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GameStop Corp. engages in offering games and entertainment products through its ecommerce properties and stores. The firm’s stores and ecommerce sites operate primarily under the names GameStop, EB Games, and Micromania. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe. The company was founded by Daniel A. DeMatteo in 1996 and is headquartered in Grapevine, TX.

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GameStop is trending as investors gear up for the upcoming earnings report, with heated community debate surrounding CEO compensation proposals and persistent speculation about potential large-scale acquisitions. The conversation remains heavily focused on alleged market manipulation and short-interest dynamics, keeping market participants on high alert for volatility as the earnings date approaches.

Super Micro Computer, Inc. engages in the distribution and manufacture of information technology solutions and other computer products. Its products include twin solutions, MP servers, GPU and coprocessor, MicroCloud, AMD solutions, power supplies, SuperServer, storage, motherboards, chassis, super workstations, accessories, SuperRack and server management products. The company was founded by Charles Liang, Yih-Shyan Liaw, Sara Liu, and Chiu-Chu Liu Liang in September 1993 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

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Super Micro Computer remains under intense scrutiny after a federal indictment revealed that former employees and a co-founder allegedly used shell companies and falsified documents to smuggle controlled technology to China. While the company stated it is cooperating with authorities and was not named as a defendant, investors are heavily debating the potential for long-term reputational damage, the risk of institutional divestment, and whether the business can maintain its AI market share amidst the fallout.

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SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) is experiencing intense downward pressure and high volatility as investors aggressively sell off precious metals, defying the traditional 'safe haven' narrative during geopolitical conflict. The community is actively debating whether this is a temporary liquidity-driven shakeout caused by margin calls and institutional rebalancing, or a fundamental shift in sentiment as the dollar strengthens and investors pivot toward high-yield alternatives.

Tesla, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of electric vehicles and energy generation and storage systems. It operates through the Automotive and Energy Generation and Storage segments. The Automotive segment includes the design, development, manufacture, sale, and lease of electric vehicles as well as sales of automotive regulatory credits. The Energy Generation and Storage segment is involved in the design, manufacture, installation, sale, and lease of solar energy generation, energy storage products, and related services and sales of solar energy systems incentives. The company was founded by Jeffrey B. Straubel, Elon Reeve Musk, Martin Eberhard, and Marc Tarpenning on July 1, 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

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Tesla is currently facing significant selling pressure and heightened volatility as traders weigh concerns over the company's aggressive pivot toward physical AI and chip manufacturing against broader market anxiety regarding geopolitical tensions. Investors remain deeply divided, with many debating the feasibility of the newly announced chip infrastructure while expressing frustration over the stock's recent multi-month decline and the influence of leadership sentiment on its valuation.

WeShop Holdings Ltd. engages in providing a shoppable social network. It offers shopping in fashion and accessories, health and beauty, home and DIY, food and drink, travel and holidays, tech and electronics, and other popular categories. It includes a library of shoppable product reviews from a digital online shopping mall on mobile devices. The company was founded by John Garner on September 21, 2012 and is headquartered in Jersey, the United Kingdom.

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WeShop Holdings Limited

WeShop is drawing intense community attention due to its highly volatile price action following a direct listing, with participants actively debating its potential as a short-squeeze candidate versus concerns over its low-revenue business model. Discussions are heavily focused on the company's unique reward structure that incentivizes users with equity, leading many to monitor the stock for speculative breakout opportunities reminiscent of previous low-float market runners.

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 Group is experiencing heightened trading activity as the market reacts to mixed earnings reports and anticipation surrounding the upcoming March 12 investor event. The community is sharply divided, with bulls pointing to the potential of a mid-size vehicle platform to drive long-term growth, while bears remain focused on persistent cash burn, dilution risks, and the company's long path toward profitability.

Literally a dog wif a hat, dogwifhat (WIF) is a meme coin that's part of the ever-growing ecosystem of digital currencies on the Solana blockchain. This token brings a lighthearted twist to cryptocurrency, featuring a playful dog with a hat as its mascot, symbolising a more whimsical approach to the often serious domain of digital finance.

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Dogwifhat (WIF) is currently trending as investors debate whether the asset is primed for a new uptrend or trapped in a period of stagnation and decline. While some community members remain bullish on long-term price targets and accumulation, others express frustration over persistent sell-offs and a perceived lack of momentum compared to the broader memecoin market.

