal Woes</a>&nbsp;

In this photo illustration, a person holds a smartphone displaying the logo of Trade Desk Inc. (NASDAQ: TTD), on Aug. 7, 2025, in Chongqing, China. 

Trade Desk-Publicis Dispute: Analyst Says TTD Selloff Overdone, Revenue Impact Seen Less Than Feared

Earlier this week, Publicis flagged inflated billing by Trade Desk and said it would no longer recommend the platform to its clients.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Josh D’Amaro officially takes over as CEO at Disney’s annual meeting, succeeding Robert A. Iger</li><li>Dana Walden takes on a newly established position as President and Chief Creative Officer alongside D’Amaro.</li><li>The company has signaled a strong focus on physical experiences over purely digital growth.</li></ul>The Walt Disney Co. (DIS) is entering a defining phase as newly appointed CEO Josh D’Amaro takes charge on Wednesday, making him the first leader to rise from the company’s Parks and Experiences segment, a division that has quietly become Disney’s financial engine.&nbsp;The change will take effect at Disney’s annual meeting on Wednesday. D’Amaro will take over from long-serving CEO Robert A. Iger. After the meeting, the board also intends to officially appoint D’Amaro as a director, finalizing a well-planned leadership transition.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Betting Big On Experiences</h2>Disney’s parks, cruises, and immersive offerings generated roughly $36 billion in 2025, emerging as the company’s most dependable revenue stream.&nbsp;The experience division generated about 76% of Disney’s profits in 2025.&nbsp;It also makes up around 80% of the company’s total valuation. D’Amaro was previously in charge of three of Disney’s four main growth areas, namely cruise lines, gaming, and theme parks, while streaming is the only one outside his control.D’Amaro is set to oversee an ambitious $60 billion, decade-long expansion plan spanning theme parks, cruise ships, and residential “Storyliving” communities. The move suggests Disney is prioritizing real-world attractions that competitors in streaming cannot easily replicate.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIS">Walt Disney stock</a> inched 0.5% higher in Wednesday’s premarket. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘bullish’ territory amid ‘high’ message volume levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_18_062933_png_a6d02e0a74.webp" alt="DIS’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 06:30 a.m. ET on Mar. 18, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="932" height="104"><figcaption>DIS’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 06:30 a.m. ET on Mar. 18, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">A Strategic Shift Away From Streaming Wars</h2>While rivals like Netflix Inc. (NFLX) continue battling for digital dominance, Disney appears to be recalibrating. The parks business, known for higher margins, is expected to financially support the company’s effort to reposition ESPN into a stronger digital-first platform.&nbsp;This approach could strengthen long-term profitability. Alongside D’Amaro, Dana Walden steps into a newly created role as President and Chief Creative Officer.&nbsp;The pairing divides responsibilities between operations and storytelling. D’Amaro will focus on execution, while Walden will oversee content across franchises such as Marvel and Star Wars.&nbsp;D’Amaro’s early tenure is also tied to a broader technological push. Disney is integrating artificial intelligence into both its parks and streaming ecosystem. The company’s partnership with Epic Games and investment in digital environments signal ambitions that extend beyond traditional entertainment.DIS stock has declined by over 11% year-to-date.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/navitas-stock-tries-to-recover-after-steepest-drop-in-nearly-a-week-why-retail-isn-t-still-convinced/cZ37dtJRIge">Navitas Stock Tries To Recover After Steepest Drop In Nearly A Week — Why Retail Isn't Still Convinced</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

In this photo illustration, the Walt Disney Company logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. 

Disney’s New CEO Josh D’Amaro Takes Over: Will He Deliver On The Big Bets In Experiences And AI?

D’Amaro is set to oversee an ambitious $60 billion, decade-long expansion plan spanning theme parks, cruise ships, and residential “Storyliving” communities.

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