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Velo3D, Inc. operates as a technology company, which engages in developing and manufacturing metal laser sintering printing machines for 3D printing. Its products include assure system, flow software, sapphire printer & sapphire XC. The company was founded by Benyamin Buller in June 2014 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

Velo3D Inc

Velo3D is trending as investors digest news of significant debt-to-equity conversions by leadership and board members, signaling strong insider conviction ahead of upcoming quarterly results. The community is actively debating the impact of these financial maneuvers on the balance sheet alongside the stock's potential as a key supplier for high-profile defense programs and anticipated aerospace partnerships.

Zebec's integrated products - real time payroll apps, on-chain payments infrastructure and networked DePIN - serve companies of all sizes, merchants and individuals and help transcend the boundaries of traditional banking and diminish the role of financial intermediaries.

Zebec Network

Zebec Network is trending as investors bet on potential utility-driven growth, fueled by anticipation surrounding an upcoming industry conference and speculation about a future collaboration with Ripple. The community remains divided, with long-term holders highlighting recent ecosystem scaling and burn mechanics while skeptics dismiss the price action as a recurring pattern of volatility and speculative pumping.

USDC is a fully collateralized US dollar stablecoin. USDC is the bridge between dollars and trading on cryptocurrency exchanges. The technology behind CENTRE makes it possible to exchange value between people, businesses and financial institutions just like email between mail services and texts between SMS providers. We believe by removing artificial economic borders, we can create a more inclusive global economy.

USD Coin

USD Coin (USDC) is trending as traders closely watch shifting stablecoin dominance, the impact of proposed U.S. regulatory frameworks like the CLARITY Act, and its increasing utility in cross-chain payments. Community discussions are heavily focused on the trade-offs between centralized stability and regulatory compliance versus the decentralization of assets, while simultaneously debating its role as a core pillar of global digital finance infrastructure.

Pan American Silver Corp. engages in the operation, development, and exploration of silver and gold producing properties and assets. It operates through the Silver and Gold segments. The Silver segment includes La Colorada, Huaron, Morococha, San Vicente, and Manantial Espejo mines. The Gold segment refers to the Dolores, Shahuindo, La Arena, Timmins West, and Bell Creek mines. The company was founded by Ross J. Beaty and John H. Wright on March 7, 1979 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Pan American Silver Corp

Pan American Silver (PAAS) is trending as investors capitalize on surging silver prices and production growth, with the community closely tracking the company's strategic MAG Silver acquisition and potential progress at the Escobal mine. Traders are actively debating the stock's role as a high-torque leverage play on the precious metals supercycle, often citing the contrast between paper silver volatility and the company's strong fundamental cash flow.

Tether (USDT) is a cryptocurrency with a value meant to mirror the value of the U.S. dollar. The idea was to create a stable cryptocurrency that can be used like digital dollars. Coins that serve this purpose of being a stable dollar substitute are called “stable coins.” Tether is the most popular stable coin and even acts as a dollar replacement on many popular exchanges! According to their site, Tether converts cash into digital currency, to anchor or “tether” the value of the coin to the price of national currencies like the US dollar, the Euro, and the Yen. Like other cryptos it uses blockchain. Unlike other cryptos, it is [according to the official Tether site] “100% backed by USD” (USD is held in reserve). The primary use of Tether is that it offers some stability to the otherwise volatile crypto space and offers liquidity to exchanges who can’t deal in dollars and with banks (for example to the sometimes controversial but leading exchange Bitfinex)  The digital coins are issued by a company called Tether Limited that is governed by the laws of the British Virgin Islands, according to the legal part of its website. It is incorporated in Hong Kong. It has emerged that Jan Ludovicus van der Velde is the CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex, which has been accused of being involved in the price manipulation of bitcoin, as well as tether. Many people trading on exchanges, including Bitfinex, will use tether to buy other cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. Tether Limited argues that using this method to buy virtual currencies allows users to move fiat in and out of an exchange more quickly and cheaply. Also, exchanges typically have rocky relationships with banks, and using Tether is a way to circumvent that.  USDT is fairly simple to use. Once on exchanges like Poloniex or Bittrex, it can be used to purchase Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. It can be easily transferred from an exchange to any Omni Layer enabled wallet. Tether has no transaction fees, although external wallets and exchanges may charge one. In order to convert USDT to USD and vise versa through the Tether.to Platform, users must pay a small fee. Buying and selling Tether for Bitcoin can be done through a variety of exchanges like the ones mentioned previously or through the Tether.to platform, which also allows the conversion between USD to and from your bank account.

