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Bitcoin Looks Like A 'Relative Dud' Against Gold And US Treasuries, Says Bloomberg's Mike McGlone

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 23:00:07 +0530

Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone said one Bitcoin currently buys roughly 20 ounces of gold, predicting the ratio is more likely to fall further.
Bitcoin is also underperforming long-term U.S. Treasuries. McGlone said the IBIT-to-TLT ratio stood at 81 as of Friday.
McGlone warned that Bitcoin's continued weakness below $80,000 could signal broader pressure on risk assets.

Bitcoin (BTC) is losing ground to gold and long-dated U.S. Treasuries, warned Bloomberg Intelligence senior commodity strategist Mike McGlone. He added that the slide could extend into risk assets.

On X, McGlone made his case saying Bitcoin purchased roughly 20 ounces of gold on Saturday, and the ratio is more likely to fall toward 15 than to rise toward 25. He noted that early in 2021, amid a deluge of pandemic-era stimulus, the ratio first reached the 20 mark. He claimed that since then, Bitcoin has fluctuated roughly three times as much as gold while remaining stagnant.

Source: @mikemcglone11/x

McGlone said that record "puts Bitcoin in the category of a relative dud." He asked if the cryptocurrency could still prove that "it's not a has-been." A hold above 20 would indicate a recovery. According to McGlone, a break in either direction could have an impact on stocks as well because the ratio has closely followed the Nasdaq-100 Index.

Treasuries Pull Ahead

McGlone contrasted the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond exchange-traded fund (TLT) and BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) in a second post. At the end of 2024, he set both at 100.

He stated that on October 30, the IBIT-to-TLT ratio was 81. IBIT is roughly four times more volatile than TLT, but it hasn't been able to stay above 100 since the fourth quarter of 2025.

Source: @mikemcglone11/x

McGlone said that the weak run started in 2024, the same year that US spot Bitcoin funds opened and President Trump changed his mind about his views on cryptocurrencies. He said that the poor performance "may mean that Bitcoin's glory days are over."

Bitcoin's $80K Struggle Signals Risk-Asset Concerns

He said that the market for US Treasuries was one of the world's most leveraged. Having bonds do better than Bitcoin for about two years, he said, could show what's to come if Bitcoin stays below $80,000.

Bitcoin’s price on Saturday was around $77,300, which is 3.4% less than the level that McGlone pointed out. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around BTC remained in the ‘bearish’ zone, while chatter around it stayed at ‘normal’ levels over the past day.

Additionally, Visser said that Bitcoin's muted response to the Binance (BNB) hack showed that the price has "been lower than AI names all year." He said that over the last six weeks, Bitcoin had mostly moved in sync with semiconductor stocks. Now, he said that the U.S. Treasury's announcement next week about refinancing could make things easier for Bitcoin, gold, and AI stocks this year.

Read also: <Bitcoin Fatigue Is Real: James Lavish Says Early Holders Have Moved On As Young Investors Turn To Betting<

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Jordi Visser Says One Overlooked Event Could Help Bitcoin Break Out Of Its Slump

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:00:07 +0530

Jordi Visser said high real yields, about 250 basis points on the 10-year, have been "a major drag on crypto" and gold this year.
He said the Treasury's Nov. 4 refunding could ease that pressure if it trims long-bond sales, a move Citi also expects.
He said Bitcoin has tracked semiconductors almost one-for-one and expects a retest of $73,000 to $74,000.

Wall Street veteran Jordi Visser said next week's U.S. Treasury refinancing announcement could ease the pressure on Bitcoin (BTC), gold and artificial intelligence (AI) stocks this year.

Speaking on Anthony Pompliano's podcast on Friday, Visser said high real interest rates have been the main drag on crypto and gold. With inflation expectations around 2.5% and the 10-year yield near 5%, "there's 250 basis points of real 10-year yields," he said.

After the U.S. Treasury said in August that it would double long-term bond buybacks from $2 billion to at least $4 billion per operation. Bitcoin went up about 21% in just 72 hours.

Why Visser Sees The Refinancing As Catalyst For Bitcoin

Visser pointed to the Treasury's quarterly refunding announcement scheduled for November 4, which will determine how much debt the government will sell and at which maturities. "This is not getting a ton of press," he said. According to Visser, Treasury could cut sales of long-term bonds and shift borrowing to shorter-term debt. "It's not yield curve control, but it is certainly an admission that they don't want the long end to go higher," he added.

Similarly, strategists at Citi, including head of U.S. rates strategy Jason Williams, reportedly expect the Treasury to cut the size of 20-year and 30-year bond auctions by $3 billion each.

Visser also tied the issue to heavy borrowing by AI companies, which compete with the Treasury for investors. He singled out Oracle (ORCL), which raised more than $60 billion since last September. At its investor day this week, Oracle signalled it isn't "going to raise much money between now and June," Visser said.

Muted Moves

Visser said Bitcoin's subdued reaction to the Binance (BNB) hack reflected lower volatility, which has "been lower than AI names all year." He said Bitcoin moved largely in step with semiconductor stocks over the past six weeks. Visser expects Bitcoin to retest $73,000 to $74,000, and possibly dip slightly below.

His comments came as Bitcoin’s price was down by 0.1% during the past 24 hours, trading around $77,500. On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment around BTC remained in the ‘bearish’ zone, while chatter around it stayed at ‘normal’ levels over the past day.

Read also: <Bitcoin Fatigue Is Real: James Lavish Says Early Holders Have Moved On As Young Investors Turn To Betting<

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Bitcoin Fatigue Is Real: James Lavish Says Early Holders Have Moved On As Young Investors Turn To Betting

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:00:06 +0530

James Lavish said "there's a truth to the Bitcoin fatigue," as many early holders have sold and are "just not active anymore."
He said younger investors have moved money into prediction markets and sports betting.
Still, he said "the bottom is in," with a base case of Bitcoin topping out around $400,000 to $500,000 in 2029.

James Lavish said "there's a truth to the Bitcoin (BTC) fatigue," as many early holders of the cryptocurrency have sold and stepped away while its price struggled to break out. Lavish said younger investors once rotated between Bitcoin and altcoins, but many have now moved their money into prediction markets and sports betting instead.

Lavish, who co-manages the Bitcoin Opportunity Fund and serves as an independent director at Strive Inc. (ASST), said on Friday on the What Bitcoin Did podcast that he thought that it has gotten to “that point now where you've got so many of the original people who are in it sold enough that they're just not active anymore.”

"Everybody's on their phone betting 24/7," Lavish said, citing conversations with college students. He said many young people feel they "can't see how you're gonna get ahead," which pushed them toward riskier bets.

His comments came as Bitcoin’s price climbed up by 0.8% during the past 24 hours, trading around $77,300. On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment around BTC remained in the ‘bearish’ zone, while chatter around it stayed at ‘normal’ levels over the past day.

Stuck Near $80,000

Lavish questioned why Bitcoin hasn't rallied despite rising U.S. debt, inflation of nearly 4% and higher oil prices, pointing to heavy flows into AI stocks and attractive yields on cash. Long-time holders selling call options also weighed on prices, he said, because market makers sold Bitcoin to hedge those trades.

Despite the fatigue, Lavish said he believed that the “bottom [was] in, and that we are back in that expansion cycle for Bitcoin." His base case was that Bitcoin would top out at around $400,000 to $500,000 in early to mid-2029. That was comparatively lower than his earlier call of $1 million by 2030 or 2031, he said.

Lavish has also been watching government debt markets closely. In August, as Bitcoin pushed past $67,000 after the U.S. Treasury doubled its long-dated bond buybacks, he had said that the U.S. Treasury had “blinked."

He expected interest in Bitcoin to return once prices recovered. "Once we get back over 100, you're gonna like the interest is gonna tick back up again," Lavish had said at the time.

Read also: <Michael Saylor Compares Bitcoin’s Financialization To Rockefeller’s Oil And Edison’s Electricity, Calls It ‘A Good Thing’<

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Michael Saylor Compares Bitcoin’s Financialization To Rockefeller’s Oil And Edison’s Electricity, Calls It ‘A Good Thing’

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:00:07 +0530

Saylor believes growing competition among Bitcoin-focused companies and financial products is healthy.
Strategy reported a record $19.12 billion third-quarter net income, or $44.75 per diluted share.
With a U.S. capital markets framework expected in 12 months, Saylor sees tokenization as Bitcoin's next frontier.

Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman at Strategy (MSTR), said that Bitcoin (BTC) is being financialized in the same way that oil and electricity have been, and that the shift will help the asset grow.

Saylor was responding to a question from an analyst in the Q&A on Strategy’s third-quarter earnings call on Thursday. A growing number of firms and products built on Bitcoin was a sign of a healthy industry, not a threat, he said.

As more players come in, the price will go up and the industry will get bigger, he said. The number of people who benefit will grow, as will the number of companies and products, he said.

Saylor Invokes Rockefeller, Edison

Saylor cited two of America’s most renowned industrialists to support his argument. He said worrying about rival Bitcoin products was "kind of like saying, well, in the electricity business, I'm really concerned, Mr. Edison, that other companies also want to create electric motors, or use electricity."

He went on adding, "Or I'm really concerned, Mr. Rockefeller, that other people want to actually build petrochemical products that use oil. Doesn't that bother you?"

"It's like oil got financialized, electricity got financialized, and Bitcoin's getting financialized, and it's not a bad thing," he said. "It's a good thing, right? And it'll turn out to be a great thing."

Record Quarter Backs Bet

Saylor's comments came as Strategy reported a record quarter. The company said in its earnings release that it owned 848,517 Bitcoin as of Oct. 25.

The company reported third-quarter net income of $19.12 billion, operating income of $21 billion or $44.75 diluted per share. Saylor said its stock rose 76% in the quarter compared to a 43% gain in Bitcoin, with Strategy now being the fourth largest equity issuer in the U.S.

The company also said it had put its Stretch preferred stock (STRC) back on the mend. The release said it bought back $2.04 billion of the shares and built up $5.07 billion in U.S. dollar assets.

MSTR’s price closed over 7% on Friday, amid broader weakness due to the Binance (BNB) hack. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around MSTR remained in the ‘extremely bearish’ zone, as chatter around it remained at ‘high’ levels over the past day.

Tokenization The Next Frontier

Saylor also linked financialization to tokenization, the process of placing securities on a blockchain to enable freer trading. Speaking on it, Saylor said Strategy has backed offshore tokenization firms such as Apex and Saturn, "cheering them on and enthusiastically watching what's happening there."

In the U.S., he said protocols, platforms, and compliant rules are still evolving. “It is not clear to me that every issue has been settled.” However, he expects for a framework to emerge in the next 12 months. "When it happens, it'll happen pretty quick," he added.

Read also: US President Trump Says Binance Claims To Have Hack 'Pretty Much Under Control,' But Warns Digital Money Has Always Been ‘A Little Bit Dangerous’

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US President Trump Says Binance Claims To Have Hack 'Pretty Much Under Control,' But Warns Digital Money Has Always Been ‘A Little Bit Dangerous’

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:00:05 +0530

President Trump said on Friday his administration was “looking at” the Binance hack.
Trump acknowledged that Binance has “it pretty much under control.”
He said he has always felt digital money was “a little bit dangerous” because “people never see the money anymore.”

President Donald Trump said that Binance (BNB) told officials it had the fallout from its multibillion-dollar hack “pretty much under control,” while saying that he long felt that digital money was “a little bit dangerous.”

Speaking at the White House on Friday, Trump was asked whether the hack should be tied to a North Korean hacker group. “We’re looking at that,” he said. Trump added that Binance had pledged to make users whole. “They say they’re going to get it back. They’re saying they’re guaranteeing it or something,” he said.

He then pointed to the risks. He compared crypto with traditional payments, such as signing a check. “People never see the money anymore,” he said, adding that he had always felt it was “a little bit dangerous.” Still, he said, “they say they have it pretty much under control.”

Trump also told reporters in the Oval Office that authorities are not sure if North Korea was behind it, but said officials are investigating.

Despite the hack, Binance Coin’s price, the native token of BNB Chain, traded relatively flat over the past 24 hours. On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment around BNB moved to ‘bearish’ from ‘bullish’ zones, while chatter around it stayed at ‘high’ levels over the past day.

What Happened

Binance was hit by a hack on Thursday, with losses reported over $6 billion. Blockchain investigators ZachXBT, Blockaid and TRM Labs had said North Korea was likely behind the attack. The exchange said it had reserved more than $6.34 billion of company funds to cover users’ losses. It is also working to recover about $3 billion in frozen assets.

Why North Korean Hackers Are Different From Others

TRM Lab’s Global Head of Policy Ari Redbord said on the Bankless podcast that North Korean hackers " don't really care if [they] lose some [money] here or there." Redbord added that “They lost a lot last night, but they also made off with, arguably, what would in and of itself be the largest hack ever by 2x, right?”. According to him the hackers “care a lot less about getting caught because no one's going to jail. There's never going to be an extradition, and there's likely not going to be a criminal prosecution of any kind.”

The breach rattled crypto markets, as more than $1.6 billion in leveraged bets were wiped out, and Bitcoin (BTC) fell to a six-week low near $77,300. Following this, the CFTC Chairman Michael Selig said that “the blockchain gives us a very good shot” at tracking the stolen funds.

Not Binance’s First Breach

Binance has been hit by major attacks before, when in October 2022, an attacker exploited a bridge on BNB Chain and minted about 2 million BNB, worth roughly $570 million at the time. Then in May 2019, hackers stole about 7,000 Bitcoin, then worth roughly $40 million, from the exchange’s hot wallet. Binance covered the losses from its emergency fund.

At more than $6 billion, Thursday’s hack is the largest hacks on the chain, followed by ByBit hack, where $1.5 billion worth of Ethereum (ETH) was stolen by North Korea’s Lazarus Group.

Read also: Gemini CEO Tyler Winklevoss Says Zcash 'Is Not A Lighthouse,' Rejects Public-Good Case For Grants Committee

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OpenAI IPO Valuation Target Reportedly Trimmed By $150B After Nasdaq 100 Registers Worst Month Since March 2025 Following Brutal Tech Sell-Off

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:10:01 +0530

OpenAI had been seeking to raise $30 billion at a $1.4 trillion valuation, after pointing to a sharp increase in revenue since July to justify nearly doubling its valuation from $852 billion.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 fell 3.5% Friday, while the index registered its worst month since March 2025, adding pressure to companies tied to the AI trade.
The report added that one OpenAI backer said that the fundraising process had begun amid enthusiasm for AI but was caught by a sharp reversal in the market.

OpenAI has reportedly cut its target for its latest funding round by $10 billion as the ChatGPT maker faces a tougher market backdrop and growing investor scrutiny of AI spending.

According to a report by The Financial Times citing people familiar with the matter, OpenAI is now seeking about $20 billion at a $1.25 trillion valuation, down from its earlier target of $30 billion at a $1.4 trillion valuation.

OpenAI Tempers Ambitions

OpenAI had been seeking to raise $30 billion at a $1.4 trillion valuation, after pointing to a sharp increase in revenue since July to justify nearly doubling its valuation from $852 billion.

But the company has since tempered its ambitions, with the report stating that OpenAI had set Friday as the deadline for investors to commit to the round. The initial close was expected to bring in less than $20 billion after some investors reduced their allocations, according to the report.

A consortium of investment groups from the United Arab Emirates, including state-backed technology fund MGX, is expected to be the largest participant. As part of the deal, OpenAI would have an option to lease newly developed computing power in the region, according to the report.

Founders Fund, Coatue, Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, along with SoftBank, also plan to participate, the report said. OpenAI raised $122 billion in March.

Tech Sell-Off Puts AI Spending Under The Microscope

The fundraising reset comes after a sharp sell-off in technology stocks and growing concerns about the pace and scale of AI spending.

The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 fell 3.5% Friday, while the index registered its worst month since March 2025, adding pressure to companies tied to the AI trade. The Nasdaq 100 index closed lower by 6.65% in October, its worst month since March 2025 when it fell 7.69%.

The report added that one OpenAI backer said that the fundraising process had begun amid enthusiasm for AI but was caught by a sharp reversal in the market.

The company is also facing competition for investor attention from Anthropic, which is preparing for an IPO next month at a valuation of $1.5 trillion or more.

Ives, Damodaran Weigh In On Anthropic IPO Risks

The Anthropic IPO could add another complication for OpenAI as investors weigh the two AI companies at the same time.

During an interview with CNBC, Yorkville Ives partner Dan Ives described the environment around Anthropic as a “perfect storm moment,” saying the company is “so key to this AI revolution build out.”

Ives continued to see a potential $1.5 trillion valuation for Anthropic despite the concerns. However, he acknowledged that Anthropic’s fundraising needs could put it “a bit in the penalty box” as AI companies compete for capital to fund infrastructure.

NYU Stern professor Aswath Damodaran focused on the market mood heading into the IPO.

“IPOs are all about mood and momentum,” Damodaran said, warning that the current environment could hurt Anthropic’s initial reception. He also described Anthropic, OpenAI and other parts of the AI ecosystem as deeply interconnected.

“They’re all connected at the hip. If one falls, they drag the others down with them,” Damodaran warned.

During the after-hours session on Friday, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), which tracks the S&P 500 index, declined 1.77%; the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (QQQ) fell 3.47%; and the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) closed lower by 1.07%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits toward the S&P 500 ETF was in the ‘bullish’ territory at the time of writing.

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Gemini CEO Tyler Winklevoss Says Zcash 'Is Not A Lighthouse,' Rejects Public-Good Case For Grants Committee

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:05:01 +0530

Tyler Winklevoss said the Zcash Community Grants committee was unnecessary, and that private markets would do a better job of funding development.
His comments came as proposals to reduce or eliminate the committee’s 8% share of block rewards stacking up have been making rounds among the community.
The grants committee has offered to return some of its treasury, but critics say it doesn’t go far enough.

Zcash (ZEC) is not economically defined as a public good, Gemini (GEMI) co-founder Tyler Winklevoss said on Friday, adding that its development should be funded by the market, not its grants committee.

In a response on X to L. Amber O’Hearn, former member of the Zcash Community Grants (ZCG) committee, Winklevoss rejected the argument that Zcash was a public good and social good that shouldn't be captured by private interests. The exchange is the newest move in a growing fight for the ZEC, which Zcash Community Grants (ZCG) controls.

Source: @tyler/x

Economists call a public good non-rivalrous, Winklevoss said, “If you buy 1 ZEC, it’s yours and no one else can't (sic) have it, and if you want to participate in/use the Zcash network, you have to pay for it.” It must be non-excludable, meaning no one can be denied from using it.

Winklevoss said Zcash fails on both points. A holder’s coins are that holder’s alone, he wrote, and anyone wanting to use the network has to pay. “No free-riding,” he said.

Market Over Committee

Winklevoss said he agreed that Zcash was open to everyone and good for society. He said that was not what economists meant by the term, which describes something private markets can’t supply well. “It is not a lighthouse or national defense,” he wrote.

That, he added, meant Zcash did not need what he called a “government-like plundering/taxing mechanism” such as ZCG. He added that it was funded without representation. “The market will handle this and handle it better in all respects,” he said.

He also dismissed O’Hearn’s warning that Zcash could end up within reach of only the rich. He said access was widening fast through wallet and exchange support and through exposure via public companies and exchange-traded funds.

Winklevoss is also a co-founder of Cypherpunk Technologies (CYPH), a Nasdaq-listed company that owns approximately 294,700 ZEC. Winklevoss Asset Services, which earlier this month filed for a spot Zcash ETF to be traded under the ticker WINK.

ZEC’s price was trading at $1,270, up over 1% in the last 24 hours, amid broader market weakness. On Stocktwits, ZEC was one of the top trending tickers in cryptocurrencies at the time of writing.

Retail sentiment around ZEC remained in the ‘bearish’ zone, accompanied by ‘low’ chatter levels over the past day.

Grants Fight Keeps Growing

ZCG is a five-person committee that receives 8% of each Zcash block reward. Another 12% is put into a fund voted on by ZEC holders every quarter.

The latest round kicked off last week, led by Sean Bowe, co-founder of Zcash. He published a draft Zcash Improvement Proposal (ZIP) to disable ZCG’s 8% stream. The draft would send that share to the Network Sustainability Mechanism (NSM), a reserve within the protocol used to support future mining rewards. Bowe’s draft mentioned ZCG’s own dashboard that had about 91,453 ZEC. That's about $112 million in today's dollars.

ZCG countered with an offer of its own. The committee posted on a Zcash community forum, proposing to move 36,200 ZEC to the NSM and keep about 55,200 ZEC for grants. It admitted its 8% stake was more than necessary and said the plan was preliminary.

Critics say that won’t do.

Source: @cameron/x

On Friday, Cameron Winklevoss tweeted on X that the committee should be replaced by voting by coinholders.

Source:@jswihart/x

The same day, Josh Swihart, founder of Zcash developer ZODL, took it a step further. “It’s time to kill the Zcash Dev Fund,” he wrote. Adding to it, he said, “Though I think the dev fund should end, I'm not opposed to this proposal. It's a reasonable compromise.”

All the plans are still drafts. Changing the block reward split will need a network upgrade.

Zcash has gained nearly 150% so far this year and is up over 214% in the last 12 months.

Read also: <Tether's Safety Cushion Nearly Doubles To $8B In A Single Quarter After $1.5B Profit In Third Quarter<

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Tom Lee Says Investors Are Hesitant To Buy The Dip As Midterm Elections Loom — 'People Are Marking Their Calendar Until November 3rd'

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:00:06 +0530

Lee said Friday’s market action looked different from previous sell-offs, with some investors potentially being forced to sell while money continues to move into other parts of the market.
The bigger issue, according to Lee, is that institutional investors are waiting for greater clarity around the midterm elections.
Lee said the uncertainty could also be keeping some retail investors on the sidelines.

Fundstrat Managing Partner Tom Lee says investors are holding back from buying into the latest stock-market dip as they await the outcome of next week’s U.S. midterm elections.

During an interview with CNBC on Friday, Lee pointed to a lack of conviction among investors until after Nov. 3, with the Nasdaq facing a sharp sell-off.

Tom Lee Says Investors Are Waiting Until November 3

Lee said Friday’s market action looked different from previous sell-offs, with some investors potentially being forced to sell while money continues to move into other parts of the market.

“Today looks like someone’s getting liquidated,” Lee said, adding that he could not determine whether the selling was coming from institutions or from investors holding heavily concentrated positions in stocks that were falling sharply.

“But at the same time, the equal weight market is rising. So I think there still is plenty of money sloshing around,” he said.

The bigger issue, according to Lee, is that institutional investors are waiting for greater clarity around the midterm elections.

“Our institutional investors just don’t have conviction until after midterm,” Lee said, while adding that he expects that to limit dip-buying in the days ahead.

“So I think between now and November 3rd, it doesn’t take a lot for stocks to fall a lot, because I just don’t know if there’s as much dip buying conviction until after November 3rd,” Lee said.

‘People Are Marking Their Calendar’

Lee said the uncertainty could also be keeping some retail investors on the sidelines.

“Yes,” Lee said when asked whether investors could be waiting to see how the elections shake out. “Because I think there’s a lot of doom-saying about the midterms.”

He pointed to the high stakes investors are placing on the election and said that could make them reluctant to buy stocks even after the recent declines.

“I do think a lot of people are kind of hesitant, hesitant to say, I want to buy this dip at this moment,” Lee said.

He believes investors still intend to buy the dip, but are waiting for the election to pass.

“I think people are going to plan to buy the dip,” Lee said. “But as strange as it sounds, I think people are marking their calendar until November 3rd.”

Lee’s comments came after the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 fell 3.5% Friday, with the index registering its worst month since March 2025. The Nasdaq 100 index ended October with a decline of 6.65%, its worst month since March 2025 when it fell 7.69%.

ING Sees Three Areas to Watch After the Election

Analysts at ING Think argued that the immediate market reaction to the midterms may not tell the whole story, identifying the Middle East, AI and fiscal policy and tariffs as three areas to watch afterward.

On the Middle East, ING said a divided or Democrat-controlled Congress could create competing pressures for President Donald Trump, while gridlock could increase the importance of areas where the White House has greater executive authority, including foreign policy.

AI could become another increasingly important political issue. ING pointed to growing voter concerns about the rapid construction of data centers and argued that the midterms could provide an indication of how contentious the AI infrastructure buildout becomes ahead of the 2028 presidential election.

The third area is fiscal policy and tariffs. ING said the U.S. deficit remains around 6% of GDP and argued that a divided government makes meaningful fiscal consolidation less likely. At the same time, trade policy remains an area where the president can act without Congress.

The firm added that for markets, Nov. 3 could be less about an immediate verdict and more about what the election changes, or fails to change, in the months that follow.

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Dan Ives Says Anthropic IPO Faces A ‘Perfect Storm’ — Aswath Damodaran Warns ‘If One Falls, They Drag The Others Down’

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:05:01 +0530

Ives said that the key question is whether the development ultimately affects investor appetite for Anthropic’s IPO.
He added that the amount of money that Anthropic wants to raise could become a concern, particularly as AI companies continue to spend heavily on infrastructure.
Damodaran said that the credit rating question could be more significant for lenders than equity investors.

Anthropic’s potential IPO came under fresh scrutiny Friday after a Financial Times report raised questions about whether the AI company could secure an investment-grade credit rating following its public debut.

During a CNBC interview on Friday, Yorkville Ives partner Dan Ives and NYU Stern School of Business professor and “Dean of Valuation” Aswath Damodaran discussed what the report could mean for Anthropic’s IPO and the broader AI trade.

This comes amid a report by The Financial Times on Friday that according to Blackstone, Anthropic may not secure an investment-grade rating immediately after going public.

Dan Ives Calls It A ‘Perfect Storm Moment’

Ives described the latest development as a “perfect storm moment” for Anthropic, which he said is central to the ongoing AI buildout.

“It’s the last thing investors want to see because Anthropic foundationally is so key to this AI revolution build out,” Ives said. He added that the key question is whether the development ultimately affects investor appetite for Anthropic’s IPO, while continuing to see the possibility of a roughly $1.5 trillion valuation.

However, Ives said the amount of money Anthropic needs to raise could become a concern, particularly as AI companies continue to spend heavily on infrastructure.

“Just like we’re seeing with Oracle and others, it’s an arms race, and it definitely would put them a bit in the penalty box,” Ives said.

He said investors would ultimately focus on whether Anthropic can demonstrate its business model and potentially regain investment-grade status.

“But then it comes down to as they prove out their model, can they get back to investment grade if such is the case,” Ives said.

Damodaran Warns ‘If One Falls, They Drag the Others Down’

Damodaran said the market environment could be particularly important for Anthropic’s IPO because of the role that sentiment plays in new listings.

“IPOs are all about mood and momentum,” Damodaran said.

“The worst thing that can happen for Anthropic is the mood keeps going the way it is right now. Because that is going to mean that the initial reception, at least, is not going to be as positive as they hoped it would be,” he said.

Damodaran described three groups within the AI ecosystem, which are companies building AI infrastructure, suppliers such as chip companies, and companies including Anthropic and OpenAI.

“They’re all connected at the hip. If one falls, they drag the others down with them,” warned Damodaran, while adding that this interconnection is already playing out in the market.

Why The Credit Rating Matters

Ives and Damodaran also differed somewhat on the significance of Anthropic’s potential credit-rating issue. Damodaran said the rating question could be more significant for lenders than equity investors.

“I think that the rating story is perhaps more significant than it was for the people on the lending side than it is on the equity side,” he said, while questioning the financial commitments being made by young AI companies.

“It’s never made sense,” Damodaran said, referring to companies entering into these contractual commitments like Anthropic for building out AI infrastructure.

Ives, meanwhile, pointed to Anthropic’s position in the enterprise market and its growth potential, comparing the opportunity with OpenAI.

“I think what’s happening today is it’s a tale of two cities,” Ives said, pointing to strong cloud numbers and AI infrastructure spending alongside disruption across areas including memory and advertising.

The Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (AIQ) fell about 4.45% on Friday, while the iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW) fell nearly 4.33%.

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Tether's Safety Cushion Nearly Doubles To $8B In A Single Quarter After $1.5B Profit In Third Quarter

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:00:06 +0530

Tether's excess reserves nearly doubled to about $7.95 billion at the end of September, from $4.1 billion three months earlier, according to its BDO attestation.
The stablecoin issuer earned $1.5 billion in net operating profit in the quarter, and $4.5 billion so far this year, mostly from US Treasury bills and repos.
Its $132.4 billion in Treasury exposure is roughly on par with South Korea's holdings, while reserves also included $19.1 billion in gold and $8.4 billion in Bitcoin.

Tether's (USDT) excess reserves nearly doubled in the third quarter, as the issuer of the world's largest stablecoin earned $1.5 billion in profit, mostly from interest on U.S. government debt.

The company's reserves exceeded its liabilities by about $7.95 billion at the end of the September quarter, up from $4.1 billion at the end of June, according to its quarterly attestation, which accounting firm BDO prepared and Tether published on Friday. That buffer was the amount Tether held above what it needed to back every USDT token in circulation.

Tether made $1.5 billion in net operating profit in the third quarter, in line with the previous quarter. It has now earned $4.5 billion so far this year. Most of that came from US Treasury bills and reverse repurchase agreements, which were short-term loans backed by government securities. The profits came even though USDT's supply changed little. Issuance held at about $184 billion through the first three quarters of the year, despite shifts in the crypto market.

USDT’s price continued to trade flat at nearly $1 over the past 24 hours. On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment around USDT remained in the ‘bearish’ zone, while chatter around it shifted to ‘high’ from ‘normal’ over the past day.

What Backs USDT?

Tether held $191.5 billion in total reserves at quarter-end, against $183.5 billion in liabilities. Direct and indirect exposure to U.S. Treasury bills made up $132.4 billion. That exposure was roughly in alignment with South Korea's $134.2 billion in U.S. Treasury holdings and above the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) $116.1 billion, according to data from the U.S. Treasury Department.

The reserves also included over $19 billion in precious metals and roughly $8.4 billion in Bitcoin (BTC), valued at Bitcoin's September 30 closing price of $83,621. The rest included $14.2 billion in secured loans, $4.2 billion in public equities and $6 billion in other investments, the attestation showed.

On Reserves

"Our responsibility is to make sure USDT remains dependable when people need it most, including when markets and financial systems come under pressure," CEO Paolo Ardoino said. According to him, earning $1.5 billion in profit while holding "nearly $8.0 billion in excess reserves,” gave them a “strong foundation for that work."

Source: @paoloardoino/x

On X, Ardoino said that USDT's user base had reached a record of more than 700 million people across emerging markets. He called the stablecoin "the biggest financial inclusion success story in the history of humanity."

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Google Just Got AI To Talk From Space — Project Suncatcher Scores First In-Orbit TPU Response After SpaceX Launch

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:00:06 +0530

Google said it reached its “Hello World” milestone this week when it successfully received the first AI response from a data center-class TPU operating in orbit.
During a ground-station pass, the team sent a prompt to an onboard Gemma 4 open model, asking it to generate a haiku about being in space.
As the satellite passed over Svalbard, Norway, Google received the response back on Earth.

Alphabet Inc.’s (GOOG, GOOGL) Google has gotten artificial intelligence to talk from space for the first time, marking an early milestone in its ambitious Project Suncatcher effort to explore whether AI computing could eventually move beyond Earth.

The breakthrough came weeks after Google's prototype satellite launched into orbit aboard a Space Exploration Technologies Corp.’s (SPCX) rideshare mission. The satellite has now completed its initial commissioning work, including powering up its onboard TPU trays and running early machine learning workloads.

Alphabet’s Class A shares closed 1% lower in Friday’s regular trading session, while SpaceX shares fell more than 6%.

Project Suncatcher Gets Its First AI Response

Google on Friday said it reached its “Hello World” milestone this week when it successfully received the first AI response from a data center-class TPU operating in orbit.

During a ground-station pass, the team sent a prompt to an onboard Gemma 4 open model, asking it to generate a haiku about being in space. As the satellite passed over Svalbard, Norway, Google received the response back on Earth: “Blue marble below. Data streams in silent grace. Starlight feeds my core.”

The team then moved beyond the initial demonstration, testing space-themed limericks and prompts designed to report telemetry and the technical status of the payload systems.

This comes amid Google’s efforts to use the prototype to determine whether its TPU hardware can reliably perform machine learning workloads while exposed to the harsh conditions of space.

What’s Next For Google's AI Chips In Space

The next phase will focus on how the TPUs perform under thermal stress and radiation exposure in orbit, which are two key challenges for any future attempt to deploy computing infrastructure in space.

Google's longer-term vision is to investigate whether solar power and the physical environment of space could eventually support scalable machine learning infrastructure. But the company is still at an early research stage, with the current satellite primarily serving as a test bed for hardware performance and reliability.

The results from the prototype will help determine whether Google can progress to its next planned milestone: two interconnected satellites in 2027.

For now, the successful AI response provides an important proof point that data center-class TPU hardware can execute a machine learning workload in orbit and communicate the result back to Earth.

Musk, Bezos See Bigger Potential for Data Centers in Space

Google's experiment comes as the idea of moving AI infrastructure into orbit gains attention from some of tech's biggest names. Earlier in May this year, Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos called SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's proposal for space-based data centers a “very realistic” idea, although he said Musk's timeline could be overly ambitious.

Bezos said the economics ultimately depend on two major factors, which are rising energy costs for terrestrial data centers and a dramatic decline in launch costs. He estimated launch costs would need to fall by roughly 10 times for the concept to become viable at scale.

What Retail Investors Think Of GOOGL Stock

Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around Alphabet trended in the ‘extremely bullish’ territory at the time of writing.

GOOGL stock is down 11% year-to-date, while SPCX stock is down 10%. The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) is up 12% over the past 12 months, while the iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW) is up 22%.

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Apple’s Biggest Threat Isn’t Android — It’s AAPL's Own Devices, Analyst Says Ahead Of Q4 Earnings

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:00:07 +0530

Moffett said Apple’s appeal as a relative safe haven has been playing out for months, pushing the stock’s valuation to levels that leave less room for disappointment.
At roughly 36 times forward earnings, Apple’s earnings yield is only about 2.8%, he noted, which is roughly half the yield available in the Treasury market.
According to Moffett, the question heading into earnings may not simply be whether Apple delivers another solid quarter.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) heads into its fiscal fourth-quarter (Q4) earnings report with its stock near record levels and investors closely watching whether the company can sustain its momentum. However, MoffettNathanson co-founder and senior analyst Craig Moffett sees a less obvious risk emerging for the iPhone maker.

During an interview with CNBC, Moffett said Apple has increasingly been viewed as the “safe choice” among mega-cap stocks, helping drive a significant valuation premium. But with the stock trading at roughly 36 times forward earnings, he questioned whether investors have already priced in too much optimism.

Apple shares ended with a decline of more than 1% in Friday’s regular trade, but edged up by 0.1% in the afterhours session.

Apple’s ‘Safe’ Trade May Have Gone Too Far, Says Moffett

Moffett said Apple’s appeal as a relative safe haven has been playing out for months, pushing the stock’s valuation to levels that leave less room for disappointment.

At roughly 36 times forward earnings, Apple’s earnings yield is only about 2.8%, he noted, which is roughly half the yield available in the Treasury market. That makes the valuation particularly notable for a company whose shares have already rallied sharply this year by about 27%.

