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

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Netflix is facing a volatile reaction as investors weigh a strong earnings beat against disappointing forward guidance and the unexpected departure of co-founder Reed Hastings from the board. The community remains deeply divided, with some traders capitalizing on the post-earnings sell-off to hunt for a dip, while others are bracing for further downside amid concerns over slowing growth and shifting consumer sentiment.

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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Ripple (XRP) is capturing investor attention as it trades around key resistance levels, with the community closely tracking potential legislative progress on the Clarity Act. While sentiment remains divided between long-term holders anticipating institutional adoption through real-world utility and skeptics frustrated by sluggish price action, the discourse is dominated by debates over its future role in global payment infrastructure versus its perceived underperformance compared to other major crypto assets.

IREN Ltd. is a vertically integrated data center business powering the future of Bitcoin, AI and beyond with renewable energy. It is strategically located in renewable-rich, fiber-connected regions across the US and Canada. IREN’s large-scale, grid-connected facilities are purpose-built for the next generation of power-dense computing applications. The company was founded by Daniel Roberts and William Roberts on November 6, 2018, and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

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IREN is trending as traders speculate on a potential breakout driven by nearing energization milestones at its Sweetwater facility and the high anticipation of a major AI infrastructure deal. The community is actively debating the company's competitive standing against peers like NBIS, weighing the impact of share dilution against the massive value of its secured power capacity and AI compute expansion.

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WeShop Holdings Limited is currently experiencing extreme volatility driven by a classic low-float short squeeze, with the community actively comparing its rapid price action to recent market runners like $BIRD and $MYSE. While bullish investors are aggressively pushing for higher price targets and highlighting massive volume, skeptics are warning that this is a high-risk pump-and-dump scheme prone to sudden reversals and frequent trading halts.

Intel Corp. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of computer products and technologies. It delivers computer, networking, data storage, and communications platforms. The firm operates through the following segments: Client Computing Group (CCG), Data Center and AI (DCAI), Intel Foundry Services (IFS), and All Other. The CCG segment consists of platforms designed for notebooks, 2-in-1 systems, desktops, tablets, phones, wireless and wired connectivity products, and mobile communication components. The DCAI segment delivers solutions to cloud service providers and enterprise customers, along with silicon devices for communications service providers and high-performance computing customers. The IFS segment refers to full stack solutions created from the foundry industry ecosystem. The All Other segment represents results from other non-reportable segments and corporate-related charges. The company was founded by Robert Norton Noyce and Gordon Earle Moore on July 18, 1968, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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Intel is currently surging as the market prices in the potential of its foundry business, fueled by high-profile collaborations with major tech giants and optimistic price target hikes from analysts citing insatiable server CPU demand. The community is actively debating the stock's transition from a legacy tech play to a central AI infrastructure provider, with significant chatter focused on high-stakes options positioning and upcoming earnings volatility.

Lucid Group, Inc. manufactures electric vehicles. It designs, develops, and builds energy storage systems for electric vehicles and supplies automakers with the battery pack system needed to power hybrid, plug-in, and electric vehicles. The company was founded in December 2007 and is headquartered in Newark, CA.

Lucid Group Inc

Lucid is trending as the market reacts to the appointment of a new CEO, Silvio Napoli, and a major capital infusion led by a $750 million investment from the PIF and Uber. Despite the news, investors are divided, with many debating the impact of ongoing share dilution, operational challenges, and concerns over the company's long-term path to profitability.

Navitas Semiconductor Corp. engages in the development of ultra-efficient gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors. Its GaN power ICs integrate GaN power with drive, control and protection to enable charging, power density, and energy savings for mobile, consumer, enterprise, eMobility and new energy markets. The company was founded by Daniel Kinzer, Nick Fichtenbaum, Gene Sheridan, and Jason Zhang on August 12, 2020 and is headquartered in Torrance, CA.

Navitas Semiconductor Corp

Navitas Semiconductor is trending as the community debates its strategic positioning in the AI data center power market, specifically regarding its 800V GaN-based solutions and potential for institutional adoption. Traders are actively analyzing recent insider appointments, competitive dynamics with major semiconductor incumbents, and the stock's high volatility as they weigh the potential for a breakout against concerns over dilution and short-term price manipulation.