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United States Natural Gas Fund ($UNG) is experiencing intense volatility as traders weigh record-breaking storage withdrawals and ongoing supply disruptions from winter storms against a looming seasonal transition. The community is heavily focused on the rapid shifts in weather models and the resulting high-stakes battle between bulls targeting a structural scarcity play and bears anticipating a spring demand collapse.

JasmyCoin is based on the ERC 20 standard. The token can also be used by an unspecified number of individuals and businesses to transfer tokens using digital devices as proof of value exchange or payment for services. By not limiting its usability, the token can have a wide range of purposes.

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JasmyCoin is currently facing intense community polarization, with many investors debating whether its recent price stagnation and volatility indicate a failing project or a long-term accumulation opportunity ahead of potential 2026 developments. While some retail traders are aggressively buying the dip, critics are vocally expressing frustration over the lack of sustained growth and comparing the token's performance unfavorably to other market movements.

Meta Platforms, Inc. engages in the development of social media applications. It builds technology that helps people connect and share, find communities, and grow businesses. It operates through the Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL) segments. The FoA segment consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and other services. The RL segment includes augmented, mixed and virtual reality related consumer hardware, software, and content. The company was founded by Mark Elliot Zuckerberg, Dustin Moskovitz, Chris R. Hughes, Andrew McCollum, and Eduardo P. Saverin on February 4, 2004, and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

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Meta Platforms Inc

Meta is currently facing significant selling pressure as investors react to reports of the company shutting down its Horizon Worlds VR platform, marking a pivot away from its costly metaverse investments toward AI-driven efficiency. While some community members view the stock's recent decline as a buying opportunity, others remain skeptical about the potential return on massive capital expenditures and the impact of rumored workforce reductions.

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Pressure Mounts on U.S. Consumers Amid Middle East Conflict: ETFs to Watch

Middle East tensions and rising oil prices are weighing on U.S. consumers, dragging down confidence and pushing investors toward defensive ETFs.

Middle East Turmoil and U.S. Debt Surge: ETFs in Focus

With U.S. budget deficits and already elevated debt, the ongoing Middle East war could worsen the fiscal outlook, making defensive ETF strategies worth considering for stability.

XLV, UNH, TMO, PFE: Large Outflows Detected at ETF

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (Symbol: XLV) where we have...

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The clinical trial included 36 participants who continued taking existing medications for generalized anxiety disorder while receiving HLP004 injections.</li><li>Researchers administered two doses three weeks apart and monitored participants for 12 weeks.</li><li>Six months after treatment, about 67% of the combined study group met the criteria for a clinical response.</li></ul>Helus Pharma (HELP) announced encouraging early-stage clinical results for its experimental anxiety treatment HLP004 on Thursday, reporting notable symptom improvement among patients with moderate-to-severe generalized anxiety disorder.&nbsp;The clinical-stage drug developer said its Phase 2 signal detection trial showed statistically meaningful improvements when the therapy was used alongside standard antidepressant treatments.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trial Demonstrates Significant Anxiety Reduction</h2>In the study, participants receiving a 20-milligram dose of HLP004 alongside standard-of-care treatment experienced an average drop of roughly 10.4 points on the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale after six weeks.&nbsp;The clinical trial included 36 participants who continued taking existing medications for generalized anxiety disorder while receiving HLP004 injections. Researchers administered two doses, three weeks apart, and monitored participants for 12 weeks, with additional follow-up planned for up to 1 year.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/HELP">Helus Pharma stock</a> traded over 22% lower in Thursday’s remarket.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Long-Lasting Response Observed In Many Patients</h2>The company also reported sustained benefits beyond the initial treatment period. Six months after treatment, about 67% of the combined study group met the criteria for a clinical response, while 39% reached remission.Among those receiving the higher 20-milligram dose, 59% showed improvement and 32% achieved remission after six weeks. In the lower-dose group, about 30% of patients met response and remission benchmarks at the same time point.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Are Stocktwits Users Saying?&nbsp;</h2>Despite the stock’s decline in the premarket session, retail sentiment on Stocktwits around the stock flipped to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘neutral’ territory the previous day. Message volume shifted to ‘high’ from ‘normal’ levels in 24 hours.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_05_083359_png_25a9744605.webp" alt="HELP’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 08:30 a.m. ET on Mar. 5, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="925" height="96"><figcaption>HELP’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 08:30 a.m. ET on Mar. 5, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>A Stocktwits user said they have bought the dip.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Jimbob3016/message/646658779</stembedurl>HELP stock has gained over 4% year-to-date.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/liquidia-stock-gains-premarket-on-q4-revenue-beat-investors-are-betting-on-yutrepia-growth/cZdQrwNRI33">Liquidia Stock Gains Premarket On Q4 Revenue Beat – Investors Are Betting On YUTREPIA Growth</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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HELP Stock Tanks 22% Despite Strong Phase 2 Results For Anxiety Treatment: Retail Buys The Dip Ignoring Market’s Pessimism