“It’s already priced in so much safety that you wonder whether it’s overshot somewhat,” Moffett said.

He pointed to Friday’s trading action as another potential warning sign, with Apple stock declining even as money flowed out of other mega-cap technology stocks, raising the possibility that investors could increasingly favor companies offering more attractive free-cash-flow or earnings yields.

According to Moffett, the question heading into earnings may not simply be whether Apple delivers another solid quarter. It is whether the company can produce enough growth to justify the premium investors are already paying.

Apple is set to report its Q4 results on Monday after the closing bell. Wall Street expects Apple to report earnings per share (EPS) of $1.98 on revenue of $113.25 billion, according to Fiscal.ai data.

Moffett Says Apple’s Biggest iPhone Threat May Be Device Users Already Own

Moffett also highlighted a more fundamental challenge for Apple as higher memory costs push up device prices.

He said higher memory costs have already lifted prices by about $100 across Apple’s base devices. U.S. wireless carriers, meanwhile, have not meaningfully increased promotions to offset those higher prices, meaning consumers are ultimately paying more, Moffett noted.

That creates a potentially bigger problem for Apple than losing customers to Android.

“The competition that Apple faces is from the Apple device that you already own,” Moffett said.

If consumers look at a new iPhone, see a higher price and decide their existing device still works well enough, they may simply delay upgrading, he said.

Moffett added that existing iPhones remain capable, run current software and can stay in use for years. As a result, higher prices could encourage consumers to stretch the replacement cycle, creating what Moffett called the “inertia” of the existing device.

Munster Remains Bullish On AAPL’s iPhone Duo

Last week, Deepwater Asset Management’s Gene Munster outlined his bullish outlook on Apple’s new iPhone Duo, forecasting 20 million units in FY27 versus Wall Street’s roughly 12 million estimate.

Munster expects the higher-priced device to add about $8 billion to the Street’s current FY27 iPhone revenue estimate of $279 billion.

He sees the Duo accounting for 8% of iPhone unit sales and 16% of revenue in FY27, well above Wall Street’s estimates of 4% and 7%, respectively.

Munster also expects Apple’s overall iPhone business to grow 13% in FY27, compared with the Street’s 10% forecast.

What Retail Traders Think Of AAPL Stock

Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around Apple trended in the ‘extremely bearish’ territory at the time of writing.

AAPL stock is up 27% year-to-date and over the past 12 months. The S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) is up 11% over the past 12 months, while the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) is up 12%.

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Amazon's AWS Just Gave Investors A Big Growth Signal — And Gene Munster Thinks It's Only The Beginning

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:06 +0530

Munster said that the bigger signal came from Amazon's unusually long-term outlook, with management guiding for at least 40% growth in AWS in both 2027 and 2028.
He also pointed to Amazon’s management expecting the cloud business to eventually reach $1 trillion in annual revenue.
Munster argued that the length and magnitude of Amazon's AWS outlook are more important than the headline growth number.

Deepwater Asset Management’s Gene Munster believes that Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) just gave investors a much bigger glimpse into the future of AWS than it typically does.

In a note on Friday, Munster outlined that Amazon’s AI infrastructure opportunity may be only getting started, pointing to Amazon’s management breaking pattern as far as the guidance for its AWS business is concerned.

Amazon shares ended with a decline of over 1% in Friday’s regular trade, but edged up by 0.2% in the afterhours session.

Two Years of AWS Guidance Is the Real Signal, Says Munster

AWS grew 39% year over year in the September quarter, roughly in line with expectations, according to the investor. However, he believes that the bigger signal came from Amazon's unusually long-term outlook, with management guiding for at least 40% growth in AWS in both 2027 and 2028, while adding that the cloud business could eventually reach $1 trillion in annual revenue.

Munster argued that the length and magnitude of Amazon's AWS outlook are more important than the headline growth number. He noted that while Amazon usually provides only one quarter of AWS guidance, the company offering visibility into two full years signals a level of confidence in AI-related demand that the company has rarely communicated this far in advance.

AWS grew 39% in the September quarter, and Munster believes the momentum could continue for years, and potentially, even for the next decade.

He argued that the broader message is that Amazon wants investors to look beyond its traditional retail identity and recognize the scale of the AI opportunity developing inside AWS.

"Despite all of the hype, we are just starting," Munster wrote, arguing that the AI movement could prove to be a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

A $1 Trillion AWS Business Could Change Amazon's Investment Thesis

Munster said that the second major signal was Amazon's expectation that AWS could become a $1 trillion annual business within five to 10 years.

The investor believes that reaching $1 trillion in five years would require AWS to grow at an average annual rate of roughly 42%. Even taking the longer 10-year path would imply an impressive growth trajectory, according to Munster.

He added that this could fundamentally change how investors view Amazon. AWS currently accounts for roughly 21% of Amazon's total revenue, but Munster estimates it could represent about half of the company's revenue within five years.

Amazon also plans to begin selling its custom Trainium AI chips toward the end of 2027. Munster does not expect chip sales to become a major portion of Amazon's revenue, but sees the move as another indication that the company is positioning itself increasingly as an AI infrastructure player.

However, this would require enormous investment from Amazon, according to Munster, who expects the company’s capital spending to rise faster than current Wall Street estimates as it builds the infrastructure needed to support that growth.

What Retail Traders Think Of AMZN Stock

Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around Amazon trended in the ‘extremely bullish’ territory at the time of writing.

AMZN stock is up 4% year-to-date and 8% over the past 12 months. The S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) is up 11% over the past 12 months, while the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) is up 12%.

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Cathie Wood Loads Up On TEM, ILMN And Biotech Stocks — But Pares Stake In This Pharma Giant That Had A Blowout Q3

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:00:07 +0530

ARK's actively managed ETFs made a mix of moves, trimming some established holdings while adding to smaller healthcare names.
ARK Genomic Revolution ETF increased its exposure to Tempus AI, Pacific Biosciences of California, Beam Therapeutics, and Arcturus Therapeutics.
Eli Lilly was among ARK’s notable trims on Friday, with its flagship ARK Innovation ETF paring its position despite Lilly’s blowout third-quarter performance.

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest made a series of moves across its actively managed ETFs on Friday, with the firm adding to several healthcare, genomics and cryptocurrency stocks.

ARK's actively managed ETFs made a mix of moves, trimming some established holdings while adding to smaller healthcare names. Several stocks appeared in more than one fund.

ARK Loads Up On Biotech Stocks

Tempus AI Inc. (TEM) was one of ARK’s more prominent biotech-related purchases. ARK added 61,114 shares through ARK Genomic Revolution ETF (ARKG) and another 93,407 shares through ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), increasing its exposure to the AI-powered healthcare and genomics company across two funds.

Illumina Inc. (ILMN) was another significant addition, with ARKK buying 43,130 shares of the genomics sequencing company.

ARKG also added to several other biotechnology names, buying 133,767 shares of Pacific Biosciences of California Inc. (PACB), 22,687 shares of Beam Therapeutics Inc. (BEAM) and 64,483 shares of Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc. (ARCT). ARKK separately bought another 346,507 shares of Pacific Biosciences.

Outside healthcare and genomics, ARK added to Circle Internet Group Inc. (CRCL) and Coinbase Global Inc. (COIN) across multiple ETFs. ARK Blockchain & Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) also bought 13,757 shares of Robinhood Markets Inc. (HOOD).

ARK’s Surprise Sell

Eli Lilly & Co. (LLY) was among the notable positions ARK pared on Friday. ARK’s flagship ARKK ETF sold 17,626 shares of the pharmaceutical giant.

The move came after Lilly reported third-quarter results that topped expectations, with the company continuing to benefit from strong demand for its diabetes and obesity medicines.

ARK also reduced its exposure to CareDx Inc. (CDNA), with the ARKG ETF selling 50,859 shares.

Bullish (BLSH) was another recurring sell. ARK sold shares of the crypto-focused financial services company through ARKF, ARKK and ARKW, with the trades totaling more than 238,000 shares across the three ETFs.

ARKG’s price fell nearly 7% in Friday’s regular trading session. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around ARKG trended in the ‘bullish’ territory at the time of writing.

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Elon Musk Warns Of AI Shakeout, While Zuckerberg, Pichai, Nadella, Jassy Discuss The Costs: MAG 7 Voices This Week

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:05:01 +0530

Elon Musk said SpaceX was not looking to buy neocloud companies, dismissing the idea as “pointless.”
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang defended the company’s dealings with Megaspeed International while announcing a $3 billion investment in Meta’s stock offering.
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai reported strong Google Cloud growth but faced questions about negative free cash flow for a second consecutive quarter.

This week received a slew of commentary from Magnificent Seven (MAG 7) leaders with big tech earnings kicking off across the board, from Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk predicting a shakeout among AI infrastructure firms to Microsoft (MSFT) CFO Amy Hood discussing additional sources of funding.

Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) reported negative free cash flow for a second straight quarter. Meta Platforms (META) launched about $35 billion of stock offerings as part of a plan to raise nearly $100 billion, and Nvidia (NVDA) agreed to put in $3 billion. Amazon (AMZN) reported trailing free cash flow of negative $42.4 billion.

This week’s comments from MAG 7 leaders offered a clearer picture of the financial pressures behind the AI boom:

Elon Musk: Neocloud Warning, Starship Tower Catch, Tesla-SpaceX Merger Talk

“Guppy-level death and consolidation.”

Elon Musk, CEO, SpaceX and Tesla

Musk said debt markets have “almost entirely shut off access to money” for any company without substantial revenue independent of AI data centers. He said SpaceX closed $40 billion of debt for GPUs, but that it is investment grade and has Starlink and launch revenue behind it. “Some will make it through, but not many,” he wrote.

Replying to an X user who suggested Musk was trying to talk down neocloud valuations in order to buy them, the CEO wrote, “SpaceX is not buying any neoclouds. Pointless.”

“As the prophecy foretold, Starship 42 will be the first tower catch.”

Elon Musk, CEO, SpaceX and Tesla

Musk’s post on X came after SpaceX said Ship 42 completed a full-duration, six-engine static fire on Wednesday, plus a single-engine burn that simulated a deorbit. Flight 15 is targeted for November. A catch of the upper stage would be a first for Starship.

Jensen Huang: Megaspeed Spy Probe, Nvidia’s Meta Investment

“Normal and not unusual.”

Jensen Huang, CEO, Nvidia

Huang addressed Nvidia’s dealings with Megaspeed International after The New York Times reported that U.S. authorities were investigating a former executive at the Singapore-based company. The executive allegedly provided information to Chinese authorities and helped evade U.S. chip export restrictions.

Huang said his interactions with the executive were typical of Nvidia’s dealings with Chinese customers and that the person no longer worked at Megaspeed. “We’ve studied all their deployments of our GPUs and counted every one,” he said.

Nvidia also announced a $3 billion investment in Meta’s equity offering and an expanded partnership to optimize training and inference for Meta’s Muse AI models.

“AI agents represent a new computing paradigm.”

Jensen Huang, CEO, Nvidia

Meta plans to expand its use of Nvidia’s Vera Rubin chips, Vera CPUs, Spectrum-X networking and BlueField-4 products. Meta said Nvidia, AMD (AMD) and Broadcom (AVGO) had collectively indicated interest in buying up to $5 billion of its shares.

Retail sentiment around NVDA stock on Stocktwits flipped to ‘bearish’ from ‘bullish’ over the past week.

NVDA stock retail sentiment on October 30. | Source: Stocktwits

Mark Zuckerberg: Nearly $100B In Stock Sales For AI

“Muse is how we bring personal superintelligence to everyone.”

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO, Meta

Meta priced $25 billion of Class A common stock through forward sale agreements at $625 a share, increasing the offering from an initially planned $22.5 billion. It also priced 250 million depositary shares of 6.50% mandatory convertible preferred stock at $50 apiece, raising about $12.5 billion.

The company also has plans for an at-the-market (ATM) offering of up to $60 billion after its new non-voting Class C shares begin trading in the first quarter of 2027. Together, the planned offerings amount to about $97.5 billion. Meta cited its planned 5-gigawatt Louisiana data center campus, known as Hyperion, among the projects driving its infrastructure expansion.

Retail sentiment around META stock on Stocktwits flipped to ‘bearish’ from ‘extremely bullish’ over the past week.

META stock retail sentiment on October 30. | Source: Stocktwits

Sundar Pichai: Cloud Doubles, Free Cash Flow Turns Negative

“Gemini 4 Argon and Carbon are now leading at the frontier.”

Sundar Pichai, CEO, Alphabet

Alphabet’s third-quarter (Q3) results showed revenue up 25% to $127.6 billion. Google Cloud revenue rose 103% to $30.7 billion. Pichai said the Gemini app reached one billion users.

However, the spending required to support that growth weighed on cash flow. Free cash flow was negative $9.07 billion, compared with expectations for positive $2.7 billion, marking a second consecutive quarter in negative territory. Capital spending totaled $51.4 billion.

Search and other revenue grew 12% to $63.4 billion, down from 17% in the second quarter. Pichai defended the Search trade-off by comparing it to the shift to mobile. Alphabet is “building the best Search user experience, followed by monetization,” he said.

Google’s finance chief Anat Ashkenazi said capex will “increase significantly in 2027” from this year’s $195 billion to $205 billion, with more detail on the Q4 call. Meanwhile, Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian said on his first earnings call that the company sees “extraordinary demand” from AI labs, capital markets, financial firms and enterprises.

GOOGL stock saw its worst day ever on Thursday, with over $500 billion of its market capitalization wiped out. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the shares shifted to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ over the past week.

GOOGL stock retail sentiment on October 30. | Source: Stocktwits

Satya Nadella: 48% Azure Growth And A Funding Signal

“It was a fast start to our fiscal year.”

Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft

Microsoft reported revenue of $92.3 billion, up 19% from a year earlier. Azure revenue rose 48% to $33.2 billion, while Copilot usage increased 50% from the previous quarter. Free cash flow fell 27% to $18.63 billion, and capital spending reached $45.2 billion.

CFO Amy Hood said capital spending would exceed $50 billion in the second quarter. She also said Microsoft would tap “additional sources of funding when we believe it is attractive,” signaling that the company is considering more than its existing cash flow to support its investment plans.

Microsoft forecast second-quarter Azure growth of 49% to 50% in constant currency. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around MSFT stock improved to ‘bullish’ from ‘bearish’ territory over the past week.

MSFT stock retail sentiment on October 30. | Source: Stocktwits

Andy Jassy: AWS Above 40% Growth, Outside Shopping Agents

“Our AWS investment in functionality and infrastructure is working.”

Andy Jassy, CEO, Amazon

Amazon reported revenue of $201.9 billion, up 12%, and earnings of $1.89 a share. Both came in slightly below estimates. Amazon Web Services revenue rose 39.3% to $46 billion, equivalent to an annualized run rate of about $184 billion. AWS also reported a backlog of $578 billion.

Jassy projected AWS growth of more than 40% in 2027 and 2028 and said the business could reach $1 trillion in revenue within five to 10 years. Amazon expects capital spending of about $220 billion in 2026 and meaningfully more in 2027. The company also plans to make its Trainium chips available outside AWS late in 2027.

Jassy was less enthusiastic about third-party AI shopping agents.

“Still not great, nor more convenient than coming to a retailer directly.”

Andy Jassy, CEO, Amazon

Jassy said relatively few customers were shopping through outside agents such as Meta’s Muse and said those tools were not responsible for Amazon’s softer advertising quarter. Amazon blocked Muse from its store in September.

John Ternus: First Earnings Call, iPhone Duo Display Issue

“A small number of iPhone Duo units.”

Apple statement on iPhone Duo display problems

Apple said it was aware of an issue affecting the inner display on a small number of iPhone Duo units. The company advised affected users to contact AppleCare for a replacement.

Ternus is scheduled to hold his first earnings call as CEO next week. Analysts expect revenue of about $113 billion and earnings per share of $1.99.

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Stocktwits Defense Watch: L3Harris, BA Report Record Backlogs, HII Raises FY2026 Shipbuilding Revenue Forecast

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:06 +0530

L3Harris reported a record $53.2 billion backlog after securing $19.3 billion in quarterly orders.
HII secured $32.4 billion in new contracts during Q3, with existing awards covering nearly 90% of its expected shipbuilding revenue through 2030.
Boeing’s defense revenue jumped 15% to $7.94 billion, but weaker commercial airplane performance weighed on overall results.

With the quarterly earnings season in full swing, U.S. defense firms largely delivered strong results this week, highlighting sharp growth in backlogs driven by rising demand for missiles, military aircraft and naval vessels.

L3Harris Technologies (LHX), Boeing (BA), and HII (HII) all reported topline growth, and while Boeing’s earnings fell short of street expectations, the aircraft maker attributed it to weaker performance of its commercial airplanes division.

L3Harris Raises Outlook As Backlog Hits Record $53.2B

On Thursday, L3Harris reported a 7% increase in third-quarter (Q3) revenue to $6.06 billion, beating Wall Street estimates of $5.94 billion, according to Fiscal.ai. Earnings per share (EPS) jumped 33% to $3.28, beating consensus estimates of $2.95.

Crucially, L3Harris reported a record backlog of $53.2 billion, boosted by quarterly orders of around $19.3 billion. CEO Sam Mehta highlighted strong demand for missile systems, space technologies and military communications equipment.

The outperformance allowed the company to raise its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to $23.5 billion to $23.7 billion from $23.2 billion to $23.7 billion and EPS guidance to $12.25 to $12.35 from $11.80 to $12.00.

LHX shares closed 6.8% higher on Thursday.

HII Secures $32.4B In New Orders In Q3

On Thursday, another defense contractor posted a strong quarterly print. Shipbuilder HII reported record third-quarter revenue of $3.54 billion, up nearly 11% and above Wall Street’s $3.37 billion estimates. EPS surged around 49% to $5.48, significantly higher than the $4.43 estimates.

New contract awards during the quarter totaled $32.4 billion, accounting for the majority of the $43.1 billion in contracts it received year-to-date.

CEO Chris Kastner added that existing awards now cover about 90% of expected shipbuilding revenue through 2030. HII raised its 2026 shipbuilding revenue forecast to $10.5 billion to $10.7 billion from $10.2 billion to $10.4 billion.

HII shares surged after the results, closing 13.2% higher.

Boeing’s Defense Business Grows But Q3 Earnings Miss Street Estimates

Boeing’s 4% topline growth primarily reflected higher defense and services volume. The company’s defense division recorded a 15% increase in Q3 revenue to $7.94 billion.

While earnings from operations and operating margins grew significantly over the last year, the gains reflected a $252 million gain from the sale of HRL Laboratories in July. The division’s backlog reached a record $101 billion.

Overall, revenue came in at $24.19 billion, along with a loss of $0.34 per share. Both metrics were below Street estimates. Revenue from its largest segment, commercial airplanes, declined 3%.

BA shares tanked nearly 11% after the results on Tuesday.

How Have LHX, HII And BA Stocks Performed In 2026?

Retail sentiment surrounding LHX and HII on Stocktwits turned ‘neutral’ from ‘bearish’ over the past 24 hours. Sentiment for BA remained in the ‘bullish’ territory.

Despite strong earnings-driven rallies in L3Harris and HII, all three stocks remain in negative territory year-to-date, with Boeing down nearly 21%, HII falling 9.6%, and L3Harris declining 8.6%.

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Stocktwits Weekly Spread: What Shaped Treasury Yields And The Dollar This Week

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:00:07 +0530

An AI-linked equities basket (SOX) dropped 7.2% on Friday, and the Nasdaq 100 ended its worst month since 2025.
The U.S. Dollar Index ended flat this week.
The yield curve remained range-bound, with 10-year yields easing by 7 basis points over the previous week.

American sovereign debt surged during the week through Oct. 30, driven by a sharp pullback in tech shares linked to artificial intelligence and expanding corporate credit risk spreads that accelerated safe-haven flows into Treasuries.

Primary revenue channels for major American tech giants are demonstrating initial signs of cooling, even as total corporate artificial intelligence investments approach the $750 billion mark for the year. Intel (INTC) shares slipped on soft Q4 guidance, while Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) missed Q3 analyst expectations.

Meanwhile, costs to protect the debt of numerous U.S. technology heavyweights against default hit fresh record highs Friday. The protection price for Intel bonds for five years surged as much as 22.4 basis points Friday morning to 127.9 basis points a year, Bloomberg reported.

The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield remained below the 5.00% threshold for the second straight week. The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield remained largely unchanged at 5.31% for the week ending Oct. 30.

The spread between the U.S. 10-year yield and the U.S. 2-year yield ticked marginally higher by 3 basis points to 0.33% in the week.

The iShares 20+ Year Treasury ETF (TLT) ended the week 0.6% higher, its fourth straight week of gains, while the shorter-duration iShares 1-3 year ETF (SHY) added about 0.3%. The slight recovery in the shorter-duration bond ETF may reflect easing short-term inflation pressure; however, markets still factor in one more rate hike in December.

Retail sentiment on TLT and SHY was ‘bullish,’ with ‘high’ message volumes.

Asset / Benchmark	Weekly Close	Weekly Change
U.S. Dollar Index	101.96	Flat
U.S. 2-Year Treasury Yield	4.59%	-10 bps
U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield	4.93%	-7 bps
U.S. 30-Year Treasury Yield	5.32%	Flat
U.S. 10Y2Y Yield Spread	Flattening curve	-

Yield Curve & Global Sovereign Markets

Yield curve flattening trends persisted. However, short-duration yields eased almost in tandem with the long end, keeping the gap between 2-year and 10-year Treasuries compressed.

Corporate credit spreads widened, signaling growing stress in corporate balance sheets. Weak tech results are deepening doubts over the AI borrowing boom even as tech giants boost their capital-spending plans. Companies have borrowed nearly $500 billion so far this year for data centers, chips, and other AI projects, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The total was about $200 billion for all of 2025.

Yet certain mega-cap tech entities have begun addressing escalating debt market anxiety. Oracle Corp., featuring the most heavily traded credit default swaps, recently announced plans to limit upcoming capital infusions to $20 billion over the next few years, helping its credit swaps improve.

International sovereign bond markets followed similar trajectories. German 10-year Bund yields and other major sovereign yields mirrored the U.S. decline, reflecting broad-based global demand for safe-haven assets.

Meanwhile, the Dollar Spot Index was flat this week, extending last week’s weakness against a basket of developed market currencies.

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Stocktwits Fintech Pulse: US Fintech Weekly Briefing & Market Drivers

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:15:01 +0530

Visa, Mastercard and PayPal delivered solid Q3 earnings beats.
SoFi Technologies rallied over 14% this week after posting record quarterly revenue, double-digit net income expansion, and an upgraded full-year outlook.
Coinbase returned to quarterly profitability, while Robinhood faced multiple price-target cuts.

Domestic card networks and payment processing hubs dominated market headlines during the week of Oct. 26 to Oct. 30, driven by a heavy slate of Q3 earnings reports, while the world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, was hacked.

Moreover, the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at its October meeting, aiding lending stocks. However, elevated inflation levels, mostly from higher energy prices, have pushed several Fed officials to call for a gradual uptick in interest rates until the inflation target hits the desired 2%.

Infrastructure Shifts Across Mastercard, Visa, PayPal

Mastercard Incorporated (MA): Mastercard reported Q3 financial results that topped consensus earnings-per-share estimates, bolstered by resilient cross-border consumer transaction volume and expanding commercial payment rails.

Its shares ended the week about 2.3% higher, marking its fourth straight week of gains. Meanwhile, most of the top Wall Street brokers hiked their share price target on the stock following its strong quarterly earnings performance.

BofA raised its target price to $775 from $735 a share, Morgan Stanley hiked to $712 from $681, and JPMorgan increased its target to $755 from $720. Apart from these, 12 other brokerages also hiked their share price target on Mastercard.

Visa Inc. (V): Visa delivered strong bottom-line performance for its fiscal fourth quarter, leading a series of financial sector earnings beats driven by sustained domestic credit and debit spending.

The Mastercard rival also received multiple price target hikes from Wall Street after its strong quarterly performance, with Wells Fargo and Mizuho raising their target prices to $463 and $440, respectively.

PayPal Holdings Inc. ( PYPL): PayPal reported Q3 earnings on Oct. 27, posting adjusted EPS of $1.45, beating estimates of $1.31, on revenue of $8.58 billion. Management highlighted steady total payment volume growth near $487.1 billion.

Lending Volumes And Merchant Networks For SoFi, Affirm

SoFi Technologies Inc. (SOFI): SoFi shares surged 16% post-earnings, climbing to $16.82 after reporting third-quarter results on Oct. 27. The digital bank delivered adjusted EPS of $0.18 on $1.39 billion in revenue—beating analyst forecasts—while total deposits expanded by $5.8 billion to reach $51.3 billion.

Scotiabank raised the price target on SoFi Technologies to $26 from $25 and kept an Outperform rating on the shares. Scotiabank said that the fintech company had posted a "record quarter," with revenue growth accelerating and adjusted EBITDA up. Credit has improved, and management noted demand has not slowed for borrowing, spending, saving, or investing products.

Meanwhile, StoneX analyst Mark Palmer also hiked the price target on SOFI stock to $27 from $25 and maintained a ‘Buy’ rating on the shares. The analyst said that an earlier-than-usual release of 2027 guidance caps a "solid" Q3 report that "looks like" an inflection point.

Affirm Holdings Inc. (AFRM): Affirm stock gained about 5% this week as investors evaluated broader consumer point-of-sale spending data ahead of the upcoming holiday shopping season.

Robinhood’s Earnings Disappoint, Coinbase Returns To Profitability

Robinhood (HOOD) share price dropped for the sixth consecutive week and ended its worst month since 2022 following posting earnings that missed expectations. Robinhood posted record third-quarter revenue of $1.42 billion, though it missed Wall Street estimates. The brokerage firm posted adjusted earnings of $0.60 a share.

Robinhood's transaction-based revenue grew about 19% to $867 million, while prediction markets revenue jumped more than sixfold to $173 million and options revenue surged 31%.

However, Cathie Wood’s ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) purchased 69,604 shares of HOOD worth about $6.4 million. The ARK Next Generation Technology ETF (ARKW) bought 17,699 HOOD shares worth $1.6 million, while the ARK Blockchain & Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) bought 12,115 HOOD shares worth $1.1 million this week.

Coinbase Global Inc. (COIN): Coinbase released Q3 results on Oct. 29, returning to profitability with $719 million in net income and $333 million in adjusted EBITDA. Revenue was boosted by $590 million in transaction fees, $307 million from USDC stablecoin reserves, and rapid expansion in its prediction markets and combined international derivatives exchange.

Meanwhile, the world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, was hacked allegedly by North Korea, affecting about $6 billion in crypto funds. The exchange said Friday that it has begun recovering affected assets and is continuing to work with law enforcement and blockchain intelligence firms to trace additional funds.

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S&P 500, Nasdaq End Third Straight Week Lower As Investors Move Away From Tech, AI — AMZN, INTC, LLY, RBLX In Focus

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:10:01 +0530

The S&P 500 ended Friday 2% lower, the Nasdaq 100 fell 3.5%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average eased 1.1%.
Intel Corp. slid the most in more than four decades after its outlook missed estimates.
The Nasdaq 100 recorded its worst month since March last year.

U.S. stock indices ended lower on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also closing the month lower after investors moved out of the tech and AI play after a host of third-quarter results failed to meet investor expectations and as bloated AI capex plans weighed on tech cash flows.

The S&P 500 ended Friday 2% lower, the Nasdaq 100 fell 3.5%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average eased 1.1%. The Russell 2000, which tracks small-cap stocks, dropped 1.7%. The Nasdaq 100 dropped about 6.5% this month, its worst monthly performance since March last year.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) fell 1.7%, and the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) slipped 1%. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq-100 tracking Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) ended 3.3% lower on Friday.

Meanwhile, the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) and the iShares Semiconductor ETF dropped between 6.5% and 8% each on Friday amid weakness in Nvidia (NVDA), AMD, Micron Tech (MU) and Broadcom (AVGO). The broader Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) fell 4%.

Retail sentiment on Stocktwits for SPY improved to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’, while it remained in ‘bearish’ territory for DIA and QQQ.

US Market Drivers

Index	Move	Close
Dow Jones Industrial Average	-1.1%	51,770.31
S&P 500	-2%	7,580.07
Nasdaq 100	-3.5%	28,384.85

Intel Corp. (INTC) plunged the most in over forty years after posting disappointing quarterly results and issuing a soft outlook due to weakness in personal computers. Revenue within its client computing and physical AI division dropped 5% year-over-year to $8.1 billion, making it the worst performer in the Nasdaq 100 this month.

Core revenue streams across U.S. mega-cap technology firms — encompassing digital advertising, consumer demand, and retail platforms — are showing early signs of decelerating, even as collective artificial intelligence capital expenditures swell toward $750 billion this year.

Earlier this week, Alphabet shares posted their worst day on record after missing third-quarter earnings and revenue expectations.

“We’re moving out of the hopes and dreams phase of the AI trade and into the ‘show me’ phase,” Joe Tigay at Equity Armor Investments told Bloomberg. “Full order books are great, but investors want to see who can actually deliver.”

Investor attention will now be solely on the mid-term elections due next week.

Key Trending Stocks

Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) has arranged up to $80 billion in supplier financing credit line as it prepares for aggressive infrastructure spending to power its artificial intelligence initiatives.

Shares of Eli Lilly (LLY) and AbbVie (ABBV) climbed to new record highs on Friday after the pharmaceutical behemoths reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter earnings and raised their full-year 2026 outlooks.

A potential merger between Tesla (TSLA) and SpaceX (SPCX) could face its biggest regulatory challenge in China, Bank of America reportedly said on Friday, citing Tesla’s dependence on its Shanghai factory and SpaceX’s ties to the U.S. defense industry.

Bank of America guided investors toward mega-cap technology corporate bonds instead of equities as an investment opportunity. Michael Hartnett, chief investment strategist at BofA, noted that fixed-income instruments issued by the "Magnificent Seven" and other major tech players provide compelling value.

Roblox (RBLX) shares plunged about 20% on Friday, putting the stock on track for its worst single-day decline since July, after the gaming platform reported weaker user engagement and issued a disappointing outlook for fourth-quarter bookings.

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Stocktwits Zero To Sixty: Rivian Raises Delivery Guidance On R2 Demand, Tesla Expands Robotaxi Fleet, And Ford Advances Low-Cost EV Plans

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:05:01 +0530

Rivian raised its full-year 2026 delivery outlook to 67,000–70,000 vehicles from 65,000–70,000 and improved its adjusted core guidance by $100 million at the midpoint.
EV giant Tesla, meanwhile, continued expanding its robotaxi service this week, with Cybercabs now accounting for a majority of the company’s authorized fleet in Texas.
General Motors, meanwhile, is looking to develop hybrid versions of its high-volume three-row SUVs in the U.S.—the Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, and GMC Acadia, Reuters reported.

This week’s EV spotlight swung firmly to Rivian, which stole the show with a stronger-than-expected third-quarter beat powered by its new R2 SUV—outshining Tesla’s steady robotaxi rollout and the more incremental affordable-EV updates from legacy names like Ford.

Rivian Delivers Record Quarter As R2 Leads Sales; Hikes Full-Year Delivery Guidance

Rivian reported third-quarter revenue of $2.16 billion, up 38% year over year and ahead of consensus estimates near $1.99 billion. The adjusted loss narrowed to $0.48 per share, better than the roughly $0.56 loss analysts had projected.

The company raised its full-year 2026 delivery outlook to 67,000–70,000 vehicles from 65,000–70,000 and narrowed its full-year adjusted core loss guidance by $100 million at the midpoint, while lowering expected capital expenditures outlook to $1.4 billion–$1.5 billion. The hike in delivery outlook is driven by the strong demand for the company’s new R2 SUV, deliveries of which began in June. The company now expects R2 to represent the majority of total delivery volume in the fourth quarter and has added a second shift at its plant in Illinois to scale production.

CEO RJ Scaringe said Rivian remains on track to hit an autonomy milestone by year-end that would unlock a $250 million tranche of Uber’s planned investment. The Volkswagen joint venture continued to contribute meaningful software revenue in the third quarter, and the first EV model from the joint venture will launch next year in Europe incorporating technology from Rivian.

Tesla Robotaxi Fleet Grows; Cybercabs Surpass Model Ys In Texas

EV giant Tesla, meanwhile, continued expanding its robotaxi service this week. Earlier this week, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles data showed 1,051 authorized vehicles in the company’s robotaxi fleet, with 544 purpose-built Cybercabs now outnumbering 507 Model Ys. The crossover marks a clear shift from earlier in October, when Model Ys still outnumbered the dedicated robotaxi vehicle.

Separately, Italy signaled support for broader European Union approval of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software aimed at automating several aspects of driving. While individual European Union countries have approved FSD, an EU-wide approval is pending, with Tesla previously pegging it for early 2027.

Ford Advances Affordable EV

Ford CEO Jim Farley said testing of the company’s upcoming sub-$30,000 Fathom midsize electric pickup “completely blew me away,” citing its capabilities and low cost of ownership. The vehicle remains on track for a late-2027 launch, with production of large aluminum unicastings advancing and a new bidirectional charging system designed to reduce home-power costs.

Ford also reiterated its longer-term EV financial targets, still aiming for Model e breakeven by 2029, while reporting improved results from its Model e unit. In Q3 2026, Model e posted an EBIT loss of approximately $1.06–$1.1 billion on revenue of $1.2 billion. That marked a roughly 25% improvement from the $1.41 billion loss in the year-ago quarter.

GM Advances Hybrid SUV Plans

General Motors, meanwhile, is looking to develop hybrid versions of its high-volume three-row SUVs in the U.S.—the Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, and GMC Acadia, Reuters reported.

The company confirmed that it is preparing its Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant for future hybrid production without providing details on timing or final nameplate details. The move marks a notable shift for an automaker that had largely prioritized pure battery-electric vehicles and previously offered only a Corvette hybrid in the U.S. Hybrids have gained share amid elevated gasoline prices, while GM’s U.S. market share has slipped.

While RIVN clocked 3% this week, TSLA gained 7%, GM 15% and F about 6%.

On Stocktwits, sentiment around RIVN stock jumped from 'neutral' to 'extremely bullish' over the past week, while sentiment around GM slumped from 'extremely bullish' to 'bearish.' Sentiment around TSLA stayed unmoved at ‘bearish’ levels, while sentiment around F stock stayed 'neutral' in the meantime.

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Stocktwits Biotech Dealmaker: BioMarin’s Fabry Disease Drug Candidate License Dominates Slow Week In Dealmaking

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:07 +0530

BioMarin (BMRN) signed an exclusive worldwide license earlier this week with South Korea’s GC Biopharma and Hanmi Pharm for HM15421/GC1134A.
Teva (TEVA) completed the acquisition of neuroscience assets from BioXcel Therapeutics through a court-supervised bankruptcy sale.
The week marked an extension of a quieter stretch in biotech dealmaking after larger deals in the first half of 2026.

U.S.-listed drugmakers continued to prefer asset licensing and bankruptcy purchases of drug candidates this week rather than large full-company acquisitions, marking a quieter stretch compared with earlier in 2026, when multi-billion-dollar buyouts of U.S. biotechs dominated.

