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Terra is a decentralized financial payment network that rebuilds the traditional payment stack on the blockchain. Luna is the reserve currency of the Terra platform. It has three core functions: i) mine Terra transactions through staking, ii) ensure the price stability of Terra stablecoins and iii) provide incentives for the platform’s blockchain validators.

Terra Luna Classic

Terra Luna Classic is experiencing significant community buzz driven by anticipation for upcoming validator upgrades and potential token supply reduction measures. Investors are debating the long-term utility of the project, while social media sentiment remains polarized between those hoping for a major recovery and those skeptical of its historical volatility.

Far below the surface, where light no longer reaches and noise collapses into silence, the Sperm Whale endures.  It does not rely on speed or spectacle. It survives through mass, intelligence, and absolute awareness of its surroundings.  This project is shaped by the same principle — strength formed under pressure, movement guided by understanding, and conviction built where others cannot remain.  While the surface reacts, the deep decides.

The Sperm Whale

The Sperm Whale crypto community remains highly active as investors push for a breakout, with social sentiment focused on aggressive buy-the-dip strategies and hopes of erasing zeros. Despite skepticism surrounding its volatility and rotation into competing meme projects, supporters are actively organizing on social platforms to defend the price floor and fuel a potential move toward previous highs.

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The $DARTH token is currently trending as community members rally behind a "Daddy Wars" narrative against other projects, emphasizing a shift toward community-driven growth. Participants are actively debating the token's potential as a "May 4th" play, with many focused on aggressive social media promotion to gain momentum.

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust is a real estate investment trust, engages in investments and acquisitions in hotel properties. Its hotels are located in markets like Atlanta, Georgia, Boston, Massachusetts, Chicago, Illinois, Key West, Miami and Naples, Florida, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco, California, Nashville, Tennessee, New York, New York, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington. The company was founded by Jon E. Bortz on October 2, 2009 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust is drawing intense scrutiny as investors debate its long-term viability, citing persistent dividend stagnation, portfolio maintenance challenges, and mounting debt refinancing concerns. While the company pursues strategic asset sales to shore up its balance sheet, community sentiment remains deeply divided over its recovery potential amid broader hospitality sector headwinds.

PG&E Corp. operates as a holding company, which engages in generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity and natural gas to customers. It specializes in energy, utility, power, gas, electricity, solar, and sustainability. The company was founded on November 17, 1995 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

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PG&E (PCG) is trending as investors weigh strong data center energy demand against lingering concerns over wildfire-related liabilities. The community is actively discussing the stock's long-term infrastructure investment potential and its role as a defensive utility play amid ongoing market volatility.

Biohaven Ltd. is a global clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapies for people with neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases. The company was founded on May 2, 2022 and is headquartered in New Haven, CT.

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Biohaven is currently a focal point for investors as the company navigates a critical FDA appeal process for its spinocerebellar ataxia therapy, with the community actively speculating on the impact of recent leadership changes at the FDA on potential drug re-reviews. Discussions are dominated by the search for a new path forward following a prior rejection, balanced against strong institutional positioning and institutional conviction that the company's broader pipeline remains significantly undervalued.

AppLovin Corp. engages in the development and operation of a mobile marketing platform. It offers AppDiscovery, MAX, Adjust, and SparkLabs. Its software-based platform caters to mobile application developers to improve the marketing and monetization of applications. The company was founded by Andrew Karam, John Krystynak, and Adam Foroughi in 2011 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

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AppLovin is currently trending due to intense community debate surrounding its valuation and the effectiveness of its AI-driven ad engine, Axon, as investors weigh strong fundamental performance against broader sector skepticism. Community discussion is sharply divided between bulls highlighting upcoming earnings potential and margin expansion, and critics pointing to extreme volatility and concerns over institutional selling pressure.