In the study, participants receiving a 20-milligram dose of HLP004 alongside standard-of-care treatment experienced an average drop of roughly 10.4 points on the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale after six weeks. 

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In the study, participants receiving a 20-milligram dose of HLP004 alongside standard-of-care treatment experienced an average drop of roughly 10.4 points on the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale after six weeks. 


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Revenue recognized under the Sanofi agreement, including milestone and royalty payments, amounted to $98 million in Q4.</li><li>The company recorded net income of $18 million during the quarter, compared to an $81 million loss during the year-ago period.</li><li>Selling, general, and administrative expenses fell 53% year-over-year.&nbsp;</li></ul>Novavax, Inc. (NVAX) reported a sharp increase in fourth-quarter (Q4) and 2025 revenue as the vaccine maker leaned on partnership income, cost cuts and product sales.The Maryland-based biotech generated $147 million in revenue during Q4, a 67% year-on-year (YoY) increase. Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter were $0.11. Both the metrics surpassed the analysts’ consensus estimates of $90.26 million and a loss of $0.55, respectively, according to Fiscal AI data.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Q4 Performance Highlights</h2>Annual revenue surged 65% YoY to $1.12 billion, driven in large part by $625 million in Nuvaxovid sales linked primarily to settlements of earlier advance purchase deals.Quarterly product sales totaled $39 million, while full-year product sales rose to $685 million. Revenue recognized under the Sanofi agreement, including milestone and royalty payments, amounted to $98 million in Q4 and $386 million for the year. The company said it earned $225 million in milestones from the Sanofi collaboration in 2025.<blockquote>"In 2025, we made significant progress on our corporate strategy, marked with the successful achievement of key milestones under our Sanofi agreement, progress towards potential new partnerships, in the form of multiple MTAs signed with other parties enabling experimentation with our Matrix-M adjuvant technology and the advancement of our own R&amp;D efforts.”-John C. Jacobs, President and CEO, Novavax</blockquote>Following the update,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NVAX">Novavax stock</a> traded over 1% higher in Thursday’s premarket.&nbsp;On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock jumped to ‘bullish’ from ‘bearish’ territory the previous day. Message volume flipped to ‘high’ from ‘normal’ levels in 24 hours.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Costs Fall As Profitability Improves</h2>Novavax reduced its cost of sales to $22 million in the fourth quarter from $37 million a year earlier. The decline followed the divestiture of its Czech manufacturing site and lower overhead and inventory-related charges.Selling, general, and administrative expenses fell more than half YoY as commercial responsibilities transitioned to Sanofi and infrastructure was streamlined. The company recorded net income of $18 million in Q4, compared to an $81 million loss during the year-ago period. Novavax ended 2025 with $751 million in cash and equivalents.&nbsp;NVAX stock has gained ovr 0% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nio-stock-falls-premarket-es8-demand-powers-through-chip-shortage/cZTG3ncRIbK">Nio Stock Falls Premarket: Flagship ES8 Demand Powers Through Fresh Chip Shortage Disruption</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Novavax Swings To Profit In Q4 Fueled By Nuvaxovid-Linked Revenue 

