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$RARI is an ERC-20 token that controls the RARI Foundation treasury and governs the Rarible protocol and RARI Chain. The token was issued in 2020 with a max. supply of 25 million $RARI.

Rarible

Rarible is trending as investors highlight its ultra-low circulating supply and small market cap as key catalysts for significant potential upside. The community is actively discussing the possibility of a major price breakout, with many drawing comparisons to previous market cycles and pinning hopes on upcoming exchange listings or an broader resurgence in the NFT sector.

Algorand is a scalable, secure, and decentralized digital currency and smart contract platform. Its protocol uses a variation of Proof-of-Stake (PoS) called Pure PoS (PPoS) to secure the network and reach consensus on block production. Developers can build decentralized applications (dApps) using familiar programming languages, including Python, which Algorand supports natively. Its infrastructure enables various use cases, including payment systems, digital identity solutions, supply-chain tracking, and financial services. The protocol's architecture allows for tokenization of assets and the development of smart contracts, while its technical specifications support both retail users seeking basic transaction capabilities and enterprises requiring more, complex, blockchain solutions.

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Algorand is currently a focal point for the community due to renewed institutional interest and a wave of activity surrounding its potential in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and post-quantum security research. Investors are actively debating the long-term viability of the project, weighing concerns over its historical price performance against optimism that new governance developments and potential regulatory clarity will drive future utility.

Grok's first token launched on Base, deployed directly on X with help of Bankr. Proof of deployment here, https://x.com/grok/status/1897949874961650169.  Join the DRB community if this story intrigues you, follow it as it unfolds into this new AI era.  Grok earns swap fees - Grok's trading wallet: 0xb1058c959987e3513600eb5b4fd82aeee2a0e4f9.  Articles, media coverages on $DRB featured here, https://linktr.ee/DRBtaskforce.  Our dev, is grok, one of the front-running candidate to achieve AGI.

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DebtReliefBot (DRB) is generating significant community excitement due to its unique ties to AI-driven token creation and its association with the Grok ecosystem, which users highlight for its substantial fee accumulation. Investors are closely monitoring the project for its low market cap and perceived early-stage potential within the Base ecosystem, often discussing it alongside the BNKR token as a key AI-to-AI innovation.

Monad is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain that processes 10,000 transactions per second with near-zero fees. The platform delivers high performance without compromising on security or decentralization, creating the infrastructure needed for complex applications that require high-frequency activity.  One of Monad’s key innovations lies in how it handles transaction processing. Instead of processing transactions one at a time like traditional blockchains, Monad processes multiple transactions simultaneously through parallel execution.   The system separates the agreement process from the execution process, allowing validators to first agree on which transactions to include and in what order, then having more time to execute those transactions without slowing down consensus. This approach, combined with a custom-built database called MonadDB, dramatically increases throughput while maintaining accuracy.  Monad also offers complete EVM compatibility, where applications built for Ethereum work on Monad without any code modifications, and users can connect with familiar wallets like MetaMask just as they would on Ethereum. Developers can immediately tap into Ethereum's established ecosystem of tools, libraries, and applications while benefitting from Monad’s performance improvements. The platform also runs on consumer-grade hardware rather than expensive specialized equipment, making it accessible for more people to participate in securing the network.  Monad has raised approximately 244 million dollars in total funding across multiple rounds. The company secured 19 million dollars in a seed round in February 2023 led by Dragonfly Capital, followed by a 225 million dollar Series A round in April 2024 led by Paradigm at a 3 billion dollar valuation. Other notable investors include Electric Capital, Greenoaks, Coinbase Ventures, and prominent angel investors such as Naval Ravikant.

Monad

Monad is seeing heightened trader attention as the community debates its potential as a high-performance Layer 1 alternative to established networks like Ethereum and Solana. Discussions are currently dominated by a mix of long-term optimism regarding its ecosystem growth and staking utility versus concerns over recent price volatility and token distribution schedules.

Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the development, acquisition, and commercialization of prescription drug products. Its products include Biorphen, Alaway Preservative Free, zonisamide oral suspension, topiramate oral suspension, lamotrigine for oral suspension, cysteine injection, and ephedrine ready-to-use injection. The company was founded in April 2017 and is headquartered in Deer Park, IL.