This week, rare-disease enzyme therapies and late-stage neuroscience assets drew the most capital as BioMarin and Teva sought to strengthen their positions in certain clinical areas.

BioMarin Licenses Long-Acting Fabry Therapy

BioMarin (BMRN) signed an exclusive worldwide license earlier this week with South Korea’s GC Biopharma and Hanmi Pharm for HM15421/GC1134A, an investigational long-acting enzyme replacement therapy for Fabry disease, a rare disorder that causes a fatty substance to build up inside cells and blood vessels.

BioMarin is paying $70 million upfront. The Korean partners are jointly eligible for up to $405 million in further milestones plus tiered royalties. The candidate is in an early-stage trial and is designed for subcutaneous dosing. BioMarin will lead subsequent global development and commercialization outside Korea.

The licensing deal reflects BioMarin’s efforts to build a pipeline aimed at Fabry, after its acquisition of Amicus Therapeutics was completed earlier this year. The previous deal brought Amicus’s Galafold, approved for Fabry disease, under BioMarin’s fold.

BMRN stock gained about 5% this week.

Teva Acquires BioXcel Neuroscience Assets

Teva (TEVA) completed the acquisition of neuroscience assets from BioXcel Therapeutics through a court-supervised bankruptcy sale. The deal, announced earlier this week, includes worldwide rights to BXCL501, an investigational therapy under FDA review for potential at-home treatment of agitation associated with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, and the approved hospital product IGALMI. Teva paid $57.5 million upfront and could owe up to $67.5 million in contingent payments tied to regulatory timing and sales milestones.

The purchase supports Teva’s pivot toward innovative neuroscience assets. Earlier this year, the company also acquired Emalex Biosciences for $700 million upfront to gain its neuroscience candidate ecopipam for the treatment of Tourette syndrome.

TEVA stock added about 7% this week.

The Shift In Dealmaking Approach

Earlier in 2026, U.S.-listed buyers deployed substantial capital to fully acquire other U.S. biotechs. Major deals that moved markets included Vertex’s acquisition of Crinetics, AbbVie’s purchase of Apogee, Gilead’s buyout of Arcellx, and others that together pushed total U.S. biotech merger and acquisition value well above prior-year levels by the end of the third quarter. Capital also flowed into large licensing packages, particularly for China-originated assets showing potential in immune-system-mediated diseases, cancer, or obesity.

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around BMRN was 'neutral' at the time of writing, while sentiment around TEVA was 'neutral.'

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PGEN Stock Craters 27% After-Hours After Rival Inovio's Rare Disease Drug Receives FDA Approval

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:00:07 +0530

Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a rare condition marked by wart-like growths that develop along the respiratory tract, most frequently in the voice box and on the vocal cords.
Precigen’s PAPZIMEOS, approved in August 2025, is currently the established commercial immunotherapy for adult RRP.
In the first half of 2026, the company reported net product sales of PAPZIMEOS of $74.7 million, accounting for a vast majority of the company's total revenue of $78.2 million.

Shares of Precigen (PGEN) dived 27% in after-hours trading on Friday after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a rival treatment for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), the rare disease for which Precigen’s own product is already on the market.

Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a rare condition marked by wart-like growths that develop along the respiratory tract, most frequently in the voice box and on the vocal cords. There is no cure for the condition, and patients often rely on multiple surgeries to remove the growths.

FDA Clears Inovio’s First Product

The FDA granted accelerated approval to Inovio Pharmaceuticals’ (INO) Voceryq, a plasmid DNA-based immunotherapy for adults with RRP. The decision marks Inovio’s first approved product.

Voceryq is designed to stimulate an immune response against the HPV viruses that cause the wart-like growths in the airways, aiming to reduce the need for repeated surgeries. The approval was supported by an open-label trial of 32 adults; among those with a higher baseline surgery burden, 27% required no surgery in the first year after treatment. The FDA noted that post-approval studies will be needed to confirm clinical benefit.

INO stock soared over 300% after-hours on the approval. The company’s other assets are investigational.

Approval Hikes Direct Competition For PAPZIMEOS

Precigen’s PAPZIMEOS, approved in August 2025, is currently the established commercial immunotherapy for adult RRP and is the company’s only approved drug. The drug brought in $3.4 million in net product sales in 2025, accounting for a major share of the company’s revenue of about $9.7 million. The amount reflected a limited period of sales, provided that the company began shipments only in November.

In the first half of 2026, the company reported net product sales of PAPZIMEOS of $74.7 million, accounting for a vast majority of the company's total revenue of $78.2 million

How Did PGEN Retail Traders React?

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around PGEN stock stayed within the 'bullish' territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume jumped from 'normal' to 'high' levels.

Meanwhile, sentiment around INO stock was within the 'extremely bullish' territory, coupled with 'extremely high' retail chatter.

A Stocktwits user said that despite the approval, INO has a hard road ahead to commercialize its drug. “PGEN still has plenty of runway as a “monopoly” and record revenues and profits,” they said.

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Another user opined that Papzimeos will get the company to profitability, while other drugs in its pipeline take it to “another level.”

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A third user highlighted that Inovio got accelerated approval for its drug and is required to conduct more studies to prove efficacy, while PGEN’s drug is fully approved.

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While INO stock has dropped 65% year-to-date, PGEN has added 66%.

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Higher Rates Ahead? Three Fed Officials Have Called For A Gradual Uptick In Interest Rates This Week

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 03:05:01 +0530

Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan indicated support for a minimum of two additional 25-basis-point rate increases.
Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin and St. Louis Fed's Alberto Musalem emphasized that incremental adjustments help businesses and households adapt smoothly.
The push for tighter policy comes as inflation remains above the central bank's 2% target, accompanied by robust third-quarter economic growth driven by consumer spending and artificial intelligence investments.

Top Federal Reserve officials signaled this week that further interest rate increases will be required to control persistent inflation, though they advocated for a measured pace of tightening to prevent unnecessary disruption to the broader economy.

The public comments from a trio of regional central bank presidents came shortly after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged. The pause follows a September rate hike—the central bank's first rate increase since 2023.

Measured Approach

Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan stated during a speech at Davidson College that economic conditions warrant additional monetary tightening.

"It remains clear to me, given the current outlook, that the FOMC needs to implement at least two more 25-basis-point rate increases," Logan said. She noted that skipping a single meeting does not alter the central bank's ultimate destination and argued that a gradual approach allows households, businesses, and financial markets to adjust smoothly.

Other central bank leaders echoed the call for incremental moves. Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin noted in a radio interview that a gradual path remains prudent, while St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem pointed out at a New York event that early, incremental shifts typically cause less disturbance than sudden, drastic changes later.

Financial market futures indicate investors expect the next quarter-point rate hike to occur at the Fed’s final meeting of the year in December, followed by a potential pause in January and another increase in March.

Economic Growth And Inflation Pressures

Calls for monetary tightening come amid stubborn inflation and resilient economic activity. Data released Thursday revealed that the central bank’s primary inflation metric reached 3.6% in September, boosted in part by rebounding crude oil prices. Annual inflation has now remained above the Fed's 2% target for over five years.

Concurrently, third-quarter economic growth accelerated to its fastest rate in a year. Strong consumer demand and substantial corporate investments—particularly within the burgeoning artificial intelligence sector—have buoyed overall expansion.

Barkin noted that a sustained surge in demand would be a key factor compelling policymakers to lean harder on monetary brakes.

Long-Term Outlook

While Fed Chair Kevin Warsh refrained from explicitly laying out his interest rate forecast, he reaffirmed that curbing high inflation remains the central bank's top priority while describing financial conditions as tighter during his October monetary policy speech.

Despite the majority vote to pause rate adjustments at the recent meeting, internal divergence remains. Fed Governor Lisa Cook and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack dissented against the decision to hold rates constant, favoring an immediate second consecutive rate hike instead.

Logan outlined a temporary endpoint for the upcoming cycle, suggesting the Fed should pause after two more quarter-point increases to evaluate economic performance.

"The end goal should be to make policy modestly restrictive so we can sustainably deliver both maximum employment and stable prices," Logan added.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) dropped about 1.6%, while the tech-heavy Invesco QQQ eased over 3% on Friday. While retail sentiment on Stocktwits was ‘bullish’ for the SPY, it turned ‘bearish’ for the QQQ.

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GPN Clocks Best Day In Over Eight Months On Reports Of CD&R-GTCR Take-Private Bid

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 03:00:07 +0530

Talks remain ongoing and a deal may not materialize, the report said, while adding that any transaction would likely include a premium to the recent trading price.
William Blair estimates a take-private could land near $101 per share and said anything higher “feels rich” compared with better-positioned fintech peers.
In a private-equity scenario, B. Riley sees a wide range of possible outcomes, from a low of $84 to a high of $190.

Shares of Global Payments (GPN) jumped 11% on Friday, clocking its best day since February, after reports that private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice is pursuing a take-private deal for it.

According to a report in The Financial Times, CD&R has teamed up with GTCR, Global Payments’ largest shareholder, on a joint bid for the payments processor. Talks remain ongoing, and a deal may not materialize, the report said, while adding that any transaction would likely include a premium to the recent trading price. Shares of Global Payments closed at $96.84 on Friday, giving the company a market valuation of $25.6 billion.

William Blair Estimates Deal At $101 Per Share

William Blair kept its 'Market Perform' rating after the report. The firm called the story “credible,” noting that GTCR owns roughly 15% of Global Payments. The company’s nearly $22 billion of net debt could complicate a leveraged buyout, especially if rates stay elevated, the firm said. Blair estimates a take-private could land near $101 per share and said anything higher “feels rich” compared with better-positioned fintech peers. The firm put the odds of a completed deal “comfortably below” 50%. If a transaction does occur, Blair expects greater pressure on other highly leveraged public fintechs such as Fiserv and Shift4 Payments to sell themselves.

B.Riley Sees A Range Of Possible Outcomes

In a private-equity scenario, B. Riley sees a wide range of possible outcomes, from a low of $84 to a high of $190. It continues to view Global Payments as “materially mispriced,” reiterated its 'Buy' rating, and highlighted its $194 price target as the highest on the Street.

How Did GPN Retail Traders React?

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around GPN stock jumped from 'neutral' to 'bullish' territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume increased from 'normal' to 'high' levels.

GPN stock has gained 25% year-to-date after a dip last year when it bought Worldpay from GTCR for more than $24 billion.

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AMZN Stock Set To Drop For Third Straight Week: Amazon Taps $80B Credit Line To Fund AI Capex

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 02:05:01 +0530

Amazon secured access to up to $80 billion in discretionary borrowing through supplier financing agreements running from early 2027 through Q3 2028.
Heavy investments in data centers and equipment led to a $42.4 billion free cash outflow for the year ended Sept. 30.
Leaving behind its traditional cash-and-bonds approach, Amazon is embracing flexible collateralized financing alongside competitors to purchase costly hardware like Nvidia AI chips.

Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) has arranged up to $80 billion in supplier financing credit line as it prepares for aggressive infrastructure spending to power its artificial intelligence initiatives.

The new credit structure gives the e-commerce and cloud provider additional financial flexibility while committing hundreds of billions toward data center construction and advanced hardware.

AMZN stock eased about 2% on Friday and is set to end its third consecutive week lower.

New Way Of Funding

According to a quarterly regulatory filing disclosed Thursday, the secured credit line allows Amazon to borrow against the value of purchased hardware at its own discretion.

The facility opens at the start of 2027 and runs through the third quarter of 2028. Lenders participating in the agreement will hold collateral rights over specific assets acquired via the facility. Amazon has not detailed which specific equipment will serve as collateral, and representatives for the company declined to provide further specifics.

Speaking on Bloomberg Television on Friday, Matt Garman, Chief Executive Officer of Amazon Web Services, highlighted the rationale behind the strategy. "When we see such a really large opportunity in front of us, we're looking for ways to also responsibly fund that so that we can go as big as possible for our customers," Garman said. He added that the firm is collaborating with key partners to better balance operational cash flows during this rapid operational buildup.

Shift From Traditional Funding

Historically, Amazon financed its cloud computing infrastructure and semiconductor acquisitions directly from retail and cloud revenue streams or through corporate bond issuances.

The company previously refrained from complex financing arrangements, such as joint venture construction deals or third-party chip leases. Such structures have become commonplace among competing technology companies seeking to acquire expensive Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) processors, which represent a significant portion of modern data center expenditures.

Capital Outlays Drive Cash Outflows

The move comes after Amazon reported higher-than-anticipated third-quarter capital expenditures. The increased spending contributed to a free cash outflow of $42.4 billion for the 12 months ending Sept. 30.

The company's aggregate future financial commitments, which include outstanding debt, interest payments, uncommenced leases, and equipment purchase obligations, reached $883 billion at the end of September, a 36% jump from the prior quarter.

AMZN Stock: Retail View

Retail sentiment on Stocktwits was ‘bullish’ with ‘high’ message volumes.

AMZN stock has gained about 3% year-to-date.

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CRMD Stock Hits Fresh 52-Week Low On DaVita’s Warning Of Sharp 2027 DefenCath Reimbursement Drop

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 02:00:08 +0530

DaVita CFO Joel Ackerman said on Thursday that he expected the Medicare add-on payment for DefenCath to drop significantly from the first quarter of 2027 to the second quarter and stay low or decline further through the rest of the year.
When Medicare pays dialysis centers less for DefenCath, CorMedix typically has to lower the price it charges them.
CorMedix has guided for lower DefenCath revenue in 2026, $175–$195 million versus $258.8 million in 2025, as it navigates the post-TDAPA transition.

Shares of CorMedix (CRMD) tumbled nearly 26% on Friday, hitting a fresh 52-week low, as investors reacted to remarks from dialysis giant DaVita (DVA) about how Medicare payments for CorMedix’s flagship product, DefenCath, will evolve.

DefenCath is a solution used to help prevent serious bloodstream infections in dialysis patients. Dialysis companies like DaVita are CorMedix’s biggest customers. The solution had benefited from a temporary Medicare add-on payment known as TDAPA. That more favorable window ended in mid-2026. Now the product receives a smaller ongoing add-on that Medicare recalculates each quarter.

“The important thing to realize on that is because it’s a post-TDAPA add-on payment, it will get recalculated every quarter based on updated volume and updated ASP. Our current expectation is that number will drop significantly from Q1 to Q2 and stay low or continue to decline through the back half of 2027,” DaVita CFO Joel Ackerman said on Thursday on the company’s third-quarter earnings call.

When Medicare pays dialysis centers less for DefenCath, CorMedix typically has to lower the price it charges them. Ackerman’s warning that the payment will fall sharply after early 2027 increased fears that pricing pressures are here to stay.

Ongoing Pressure On The Stock

CorMedix has guided for lower DefenCath revenue in 2026, $175–$195 million versus $258.8 million in 2025, as it navigates the post-TDAPA transition, even as overall company revenue guidance remains higher at $325–$345 million.

However, according to data from Koyfin, all six analysts covering the stock rate it 'Buy' or higher, likely because the company has more approved drugs under its wing, including Rezzayo and Vabomere. Defencath, however, is the company’s largest revenue driver in the dialysis setting, generating $258.8 million in net sales in 2025 and accounting for a majority of the company's reported full-year revenue of $311.7 million.

How Did CRMD Retail Traders React?

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around CRMD stock jumped from 'bullish' to 'extremely bullish' territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume increased from 'normal' to 'high' levels.

A Stocktwits user recommended that CorMedix must undertake more share buybacks to support its share price instead of pursuing another acquisition.

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Another user termed the selloff a result of panic selling.

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LLY, ABBV Stocks Hit All-Time High – Here’s What’s Driving Investor Enthusiasm Today

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 01:00:08 +0530

UBS said Lilly’s underlying momentum and a higher Q4 growth run rate could potentially make current estimates appear too conservative.
AbbVie’s Q3 revenue rose 10.3% to $17.40 billion, driven by over 16% growth in its immunology business.
AbbVie raised its FY 2026 revenue forecast to $67.8 billion from $67.6 billion and adjusted EPS guidance to $13.95 - $13.99 from $13.76 - $13.96.

LLY stock was up 3.5% at the time of writing, extending its gains to a fifth straight session. It is on track to post its biggest monthly gains since November 2025. Meanwhile, ABBV shares rose 1.6%.

Wall Street Sees Upside For LLY After Q3 Earnings Beat

Analysts turned bullish on Eli Lilly (LLY) on Friday, betting on its obesity-drug leadership and expanding pipeline. Scotiabank raised its target to $1,605 from $1,300 and held an ‘Outperform’ rating, expecting Lilly to maintain its obesity-market dominance through ‘next-generation products’ and acquisitions.

Truist lifted its target to $1,612 from $1,376, and maintained a ‘Buy’ rating. The firm said Lilly currently has only about 10% market penetration in obesity, and expansion of its incretin franchise and pipeline will cement its dominance in “diabesity” for years to come.

On Thursday, Lilly reported a 39% increase in Q3 revenue to $24.4 billion, while adjusted earnings rose 7% to $7.48 per share. Mounjaro sales surged 65% to $10.72 billion, while Zepbound revenue rose 49% to $5.35 billion. Lilly also raised its 2026 revenue outlook to $91 billion-$92 billion from $85 billion-$87 billion. However, the company trimmed its bottom-line guidance to $35-$36 per share from $35.5-$36.5 per share.

UBS said Lilly’s underlying momentum and a higher Q4 growth run rate could potentially make current estimates appear too conservative.

Retail sentiment surrounding LLY on Stocktwits turned ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ a day earlier. The stock has gained more than 31% so far in 2026.

AbbVie Raises FY26 Outlook

AbbVie reported better-than-expected Q3 earnings on Friday, driven by strong growth in its immunology business.

Revenue rose 10.3% to $17.40 billion, beating Wall Street’s estimates of $17.34 billion, according to Fiscal.ai. Adjusted earnings more than doubled to $3.82 per share, exceeding consensus estimates of $3.77 per share.

Immunology revenue increased 16.3%, with Skyrizi, its autoimmune drug for psoriatic arthritis and Crohn’s disease, among others, generating $5.78 billion. Rinvoq, prescribed for inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis and eczema, saw sales surge nearly 24%.

AbbVie also raised its FY 2026 revenue forecast to $67.8 billion from $67.6 billion and adjusted EPS guidance to $13.95 - $13.99 from $13.76 - $13.96.

In a call with analysts, chief scientific officer Roopal Thakkar said the company is interested in expanding its obesity-treatment pipeline, according to The Fly.

Meanwhile, retail sentiment for ABBV on Stocktwits remained ‘neutral’ over the past 24 hours. The stock has gained about 29% in 2026.

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RBLX Stock Heads For Worst Day Since July As Q4 Outlook Disappoints — Analyst Flags Monetization Risks

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:25:01 +0530

Roblox Daily active users dropped 9% to 138 million, and engagement hours fell 15% year over year.
Roblox guided for a Q4 adjusted EBITDA loss of $10 million to $70 million and negative free cash flow of up to $190 million.
Freedom Capital bucked the trend and raised its target on RBLX as the company’s guidance beat its expectations.

The sell-off came despite Roblox beating third-quarter revenue and bookings estimates, even as its fourth-quarter forecast indicated a 10% to 15% year-over-year decline in bookings. The company’s daily active users also fell 9% to 138 million.

At the time of this writing, RBLX stock was down around 20% and was among the trending tickers on Stocktwits.

Roblox Q4 Outlook Disappoints

Roblox reported third-quarter revenue of $1.57 billion, up 16% year over year, while bookings declined 12% to $1.70 billion. Its net loss narrowed to $230 million from $258 million a year earlier.

Roblox reported nearly 34 billion hours of engagement in the third quarter, down 15% year over year but up 17% from the previous quarter. The company said the annual decline reflected difficult comparisons with growth recorded in 2025.

For the fourth quarter, Roblox projected bookings of $1.89 billion to $2 billion, below analysts' expectations of approximately $2.01 billion.

The company also forecast an adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) loss of $10 million to $70 million, alongside negative free cash flow of $105 million to $190 million.

Analyst Flags Monetization, Growth Concerns

According to TheFly, Morgan Stanley lowered its price target to $50 from $55 but maintained an ‘Overweight’ rating on RBLX, saying that fourth-quarter guidance disappointed expectations for a recovery in bookings. The firm, however, remained optimistic about user growth and Roblox's product pipeline.

Roth Capital cut its target to $54 while maintaining a ‘Buy’ rating, warning that near-term headwinds could persist for another two to three quarters. However, the firm expects new initiatives to broaden Roblox's audience and improve monetization.

Wedbush also lowered its target, citing user growth in lower-monetizing regions and among younger players. The firm highlighted 18% year-over-year growth in U.S. users aged 18 and older.

UBS also cut its target, citing uncertainty around user trends, the impact of Grand Theft Auto VI, and operating leverage heading into 2027. Freedom Capital was the exception, raising its target after Roblox's guidance exceeded the firm's expectations.

Brokerage	Rating	New Target	Previous Target
Freedom Capital	Buy	$60	$55
Roth Capital	Buy	$54	$60
Wedbush	Neutral	$52	$55
Morgan Stanley	Overweight	$50	$55
UBS	Neutral	$50	$53

Retail Investors’ Sentiment Around RBLX Stock

On Stocktwits, retail investors’ sentiment around RBLX stock flipped to ‘bearish’ territory amid high user message volume.

RBLX stock retail sentiment on October 30, as of 01:00 p.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits

So far in 2026, RBLX shares have plunged over 48%. By comparison, the Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX), which holds the stock, has fallen nearly 11% over the same period.

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Binance Hacked: CFTC Chair Says Blockchain Gives ‘A Very Good Shot’ At Tracing Stolen Funds

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:20:01 +0530

Selig said the blockchain could give investigators more ability to track stolen funds than they would have in a conventional bank robbery.
He acknowledged that hackers could use mixing services such as Tornado Cash to make funds harder to trace, but said blockchain records can still help investigators follow the money.
He said the CFTC wants to offer exchanges a route to register federally and become subject to cybersecurity safeguards.

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig said on Friday that the public record of blockchain transactions gives investigators a strong chance of tracing the funds stolen in the Binance hack.

“I do believe that the blockchain gives us a very good shot,” Selig said in an interview on CNBC. His comments come after Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, was hacked on Thursday night, with losses amounting to around $6.34 billion.

Selig said the blockchain’s transaction history could help investigators follow the stolen funds, even if the attackers moved them through services designed to obscure their origins. “But I do believe the blockchain gives us a lot more ability to track this sort of stuff than, for example, if we had a bank robbery,” he said.

Selig added that the CFTC would work with law enforcement to assist with the investigation.

Binance Hack Renews CFTC Push For Crypto Oversight

Selig said the breach reinforced the CFTC’s case for bringing crypto trading venues under federal oversight, particularly offshore exchanges that operate without the safeguards required in U.S. financial markets.

“Well, this proves our exact point in proposing regulations for crypto markets earlier this month,” he said. “The real issue here is that these are unregulated offshore exchanges, and they don’t have the same sorts of safeguards that we have in our financial markets here in the U.S.”

Selig said the agency wants to offer exchanges a path to register with the CFTC, which would subject them to cybersecurity requirements similar to those in U.S. financial markets.

“We want to offer a federal option to these exchanges to come and register with the CFTC, and they would be subject to the same sorts of cybersecurity safeguards that we have in our markets today,” he said.

Blockchain Records Could Help Trace Stolen Funds

Selig said the attack on Binance targeted systems surrounding the blockchain rather than the blockchain itself. However, he noted that stolen cryptocurrency can move quickly and that attackers may use mixing services such as Tornado Cash, which pools transactions to make the origin of funds harder to trace.

Selig said that even when such services are used, the blockchain’s transaction history can give investigators a way to follow the money. He added that the CFTC would assist law enforcement with the investigation.

“I’ve heard some allegations and rumors as to where it could have gone. So we’re of course going to work with law enforcement to assist however we can,” he said.

Bitcoin, BNB Slide After Binance Hack

The crypto market has been in a tailspin since news of the hack broke, with Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Binance Coin (BNB) hitting over one-month lows. Both BNB and BTC were among the top trending crypto tickers on Stocktwits at the time of writing.

BNB’s price fell over 6% in the last 24 hours, leading losses among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. However, retail sentiment on Stocktwits around BNB improved to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ territory over the past day while chatter rose to ‘high’ from ‘normal’ levels.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s price dropped as much as 4.5% to around $77,500, recuperating from a drop to around $76,400, with no change in retail sentiment, still stuck in the ‘bearish’ zone.

The overall cryptocurrency market shed as much as 5% in the last 24 hours, with its valuation dropping to $2.69 trillion. CoinGlass data showed $1.65 billion in crypto liquidations, with $1.45 billion coming from long positions that were forced to unwind.

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DoorDash’s $17B Instacart Deal Draws Significant Street Attention – A Look At What Analysts Have To Say

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:15:01 +0530

Cantor Fitzgerald, Bernstein and Morgan Stanley raised their CART price targets to $65, citing limited prospects for a competing bid.
Needham lowered its DASH price target to $235 from $265, while Wells Fargo cut its target to $200 from $230; both maintained their existing ratings, with Wells Fargo expressing mixed views on the acquisition, The Fly reported.
According to Koyfin data, 34 of 42 analysts rate DASH ‘Buy’ or ‘Strong Buy’, while the remaining eight rate it ‘Hold’.

DoorDash (DASH) and Instacart (CART) drew investor attention on Friday after multiple analysts revised their ratings and price targets following the companies’ $17 billion acquisition agreement announced Thursday.

Needham lowered its price target on DoorDash to $235 from $265 while maintaining a ‘Buy’ rating, according to The Fly. The firm views the Instacart acquisition positively from strategic and financial standpoints but said regulatory risk remains the biggest question. Needham added that DoorDash is better positioned to integrate the business and capture synergies following its technology replatforming, The Fly reported.

DASH shares traded 1% higher, while CART shares traded 1.5% lower at the time of writing.

According to Koyfin data, 34 out of 42 analysts covering DASH rate the stock ‘Buy’ or ‘Strong Buy’, while eight rate it ‘Hold’. The 12-month price target ranges from $172 to $350, with an average of $256.18.

Meanwhile, 18 out of 30 analysts covering CART rate it ‘Hold’, while 12 rate the stock ‘Buy’ or ‘Strong Buy’, according to Koyfin data. The 12-month price target ranges from $46 to $65, with an average of $58.56.

Analysts Reassess Instacart After $65-Per-Share Deal

According to The Fly, Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded Instacart to ‘Neutral’ from ‘Overweight’ and raised its price target to $65 from $63, citing the pending takeover. Bernstein also lowered its rating to ‘Market Perform’ from ‘Outperform’ and raised its target to $65 from $60. Bernstein expects the deal to pass, The Fly reported.

According to The Fly, Citizens downgraded Instacart’s rating to ‘Market Perform’ from ‘Outperform’ without a price target, saying it does not expect another bidder to outbid DoorDash.

Analyst Rating on CART	Old Market Rating	New Market Rating
Wedbush	Outperform	Neutral
Needham	Buy	Hold
Citizens	Outperform	Market Perform
Bernstein	Outperform	Market Perform
Cantor Fitzgerald	Overweight	Neutral

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Wedbush Upgrades DoorDash, Wells Fargo Cut Targets

According to The Fly, Wedbush upgraded DoorDash to ‘Outperform’ from ‘Neutral’ and raised its price target to $230 from $220. The firm noted that DoorDash delivered record Marketplace gross order value (GOV), revenue and net income in the third quarter, all ahead of expectations. It said the Instacart acquisition strengthens DoorDash’s grocery strategy.

Wedbush views consolidation as valuable for DoorDash and sees Instacart’s technology and tools as additive to the fastest-growing part of DoorDash’s business. According to The Fly, the firm said the deal is not expected to close until late 2027 or early 2028.

According to The Fly, Wells Fargo lowered its DoorDash price target to $200 from $230 while maintaining an ‘Equal Weight’ rating. The firm cited solid results, stronger U.S. core restaurant GOV and slightly higher 2027 GOV and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) estimates, while noting mixed views on the Instacart deal.

Analyst on DASH	Old PT	New PT	Market Rating
Scotiabank	$275	$235	Outperform
Needham	$265	$235	Buy
Wedbush	$220	$230	Outperform
UBS	$225	$213	Neutral
Wells Fargo	$230	$200	Equal Weight
Barclays	$230	$205	Equal Weight

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How Retail Views This Partnership

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for both DASH and CART remained ‘extremely bullish’ over the past 24 hours, with chatter levels rated ‘high’ for DASH and ‘extremely high’ for CART.

DASH shares have dropped over 22% year-to-date, while CART shares have gained over 22% during the same period.

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META, AMZN, ORCL, GOOGL In Focus: Big Tech Bonds Offer Better Opportunity Than Stocks, BofA Says

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:10:01 +0530

Hyperscalers are currently offering bond yields between 6% and 8%, drawing investor attention away from volatile equities.
Tech giants are grappling with unprecedented capital expenditures and negative free cash flows, with cumulative debt and equity issuance hitting $271 billion this year.
Recent equity maneuvers—such as Meta’s $95 billion stock offering plan—signal that the historic era of aggressive corporate stock buybacks may be coming to a close.

The surge in borrowing costs stems directly from escalating anxiety surrounding the massive capital expenditures made by hyperscalers like Meta (META), Google (GOOG, GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), and Oracle (ORCL), among others, to build out generative artificial intelligence infrastructure.

As tech firms tap capital markets aggressively to fund these heavy digital expansions, BofA highlighted that the yields on investment-grade debt have climbed to attractive ranges between 6% and 8%.

Soaring Capex And Earnings Pressure

The pivot toward debt markets comes on the heels of a turbulent week for technology stocks. Following quarterly earnings reports, several major tech corporations revealed unexpectedly high negative free cash flows alongside staggering capital expenditures.

Industry giants continue to scale up investments exponentially, pushing projected annual capital expenditures higher. For instance, Google’s 2026 AI capex is expected to land in the $195 billion to $205 billion range. Even traditional holdouts are altering their financing strategies; Microsoft recently announced a $25 billion debt issuance to support its artificial intelligence initiatives. Across the sector, total debt and equity issuance by major hyperscalers has reached $271 billion for the year.

Implications For Shareholders

While the debt market offers high yields—with Oracle leading investment-grade tech bonds above 8% and companies like Meta and Amazon offering yields between 6.8% and 7.4%—the equity landscape faces fresh headwinds.

Meta Platforms recently bucked the pure-debt trend by turning to equity financing, announcing plans to secure $95 billion via stock offerings.

According to Hartnett, expanded share issuance acts as a negative catalyst for existing equity holders and serves as an indicator that the prolonged era of massive corporate stock buybacks has likely drawn to a close.

META, GOOGL, AMZN, ORCL Stock: Retail View

Retail view on Stocktwits was ‘bearish’ on Meta and ‘bullish’ on Google, Amazon and Oracle.

META stock has dropped 6%, GOOGL has lost about 10%, Amazon has gained 3%, and Oracle stock has lost about 33% year-to-date.

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Tesla-SpaceX Merger Could Face The Biggest Regulatory Risk In China, BofA Warns

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:05:01 +0530

The merger could raise national security concerns and complicate regulatory approval in China, BofA said.
The Shanghai factory has an installed annual production capacity exceeding 950,000 vehicles annually.
BofA said a potential merger would involve SpaceX acquiring the EV maker through an all-stock deal.

SPCX shares were down more than 5% at the time of writing, while TSLA stock fell 1.8%.

Why Is China A Major Concern?

According to Investing.com, BofA said Tesla’s Shanghai plant, which accounts for roughly half its global vehicle production for both domestic and overseas markets, would come under the ownership of a major U.S. defense contractor if the companies merged.

That could raise national security concerns and complicate regulatory approval in China. According to Tesla, the Shanghai factory has an installed annual production capacity exceeding 950,000 vehicles annually.

In an interview with CNBC last week, former Tesla board member Steve Westly highlighted similar concerns over the merger, citing regulatory challenges and national security risks.

What Would A Potential Merger Look Like?

BofA said a potential merger would involve SpaceX acquiring the EV maker through an all-stock deal. “The key question, in our view, is whether TSLA’s special committee can negotiate a premium, which we think is likely given Tesla’s core auto momentum and robotaxi inflection,” BofA reportedly said.

The firm maintained its ‘Buy’ rating and $460 price target on Tesla.

Earlier this month, Musk confirmed that both companies had formed independent committees to explore a merger, but emphasized that a deal remains uncertain.

Retail Remains Bearish On TSLA, SPCX

Retail sentiment surrounding both TSLA and SPCX on Stocktwits trended in the ‘bearish’ zone over the past 24 hours.

One user believes Tesla’s high valuation will not hold, with a deal likely to value Tesla much lower.

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TSLA shares are down 9% so far in 2026 while a sharp sell-off this month has brought SPCX stock close to its IPO price of $135.

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TGTX Stock Hits Fresh 52-Week High Ahead Of Earnings Amid Buyout Buzz

Stocktwits Inc — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:00:07 +0530

According to data from Fiscal AI, analysts forecast roughly $0.36 in earnings per share and about $245 million in revenue.
In late August, rumors emerged that a U.S. biopharma with a market cap between $20 billion and $40 billion may be interested in acquiring TG Therapeutics; the company didn't confirm the rumors.
Besides commercializing intravenous Briumvi, TG is also testing a subcutaneous version of the drug and a CAR-T therapy azer-cel.

Shares of TG Therapeutics (TGTX) jumped on Friday, setting a new 52-week high, advancing a multi-day climb ahead of the company’s third-quarter earnings and amid buyout rumors.

The stock was trading 5% higher at the time of writing.

TGTX’s Upcoming Earnings

Investors are now focused on the company’s projected third-quarter 2026 results, estimated for Monday, November 2. The company has not confirmed the date.

According to data from Fiscal AI, analysts forecast roughly $0.36 in earnings per share and about $245 million in revenue. In the prior quarter, the company beat revenue expectations but missed on EPS while raising full-year guidance on BRIUMVI sales.

BRIUMVI is the company’s sole approved product indicated for adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, a chronic, autoimmune disease of the central nervous system causing nerve damage. It is given as a one-hour intravenous infusion every 24 weeks after the initial doses and has gained regulatory clearance in the United States and several other markets. Recent quarterly results showed continued double-digit sequential growth in U.S. net sales, supporting raised annual revenue targets near $950 million globally.

TG Therapeutics’ Pipeline Updates

Besides commercializing intravenous Briumvi, TG is also testing a subcutaneous version of the drug and a CAR-T therapy, azer-cel.

On October 23, the company presented early-stage data for azer-cel in progressive multiple sclerosis at the MSToronto2026 meeting. In 26 treated participants, the regimen showed no high-grade CAR-T toxicities. Among evaluable patients, 89% had stable or improved disability scores at day 90, with evidence of B-cell depletion in blood and cerebrospinal fluid.

According to data from Koyfin, seven of eight analysts covering TGTX rate it 'Buy' or higher, while one rates it 'Strong Sell.' The stock has a 12-month average price target of $69.71, representing a potential upside of over 10% from the stock’s last close.

In late August, rumors emerged that a U.S. biopharma with a market cap between $20 billion and $40 billion may be interested in acquiring TG Therapeutics. The company didn't confirm the rumors.

How Did Stocktwits Retail Traders React?