Tether

Tether remains at the center of intense market discourse, driven by its deepening integration into the creator economy through its stake in Rumble and the launch of new wallet infrastructure. Community members continue to debate its role in global liquidity and transparency, closely monitoring its massive stablecoin supply and strategic expansion into real-world assets like gold and AI-focused data centers.

The Wendy’s Co. engages in operating, developing, and franchising a system of quick-service restaurants. It operates through the following segments: Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate and Development. The Wendy’s U.S. segment includes the operation and franchising of Wendy’s restaurants in the U.S. The Wendy’s International segment is involved in the operation and franchising of Wendy’s restaurants in countries and territories other than the U.S. The Global Real Estate and Development segment focuses on real estate activity for owned sites and sites leased from third parties. The company was founded by R. David Thomas on November 15, 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, OH.

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Wendy's Co

Wendy's is currently a focal point for investors due to persistent speculation regarding a potential buyout by major shareholders and intense activity from short sellers. The community remains deeply divided, with some betting on a long-term turnaround fueled by international expansion and an attractive dividend yield, while others are frustrated by the lack of permanent CEO leadership and ongoing operational struggles.

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Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF is trending as investors rotate into value and defensive positions, with the community actively discussing its consistent dividend growth and stability compared to higher-risk yield-chasing strategies. Despite mixed sentiment regarding its recent price action, many users are doubling down on long-term accumulation, using the ETF as a core portfolio anchor while debating its sector diversification.

XRP is a decentralized digital asset and the native token of the XRP Ledger, a Layer 1 blockchain designed for high-performance global payments. Its primary value proposition is offering a fast, cost-effective alternative to traditional banking systems by enabling near-instant cross-border settlements that finalize in three to five seconds. By serving as a neutral bridge asset between different fiat currencies, it helps financial institutions lower liquidity costs and eliminates the need for pre-funded accounts.  The network is unique because it utilizes a federated consensus protocol instead of energy-intensive mining or staking. This system achieves deterministic finality through a Unique Node List of trusted validators who must reach an eighty percent agreement threshold to permanently record transactions. This infrastructure supports a sustained throughput of 1,500 transactions per second and includes a built-in decentralized exchange that allows for the automated trading of any tokenized asset without intermediaries.  The project traces its origins back to 2004 with Ryan Fugger before being co-founded in its modern form by Jed McCaleb and Chris Larsen. The company, now known as Ripple, works with major financial institutions as partners and investors to build global payment solutions. To protect the network from spam, a small amount of XRP is burned during every transaction, and the token is further utilized by institutions as collateral to access traditional markets and manage digital asset infrastructure.  Institutional adoption of the asset reached a major milestone in November 2025 when the SEC approved the first wave of spot XRP ETFs. These products, offered by major issuers including Bitwise, Grayscale, 21Shares, Canary Capital, and Franklin Templeton, are now listed on prominent exchanges like the NYSE Arca, Nasdaq, and Cboe BZX. While Ripple remains a key contributor to the ecosystem, the underlying XRP Ledger continues to operate as an open-source and decentralized network.

Ripple

XRP is experiencing heightened volatility and intense social media debate, with community members polarized between bullish sentiment regarding institutional adoption through Ripple's Treasury platform and bearish concerns over stagnant price action. Investors are actively discussing the potential impact of legislative developments like the Clarity Act while speculating on whether current consolidation represents a strategic accumulation phase or a prolonged liquidity trap.

