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The S&P 500 ETF is experiencing intense volatility and aggressive price swings as the market reacts to speculative headlines regarding geopolitical tensions and potential protocols for shipping routes. The community is deeply polarized, with many retail traders accusing large institutions of orchestrating 'fake' rallies to trap bears and manipulate options liquidity before a long holiday weekend.

Intuitive Machines, Inc. is a space exploration, infrastructure, and services company, which engages in contributing to the establishment of cislunar infrastructure and helping to develop cislunar and deep space commerce. It offers space products and services. The company was founded by Stephen J. Altemus, Kam Ghaffarian, and Timothy P. Crain in 2013 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

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Intuitive Machines is surging as the community celebrates the successful Artemis II launch and anticipates the company's pivotal role in lunar infrastructure. Investors are actively discussing a potential short squeeze fueled by high volume and institutional interest, while debating the impact of upcoming NASA contract awards and the broader momentum in the space sector.

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QQQ is experiencing heightened volatility and intense social media debate, driven by uncertainty surrounding geopolitical developments in the Middle East and the market's reaction to recent presidential commentary. The community remains deeply divided, with significant arguments playing out between bulls anticipating a classic dip-buy and bears pointing toward escalating oil prices and macroeconomic concerns as catalysts for a broader sell-off.

Lumentum Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of optical and photonic products. It operates through the Cloud and Networking, and Industrial Tech segments. The Cloud and Networking segment refers to a portfolio of optical and photonic components, modules, and subsystems. The Industrial Tech segment includes solid-state lasers, kilowatt-class fiber lasers, ultrafast lasers, diode lasers, and gas lasers. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Lumentum Holdings Inc

Lumentum Holdings is seeing extreme volatility as it undergoes S&P 500 index inclusion, driving a surge of forced institutional buying that has captured significant market attention. The community is sharply divided, with bulls pointing to the company's critical role in AI infrastructure and hyperscaler partnerships, while skeptical traders warn of unsustainable valuations and aggressive short-term price swings.

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The United States Oil Fund is experiencing intense volatility and heavy trading volume as markets closely track heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Community sentiment is deeply divided, with many traders actively debating whether the current price action represents a speculative bubble fueled by geopolitical headlines or a structural supply shock that could drive oil significantly higher.

Eastman Kodak Co. engages in the provision of analog and digital innovations. It operates through the following segments: Traditional Printing, Digital Printing, Advanced Materials and Chemicals, and Brand. The Traditional Printing segment consists of Prepress Solutions, which includes Kodak's digital offset plate offerings and computer-to-plate imaging solutions. The Digital Printing segment contains Electrophotographic Printing Solutions, Prosper, Versamark and Software. The Advanced Materials and Chemicals segment consists of four lines of business: Industrial Film and Chemicals, Motion Picture, Advanced Materials and Functional Printing, and Kodak Services for Business (KSB). The Brand segment includes licensing of the Kodak brand to third parties. The company was founded by George Eastman in 1880 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.

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Eastman Kodak is trending as investors react to the company's expansion into pharmaceutical manufacturing and the launch of new regulated laboratory products, fueling speculation about potential U.S. government contracts and domestic supply chain partnerships. The community remains focused on the company's improved balance sheet and its strategic pivot toward advanced materials, with active discussions on the long-term potential for a major industrial turnaround.

Solana is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain designed for mass adoption by providing a fast, secure, and low-cost environment for decentralized applications. It distinguishes itself by scaling globally without the use of complex sharding or multiple layers, instead maintaining a single, unified ledger to avoid liquidity fragmentation. This architecture allows it to process thousands of transactions per second with sub-second finality, often at a cost of less than a penny per transaction.  The network operates on a unique hybrid model that combines Proof of Stake with an innovation called Proof of History, which functions as a decentralized clock to timestamp transactions. This system reduces the need for constant node communication, allowing the Sealevel engine to run non-conflicting smart contracts in parallel across multiple CPU cores. Further efficiency is gained through the Gulf Stream protocol, which reduces confirmation times by forwarding transactions to validators before the current block is finished.  Founded in 2017 by Anatoly Yakovenko, Solana is now supported by the Switzerland-based Solana Foundation and significant institutional investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Polychain Capital. The platform’s native token, SOL, serves as the primary currency for paying transaction fees, participating in network governance, and securing the system through staking.   Solana has also seen significant institutional adoption ranging from spot Solana ETFs to major partnerships including Visa's 2025 launch of USDC settlement on the network and the tokenization of public equity by firms like Galaxy Digital.