Eton Pharmaceuticals Inc

Eton Pharmaceuticals is currently trending due to its recent FDA approval for DESMODA, a milestone that community members view as a significant step in the company's evolution from a biotech hopeful to a revenue-generating commercial player. The community is actively discussing the stock's potential as an undervalued "hidden gem," citing strong recent financial performance, successful portfolio expansion, and an upcoming earnings report as key drivers for potential long-term growth.

BENQI is a decentralized non-custodial liquidity market protocol, built on Avalanche. The protocol enables users to effortlessly lend, borrow, and earn interest with their digital assets. Depositors providing liquidity to the protocol may earn passive income, while borrowers are able to borrow in an over-collateralized manner.

Benqi Finance

Benqi Finance is seeing significant community discussion driven by its status as a major DeFi project on the Avalanche network, with investors closely watching its total value locked and potential for real-world asset integration. While some holders express frustration over recent price volatility and accumulation struggles, many participants remain optimistic about its long-term utility and ecosystem growth alongside AVAX.

APA Corp. explores for oil and natural gas through its subsidiaries. It produces oil and gas with operations in the United States, Egypt and the United Kingdom, and exploration activities offshore in Suriname. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

APA Corporation

APA Corporation is trending as investors monitor ongoing Middle East geopolitical tensions and their impact on global oil supply chains, which historically drive volatility in energy equities. Community discussion remains focused on the company's operational leverage, exploration progress in Suriname, and speculation surrounding potential mergers or acquisitions within the energy sector.

Transocean Ltd. engages in the provision of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells. It also owns and operates offshore drilling fleets such as ultra-deepwater, harsh environment, deepwater, and midwater rigs. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Steinhausen, Switzerland.

Transocean Ltd

Transocean is trending as investors digest the company's recent securing of $1 billion in new drilling contracts alongside strategic debt reduction efforts, fueling optimism about its mid-term revenue visibility. Community sentiment is largely bullish, with active discussions focusing on the positive impact of rising day rates and the potential value-creation of the merger with Valaris.

LendingClub Corp. engages in the operations of digital marketplace banks. It operates through the LendingClub Bank and LendingClub Corporation (Parent Only) segments. The LendingClub Bank segment is involved in the provision of full complement of financial products and solutions, loans, leases, and deposits. The LendingClub Corporation (Parent Only) segment includes the holding company legal entity. The company was founded by Renaud Laplanche and Soulaiman Htite on October 2, 2006 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

LendingClub Corp

LendingClub is attracting significant community attention as investors debate its role as a conservative, undervalued fintech play compared to more aggressive growth competitors like SoFi. The discourse is heavily centered on upcoming earnings and investor day catalysts, with many focused on the potential impact of interest rate cuts on the company's profitability and credit performance.

ConocoPhillips is an exploration and production company, which engages in the exploration, production, transport, and marketing of crude oil, bitumen, and natural gas. It operates through the following geographical segments: Alaska, Lower 48, Canada, Europe, Middle East, and North Africa, Asia Pacific, and Other International. The Alaska segment explores for, produces, transports and markets crude oil, natural gas and NGLs. The Lower 48 segment consists of operations located in the 48 contiguous U.S. states and the Gulf of Mexico. The Canada segment refers to oil sands development in the Athabasca Region of northeastern Alberta and a liquids-rich unconventional play in western Canada. The Europe, Middle East, and North Africa segment includes operations in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea, Qatar, Libya, Equatorial Guinea and commercial and terminalling operations in the U.K. The Asia Pacific segment focuses on explorations and product operations in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Australia. The Other International segment handles exploration activities in Columbia and Argentina. The company was founded by Isaac Elder Blake on November 25, 1875 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Conoco Phillips