McDonald's Corp. engages in the operation and franchising of restaurants. It operates through the following segments: U.S., International Operated Markets, and International Developmental Licensed Markets and Corporate. The U.S. segment focuses its operations on the United States. The International Operated Markets segment consists of operations and the franchising of restaurants in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Russia, Spain, and the U.K. The International Developmental Licensed Markets and Corporate segment consists of developmental licensee and affiliate markets in the McDonald’s system. The firm's products include Big Mac, Quarter Pounder with Cheese, Filet-O-Fish, several chicken sandwiches, Chicken McNuggets, wraps, McDonald's Fries, salads, oatmeal, shakes, McFlurry desserts, sundaes, soft serve cones, pies, soft drinks, coffee, McCafe beverages, and other beverages. The company was founded by Raymond Albert Kroc on April 15, 1955, and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.

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McDonald's Corp

McDonald's is currently trending due to intense social media scrutiny and heated debate surrounding a new product launch, which has sparked critical discussions about executive leadership and brand image. Market participants are also weighing the stock's defensive appeal and value-focused growth initiatives against broader concerns regarding consumer spending habits and sector-wide volatility.

Ethereum is a global, open-source platform for decentralized applications. In other words, it is a decentralized blockchain platform that enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and applications without central authority control. Unlike Bitcoin, which primarily functions as digital currency, Ethereum operates as a programmable global computer where developers can create any type of decentralized service.   The platform hosts over $14 billion in DeFi applications with hundreds of thousands of active users across financial protocols, NFT marketplaces, and gaming platforms. Its transition to Proof of Stake in September 2022 reduced energy consumption by over 99%, addressing environmental concerns while strengthening network security.  The network operates through thousands of independent validator nodes that process transactions and execute smart contracts on the Ethereum Virtual Machine. Smart contracts are self-executing programs written in Solidity that automatically carry out agreements when conditions are met, eliminating intermediaries like banks or brokers.   Validators stake ETH as collateral to propose and validate blocks, earning rewards for honest participation while facing penalties for malicious behavior. The EIP-1559 upgrade introduced a dynamic base fee mechanism that burns ETH with each transaction, creating deflationary pressure during high network activity when more ETH is burned than issued to validators.  Vitalik Buterin proposed Ethereum in 2013, but seven co-founders helped build it, including Gavin Wood who created Solidity and the EVM technical specification, and Joseph Lubin who founded ConsenSys. The project launched in July 2015 after raising over $18 million through crowdfunding, quickly becoming the largest blockchain developer community. Major milestones include the 2020 Beacon Chain launch, the 2021 London hard fork implementing fee burning, and the 2022 Merge to Proof of Stake.   Ether (ETH) serves multiple functions: paying transaction fees (gas), staking to secure the network and earn 3-5% annual yields, serving as collateral in DeFi protocols, and purchasing NFTs and digital assets. The asset is increasingly adopted by traditional institutions, with publicly traded companies adding ETH to corporate treasuries to generate staking yields while maintaining blockchain exposure, and in 2024, the SEC approved spot Ethereum ETFs, allowing traditional investors to gain exposure through conventional brokerage accounts.  Ethereum's roadmap focuses on dramatically increasing transaction capacity to over 100,000 per second, reducing confirmation times, and enhancing decentralization while maintaining security against future threats like quantum computing.

Ethereum

Ethereum is trending as traders debate the asset's ability to hold critical support levels while reacting to broader cryptocurrency market volatility and institutional accumulation patterns. Community sentiment is deeply divided between those focusing on technical breakout signals and others expressing frustration over price stagnation compared to other sectors.