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around TGTX stock jumped from 'bullish' to 'extremely bullish' territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume stayed at 'high' levels.

A Stocktwits user voiced anticipation for a buyout for $15-$20 billion, noting that he is “not convinced, but it is possible.” He also highlighted the strong addressable market for Briumvi, once the subcutaneous version of the drug is also approved. Currently, only the intravenous version is commercially available; the subcutaneous version is in late-stage development.

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Another user, however, pinned the rally to good earnings instead of buyout anticipation.

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TGTX has more than doubled year-to-date.

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Gold, Silver In Spotlight After GLD Hits 52-Week Low, SLV Sinks To 11-Month Low – Peter Brandt Sees Signs Of A Potential Bottom

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:00:07 +0530

Analysts have cited the sell-off to inflation concerns from higher energy prices as well as the potential for an interest rate hike later this year.
According to the CME FedWatch Tool, the odds of a rate hike in December top 73%.
Peter Brandt said silver’s sharp decline was being driven by investors who bought above $90-$100 an ounce and are now selling.

Gold and silver prices tumbled on Friday as rising inflation concerns and expectations of another interest-rate hike weighed on precious metals.

ETFs tracking precious metals fell sharply, with the SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) hitting a fresh 52-week low while the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) slumped to its lowest level in more than 11 months.

Spot gold was down 3% to $3,897.17 per ounce, while spot silver dropped more than 6% to $49.08 an ounce, slipping below $50 for the first time since November 2025. Meanwhile, gold futures for December 2026 deliveries declined 3% to $3,910 an ounce.

Inflation Worries Keep

Analysts have cited the sell-off to inflation concerns from higher energy prices as well as the potential for an interest rate hike later this year.

“Higher oil prices are triggering a risk-off environment, which is triggering a Treasury rally. This is reducing liquidity for equities and gold is getting caught up in the momentum,” Bart Melek, global head of commodity strategy at TD Securities, told Bloomberg on Friday.

Peter Grant, vice president and senior metals strategist at Zaner Metals, told Reuters that even though major central banks held rates steady this week, the indication was that the “higher-for-longer theme prevails and that’s weighing on precious metals.”

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve held rates steady, but traders have increased bets on a rate hike before year-end. According to the CME FedWatch Tool, the odds of a rate hike in December stand at 73%.

Peter Brandt Says Silver Slump Due To Sell-Off By Longs

Veteran trader Peter Brandt said silver’s sharp decline was being driven by investors who bought above $90-$100 per ounce and had previously insisted they would never sell.

He said those investors were now selling their positions and saying they would never buy silver again.

“This is how the start of bottoms are formed,” Brandt said in a post on X.

Retail Turns ‘Extremely Bullish’ On SLV

Despite the selloff, retail sentiment surrounding GLD on Stocktwits remained ‘bullish’ over the past 24 hours. Sentiment turned ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ for SLV.

SLV is down more than 32% while GLD has declined about 10% so far in 2026.

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Rivian’s R2 Could Fill A ‘Relatively Unique Position And Product Void’ Between Tesla And Ford, Says Jefferies – Sees 45% Upside Potential

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:20:01 +0530

Jefferies upgraded Rivian to ‘Buy’ from ‘Hold,’ and maintained a $17 price target, according to The Fly.
Rivian reported 38% growth in Q3 revenue, while its adjusted loss narrowed to $0.48 per share.
The EV maker raised its FY 2026 delivery forecast to 67,000–70,000 vehicles from 65,000–70,000 units.

Rivian Automotive (RIVN) was in the spotlight Friday as Wall Street reacted to the EV maker’s third-quarter earnings beat and positive commentary on the R2 electric SUV.

RIVN shares were up 5.6% at the time of writing, tracking their biggest single-day gains in more than two months.

Jefferies Sees Product Void Between Tesla And Ford

Jefferies analyst Philippe Houchois upgraded Rivian to ‘Buy’ from ‘Hold,’ and maintained a $17 price target, according to The Fly. This implies roughly 45% upside from current levels. Houchois expects Rivian’s R2 to benefit as U.S. electric vehicle demand begins to stabilize.

The analyst highlighted a “relatively unique position and product void” in the $45,000- $55,000 price range, between ‘commoditizing’ Tesla models and Ford’s upcoming electric vehicle based on its Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform. However, the new EV platform may not see a significant production ramp until late 2027.

The analyst believes Rivian’s roughly 30% stock correction over the past three months presents an attractive entry point as the company expands production and explores opportunities to license its autonomous driving technology. RIVN shares hit a high of $20.2 in July before sliding to below $12.

Rivian Raises Full Year 2026 Deliveries Guidance

On Thursday, Rivian reported 38% growth in Q3 revenue to $2.16 billion, while its adjusted loss narrowed to $0.48 per share. It updated its adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) outlook to a loss of $1.75 billion to $1.85 billion, a $100 million improvement at the midpoint, and lowered capital expenditure guidance to $1.4 billion to $1.5 billion.

CEO RJ Scaringe said the R2, which began deliveries in June, has already become Rivian’s best-selling vehicle, outselling both its R1 models and electric delivery vans. The automaker has started a second R2 production shift at its Illinois factory, with more affordable versions expected to arrive through late 2026 and 2027.

Rivian also raised its full-year 2026 delivery forecast to 67,000–70,000 vehicles from 65,000–70,000 previously.

Retail Turns ‘Extremely Bullish’ On RIVN

Retail sentiment surrounding RIVN on Stocktwits turned ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ over the past 24 hours, amid ‘high’ message volumes.

One user said the key takeaway is that Q3 sets a floor, and there “shouldn’t be any more 52-week lows.”

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The stock has been under heavy selling pressure this year, slumping more than 37%.

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COIN Stock Sinks To Over 2-Year Low As Bitcoin Sinks Below $77K, Wall Street Cuts Price Targets

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:15:01 +0530

Barclays cut its price target on Coinbase, citing that a weaker revenue run rate and higher costs could prompt a “sizeable downgrade” to near-term EBITDA estimates.
Wells Fargo said prediction markets and USDC helped cushion the impact of weak crypto trading activity, but the quarter showed little evidence of a broader acceleration.
Meanwhile, Rosenblatt called the third quarter “the clearest evidence yet” that Coinbase’s “Everything Exchange” strategy was working.

Coinbase (COIN) shares fell to a more than two-year low in morning trading Friday after analysts cut price targets following its third-quarter results, which beat on earnings but missed revenue expectations, amid a broader Bitcoin (BTC) sell-off.

COIN stock dropped over 13% to lows last seen in February 2024. Meanwhile, adding to the pressure on crypto equities, Bitcoin’s price fell as much as 5.5% in the last 24 hours to around $77,000.

COIN stock price performance over the past three years on October 30 as of 11:00 a.m. ET. | Source: Koyfin

Both COIN and BTC were among the top trending tickers on Stocktwits at the time of writing. Retail sentiment around both assets trended in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day.

Wall Street Cuts Coinbase Price Targets After Q3 Results

Needham, Rosenblatt, JPMorgan, Barclays and others lowered their price targets on Coinbase, according to analyst notes reported by The Fly. Coinbase reported earnings of $2.51 per share, beating the consensus estimate of $0.08, according to Koyfin. However, its revenue came in at $1.21 billion, slightly shy of the expected $1.22 billion.

While the firms maintained their existing ratings, analysts pointed to weak crypto trading activity, a softer revenue outlook and rising costs. Some also highlighted the exchange’s expanding product lineup as a potential buffer against weakness in spot trading.

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Barclays cut its price target to $120 from $149 and maintained an ‘Underweight’ rating. The firm said the revenue run rate heading into Q4 was trending lower and that costs were expected to come in higher than anticipated, prompting a “sizeable downgrade” to its near-term earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) estimates.

Meanwhile, Wells Fargo said prediction markets and USDC helped cushion the weak crypto backdrop, but the quarter did not signal a broader acceleration. JPMorgan analyst Kenneth Worthington added that the transaction environment continued to struggle and that it was difficult to assign value to Coinbase’s growing prediction markets business.

New Products Help Cushion Spot Trading Weakness

Several analysts said Coinbase’s expansion beyond spot crypto trading is helping the company withstand a subdued market.

Rosenblatt analyst Chris Brendler called the company’s Q3 “the clearest evidence yet” that Coinbase’s “Everything Exchange” strategy was working, with new products absorbing continued weakness in crypto trading that would otherwise have weighed more directly on revenue.

Goldman Sachs also said Coinbase’s scale, profitability, distribution, expense discipline and expansion into prediction markets and crypto derivatives supported its competitive positioning. The firm cautioned, however, that the weaker outlook could prompt a modestly negative market reaction despite the quarterly beat.

Binance Incident Adds To Crypto Market Concerns

The price-target cuts came amid renewed volatility in crypto markets following developments surrounding the Binance exchange. Needham lowered its target to $197 from $205 while maintaining a ‘Buy’ rating, saying the Binance developments had roiled crypto markets just as Coinbase reported earnings. The firm also flagged AI-derived hacking risk as a key concern for the crypto sector heading into 2027.

The Binance incident involved a reported $6.3 billion hack, prompting the exchange to halt unauthorized outflows and investigate the breach. Binance later said investigators had uncovered “additional points of breach” beyond initial suspicions involving a compromised employee’s laptop.

The exchange stated it had reserved more than $6.34 billion in company funds to cover losses, including $5 billion already held in the affected tokens, and said it was working to recover about $3 billion in frozen assets.

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Estée Lauder Expands Microsoft AI Partnership As It Targets Productivity, Personalized Experiences

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:10:01 +0530

The partnership focuses on three priorities: New Capabilities & Growth, Decision Intelligence, and Productivity & Automation.
Estée Lauder will advance its Unified Data Platform and invest in a Unified Consumer Data Platform to improve data access, deepen consumer insights, and support personalized experiences.
Microsoft’s EVP and Chief Revenue Officer, Deb Cupp, said the partnership would help translate insights into action at scale by empowering employees, modernizing product development, and delivering more meaningful consumer experiences.

The Estée Lauder Companies (EL) announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft (MSFT) on Friday to strengthen its cloud and data infrastructure and support the responsible adoption of AI across its business.

“Our partnership with Microsoft, in addition to the other strategic partners in our One Operating Ecosystem, is powering our teams with the capabilities to ultimately deliver more relevant, personalized experiences that meet consumers’ evolving needs,” said Brian Franz, chief technology and transformation officer at Estée Lauder.

EL shares traded 2.5% lower, and MSFT shares traded 1.5% lower at the time of writing.

Microsoft Copilot Reaches More Than 14,000 Employees

Estée Lauder has expanded Microsoft Copilot across its global office-based workforce, reaching more than 14,000 employees. The partnership focuses on three strategic priorities: New Capabilities & Growth, Decision Intelligence, and Productivity & Automation.

The company is also experimenting with productivity agents and embedding AI into role-specific workflows while automating repetitive manual tasks. Estée Lauder said these tools are intended to help employees focus on strategy, innovation, and higher-value decision-making.

Partnership Targets Data, Consumer Insights, Product Development

The collaboration will advance Estée Lauder’s Unified Data Platform, which connects data across brands, regions, channels and functions. The company said the platform is designed to reduce duplication, enable reusable data products and improve access to data-driven insights.

The company is also investing in a Unified Consumer Data Platform to deepen its understanding of consumer needs and preferences. Combined with connected product data, the platform is designed to support personalized experiences from product discovery to purchase and inform product innovation, drawing on the company’s 80 years of consumer understanding and beauty expertise.

Separately, Estée Lauder is developing a connected, AI-powered workflow across product design, validation and manufacturing. The initiative aims to help teams make faster, more coordinated decisions and move products from idea to launch more efficiently.

Management Cites Potential Margin Benefits

Franz said the partnership’s enhanced capabilities would help Estée Lauder “drive sustainable growth, improve productivity, and support margin expansion,” while creating capacity for reinvestment.

Microsoft Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer Deb Cupp said the collaboration would help turn insights into action at scale, from empowering employees to modernizing product development and delivering more meaningful consumer experiences.

The partnership supports Estée Lauder’s Beauty Reimagined strategy and forms part of its One Operating Ecosystem.

How Retail Views The EL-MSFT Partnership

Retail sentiment on Stocktwits toward EL stock was ‘neutral’ with ‘high’ message volumes. Meanwhile, sentiment toward MSFT turned ‘bullish’ with ‘high’ message volumes in the past 24 hours.

MSFT shares have gained over 8% year-to-date, whereas EL shares have dropped over 1% year-to-date.

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Fed’s Barkin Reportedly Backs Gradual Rate Hikes, Flags AI Investment Boom As Inflation Risk

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:05:01 +0530

Barkin said the Fed signaled a gradual approach at its September meeting, when it raised rates to a target range of 3.75%–4%.
September PCE inflation rose to 3.6% annually, with core at 3.1%, while third-quarter GDP growth accelerated to 3.4%.
Barkin distinguished demand-driven inflation from supply shocks, such as higher energy prices linked to the war in Iran.

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin said Friday that gradual interest rate increases by the Fed make sense given elevated inflation, low unemployment and solid economic demand.

According to a Bloomberg report, Barkin said during a Friday interview with SiriusXM radio that the Fed’s direction on interest rates was clear, but the pace of further increases remained uncertain.

“A gradual approach is a good way to go,” he added, emphasizing the importance of assessing incoming information before determining the pace of further tightening.

Barkin Favors A Gradual Approach

Barkin said gradual rate increases were appropriate when policymakers were not far behind the inflation curve, as that allowed time to learn from both economic conditions and external developments.

The Richmond Fed chief also said the Fed had signaled a gradual approach at its September meeting, when policymakers raised the benchmark interest rate to a target range of 3.75% to 4%.

His comments came two days after the Fed held its benchmark rate at 3.75% to 4%, with the Federal Open Market Committee voting 10-2 to maintain rates. Governor Lisa Cook and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack favored another quarter-point increase.

Recent economic data showed September headline PCE inflation rising to 3.6% annually, while core PCE, excluding food and energy, stood at 3.1%. Meanwhile, third-quarter GDP growth accelerated to 3.4%, supported by investment and consumer spending.

Barkin said consumer spending had not seen a significant pullback, as workers continued to hold jobs despite limited hiring and layoffs.

AI Investment Could Add To Inflation Pressure

Barkin also discussed the potential inflationary impact of investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. According to him, consumers are proving creative when spending. Policymakers might need to respond if a surge in AI-driven investment continues to fuel demand, he said.

Barkin said demand-driven inflation differs from supply-side disruptions, such as the rise in energy prices linked to the war involving Iran. “That kind of demand-side inflation, that’s not a supply-side shortage issue,” he said.

“We’ll see how long that pressure lasts. But if we do see a continued surge in demand, that would be the kind of thing you might want to lean against,” Barkin added.

Nasdaq-100 On Track To Lose $2 Trillion in October

Barkin's comments come as investors grow increasingly concerned about the returns on AI spending. According to Reuters, the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 is on track to shed more than $2 trillion in market value in October. At the time of this writing, the index was down more than 3%.

The sell-off follows higher AI spending forecasts from Meta, Alphabet and Amazon, with rising borrowing costs adding to concerns over investment returns.

On Stocktwits, retail investors’ sentiment around the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ), which tracks the Nasdaq 100, was ‘bearish’, while sentiment for the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), which tracks the broader S&P 500 index, remained bullish.

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TWLO Stock On Track To Post Worst Single-Day Performance In Over A Year, Drops To 3-Month Low: CEO Says Long-Term 'Tailwinds Are Intact'

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:00:07 +0530

Shipchandler estimated that voice AI has reached just 1% penetration of customer voice interactions, leaving room for wider adoption.
He said Twilio aims to benefit from AI adoption by supplying communications infrastructure to AI companies rather than competing at the application layer.
The CEO added that Twilio’s AI agent identity product is in private beta, though he does not expect it to become a significant revenue contributor next year.

Twilio (TWLO) shares were on track to log their worst day in over a year, dropping to three-month lows, on Friday despite the company reporting third-quarter results that beat estimates on both earnings and revenue.

In an interview with CNBC, CEO Khozema Shipchandler shrugged off the drop in share price, stating that the communications platform’s long-term growth drivers remain in place.

“I think the long-term and very secular tailwinds here are intact,” he said, pointing to demand from AI agents that talk to customers by voice, email and text.

TWLO stock dropped over 16% in midday trade. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the company shifted to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ territory over the past day, and chatter rose to ‘high’ from ‘normal’ levels.

TWLO stock daily gains over the past two years on October 30 as of 11:45 a.m. ET. | Source: Koyfin

Twilio CEO Sees Long-Term Opportunity In Voice AI

Shipchandler said Twilio’s usage-based business model makes revenue harder to forecast than a fixed subscription model because customers pay according to how much they use its services, including the number of calls and messages they send.

“I mean, it’s a usage-based business model, so there’s always like some degree of inherent conservatism in terms of the way that we think about things,” he said.

According to him, voice AI remains in its early stages, leaving room for adoption to expand. “I mean, voice AI, if you think about it, is 1% penetrated in terms of voice interactions that customers are having,” he said. “Consumer AI basically just got started a few weeks ago, I think both of those represent longer-term structural tailwinds.”

Twilio Sells The Infrastructure Behind AI Agents

Shipchandler said companies building AI agents need communications infrastructure to connect with consumers. According to him, this puts Twilio at an advantage, since the firm provides programmable voice and messaging capabilities rather than developing AI models or consumer-facing applications itself.

“What every one of these companies that’s in the voice AI space is putting out there is these AI agents who end up interacting with consumers. To be able to do that vis-à-vis Twilio, they need voice infrastructure, programmable voice software capabilities to be able to deliver that experience,” he said.

He noted that Twilio’s position beneath the application layer allows it to serve companies across the AI ecosystem rather than compete directly with them.

Business Adoption Could Take Time

Shipchandler said wider adoption will depend partly on whether businesses accept AI agents interacting with their customer service systems. Consumers may eventually use personal AI agents to wait on hold, contact customer support or handle tasks such as insurance claims, but he expects adoption to be gradual.

“One is that businesses are blocking this stuff, right? So it’s going to take some time in terms of the adoption cycle for businesses to actually accept agents on the other side, being able to call into those businesses,” he said. He added that regulated industries are likely to move last.

Despite the adoption hurdles, Shipchandler expects both voice AI and consumer AI to create opportunities for Twilio over time. “The technology is very cool to be sure, but I think it’s going to take some time,” he said.

The CEO added that Twilio’s AI agent identity product is in private beta, though he does not expect it to become a significant revenue contributor next year.

Wall Street Cuts TWLO Stock Price Targets

Twilio reported earnings of $1.65 per share, beating the consensus estimate of $1.47 as per Koyfin. Revenue came in at $1.56 billion, ahead of the estimated $1.51 billion.

However, several analysts cited by TheFly lowered their price targets following Twilio’s results, even as they maintained bullish ratings on the stock.

Needham cited overly bullish sentiment ahead of the report and a softer revenue beat for its price target cut, while UBS pointed to slowing organic revenue growth and softer fourth-quarter gross profit guidance.

Wells Fargo said the results were solid, but investors had wanted more upside to organic growth. Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley was an exception, raising its price target to $274 from $261 and maintaining an ‘Overweight’ rating.

At the time of writing, TWLO stock held onto year-to-date gains of 45% and has climbed over 75% in the last 12 months.

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Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol Sees Room To Double International Store Base, Add 5,000 Outlets In North America

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:00:06 +0530

Niccol said Starbucks is extending its three-hour morning peak to four hours to drive additional transactions.
The CEO said customers are increasingly adding pastries, breakfast sandwiches and cold foam to their orders.
BofA raised Starbucks' price target to $141 from $136 and maintained a ‘Buy’ rating.

Starbucks Corp (SBUX) CEO Brian Niccol said Friday the coffee giant has room to double its international store footprint and add at least 5,000 stores across North America.“There's no reason why we can't double that,” Niccol said in a CNBC interview, referring to the approximately 22,000 Starbucks locations outside the U.S., following the company's strong fiscal fourth-quarter performance.

In North America, Niccol sees room for at least 5,000 additional stores, noting that Starbucks plans to resume meaningful expansion in the U.S. At the time of this writing, SBUX stock was trading more than 2% lower.

Niccol Sees Growth Opportunities Across Asia

Niccol highlighted expansion opportunities in China, India and Latin America, as well as Japan, South Korea and the broader Asia-Pacific region. He also said the international business recorded 5% revenue growth excluding the impact of the China transaction.

Starbucks' reported international segment revenue fell 37% in the fourth quarter, primarily reflecting the conversion of its China retail operations to a licensed joint venture model.

The company ended fiscal 2026 with 41,607 coffeehouses globally and expects approximately 1,200 net new locations in fiscal 2027, led by international expansion.

More Customers, Higher Spending Per Visit

Niccol said Starbucks was seeing more customers visit its stores more frequently, while average spending per transaction increased as customers added food and beverage modifiers.

Starbucks' U.S. comparable sales rose 7.7% in the fourth quarter, supported by a 2.4% increase in transactions and 5.2% growth in average ticket.

Niccol said the company had focused on executing its three-hour morning peak and was now extending it to four hours to capture additional transactions. He also identified opportunities to improve the afternoon peak before extending that period.

Starbucks Raises Growth Expectations

Niccol said Starbucks' fourth-quarter adjusted operating margin expanded by 450 basis points. The CEO also noted that Starbucks increased its North American comparable-sales growth outlook to about 4% for fiscal 2027, up from its earlier long-term expectation of at least 3%.

While acknowledging a difficult consumer environment, Niccol said the company remained prudent in its forecasts. “We're ahead of schedule,” he said, noting that Starbucks' fiscal 2027 outlook was already reaching the lower end of its fiscal 2028 framework.

Analysts Raise SBUX Price Targets

According to TheFly, BofA raised its price target on Starbucks to $141 from $136 and maintained a ‘Buy’ rating. The firm noted that continued improvement in the two-year traffic trend indicated that underlying business momentum was still strengthening, although at a slower pace than earlier in the turnaround.

Baird analyst Chris O'Cull also raised his price target to $120 from $115, and maintained an ‘Outperform’ rating, noting that operating leverage was beginning to improve.

What Retail Thinks About SBUX Stock

On Stocktwits, retail investors’ sentiment around SBUX stock remained in the ‘bearish’ territory.

SBUX stock retail sentiment on October 30, as of 11:00 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits

So far this year, SBUX stock has rallied nearly 24%. By comparison, the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY), which holds the stock, has fallen nearly 3% over this period.

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RDDT Stock On Track For Worst Single-Day Drop Ever — Analysts Cut Targets Over Google Search Traffic Concerns

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:15:01 +0530

Reddit’s U.S. daily active users declined 2% year over year to 50.7 million, while global users reached 130.3 million, missing expectations.
The company forecast fourth-quarter revenue of $1 billion to $1.03 billion, below Street's $1.05 billion estimate.
Reddit plans to test a primarily logged-in experience in select international markets during the fourth quarter to improve engagement.

Reddit (RDDT) stock is on track for its worst single-day decline since its March 2024 market debut, as a wave of analyst downgrades and price-target cuts followed the company's third-quarter earnings report.

Analysts warned that declining Google search referrals could threaten Reddit's user growth and future advertising revenue, despite stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings.

At the time of writing, RDDT shares had plunged more than 22%. Reddit was also among the top-trending tickers on Stocktwits.

Analysts Downgrade Reddit, Slash Price Targets

According to TheFly, Oppenheimer downgraded Reddit stock, citing uncertainty around the company's proposed shift toward a logged-in experience and its relationship with Google (GOOG, GOOGL).

KeyBanc downgraded the stock, warning that worsening search traffic could affect revenue and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) expectations for 2027 and 2028.

Meanwhile, Needham halved its price target but maintained a ‘Buy’ rating, citing concerns about sustained declines in search traffic. Wells Fargo lowered its target, noting that Google's accelerated AI Overviews rollout could further pressure traffic.

According to the note cited by TheFly, BofA reduced its target, expecting subdued sentiment until U.S. logged-in user growth improves. Meanwhile, Citi noted that traffic weakness was concentrated among lower-value logged-out users.

Brokerage	Rating	Previous Target	New Target
Citi	Buy	$245	$186
Guggenheim	Buy	$255	$170
Needham	Buy	$300	$150
BofA	Neutral	$190	$135
Cantor Fitzgerald	Neutral	$170	$120
Wells Fargo	Equal Weight	$142	$110

Google Search Traffic Raises Growth Concerns For Reddit

Reddit's third-quarter revenue grew 53% year over year to $895 million, beating estimates of approximately $875 million. However, Chief Executive Steve Huffman warned that Google search referrals had declined by more than 1 million per week on average during October.

Reddit’s U.S. daily active users declined 2% year over year to 50.7 million, while global users reached 130.3 million, missing expectations. Reddit management warned that if October's decline in search referrals persists, total daily active users could fall by a low-double-digit percentage in the fourth quarter from a base of approximately 130 million.

Reddit plans to test a primarily logged-in experience in select international markets during the fourth quarter to improve engagement, advertising targeting and control over its content.

Management said logged-in and app users account for more than 80% of monetization. However, KeyBanc warned that the transition could increase marketing costs and slow new-user acquisition, while Oppenheimer flagged uncertainty around its impact on engagement.

What Retail Thinks About RDDT Stock

On Stocktwits, retail investors’ sentiment around RDDT stock flipped to ‘bullish’ amid extremely high message volume.

RDDT stock retail sentiment on October 30, as of 08:30 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits

So far this year, RDDT stock has fallen over 46%. By comparison, the State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLC), which holds the stock, has fallen over 13% over the same period.

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Exxon CEO Says Diesel Is The ‘Key Crunch Point’ In Global Fuel Shortage – Oil Giant To Continue Investing ‘Several Billion Dollars’ In Refineries

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:10:01 +0530

Woods said Exxon’s refineries are operating at record utilization levels and diesel yields are at record highs.
Expects to increase distillate throughput by about 100,000 barrels a day, Woods added.
Exxon reported Q3 revenue of $113.16 billion, beating analyst estimate of $105.24 billion, according to Fiscal.ai

ExxonMobil (XOM) CEO Darren Woods said on Friday that global diesel supplies remain under severe pressure as geopolitical conflicts disrupt refining operations and fuel shipments, driving prices higher.

In an interview with CNBC, Woods said Exxon is operating its refineries at record levels to maximize fuel production amid tight global supplies.

“And frankly, diesel is the key crunch point here, because it is so critical to economic growth. Demand for diesel remains high despite capacity,” Woods said, adding that Exxon has focused heavily on maximizing refinery throughput, with refineries operating at record utilization levels and diesel yields reaching record highs.

XOM shares were up 1.9% at the time of writing, hitting an all-time high.

Exxon To Continue Investing Billions In Refineries

Woods pointed to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, along with Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries, as major disruptions to global fuel supplies.

“Refining capacity is very tight today,” Woods said, adding that while crude oil supplies have somewhat recovered, refining capacity remains the biggest constraint, limiting the availability of diesel and other refined products.

Woods said Exxon will continue to invest “several billion dollars” in refineries to get more diesel out into the marketplace. “Our expectation is, we’re going to increase distillate throughput by about 100,000 barrels a day, as we go forward,” Woods said.

Exxon reported third-quarter (Q3) revenue of $113.16 billion, beating Wall Street estimates of $105.24 billion, according to Fiscal.ai. Adjusted earnings per share reached $4.23, exceeding expectations of $4.04. The company also declared a dividend of $1.07 per share, payable December 10.

Exxon’s peer Chevron (CVX) also posted an earnings beat earlier in the day.

Retail Remains Bullish On XOM

Retail sentiment surrounding XOM on Stocktwits remained ‘bullish’ over the past 24 hours.

XOM shares are up more than 53% so far in 2026.

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GD Stock Surges After General Dynamics’ Q3 Revenue Jumps 13%, Backlog Hits Record $220B

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:05:01 +0530

General Dynamics reported revenue growth across all four business segments, with Marine Systems revenue increasing 21.1% year-over-year to $4.96 billion.
The defense contractor reported a $220.3 billion backlog and $50.4 billion in estimated potential contract value, bringing the total estimated contract value to $270.7 billion.
CEO Phebe Novakovic said consistent backlog growth and significant investments in the company’s businesses over the past decade position it to sustain performance in the years ahead.

General Dynamics (GD) reported better-than-expected third-quarter results on Friday, with sales growing across all four business segments and major submarine awards driving a surge in orders.

The defense contractor reported revenue of $14.57 billion for the quarter ended on October 4, up 12.9% from $12.91 billion a year earlier, beating analyst estimates of $13.73 billion, according to Fiscal.ai.

Net profit rose to $1.23 billion from $1.06 billion a year earlier, while diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased 15.7% to $4.49, above analysts' expectation of $4.13, according to Fiscal.ai.

GD shares traded as much as 3% higher on Friday morning.

Marine Systems Leads Revenue Growth

Marine Systems led revenue growth in the quarter, with sales rising 21.1% year-over-year to $4.96 billion and operating earnings increasing 34.4% to $391 million.

Aerospace revenue rose 9.3% to $3.54 billion, while operating earnings increased 19.3% to $513 million. Technologies revenue also grew 10.8% to $3.68 billion, with operating earnings up 5.8% to $346 million. Combat Systems revenue increased 6% to $2.39 billion, although operating earnings declined 1.5% to $330 million.

Overall, operating earnings climbed 14.7% to $1.53 billion, while the operating margin expanded 20 basis points year-over-year to 10.5%.

Submarine Orders Drive Backlog Growth

CEO Phebe Novakovic stated that, with consistent backlog growth and significant investment in its businesses over the last decade, the firm is poised to deliver continued performance in the years to come.

General Dynamics received $98.8 billion in orders during the quarter, including $93.8 billion across its defense segments, driven by major orders for Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines. Aerospace accounted for the remaining $5 billion in orders.

Backlog stood at $220.3 billion at quarter-end, while total estimated contract value reached $270.7 billion, including $50.4 billion in estimated potential contract value from unfunded contracts and unexercised options.

Cash Flow And Debt

Cash from operating activities totaled $1.71 billion, equivalent to 139% of net earnings. Free cash flow was $1.23 billion, compared with $1.90 billion a year earlier.

During the quarter, General Dynamics’ capital expenditures totaled $481 million, it paid $429 million in dividends, and it reduced total debt by $500 million. The company ended the period with $4.4 billion in cash and equivalents and $7 billion in total debt.

How Retail Views GD

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around GD stock remained ‘bullish’ over the past 24 hours, amid ‘normal’ message volumes.

GD shares have gained over 8% year-to-date.

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Dan Ives Says AI Disruption Is ‘On Full Display’ In Tech Earnings, Sees 2027 As Inflection Year

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:00:07 +0530

Ives maintained his bullish AI thesis despite market volatility on Friday.
The tech analyst sees 2027 as a major inflection year when AI monetization could begin to justify the industry’s heavy capital expenditures.
He said that AI monetization will not happen “overnight,” while pointing to strong cloud numbers and capital spending as key parts of the investment thesis.

Yorkville Ives partner and senior managing director Dan Ives said on Friday that the “disruption” from artificial intelligence was becoming increasingly visible amid tech earnings, with shares of Amazon (AMZN), Intel (INTC) and SanDisk (SNDK) declining in morning trade after their quarterly results.

“The disruption caused by AI is on full display during tech earnings and the uncertainty around which names and sectors will be the disruptors vs the disrupted,” he wrote in a post on X. “As we have said in this AI transformation it’s not a straight line upward, but winners remain and our bullish thesis unchanged.”

Source: @DivesTech/X

U.S. equities tumbled in morning trade on Friday. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) dropped more than 1.1%, the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) slipped 0.3%, and the Nasdaq-100 tracking Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was the hardest hit, down as much as 2.69%. Retail sentiment around QQQ on Stocktwits remained in the ‘bearish’ zone over the past day.

INTC stock led the slide among the Nasdaq-100, dropping over 30%, in its worst day since April 1979, according to Koyfin data. Michael Saylor-backed Strategy (MSTR) dropped over 11% amid Bitcoin’s (BTC) slide after cryptocurrency exchange Binance was hacked for $6.3 billion.

CoreWeave (CRWV), Arm Holdings (ARM) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) each fell around 10%. Meanwhile, Nebius (NBIS), SNDK stock, Datadog (DDOG) and others in the top 10 losers fell around 7% each.

Ives Sees 2027 As The Year AI Spending Pays Off

Ives said the shift will take time, but that he still expects AI spending to pay off. “This AI Revolution will be very disruptive to many sectors of the tech food chain and monetization is not overnight,” he wrote, “But we continue to believe 2027 is the major inflection year where AI monetization starts to justify the capex dollars.”

He pointed to cloud growth and strong capital expenditure as the “key piece” to track.

Amazon, Intel And SanDisk Fall After Earnings

AMZN stock fell as much as 2.5% in morning trade after the company reported third-quarter (Q3) earnings of $1.89 a share on revenue of $201.9 billion, both slightly below analyst estimates.

Free cash flow, the cash left after capital spending, was negative $42.4 billion over the past twelve months. Amazon kept its 2026 capex forecast at $220 billion. Revenue at Amazon Web Services, its cloud unit, rose 39% to about $46 billion.

INTC stock fell over 30% after its fourth-quarter (Q4) outlook disappointed investors, which led to a slew of price cuts and downgrades from Wall Street. Meanwhile, SNDK stock fell around 9% even though its fiscal first-quarter (Q1) results came in above estimates. The data storage company also announced an 8-for-1 forward stock split.

The sell-off followed a sharp decline in Alphabet (GOOGL) on Thursday. The stock fell 12% after the Google parent missed Q3 earnings and revenue estimates and reported negative free cash flow of $9.07 billion. Over $500 billion of Alphabet’s market capitalization was wiped out.

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REGN Stock Hits 2-Year Highs Pre-Market: CFO Says Regeneron Is Positioned To Deliver One Of ‘Strongest Years Ever’ After Q3 Earnings Beat

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:20:01 +0530

Adjusted EPS shot up 70% to $20.07.
U.S. sales of Eylea HD, its higher-dose injectable treatment for certain retinal diseases, jumped 62% to $699 million.
Regeneron’s collaboration revenue from Sanofi surged 68% to $2.72 billion, driven by Dupixent sales.

Shares of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) gained more than 8% in premarket trading on Friday, after the biotechnology firm reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter earnings, driven by growing demand for its eye treatments and higher collaboration revenue from Sanofi.

If the levels hold after the opening bell, REGN shares would jump to their highest levels since October 2024.

Eye Treatment, Sanofi Partnership Drive Growth

Regeneron reported a 36% surge in Q3 revenue to $5.12 billion, well above Wall Street estimates of $4.56 billion, according to Fiscal.ai. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) shot up 70% to $20.07, also exceeding consensus estimates of $16.25.

CFO Christopher Fenimore attributed the Q3 beat to strong sales performance across its drug portfolio and higher collaboration revenue from Sanofi.

“Strong commercial execution across our portfolio, together with the anticipated step-up in Sanofi collaboration revenue in the first full quarter following repayment of the Development Balance, drove a 36% increase in total revenues and a 70% increase in non-GAAP EPS, positioning us to deliver one of our strongest years ever,” Fenimore said.

U.S. sales of Eylea HD, its higher-dose injectable treatment for certain retinal diseases, jumped 62% to $699 million. However, sales of the original Eylea fell 41% as patients switched to the newer version.