AXT, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture and distribution of compound and single element semiconductor substrates. It also sells specialty material substrates and raw materials used to make substrates and other related products. The company was founded by Morris S. Young and Davis Zhang in 1986 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

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AXTI is currently experiencing intense volatility fueled by massive retail FOMO, speculative options flow, and conflicting institutional reports regarding its role as a key supplier for AI infrastructure. The community remains sharply divided between bulls betting on indium phosphide bottlenecks and bears citing extreme valuation concerns, insider selling, and potential dilution risks ahead of upcoming earnings.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. engages in the design and manufacture of space launch vehicles. It offers Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and orbital transfer vehicles. The company was founded by Thomas E. Markusic, Mark Watt, and Max Polyakov in January 27, 2017 and is headquartered in Cedar Park, TX.

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Firefly Aerospace is trending following the successful launch of its Alpha rocket and an optimistic price target update from Roth Capital, fueling investor enthusiasm for its lunar and defense programs. The community is actively discussing the stock's potential for a broader valuation re-rating, contrasting its diversified aerospace software strategy against peers while weighing momentum against short-term volatility.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Vice President JD Vance and top officials met Iranian counterparts in Islamabad for the first direct discussions since 1979.&nbsp;</li><li>The Pakistan-mediated “Islamabad Talks” transitioned from indirect to face-to-face discussions, aiming to transform a weak truce into a lasting deal.</li><li>Lebanon tensions impacted diplomacy, with Israeli attacks reportedly killing civilians and PM Salam postponing a US-UN trip due to the turmoil.</li></ul>US Vice President JD Vance and senior American officials have held direct, face-to-face talks with an Iranian delegation in Islamabad, the White House confirmed—marking the first such high-level engagement between the two countries since Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, a gap of 47 years.The White House reportedly <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cn4v0xm9y0kt">confirmed</a> that US Vice President JD Vance and top officials met with an Iranian team in Islamabad, the first high-level contact between the two nations since Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution, according to reports.The Associated Press <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-israel-trump-lebanon-april-11-2026-2be904aee3f804892336730279e054b9">reported</a> that Vance met with Iranian officials in person as part of the high-stakes diplomatic effort. The US team included envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, signifying an increase in Washington's role. The direct interaction marks a significant step after weeks of indirect conversations mediated by Pakistan, with both parties now talking face-to-face for the first time in decades.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Vance Arrives For ‘Make-or-Break’ Talks</h2>Vance arrived in Pakistan earlier on Saturday to oversee efforts to resolve the US-Israeli crisis with Iran. <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-iran-peace-talks-stop-america-first-stance/cZJjkpZRIMe">The "Islamabad Talks,"</a> led by Pakistan, are seen as a key effort to transform a fragile truce into a long-term accord. Pakistan has positioned itself as a crucial mediator, holding delegations under strict security as it seeks a long-term settlement.Developments in Lebanon continue to cast a pall on the talks.According to an Al Jazeera&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/4/11/iran-war-live-us-negotiators-due-to-arrive-in-pakistan-for-ceasefire-talks">report</a>, Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon killed civilians and emergency professionals, including a paramedic and a member of the Lebanese Civil Defense, in the towns of Kfar Sir, Zefta, and Toul in the Nabatieh area. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/nawafsalam/status/2042959998603452658">announced</a> on Saturday that has postponed a scheduled trip to the United Nations and the United States due to the "current internal situation" in Lebanon, adding to political tensions.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/nawafsalam/status/2042959998603452658" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_11_at_12_29_35_PM_png_4b47cd4db5.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-11 at 12.29.35 PM.png" width="804" height="334"></a><figcaption>Lebanese Primie Minister on postponing trip to USA and the United nations. Source: @@nawafsalam/x</figcaption></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">The Invesco QQQ ETF (QQQ)</a>, which tracks the performance of the Nasdaq-100 Index, ended Friday essentially flat at around $610, slipping marginally by about 0.01% on the day.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/XLE">Street Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE)</a>, a benchmark ETF for US energy stocks that is heavily tied to oil prices and energy demand trends, underperformed, closing down roughly 0.68% to $56.94, reflecting weakness in energy stocks. Meanwhile, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund (USO)</a> closed down about 1.69% on Friday.Get updates to this story developing directly on Stocktwits.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/trumplinked-wlfi-crashes-to-record-low/cZJj8WaRIMB">Trump-Linked WLFI Crashes To Record Low After $150M Borrowing Raises Red Flags</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Pakistani Premier Sharif holds talks with Iranian delegation. (Photo by Iranian Foreign Ministry/Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images)

After 47 Years, US And Iran Begin Direct Talks While US Vice President Vance Leads Negotiations