What is Chronotech? Chrono.tech provides blockchain-based solutions for recruitment, HR and payment processes, reducing the barriers to accessing work and transferring funds securely in the global labor marketplace. The project’s suite of services - and native governance token TIME - are hosted on multiple blockchains and include LaborX.com, a peer-to-peer freelancer marketplace, TimeX.io, a Plasma-based cryptocurrency exchange; AUDT, an Australian dollar-backed stablecoin; and PaymentX, a crypto invoicing and payroll solution.  TIME token The TIME token is the native token of the Chrono.tech ecosystem and can be used within its products, e.g. to secure premium account status, as well as staking TIME on TimeWarp.finance to receive the revenues generated by all services. In November 2020, the original TIME token was upgraded to the new ERC677 standard, enabling it to be integrated with other DeFi protocols, allowing lower-cost transactions, and providing other advantages, while remaining fully ERC20-compatible. The new TIME 2.0 token contract also included up-to-date metadata about the project.  Chrono.tech products and ecosystem Chrono.tech aims to solve a series of problems in the global recruitment and employment markets. LaborX is Chrono.tech’s freelance work portal. The service allows freelancers and customers to organise work via digital agreements, powered by smart contracts. All payments are escrowed and made in cryptocurrency. Once a job is completed, escrowed payments are released automatically. A dispute resolution service is available in case of disagreement. TimeX is Chrono.tech’s cryptocurrency exchange. TimeX is a hybrid Plasma-based exchange that offers the benefits of both centralised and decentralised technologies. Use of Plasma allows for fast, secure trading of digital assets. The conventional interface provides a user-friendly trading experience. Based in Australia, TimeX is licensed and compliant with rules and best practices required by AUSTRAC, the country’s financial intelligence agency. TimeX is listed on CoinMarketCap https://coinmarketcap.com/exchanges/timex/ TimeWarp is the ecosystem’s DeFi yield farming application where TIME holders can stake their token to earn revenues generated by all products of the Chrono.tech product range. All 100% of revenues generated are being distributed to TIME holders on a weekly basis. AUDT is a stablecoin, hosted on the Ethereum blockchain and backed 1:1 with Australian dollars (AUD). Use of AUDT enables traders to move money into and out of the blockchain ecosystem from an Australian bank account, to store value in AUD on the blockchain and transfer funds anywhere in the world, quickly and easily. AUDT is one of the key fiat currencies traded on TimeX. AUDT is fully compliant with AUSTRAC requirements and undergoes regular audits conducted by a licensed, third party accounting firm. PaymentX is a multi-currency crypto payroll solution that enables individuals as well as businesses to integrate crypto payments into their day-to-day invoice processes. Contractors can submit professional invoices and specify a crypto wallet for payment. Companies can pay multiple invoices with one click, while the software converts the dollar-equivalent amount due into crypto automatically at the point of transaction, avoiding the need for manual calculations. TimeBridge is an in-house developed multi-blockchain tokenbridge that supports multiple blockchains such as Ethereum and BSC. It allows transferring of TIME tokens between networks.