ConocoPhillips is currently attracting significant attention as investors react to a planned 20-25% reduction in its global workforce, a move widely interpreted as a cost-cutting measure to prepare for a lower oil price environment. The community is actively debating the stock's future amid this restructuring, with many investors weighing the company's long-term operational resilience against broader sector headwinds and ongoing volatility in commodity markets.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Microsoft endured its steepest quarterly decline since the 2008 financial crisis.</li><li>The company’s $5.5 billion investment in Singapore will position Microsoft’s technology at the core of Singapore’s digital economy.</li><li>Investors have grown cautious over the company’s ability to generate returns from its artificial intelligence investments.</li></ul><p>Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) has had a challenging start to 2026, emerging as the weakest performer in the first quarter, among the tech-heavy "Magnificent Seven" stocks, pressured by concerns over escalating infrastructure costs and delayed returns on AI investments.&nbsp;</p><p>However, on Wednesday, Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith unveiled a $5.5 billion investment in Singapore to expand cloud and AI infrastructure through 2029.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">Microsoft Is Doubling Down On AI Infrastructure</h2><p>This initiative targets the city-state’s emerging role as a regional AI hub and represents a long-term bet on positioning Microsoft’s technology at the core of Singapore’s digital economy.</p><p>Smith emphasized long-term spending on data centers, cloud services and cybersecurity systems. As part of the effort, more than 200,000 tertiary students across universities and vocational institutions will receive free access to Microsoft 365 Premium with Copilot for one year.&nbsp;</p><p>Microsoft said the initiative builds on similar programs introduced in the United States and aims to equip young people with practical AI experience before entering the workforce.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">AI Ambition Meets Investor Skepticism</h2><p>Investors have grown cautious over the company’s ability to generate returns from its artificial intelligence investments and the adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot.</p><p>Microsoft is attempting to expand revenue through its AI-powered productivity tool, Microsoft 365 Copilot. However, uptake has been limited, with only about 3% of commercial Office customers currently holding licenses, said the report.&nbsp;</p><p>However, the company’s Azure division continues to expand, with revenue growth of 39% in the December quarter and a backlog of $625 billion in commercial commitments.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MSFT">Microsoft stock</a> traded over 1% higher in Wednesday’s premarket. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘bullish’ territory amid ‘high’ message volume levels.&nbsp;</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_01_075139_png_a41a87b0e2.webp" alt="MSFT’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 08:30 a.m. ET on Apr.1, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="924" height="97"><figcaption>MSFT’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 08:30 a.m. ET on Apr.1, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">MSFT Stock Under Pressure</h2><p>Microsoft endured its steepest quarterly&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/msft-stock-heads-for-worst-quarter-since-2008-crisis-retail-wall-street-still-see-long-term-upside/cZ3rYv9RIjm">decline</a> since the 2008 financial crisis, shedding nearly a quarter of its market value in the first three months of 2026.&nbsp;</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/koyfin_20260401_080008459_png_c940224318.webp" alt="koyfin_20260401_080008459.png" width="2400" height="1240"><figcaption>Graph Shows Magnificent Seven Stocks' Performance In Q1&nbsp;</figcaption></figure><p>MSFT stock has declined by over 3% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;</p><p>Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/oracle-layoffs-hit-nearly-20-percent-of-workforce-surging-revenue-doubles-down-on-ai-push/cZ7HjA8RIno">Oracle Layoffs Hit Nearly 20% Of Workforce Despite Surging Revenue, As It Doubles Down On $150B AI Push</a></p><p><i>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.</i></p>