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Solana is facing downward pressure amid broader market uncertainty, with community sentiment divided between those aggressively accumulating the dip and others expressing frustration over technical volatility and ecosystem exploits like the recent Drift protocol incident. Investors remain focused on developer momentum and potential institutional adoption as key drivers that could pull the asset out of its current slump.

Tilray Brands, Inc. engages as a consumer packaged goods company, which focuses on medical cannabis research and the cultivation, processing, and distribution of cannabis products worldwide. It operates through the followings segments: Cannabis, Distribution, Beverage, and Wellness. The Cannabis segment focuses on cultivation, production, distribution, and sale of both medical and adult-use cannabis products. The Distribution segment is involved in purchase, resale, and distribution of pharmaceutical and wellness products. The Beverage segment refers to the production, marketing, and sale of beverages. The Wellness segment represents the production, marketing, and distribution of hemp-based food and other wellness products. The company was founded on January 24, 2018 and is headquartered in Leamington, Canada.

Tilray Brands Inc

Tilray Brands is attracting heavy investor attention ahead of its upcoming earnings report, with the community actively debating the company's shift toward a diversified consumer goods strategy and the potential for a significant rally should federal rescheduling news materialize. Despite frustrations over historical share price volatility and management's dilution strategy, bullish sentiment remains tied to improving medical cannabis fundamentals and hopes for a major short squeeze.

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. engages in the design and manufacture of optical communications products. Its products include optical devices, such as laser diodes, photodiodes, related modules and circuitry, and equipment for applications in fiber-to-the-home, cable television, point to point communications, and wireless. The company was founded by Chih Hsiang Lin on February 28, 1997 and is headquartered in Sugar Land, TX.

Applied Optoelectronics Inc

Applied Optoelectronics is currently surging following the announcement of a new volume order for 800G data center transceivers from a major hyperscale client, fueling intense discussion regarding the company's role in AI infrastructure. While the community is actively debating the stock's parabolic trajectory and potential for further momentum, many traders remain hyper-focused on its high volatility and the ongoing influence of institutional positioning.

Kelly Services, Inc. engages in the provision of talent solutions. It operates through the following segments: Professional and Industrial, Science, Engineering, and Technology, Education, Outsourcing and Consulting, and International. The Professional and Industrial segment includes the provision of administrative, accounting and finance, light industrial, contact center staffing, and other workforce solutions. The Science, Engineering, and Technology segment focuses on staffing, outcome-based, permanent placement services, clinical research, and telecommunications. The Education segment involves offering education and therapy services talent through staffing, permanent placement, and executive search services to Pre-K-12 school districts and organizations. The Outsourcing and Consulting segment consists of global talent supply chain and workforce solutions, including Managed Service Provider (MSP), Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Payroll Process Outsourcing (PPO), and executive coaching programs. The company was founded by William Russell Kelly on October 7, 1946 and is headquartered in Troy, MI.

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<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. 

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<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.

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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.