Regeneron’s collaboration revenue from Sanofi surged 68% to $2.72 billion, driven by strong demand for Dupixent, an inflammation treatment. Earlier this month, Regeneron and Sanofi expanded their partnership to develop four long-acting antibody treatments, with Regeneron receiving $1 billion upfront and becoming eligible for another $7 billion in future milestone payments.

FDA Decision On Cemdisiran Expected Next Month

Regeneron has approximately 50 product candidates in clinical development, covering cancer, obesity, immune disorders and other diseases. The company expects a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decision on Cemdisiran for generalized myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes muscle weakness, in November.

It ended September with approximately $18.86 billion in cash and marketable securities.

Regeneron raised its full-year research and development spending forecast to $6.60 billion - $6.74 billion and capital expenditure guidance to $1.05 billion - $1.10 billion.

Retail Says REGN Stock Is ‘Cheap’

Retail sentiment surrounding REGN on Stocktwits remained ‘bullish’ over the past 24 hours.

One user called the stock cheap given the company’s underlying assets.

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REGN shares are up nearly 15% so far in 2026.

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AMZN Analysts Split After Earnings: TD Cowen Says Amazon Selloff Is ‘Overdone,’ Mizuho Raises Target

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:15:01 +0530

BofA lowered its price target on Amazon to $317 from $320 while maintaining a ‘Buy’ rating, according to The Fly.
UBS raised its price target on Amazon to $352 from $348, citing AWS’s growth outlook for fiscal 2027 and 2028, a potential $1 trillion business and a $578 billion backlog, The Fly reported.
42 of 60 analysts covering the stock rate it a ‘Buy,’ and 16 rate it a ‘Strong Buy,’ according to Koyfin data.

Amazon (AMZN) shares drew investor attention on Friday after multiple analysts revised their price targets following the company’s third-quarter results, with views split on its near-term performance and longer-term growth prospects.

TD Cowen lowered its price target to $340 from $350 but maintained a ‘Buy’ rating, calling the post-earnings selloff “overdone”, according to The Fly. The firm said Amazon’s revenue beat expectations as AWS outperformed a slight miss in advertising.

AMZN shares traded 6.3% lower in premarket at the time of writing.

Forty-two of 60 analysts covering the stock rate it ‘Buy,’ and 16 rate the stock ‘Strong Buy,’ according to Koyfin data. Their 12-month price target ranges from $230 to $405, with an average of $332.41.

Analysts Split On The Post-Earnings Selloff

Mizuho raised its price target to $335 from $330 while maintaining an ‘Outperform’ rating. The firm said AWS results were slightly softer than investors expected, as they had looked for quarter-over-quarter growth similar to the second quarter. Mizuho said this, combined with elevated investment and negative free cash flow, overshadowed AWS’s strong two-year outlook, according to The Fly.

Whereas, Baird lowered its price target on Amazon to $300 from $310 while maintaining an ‘Outperform’ rating. Analyst Colin Sebastian updated his model following mixed third-quarter results but recommended buying the pullback, The Fly reported.

Analyst	Old PT	New PT
TD Cowen	$350	$340
Citizens	$315	$275
MoffettNathanson	$315	$357
BofA	$320	$317
Baird	$310	$300
Wells Fargo	$329	$326
Mizuho	$330	$335
UBS	$348	$352

Source: The Fly

Analysts Remain Positive On AWS’s Longer-Term Growth

BofA lowered its price target on Amazon to $317 from $320 while maintaining a ‘Buy’ rating, according to The Fly. The firm noted that AWS growth accelerated by two percentage points quarter over quarter to 39%, although investor expectations “were as high as 42%”.

Despite this, BofA said Amazon has “strong AI positioning,” citing new enterprise contracts driving backlog growth, steady gains in custom silicon usage, chip sales and increased usage of Alexa for Shopping. The firm trimmed its sum-of-the-parts based price target amid recent AI-sector multiple compression, according to The Fly.

UBS raised its price target on Amazon to $352 from $348 while maintaining a ‘Buy’ rating, according to The Fly. The firm pointed to management’s outlook for AWS growth above 40% in fiscal 2027 and fiscal 2028, a potential $1 trillion business, and a $578 billion backlog as reasons for confidence in sustained acceleration, stronger margins, and upside to consensus estimates, according to The Fly.

How Retail Views AMZN

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for AMZN shifted from ‘neutral’ to ‘extremely bullish’ in the past 24 hours, with ‘extremely high’ message volumes. The ticker is trending number two at the time of writing.

One user pointed to Amazon’s operating margin as evidence that the company’s investments are profitable, arguing that the returns outweigh the cost of debt.

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Another user said they hoped Amazon shares would fall further so they could buy more shares for the long term.

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AMZN shares have gained over 5% year-to-date.

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INTC Stock Heads For Worst Day In Over 2 Years: Jefferies Calls Q4 A ‘Substantial’ Reset Amid Slew Of Wall Street Price Cuts, Downgrades

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:10:01 +0530

Both Bank of America and Roth Capital downgraded Intel to ‘Neutral’ from ‘Buy’.
Bank of America also lowered its estimate of the company’s 2030 earnings power.
Citi called Intel’s quarterly performance a ‘strong beat’ but said its December-quarter outlook was ‘weak.’

Intel (INTC) shares were on track to wipe out a quarter of their market capitalization and see their worst day in over two years in pre-market trade on Friday after a slew of price target cuts and downgrades from Wall Street following the tech giant’s third-quarter earnings.

Analysts broadly agree that Intel’s near-term outlook is shaky, with weaker PC demand, manufacturing constraints, and delayed supply improvements weighing on expectations, according to TheFly.

INTC stock fell as much as 25% in pre-market trade, on track to see its biggest single-day dip since July 2024. If the stock falls more than 26%, it would mark its biggest dip since April 1979, when it fell over 33%.

INTC stock daily gains over the past years on October 30 as of 7:30 a.m. ET | Source: Koyfin

If the losses hold through the regular session, the stock would also hit a six-month low. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Intel remained in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day.

INTC stock retail sentiment on October 30 as of 7:30 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits

INTC Stock Gets Downgraded

Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya downgraded Intel to ‘Neutral’ from ‘Buy’ and lowered the price target to $100 from $145. He said the company’s turnaround had been pushed out by PC and supply headwinds, while a “surprisingly sharp drop” in PC shipments offset strength in data center demand.

Arya also pointed to a lack of progress in attracting outside foundry customers, saying Intel “has not communicated enough traction with external foundry customers.” The firm lowered its estimate of Intel’s 2030 earnings power to $5 to $6 per share from $6 to $7.

Roth Capital analyst Suji Desilva also downgraded Intel to ‘Neutral’ from ‘Buy’ and lowered his price target to $70 from $120. While “encouraged” by continued data center growth and the expansion of Intel’s custom data center business, Desilva said manufacturing constraints could limit further upside.

Intel Had A ‘Strong Beat’ But ‘Weak’ Outlook

While Citi stated that Intel’s third-quarter performance was a “strong beat,” it also noted that the company’s December-quarter outlook was “weak,” citing the impact of a manufacturing accident that shut down Fab 28 in Israel and softer PC demand. The firm lowered its price target to $100 from $130 while maintaining a ‘Buy’ rating.

StoneX also retained a ‘Buy’ rating but cut its price target to $100 from $140. It echoed Citi’s sentiment, describing the earnings report as a beat accompanied by a “much weaker” outlook.

The firm raised concerns about the timing of additional server capacity, saying the continued deferral of meaningful relief until the second half of 2027 was “difficult to reconcile fully with the strategic priority placed on expanding supply.”

PC Weakness Weighs On Outlook

DA Davidson analyst Gil Luria cut his price target to $70 from $100 while maintaining a ‘Neutral’ rating. He said Intel’s quarterly results were “mixed,” pointing to strong growth in Foundry and Data Center alongside significant weakness in Client Computing.

Luria also questioned whether the stock’s valuation was justified given the uneven performance, saying it was “hard to justify the current multiple when weakness is so significant.”

Jefferies analyst Blayne Curtis cut his price target to $85 from $120 and maintained a ‘Hold’ rating. According to him, the December-quarter outlook was a “substantial” reset. He cited lower client revenue and gross margins, with PC customers working down inventory and reducing near-term demand.

DATAWRAPPR TABLE

Citi, StoneX and BofA had the highest price targets for INTC shares at $100, even though BofA downgraded the stock to ‘Neutral’. DA Davidson and Roth Capital had the lowest targets at $70.

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Binance Hack Sparks Bitcoin Sell-Off, $1.6B In Liquidations: Exchange Uncovers ‘Additional Points Of Breach’

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:05:01 +0530

In its latest update on X, Binance said it has reserved more than $6.34 billion in company funds to cover losses from the hack.
It also said that investigators had identified additional points of breach that go beyond the compromised engineer’s laptop that was initially suspected.
The exchange stated unauthorized outflows had stopped and that it was working to resume withdrawals.

Bitcoin (BTC) fell to a six-week low in morning trade on Friday after a reported $6.3 billion hack at Binance, triggering more than $1.6 billion in liquidations.

Bitcoin’s price fell over 3% in the last 24 hours, trading at around $77,300, paring losses after dipping to around $76,400. BTC was among the top-trending tickers on Stocktwits, with platform data showing chatter had more than doubled over the past day. However, retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency stayed in the ‘bearish’ zone.

Bitcoin’s price performance over the last three months on October 30 as of 8:30 a.m. ET. | Source: Koyfin

This puts Bitcoin’s price on track to end October in the red, which has historically been a month of outsized gains barring last year’s crash. As of writing, Bitcoin’s price was down 7% for the month.

Bitcoin’s gains by month since 2010 on October 30 as of 8:30 a.m. ET. | Source: CoinGlass

The overall cryptocurrency market fell around 3.6% in the last 24 hours to around $2.68 trillion. CoinGlass data showed that over $1.6 billion in crypto bets had been wiped out in the same time span, with long positions accounting for the bulk of the bloodbath at $1.35 billion.

Crypto liquidations over the past 24 hours on October 30 as of 8:30 am ET. | Source: CoinGlass

Binance Coin (BNB) took a bigger hit than Bitcoin, dropping 5.6% in the last 24 hours to around $679. BNB token was also among the top trending tickers on Stocktwits at the time of writing, with retail sentiment shifting to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ territory over the past day.

BNB retail sentiment on October 30 as of 8:30 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits

Binance Expands Investigation Into $6.3 Billion Breach

In its latest update on X, Binance said it has reserved more than $6.34 billion in company funds to cover losses from the hack, including $5 billion already held in the affected tokens, while continuing efforts to recover about $3 billion in frozen assets.

The largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world also said that investigators had uncovered “additional points of breach”, beyond the initial suspicions of the hack coming from a compromised employee’s laptop. The exchange said unauthorized outflows had stopped and that it was working to resume withdrawals.

Stolen Crypto Includes Bitcoin, Ethereum And Stablecoins

Blockchain analytics firm Arkham said wallets linked to the attacker held more than $5.7 billion in stolen cryptocurrencies at one point. The holdings included nearly $1.5 billion in Bitcoin, about $900 million in Ethereum (ETH), roughly $1.5 billion in USDT and more than $800 million in USDC.

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT, along with security and intelligence firms Blockaid and TRM Labs, said North Korea was likely behind the attack.

The Binance incident was the second reported crypto-related security breach on Thursday. Prediction market provider Polymarket said one of its third-party providers had been compromised. However, the losses in that incident were reported at less than $3 million.

The slide on Bitcoin dragged on crypto equities in pre-market trade as well. Strategy (MSTR) and Coinbase (COIN) fell more than 7%, while USDC stablecoin issuer Circle (CRCL) dipped over 6% and Tom Lee-led Ethereum treasury Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) fell around 5.5%.

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SNDK Stock Set To Revisit August Levels Despite Earnings Beat — Analysts Flag Valuation Concerns, Slowing Earnings Upside

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:00:06 +0530

SanDisk’s first-quarter revenue rose 23% sequentially to $11.03 billion, while adjusted earnings per share of $49.51 beat estimates of $46.67.
The company announced an eight-for-one forward stock split, effective Nov. 19, with split-adjusted trading expected to begin Nov. 20.
Wells Fargo flagged slowing earnings upside, while Goldman Sachs and BofA remained positive on artificial intelligence-driven storage demand.

SanDisk (SNDK) shares plunged nearly 10% in Friday's premarket, putting the stock on track to revisit levels last seen in early August, despite the memory-chip maker reporting stronger-than-expected fiscal first-quarter earnings and issuing an upbeat outlook.

The decline came amid a broader selloff in technology and memory stocks, as investors assessed rising artificial intelligence (AI) spending and the sustainability of earnings growth.

As of this writing, SNDK stock was down 9.62% and was among the top-trending tickers on Stocktwits.

SanDisk Beats Estimates, Announces 8-For-1 Split

SanDisk's fiscal first-quarter (Q1) revenue soared 380% year-over-year to $11.03 billion, beating market expectations of $10.72 billion, according to FactSet data. Adjusted profit also came in higher than expected at $49.51 per share, up from $46.67 per share in the year-ago quarter.

The company’s data center revenue surged to $4.80 billion, accounting for nearly 44% of total revenue. Adjusted gross margin reached 85.1%, while adjusted free cash flow totaled $5.70 billion.

For the fiscal second quarter, the company forecast revenue of $12.2 billion to $12.6 billion and adjusted earnings of $55 to $57 a share. Analysts had expected revenue guidance of $12.31 billion and EPS of $53.60.

The company also returned $5 billion to shareholders by repurchasing approximately 3.2 million shares during the quarter. Over the past two fiscal quarters, SanDisk repurchased 6 million shares, representing approximately 4% of shares outstanding.

The company also announced an eight-for-one forward stock split, effective November 19, with split-adjusted trading expected to begin November 20.

Analysts Remain Positive On AI Storage Demand

According to an Investing.com report, Goldman Sachs noted improving traction in SanDisk's data-center business, including multiple enterprise solid-state drive wins at hyperscaler customers.

The brokerage expects limited additions to NAND flash memory supply in the near term and continued improvements in SanDisk's product portfolio and mix.

BofA Securities also highlighted the growing importance of NAND storage for AI inference, while noting strong data-center demand. Both brokerages maintained their ‘Buy’ ratings despite lowering price targets.

Analysts Flag Valuation, Earnings Risks

According to TheFly, Wells Fargo expects SanDisk shares to digest a slowing pace of earnings upside despite another quarterly beat and guidance increase.

The brokerage expects future share performance to depend on greater confidence in earnings stability across the memory cycle. BofA also lowered its valuation multiple to reflect concerns about late-cycle valuations, according to Investing.com.

Brokerage	Rating	New Target	Previous Target	Change From Last Close
Goldman Sachs	Buy	$2,000	$2,200	+50.4%
BofA Securities	Buy	$2,000	$2,500	+50.4%
Mizuho	Outperform	$1,900	$2,050	+42.9%
Wells Fargo	Equal Weight	$1,300	$1,550	-2.3%

Retail Investors’ Sentiment Around SNDK

On Stocktwits, retail investors’ sentiment around SNDK stock flipped to ‘extremely bullish’ amid high user message volume.

SNDK stock retail sentiment on October 30, as of 06:30 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits

So far this year, SNDK shares have surged over 383%. By comparison, the Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM), which holds the stock, has risen over 86% over the same period.

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AstraZeneca CEO Sees Over $20B Potential From 2027 Drug Trial Readouts – AZN Stock Eyes Breakout After Q3 Earnings Beat

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:05:01 +0530

Core earnings per share increased 17% to $2.79, beating consensus estimates of $2.59.
The company announced a restructuring program targeting $1.5 billion in annual savings by 2029.
AstraZeneca reiterated its full-year 2026 guidance

AstraZeneca (AZN) was in focus on Friday after CEO Pascal Soriot highlighted the potential for its 2027 drug trial readouts to generate over $20 billion in peak annual sales, while the company unveiled a restructuring program targeting $1.5 billion in annual savings by 2029.

AZN shares were up about 5% in pre-market trading, on track to breach the 200-day moving average (200-DMA) for the first time since July.

CEO Sees Over $20B Potential From 2027 Pipeline

Soriot said AstraZeneca’s upcoming clinical trial results in 2027 could lead to peak annual revenue exceeding $20 billion. The company has more than 180 projects in development, including experimental treatments for cancer, respiratory illnesses, and rare diseases.

“Our rich series of upcoming readouts in 2027 has a potential of more than twenty billion dollars. With multiple potential blockbuster assets in late-stage development and transformative technologies scaling rapidly, we are on track to deliver our 2030 ambition and to sustain growth through the next decade,” Soriot added.

Q3 Earnings Beat Driven By Oncology Revenue Growth

AstraZeneca reported a 7% increase in third-quarter (Q3) revenue to $16.21 billion, beating Wall Street estimates of about $16 billion, according to Fiscal.ai. Core earnings per share (EPS) increased 17% to $2.79, beating consensus estimates of $2.59.

Oncology revenue jumped 17% to $7.77 billion, supported by strong sales growth for Enhertu and Imfinzi therapies. However, diabetes drug Farxiga sales fell 25% to $1.61 billion amid growing generic competition.

$1.5B Annual Savings Target

The company also announced a restructuring program targeting $1.5 billion in annual savings by 2029, primarily to fund drug development. The initiative could involve up to $2 billion in one-time restructuring costs.

AstraZeneca reiterated its full-year 2026 guidance, expecting revenue to grow by a mid-to-high single-digit percentage and core EPS to increase by a low double-digit percentage at constant exchange rates.

Retail Turns Bearish

Retail sentiment surrounding AZN on Stocktwits turned ‘bearish’ from ‘neutral’ despite Q3 beat, while message volumes remained ‘high.’

While AZN is on track to record its biggest monthly gains since February, the stock is down about 5% so far in 2026.

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Nasdaq-100 On Track For First Monthly Loss Since July — Here's What's Weighing On Tech Stocks

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:00:07 +0530

The Nasdaq-100 index declined 3.31% in October, after gains of 4.2% in August and 3.2% in September.
Memory and storage stocks have come under pressure after reports that China's CXMT had made progress on a new chip architecture.
Nine of the S&P 500’s 11 sectors are on track for monthly gains, with only technology and communication services lagging.

The Nasdaq-100 is on track for its first monthly decline in three months, as a broad selloff in technology heavyweights dragged the index lower throughout October.

The index was down 3.31% through Thursday's close, after gains of 4.2% in August and 3.2% in September and a 6.61% loss in July. Despite October's weakness, the Nasdaq-100 remained up more than 16% year to date.

Selling pressure continued Friday, with Nasdaq-100 futures falling as much as 2%. Intel (INTC) plunged about 25% in premarket trading following a weak outlook, while Amazon (AMZN), SanDisk (SNDK), Lumentum (LITE) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) added to the losses, declining between 4% and 9%.

What’s Driving October’s Tech Selloff?

1. Earnings: Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) erased over $700 billion in market value as earnings missed estimates, with slowing Search growth and negative free cash flow adding to concerns. Meta (META) also declined as higher AI spending plans and proposed share issuance worried investors.

ServiceNow (NOW) stock plunged despite beating revenue estimates, as adjusted earnings missed expectations and fourth-quarter contracted revenue growth outlook slowed. Fortinet (FTNT) also tumbled despite strong earnings, as product growth decelerated and the company lowered its annual services revenue forecast.

Amazon and Intel added pressure as AMZN stock fell over 7% on Friday amid concerns about cash outflows and higher capital spending, while INTC shares plunged about 25% after weak guidance and warnings of cash burn.

Meanwhile, Direxion's Jake Behan told Reuters, “At this point, the market isn't just asking how fast you can grow. It's asking what you have to spend to get there”.

2. AI Spending And Financing Costs Draw Scrutiny

Big Tech's AI spending plans have also raised concerns about returns on investment and borrowing costs. Alphabet expects capital expenditures of $195 billion to $205 billion in 2026, while Amazon plans to spend approximately $220 billion.

Meta forecasts $135 billion to $145 billion, including finance lease payments, while Microsoft (MSFT) expects around $170 billion in capital spending this calendar year. Microsoft also priced a $25 billion bond offering Thursday, with proceeds potentially funding capital expenditures and other corporate needs.

Vanda Research strategist Jai Malhi described investors as “capex vigilantes,” noting to Bloomberg that higher funding costs were pressuring tech companies whose revenue growth fell short of expectations.

3. China Competition Weighs On Memory Stocks: Memory and storage stocks have come under pressure after reports that China's ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) had made progress on a new chip architecture designed to increase memory density.

The developments raised concerns about increased competition for memory-chip manufacturers. Micron Technology (MU), SanDis, Western Digital (WDC), SK Hynix Inc. (SKHY) and Seagate Technology (STX) fell around 11-25% in October.

4. Investors Rotate Beyond Tech: The selloff was largely concentrated in technology stocks as more than 400 S&P 500 companies advanced Thursday even as the Nasdaq-100 dropped 1.4%, according to Bloomberg.

Nine of the S&P 500's 11 sectors were on track for monthly gains, excluding technology and communication services. UBS maintained its constructive outlook on AI. However, the firm recommended managing concentrated technology exposure through diversification.

Raymond James strategist Matt Orton told CNBC on Friday that the AI selloff was not a “moment of reckoning,” noting that fundamentals remained strong, particularly for companies benefiting from AI capital spending, despite crowded investor positioning.

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GEV Stock In Focus Amid Mixed Analyst Views — HSBC Upgrades GE Vernova To Buy, Says Wind Business Is ‘Past The Worst’

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:00:08 +0530

HSBC also said higher-priced gas and grid deliveries will drive further earnings upgrades, The Fly reported.
On Thursday, Susquehanna lowered its price target to $1,250 from $1,270 while maintaining a ‘Positive’ rating, while RBC Capital raised its price target to $1,230 from $1,225 and maintained its ‘Outperform’ rating, according to The Fly.
31 out of 37 analysts covering the stock rate it ‘Buy’ or ‘Strong Buy,’ whereas six rate it ‘Hold,’ according to Koyfin.

GE Vernova (GEV) drew investor attention on Friday after HSBC upgraded the stock to ‘Buy’ from ‘Hold,’ saying the breadth of gas demand supports the company’s resilience in 2027 and its wind division “looks largely derisked” and is “past the worst.”

HSBC raised its price target to $1,100 from $1,040, citing higher pricing and gas and grid deliveries as potential drivers of further earnings upgrades, according to The Fly.

GEV shares traded 2.75% lower in premarket trading at the time of writing.

Thirty-one out of 37 analysts covering the stock rate it ‘Buy’ or ‘Strong Buy,’ while six rate it ‘Hold,’ according to Koyfin. The 12-month price target ranges from $940 to $1,450, with an average of $1,198.91.

Analysts Deliver Mixed Verdicts After Q3 Results

Analyst reactions on Thursday were mixed, with some firms citing earnings momentum and others pointing to elevated expectations and potential order concerns.

Citi lowered its price target to $1,000 from $1,125 and maintained a ‘Neutral’ rating, according to The Fly. The firm said the muted reaction to GE Vernova’s solid Q3 results and raised guidance reflected elevated expectations, adding that the risk/reward looked balanced at current share levels.

TD Cowen lowered its price target to $1,125 from $1,235 while maintaining a ‘Buy’ rating. The firm said concerns about peak orders in the first half of 2026 may have contributed to the stock’s weakness, while noting that the company’s guidance had reflected this order profile for some time.

Analyst	Old PT	New PT
HSBC	$1,040	$1,100
RBC Capital	$1,225	$1,230
TD Cowen	$1,235	$1,125
JPMorgan	$1,150	$1,035
Susquehanna	$1,270	$1,250
Citi	$1,125	$1,000

Source: The Fly<

Susquehanna also lowered its price target to $1,250 from $1,270 and maintained a ‘Positive’ rating, according to The Fly. The firm noted that the company added 11 GW in new gas contracts in Q3, bringing total capacity under contract to 122 GW. Power margins stood at 21.4%, driven by higher-priced orders converting to shipments, with the second-half run rate viewed as a good starting point for 2027.

RBC Capital raised its price target to $1,230 from $1,225 and maintained an ‘Outperform’ rating after the company’s Q3 earnings beat. The firm said GE Vernova was beginning to benefit from increased manufacturing capacity and earlier price increases flowing through to its income statement. It also cited growth and synergy opportunities from the proposed $9 billion Trench Group acquisition.

How Retail Views GEV

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around GEV stock remained ‘bullish’ over the past 24 hours, with ‘high’ message volumes.

One bullish user called GEV the “best industrial stock” to buy, saying its earnings made the stock look cheap.

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Another, however, expressed dissatisfaction with GEV’s recent share-price action.

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GEV shares have surged over 34% year-to-date.

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US Stock Futures Fall As AMZN, INTC Earnings Trigger Tech Sell-Off: NVDA, RDDT, RIVN, SFM In Focus

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:00:06 +0530

Nasdaq-100 futures fell more than 2% as Amazon and Intel tumbled after their quarterly results, extending Thursday's losses.
Oil prices climbed, with Brent crude topping $117 a barrel and WTI crossing $103.
Rivian shares surged after raising its full-year delivery outlook, while Sprouts edged higher despite disappointing results and a weak forecast.

Nasdaq-100 futures fell sharply in early premarket trading on Friday as Amazon and Intel shares slid after the companies’ latest quarterly results.

As of 6 a.m. ET, Nasdaq-100 futures were down 2.29%, while S&P 500 futures declined 1%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were marginally down 0.05%. Friday marks the final trading session of October.

U.S. stock indices closed lower on Thursday and extended their losses in after-hours trading as Amazon’s elevated capital expenditure forecast fuelled concerns that spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure may be outpacing returns. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3%, while the Nasdaq-100 fell 1.4%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also edged down 0.3%. In contrast, the Russell 2000, which tracks small-cap stocks, gained 1%.

Oil Extends Rally As Houthi Attacks Fuel Supply Fears

Oil prices rose early on Friday amid supply concerns after Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis intensified attacks on Saudi Arabia. Both benchmarks were on track for a fourth consecutive monthly gain, their biggest since July. Brent crude futures climbed 2.21% to $117.42 a barrel as of 6 a.m. ET, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures advanced 2.04% to $104.98.

The Tech Radar

Amazon (AMZN): Shares dropped 7.1% in early premarket trading on Friday after the company reported third-quarter earnings and revenue below analyst estimates. Amazon also recorded negative free cash flow of $42.4 billion and stuck to its 2026 capital expenditure projection of $220 billion.

Intel (INTC): The stock plunged nearly 26% in premarket trading after the chipmaker issued a disappointing forecast for the current quarter, citing weakness in the PC market. Revenue from its Client Computing and Physical AI Group fell 5% year over year to $8.1 billion.

Nvidia (NVDA): Shares lost 2.7% in premarket trading amid a broader retreat in AI infrastructure stocks following mixed results from Amazon and Intel. Adding to the pressure, Bloomberg reported that Nvidia was in talks to provide credit guarantees for a data center operated by Nscale, which Anthropic plans to use.

Reddit (RDDT): Shares tumbled around 22% in early premarket trading after CEO Steve Huffman flagged declining referral traffic and outlined plans to move towards a logged-in-only platform experience. The comments come as the company grapples with changes in how users discover and access online content.

Trending Stocks

Roblox (RBLX): Shares plunged around 18% in premarket trading even as the company reported a smaller-than-expected third-quarter loss and revenue that topped analyst estimates. Investors seemed more concerned about weaker fourth-quarter bookings guidance and rising AI and infrastructure spending.

Rivian Automotive (RIVN): Shares gained over 9% in premarket trading on Friday after the EV maker raised its full-year delivery forecast, citing strong demand for its R2 SUV. The company also reaffirmed its confidence in its partnership with German automaker Volkswagen.

Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM): The stock edged up 0.75% in premarket trading, shrugging off disappointing third-quarter results and a weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter outlook. The earnings report prompted four analysts to lower their price targets, with two also downgrading the stock amid concerns over slowing sales, margin pressures and intensifying competition.

Other tickers trending on Stocktwits at the time of writing included ServiceNow (NOW), Canadian Solar (CSIQ) and Alphabet (GOOGL).

What Else To Watch On Friday

On the earnings front, Exxon Mobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX) and AbbVie (ABBV) are scheduled to report their results before the opening bell.

Investors will also watch for the third-quarter Employment Cost Index, a key measure of changes in labor costs.

SPY, QQQ, DIA: Retail Sentiment

Retail sentiment toward the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), which tracks the S&P 500, remained ‘bullish,’ unchanged in the past 24 hours. Sentiment toward both Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ), which tracks the Nasdaq 100, and SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) was ‘bearish,’ unchanged during the same period.

Also read: Stocktwits Wall Street Wrap — Tesla, Broadcom, MercadoLibre Get Bullish Calls As Alphabet, Enphase Face Downgrades

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Stocktwits Wall Street Wrap — Tesla, Broadcom, MercadoLibre Get Bullish Calls As Alphabet, Enphase Face Downgrades

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:10:01 +0530

Barclays upgraded Tesla to ‘Overweight’ on merger potential with SpaceX and Robotaxi progress.
Citi upgraded MercadoLibre to ‘Buy,’ viewing its recent share price drop as a buying opportunity.
Citizens downgraded Alphabet to ‘Market Perform,’ citing slower search growth.

Wall Street analysts issued a mixed set of stock calls this week, upgrading Tesla Inc. (TSLA), Broadcom (AVGO) and MercadoLibre (MELI) on AI-driven growth opportunities, potential deals and regional market expansion. Meanwhile, Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL, GOOG), Enphase Energy (ENPH) and Whirlpool (WHR) faced downgrades as analysts flagged slowing growth, margin pressure and intensifying competition.

Tesla’s Potential SpaceX Merger Raises Optimism

Barclays upgraded Tesla stock (TSLA) to ‘Overweight’ from ‘Equal Weight’ and increased its price target to $450 from $370, implying a 12% upside potential from the stock’s last close. Analyst Dan Levy pointed to a possible combination with Elon Musk’s other venture, SpaceX (SPCX), that could improve prospects for Tesla's main automotive business and advance its Robotaxi operations.

According to the firm, the potential Tesla-SpaceX transaction could create benefits through greater business integration and address ownership considerations involving Elon Musk. Last week, SpaceX and Tesla confirmed they set up independent board committees to explore closer ties between the companies, including a possible merger.

Morningstar also offered support, saying combining Tesla and SpaceX could be a smart move because their businesses complement each other. Tesla could supply batteries and solar products to SpaceX, while Grok could support its self-driving technology and humanoid robots.

Broadcom And MercadoLibre Get A Vote Of Confidence

DA Davidson turned bullish on Broadcom stock (AVGO), upgrading it to ‘Buy’ from ‘Neutral’ and lifting its price target to $400 from $350. The analyst expects Anthropic to move ahead with a public listing and secure additional funding, followed by a potential OpenAI IPO next year.

These developments could help Broadcom grow in the coming years. The analyst believes investors are underestimating the chances of these deals happening, which could give the stock an upside if they go through.

Broadcom has a close relationship with Anthropic, supplying chips, equipment, and financing for its AI infrastructure expansion. Broadcom has also agreed to provide up to $42 billion in financing to support Anthropic's spending. The deal could make Anthropic Broadcom's biggest chip-design customer next year.

MercadoLibre received a ‘Buy’ rating from Citi, which previously rated the stock ‘Neutral’. The firm slightly lowered its price target to $2,050 from $2,100 but believes the recent decline offers an attractive buying opportunity. Citi expects the Latin American e-commerce and financial services company to expand faster than consumer markets in its operating regions. The analyst also believes high borrowing costs in Brazil could put pressure on competing businesses.

MercadoLibre stock tumbled more than 8% this week and is on track for its worst week since May, after a sharp selloff triggered by Brazil's election results. Famed investor Michael Burry said that MELI's sharp decline offered a buying opportunity.

Alphabet And Enphase Energy Face Analyst Concerns

Citizens lowered its rating on Alphabet to ‘Market Perform’ from ‘Outperform’ after its third-quarter results. The firm noted that search growth slowed from the previous quarter, even though search activity reached its highest level in five years.

The analyst sees challenges in converting search activity into advertising revenue as Google shifts toward AI-powered summaries and agent-based services. Increasing competition in the AI assistant market could make the transition more difficult. Alphabet stock is down 11% and is tracking its worst weekly performance since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Enphase Energy stock received two separate downgrades. Oppenheimer cut its rating to ‘Perform’ from ‘Outperform’ after the company missed Q3 estimates and issued a weaker-than-expected Q4 outlook.

The firm pointed to an estimated quarterly revenue base of around $200 million for Enphase's core operations. It also warned that price cuts in energy storage products are pressuring gross margins. Higher interest rates and limited adoption of alternative financing options continue to weigh on U.S. residential solar installations.

Roth Capital downgraded Enphase to ‘Neutral’ from ‘Buy’ and slashed its price target to $30 from $55. Analyst Philip Shen pointed to weak Q3 results and a disappointing Q4 forecast. The firm also plans to lower its earnings and profit margin estimates despite Enphase's strong technology and growth potential.

Whirlpool Downgraded As Competition Intensifies

Stifel lowered its rating on Whirlpool’s stock to ‘Sell’ from ‘Hold’ and cut its price target to $20 from $30 following weaker Q3 results and outlook. Whirlpool's North American appliance revenue fell 8.3% to $2.50 billion as demand weakened. Operating profit dropped 44.7% to $74 million. In Latin America, appliance revenue grew 6.9% to $858 million, but operating profit declined 61.3% to $18 million.

The analyst expects the appliance maker's difficulties to deepen as it loses ground in the important U.S. market. Planned price increases to recover higher costs could further hurt demand, particularly as competitors offer incentives and consumers show limited loyalty to individual appliance brands.

So far this year, TSLA, AVGO, MELI, ENPH, GOOGL and WHR stocks have declined between 0.3% and 59%.

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SNDK Dips Premarket Despite Strong Q1: Analyst Sees Memory Pricing Peak On The Horizon

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:05:01 +0530

“Sky-high pricing continues to drive results, but it looks to be decelerating sequentially,” the research firm wrote.
SanDisk’s Q1 revenue soared 380% to $11.03 billion, beating analysts’ expectations.
Morningstar lowered its fair value estimate for SNDK to $870 from $1,000, which implies a 35% drop.

SanDisk Corp. (SNDK) tumbled over 4% in premarket trading on Friday despite an upbeat quarterly report. However, Morningstar analysts flagged that memory price growth appears to be slowing sooner than expected, with a peak on the horizon and a downcycle thereafter.

“Sky-high pricing continues to drive results, but it looks to be decelerating sequentially,” the research firm wrote in its investor note on Friday. “To us, this indicates a pricing peak is on the horizon, in line with our thesis. Pricing is decelerating earlier and more quickly than we expected, and we still expect a severe downcycle after the peak.”

The research firm pushed back on management’s argument that long-term agreements would sustain high pricing, saying customers could renegotiate contracts or walk away if market prices fall below agreed levels.

While acknowledging strong AI demand growth, Morningstar said memory producers will significantly expand capacity between 2027 and 2029 to eventually bring prices down.

On the analyst call, SanDisk’s CEO said the company “started fiscal year 2027 with another quarter of strong performance, with robust and growing demand for our products driving outpaced growth in our data center business."