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 as investors debate the impact of new value-driven menu strategies and aggressive global expansion plans against ongoing consumer spending headwinds and margin pressures. The community remains divided, with some highlighting the stock's defensive appeal during market volatility, while others point to concerns regarding menu pricing, product perception, and executive leadership.

Ardelyx, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the business of developing and commercializing biopharmaceutical products. The firm is also involved in developing a unique and innovative platform that enables the discovery of new biological mechanisms and pathways to develop potent and efficacious therapies that minimize the side effects and drug-drug interactions frequently encountered with traditional, systemically absorbed medicines. The company was founded by Dominique Charmot, Peter G. Schultz, and Jean M. Frechet in October 2007 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA.

Ardelyx Inc

Ardelyx is trending following its Q4 2025 earnings report, which highlighted strong IBSRELA revenue growth and increased 2026 operating expenses, dividing community opinion while insider buying and a new LPGA partnership add to the conversation.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Chip Wilson said the board must be refreshed to empower a creative, brand-first experience.</li><li>He has nominated three independent directors to the board.</li><li>Wilson has called for the board to immediately declassify so that all directors are elected annually by shareholders. &nbsp;</li></ul>Lululemon founder Chip Wilson has launched a proxy fight by nominating three independent directors in an effort to remake the company’s board as the athletic-apparel retailer searches for a new chief executive.&nbsp;Wilson has also submitted a non-binding proposal calling for the board to immediately declassify, so that all directors are elected annually by shareholders.The Lululemon founder has nominated three candidates to the company's board, including former On Running co-CEO Marc Maurer, former ESPN Chief Marketing Officer Laura Gentile, and former Activision CEO Eric Hirshberg.He noted that CEO selection must follow a significant board change to ensure shareholders can trust that the right decision is made and that the new leader can succeed.“The recent CEO change announcement was the third total failure of board oversight, with no clear succession plan in place. Shareholders have no faith that this board can select and support the next CEO without input from a board with stronger product experience,” Wilson stated.“The Board must be refreshed so that a creative, brand-first experience is empowered,” he added.<h2 class="st-heading-2">CEO Departure Sparking Reset</h2>Earlier this month, Lululemon said its CEO, Calvin McDonald, will leave the company. The firm named its finance chief, Meghan Frank, and chief commercial officer, André Maestrini, as co-interim CEOs.The reset at retailers is becoming a sector norm as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs have been hurting sales and eating into profits at several top retailers and wholesalers. Firms have also been seeing consumer demand slow as price pressures continue to weigh on consumers' pockets. Firms from Nestle and Walmart to Coty and Coca-Cola have all changed their CEOs this year.Shares in Lululemon have fallen nearly 44% so far in 2025.Get updates to this developing story <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/lululemon-founder-launches-proxy-fight-to-change-baord/cL75M5PREx2">directly on Stocktwits.</a> &nbsp;

 A Lululemon corporate logo hangs on the front of their store in Brookfield Place on June 21, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)

Lululemon Founder Targets Board Change Ahead Of CEO Search

The proposal seeks to make boardroom revisions before the athletic-apparel company chooses a new CEO. 

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The proposal seeks to make boardroom revisions before the athletic-apparel company chooses a new CEO