Chronobank

Chronobank (TIME) is seeing renewed interest due to its extremely low circulating supply of 710,000 coins and potential for significant volatility. Community discussion is split between speculative bulls anticipating a major price rally and skeptics concerned about historical pump-and-dump patterns and recent protocol hacks.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Alphabet’s Class A shares surged nearly 34% last month, adding nearly $1.17 trillion to its market capitalization and making it the second most valuable company in the world.</li><li>Intel shares surged to a new all-time high as well during the last month, with Wedbush’s Dan Ives comparing the chipmaker’s comeback to Rocky Balboa.</li><li>Analysts at Schwab Center for Financial Research stated that the blended earnings growth rate for the information technology sector was high at 46.3% during the quarter.</li></ul>The Nasdaq Composite index gained more than 15% in April 2026, registering its best month since April 2020, while the S&amp;P 500 index ended the month with gains of 10%, its best since November 2020.Here’s how major U.S. indexes fared in April 2026:<div><figure class="table"><table class="ck-table-resized"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Index</td><td>April 2026 Performance</td><td>Previous Best</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq Composite</td><td>+15.3%</td><td>+15.5% (April 2020)</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq 100</td><td>+15.6%</td><td>+16.8% (October 2001)</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>+10.42%</td><td>+10.75% (November 2020)</td></tr></tbody></table></figure></div><h2 class="st-heading-2">GOOGL, INTC Rally On Blowout Earnings</h2>Technology stocks drove most of the gains during the month, with heavyweights such as Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL), Intel Corp. (INTC), Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN), and Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) among the major contributors.Alphabet’s Class A shares surged nearly 34% last month, adding nearly $1.17 trillion to its market capitalization and making it the second most valuable company in the world.Aiding the stock’s rally during April 2026 was Alphabet’s blowout first-quarter (Q1) performance, with the company reporting earnings per share (EPS) of $5.11 on revenue of $109.9 billion. According to Fiscal.ai data, Wall Street expected an EPS of $2.63 on revenue of $107.03 billion.Intel shares surged to a new all-time high as well during the last month, with Wedbush’s Dan Ives&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/dan-ives-intel-comeback-rocky-balboa-ai-trade-in-third-innings/cZBWzYEReTv">comparing</a> the chipmaker’s comeback to Rocky Balboa. Like Alphabet, Intel’s Q1 results also blew past Wall Street expectations. The company reported EPS of $0.29 on revenue of $13.6 billion, compared with estimates of $0.01 on $12.36 billion in revenue.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Semiconductor Stocks Make Bank On AI Spending</h2>Analysts at Schwab Center for Financial Research stated that the blended earnings growth rate for the information technology sector was high at 46.3% during the quarter. Blended refers to earnings that have been reported already, as well as estimates for those yet to report.“Investors appear to be viewing this industry as the safest way to participate in the AI trade and avoid AI disruption in software or overspending in hyperscalers,” said Nathan Peterson, director of derivatives research and strategy at the SCFR.The surge in tech stocks also reflected in the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLK) 20% gains during April 2026, its best month since October 2002. The PHLX Semiconductor Index also soared, gaining nearly 40% during the month.The firm stated that more than 90% of the S&amp;P 500 companies surpassed Wall Street estimates in calendar Q1, according to FactSet data as of April 24, 2026.Meanwhile, U.S. equities were mixed in Friday morning’s trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, rose 0.48%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) gained 0.92%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) fell 0.12%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF was in the ‘bullish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/soun-stock-200-dma-2026-just-once-will-q1-earnings-take-it-there/cZQVaXCRee1">SOUN Stock Has Barely Managed To Nudge Its 200-DMA In 2026 Just Once — Will Q1 Earnings Take It There?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Susquehanna analysts also noted that a third of SanDisk’s fiscal 2027 revenue is now contracted, and they see similar trends persisting in 2028 and beyond.</li><li>The firm also stated that SanDisk’s commitment to allocating 50% of its free cash flow to stock buybacks over the next two years will drive a 10% earnings accretion.</li><li>Analysts at Citi stated that the announcement of long-term customer agreements reduces the risk of cyclicality that SanDisk faces otherwise.</li></ul>SanDisk Corp. (SNDK) shattered Wall Street estimates with its third-quarter (Q3) earnings, but analysts highlighted the five long-term customer agreements as the key takeaway of the semiconductor company’s announcement.Analysts at Susquehanna were the most bullish on SanDisk’s prospects, doubling their price target to $2,000 from $1,000 while noting increased revenue visibility, according to TheFly. The firm has a ‘Positive’ rating on SNDK stock.