Morningstar Cuts SNDK Target

“We see evidence to our thesis in recent results and guidance, with pricing growth decelerating quickly and revenue becoming volume-led,” it said, adding that further risks for U.S. producers stem from the growth of the memory industry in China.

Morningstar lowered its fair value estimate for SNDK to $870 from $1,000, implying a 35% drop from the stock’s Thursday closing price. SanDisk shares have rallied over 460% year-to-date.

SNDK Stock: Earnings Recap, Retail View

SanDisk’s fiscal first-quarter revenue soared 380% to $11.03 billion, beating market expectations of $10.72 billion, according to FactSet data. Adjusted profit also came in higher than expected at $49.51 per share, up from $46.67 per share in the year-ago quarter.

For the fiscal second quarter, SanDisk forecast revenue of $12.2 billion to $12.6 billion and adjusted earnings of $55 to $57 a share. Analysts had expected $12.31 billion and $53.60.

The company announced an 8-for-1 stock split, effective Nov. 19.

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for SNDK shifted from ‘extremely bullish’ to ‘neutral,’ amid ‘high’ message volume. “$SNDK $200 billion company netting $8 billion per quarter with $9 billion cash flow is actually absurd. I don’t care what the cyclical or bubble theory is… you cannot hold those earnings down for long,” a trader wrote.

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INTC Stock Craters Premarket After Q3 Report: Analyst Says PC Market Softness Will Stunt Growth, Slashes Price Target

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:00:06 +0530

Morningstar said the PC business accounts for up to 60% of the company’s total revenue.
Manufacturing constraints in server CPUs and substrates, together with the PC market weakness, could limit the segment’s near-term growth potential, Morningstar said.
Intel’s Q4 forecasts were below market expectations.

Intel Corp. (INTC) shares plunged over 26% in premarket trading on Friday after it issued a weak forecast and flagged persistent PC market weakness, which could pressure its core CPU business.

Morningstar said in a new report that the weakness stunts the overall outlook. “$INTC Despite the focus on AI and Intel’s manufacturing (Foundry) business, its PC business still accounts for 50%-60% of revenue in a normal quarter. Intel doesn’t expect the memory crunch to abate soon (nor do we). Intel forecasts total revenue growth in 2027, but PC softness will stunt it,” it wrote.

Morningstar said it is encouraged by demand for Intel’s server CPUs and agentic AI, noting that data center revenue rose 17% sequentially and 78% year over year. However, manufacturing constraints in server CPUs and substrates could limit the segment’s near-term growth potential.

Morningstar lowered its fair value estimate for INTC to $85 from $105, implying a nearly 8% drop from the stock’s previous close.

Intel’s Q3 Earnings Recap

For the fourth quarter, Intel expects revenue to range between $15 billion and $16 billion, falling significantly short of analysts’ expectation of $17 billion. It forecasts adjusted earnings of $0.25 per share, also below the expected $0.43.

Additionally, Intel expects its gross margin to narrow to 38%, down from 43% in the third quarter.

Revenue in the bygone third quarter rose 21% to $16.5 billion, in line with expectations, while adjusted profit of $0.52 per share surpassed the $0.41 target.

The chipmaker projected that the PC market slump will persist through at least the first half of 2027, with shipments declining 10% next year after a 12% slide in 2026.

Retail View On INTC

INTC was the top trending ticker on Stockwits at the time of writing, with a ‘bullish’ retail sentiment.

A trader wrote: “$INTC This will obviously rip violently to the upside at open tomorrow, RSI is slammed, this has been a huge over reaction and a major gap in the chart has been filled. After Hours and Pre market prices are always horseshit cause its such low volume and most funds and people worldwide aren't trading in those hours.”

Several traders said they bought the stock on the dip. As of the last close, INTC stock had gained 150% year to date.

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SFM Stock Heads For Worst Week Ever: Sprouts Farmers Market Faces Wall Street’s Ire As Analysts Slash Price Targets On Weak Outlook

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:05:01 +0530

Goldman Sachs cut its Sprouts price target citing concerns over weaker Q4 sales and margins.
Roth Capital cited rising competition and uncertainty over consumer response to planned pricing investments.
Bank of America downgraded Sprouts to ‘Underperform’ from ‘Buy’ and slashed its price target to $47 from $100.

Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) stock is heading for its worst weekly performance on record as disappointing third-quarter (Q3) results and a weak fourth-quarter outlook fuel Wall Street’s concerns. Four major analyst firms slashed price targets, with two downgrading the stock, citing slowing sales, margin pressures and growing competition as the grocer ramps up pricing investments.

Sprouts Farmers Market stock edged down 0.4% overnight, ahead of Friday. The stock has plunged 27% this week and is also on track for its worst month ever.

Wall Street Turns More Cautious On Sprouts Farmers Market

Goldman Sachs analyst Leah Jordan slashed the price target to $58 from $94 but kept a ‘Buy’ rating. The Q3 earnings miss was expected, but the analyst was surprised by a weak Q4 outlook, which could slow store sales growth and reduce profit margins.

In Q3, Sprouts reported $2.3 billion in net sales, up 5% year-on-year. However, comparable-store sales fell 0.9%. Sprouts expects comparable-store sales to decline between 2% and 4% in Q4, with earnings per share of $0.47 - $0.51.

“While a challenging consumer environment and the cyclospora disruption affected the quarter, we recognize the need to improve our performance and are taking action to strengthen execution and drive traffic,” said CEO Jack Sinclair.

With Nick Konat scheduled to become CEO in January, Goldman Sachs said investors should monitor customer engagement and perceptions of the company's pricing. The firm also highlighted the importance of assessing whether additional spending and upcoming pricing changes can improve customer response.

Roth Capital also lowered its target, bringing it down to $56 from $82 while retaining a ‘Neutral’ rating. The firm pointed to disappointing comparable sales and earnings. Although Sprouts plans to increase investments in Q4, Roth sees uncertainty around how shoppers will respond. Intensifying competition and consumers' growing focus on affordability also cloud the company's 2027 outlook.

Bank Of America, RBC Downgrade Sprouts Farmers Market

Bank of America took a more bearish stance, downgrading SFM to ‘Underperform’ from ’Buy’ and cutting its price target to $47 from $100. The analyst linked weaker Q3 comparable-store sales to difficult consumer conditions and disruption linked to a Cyclospora outbreak.

The firm expects additional pressure on revenue growth, store traffic and profit. It also warned that Sprouts' efforts to make products more affordable could weigh further on average customer spending in 2027.

RBC Capital lowered its rating on SFM to ‘Sector Perform’ from ‘Outperform’ and cut its price target to $49 from $111. The firm pointed to growing grocery competition and uncertainty over whether Sprouts' planned investments will attract more customers.

SFM Stock: Retail View

However, on Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained ‘extremely bullish.’

A user said, “Added 1000 shares in premarket at 47.25. Going to sit on this and not look at it for another year. They will get through the rough patch of the fourth quarter, and things will normalize next year. ”

SFM stock has cratered 39% year-to-date.

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Stocktwits AI Roundup: Intel, Amazon, Alphabet Results Trigger Meltdown As Big Tech’s Record Spending Returns To Focus

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:00:06 +0530

Intel shares plunged 23% in overnight trading ahead of Friday after the chipmaker forecast December quarter sales and profit below expectations.
Alphabet’s weak revenue in core search advertising and a surge in AI-related cash burn overshadowed a doubling of its cloud unit sales.
Amazon reported massive cash burn, while signaling that capital expenditures next year would top an already huge 2026 target.

The market's mood toward tech stocks has soured as the week closes out, weighed down by growing concerns about the cost of the AI boom and by results from Amazon and Intel showing spending continuing to rise while sales lagged.

A day earlier, Google parent Alphabet, Inc. disappointed investors with weak search and ad revenue, which it blamed on currency moves, FIFA World Cup timing, and a pullback by Asia-Pacific advertisers hit by the EU’s de minimis changes. Investors will watch Friday’s move closely to see which tech stocks recover and which end in the red.

Here are the key stories from the past week through Thursday:

Intel Issues Weak Forecast, Flags Continued PC Market Weakness

Intel shares plunged 23% in overnight trading ahead of Friday after the chipmaker forecast December quarter sales and profit below expectations and flagged manufacturing bottlenecks ‌and heavy spending to expand production. Its view that the PC market (Intel sells CPUs that power computers) would shrink pressured HP Inc and Dell Technologies shares.

Earlier in the week, Bloomberg reported, citing sources, that the chipmaker was in talks to buy quantum computing software company Classiq for ‌about $2.3 billion.

Alphabet Results Show Search, Ad Weakness

Alphabet reported disappointing Q3 results driven by weak revenue in core search advertising and a surge in AI-related cash burn, which overshadowed a doubling of its cloud unit sales.

“Google Search & other” revenue slowed, growing at 12% to $63.3 billion, compared to the 17% growth pace in the preceding second quarter. Alphabet spent $51.36 billion in capital expenditure and said its 2027 figure would be higher than this year’s.

Amazon’s Rising Surging AI CapEx Triggers Anxiety

Amazon on Thursday reported a massive third-quarter cash burn, sending shares sharply lower, while signaling that capital expenditures next year would top an already huge 2026 target.

Amazon spent $77.3 billion last quarter, a 43% increase and $20 billion higher than analysts' projection. It reported a free cash outflow of $42.4 billion and shares tumbled 7% in overnight trading.

Microsoft’s Azure Growth Power Q1 Beat

Microsoft Corp was the only Big Tech company whose results over the past week supported the market. The Windows-maker reported better-than-expected quarterly results, driven by 48% growth in its Azure cloud business.

Revenue rose 19% to $92.28 billion in its fiscal first quarter, above expectations of $90.69 billion. Unlike hyperscaler peers Alphabet and Amazon, Microsoft posted positive free cash flow.

How Did Tech Stocks Move This Week?

Lumentum Holdings (LITE) and Synopsys (SNPS) were the top tech gainers in the Nasdaq-100 in the week through Thursday, rising 22.2% and 16% respectively.

The Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (QQQ) gained 1.6%, after two consecutive weeks of ending in the red. Fortinet (FTNT) dropped 20%, emerging as the biggest tech loser in the index.

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Stocktwits Passport Portfolio: SPY, DIA Edge Higher In October, Beating QQQ And Asian Stocks Amid Tech Volatility

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:10:01 +0530

The Invesco QQQ Trust, which tracks the Nasdaq-100, is poised to end the month lower.
Among Asian markets, the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF is down the most this month, declining more than 11% as of Oct. 29.
Korean-listed shares of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix were down about 17% and 20%, respectively, in October.

Global stock markets are headed for a mixed close in October, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 poised to end higher, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq and Asian markets lag amid a volatile month for technology stocks.

Asian markets, including China, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea, are trending lower as tech-related weakness, central bank policy updates, and inflation concerns weigh on stocks.

US Markets Vs Asia Markets

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) and the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) are headed higher this month, holding strong amid a massive U.S. tech selloff.

DIA leads, up nearly 3% so far, while SPY is set to close about 1% higher.

Meanwhile, the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ), which tracks the Nasdaq-100, is poised to end the month lower as investors grow wary of the sustainability of returns on massive AI infrastructure investments.

Among Asian markets, the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) is down the most in October, declining more than 11% as of Oct. 29 as a selloff in chip stocks weighed heavily on Korean stocks.

Meanwhile, the iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF (EWT), the iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI), and the iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) are also headed lower in October amid tech weakness and rising global inflationary pressures.

Tech Pressures, Central Bank Policies Weigh On US And Asian Stocks

Amazon.com (AMZN) reported capital expenditure of $77.3 billion in its latest quarterly results, soaring past Wall Street expectations, and leading to a $7.6 billion cash burn.

Google parent Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL) also maintained its full-year spending expectations, while Microsoft lowered it to $170 billion from $175 billion. Tesla pulled back its annual capex forecast to about $20 billion, even though quarterly capex increased 88% to $4.7 billion.

Major chip stocks, including Nvidia Corp. (NVDA), Micron Technology (MU), and Intel Corp. (INTC), are also set to end the month lower.

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at the 3.75%-4.00% target range in its October meeting, saying it would wait for more economic cues before another change.

In Korea, shares of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix fell about 17% and 20%, respectively, over the past month.

Last week, the Bank of Korea paused interest rate hikes after raising rates in July and August, citing strong export and investment growth, 2.9% inflation, and financial-stability concerns.

On Friday, the Bank of Japan held its benchmark interest rate at 1.25%, but raised its inflation forecast and signaled potential future tightening.

Retail Stance: US Vs Asia Markets

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around SPY was ‘bullish’ at the time of writing, while it was ‘bearish’ for QQQ and DIA.

Meanwhile, retail sentiment around EWT, MCHI and EWY was ‘bullish,’ while it was ‘neutral’ for EWJ.

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SBUX Stock Heads For Third Green Week: CEO Says Starbucks Is 'Ahead Of Schedule' In Fiscal 2028 Goal — 'Our Coffeehouses Are Coffeehouses Again'

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:05:01 +0530

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said its two-year-old turnaround plan is improving customer experiences and sales.
More than 80% of North American company-operated cafes posted positive comparable sales in Q4.
Niccol said Starbucks is ahead of schedule on its fiscal 2028 goals.

Starbucks Corp. (SBUX) stock is eyeing its third straight weekly gain as CEO Brian Niccol says the company's turnaround is progressing faster than expected. Strong U.S. sales, improving customer traffic and better store experiences are driving momentum for the coffeehouse giant.

Starbucks stock inched 0.8% lower overnight, ahead of Friday. The stock has gained 4.6% this week. Starbucks is also heading for its best month since April.

Starbucks ’ Turnaround Strategy Gains Traction

During the fourth-quarter earnings call, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said the company's Back to Starbucks initiative, launched two years ago, is delivering results by improving the customer experience, strengthening employee support and bringing greater consistency to its coffeehouse operations.

“Our plan is working. More customers are visiting us because the Starbucks experience is better,” said Niccol. He said Starbucks is reaching more markets through its licensing and distribution businesses. The company is also turning more of its sales growth into profit, showing that its recovery goes beyond attracting more customers.

According to Niccol, more than 80% of Starbucks' company-operated locations across North America recorded comparable-sales growth in Q4, compared with fewer than half in the year-ago period.

“Inventory availability is at an all-time high with daily delivery now reaching close to 90% of our North America company-operated coffeehouses.”

“Today, Back to Starbucks is our growth plan. To conclude, fiscal '26 was a tremendous year of progress and results, and it gives us confidence in our trajectory. We're ahead of schedule in relation to our fiscal '28 framework, and we see a clear path to consistent comp growth and stronger earnings in fiscal '27.”

Starbucks Fiscal 2027 Forecast Sends Mixed Signals

For fiscal 2027, Starbucks sees adjusted earnings of $3.15 to $3.25 per share. However, the company expects revenue to contract by about 1%. Starbucks is looking for a 4% increase in North American comparable-store sales.

In Q4, Starbucks generated $9.14 billion in revenue, below the $9.23 billion analysts anticipated, according to Fiscal.ai. North American locations delivered 7.7% comparable-sales growth.

SBUX Stock: Retail View

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained ‘bearish’’.

A user said, “Strong US comp. The renovation of the stores is working.”

SBUX stock has gained 25% year-to-date.

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NVDA Stock Drops: Nvidia May Back Data Center Loan Its Own Customer, Analyst Sees Little Impact From Intel’s Weak Report

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:00:06 +0530

Nvidia is in discussions to provide credit guarantees for an Nscale data center facility that Anthropic plans to use, Bloomberg reported.
Investor Jason Calacanis, a co-host of the All-In Podcast, bought shares of Nvidia as well as Alphabet on the dip
Retail sentiment for NVDA remained ‘bearish’ for a second day.

Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) shares fell 2% in overnight trading ahead of Friday’s session amid a broad-based selloff in AI infrastructure stocks, driven by mixed reports from Intel (INTC) and Amazon (AMZN) and a report that the chipmaker was in talks to provide credit support to data center operator Nscale.

Nvidia is in discussions to provide credit guarantees for an Nscale data center facility that Anthropic plans to use, Bloomberg reported late Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.

UK-based Nscale is racing to get a series of large data centers online, including this flagship site in West Virginia. It is also pursuing an initial public offering, with some investors pushing back on its $30 billion IPO target.

Nvidia's credit support, as an investor in Nscale and its GPU supplier, would help backstop the electricity and construction costs for an AI data center campus in West Virginia, according to the Bloomberg report.

AI Selloff

Chip and AI infrastructure were sharply lower in overnight trading, with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) down 6.4% and Micron (MU) down 3.4%. Intel plunged 23% after it forecast December quarter sales and profit below expectations and flagged persisting weakness in the PC market.

Gene Munster, managing partner at Deepwater Asset Management, noted that Intel’s report and selloff have little bearing on Nvidia.

“The $INTC (down 17% in after-hours) guide down should not be extrapolated on $NVDA(down 1.3%). Bottom line: Main issue is PC demand… Nvidia has been beating numbers despite high memory costs and Jensen was bullish last week at GTC Berlin. $SPCX, $META, $GOOG all said Capex in CY27 will be significantly higher than 2026,” he said in an X post.

Meanwhile, investor Jason Calacanis, a co-host of the All-In Podcast, bought shares of Nvidia and Alphabet on the dip, calling them “two exceptional companies with exceptional leadership and exceptional products.”

Retail View On NVDA

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for NVDA remained ‘bearish’ for a second day, though several traders stayed optimistic about the stock.

“$NVDA clowns are out tonight in full force. Good sign. Holding/owning shares is the only way to win this game,” said a trader.

A trader echoed Munster’s view and wrote, “As this overnight dip is likely Intel related, I wouldn’t over react. Intel is Not in the conversation when you compare the 2 companies. Had it not been for the Government buying shares it wouldn’t be anywhere the price that it is at this moment.”

Year to date, NVDA stock is up 15%.

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ASTS Stock Eyes Best Week In Nearly 3 Months — Fresh Filing Reveals 'Imminent' Philippines Satellite-To-Phone Ops

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:15:01 +0530

Smart holds a 30-day demonstration permit covering four Philippine locations, with no nationwide commercial launch date established.
AST targets initial, intermittent coverage in the U.S., Canada, Japan, the U.K. and Saudi Arabia before year-end.
The FCC advanced a proposal to expand spectrum access for satellite-to-phone services and simplify carrier partnerships.

Shares of AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) are heading for their strongest week in nearly three months as a fresh filing signals an imminent start to satellite-to-phone operations in the Philippines with Smart Communications.

ASTS stock rose 2% on Thursday to $43.07, taking its weekly gain to 8% and putting it on track to snap a four-week losing streak.

ASTS Readies Philippines Demonstrations

AST SpaceMobile plans to begin satellite-to-phone operations in the Philippines “imminently” with Smart Communications, according to a Thursday filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The company said the necessary local approvals are in place and operations will use spectrum licensed exclusively to Smart.

Smart has a 30-day permit to demonstrate AST’s tech at four locations across Pampanga, Batangas, Ilocos Norte and Bataan. The demonstrations will connect standard phones directly to satellites using the 700 MHz, 850 MHz and 900 MHz bands.

The permit covers demonstrations at those sites and does not establish a nationwide commercial launch date or permanent frequency rights. AST also pledged to immediately switch off satellite beams over affected areas if harmful interference is reported and verified.

The move builds on a partnership dating to 2021, when AST and Smart signed a memorandum of understanding to explore extending cellular broadband across the Philippines’ mainland, islands and surrounding waters.

AST Targets Year-End Coverage In 5 Markets

AST’s Philippine plans come as it targets initial, intermittent coverage in the United States, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia before year-end.

“We are moving toward service with the partnerships, spectrum and network capabilities needed to bring cellular broadband from space into people’s everyday lives,” President Scott Wisniewski said earlier this month. AST has more than 60 ground gateways deployed, installed or planned worldwide, supporting its work with over 60 mobile operators whose networks cover more than 3 billion subscribers.

Through partners including AT&T and Verizon, AST aims to connect ordinary smartphones beyond the reach of cell towers.

Separately, the FCC on Thursday advanced a proposal to open more spectrum to satellite-to-phone services and make it easier for wireless carriers to partner with satellite operators.

How Do Retail Traders Feel About ASTS?

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for ASTS slipped to ‘bearish’ from ‘neutral’ levels a week ago amid a 33% jump in 24-hour message volumes.

ASTS sentiment and message volume as of October 30 | Source: Stocktwits

One user weighed in on ASTS’ price action, saying, “Looks like a shift to hedge against a possible Friday shakeout. Throw in the new lawsuit and Brazil spectrum news and you’ve got a mixed bag. With these sky-high implied vols, better to stick to spreads over naked options. Risk’s all over the place”

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Another user said, “$ASTS <50% gain potential even at the lowest analyst price target. Time for this to turn around and head North to a new ATH”

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ASTS stock has declined 41% year-to-date.

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Stocktwits Space Race Monthly: SPCX Holds Up Better Than ASTS, RKLB And PL In October — But VSAT Takes The Crown

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:10:01 +0530

SpaceX reported 161% revenue growth, explored a Tesla merger and expanded its wireless ambitions.
Rocket Lab delayed Neutron’s debut to 2027, but advanced ground-test preparations and shipped its 100th Electron.
ASTS slumped despite global service preparations, Brazilian approvals and imminent Philippine operations.

SpaceX (SPCX) is closing October in better shape than AST SpaceMobile (ASTS), Rocket Lab (RKLB) and Planet Labs (PL), holding up through a difficult stretch for space stocks as Viasat (VSAT) pulls ahead as the group’s only gainer.

Over the past month, SPCX has slipped 5%, compared with declines of 27% for ASTS, 15% for RKLB and 13% for PL. VSAT has bucked the weakness with an 11% gain.

SPCX Slips Despite Growth And Tesla Merger Buzz

SpaceX paired rapid growth with bigger ambitions in October, reporting third-quarter (Q3) revenue of $14.58 billion, up 161% year-over-year, and net income of $4.4 billion. Its Super Intelligence business contributed $7.56 billion, while connectivity revenue climbed 69% to $5.25 billion. Starlink ended September with 13.6 million consumer subscribers.

A potential Tesla merger also drew attention. Both companies formed special committees to evaluate a deal, though no agreement has been reached. “I think it would be a good idea, but it's really up to the special committees of both companies,” CEO Elon Musk said.

SpaceX also expanded its wireless plans, agreeing to acquire Grain Management’s nationwide 800 MHz spectrum portfolio, pending regulatory approvals. The spectrum would support Starlink Mobile’s satellite and terrestrial services. Separately, the FCC authorized a 15,000-satellite Starlink Mobile constellation.

Its ambitions extend to the ground: SpaceX is reportedly discussing access to at least 80,000 U.S. cellular sites as it explores a nationwide wireless network.

On Stocktwits, SPCX retail sentiment slipped to ‘bearish’ from ‘bullish’ levels a month ago amid ‘low’ message volume. Year-to-date, shares are down 11%

RKLB Bulls Face A Longer Neutron Wait

Rocket Lab’s October updates mixed a Neutron setback with progress across launches, robotics and defense work. The company pushed Neutron’s debut to 2027 after engineers found air pockets in the carbon-composite layers of a first-stage tank dome. Rocket Lab said it had fixed the manufacturing process and was building a replacement, with tank assembly, pressure testing and cryogenic testing still ahead.

“In the meantime, I'd rather show you real-time progress than give you a date that I might have to walk back,” CEO Peter Beck said. Currently, Neutron’s second stage and thrust module have reached Wallops, Virginia, ahead of ground testing.

Electron kept moving, completing its 98th mission and 19th launch of 2026 by delivering three HawkEye 360 satellites. Rocket Lab then shipped its 100th Electron, with the flight still ahead.

Beyond rockets, Rocket Lab showcased a NASA-backed robotic arm designed to move across spacecraft and perform repairs, with a demonstration planned for late 2027. Its defense work also advanced: eight of 18 spacecraft were in production under an existing $515 million Space Development Agency program. A separate $816 million award brings the two programs’ potential value above $1.3 billion.

On Stocktwits, RKLB sentiment slipped to ‘neutral’ from ‘bullish’ levels a month ago amid ‘normal’ message volume. Year-to-date, shares are down 15%.

VSAT Bucks The Slump With NASA And Deal Buzz

Viasat’s October updates combined takeover chatter with NASA work and new connectivity partnerships. Satellite consultant Tim Farrar suggested Amazon could acquire Viasat and said AST SpaceMobile had tried to assemble a rival bid. No deal has been announced.

Viasat also launched the Rocket Lab-built Maxwell spacecraft under two NASA awards totaling $81 million. Tests through March 2027 will assess commercial alternatives to NASA’s aging satellite-relay system.

A recent Terrestar memorandum outlined potential links between its planned CaStar network and Equatys, Viasat’s venture with Space42. Viasat joined Bridge Alliance the next day to help mobile operators extend satellite coverage. Meanwhile, Viasat urged the FCC to reject AST’s overseas spectrum request over interference and allocation concerns. AST cited national approvals and proposed technical safeguards.

On Stocktwits, VSAT sentiment jumped to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘neutral’ levels a month ago amid ‘high’ message volume. Year-to-date, shares are up 126%.

ASTS Leads Losses As Competition Clouds Service Push

AST SpaceMobile’s service push failed to offset concerns over launches and competition. Piper Sandler downgraded ASTS to ‘Neutral’ from ‘Overweight’ and cut its target to $54 from $98, while Clear Street remained bullish on its direct-to-cell lead.

AST targets initial, intermittent coverage before year-end in the U.S., Canada, Japan, the U.K. and Saudi Arabia. It reported more than 60 gateways deployed, installed or planned, plus partnerships with over 60 mobile operators serving more than 3 billion subscribers.

The space firm also secured Brazilian spectrum approvals, signed four regional operators and planned four gateways. A Thursday FCC filing said Philippine operations with Smart Communications would begin “imminently,” with necessary local approvals in place.

On Stocktwits, ASTS sentiment slipped to ‘bearish’ from ‘bullish’ levels a month ago amid ‘low’ message volume. Year-to-date, shares are down 41%.

PL Slides Despite Google And NASA Progress

Planet’s October milestones spanned space computing, disaster response and sharper imagery. It launched a Google Project Suncatcher demonstration, Tanager-2 and 18 SuperDoves, then secured an ESA assignment to build Slovenia’s Space Resilience Node, a 12-month disaster-detection pilot.

Pelican-12 followed this month, marking Planet’s fifth Pelican and 25th satellite launched in 2026. It carries Nvidia Jetson tech for onboard AI and an SES package to test faster satellite-relay data delivery. Second-gen Pelicans target 30-centimeter imagery, improving on the first gen’s 50 centimeters.

NASA also awarded an evaluation task order covering more than 250,000 square kilometers of Tanager hyperspectral data to assess its quality and usefulness for Earth science.

On Stocktwits, PL sentiment has been ‘bearish’ for a month amid ‘low’ message volume. Year-to-date, shares are down 27%.

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Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Loads Up On Joby Aviation Stock Ahead Of Florida Air Taxi Flight

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:05:01 +0530

ARK Invest bought 263,693 Joby shares for a potential $1.3 million.
Cathie Wood highlighted eVTOL technology’s potential to cut travel times.
Joby plans to retrace the historic 1914 St. Petersburg-to-Tampa commercial flight route with its electric aircraft.

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest bought 263,693 shares of Joby Aviation (JOBY) on Thursday, ahead of the company’s planned electric air-taxi flight across Tampa Bay, Florida, on Friday. The demonstration will retrace the route of the world’s first commercial airline flight as Joby showcases its eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) technology.

Joby Aviation stock traded over 1% lower overnight, ahead of Friday. The stock is on track for its best week since August, gaining 6.7%.

ARK Accelerates Joby Buying Spree

ARK Invest purchased JOBY shares through two of its exchange-traded funds (ETFs), ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF (ARKQ) and ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF (ARKX). ARKQ acquired 180,133 Joby shares, while ARKX added another 83,560 shares. Together, the funds bought 263,693 shares of the electric aviation company for a potential $1.3 million, based on the stock’s last close.

Coming immediately after a multi-million-dollar worth of accumulation since Monday, the aggressive buying spree signals institutional conviction in the company’s commercial flight trials, even as Joby faces cash burn and commercialization pressure.

Joby Revisits Historic Aviation Route

On Friday, Joby is planning an electric flight demonstration that will take the aircraft from St. Petersburg across Tampa Bay to Tampa, following the path of the world's first scheduled commercial airline service, which began in 1914.

Wood highlighted the significance of the event in a post on X, saying “@ARKInvest is excited to attend @jobyaviation’s flight from our doorstep in St. Petersburg, Florida, across Tampa Bay. Joby is retracing the route of the first commercial airline flight in the world in 1914.”

Joby also highlighted the historical connection, noting that its upcoming demonstration comes 112 years after the original commercial flight between St. Petersburg and Tampa.

Wood also pointed to eVTOL aircraft's potential to reshape urban transportation. Wood believes the technology could shorten intercity travel times and eventually make air taxi services affordable enough to compete with conventional taxi rides.

Joby has gained momentum following its active involvement in the FAA’s Electric Powered-lift Integration Program (eIPP). The company’s second-quarter revenue jumped 56% to $39 million. Joby will report its Q3 earnings on Nov.4.

JOBY Stock: Retail View

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained ‘bearish’’.

A user said, “Shorts are screwed. Love it. Load up and make some easy money.”

JOBY stock has crashed 61% year-to-date.

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Pinterest CEO Says He’s Not Happy With Its Results — Neither Is The Market

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:06 +0530

Pinterest blamed the revenue slowdown on weaker cross-border seller spending due to EU regulatory changes and the timing of Prime Day and the World Cup.
The post-results drop extended the weakness over the past year.
However, retail sentiment for PINS shifted to ‘bullish’ from ‘bearish.’

Pinterest (PINS) stock tumbled over 7% in overnight trading ahead of Friday after its third-quarter results and Q4 forecast came in below expectations, a report that CEO Bill Ready said he was not particularly pleased with.

Pinterest attributed the six-percentage-point sequential slowdown in revenue growth to a pullback in spending by cross-border sellers following EU regulatory changes to the de minimis exemption.

“Approximately 2 points reflected the timing of Prime Day and World Cup-related spend that we called out last quarter. The remaining point reflected foreign exchange, which added 1 point to Q2 growth and was neutral in Q3," Ready said on the analyst call.

Pinterest stock ended 4.8% lower in Thursday’s regular session after Alphabet’s earnings sparked fears about advertising growth.

Pinterest Q3 Recap

"Overall, Q3 revenue came in below our range. We are not happy with that result, and we have clear plans in place to accelerate our revenue diversification efforts," Ready said.

Pinterest’s sales rose 11.9% to $1.17 billion, missing analysts’ expectations of $1.21 billion, while adjusted profit of $0.46 per share was also below the expected $0.49. Ad impressions rose 17%, while ad pricing fell 4%.

The company forecast Q4 revenue in a range of $1.425 billion to $1.475 billion, which would represent growth of 8% to 12% – although below the expectation of $1.52 billion.

Retail View On PINS

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for PINS flipped to ‘bullish’ from ‘bearish,’ with several traders expecting the stock to bounce back in the near term.

“$PINS traded this stock for years, it does the same thing every earnings, drops 20 percent ramps 10 percent then goes flat in the AM then the following week drops 5 percent finds its way back to 19 every time,” a trader said.

Another wrote: “$PINS I bought more. At $22 I unloaded a third of my position and now, buying right back in. Earnings was not bad at all. Users grew by 60 million. Revenue by 12% and with the new CFO, they are going to drive efficiencies. This will be back into the $21 range by New Years.”

Year to date, PINS stock is down 23%.

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RKLB Stock Tests Bulls’ Patience — Rocket Lab’s NASA Robot Eyes Repairs As Neutron Advances, 100th Electron Ships

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:20:01 +0530

Rocket Lab’s NASA-backed robotic arm will test spacecraft repair and upgrade tech in orbit in late 2027.
Neutron’s debut is targeted for 2027 after a manufacturing issue with its first-stage tank dome.
The 100th Electron left the factory, while the rocket has completed 98 flights, including 19 this year.

Rocket Lab (RKLB) is closing out a difficult month that has tested bulls’ patience, even as the company showcased a NASA-backed repair robot, advanced Neutron preparations and shipped its 100th Electron rocket.

RKLB stock has fallen 15% this month, putting it on track for its worst month since July and its worst year since 2022.

Rocket Lab’s Robotic Arm Prepares For Space

“Rocket Lab Robotics developed a robotic arm with NASA that can walk across spacecraft, use tools, and perform repairs and upgrades in orbit,” the company said on X.

The arm is scheduled to launch on NASA’s Fly Foundational Robots mission in late 2027. Built to move across spacecraft in zero or partial gravity, it will pick up and reposition a modular component in low Earth orbit to test tech for future repairs and upgrades.

NASA engineers will control the arm for additional experiments. The spacecraft will also have docking interfaces to support future visiting spacecraft and further demonstrations. Rocket Lab acquired the arm’s developer, Motiv Space Systems, in May and renamed it Rocket Lab Robotics.

Neutron’s Next Test Phase Draws Closer

Neutron moved closer to ground testing after Rocket Lab’s Virginia launch site received its second stage and thrust module. “This week Neutron’s stage 2 and thrust module traveled from Middle River to Launch Complex 3 within the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport in Wallops, Virginia,” the company said on X.

“Next up: integrated fluids testing and launch mount interface checkouts for the Thrust Module, with Stage 2 to follow on the test stand beside it soon after,” it added.

The reusable medium-lift rocket, designed to carry 13,000 kilograms to low Earth orbit, now targets a 2027 debut after engineers found air pockets in the carbon-composite layers of a first-stage tank dome. Rocket Lab said it fixed the manufacturing process and was building a replacement, with inspections, tank assembly, pressure testing and cryogenic testing still ahead.

100th Electron Ships, Hardware Milestones Stack Up

“Triple digits unlocked. The 100th Electron has left the factory, headed for launch,” Rocket Lab said on X.

Electron’s latest completed mission, “We’re Not Hawking Around,” marked its 98th flight and 19th launch of 2026. It delivered three HawkEye 360 satellites to a 520-kilometer orbit on Rocket Lab’s third dedicated mission for the signals-intelligence company. The 99th launch is next, with the 100th flight still ahead.

Beyond launches, Rocket Lab highlighted its Albuquerque-built solar panels on NASA’s NEO Surveyor spacecraft, with Z4J+ solar cells integrated into the asteroid hunter’s 20-foot sunshade. “The array delivers up to 2 kW and is the spacecraft's only power source as it hunts hazardous asteroids and comets,” the company said.

Its defense business is also advancing, with eight of 18 spacecraft in production under the $515 million SDA Tranche 2 Transport Layer-Beta program. A separate $816 million Tranche 3 Tracking Layer award brings the two programs’ potential value above $1.3 billion.

How Do Retail Traders Feel About RKLB?

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for RKLB improved to ‘neutral’ from ‘bearish’ levels a week ago amid a 63% jump in 24-hour message volumes.

RKLB sentiment and message volume as of October 30 | Source: Stocktwits

One user said: “can’t believe we hit $61 today and now back to $56 so frustrating - this overall market is horrendous”. Another trader bought the pullback: “Sold at 61 today buying back now at 56!!”