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Biogen will obtain exclusive worldwide rights to Vanqua’s investigational drug that targets a protein involved in inflammatory responses.</li><li>Vanqua will receive $70 million upfront payments and will be eligible to receive up to $990 million in milestone payments.</li><li>Biogen will lead all future development, manufacturing, and commercialization efforts for the experimental drug.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>Biogen Inc. (BIIB) on Friday announced a license agreement with Vanqua Bio granting it exclusive worldwide rights to the latter’s preclinical drug candidate targeting a range of inflammatory disorders.Under the <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://investors.biogen.com/news-releases/news-release-details/biogen-licenses-oral-c5ar1-antagonist-vanqua-bio-expand">deal</a>, Biogen will obtain exclusive worldwide rights to Vanqua’s investigational drug that targets a protein involved in inflammatory responses.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Terms Of The Deal</h2>Vanqua will receive $70 million in upfront payments and be eligible to receive up to $990 million in milestone payments, in addition to tiered royalties on potential net sales, as per the agreement. Biogen will lead all future development, manufacturing, and commercialization efforts of the experimental drug.Jane Grogan, Executive Vice President and Head of Research at Biogen, said that advancing the program will enable it to deepen focus on immunological diseases.Biogen expects to file an application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for approval of the candidate in 2027, if results remain supportive. In preclinical studies, the program demonstrated activity as well as a safety and tolerability profile supportive of advancing it into clinical development, the company noted.Last year, Biogen also acquired privately held Human Immunology Biosciences for up to $1.8 billion to expand its immunology portfolio.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BIIB">BIIB stock</a> rose 1% on Friday morning at the time of writing. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around BIIB stayed within the ‘bullish’ territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume remained at ‘low’ levels.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:620/59;" 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width="620" height="59" alt="BIIB's Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 11:30 a.m. ET on Oct. 24, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits"><figcaption>BIIB's Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 11:30 a.m. ET on Oct. 24, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>According to Koyfin data, 16 of the 35 analysts covering Biogen rate it ‘Buy’ or higher, while 19 rate it ‘Hold’. The stock has an average price target of $172.55, representing a potential upside of about 14%.BIIB stock is down by 1% this year and by about 18% over the past 12 months.&nbsp;Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/eli-lilly-to-acquire-adverum-biotechnologies/cLGJ8N0R3tc">Eli Lilly To Acquire Adverum Biotechnologies</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Biogen will lead all future development, manufacturing, and commercialization efforts for the experimental drug. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The Pennsylvania-headquartered company raised its full-year net sales guidance to $3.06 billion to $3.07 billion, up from $3.04 billion to $3.06 billion.&nbsp;</li><li>The company is banking on strong demand for its high-value product (HVP) components used in GLP-1 drugs for weight loss and diabetes management.&nbsp;</li><li>For Q3, West Pharmaceutical reported adjusted and diluted EPS of $1.92, compared to $1.85 in the same period last year.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>Shares of West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) soared 12% on Thursday afternoon after the company increased its full-year earnings guidance after its third-quarter earnings beat Wall Street expectations.The Pennsylvania-headquartered company, which manufactures packaging components and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products, <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://investor.westpharma.com/news-releases/news-release-details/west-reports-third-quarter-2025-results">raised</a> its full-year net sales guidance to $3.06 billion to $3.07 billion, up from $3.04 billion to $3.06 billion.It also hiked its full-year adjusted earnings per share (EPS) outlook to $7.06 to $7.11, up from $6.65 to $6.85, citing strong demand for its high-value product (HVP) components used in GLP-1 drugs for weight loss and diabetes regulation. In Q3, HVP components accounted for 48% of the company's total net sales.The firm, however, flagged that it continues to anticipate $15 million to $20 million in tariff-related costs this year.<h2 class="st-heading-2">CEO Remarks</h2>Chief Executive Eric M. Green stated that several factors drove HVP component sales in Q3. “First, elastomers for GLP-1s had strong growth and now account for 9% of total company sales. We benefit from our longstanding relationships as we partner with our customers in this market, supporting them as they expand their GLP-1 franchises…We expect this market to continue to evolve as there are a number of new early-stage trials seeking to expand the range of indications and treatments using GLP-1s,” Green said.He added that the company, which includes weight-loss drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk among its customers, is also collaborating with customers who are launching new GLP-1 molecules and generics.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Third Quarter Earnings</h2>For the third quarter (Q3), West Pharmaceutical reported adjusted and diluted EPS of $1.96, compared to $1.85 in the same period last year, and above an analyst estimate of $1.68, according to data from Fiscal AI. Net sales increased 7.7% year-over-year to $804.6 million in the quarter.The company reported a 16.3% increase in net sales of its HVP components to $390 million in the quarter. Contract-manufactured products segment net sales, meanwhile, rose 8% to $157.1 million, driven by increased sales of self-injection devices for obesity and diabetes.Evercore ISI analyst Daniel Markowitz raised the firm's price target on West Pharmaceutical to $390 from $350 while keeping an ‘Outperform’ rating on the shares following the earnings call.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/WST">WST stock</a> improved from ‘bearish’ to ‘neutral’ territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume stayed at ‘extremely high’ levels.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:619/59;" 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width="619" height="59" alt="WST's Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 2:15 p.m. ET on Oct. 23, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits"><figcaption>WST's Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 2:15 p.m. ET on Oct. 23, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>WST stock is down by 5% this year but has risen over 8% over the past 12 months.&nbsp;Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/staar-surgical-stock-rises-after-adjournment-of-stockholders-meeting-to-discuss-proposed-merger-with-alcon/cLG4FXDR3rj">STAAR Surgical Stock Rises After Adjournment Of Stockholders’ Meeting To Discuss Proposed Merger With Alcon</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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WST Stock Soars After Company Raises Full-Year Guidance On Strong Demand For GLP-1 Drug Components