According to Al Jazeera, Israeli air attacks in southern Lebanon killed civilians and emergency personnel while negotiation talks took place in Pakistan.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Pakistan has positioned itself as an impartial mediator when JD Vance came to Islamabad for crucial US-Iran negotiations on Saturday.</li><li>The diplomatic effort came after a dramatic escalation that included threats of dire military repercussions and warnings from Donald Trump regarding the Strait of Hormuz.</li><li>Iran denounced US rhetoric, referring to Trump's remarks as "ignorant," but Pakistani leadership continued to engage in backchannel communication.</li></ul>On Saturday, US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Islamabad for high-stakes talks with Iranian officials, as part of a fresh diplomatic effort aimed at settling down the current US-Israeli dispute with Iran.Pakistan is hosting the negotiations, which are known as the "Islamabad Talks." Delegations from both Washington and Tehran came with tight security,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/4/11/iran-war-live-us-negotiators-due-to-arrive-in-pakistan-for-ceasefire-talks">reported</a> Al Jazeera.Vance's visit is one of the highest-level US interactions since hostilities began in late February, indicating Washington's desire to pursue a diplomatic settlement. Iranian negotiators are also anticipated to prioritize cease-fire guarantees, regional security assurances, and sanctions-related issues. Pakistan's stance as host highlights its efforts to present itself as a neutral mediator in a very explosive geopolitical issue.&nbsp;The negotiations follow a period of significant escalation prompted by US President Donald Trump's threats. Trump allegedly&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-confirms-iran-attacks-8pm-strait-of-hormuz-negotiations-fail-dow-falls/cZJJUhARIpD">set a deadline</a> on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to Fox News presenter Bret Baier.In a Truth Social post, Trump claimed that a "whole civilization will die tonight," while also mentioning the potential of "complete and total regime change" in Iran. Tehran condemned the statements, with a government spokeswoman calling them a sign of "ignorance," according to CNN. Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan's prime minister, stepped in to mitigate the situation after President Donald Trump threatened Iran with an explosive&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-issues-stark-warning-to-iran-again/cZJ5LFHRIoJ">post</a> on Sunday.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Iranian Delegation Meets Pakistan’s Prime Minister</h2>According to Al Jazeera’s report citing Iran’s Tasnim news agency, an Iranian delegation headed by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and accompanied by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited and spoke with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.According to the report, Indonesia welcomed the development and described the meetings as an "encouraging" move toward diplomacy. "We encourage all parties to consolidate de-escalation and advance a peaceful and sustainable solution," said Indonesian foreign ministry spokesperson Vahd Nabyl, emphasizing moderation and sovereignty.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Retail Users Are Reacting?</h2><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">The Invesco QQQ ETF (QQQ)</a>, which tracks the performance of the Nasdaq-100 Index, ended Friday essentially flat at around $610, slipping marginally by about 0.01% on the day.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/XLE">Street Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE)</a>, a benchmark ETF for US energy stocks that is heavily tied to oil prices and energy demand trends, underperformed, closing down roughly 0.68% to $56.94, reflecting weakness in energy stocks.&nbsp;On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around QQQ remained in ‘extremely bearish’ territory, while retail sentiment around XLE remained in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day. Chatter for QQQ remained at ‘high’ levels while chatter around XLE stayed at ‘normal’.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/circle-lets-banks-tap-stablecoins-without-the-hassle-of-crypto-infrastructure-in-new-usdc-payments-platform/cZJf3S4RIAm">Circle Lets Banks Tap Stablecoins Without The Hassle Of Crypto Infrastructure In New USDC Payments Platform</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance Leads U.S. Delegation In Peace Talks With Iran In Pakistan. (Photo by Jacquelyn Martin - Pool/Getty Images)