A separate bull pointed to Electron launches, Neutron milestones and defense contracts: “Space could be one of the biggest beneficiaries. And Rocket Lab looks particularly well positioned.”

RKLB stock has declined 15% year-to-date.

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Michael Burry Says 'Low Castle, High Chapel' Build-A-Bear May Not Be A 'Mall Dinosaur ' — 'There Is A Physical Moat To This Business'

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:15:01 +0530

Michael Burry believes Build-A-Bear has evolved beyond its struggling mall-retailer image.
Build-A-Bear's Q2 revenue and comparable-store sales declined, prompting another reduction in its 2026 outlook.
Burry sees Build-A-Bear as undervalued, citing its unique store experience, low debt, and share buybacks.

Michael Burry sees deep value in Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW), saying the retailer is more than a struggling mall brand. Despite two outlook cuts, tariff pressure and weaker sales, Burry believes its revamped store model, strong cash generation, aggressive buybacks and unique in-store experience give the business a durable competitive moat.

Build-A-Bear stock traded over 2% higher overnight, ahead of Friday. The stock is on track for its best week since May 2025, with a 15.1% gain.

How Build-A-Bear Transformed Its Mall-Dependent Business

Build-A-Bear Workshop faces growing investor concerns as its stock falls, store sales weaken, and the company repeatedly cuts its outlook. However, famed investor Michael Burry believes the business has improved over the past decade and that its shares may now offer value despite near-term challenges.

In his latest Substack post, Burry said Build-A-Bear, founded in 1997, initially relied heavily on traditional shopping malls. Its business struggled as mall visits declined following the 2008 financial crisis and consumers turned to digital entertainment. By 2012, about one-fifth of its stores were losing money, while online sales represented just 4% of retail revenue.

“The nature of entertaining a child’s imagination changed, and BBW suffered dramatically. Malls themselves were even thought to be dinosaurs in the post-GFC(global financial crisis) period.”

Consequently, the company renegotiated leases, introduced smaller store formats, and expanded into tourist destinations and partnerships. Mall-based locations declined from 85% of the network to 65% by 2022. Its wholesale partner network grew from 60 locations in early 2022 to 177 by June 2026, letting the company reach more customers without bearing the full cost of opening stores.

Today, Burry said, Build-A-Bear operates 662 locations across 37 countries. Its refreshed Discovery store format is present in 55% of company-operated outlets.

Weak Sales And Guidance Cuts Weigh On Build-A-Bear

Despite business improvements, Build-A-Bear faces new challenges, Burry said. Second-quarter 2026 revenue fell 7.2% to $115 million, while sales at existing stores dropped 9.5%. Direct-to-consumer revenue declined 6.3%, and international franchise revenue fell 32.8%. The company also lowered its full-year revenue guidance to $500 million - $525 million from $530 million - $550 million. The company also lowered its pre-tax profit expectations, following an earlier outlook reduction.

Higher tariffs have added pressure because about half of the company's supply chain comes from China and another 40% from Vietnam. Meanwhile, weaker consumer spending has pushed shoppers toward less expensive products.

“In 2025, Build-a-Bear finally broke above $500 million revenue, and with a continued tariff hit, 2026 will be a little off that. Two consecutive guidance cuts are killing the stock and management’s credibility. Fears are of a return to bad days, but the company is fundamentally different now.”

Why Build-A-Bear's Business Could Still Have An Edge

Burry’s investment thesis centers on Build-A-Bear's distinctive in-store experience. The company also maintains relatively low financial leverage, continues repurchasing shares, and has reduced its outstanding share count by approximately 25% since 2021.

“I believe the company finally has the right management and efficient strategy and structure to grow long-term.”

“The accounting is clean, and a quarter of the shares were retired the last five years. Dividend is fat here, buyback authorization at nearly 13% of shares, with a quarter of the float short. There is a physical moat to this business that is hard for Wall Street to understand.”

At about $25 per share, the stock trades at roughly seven times estimated 2026 earnings and less than four times EBITDA, said Burry. Its dividend yield stands near 3.6%.

Burry Says Investors Are Misjudging Build-A-Bear's Business

Burry believes investors are underestimating Build-A-Bear by viewing it as an outdated “mall dinosaur”. Despite recent challenges and tougher comparisons with last year's Walmart sales, he sees the business as stronger than its reputation suggests.

“I rate this business a low Castle. Perhaps high Chapel. It has come through all manner of challenges, none of them from a competitor, and is still profitable and buying back shares.”

“I rate BBW a full 6% position in the low-mid $20s fully understanding there are a couple more potentially heavy quarters before the deck is cleared.”

BBW Stock: Retail View

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock improved to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’.

A user said, “Been holding for a while; the exlusives sell out like crazy. There is definitely a fanbase for this and a fantastic balance sheet, but they need to do something to spur growth and create their own ip.”

BBW stock has crashed 55% year-to-date.

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SLS, IOVA, IBRX Slump In October As Biotech Stocks Hold Steady: Virginia Pension Fund Raised Stakes In All 3

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:10:01 +0530

China Universal and Mirae added to IOVA and IBRX, while other institutions cut positions.
IOVA plunged after updated Lifileucel lung-cancer data, despite stronger responses in a selected subgroup.
Sellas’ Regal trial reached its 80th event, triggering final analysis, with results expected this quarter.

Sellas Life Sciences (SLS), Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) and ImmunityBio (IBRX) are closing out a difficult October, even as recent filings reveal that Virginia Retirement System entered the month with larger stakes in all three companies.

So far this month, SLS has fallen 18%, IOVA is down 35% and IBRX has lost 7%. All three lagged the SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI), which recovered from earlier weakness to trade nearly flat for the month.

Who Added And Who Cut Their Holdings In SLS, IBRX, And IOVA

Stock	Shares held as of Sept.30	Shares added	Increase
SLS	26,500	9,100	52%
IOVA	131,450	23,400	22%
IBRX	76,000	1,500	2%

The pension investor’s three positions were worth nearly $3 million combined at quarter-end.

Meanwhile, other institutions took different routes: China Universal and Mirae Asset each raised their IOVA and IBRX holdings by 16%, according to Fiscal.ai. Raiffeisen cut its IOVA stake by 26% to 280,000 shares, while Leonteq reduced its holding by 60% to 60,000 shares.

In SLS, Daiwa nearly exited, cutting its position by 99.9% to 100 shares. Wyoming reduced its stake by 92% to 1,635 shares, while SJS Investment Consulting held steady at 40,000 shares. Parkside’s eye-catching 32,650% increase came from a tiny base: its holding rose from two shares to 655.

Lung-Cancer Data Tests IOVA Bulls

Iovance plunged 36% to $9.56 on Thursday after updated Lifileucel lung-cancer data showed a 24.6% response rate in 69 patients, versus 25.6% previously reported in 39. Two responses await confirmation.

A retrospectively selected subgroup of 22 patients achieved a 59.1% response rate. “In the enriched subgroup, nearly six in ten patients responded, including two complete responses,” interim CEO Frederick Vogt said. Iovance plans to begin enrolling a prospective biomarker-selected cohort in November and targets a 2027 FDA submission for the broader lung-cancer program.

Lifileucel is already sold as Amtagvi for advanced melanoma. Demand for Amtagvi and Proleukin drove September’s increase in 2026 revenue guidance to $410 million to $420 million from a range of $350 million to $370 million.

A Key Trial Milestone Fails To Lift SLS

Sellas fell nearly 15% Wednesday and another 2.2% Thursday to $10.16 after its Phase 3 Regal leukemia trial reached the long-awaited 80th event, meaning 80 deaths.

The milestone triggers database lock, unblinding and final analysis, with preliminary topline results expected this quarter. “Reaching the 80th event represents a critical milestone in the Regal trial,” CEO Angelos Stergiou said.

Regal tests Galinpepimut-S (GPS) as maintenance treatment for patients in second complete remission. Results have not yet established whether GPS improved overall survival, the primary endpoint.

IBRX Slides Despite Approval And Trial Progress

ImmunityBio’s monthly decline comes despite the FDA’s recent expansion of Anktiva plus BCG’s approval to include BCG-unresponsive bladder cancer with papillary-only tumors, broadening its earlier indication involving carcinoma in situ.

The next catalyst is November’s readout from Quilt-2.005, a 366-patient trial comparing Anktiva plus BCG with BCG alone in patients who have not previously received BCG. ImmunityBio completed database lock last week and plans a fourth-quarter FDA submission, potentially moving treatment earlier in the disease course. CNBC’s Jim Cramer called ImmunityBio a “very good spec” earlier this week, citing biotech takeover activity.

How Do Retail Traders Feel About SLS, IBRX, IOVA?

On Stocktwits, IBRX led retail optimism with ‘extremely bullish’ sentiment and ‘extremely high’ message volume. SLS sentiment was ‘bullish’ amid ‘high’ message volume, while IOVA drew ‘bearish’ sentiment amid ‘low’ activity.

So far this year, IBRX has surged 341%, IOVA has gained 250% and SLS has climbed 169%, all outpacing XBI’s 30% advance.

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DJT Stock Slumps Overnight: Trump Cancels Iowa, Kansas Weekend Rallies, Pivots To Tele-Appearance Just 4 Days Before Midterms

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:05:01 +0530

The pivot comes just days ahead of the key midterm elections slated for Nov. 3.
Trump told reporters on Thursday that he did not "feel like I have to go to Kansas," adding that he is confident about a ‘strong Tuesday night.’
RNC Chairman Joe Gruters has said that the virtual appearances are meant to be more efficient, as they will reach more voters than in-person rallies.

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (DJT) plunged to an all-time low in the intraday trading session on Thursday before closing 3% lower.

The stock hit $5.68, down more than 61% from its annual highs. DJT stock continued to trade more than 2% lower overnight.

The company’s decline comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has canceled scheduled appearances in Iowa and Kansas, instead opting for tele-rallies.

The tele-rallies will also be broadcast to about 20 states, including Michigan, Alaska, Texas and Iowa, where competitive races are underway for the U.S. Senate.

Trump Prepares For A ‘Strong Tuesday Night’

The pivot comes just days before the key midterm elections slated for Nov. 3.

Trump told reporters on Thursday that he did not "feel like I have to go to Kansas," where Republican Senator Roger Marshall is in a competitive race with Democrat Adam Hamilton.

"He is doing very well," Trump said about Marshall. "We are going to have a strong ⁠Tuesday night."

RNC Chairman Joe Gruters has said that the virtual appearances are meant to be more efficient, as they will reach more voters than in-person rallies. “Voters across the country want to hear from President Trump before Election Day, and this 72-hour sprint will be a huge boost in the closing days,” Gruters reportedly said.

Trump’s Approval Rating Slides

Meanwhile, Trump’s approval ratings have slipped to the lowest level of his political career, Reuters reported earlier this month.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll completed in early October showed that the president’s approval rating was down to 32% at the time ahead of the midterm elections. The poll surveyed 1,277 U.S. adults with a 3-point margin of error.

Trump’s approval rating was 47% soon after he was sworn in for his second term as the 47th president of the United States, according to the report. Meanwhile, Trump's support among his own Republicans fell to 73% from 82% a week earlier.

The poll indicated growing Republican dissatisfaction with Trump’s handling of inflation, the Iran war, and fuel prices.

Meanwhile, a recent TIME report also said Trump’s approval rating fell to 30% in early October, according to polling from the Pew Research Center, comparable to Harry Truman's low in 1946, close to the midterms.

“This is historically low approval ratings for a President,” Peter Enns, a professor in the department of government at Cornell University and co-founder of the survey research company Verasight, reportedly said.

DJT Stock: Retail Stance

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around DJT stock was ‘bearish’ at the time of writing.

One user said, “$DJT stay away everyone.”

Another user said, “$DJT it will be bloodbath tomorrow.”

DJT stock is down more than 56% in 2026.

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Big Tech Capex Scorecard: Amazon Spends Over $77B In One Quarter — How It Stacks Up With MSFT, TSLA, GOOGL

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:00:06 +0530

Tesla posts the largest jump in capex from the prior quarter, up 88% to $4.7 billion.
Amazon spent about $20 billion more than expected in Q3.
Amazon and Alphabet keep their full-year spending forecasts, while Microsoft and Tesla lower theirs.

Amazon.com, Inc.’s (AMZN) capital expenditure soared to $77.3 billion last quarter, more than expected, pushing its stock lower and reviving worries about whether Big Tech's AI spending will translate into meaningful returns.

The figure rose 43% sequentially and was $20 billion higher than expectations from analysts polled by LSEG-Reuters. That led Amazon to report a $7.6 billion cash burn in the quarter, compared with $14.8 billion generated in Q3 of last year.

Like competitors, Amazon is spending record sums on AI development and infrastructure, forecasting $220 billion in capital expenditures this year.

Amazon and Google parent Alphabet maintained their full-year spending expectations, though Microsoft lowered its own to $170 billion from $175 billion. Tesla cut its annual forecast to about $20 billion from about $25 billion, even as its quarterly capex jumped 88% to $4.7 billion.

Company	Last Quarter CapEx	Q/Q Growth	FY CapEx Target
Amazon<	$77.3 billion	43%	$220 billion
Microsoft <	$45.2 billion	10%	$170 billion
Alphabet<	$51.4 billion	15%	$200 billion
Tesla<	$4.7 billion	88%	$20 billion

Big Tech CapEx Central To AI Bubble Fears

Big Tech’s incredible spending is flowing to dozens of semiconductor and AI infrastructure firms, bringing them record sales and profits and propping up their valuations.

Market euphoria rests largely on two assumptions: that Big Tech will continue ramping up spending and that cloud demand, already at record levels, will keep growing as the AI market matures.

However, signs of stress are emerging. Tech and AI infrastructure stocks have fallen sharply over the past month, with the Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (QQQ) down 3.3% and the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) down 9.6%. The pullback suggests some investors believe the AI-led gains have peaked.

Quarterly results from Apple and Nvidia in the coming weeks will offer more clues on the CapEx math.

Amazon Defends Record Spending

While saying the 2027 capex would be “meaningfully more” than the current year’s figure, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy sought to defend the incessant spending.

"Overall demand for AWS capacity remains exceptionally strong,” Jassy said on the analyst call on Thursday. “Enterprises are still very early in using inference at scale, and yet inference already accounts for well over half of AWS' AI revenue and growing.”

He said there was a “clear line of sight to attractive financial returns.”

Elaborating on the AWS growth potential, Jassy said that “we have even more conviction than we already had that the investment we're making in AWS will yield a much larger revenue and free cash flow generating business than we would have imagined a couple of years ago with strong return on invested capital."

AMZN Stock: Q3 Recap, Retail View

Amazon’s third-quarter revenue rose 12% to $201.9 billion, and net income was $20.7 billion. Both were below estimates from analysts polled by FactSet. Sales at Amazon Web Services rose 39% to $46 billion, while e-commerce sales rose 2% to $68.5 billion.

The company's Q4 revenue was between $240 billion and $247 billion, and operating income between $28.5 billion and $33.5 billion.

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for AMZN turned ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ the previous day. The sentiment was ‘extremely bullish’ for TSLA, ‘bullish’ for MSFT, and ‘bearish’ for TSLA.

A trader posted: “$AMZN so it looks like the market thinks AI is a bubble or a fad and that these geniuses that built and run the best companies in history are wrong about their capex spending. There’s a long history of smart people gaining wealth and stupid panic sellers going nowhere. This will simply be another example.”

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AI Boom Faces New Test As Investors Demand Cash Returns, Sending Alphabet Shares Into Record Rout

Vaishnav Akash — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:53:17 +0530

The rules of the artificial intelligence investment boom are beginning to change. After years of rewarding technology companies for spending aggressively to build AI infrastructure, investors are increasingly demanding proof that those investments can generate enough cash to sustain future expansion.

That shift became evident after a fresh round of earnings reports from major technology companies exposed a widening divide in how Wall Street views AI spending.

Microsoft and Oracle emerged as clear beneficiaries, convincing investors that they can continue funding their AI ambitions while maintaining greater financial discipline. Alphabet and Amazon, meanwhile, faced a far harsher response as concerns grew around mounting cash outflows and the rising cost of competing in the global AI race.

The sharpest reaction came from Alphabet. Shares of the Google parent plunged more than 12 per cent, marking the company’s worst trading day on record and wiping out roughly $500 billion in market value.

Investors reacted not only to Alphabet’s escalating capital expenditure but also to slower-than-expected growth in Google Search, a business that remains central to funding its broader AI strategy. The results triggered concerns that emerging AI tools could be beginning to challenge the company’s traditional search dominance.

Amazon also came under pressure after reporting significant cash burn alongside a cautious outlook for the coming quarter. Its shares fell more than six per cent in after-hours trading despite posting its fastest cloud-computing growth rate in nearly five years.

The market response illustrated a new reality for large technology companies. AI spending alone is no longer enough to impress investors. Increasingly, the focus has shifted toward how efficiently companies can convert AI demand into sustainable cash generation.

Oracle benefited from that change in sentiment. Shares climbed nearly 11 per cent after the company outlined plans to limit reliance on external financing and forecast a return to positive cash flow during fiscal 2028.

Microsoft Strengthens Position As Spending Discipline Gains Importance

Microsoft's results stood out because the company demonstrated strong growth while continuing to generate substantial cash.

The software giant produced $18.6 billion in free cash flow during its fiscal first quarter, significantly above market expectations, even as it invested heavily in data centres and computing infrastructure. Revenue from Azure cloud services grew 48 per cent, surpassing analyst projections and reinforcing confidence in continued demand for AI-related services.

Analysts viewed Microsoft's performance as evidence that large-scale AI investment and financial discipline can coexist.

The contrast with Alphabet was particularly striking. During the September quarter, Alphabet directed more than 121 per cent of its operating cash flow toward capital expenditure. Such a level indicates spending exceeded internally generated operating cash, requiring support from borrowing, reserves or additional financing.

Microsoft's equivalent ratio was substantially lower, leaving greater flexibility for shareholder returns, debt management and future investment.

The broader issue confronting major technology companies is scale. AI infrastructure now requires enormous capital commitments. Alphabet expects spending to exceed $200 billion this year, while Amazon has signalled even larger investments ahead after projecting approximately $220 billion in expenditure during 2026.

Supporters of those strategies argue that such spending is unavoidable. With AI competition intensifying and rivals investing aggressively, falling behind is widely seen as a greater risk than short-term financial pressure.

Yet investors appear increasingly selective in determining which companies deserve patience.

Cloud-computing demand remains strong across the industry, and AI revenues continue expanding rapidly. The debate is no longer whether artificial intelligence represents a major business opportunity.

Instead, Wall Street is focusing on which companies can finance that opportunity without sacrificing financial stability.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Fall As Weak Tech Earnings Trigger Selloff: INTC, IOVA, SLS, AMZN Stocks In Focus

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:05:01 +0530

Amazon stock plunged more than 7% overnight after its third-quarter capital expenditures ballooned.
Intel stock tumbled more than 23% after hours after a weak fourth-quarter forecast and a slump in personal computer sales.
Oil prices climbed higher amid freshly reported tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. stock futures traded lower overnight late Thursday after disappointing earnings from Intel Corp. (INTC) and Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) dragged markets down.

As of 11:44 p.m. EDT, Dow futures fell 0.17%, while the S&P 500 futures were down 0.95% and Nasdaq-100 futures fell more than 2%.

On Thursday, all three U.S. benchmark indexes closed lower. The Nasdaq Composite closed down 1.38%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.25%, while the S&P 500 declined 0.30%.

Index	Move	Close
Dow Jones Industrial Average	-0.25%	52,342.56
S&P 500	-0.30%	7,720.39
Nasdaq Composite	-1.38%	26,184.72

Markets are headed for a mixed close in October, with the Nasdaq likely to end about 2.5% lower, while the Dow and S&P 500 are headed to close in the green.

Key US Market Drivers

On Thursday, investors focused on major technology earnings. AMZN stock plunged more than 7% overnight after its third-quarter capital expenditures ballooned past Wall Street expectations, stoking investor anxiety about the sustainability of its AI buildout plans.

The e-commerce giant clocked more than $77 billion in spending on property and equipment over the quarter, primarily for new data center construction and expansion of its computing capabilities. This resulted in a free cash outflow of $42.4 billion.

Meanwhile, its online sales grew just 2%, marking the slowest growth since early 2023. However, Amazon Web Services (AWS) continued a strong upward trajectory, accelerating for the sixth straight quarter.

Gene Munster, managing partner at Deepwater Asset Management, said in a post on X, “From the call, it’s clear $AMZN management wants the Street to think of the company as a AI data center and chips company. Forget retail. That (has) been the consistent message on the call, underscored by them doing the unthinkable: giving two-year AWS revenue growth guidance of 40%+ in each of 2027 and 2028, above the just-reported 39%. They typically only guide AWS one quarter out.”

Meanwhile, INTC stock tumbled more than 23% after hours after the company issued a weak fourth-quarter forecast and personal computer sales slumped.

In the third quarter, Intel posted sales of $16.5 billion, a 21% increase from the same period last year and in line with analysts' average estimates. Adjusted earnings came in at $0.52 per share, beating Wall Street expectations.

However, a severe shortage of memory semiconductors drove up desktop and laptop prices, dampening end-user demand.

CEO Lip-Bu Tan said data center performance could have been stronger without raw material shortages and an unexpected factory shutdown in Israel. He also added that memory pricing is expected to remain a severe industry-wide challenge heading into 2027.

Munster noted Intel’s results in a separate post on X, saying “Main issue is PC demand. If there is pricing pressure on DCAI it suggests they are likely losing share. The company is calling like it is, demand is slowing because of high memory costs. That’s a read on how customers fell about their chips. If customers were demanding them, high memory costs would have little impact on demand.”

The weakness in AMZN and INTC shares spilled over to other chipmakers, dragging down shares of Nvidia Corp. (NVDA), Micron Technologies (MU), Broadcom (AVGO) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), among others.

The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell 1.55% at close, while the Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (SOXL) dipped more than 4%. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) declined more than 1%, and the Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM) slipped more than 4%. All the funds continued to decline overnight.

Meanwhile, U.S. consumer spending rose in September as inflation remained high at 3.6%. The personal consumption expenditures price index rose 0.5% seasonally adjusted for the month, the largest monthly rise since March, while the annual rate was 0.1 percentage point below expectations. Core PCE came in at 0.3% and 3.1% monthly and annually, respectively.

On the geopolitical front, tensions continue to rise. The navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said three tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting mines, while another vessel struck naval mines in the eastern part of the critical waterway.

On Thursday, media reports suggested that U.S.Vice President JD Vance sent Iran a U.S.-backed proposal to restart diplomacy, linking the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and sanctions relief to early nuclear commitments. However, formal deal negotiations are yet to reach a constructive conclusion.

Oil prices climbed higher amid the freshly reported conflict in the Strait. Brent crude futures were trading at $116.09 a barrel, up more than 1%, while WTI crude futures traded 1.38% higher at $103.41 per barrel.

Trending Tickers To Watch

Intel Corp. (INTC): The computer hardware maker was on the retail radar after disappointing results and a sharp plunge in its share price.

Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc. (IOVA): The stock plunged more than 35% at close and continued to decline overnight after the biotech firm posted the latest lung cancer trial results, which were marginally lower than previously reported response rates.

SELLAS Life Sciences Group Inc. (SLS): The company’s Phase 3 REGAL trial of galinpepimut-S in acute myeloid leukemia reached its prespecified 80th death event, triggering final data analysis, with preliminary topline results expected this quarter. Shares declined about 2% at close on Thursday.

Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN): The e-commerce giant was in the retail spotlight after its Q3 earnings results dragged its share lower.

Other Market Trends

Among ETFs tracking benchmark indexes, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) and the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) were all headed lower at the time of writing.

Meanwhile, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield was trading at 4.925%, while the 30-year yield was 5.29%.

The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) was up 0.47% amid ‘bearish’ sentiment.

Asian markets opened mixed on Friday. South Korea's KOSPI, China’s SSE Composite, and Japan’s Nikkei 225 opened lower, while Australian stocks ticked higher.

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Why Did MA, LNG, VTRS Stocks Surge To 52-Week Highs?

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:07 +0530

MA stock gained more than 4% at close after its Q3 earnings results soared past Wall Street expectations.
LNG stock gained more than 7% at close after its earnings results impressed Wall Street and Main Street.
VTRS stock was up more than 2% amid recent positive catalysts.

Shares of Mastercard Inc. (MA), Cheniere Energy Inc. (LNG) and Viatris Inc. (VTRS) climbed to 52-week highs on Thursday amid strong quarterly results and positive company catalysts.

MA stock gained more than 4% at close after its third-quarter (Q3) earnings results outdid Wall Street expectations.

LNG stock soared more than 7% at close after its earnings results impressed Wall Street and Main Street.

VTRS stock was up more than 2% on strong, growing financial performance and rising Wall Street optimism.

Mastercard Earnings Soar Past Expectations

MA stock jumped to a 52-week high of $641.56 during regular trading hours on Thursday, marking its best session since January after posting blowout third-quarter (Q3) results.

The company posted $9.81 billion in quarterly revenue, up 14% year-over-year and ahead of analyst estimates. Net profit rose to $4.63 billion from $3.93 billion in the same period last year, and earnings per share rose to $5.28 from $4.34 in the previous year’s comparable quarter.

Mastercard’s Payment Network revenue rose 11% to drive core transaction flows, while Value-Added Services and Solutions revenue jumped 19%.

Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs also raised its price target on MA stock to $743 from $716 and kept a ‘Buy’ rating, implying nearly 17% upside from the stock’s last close.

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around MA stock improved from ‘bearish’ to ‘neutral’ territory over 24 hours. Shares of the company have gained about 12% year-to-date.

Cheniere Energy Wows With Q3 Results

LNG stock climbed to a 52-week high of $321.22 on Thursday, posting its steepest climb in nearly four years after its Q3 results came in stronger than expected.

The company reported revenue of $6.17 billion for the period, a 39% climb from $4.44 billion in the year-ago quarter. Net income was $1.17 billion, and earnings per share rose 18.9% to $5.65. Both top-line and bottom-line figures beat Wall Street expectations.

The firm said the beat was revenue-driven rather than cost-engineered, with top-line expansion outpacing earnings growth, suggesting the company is capturing genuine volume and pricing momentum in the liquefied natural gas export market.

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around LNG stock was ‘bullish’ at the time of writing. The company's shares have jumped more than 65% in 2026.

Viatris Rises On Strong Positive Catalysts

VTRS stock jumped to an annual high of $19.23 on Thursday, putting it on track for a second consecutive month of gains.

The company has recently clocked strong financial performance, raised full-year guidance, announced major strategic acquisitions, and received FDA approvals.

The stock has also garnered Wall Street optimism. Earlier this week, Piper Sandler analyst David Amsellem raised Viatris's price target to $14 from $13 and kept a ‘Neutral’ rating on the shares while reviewing the third-quarter cycle for mid-to-large-cap commercial-stage biopharma companies.

The analyst said that, at a high level, the multiple expansion for large caps is justified, adding that this kind of expansion should flow more to the "smaller of the larger caps."

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around VTRS stock was ‘bearish’ at the time of writing. The company's shares have gained nearly 54% year-to-date.

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Tesla-SpaceX Merger ‘Does Make Strategic Sense,’ Analyst Says — But SpaceX Needs Nearly 2x The Growth

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:10:01 +0530

The firm said Tesla could supply batteries and solar products, while Grok and Starlink could support its vehicles and robots.
Morningstar’s $70 SpaceX fair value estimate implies about 51% downside from current levels.
Musk supports a merger, but committee talks and shareholder approvals leave a deal uncertain.

Tesla and SpaceX could benefit from combining their energy, artificial intelligence, and robotics businesses, according to a Wall Street analyst who also warned that SpaceX would need to substantially exceed its growth projections to justify its share price.

TSLA stock has gained 14% so far this month, on track for its best month since August, while SPCX has fallen 5%, putting it on course for its worst month since July.

How Tesla And SpaceX Could Work Together

Morningstar said a Tesla-SpaceX merger “does make strategic sense,” outlining how Tesla’s energy and robotics businesses could work alongside SpaceX’s AI and satellite services.

On a recent episode of The Morning Filter, a Morningstar analyst said Tesla could become a key battery and solar supplier to SpaceX, while Grok could serve as an interface for Tesla’s autonomous-driving software and humanoid robots. Starlink could connect those products.

“Lastly, Starlink will just be able to connect it all, so that will allow Tesla to monitor the vehicles and the robots and really be able to communicate across its entire product base,” Morningstar said.

The companies already have commercial and financial ties. SpaceX disclosed $151 million in Tesla Megapack purchases during the third quarter (Q3), while Tesla valued its SpaceX investment at $2.865 billion as of Sept.30.

Why Morningstar Still Sees 51% Downside For SPCX

Morningstar raised its SpaceX fair value estimate to $70 from $62 after earnings, citing stronger AI growth and rapid Starlink expansion. Even after the increase, its valuation implies about 51% downside from current levels.

The firm’s forecasts already assume substantial growth. It projects revenue of $41 billion in 2026, double the previous year, and $228 billion by 2030, about 5.5 times the projected 2026 level. The model also assumes a 65% compound annual growth rate over five years.

Morningstar expects SpaceX to move from a $0.12 per-share loss in 2026 to $2 per-share earnings in 2030, with its operating margin reaching 28%. Yet even those projections don't support the stock’s price, the firm said.

“If you’re buying the stock here, I think you have to be able to assume that not only are they going to be growing much faster than what we’re currently modeling in, they almost have to double what we’re currently modeling in, and that’s just to get to fair value,” Morningstar said. “That’s not even to think about saying that the stock is cheap here.”

Who Pays For Musk’s Chip Ambitions?

Tesla and SpaceX’s Terafab chip project could cost tens of billions of dollars through early 2028 and more than $100 billion longer term, but the funding split remains unresolved. “We’ve got to figure out what the relative split is between SpaceX and Tesla in terms of who pays for what at Terafab,” Musk said.

The companies are targeting a first test chip around May or June 2027 and volume production around the third quarter of 2028. Tesla is also targeting deliveries outside Optimus around the end of 2027, after beginning early production in Fremont.

Morningstar separately raised Tesla’s fair value estimate by 5%, citing stronger FSD adoption assumptions and slightly lower near-term capital spending.

On the other hand, Musk supports a merger but said his conflicts keep him out of the independent committees’ talks. “It is an odd kabuki dance, where two groups of people are talking, and I cannot be in the conversation,” he said. He also warned against treating a deal as certain. Tesla would need support from holders of 50% of all shares, while SpaceX requires approval from its special committee, board and controlling shareholder.

How Do Retail Traders Feel About TSLA And SPCX?

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for TSLA and SPCX was ‘bearish’, with message volume at ‘normal’ for TSLA and ‘low’ for SPCX.

One user said, “$SPCX The merger has to happen in the next two years or it will never happen.”

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Another user said, “$SPCX Accumulating under $150 for long term hold. The merger with $TSLA is going to happen. Don’t bet against Musk.”

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While TSLA stock has declined 10% year-to-date, SPCX has fallen 11% over the same period.

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SNDK Tumbles Amid Tech Selloff Despite Upbeat Q1 Report; Retail Turns Bullish

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:05:01 +0530

Western Digital, Seagate, Micron, and SK Hynix shares dropped in overnight trading late Thursday.
The move in SNDK suggests investors were locking in profits after its sharp rally over the past year.
SanDisk’s Q1 results and Q1 guidance were above market expectations.

SanDisk (SNDK) stock tumbled over 4% in overnight trading late Thursday despite upbeat quarterly results and forecast, amid a broader selloff in chip and AI infrastructure stocks following mixed reports by Intel (INTC) and Amazon (AMZN).

SanDisk’s peers Western Digital (WDC) and Seagate Technology (STX) fell about 6% each, while Micron (MU) declined over 4%.

The weakness spilled over to the South Korean chip stocks. SK Hynix fell more than 8% in Seoul on Friday, and Samsung Electronics plunged 6%, dragging the Kospi down 5.3%. In the U.S., the Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM) fell more than 5%.

The reaction to SanDisk’s report mirrors the drop after upbeat reports from Western Digital and Seagate recently, another sign investors were locking in profits after their sharp rally over the past year. As of the last close, SNDK stock gained a whopping 460%.

SanDisk’s Q1 Performance

SanDisk’s fiscal first-quarter revenue soared 380% to $11.03 billion, beating analysts’ expectations of $10.72 billion from FactSet. Adjusted profit also came in higher than expected at $49.51, up from $46.67.

The company raised Q2 revenue guidance from $12.2 billion to $12.6 billion and adjusted earnings from $55 to $57 per share. Analysts had projected $12.31 billion in revenue and adjusted earnings of $53.60 a share.

The company announced an 8-for-1 stock split, effective Nov. 19.

"We have started fiscal year 2027 with another quarter of strong performance, with robust and growing demand for our products driving outpaced growth in our data center business," CEO David Goeckeler said in a press release.

Retail View On SNDK

On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment for SNDK shifted to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish,’ amid ‘high’ message volume.

“$SNDK… Awesome earnings, buyback, share split. WT* more do you want! We should be above $1,600 now!” remarked a trader, while another said, “$SOXX this is so stupid. Let’s ignore $SNDK beat and $AMZN decision to increase capex and focus on shitty Intel PC sales.”

Another wrote: “$SNDK please be careful do not stay short tonight or you are going to lose everything tomorrow… you never see a stock announce stock split 8 for 1 and report a blow out numbers and raised guidance by a mile and the stock goes down esp… I am looking for 1650 close,”

As of the last close, SanDisk shares had gained 460% year to date.

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Why Did NFLX, MBLY, APP Stocks Tumble To 52-Week Lows?

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:00:07 +0530

Netflix shares fell to a two-year low of $61.39 on concerns about slowing growth and viewership.
Mobileye shares hit a record low of $6.37 after third-quarter revenue fell 2%.
AppLovin stock faces weakness ahead of its Nov. 4 earnings report.

Netflix Inc. ( NFLX), Mobileye Global (MBLY) and AppLovin Corp. (APP) hit fresh 52-week lows on Thursday as investors grew cautious about their growth prospects. Slower streaming engagement, weaker automotive demand, reduced guidance and analyst price-target cuts fueled selling.

Mobileye and AppLovin stock declined 9% and 1%, respectively, while Netflix stock pared losses and ended the session 0.1% higher.

Netflix Faces Advertising And Viewership Challenges

Netflix stock fell to a two-year low of $61.39, extending losses as the streaming giant’s weak 2026 advertising revenue outlook of $2.7 billion continued to weigh on the stock. The slower development of its advertising technology business has delayed its ability to generate revenue from the lower-priced, ad-supported subscription tier.

Engagement trends have also raised concerns. Viewing hours rose just 2% in the first six months of 2026, suggesting the platform is finding it harder to grow audience activity.

Despite the recent share-price weakness, Morningstar sees the lower valuation as a potential opportunity for investors with a longer investment plan. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained ‘bullish’.

Mobileye Cuts 2026 Outlook As Automotive Demand Slows

Mobileye stock plunged to a record low of $6.37 as the driver-assistance technology provider reported a 2% decline in third-quarter 2026 revenue and narrowed its full-year outlook. The company narrowed its 2026 revenue guidance to $1.995 billion-$2.02 billion from the previous $1.97 billion-$2.02 billion.