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SNDK">SanDisk shares</a> were down more than 6% in Friday’s pre-market trade. SNDK was among the top trending tickers on Stocktwits at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">SanDisk’s Customer Agreements Reduce Cyclicality Risk, Say Analysts</h2>Susquehanna analysts also noted that a third of SanDisk’s fiscal 2027 revenue is now contracted, while adding that they see similar trends persisting in 2028 and beyond. The firm also stated that SanDisk’s commitment of using 50% of its free cash flow for stock buybacks over the next two years will drive a 10% accretion in earnings.Analysts at Citi stated that the announcement of long-term customer agreements reduce the risk of cyclicality that SanDisk faces otherwise. The firm hiked its price target for SNDK stock to $1,300 from $980 while keeping a ‘Buy’ rating.Jefferies highlighted that some of SanDisk’s long-term customer agreements stretch beyond 2030, while adding that the company remains one of its favorites. The firm stated that SanDisk’s Q3 report was “very strong,” while hiking its price target to $1,400 from $1,000 with a ‘Buy’ rating.Wells Fargo stated in its note that SanDisk’s New Business Model disclosures materially reduced the downside risk and improved the revenue visibility. The firm hiked its price target to $1,250 from $975, while keeping an ‘Equal Weight’ rating on the stock.Barclays hiked its price target for SanDisk to $1,200 from $750 while maintaining an ‘Equal Weight’ rating on the stock. The firm stated that SanDisk’s color regarding the customer agreements provides more confidence with respect to the company’s medium-term outlook.<h2 class="st-heading-2">SanDisk Says Customer Commitments Backed By Financial Guarantees</h2>SanDisk CEO David Goeckeler stated during an earnings call on Thursday that the customer commitments received by the company are backed by firm financial guarantees.“Last quarter, we were engaged in discussions with customers on multi-year supply partnerships, what we refer to as new business models or NBMs. I am pleased to share that we have successfully advanced those conversations with five multi-year partnerships signed so far. These partnerships are structured to lock in committed supply for our customers and committed financials for SanDisk,” he added.He said this represents a fundamental shift in the company’s business, focused on closer customer alignment, greater revenue visibility, and long-term value creation.“While we have made substantial progress, there are significant growth opportunities ahead, driven by the fundamental shift in underlying infrastructure requirements of artificial intelligence,” Goeckeler added.SanDisk reported earnings per share (EPS) of $23.41 on revenue of $5.95 billion, compared to Wall Street estimates of an EPS of $14.66 on revenue of $4.73 billion, according to Fiscal.ai data.The company forecast fourth-quarter (Q4) EPS of $30 to $33, on revenue of $7.75 billion to $8.25 billion. Wall Street expects SanDisk to report EPS of $23.44 on revenue of $6.63 billion.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Retail Traders React?</h2>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SNDK">SanDisk</a> trended in the ‘extremely bullish’ territory, with message volumes at ‘extremely high’ levels at the time of writing.One bullish user recommended investors buy the dip in the SanDisk stock.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/AVGOmysugardaddy/message/651983528</stembedurl>Another user stated that they love the SNDK stock and that they’ve held it since it was at $500.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Ambitious_Eli/message/651981389</stembedurl><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SNDK">SNDK stock</a> is up 362% year-to-date and 3,315% over the past 12 months. The S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY) is up 30% over the past 12 months, while the Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF (VUG) is up 32%.The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) is up 40% during this period, while the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) is up 52%.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/greg-abel-berkshire-hathaway-meeting-2026-will-be-slightly-different/cZQVcwTReed">Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel Reveals This Year’s Meeting Will Be A Little Different</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Wedbush analyst Matt Bryson raised his price target on SanDisk by 62% to $1,200 from $740 while maintaining an ‘Outperform’ rating.</li><li>The analyst noted that his estimate remains relatively conservative relative to end-market trends, adding that SanDisk has been able to raise memory module prices faster than the broader industry.</li><li>Bryson said the new price target reflects better-than-expected memory pricing conditions in the current quarter as well as a better pricing setup heading into the April-June quarter.</li></ul>SanDisk Corp. (SNDK) is expected to report a 178% year-on-year surge in revenue in the third quarter, according to Wall Street estimates, as the artificial intelligence-fueled memory price rally continues.According to data from Fiscal.ai, Wall Street analysts expect SanDisk to report revenue of $4.73 billion in the third quarter (Q3), compared to $1.7 billion during the same period a year ago.Meanwhile, according to the consensus estimate, SanDisk is expected to report earnings per share (EPS) of $14.66 in Q3, compared to a loss of $0.3 per share during the same period a year ago.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SNDK">SanDisk shares</a> were up more than 3% by Thursday mid-morning.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Wedbush Sees SNDK Stock Soaring Further</h2>According to TheFly, Wedbush analyst Matt Bryson raised his price target on SanDisk by 62% to $1,200 from $740 while maintaining an ‘Outperform’ rating.Bryson’s price target hike comes even as SNDK stock has surged by more than 364% year-to-date. The analyst noted that his estimate remains relatively conservative relative to end-market trends, adding that SanDisk has been able to raise memory module prices faster than the broader industry.Bryson added in the note that the new price target for SanDisk reflects better-than-expected memory pricing conditions in the current quarter as well as a better pricing setup heading into the calendar second quarter (Q2), which is the April to June period.Analysts at Melius Research stated earlier this week that they expect the AI memory cycle to continue through the end of the decade, adding that the market will eventually be ready to pay more for the higher margins and demand profiles that AI makes possible across the storage segment.BofA highlighted that this time around, it expects NAND pricing trends to persist for a longer cycle as demand shifts to data centers and AI inference.According to market research firm TrendForce, NAND prices are set to keep rising into 2026, with contract prices expected to climb another 70% to 75% sequentially in Q2, driven by AI and data center demand.The firm added that prices have already increased 85% to 90% in the first quarter.