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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.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Stifel downgraded TTD to ‘Hold,’ while RBC Capital maintained ‘Overweight.’</li><li>‘TTD has not ‘failed’ any audit ever,’ CEO Jeff Green said, refusing to disclose the bills of its clients and partners to one.</li><li>Stocktwits sentiment for TTD shifted to ‘bullish’ from ‘bearish.’</li></ul>The Trade Desk shares tumbled to their sharpest single-day drop in over two months on Tuesday, prompting at least one Wall Street analyst to downgrade the stock after a major ad-buying firm advised clients to steer clear of TTD’s platform amid billing disputes.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analysts React</h2>Stifel downgraded its rating on the TTD stock to ‘Hold’ from ‘Buy,’ and lowered the price target to $26&nbsp;from $48. The new target implies a gain of less than $1 from the stock’s last close.Stifel told investors that while it does believe The Trade Desk remains the gold standard for digital ad buyers, and the firm imagines there will be some resolution with Publicis, it struggles to find a clear catalyst that will begin to change investor perception to a more positive stance in the near-term, according to the investor note summary on The Fly.On the other hand, RBC Capital&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://in.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/rbc-capital-reiterates-trade-desk-stock-rating-after-publicis-move-93CH-5295600">reiterated</a> its ‘Outperform’ rating and $40 price target.&nbsp;Last week, The Trade Desk CEO Jeff Green made a massive $148 million purchase of the company's stock. That, coupled with reports of talks for an ad deal with OpenAI,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/ttd-stock-jumps-15-premarket-ceo-makes-record-150m-insider-bet/cZdQFPfRIdy">lifted the company’s shares</a> and attracted bullish commentary and upgrades from some analysts.Currently, 19 of&nbsp;38 analysts recommend ‘Buy’ or higher for TTD, while 16 recommend ‘Hold,’ per Koyfin. On average, they forecast a 26% upside over the next 12 months from the current level.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Publicis’ Claim, TTD’s Response</h2>On Tuesday, Publicis sent its clients a memo saying it can&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-ttd-stock-tumble-today/cZ3EiZgRIXt">no longer recommend</a> The Trade Desk after an independent audit allegedly found problems with how certain fees were applied, according to a report in AdWeek.The company had failed an audit by a third-party consultant, FirmDecisions, evaluating its fee structures and media and data spend, the ad agency said. It is alleged that The Trade Desk billed Publicis and its clients for tools they were automatically enrolled in, without evidence of authorization, and failed to justify this in the audit.The company pushed back against the claims, per its statement to AdWeek, arguing that the data request encountered confidentiality issues. A spokesperson from The Trade Desk reportedly said the firm has “proposed a range of options to Publicis,” and would continue to work with the advertising giant “to provide workable alternatives to this particular request.”“TTD has not ‘failed’ any audit ever,” CEO 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>. “We will not disclose the bills of all of our clients and partners to one of them simply because they assert ambiguous audit rights.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Retail’s View On TTD</h2>Discussion around the issue picked up on Stocktwits, even as the retail sentiment for&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TTD">TTD</a> shifted to ‘bullish’ from ‘bearish’ the previous day.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_18_at_11_29_18_AM_png_875e3f07f2.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-18 at 11.29.18 AM.png" width="612" height="89"><figcaption>TTD sentiment and message volume as of March 18 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>It appears that “TTD did not want to give Publicis data because they could get sued for privacy breach. Overall Publicis seems like a cry baby that’s mad at the price, it’s quite unprofessional and petty especially misusing (the word) Audit,”&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/RolloBerg/message/647793979">remarked</a> a user.Several users dismissed the claims from Publicis, speculating&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.stocktwits.com/StillWaiting101/message/647808504">that they were the result of stock manipulation</a> and “fake news” by malicious actors. “Expecting an IR News tomorrow from TTD and a huge counter news. this will pop,” a user&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/WallstreetExpert43/message/647812378">said</a>.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/reddit-stock-rises-for-third-straight-day-ad-partnership-board-member-buy-drown-out-ceo-s-stake-cut/cZ3eCnaRIg2">Reddit Stock Rises For Third Straight Day: Ad Partnership, Board Member Buy Drown Out CEO’s Stake Cut</a>

The logo of The Trade Desk, Inc. is displayed on a smartphone screen, with the company's branding visible in the background. (Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)

TTD Stock Downgraded By Stifel After Publicis Dispute — But Retail And Wall Street Are More Optimistic