The company generated $147 million in revenue during Q4, a 67% year-on-year (YoY) increase. Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter were $0.11.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>PROCEPT BioRobotics’ Q4 revenue of $76.4 million and loss per share of $0.53 both missed street estimates.&nbsp;</li><li>According to Bank of America, in Q4, PROCEPT BioRobotics delivered results that fell short of analyst forecasts by 18.5%.</li><li>The firm indicated that the latest quarterly update failed to ease concerns about execution and financial momentum.</li></ul>Bank of America has downgraded PROCEPT BioRobotics Corp. (PRCT) shares, citing mounting concerns about earnings visibility and profitability, reflecting skepticism about the company’s near-term performance as it navigates widening losses.In the fourth quarter (Q4), the company reported a revenue of $76.4 million, a 12% year-over-year (YoY) increase, and a loss per share (EPS) of $0.53. Both the financial metrics were below the analysts’ consensus estimates of $93.70 million and a loss of $0.31, respectively, according to Fiscal AI data.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/PRCT">PROCEPT BioRobotics’ stock</a> traded over 28% lower in Thursday’s premarket.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">BofA Flags Profitability Concerns</h2>Bank of America reduced its rating on PROCEPT BioRobotics to ‘Underperform’ from ‘Neutral’ and slashed its price target to $20 from $38, according to TheFly. The firm flagged fresh doubts following the company’s Q4 earnings discussion, noting uncertainty about whether management can meet Wall Street’s projections.&nbsp;Bank of America indicated that the latest quarterly update failed to ease concerns about execution and financial momentum.According to Bank of America, in Q4, PROCEPT BioRobotics delivered results that fell short of analyst forecasts by 18.5%. The shortfall coincides with a shift in the company’s longstanding approach to offering volume-based discounts to customers. At the same time, management has undertaken a reorganization of its sales team, adding another layer of transition risk.The firm emphasized that the company remains unprofitable, with operating losses deepening after the latest earnings. That trend, Bank of America argued, constrains the stock’s valuation and limits potential upside in the near term.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Retail Traders Remain Bullish Despite Selloff</h2>However, on Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock changed to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ territory the previous day. Message volume flipped to ‘extremely high’ from ‘normal’ levels in 24 hours.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_26_055954_png_4ab610861f.webp" alt="PRCT’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 05:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 26, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="933" height="101"><figcaption>PRCT’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 05:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 26, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>PRCT stock has declined by over 59% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nio-stock-falls-premarket-es8-demand-powers-through-chip-shortage/cZTG3ncRIbK">Nio Stock Falls Premarket: Flagship ES8 Demand Powers Through Fresh Chip Shortage Disruption</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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PRCT Stock Tumbles Pre-Market: BofA Questions Earnings Visibility, Cuts Target To $20

Bank of America reduced its rating on PROCEPT BioRobotics to ‘Underperform’ from ‘Neutral’. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>As a result of the delisting decision, CASI’s shares will be suspended for trading at the opening of business on Thursday.</li><li>The company stated that it does not intend to review the Nasdaq’s delisting decision.</li><li>CASI stated in its announcement that it expects the company's existing shares to be traded on the over-the-counter market operated by OTC Markets Group Inc.</li></ul>CASI Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CASI) shares tanked more than 64% in Wednesday’s opening trade after the company announced that it had received a delisting decision from the Nasdaq.CASI stated that the Nasdaq determined that the company had failed to satisfy the continued listing conditions to remain listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market.As a result of the delisting decision, CASI’s shares will be suspended for trading at the opening of business on Thursday. The company stated that it does not intend to review the Nasdaq’s delisting decision.CASI had received an extension in December 2025 to comply with the Nasdaq’s Market Value of Listed Securities (MVLS) Rule 5550(b)(2) by Feb. 17, 2026.The MVLS rule requires a company’s market capitalization to be above $35 million for 30 consecutive trading days.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CASI">CASI Pharmaceuticals</a> trended in the ‘bullish’ territory.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Where Will CASI’s Existing Shares Be Traded Now?</h2>CASI stated in its announcement that it expects the company's existing shares to be traded on the over-the-counter market operated by OTC Markets Group Inc.However, the company said there is no guarantee that this will materialize.“The delisting from Nasdaq will have no significant impact on the Company's operations,” the company said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Does CASI Do?</h2>CASI is a San Francisco, California-based biopharmaceutical company developing CID-103, an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody for the treatment of organ transplant rejection and autoimmune diseases.In January, CASI announced additional data from its Phase 1 open-label study of CID-103 in adult patients with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). The company stated that CID-103 demonstrated a manageable safety profile, with only two Grade 3 treatment-related events and no dose-limiting toxicities.Grade 3 treatment-related events are severe and medically significant, but not life-threatening adverse events.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CASI">CASI stock</a> is down 66% year-to-date and 87% over the past 12 months.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/rxrx-stock-soars-pre-market-on-q4-beat-recursion-reached-inflection-point/cZRy27nR46D">RXRX Stock Soars Pre-Market On Q4 Beat, Recursion CEO Says Company Has ‘Reached An Inflection Point’</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Why Did CASI Stock Plummet 64% Today To Hit An All-Time Low?