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Retail Traders React?</h2>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SNDK">SanDisk</a> trended in the ‘extremely bullish’ territory, with message volumes at ‘high’ levels at the time of writing.One user sounded optimistic about the stock’s prospects.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/BTFD432/message/651870131</stembedurl>Another user noted that memory demand has been running hot, driven by AI and tighter supply trends.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/stealingtime/message/651869158</stembedurl><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SNDK">SNDK stock</a> is up 364% year-to-date and 3,306% over the past 12 months. The S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY) is up 28% over the past 12 months, while the Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF (VUG) is up 31%.The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) is up 39% during this period, while the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) is up 51%.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-pce-index-march-2026-gdp-q1-2026/cZBMB5QRe4j">PCE Report: Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Rises 3.5% In March, Q1 GDP Comes In At 2%</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Analysts expect SanDisk to report revenue of $4.73 billion in the third quarter, compared to $1.7 billion during the same period a year ago, according to data from Fiscal.ai.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair&nbsp;Michael Selig&nbsp;told CoinDesk the agency is building artificial intelligence tools to review crypto filings and filter out weak applications.</li><li>The regulator plans to increase enforcement against fraud, market manipulation, and insider trading across crypto and prediction markets.</li><li>Selig said artificial intelligence is helping manage staffing cuts while supporting a rise in investigations.</li></ul>Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair&nbsp;Michael Selig&nbsp;reportedly said on Tuesday that the agency was developing artificial intelligence (AI) tools to review crypto registration filings and strengthen market oversight.Selig told CoinDesk in an&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/27/cftc-s-ai-will-review-u-s-crypto-registration-applications-chairman-tells-coindesk">interview</a> that the AI system would automatically flag incomplete applications, insufficient descriptions, or obvious errors, allowing weak filings to be rejected or moved to the back of the queue. He added that these tools would also highlight key information for staff, speeding up a process that was still largely manual. The CFTC was also training employees on Microsoft (MSFT) Copilot and building internal tools to analyze swap data and monitor trading activity.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MSFT">MSFT’s stock</a> was trading up 0.72% during afternoon trading hours. On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment around MSFT remained in the ‘bullish’ zone, while chatter levels around rose to ‘high’ from ‘normal’ from the past day.&nbsp;The CFTC Chair explained that the agency will step up enforcement against fraud, market manipulation, and insider trading across crypto markets. He also pointed to prediction markets, saying the agency will pursue participants suspected of abusing insider information.The push builds on recent digital asset classification&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2026-30-sec-clarifies-application-federal-securities-laws-crypto-assets">guidance</a> issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), aimed at giving market participants clearer regulatory boundaries.<h2 class="st-heading-2">AI Helps Offset Staffing Cuts</h2>The push toward AI comes as the agency faced internal resource constraints while taking on a broader mandate. Earlier this month, Selig&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/16/u-s-cftc-s-selig-says-ai-has-helped-make-up-for-staffing-cuts-at-key-crypto-watchdog">noted</a> that artificial intelligence helped offset staffing reductions of more than 20%, as the CFTC navigated federal workforce cuts while overseeing the fast-growing crypto and prediction markets sectors. Despite fewer personnel, he noted that the agency has already launched “numerous investigations,” signaling a more active enforcement posture.<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT5vC2zS5Qk">Speaking</a> at the Bitcoin 2026 conference on Monday, Selig emphasized a more proactive and innovation-friendly regulatory approach.He said the CFTC was focused on protecting software developers building on Bitcoin (BTC) and ensuring they are not unfairly targeted in the absence of clear rules. Selig added that the agency wanted to foster an environment in which developers could build in the United States while supporting responsible innovation.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> was trading at $76,002, down over 1% during the past day. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around BTC remained in the ‘bullish’ zone, while chatter stayed at ‘normal’ levels over the past day.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-crossexchange-trading-volume-spikes-fed-rate-cut/cZBobX5Redk">Bitcoin Cross-Exchange Trading Volume Spikes 136% Ahead Of Fed Rate Cut Decision</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Michael Selig, Chairman and Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

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Microsoft's $18B Australia AI push boosts its long-term outlook, but ETFs with MSFT exposure may offer a smarter, diversified way to tap the growth story.

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