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>A U.S. district court has certified a class action lawsuit against Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang over disclosures tied to crypto-related GPU sales.</li><li>The lawsuit alleges Nvidia understated the extent of gaming revenue linked to cryptocurrency mining between 2017 and 2019.</li><li>Plaintiffs argue that Nvidia’s stock decline in November 2018 reflected previously undisclosed crypto exposure.</li><li>Nvidia has maintained that crypto mining accounted for only a limited portion of its overall business.</li></ul><p>Nvidia (NVDA) and CEO Jensen Huang are facing renewed legal scrutiny after a U.S. federal judge certified a class action lawsuit accusing the chipmaker and Huang of misleading investors about how much of its gaming GPU revenue was driven by crypto mining between 2017 and 2019.</p><p>According to the&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cand.336305/gov.uscourts.cand.336305.288.0.pdf">filing</a>, a federal judge in California granted the plaintiffs’ motion for class certification. This allows investors to proceed collectively in pursuing claims that Nvidia failed to disclose the scale of crypto-related demand embedded within its gaming business and misled shareholders about exposure to cryptocurrency mining.</p><p><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NVDA">NVDA stock&nbsp;</a>edged 0.1% lower in pre-market trade on Thursday amid weakness in the broader market. Retail sentiment around Nvidia on Stocktwits moved lower within ‘bearish’ territory over the past day, accompanied by chatter at ‘low’ levels.&nbsp;</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_26_060844_png_96c7fe55d5.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-26 060844.png" width="1363" height="130"><figcaption>NVDA retail sentiment and message volume on March 26 as of 6:05 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Nvidia Lawsuit Extends Eight-Year Run</h2><p>The lawsuit, first filed in 2018, alleges that Nvidia concealed more than $1 billion in GPU sales linked to cryptocurrency mining and that Huang downplayed the extent of that exposure. Plaintiffs argue that this led investors to underestimate the company’s vulnerability to swings in crypto demand.</p><p>In the Wednesday order, U.S. District Judge Haywood S. Gilliam Jr. said Nvidia failed to demonstrate that its statements about crypto mining revenue had no impact on its stock price.</p><p>After the case was initially&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1045810/000104581026000021/R21.htm">dismissed</a> in 2021, it was revived on appeal and later survived a challenge at the Supreme Court. The latest ruling now allows the case to proceed toward trial. Instead of individual investors chasing allegations separately, a class certification allows them to pursue claims collectively.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">Dispute Over Role Of Crypto Mining In Nvidia’s Gaming Revenue</h2><p>Since the lawsuit was initially filed in 2018, Nvidia’s position has been that crypto mining represented a relatively small portion of its business and that mining-related demand was largely tracked outside its core gaming segment.</p><p>However, according to the plaintiffs, a large portion of crypto-driven sales flowed through Nvidia’s GeForce gaming GPUs and was recorded within the gaming division, leaving the company more exposed to crypto market cycles than disclosed.</p><p>The filing points to Nvidia cutting its guidance in August 2018 after citing excess inventory and a drop in crypto-related demand. It also noted that Nvidia’s chief financial officer, Colette Kress, said following November that gaming performance fell short due to the slower sell-through of “post crypto channel inventory” and delayed price normalization following a “sharp crypto falloff.”</p><p>According to the complaint, Nvidia’s stock declined by about 28.5% over the two trading sessions following the November announcement, indicating a delayed recognition of the tech giant's cryptocurrency exposure. The certified class includes investors who purchased Nvidia shares between August 10, 2017, and November 15, 2018. A case management conference is scheduled for April 21, when the court is expected to outline the next steps.</p><p>“Investors who purchased NVIDIA in the 2017-2018 timeframe have done incredibly well, as our corporate strategy unfolded as we consistently predicted. We will address the complaint in court," an Nvidia spokesperson told Stocktwits in a statement.</p><p><strong>Read also:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-of-ai-hits-4-month-high-after-early-uber-investor-predicts-200x-rally/cZ3Yvk1RISv"><strong>‘Bitcoin Of AI’ Hits 4-Month High After Early Uber Investor Jason Calacanis Predicts 200x Rally For TAO</strong></a></p><p><i>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.</i></p><p><i><strong>Editor's Note: The story has been updated with a comment from Nvidia on the allegations.</strong></i></p>

