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Hims & Hers Health, Inc. operates a telehealth consultation platform. It connects consumers to healthcare professionals, enabling them to access medical care for mental health, sexual health, dermatology and primary care. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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Hims & Hers is generating significant buzz as investors track potential catalysts like peptide reclassification and the expansion of the HERS platform, which is rapidly climbing app store rankings. While the community is sharply divided between those betting on a major short squeeze and others expressing frustration over price volatility, the conversation remains centered on the company's long-term growth potential in the telehealth and weight-loss markets.

SoFi Technologies, Inc. is a financial service platform, which engages in the provision of student loan refinancing options to the private student loan market. It operates through the following segments: Lending, Technology Platform, and Financial Services. The Lending segment offers personal loans, student loans, home loan products, and related servicing activities. The Technology Platform segment focuses on technology products and solutions revenue. The Financial Services segment includes the SoFi Money product, SoFi Invest product, SoFi Credit Card product, SoFi Relay personal finance management product, and other financial services. The company was founded in April 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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SoFi Technologies is surging as investors react to a series of strategic infrastructure advancements, including its adoption of FedNow for instant payments, alongside intense community debate regarding short-seller activity and potential S&P 500 inclusion. Shareholders are actively discussing a possible short squeeze and bullish technical momentum, with many using the stock's recent volatility as a focal point for long-term sentiment shifts.

Robinhood Markets, Inc is a financial services platform, which engages in the provision of retail brokerage and offers trading in U.S. listed stocks and Exchange Traded Funds, related options, and cryptocurrency trading, as well as cash management, which includes debit cards services. The company was founded by Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Prafulkumar Bhatt in 2013 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

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Robinhood Markets Inc

Robinhood is trending as traders react to the SEC's approval of a rule change that eliminates the minimum equity requirement for pattern day trading, fueling expectations for a massive surge in retail trading volume and revenue. Investors are heavily debating the sustainability of this price momentum and the long-term impact of increased retail activity on the platform's order flow monetization.

Rumble, Inc. engages in operating an online neutral video platform. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Canada, and Other. The company was founded in October 2013 by Chris Pavlovski and is headquartered in Longboat Key, FL.

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Rumble Inc

Rumble is trending as investors bet on a potential short squeeze, fueled by high short interest and expectations surrounding the upcoming completion of the Northern Data acquisition. The community is actively discussing the stock's long-term growth potential tied to Tether's increased ownership and cloud infrastructure partnerships.

Brand Engagement Network, Inc. engages in the provision of conversational artificial intelligence assistants with the purpose of transforming engagement and analytics for businesses through security-focused, multimodal communication and human-like artificial intelligence assistants. The firm is also involved in delivering highly personalized, multi-modal artificial intelligence engagement with a focus on industries where there is a massive workforce gap and an opportunity to transform how consumers engage with networks, providers, and brands. The company is founded on March 14, 2024 and is headquartered in Greenwood Village, CO.

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Brand Engagement Network is experiencing intense volatility and community speculation, driven by a tight squeeze setup characterized by high cost-to-borrow rates, near-maximum utilization, and low share availability. Investors are actively debating the potential for a repeat of previous parabolic runs, closely watching for upcoming earnings catalysts and the potential for a forced short covering as retail holders emphasize locking the float.

IonQ, Inc. develops and manufactures quantum computers. The firm specializes in quantum computing and quantum information processing. The company was founded by Christopher Monroe and Jung Sang Kim in 2015 and is headquartered in College Park, MD.

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IonQ is trending due to a wave of positive catalysts, including a DARPA contract win, a breakthrough in photonic interconnect technology, and positive momentum from the quantum computing sector as a whole. The community is actively debating the stock's long-term potential as a pure-play quantum leader versus concerns over its persistent unprofitability and history of volatile price swings.

D-Wave Quantum, Inc. engages in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It provides customers with access to the company’s quantum computing systems via the cloud in the form of quantum computing as a service. It offers professional services such as customer assistance in identifying and implementing quantum-computing applications. The company was founded on January 25, 2022 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

D-Wave Quantum Inc

D-Wave Quantum is trending as investors debate the stock's future amid sector-wide volatility and ongoing discussions regarding the competitive landscape of quantum computing hardware. While some participants are capitalizing on speculative momentum and long-term potential, others are expressing caution due to high valuations, lack of profitability, and lingering concerns about the company's long-term commercial scalability.

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 trending amid intense community speculation regarding the potential passage of the Clarity Act and ongoing discussions about its utility in cross-border payments. Investors remain sharply divided between those accumulating positions in anticipation of a major institutional breakout and vocal skeptics frustrated by the coin's stagnant price action relative to broader market gains.

Reddit, Inc. operates an entertainment, social networking, and news website where registered community members can submit content. The firm provides online news services where users can select and rank web content. It also offers a personalized filter on the day's story, using previous votes to determine what new things the user might like to read. The company was founded by Steven Ladd Huffman and Alexis Ohanian on June 23, 2005 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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Reddit is seeing significant market activity as investors weigh bullish long-term growth prospects against concerns over its premium valuation and exposure to macro-sensitive ad spending. The community is actively debating the stock's potential for recovery following recent price target adjustments and its role as a key data provider for AI model training.

Rigetti Computing, Inc. provides full-stack quantum computing services. It serves global enterprise, government, and research clients through its Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services platform. The company was founded by Chad Rigetti in 2013 and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA.

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Rigetti Computing is experiencing high volatility as investors weigh the company's long-term quantum research initiatives against broader concerns over profitless tech valuations and potential dilution. The community remains deeply divided, with bulls pointing toward high-level government partnerships and sector growth, while bears emphasize consistent missed product milestones and significant cash burn.

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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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