CASI stated the Nasdaq determined that the company had failed to satisfy the continued listing conditions to remain listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The reverse split will consolidate every 30 existing shares into one new share.</li><li>The move is intended to help the company comply with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirements.</li><li>After the split, the company’s outstanding shares will decrease from roughly 358.3 million to about 11.94 million.</li></ul>Incannex Healthcare Inc. (IXHL) announced on Wednesday that its board of directors has approved a 1-for-30 reverse stock split, which was previously approved by shareholders at a special meeting on May 27, 2025.The reverse split is set to take legal effect at 4:01 p.m. ET on Feb. 26, 2026.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Purpose And Impact Of The Split</h2>Following this adjustment, Incannex Healthcare common shares will begin trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market under a new CUSIP number, 45333F 208, on February 27, while retaining the ticker symbol ‘IXHL’.The reverse split will consolidate every 30 existing shares into one new share, aiming to raise the per-share market price. The move is intended to help the company comply with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirements and maintain continued listing eligibility.Following the update,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IXHL">Incannex stock</a> tumbled over 32% on Wednesday morning. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘bullish’ territory amid ‘high’ message volume levels.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Share Structure And Equity Adjustments</h2>Incannex said that&nbsp;no fractional shares will be issued, and shareholders entitled to fractional amounts will receive an additional share to round up to a whole unit.&nbsp;After the split, the company’s outstanding shares will decrease from roughly 358.3 million to about 11.94 million, although the total number of authorized shares will remain unchanged. Existing equity awards and stock incentive plans will see proportional adjustments in both share numbers and exercise prices to reflect the split.&nbsp;In January, Incannex said it is entering 2026 with over $70 million in cash, following a $12.5 million private placement financing and the elimination of legacy Series A warrants. The company also authorized a $20 million share repurchase program.IXHL stock has declined by over 87% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nvidia-q4-earnings-today-retail-says-pressure-is-worse-this-time/cZRy3JBRIG4">Nvidia Q4 Earnings Today – Retail Says 'Pressure Is Worse This Time’</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Why Did IXHL Stock Tank Over 32% Today? 

The company’s board approved a 1-for-30 reverse stock split, effective on February 26. The move is intended to help the company comply with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirements.

The company’s board approved a 1-for-30 reverse stock split, effective on February 26. 


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The therapy is to treat adults and children with Friedreich’s ataxia, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder.</li><li>Preliminary findings from the open-label study show that nomlabofusp increased FXN levels in patients’ skin to amounts observed in asymptomatic carriers.&nbsp;</li><li>FDA agreed that skin FXN could serve as a novel surrogate endpoint, supporting the planned Biologics License Application submission.</li></ul>Larimar Therapeutics, Inc. (LRMR) announced on Tuesday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) to its frataxin (FXN) protein replacement therapy, nomlabofusp.&nbsp;The therapy is to treat adults and children with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder causing nervous system damage.<h2 class="st-heading-2">FDA Endorses Skin FXN As Surrogate Endpoint</h2>The FDA’s decision follows encouraging clinical data from Larimar’s ongoing open-label study and a recent Support for Clinical Trials Advancing Rare Disease Therapeutics (START) pilot program meeting.&nbsp;The agency also agreed that skin FXN could serve as a novel surrogate endpoint reasonably likely to predict clinical benefit, supporting the planned Biologics License Application (BLA) submission targeted for June 2026. The FDA additionally confirmed that the planned analyses, reference population, and clinical endpoints are aligned with BLA requirements.Following the FDA’s decision,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/LRMR">Larimar stock</a> traded over 30% higher in Tuesday’s premarket. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock jumped to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bearish’ territory the previous day. Message volume shifted to ‘extremely high’ from ‘high’ levels in 24 hours.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_24_084542_png_18caaedccf.webp" alt="LRMR’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 08:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 24, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="932" height="105"><figcaption>LRMR’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 08:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 24, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Encouraging Clinical Data</h2>Preliminary findings from the open-label study show that nomlabofusp increased FXN levels in patients’ skin to amounts observed in asymptomatic carriers.&nbsp;Improvements were seen across four key clinical measures, the modified Friedreich Ataxia Rating Scale (mFARS), FARS-Activities of Daily Living (ADL), 9-Hole Peg Test (9-HPT), and Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS) after one year of treatment.&nbsp;The results suggest that nomlabofusp could slow or reverse FA progression compared with the natural disease course observed in the Friedrich’s Ataxia Clinical Outcomes Measure Study (FACOMS).LRMR stock declined by over 7% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/intuit-stock-rallies-pre-market-today-anthropic-connection/cZRvyjtR4C7">Intuit Stock Rallies Pre-Market Today And There’s An Anthropic Connection</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Why Did Larimar Therapeutics’ Stock Surge Over 30% Pre-Market Today? 

The FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation to Larimar’s frataxin protein replacement therapy, nomlabofusp.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>McCutcheon said findings presented for VIR-5500 surpassed expectations and strengthened Vir’s standing among therapies in prostate cancer.</li><li>He noted that the results bolster confidence in Vir’s PRO-XTEN platform and add support to the company’s outlook for its hepatitis D regimen.</li><li>Morgan Stanley analyst Michael Ulz increased his price target on Vir to $24 from $20.</li></ul>Vir Biotechnology Inc. (VIR) received a pair of bullish calls from Wall Street after unveiling fresh clinical data and a sizable new drug partnership, prompting analysts to raise their ratings and price targets on the stock.On Monday, the company reported strong fourth-quarter earnings and encouraging Phase 1 results for its cancer therapy study.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Raymond James Upgrades Vir Biotechnology</h2>Raymond James analyst Sean McCutcheon upgraded the stock to ‘Strong Buy’ from ‘Outperform’ and lifted his price target to $19 from $12 following the series of corporate updates, according to TheFly.&nbsp;According to McCutcheon, findings presented for VIR-5500 surpassed expectations and strengthened its standing among PSMA-directed T-cell engager therapies in prostate cancer.He noted that the results bolster confidence in Vir’s PRO-XTEN platform and add support to the company’s outlook for its hepatitis D regimen combining tobevibart and elebsiran, which he believes has a viable regulatory path.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/VIR">Vir Biotechnology stock</a> traded over 60% higher in Tuesday’s premarket. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock jumped to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘neutral’ territory the previous day. Message volume shifted to ‘extremely high’ from ‘high’ levels in 24 hours.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_24_071715_png_bf610d177d.webp" alt="VIR’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 07:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 24, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="926" height="103"><figcaption>VIR’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 07:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 24, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Separately, Morgan Stanley analyst Michael Ulz increased his price target on Vir to $24 from $20 while maintaining an ‘Overweight’ rating. Ulz said early-stage data for VIR-5500 reinforce its potential to emerge as a leading treatment option in prostate cancer.<h2 class="st-heading-2">New Partnership Adds Financial Backing</h2>Vir also announced a collaboration with Astellas Pharma that includes $335 million in upfront and near-term payments. The agreement outlines a 50/50 profit split in the U.S. and royalty payments on sales outside the country, providing additional capital and shared commercialization support.The partnership will co-develop and co-commercialize VIR-5500 through a sharing of expenses and revenues.&nbsp;Vir is eligible to earn up to $1.37 billion in additional development, regulatory, and sales milestones.VIR stock has declined by over 21% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/apple-is-bringing-mac-mini-production-to-texas-now/cZRvveYR4zD">Apple Is Bringing Mac Mini Production To Texas Now</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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VIR Stock Surges 60% Pre-Market Today – Analysts Cheer Strong Cancer Data, Astellas Partnership

Raymond James analyst Sean McCutcheon upgraded the stock to ‘Strong Buy’ from ‘Outperform’ and lifted his price target to $19 from $12.

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