Publicis accused The Trade Desk of inflating bills to the firm and its clients, based on an “audit.” The claims triggered an over 7% drop in TTD stock.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Publicis Groupe alleged that The Trade Desk improperly applied its DSP fee to additional charges and billed the firm and some clients for tools they were automatically enrolled in.</li><li>Publicis also reportedly said that The Trade Desk did not provide the auditor with the necessary information to validate that the media and data costs were invoiced at cost.</li><li>A TTD spokesperson reportedly denied the claims that TTD had failed an audit.</li></ul>Shares of The Trade Desk Inc. (TTD) declined more than 7.5% on Tuesday after a report said that Publicis Groupe advised clients that it would no longer recommend the company as a demand-side platform (DSP) for digital media buying.According to a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.adweek.com/programmatic/publicis-tells-clients-dont-use-trade-desk/">report</a> from ADWEEK, which cited an email sent to select clients on Tuesday, the global communications and marketing firm said that The Trade Desk had failed an audit by a third-party consultant, FirmDecisions, evaluating its fee structures, and media and data spend.Meanwhile, retail traders dismissed the report.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Memo Details</h2>According to the report, Publicis Groupe alleged that TTD improperly applied its DSP fee to additional charges and billed the firm and some clients for tools they were automatically enrolled in, without evidence of authorization, the audit found.Publicis also reportedly said that TTD “did not provide our auditor with the information necessary to validate that the media and data costs were invoiced at cost, without mark-up as per our agreement.”“Accordingly, we can no longer recommend The Trade Desk for our clients,” the firm said in the note, as per ADWEEK. The report also said that a Publicis spokesperson confirmed the memo's authenticity.Meanwhile, the report says that a TTD spokesperson denied the claims that the company had failed an audit, adding that the auditor had requested data that would be in violation of confidentiality agreements.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Insider Purchase</h2>Earlier in March, co-founder and CEO Jeff Green <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/ttd-stock-jumps-15-premarket-ceo-makes-record-150m-insider-bet/cZdQFPfRIdy">reported</a> that he purchased approximately 6 million TTD shares, valued at about $148 million. The CEO said that he had also received restricted stock and stock options as compensation.In an opinion <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.thecurrent.com/opinion-jeff-green-why-i-spent-150mm-dollars-on-my-own-company">piece</a> on The Current, Green said that “the biggest purchase” of his life was because he was “putting my money where my mouth is.”“I’ve never been more convinced that our approach is the right one, and that our people — our greatest asset — will deliver on that promise. That conviction and that promise are what I’m investing in,” he said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TTD">TTD shares</a> jumped from ‘bearish’ to ‘bullish’ territory over the past 24 hours amid ‘low’ message volumes.One bullish user said that it was contradictory for the CEO to buy a large volume of shares if the company had truly failed an audit.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/TalEisenberg/message/647782338</stembedurl>&nbsp;Another user recommended buying the dip, calling it an algorithm-driven dip.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/CDawg42/message/647779273</stembedurl>&nbsp;Shares of TTD have declined more than 32% this year.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Why Did TTD Stock Tumble Today?

According to a report from ADWEEK, Publicis Groupe advised clients that it would no longer recommend The Trade Desk as a demand-side platform for digital media buying as it had failed an audit.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The analyst said it believes the company is cherry-picking selective good metrics, while hiding the bad ones, according to TheFly.&nbsp;</li><li>On Friday, Verizon said in a regulatory filing that it will revise its first-quarter reporting, primarily in its revenue breakdown and the disclosure of its operating metrics.</li><li>Verizon said that it would report revenue in three segments, namely, mobility and broadband service, wireless equipment, and other revenue, and also would disclose operating metrics only on a consolidated basis.</li></ul>Verizon Communications Inc.’s (VZ) changes to its reporting structure are investor-unfriendly, with the company cherry-picking select good metrics while hiding the bad, according to KeyBanc.On Friday, the largest American wireless carrier said in a regulatory <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://quotes.quotemedia.com/data/downloadFiling?webmasterId=104600&amp;ref=319868835&amp;type=PDF&amp;formType=8-K&amp;formDescription=Current+report+pursuant+to+Section+13+or+15%28d%29&amp;dateFiled=2026-03-13&amp;cik=0000732712">filing</a> that it will revise its reporting for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, primarily its revenue breakdown and its disclosure of operating metrics.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analyst Take</h2>According to TheFly, KeyBanc said that it views Verizon’s updated disclosures as practically useless for modeling purposes. According to the analyst, the biggest problems with the changes are a lack of transparency in disclosure and a lack of comparability, which will inhibit understanding of how the turnaround will progress.As per KeyBanc, the move would be negative for the telecommunications provider.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Verizon’s Update</h2>Verizon informed investors that in Q1 2026, its revenue reporting would pivot from its current consumer and business reporting to be disaggregated by products and services.The company said that going forward, it would report revenue in three segments: mobility and broadband service revenue, wireless equipment revenue, and other revenue.The mobility and broadband service segment would reflect revenue from mobility communication services, fixed wireless access (FWA) broadband, Fios internet, and other fiber-based services.Meanwhile, the other revenue segment would include revenue from wireline products that provide legacy voice, video, and data solutions, and broadband solutions over a traditional copper-based network. The segment would also include regulatory cost recovery fees, leasing, and interest from devices sold under agent payment plans.In addition, the company said that it had also made changes to the operating metrics presentation and would only disclose them on a consolidated basis.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/VZ">VZ shares</a> was in the ‘bearish’ territory over the past 24 hours amid ‘high’ message volumes.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_16_at_10_25_43_PM_png_c1fc7784e8.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-16 at 10.25.43 PM.png" width="1274" height="162"></figure>&nbsp;Shares of the company have gained more than 25% this year.Meanwhile, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/xlc">State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF</a> (XLC) has declined by about 1.6% over the same period.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Why Does This Analyst Believe Verizon's Revised Reporting Is 'Very Investor-Unfriendly'?