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang addresses participants at the keynote of CES 2025 in Las Vegas.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The collaboration also extends the CrowdStrike Falcon platform into IBM Consulting’s managed Threat Detection and Response services and global X-Force Cyber Range experiences.</li><li>Within the SOC, IBM ATOM and Charlotte AI can now work together to analyze detections across endpoint, identity, and cloud environments.</li><li>Together, the firms&nbsp;are attempting to streamline investigation and response to reduce manual handoffs and help teams act before threats spread.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>CrowdStrike (CRWD) and IBM (IBM) on Wednesday announced that the two technology firms are expanding their strategic collaboration to advance agentic Security Operations Center (SOC) transformation.&nbsp;</p><p>Expanded strategic collaboration brings together CRWD’s Charlotte AI with IBM ATOM for coordinated, machine-speed response and integrates the Falcon platform with IBM Consulting’s managed security services and X-Force Cyber Range.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“Enterprises trust IBM to advance their security programs,” said Daniel Bernard, chief business officer&nbsp;at CrowdStrike.</p><p>At the time of writing, the shares of both the companies were marginally down in extended hours of trading.&nbsp;</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">More Details</h2><p>The collaboration also extends the CrowdStrike Falcon platform into IBM Consulting’s managed Threat Detection and Response services and global X-Force Cyber Range experiences, where the two companies will offer immersive cyber crisis simulations to help organizations prepare for emerging threats.</p><p>Within the SOC, IBM ATOM and Charlotte AI can now work together to analyze detections across endpoint, identity, and cloud environments, applying enterprise context to coordinate and execute containment decisions.</p><p>“Organizations are under pressure to accelerate response without increasing complexity,” said Dave McGinnis, Vice President, Global Managed Security Services, IBM. “By combining IBM ATOM with CrowdStrike’s Charlotte AI and delivering managed Threat Detection and Response services and Cyber Range validation with the Falcon platform, we’re helping enterprises operationalize coordinated, AI-driven response in real-world environments.”</p><p>Together, the companies are attempting to streamline investigation and response to reduce manual handoffs and help teams act before threats spread.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2><p>Retail sentiment around IBM and CRWD trended in ‘bearish’ territory.&nbsp;</p><p>Both IBM and CRWD shares are down almost 19% so far in 2026.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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Expanded strategic collaboration brings together CRWD’s Charlotte AI with IBM ATOM for coordinated, machine-speed response.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Apple is reportedly testing a dedicated Siri app for the iPhone, iPad and Mac later this year.</li><li>The report said that Apple is working to replace its existing on-device search system, Spotlight, with Siri.&nbsp;</li><li>Apple has been delaying the overhaul of its voice assistant Siri. Apple first unveiled its plans to update Siri during its WWDC event in 2024, however it was not released at the time.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>Apple Inc. is reportedly testing a standalone app for its Siri voice assistant alongside a new feature name as “Ask Siri” that will work across Apple’s software, as part of a broader artificial intelligence overhaul.&nbsp;</p><p>Apple also is modernizing Siri by giving it a fresh look and chatbot-like experience, Bloomberg news <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-24/ios-27-features-apple-ai-reboot-with-siri-app-new-interface-ask-siri-button">reported</a> on Tuesday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. The new Siri is slated to be unveiled June 8 at the iPhone maker’s Worldwide Developers Conference as part of the iOS 27 and macOS 27 operating systems, the report added.&nbsp;</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">Siri App</h2><p>Apple is reportedly testing a dedicated Siri app for the iPhone, iPad and Mac later this year. The app’s main interface will display prior conversations in either a list or a grid of rounded rectangles with text previews.&nbsp;</p><p>The report said that Apple is working to replace its existing on-device search system, Spotlight, with Siri. Apple users will still be able to trigger Siri via the power button or voice command, but the tech giant is testing a redesigned interface that replaces the glowing edges effect introduced in iOS 18, the report added.&nbsp;</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">Delays</h2><p>Apple has been delaying the overhaul of its voice assistant Siri. Apple first unveiled its plans to update Siri during its WWDC event in 2024, however it was not released at the time.</p><p>Apple initially announced that it would debut in spring 2025. The features were then delayed until this month and again till later this year, Bloomberg’s earlier report said. The company has been struggling to gain traction with its in-house Apple Intelligence and has been pushing to rebuild the AI platform.&nbsp;</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">Retail Reaction</h2><p>Retail sentiment around AAPL trended in ‘bearish’ territory amid ‘normal’ message volume.&nbsp;</p><p>Shares in the company have fallen 7.7% so far in 2026.&nbsp;</p>