JD Vance Lands In Islamabad For High-Stakes Peace Talks With Iran

As demands for de-escalation increased worldwide, Indonesia reportedly welcomed the negotiations as an "encouraging" step toward a peaceful, long-lasting settlement.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>According to Tom Lee,&nbsp; cryptocurrencies, particularly Ethereum, along with energy, large-cap tech, software, and financials, are set to lead the market higher.</li><li>Lee said widespread market repositioning has already occurred during the war, with much of the S&amp;P 500 experiencing rolling declines.</li><li>He warned that an ‘inflation shock’ could still impact markets, with uncertainty around its scale and timing.</li></ul>Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Chairman Tom Lee said stocks may be on track to revisit all-time highs, even as he warned that an ‘inflation shock’ could still hit the economy in the months ahead.“I think the bottom is in,” Lee said in an&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/04/08/tom-lee-the-stock-market-bottom-is-in.html">interview</a> with CNBC. “I think stocks are now in the process to go back to their all-time highs.”When asked how he expects the proposed bull run to play out, Lee said cryptocurrency and Ethereum (ETH) – which is also the altcoin backing Bitmine’s digital asset treasury (DAT) strategy – have been the top-performing assets.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ethereum">Ethereum’s price</a> dipped below $2,200 after falling 3.3% in the last 24 hours. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Ether remained in ‘neutral’ territory over the past day, accompanied by chatter at ‘high’ levels.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_09_090029_png_02f9c7ad00.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-09 090029.png" width="1258" height="136"><figcaption>ETH retail sentiment and message volume on April 9 as of 9:15 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Meanwhile,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BMNR">BMNR’s stock</a> traded flat in pre-market trade, with retail sentiment moving to ‘neutral’ from ‘bearish’ over the past day and chatter staying at ‘low’ levels.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_09_090018_png_e212147d6b.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-09 090018.png" width="1259" height="152"><figcaption>BMNR retail sentiment and message volume on April 9 as of 9:15 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>On the equities side, he pointed to energy stocks, the Magnificent 7 , software, and financials to lead the market. In pre-market trade on Thursday, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/XLE">Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE)</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MAGS/">Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS)</a> moved higher, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IGV/">iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV)</a> edged lower.&nbsp;Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around the MAGS on Stocktwits remained in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day, accompanied by ‘normal’ levels of chatter. Meanwhile, retail sentiment around IGV on Stocktwits improved to ‘neutral’ from ‘extremely bearish’ over the past day, and chatter increased to ‘high’ from ‘low’ levels.&nbsp;Retail sentiment around XLE also improved, but only to ‘bearish’ from ‘extremely bearish’ territory. Chatter remained at ‘normal’ levels.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">‘Inflation Shock’ Is Still In The Making, Says Tom Lee</h2>Despite his constructive view on equities, Lee cautioned that inflation pressures have not fully worked through the system. “There’s still a shock rippling through the economy,” he said. “I think there’s an inflation shock still coming.”He compared the potential impact to a wave, noting uncertainty around its magnitude and timing. “We just don’t know the amplitude,” Lee said, adding that markets may still need to adjust depending on how the shock develops.According to him, the recent uncertainty caused by the U.S.-Iran war led alot of market repositioning. “Something like 70% of the S&amp;P has been through a rolling bear market. The summer&nbsp;lull&nbsp;won’t be as deep,” Lee stated. The Commerce Department on Thursday <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-pce-index-february-2026-gdp-q4-revision/cZJW3iNRIru">reported</a> that the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Index, which is the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge of inflation, moved 2.8% higher in February on an annualized basis, in line with forecasts.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-etf-bleed-continues-msbt-31-million-inflows-fails-to-reverse-trend/cZJWPpiRIr8">Bitcoin ETF Bleed Continues: MSBT Fails To Reverse Flows Despite $31 Million Inflows On Debut</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

FundStrat Global Advisors Managing Partner Tom Lee speaks onstage at Yahoo Finance All Markets Summit on October 25, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Yahoo)

Tom Lee Warns Of ‘Inflation Shock’ But Sees Crypto, Energy, Magnificent 7 On Track To Hit Record Highs

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>There is no firm date set for her retirement, per a Reuters report.</li><li>The ongoing conflict in the Middle East could reshape her plans.&nbsp;</li><li>Her exit would end more than four decades at the Houston-based oil producer, where she became the first woman to become the CEO of a major U.S. oil company.&nbsp;</li></ul>Occidental Petroleum (<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/OXY">OXY</a>) shares closed more than 4% higher on Thursday after reports that its CEO, Vicki Hollub, is preparing to retire from her role.&nbsp;According to Reuters, Hollub, touted as the most powerful woman in the U.S. oil industry, plans to make a formal ‌announcement later this year. Richard Jackson, who was elevated to chief operating officer in October, is primed to&nbsp;take over as the CEO&nbsp;after Hollub's departure, Reuters reported, citing people familiar with the matter.&nbsp;There is no firm date set for her retirement, the report added, and&nbsp;noted that&nbsp;the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could reshape her plans.&nbsp;A company spokesperson did not confirm the news and told Reuters that it doesn’t comment on speculation.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Her Tenure</h2>Hollub’s departure would conclude over forty years at the Houston-based oil company, where she made history as the first woman to serve as CEO of a major U.S. oil firm. Before this, she oversaw Oxy's Permian Basin operations, transforming the company into one of the leading operators in the country's largest oil-producing region, the report said.&nbsp;A transitional period is expected, the report said. This could include Hollub remaining in an advisory capacity to the new CEO, or announcing she ​will step down at a future date, with Jackson ​named CEO-designate. She is expected to remain ⁠on the company's board, report added.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Retail Sentiment</h2>Retail sentiment around OXY trended in ‘neutral’ territory amid ‘normal’ message volume.&nbsp;Shares in the company have risen 56% so far this year.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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