According to KeyBanc, the biggest problems with the changes are a lack of transparency in disclosure and a lack of comparability, which will inhibit understanding of how the turnaround will progress.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>AT&amp;T said its partnership with AST SpaceMobile is expected to extend mobile connectivity to areas where traditional networks struggle to reach.</li><li>The telecom provider will also upgrade its public-safety infrastructure, including improvements to FirstNet.</li><li>The company plans to recruit thousands of additional technicians, including large hiring rounds in 2026.&nbsp;</li></ul>AT&amp;T Inc. (T) on Tuesday unveiled an ambitious plan to invest more than $250 billion over the next five years to expand and modernize its communications infrastructure across the United States.&nbsp;The multiyear funding push will focus on expanding fiber internet, 5G wireless coverage, and satellite-supported connectivity to meet growing demand for reliable digital access in cities, suburbs and rural regions.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Expanding Nationwide Connectivity</h2>The company said its partnership with AST SpaceMobile is expected to extend mobile connectivity to areas where traditional networks struggle to reach.&nbsp;<blockquote>"Today, we're committing more than $250 billion to increase U.S. connectivity competitiveness and expand access to AT&amp;T's leading ﬁber and wireless networks – the best way to get on the internet.”-John Stankey, Chairman and CEO, AT&amp;T</blockquote><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/T">AT&amp;T stock</a> inched 0.6% lower in Tuesday’s premarket. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘extremely bullish’ territory while message volume shifted to ‘high’ from ‘low’ levels in 24 hours.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Building For The Next Digital Era</h2>The telecom provider said it is also upgrading its public-safety infrastructure, including improvements to FirstNet, the dedicated network created for emergency responders.AT&amp;T said it is strengthening network security through its “Dynamic Defense” platform while introducing customer-focused features such as Wi-Fi personalization and enhanced data performance at crowded events.The company mentioned that tuning its communications networks is essential for technologies that rely on massive-scale data processing, such as AI-powered applications, smart infrastructure systems, and connected transportation.AT&amp;T currently employs about 110,000 people in the U.S. and plans to recruit thousands of additional technicians, including large hiring rounds in 2026.&nbsp;T stock has gained 0.9% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-bntx-stock-tumble-pre-market-today/cZdoYZmRIey">Why Did BNTX Stock Tumble 17% Pre-Market Today?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

 AT&T store, building exterior, Fifth Avenue, New York City, New York, USA. 

AT&T Is Spending $250B On Connectivity In The US – Here’s Where The Money Is Going 

AT&T said its partnership with AST SpaceMobile is expected to extend mobile connectivity to areas where traditional networks struggle to reach.

The telecom giant plans to deploy the funds over the next five years to scale fiber internet, 5G wireless networks and satellite connectivity.

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