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Hawley said that FICO’s price increases are most damaging to the Americans who can least afford them.</li><li>FICO has characterized its historical pricing as “underpriced,” yet the company’s financial performance tells a different story, the letter said.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>Shares of Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) fell nearly 6% on Monday after Republican Senator Josh Hawley in a letter said that it is launching an investigation into the company’s pricing practices for mortgage market services.&nbsp;</p><p>The Republican Senator sent a letter to FICO on Monday announcing his intentions to start an investigation into the company's price increases for credit scores.&nbsp;</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">Details</h2><p>“As Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and as a member of the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, I am investigating Fair Isaac Corporation’s pricing practices in the mortgage credit scoring market,” Hawley said as per the letter.&nbsp;</p><p>FICO has characterized its historical pricing as “underpriced,” yet the company’s financial performance tells a different story. FICO’s total revenue reached nearly $2 billion in fiscal year 2025, with the Scores segment alone generating $1.17 billion at operating margins of approximately 88%, the letter said.&nbsp;</p><p>Hawley further said that FICO’s price increases are most damaging to the Americans who can least afford them. “We investigate whether the charge is justified by competitive market forces or is instead an exercise of monopoly pricing power. An 88% operating margin and a compound annual growth rate of 100% in per-score pricing over five years are not hallmarks of a competitive market”.&nbsp;</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">What Does FICO Do?</h2><p>FICO&nbsp;is an analytics software firm that creates its own FICO score which is used by&nbsp;a majority of top lenders in the U.S. to gauge the credit history and risk associated with credit lending towards their customers.&nbsp;</p><p>Retail sentiment around FICO trended in ‘neutral’ territory amid ‘normal’ message volume&nbsp;at the time of writing. Shares in the company are down 37% so far in 2026.&nbsp;</p>

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Why Is Fico Stock Dropping Today?

The Republican senator sent a letter to FICO on Monday announcing his intentions to start an investigation into the company's price increases for credit scores. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Goldman Sachs kept a ‘Buy’ rating on the shares.</li><li>DELL in a 10-K filing this week disclosed that it has slashed its workforce by 10% or 11,000 employees in fiscal 2026.&nbsp;</li><li>Goldman sees the reduction in workforce as supportive of the company's guidance for operating expenses.</li></ul><p>Dell Technologies (DELL) shares jumped nearly 2% during extended hours of trading on Friday after an analyst at Goldman Sachs raised the price target on the stock.&nbsp;</p><p>Goldman Sachs analyst Katherine Murphy raised the firm's price target on Dell Technologies to $195 from $180 and kept a ‘Buy’ rating on the shares.</p><p>Analyst in a research note to investors said that DELL disclosed that its headcount was down 10% year-over-year to 97,000 employees, the third consecutive year when headcount declined by 10%, which the&nbsp;analyst sees as supportive of the company's guidance for operating expenses to grow low single digits in FY27.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">Headcount</h2><p>DELL in a 10-K filing this week disclosed that it has slashed its workforce by 10% or 11,000 employees in fiscal&nbsp;year 2026.&nbsp;</p><p>The company spent $569 million in severance payments in ​this period, compared with $693 million a year ​ago, its annual report showed. Dell had about&nbsp;⁠97,000 employees as of&nbsp;Jan. 31, down ​from about 108,000 employees a year ago. Its ​workforce had declined by about 10% in&nbsp;fiscal year 2025.</p><p>DELL, earlier this year, announced a 20% hike in its cash dividend and said that it will purchase an additional $10 billion of its own shares.&nbsp;</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">AI-Enforced Layoffs</h2><p>According to a Reuters <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/meta-planning-sweeping-layoffs-ai-costs-mount-2026-03-14/">report</a>, technology giant&nbsp;Meta Platforms (META) was reportedly planning to slash about 20% of its workforce. The company laid off 11,000 of its staff in November 2022, or around 13% of its workforce at the time.&nbsp;</p><p>Mark Zuckerberg has been pushing Meta to ​compete more strongly in the generative AI field. The company has offered huge pay packages with several earning in the hundreds of millions.&nbsp;Meta recently said that it plans to invest $600 billion to build data centers ‌by 2028.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">Retail Reaction</h2><p>Retail sentiment around DELL stock trended in the ‘bullish’ territory amid ‘high’ message volume.</p><p>Shares of DELL shares have risen almost 23% so far in 2026.</p><p><i>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.</i></p>

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