The Pennsylvania-headquartered company raised its full-year net sales guidance to $3.06 billion to $3.07 billion, up from $3.04 billion to $3.06 billion. 

Shares of Humana (HUM) rose 3% on Thursday afternoon after the company affirmed its full-year earnings per share guidance provided in July.The insurer stated that it expects adjusted earnings per common share of $17 for the year ending Dec. 31, 2025, and diluted earnings per share of $13.77.The firm also stated that its preliminary 2026 Medicare Advantage (MA) Star Ratings align with the assumptions in its financial planning. As a result, there is no change to the incremental earnings potential for 2025 to 2028. The ratings data provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services was inadvertently accessible on CMS Plan Finder for a brief period on Oct. 1, 2025, the company stated.CMS assigns a star rating to Medicare Advantage plans, ranging from one to five, with five being the highest rating. Beneficiaries can use this data to help choose plans, and insurance companies can receive government bonus payments for higher ratings.Humana has about 20% of its members currently enrolled in Medicare plans rated four stars and above for 2026, and 14% of members in 4.5-star plans for 2026, it said.“Based on all information available to date, the company remains confident in its 2026 Individual MA pricing and benefit design, including the expectation that it will double individual MA pre-tax margin in 2026 (excluding Stars), and believes it is positioned to return to membership growth in 2026,” the firm <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/49071/000004907125000048/hum-20251002.htm">said</a>.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/HUM">HUM stock</a> rose from ‘neutral’ to ‘bullish’ territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume rose from ‘normal’ to ‘high’ levels.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:625/62;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_10_02_at_1_48_22_PM_png_d2e549fd89.webp" alt="HUM's Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 2 p.m. ET on Oct. 02, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="625" height="62"><figcaption>HUM's Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 2 p.m. ET on Oct. 02, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>A Stocktwits user reported selling their holdings in Humana, citing excessive volatility.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Felo3179/message/630807403</stembedurl>HUM stock has risen 3% over the past 12 months.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/immuron-stock-rallies-after-ceo-dismisses-us-pharma-tariff-impact/chCrSSWR3f5">Immuron Stock Rallies After CEO Dismisses US Pharma Tariff Impact, Provides Positive Pipeline Updates</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Humana Stock Rises After Insurer Reaffirms Full-Year Earnings Guidance

The firm also stated that its preliminary 2026 Medicare Advantage Star Ratings align with the assumptions in its financial planning, and as a result, there is no change to the incremental earnings potential for 2025 to 2028.

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