Automakers, especially in Europe, are changing production schedules and using up excess EyeQ chip supplies. This has reduced short-term demand for Mobileye's technology. The company also faces delays in the broader adoption of advanced driver-assistance systems, creating uncertainty around its near-term revenue recovery. Retail sentiment around the stock remained ‘neutral’.

AppLovin Faces Analyst Price Targets Cut Ahead Of Earnings

AppLovin stock reached an annual low of $252, with shares losing as much as 62% this year ahead of its third-quarter earnings announcement on Nov.4.

Analysts have grown more cautious about the company's growth outlook, citing slower expansion in mobile gaming, stronger competition, and uncertainty around its efforts to grow advertising beyond gaming apps.

On Wednesday, RBC Capital slashed its price target to $500 from $575 while retaining an ‘Outperform’ rating. UBS also reduced its price target to $414 from $790 but maintained a ‘Buy’ recommendation. Retail sentiment around the stock shifted to ‘neutral’ from ‘bearish’.

So far this year, NFLX, MBLY, and APP stocks have declined 33% to 62%.

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SPCX, ASTS, RKLB Slide Overnight: Amazon Reaffirms 2026 Satellite Service Debut — Retail Weighs Competitive Threat

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:15:01 +0530

Amazon kept Leo’s 2026 debut on track, with cost capitalization expected in Q1 2027.
Leo has launched nearly 400 satellites; Starlink operates over 11,000 and serves 13.6 million consumer subscribers.
AT&T will offer Leo broadband to enterprise and public-sector customers.

SpaceX (SPCX), AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) and Rocket Lab (RKLB) shares fell overnight heading into Friday, while Amazon’s reaffirmed plans to begin Leo satellite service this year kept competitive threats in focus among retail traders.

ASTS stock fell 5%, RKLB slid 6% and SPCX dropped 4% in overnight trading heading into Friday. The declines followed a mixed regular session, when ASTS gained 2% and RKLB rose 1%, while SPCX closed 1% lower.

Amazon Keeps Its 2026 Satellite Debut On Schedule

Amazon (AMZN) CEO Andy Jassy kept the satellite-service timeline intact on Thursday’s earnings call. “Finally, Amazon Leo remains on track to begin initial service this year,” he said.

CFO Brian Olsavsky also repeated the target, while flagging a later-than-expected shift in how Amazon accounts for Leo’s costs. “Amazon Leo's commercial service is on track to begin initial service this year, and we expect to begin capitalizing certain costs in Q1 of next year, including production and launch costs,” Olsavsky said. “This is later than I've been predicting in earlier earnings calls. As a result, we will continue to expense the majority of Leo-related costs in Q4.”

The accounting change is now expected in the first quarter of 2027. The initial service target remains 2026.

Amazon Enters The Race With AT&T In Its Corner

Amazon is preparing to challenge SpaceX’s Starlink, but the gap in scale is wide. Leo has launched nearly 400 satellites across 14 missions ahead of its service debut this year. Meanwhile, SpaceX said it operated more than 11,000 Starlink satellites earlier this month.

Starlink also has an established customer base. SpaceX reported 13.6 million consumer subscribers at the end of September, alongside hundreds of thousands of enterprise subscribers and more than 3,800 aircraft equipped with Starlink. Its services span homes, businesses, aviation and maritime connectivity.

Amazon’s agreement with AT&T (T), announced last month, also gives Leo a route into business and government customers. AT&T will become the first major U.S. telecom provider to offer Leo connectivity to enterprise and public-sector customers, putting Amazon in competition for customers Starlink already serves. AT&T plans to combine Leo’s satellite broadband with its fiber and 5G services, handling equipment, installation, billing and technical support.

Amazon Moves Closer To ASTS’ Market

Amazon’s satellite ambitions also extend into AST SpaceMobile’s market: connecting phones directly from space.

The FCC approved Amazon’s $11.5 billion acquisition of Globalstar (GSAT) this week, boosting its access to satellite infrastructure and mobile-satellite spectrum. The deal is expected to close in 2027. Amazon has separately proposed up to 5,105 direct-to-device satellites, with deployment beginning in 2028 — later than Leo’s initial broadband service this year.

AST SpaceMobile is already building its BlueBird network to deliver cellular broadband directly to standard, unmodified smartphones. In August, it reported 13 spacecraft in orbit and preparations for beta services in 2026. It also reported partnerships with more than 60 mobile operators collectively serving over 3 billion subscribers, giving it potential distribution through existing carrier networks.

Its partners include AT&T, Verizon and Vodafone. AST SpaceMobile’s strategy combines carrier spectrum with access to mobile-satellite spectrum, allowing operators to extend coverage beyond their terrestrial networks.

Rocket Lab Eyes Business Behind Satellite Boom

Rocket Lab’s exposure to the satellite race is different: it builds rockets, spacecraft and components for commercial, government and defense customers. Its competitive overlap with SpaceX is in launch services, while growing satellite constellations also create potential demand for its hardware.

The company’s Electron rocket completed its 98th mission this month, deploying three satellites for signals-intelligence company HawkEye 360. It was Electron’s 19th launch of 2026 and its third dedicated mission for that customer.

Rocket Lab is also developing Neutron, a reusable medium-lift rocket designed for larger missions, including constellation deployment. Its inaugural flight is now expected in 2027. Amazon has already booked Leo launches with Arianespace, Blue Origin, SpaceX and United Launch Alliance.

How Do Retail Traders Feel About ASTS, SPCX And RKLB?

On Stocktwits, ASTS and SPCX shared ‘bearish’ retail sentiment, while RKLB held ‘neutral’. Message volume was ‘low’ across all three tickers.

One user highlighted Leo’s service timeline: “$AMZN says Leo ‘remains on track to begin initial service’ by year-end as Amazon prepares to enter satellite broadband market.”

A separate trader took a bullish view, saying that Amazon and Starlink’s aggressive expansion strengthened the case for AST SpaceMobile. Others speculated about Amazon acquiring ASTS.

As for RKLB, the debate shifted to whether larger companies building their own satellite networks would squeeze smaller providers or create new launch opportunities. One user questioned Rocket Lab’s prospects as Amazon and SpaceX expand: “What is $RKLB going to launch? The giants are taking up Space.”

Another user saw a potential opening if SpaceX became less willing to launch missions for other space companies: “If Musk chooses to not service other space companies with launches, Rocket Lab will be glad to take that business.”

So far this year, SPCX is down 11%, ASTS has fallen 41% and RKLB has lost 15%.

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HPQ, DELL Stocks Plunge After Intel Flags Prolonged PC Market Weakness

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:10:01 +0530

Intel CEO projected PC shipments to decline 12% this year and 10% in 2027.
“The pace of this PC correction has accelerated over the last 2 months,” Lip-Bu Tan said.
Retail sentiment was ‘bearish’ for HPQ and DELL.

Shares of computer makers HP Inc. (HPQ) and Dell Technologies (DELL) fell hard after chipmaker Intel Corp. (INTC) forecast a prolonged slowdown in personal-computer sales.

HPQ dropped 7.4% in the overnight session following Intel’s report, after a nearly 2% drop in the regular session. DELL shares fell 7.2%, after closing 3.7% lower in the regular session.

Intel Flags PC Market Slowdown

“The pace of this PC correction has accelerated over the last 2 months, as our OEM partners are aggressively managing inventory to match the softer sell-through,” Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan said in the company’s analyst call. “We expect the current environment to persist until memory availability and prices begin to normalize."

The chipmaker projects the PC market slump will persist through at least the first half of 2027, with shipments declining 10% next year after a 12% slide in 2026.

Intel, Amazon Reports Pressure Tech Stocks

“Despite near-term headwinds across the PC industry, demand for our CPUs remains robust, reinforcing our confidence in the long-term growth opportunities for our business,” Tan said.

Nevertheless, INTC stock tumbled over 23% overnight after the chipmaker forecast December quarter sales and profit below expectations and flagged manufacturing bottlenecks ‌and heavy spending to expand production.

Separately, Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) missed Q3 revenue and profit targets and reported a massive cash burn, sending its shares down 8% overnight.

The report weighed particularly on chipmakers. Nvidia (NVDA) fell 3%, while Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), which competes with Intel in CPUs, slid nearly 8%. Micron (MU) dropped 5%.

Retail View On PC Makers

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment was ‘bearish’ for HPQ and DELL. The sentiment for INTC shifted to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish.’

“$DELL long and strong. Back to where the earnings spike started. What a gift from back seat INTC,” a trader wrote, while another called the drop in HPQ stock “wipeout.”

As of their last close, Dell had gained 282% year to date, while HPQ had gained 48%.

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MA Stock Clocks Best Day In 9 Months: Goldman Sees Bull Case Intact

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:05:01 +0530

Earnings per share came in at $5.28, up from $4.34 in the comparable quarter last year.
Goldman Sachs raised its price target on Mastercard to $743 from $716 and kept a ‘Buy’ rating.
The analyst said MA shares outperformed on a reasonably strong quarter, adding that the company’s bull case remains intact.

Mastercard Inc. (MA) shares climbed more than 4% at close on Thursday and continued to gain overnight after the company’s third-quarter (Q3) results beat expectations.

MA stock jumped to a 52-week high of $641.56 during regular trading hours on Thursday and notched its best session since January.

Goldman Sachs raised its price target on Mastercard to $743 from $716 and kept a ‘Buy’ rating, implying nearly 17% upside from the stock’s last close.

Mastercard Posts Blowout Q3 Results

The company posted $9.81 billion in quarterly revenue, up 14% year-over-year and ahead of analyst estimates of $9.66 billion, according to Fiscal.ai.

Net profit was $4.63 billion, up from $3.93 billion in the same period last year, and earnings per share was $5.28, up from $4.34 in the previous year’s comparable quarter.

Mastercard’s Payment Network revenue rose 11% to drive core transaction flows, while Value-Added Services and Solutions revenue jumped 19%.

Gross Dollar Volume increased 7% on a local currency basis to $3 trillion, and Cross-Border Volume climbed 11% on a local currency basis.

Why Goldman Is Bullish On MA Stock

According to The Fly, Goldman Sachs said MA shares outperformed on a reasonably strong quarter, adding that it sees the core tenets of the company’s bull case remaining intact.

The firm added that improving lapping dynamics around specific client losses and other headwinds could support a reacceleration, allowing Mastercard to re-establish its premium growth profile and return its multiple toward historical levels.

MA Stock: Retail Stance

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around MA stock improved from ‘bearish’ to ‘neutral’ territory over 24 hours. Meanwhile, message volume surged 230%, according to platform data.

One user said, “$MA up ~4% today after the Q3 beat. Value-added services revenue grew 19% y/y vs 11% for the core payment network, so the faster piece keeps getting bigger. Hard not to like that tbh. Bullish.”

Another user said, “$MA such a stable part of the portfolio. Love this stock as a top holding.”

The company’s shares are up about 12% in 2026.

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DoorDash CEO Says $17B Instacart Deal Will Make Grocery Delivery Faster And Cheaper; FTC Scrutiny Looms

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:00:08 +0530

DoorDash CEO Tony Xu said the Instacart deal could help improve grocery delivery by making orders more accurate, faster, and cheaper.
CFO Ravi Inukonda said the deal could drive growth through more restaurant choices and higher ad revenue.
DoorDash, Instacart deal risks facing FTC scrutiny over competition and grocery pricing.

DoorDash Inc.’s planned acquisition of Instacart is drawing investor attention, as CEO Tony Xu sees room for grocery delivery to grow through better order accuracy, faster service and lower costs. The $17 billion deal could boost revenue and efficiency, though regulatory scrutiny remains a key hurdle.

DoorDash stock rose more than 1% in overnight trading late Thursday, while Instacart stock slipped 0.2%. DoorDash will acquire Instacart for $65 per share, a 26% premium to Instacart’s closing price on Oct.22, the last trading day before media reports surfaced about a possible deal. At least 75% of the payment will be in cash.

DoorDash-Instacart Deal: What Are The Benefits?

During the third quarter (Q3) analysts’ call, DoorDash CEO Tony Xu said the deal with Instacart could help the company address long-standing service issues while making deliveries faster and more affordable for customers.

“I mean if you think about where grocery delivery is, it really is just a fraction of what its potential could be,” said Xu. He believes better inventory management, delivery accuracy and lower prices will be essential to attracting more shoppers.

Xu said managing inventory involves fixed costs, making scale critical to improving profits and added that the Instacart deal could bring more orders to its delivery network, saying,”they have unique demand or orders that are unique to our network.” Xu mentioned that the deal could help DoorDash handle deliveries faster and lower costs.

“It allows us to continue to invest on our end state journey of building what we believe will be the best-in-class product for all retailers to be able to compete against the world's biggest companies.”

Growth Catalysts For DoorDash-Instacart Combination

DoorDash CFO Ravi Inukonda pointed to several benefits of combining the two platforms. The companies could list more businesses on both apps, allowing DoorDash to offer its restaurant options to Instacart users and attract more orders.

“Second, I would talk about is just purely ads. CPG (consumer packaged goods) advertisers will now have more consumers to reach, which will not only drive quality, but also higher ad spend, which will in turn drive more ROAS (return on ad spend),” said Inukonda.

He also pointed to opportunities to sell Instacart's grocery software solutions to DoorDash retail partners. Additionally, DoorDash could expand its DashMart Fulfillment Services offering across a wider group of retailers.

Rosenblatt supported the deal, viewing it positively as it could expand grocery options, increase delivery volumes and create more advertising opportunities. The firm maintained a ‘Buy’ rating with a $270 price target, implying a 50% upside potential from the stock’s last closing price.

Will DoorDash's Instacart Acquisition Pass FTC Review?

According to a Reuters report, DoorDash’s $65-per-share acquisition of Instacart could attract attention from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as U.S. regulators intensify their focus on consumer affordability and competition in grocery delivery.

The FTC has been investigating business practices that raise consumer costs, including delivery fees and pricing. It has an ongoing case against Uber Technologies (UBER) over its subscription services and is considering rules to stop food delivery apps from adding charges.

DASH, CART Stocks: Retail View

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for both DASH and CART stocks remained ‘extremely bullish’.

So far this year, DASH stock has declined 20%, while CART stock has gained 26%.

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Why Is MSTR Stock Falling More Than 6% Overnight?

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:00:07 +0530

Net income of $19.53 billion, or diluted earnings per share of $44.75, surged past Wall Street expectations.
The company also announced that Andrew Kang will step down as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from Nov. 5.
On Thursday, Binance said it is investigating a potential hack of the company, in which more than $5.7 billion was drained from user wallets.

Shares of Strategy Inc. (MSTR) slumped more than 6% in overnight trading late Thursday after the company’s third-quarter (Q3) revenue missed Wall Street expectations and concerns mounted over the departure of its chief financial officer.

Meanwhile, a security incident at Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, also sent ripples across the industry.

Bitcoin (BTC) prices fell 5% to $76,754.64, weighing on the stock.

Strategy’s Q3 Results Mixed

Strategy posted $125.4 million in total revenue for the quarter, down 3% year-over-year, and also below analysts’ expectations.

However, net income of $19.53 billion, or diluted earnings per share of $44.75, surged past Wall Street expectations of $22.89 per share. It was also significantly higher than the previous comparable quarter’s net income of $2.79 billion, or $8.42 per share.

The income was primarily driven by a massive $20.91 billion gain on its digital asset holdings.

As of Oct. 25, Strategy held a total of about 848,517 BTC, with a market value of $68.90 billion, and the average cost per BTC at approximately $75,446.

CFO Transition Raises Concerns

The company also announced that Andrew Kang will step down as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from Nov. 5, but will continue in an advisory capacity through Dec. 31.

President and CEO Phong Le is expected to serve as the principal financial officer from Jan. 1, 2027, while Reza Virasteh, Strategy's current Executive Vice President of Operations, will take over as Executive Vice President and CFO, serving as co-principal financial officer alongside Le, who will retain responsibility for the financial management of the company’s bitcoin strategy.

Cryptocurrency Hack Adds To Negative Sentiment

On Thursday, Binance said it is investigating a potential hack, possibly the biggest crypto hack in history, in which more than $5.7 billion was drained from user wallets. Multiple cryptocurrency firms, including Circle and Tether, said they are freezing more than $2.5 billion in funds.

“Our teams are aware of reports of a potential security issue and are actively investigating. User funds are completely safe. Our security teams are reviewing all relevant information with urgency, and we will provide updates through official Binance channels as soon as we have verified information,” the company said in a post on X.

MSTR Stock: Retail Stance

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around MSTR stock was ‘extremely bearish’ at the time of writing, with message volumes up more than 61% over 24 hours, as per platform data.

One user said, “$MSTR crazy day right Bulls had the best news they could get on the worse damn day Binance gets hacked on MSTR positive earnings day even though we know by diluting these shares is how thats possible…..”

However, another user said, “down $4 and shorts celebrating. Bullish. Most of this drop is on Binance news.”

MSTR stock is down about 7% this year.

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RDDT Stock Drops As Soft Q4 Revenue Guidance, Search Traffic Decline And Logged-In-Only Transition Weigh

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:10:01 +0530

Reddit plans to shift toward a logged-in-only experience, beginning tests in select international markets in Q4.
For the fourth quarter, Reddit guided to revenue of $1.00 billion to $1.03 billion, falling short of analyst expectations of about $1.05 billion at the midpoint.
In October, search referrals dropped by more than 1 million per week on average.

Shares of Reddit Inc. (RDDT) dived 18% after hours on Thursday after CEO Steve Huffman noted a decline in referral traffic on the platform and announced a transition towards a logged-in-only experience.

RDDT’s Q3 Snapshot

For the third quarter, the online discussion platform posted revenue of $895 million, up 53% from a year earlier. Advertising revenue rose 54% to $847 million, while other revenue increased 35% to $48 million. Net income reached $283 million, or $1.40 per diluted share, up 75% year-over-year. Adjusted core profit climbed 70% to $402 million.

Daily active uniques (DAUq) grew 12% to 130.3 million, driven by 24% growth internationally, though U.S. DAUq declined 2%. Weekly active uniques rose 16% to 515.2 million.

Search Traffic Pressure Continues Into Q4

Huffman noted that search referral traffic “was down meaningfully in Q3, with the decline accelerating later in the quarter” and continuing into the new quarter. The biggest impact fell on logged-out web traffic. In October, search referrals dropped by more than 1 million per week on average. If the trend continues, the company said total DAUqs could fall by a low-double-digit percentage in the fourth quarter from the current 130 million base.

In a letter addressed to shareholders, Huffman also addressed AI’s role in search, stating that “Web search is evolving from a gateway to the web to becoming an AI-powered destination itself.” While acknowledging AI’s utility, Huffman argued that “AI does not fulfill people’s fundamental need for community, connection, and belonging with other people, and it lacks context and nuance.”

Reddit has existing content licensing agreements with Google and OpenAI that allow their content to be used for AI model training and related products. In addition, the company is also using AI-powered tools for content moderation.

RDDT's Logged-In-Only Transition And Guidance

Reddit plans to shift toward a logged-in-only experience, beginning tests in select international markets in Q4. Huffman said the change would improve ad targeting, protect Reddit’s data corpus, and support higher engagement. “Pretty much all of the major ad-based platforms have gone through this transition,” he noted.

For the fourth quarter, Reddit guided to revenue of $1.00 billion to $1.03 billion, falling short of analyst expectations of about $1.05 billion at the midpoint, and adjusted core profit of $480 million to $510 million.

How Did RDDT Retail Traders React?

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around RDDT stock stayed within the 'bullish' territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume increased from 'high' to 'extremely high' levels.

A Stocktwits user opined that a login requirement would “kill” Reddit.

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Another user dismissed the selloff as an overreaction.

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RDDT stock has dropped 44% year-to-date.

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RIVN Jumps 5% After-Hours As Rivian Lifts Full-Year Outlook And Reaffirms Volkswagen Partnership

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:05:01 +0530

The EV maker’s consolidated revenue reached $2.155 billion in the third quarter, up 38% year-over-year.
Scaringe said the first real output from the joint venture with Volkswagen will launch next year: Volkswagen’s ID.EVERY1, a roughly €20,000 electric vehicle for Europe.
Scaringe said the second R2 production shift has started in Normal, Illinois, with the manufacturing run rate expected to rise over coming quarters.

Shares of Rivian Automotive (RIVN) rose roughly 5% after-hours on Thursday after the company raised its full-year delivery outlook citing strong demand for its R2 SUV, while also reiterating conviction in its partnership with German automaker Volkswagen.

RIVN Reports Strong Q3 Performance

The EV maker’s consolidated revenue reached $2.16 billion in the quarter, up 38% year-over-year. Automotive revenue was $1.55 billion, while software and services revenue grew 45% to $605 million. Adjusted net loss per share in the quarter narrowed to $0.48, compared to an estimated loss of $0.56.

Roughly 60% of Rivian’s software and services revenue came from its joint venture with Volkswagen Group. To date, Rivian has received $5.3 billion of the $5.8 billion in expected capital commitments tied to the joint venture, with the remaining $460 million anticipated in late 2027, CEO RJ Scaringe said.

Scaringe said the first real output from the joint venture will launch next year: Volkswagen’s ID.EVERY1, a roughly €20,000 electric vehicle for Europe. “It’s a wonderful way to demonstrate the capabilities of our technology outside of the Rivian brand and outside the U.S. market,” he said.

The conviction reiteration comes on the heels of a report from earlier this week that Volkswagen is considering incorporating the software developed with Chinese automaker XPeng for some of its European models, raising concerns that it might reduce the relevance of Rivian and pulling the stock down.

Scaringe also expressed optimism for technology partnerships with other automakers, though the near-term focus remains on Rivian programs and the Volkswagen Group programs, he added.

Rivian’s R2 Ramps Fast

Scaringe noted that the company’s new R2 vehicle, deliveries of which started in June, “is already our best-selling vehicle by volume, outselling both R1 and EDV.” Rivian is still shipping only the Launch Edition R2, with cheaper variants planned for late 2026 and 2027.

The company chief said the second R2 production shift has started in Normal, Illinois, with the manufacturing run rate expected to rise over coming quarters. The company expects R2 to represent the majority of total delivery volume in the fourth quarter.

RIVN’s Other Partnerships

In addition to Volkswagen, Rivian has partnerships in place with retail giant Amazon.com and ride-hailing platform Uber. Scaringe said on Thursday that the company has begun delivering new Amazon electric delivery van (EDV) variants designed for broader rural routes, including all-wheel drive and a larger battery pack with 30% more range. The EDV is Rivian’s only vehicle targeted to fleet customers; Amazon is the largest named customer with an order in place for up to 100,000 units.

Rivian also remains on track for a year-end milestone under its Uber partnership, aimed at deploying its vehicles as robotaxis on the ride-hailing platform, which is expected to unlock an additional $250 million equity investment.

Guidance And Path Forward

Rivian raised full-year delivery guidance to 67,000–70,000 units from 65,000–70,000. It now expects adjusted core losses of $1.85 billion to $1.75 billion, a $100 million improvement at the midpoint, and lowered 2026 capital expenditure guidance to $1.4 billion–$1.5 billion. Management said it expects to achieve a positive automotive gross margin exit rate for the year, supported by R2 scaling. The company ended the quarter with about $5.5 billion in cash and short-term investments.

How Did RIVN Retail Traders React?

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around RIVN stock jumped from 'bullish' to 'extremely bullish' territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume stayed at 'high' levels.

A Stocktwits user expressed disappointment, noting that the company still looks far from achieving profitability.

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Another user noted that the company has a “real opportunity” in the autonomous delivery business which is being overlooked.

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RIVN stock has dropped 42% year-to-date.

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Nasdaq 100 Futures Dip On Weak Intel, Amazon Earnings With Bloated Capex Worries Weighing On Sentiment — AMZN, INTC, SBUX, PLTR, ASTS In Focus

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:00:07 +0530

The S&P 500 ended Thursday 0.3% lower, the Nasdaq 100 fell 1.4%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average eased 0.3%.
Amazon spent upwards of $77 billion on property and equipment over the quarter ending September.
Intel reported third-quarter revenue of $16.5 billion, up 21% year-over-year.

U.S. stock indices ended lower on Thursday and extended declines after-hours as bloated capital expenditures from Amazon fanned investor fears that the AI capex cycle might have gotten ahead of itself.

The S&P 500 ended Thursday 0.3% lower, the Nasdaq 100 fell 1.4%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average eased 0.3%. The Russell 2000, which tracks small-cap stocks, added 1%.

Meanwhile, Nasdaq-100 futures lost 1.5%, while futures tied to the S&P 500 slid 0.7%. Dow futures fell 0.1%.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) fell 0.4%, and the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) slipped 0.4%. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq-100 tracking Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) ended 1.4% lower on Thursday.

Meanwhile, the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) and the iShares Semiconductor ETF dropped about 1% each on Thursday amid weakness in AMD, Micron Tech (MU) and Broadcom (AVGO). The broader Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) fell 1.1%.

Retail sentiment on Stocktwits for SPY improved to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’, while it remained in ‘bearish’ territory for DIA and QQQ.

US Market Drivers

Index	Move	Close
Dow Jones Industrial Average	0.3%	52,342.56
S&P 500	0.3%	7,720.39
Nasdaq 100	-1.4%	29,402.51

Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) share price dropped about 7% after hours after the e-commerce giant reported third-quarter capital expenditures that far exceeded Wall Street projections, underscoring investor anxiety that the AI buildout might not translate into sufficient revenue.

The company stated that it spent upwards of $77 billion on property and equipment over the quarter ending September, primarily channeled into constructing new data centers and expanding its computing capabilities. This aggressive expansion resulted in a free cash outflow of $42.4 billion. Total revenue for the period climbed 12% to reach $201.9 billion.

Meanwhile, Intel Inc. (INTC) share price tumbled about 17% after-hours. The company forecast weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue and earnings amid a slump in personal computer (PC) sales and supply bottlenecks.

Investors have been growing increasingly jittery around justifying bloated capital expenditure plans of hyperscalers and large tech firms, with doubts growing that these expenses might not convert into substantial revenue.

“I think we’re in a better, more stable place in October and heading into November in the tech trade than we were in August and September. But that said, I think investors are becoming much more selective,” Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B. Riley Wealth Management, told CNBC.

“I think we’re in an environment where there’s less concern and negativity over tech writ large, but I think specifically, you can certainly get announcements from individual players that will move the needle.”

Key Trending Stocks

JPMorgan is turning bullish on Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR), forecasting a stock rally of more than 30% as major corporations increasingly prioritize artificial intelligence platforms that maximize returns.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Thursday reportedly said that the company’s dealings with a Singapore-based cloud customer under U.S. investigation were ordinary business, and that Nvidia has checked to make sure the firm did not illegally ship its AI processors to China.

Shares of Starbucks (SBUX) dipped 3% after hours on Thursday after the company said that its fourth-quarter revenue dipped on China restructuring efforts even as it reported stronger same-store sales and profits that marked further progress in its turnaround efforts.

Shares of AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) jumped as much as 6% on Thursday after the Federal Communications Commission advanced a plan to make it easier for satellites to connect directly to ordinary phones.

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Jensen Huang Says Nvidia Counted All GPUs At Firm Under Probe For Spying For China

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:05:01 +0530

The New York Times reported that U.S. intelligence agencies had surveilled Alice Huang, a Chinese citizen and former top executive at Megaspeed, to conclude that she was a Chinese intelligence asset.
Nvidia said that earlier allegations that Megaspeed helped companies evade U.S. export controls on AI chips “were thoroughly investigated and debunked last year.”
Earlier this week, it was also reported that the U.S. Department of Justice inquired about how Nvidia’s planned acquisition of Hugging Face could affect competition in artificial intelligence.

“We’ve studied all their deployments of our GPUs and counted every one,” Huang said in an interview with Bloomberg.

China is barred under U.S. export rules from buying Nvidia’s most powerful graphics processing units. The New York Times reported that U.S. intelligence agencies had surveilled Alice Huang, a Chinese citizen and former top executive at Singapore-based data center company Megaspeed, to conclude that she was a Chinese intelligence asset who had developed a close relationship with Jensen Huang and was passing information to Beijing.

Shares of NVDA closed down about 1% on Thursday.

Nvidia Denies Allegations

In statements to Bloomberg and CNBC, Nvidia described Megaspeed as a typical regional cloud customer. A spokesperson said Huang’s interactions with its officials are not unusual because he speaks with thousands of customer executives every year. Customers receive ordinary business information but do not get access to Nvidia trade secrets or anything relevant to national security, the company said.

Nvidia added that earlier allegations that Megaspeed helped companies evade U.S. export controls on AI chips “were thoroughly investigated and debunked last year.” The spokesperson noted that the Chinese government has blocked imports of U.S. AI chips to protect its own industry, which led Nvidia to take large write-offs of inventory last year. Huang has publicly argued that U.S. restrictions have accelerated China’s efforts to build domestic semiconductor capabilities. Earlier this year, the U.S. approved the shipments of Nvidia’s less advanced chips to China, but Chinese regulators prevented imports.

Other Regulatory Concerns

Earlier this week, it was reported that the U.S. Department of Justice has inquired about how Nvidia’s planned acquisition of Hugging Face could affect competition in artificial intelligence.

According to a report from Reuters, citing people familiar with the matter, department officials have asked whether the Hugging Face deal would allow Nvidia to control a key distribution point for AI models and tools. The questioning adds to the years-long probe by antitrust regulators on Nvidia’s conduct, which kicked off under former President Joe Biden, the report said.

How Did NVDA Retail Traders React?

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around NVDA stock fell from 'bullish' to 'bearish' territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume remained at 'normal' levels.

NVDA stock has gained 15% year-to-date.

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JPMorgan Is Bullish on Palantir, Predicts Over 30% Rally on Strong AI Demand

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:07 +0530

Analyst Brian Essex highlighted that Palantir possesses uniquely profitable hyper-growth fundamentals.
19 out of 30 analysts currently rate the software stock as a ‘buy.’
Palantir is expected to post revenue of $2.18 billion on earnings of $0.41 per share in its third quarter earnings due on Nov. 2.

JPMorgan is turning bullish on Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR), forecasting a stock rally of more than 30% as major corporations increasingly prioritize artificial intelligence platforms that maximize returns.

The investment bank initiated research coverage of the software firm with an ‘overweight’ rating and set a 12-month price target of $262, which marks a 33% premium over its Thursday closing price. Palantir is slated to release its third-quarter financial results after the market closes on Monday, Nov. 2, where the company is expected to post revenue of $2.18 billion on earnings of $0.41 per share.

"Enterprise focus is shifting toward the AI value creation that PLTR provides," JPMorgan analyst Brian Essex wrote in a note to clients on Thursday. He added that the firm features "uniquely profitable hyper-growth fundamentals, with potential for substantial disruptive upside within its primary market segments."

PLTR stock slipped about 0.2% on Thursday.

The Power of AI Sovereignty

Essex noted that corporate adoption of Palantir’s technology is accelerating as businesses search for concrete financial returns on their AI investments. By leveraging its platform to fundamentally alter customer business operations, Palantir is already delivering measurable ROI, according to the report.

A core driver of this popularity is Palantir's emphasis on "AI sovereignty," a concept that provides clients with total command over their entire artificial intelligence stack. This capability has proven particularly attractive to both massive enterprise corporations and government entities, positioning the company for long-term market share expansion.

"Demand for AI Sovereignty is accelerating," JPMorgan stated, noting that Palantir allows enterprise and government organizations to independently secure and own their production means, services, and value creation.

PLTR Stock: Retail View

Retail sentiment on Stocktwits was ‘bearish’ with ‘normal’ message volumes.

JPMorgan's optimistic stance mirrors the wider sentiment across Wall Street. According to data from Fiscal.ai, 19 out of 30 analysts currently rate Palantir as a ‘buy’ or ‘strong buy’, reinforcing strong institutional confidence heading into next week's earnings report.

PLTR stock has gained about 5% year-to-date.

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SBUX Stock Dips As China Restructuring Weighs On Q4 Revenue Despite Stronger Comparable Sales

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:05:01 +0530

Global comparable Q4 coffeehouse sales increased 7.2%, while North America comps climbed 7.9%, and U.S. comps in particular rose 7.7%.
For fiscal 2027, Starbucks guided to adjusted earnings of $3.15 to $3.25 per share, an adjusted operating margin of 13.5% to 14.0%, and North America comparable sales growth of about 4%.
Consolidated revenues are expected to decline roughly 1% in FY27.

The company’s consolidated net revenues fell 4% to $9.1 billion in the fiscal fourth quarter, below Wall Street estimates of $9.23 billion, mostly owing to the conversion of China retail operations to a licensed joint venture model. Starbucks decided on a restructuring of its China business earlier this year by selling a majority stake in its China retail operations to Boyu Capital after losing market share to local competitors.

Adjusted earnings per share for the quarter rose 54% to $0.80, beating an analyst estimate of $0.71, according to data from Fiscal AI. Global comparable coffeehouse sales increased 7.2%, while North America comps climbed 7.9%, and U.S. comps in particular rose 7.7%. Adjusted operating margin expanded 450 basis points to 14.0%.

Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol said that the company’s 'Back To Starbucks' plan aimed at a turnaround is working. Under the plan, Starbucks closed about 250 North American company-operated locations in the quarter that did not meet experience or financial expectations and ended the quarter with 41,607 coffeehouses after adding 303 net new locations.

“Our recently increased dividend and plans to resume share repurchases in fiscal 2027 underscore our confidence and disciplined focus on driving sustainable long-term value.” CFO Cathy Smith said.

The Year Ahead For Starbucks

For fiscal 2027, Starbucks guided to adjusted EPS of $3.15 to $3.25, an adjusted operating margin of 13.5% to 14.0%, and North America comparable sales growth of about 4%. Consolidated revenues are expected to decline roughly 1%, largely from the China transition, with about 1,200 net new coffeehouses planned worldwide.

Labor disputes continue alongside the operational gains. A nationwide boycott led by Starbucks Workers United remains active across the United States, with union organizers continuing to leverage consumer pickets and public demonstrations to demand a base wage, mandated staffing minimums, and predictable scheduling for roughly 12,000 baristas.

How Did SBUX Retail Traders React?

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around SBUX stock rose from ‘bearish’ to ‘neutral’ territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume stayed at ‘normal’ levels.

A Stocktwits user expressed frustration, saying that this isn’t the growth story they were promised.

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Another, however, highlighted that renovating stores as part of the turnaround plan is working, noting the growth in U.S. comparable sales.

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SBUX stock has dropped 25% year-to-date.

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AMZN Stock Drops 7% As AI Spending Soars Past Expectations, While E-Commerce Growth Cools

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:08 +0530

Amazon poured more than $77 billion into property and equipment during the third quarter to aggressively build out data centers.
While Amazon Web Services (AWS) accelerated for its sixth consecutive quarter, fueled by AI giants like OpenAI and Anthropic, core online retail sales crawled by just 2% to $68.5 billion.
Amazon expects fourth-quarter revenue between $240 billion and $247 billion, slightly lower than the average $247.5 billion analysts polled by Fiscal.ai expected.

Amazon.com Inc.(AMZN) share price dropped about 7% after-hours on Thursday after the e-commerce giant reported third-quarter capital expenditures that heavily outpaced Wall Street projections, underscoring investor anxiety that the AI buildout might not transform into adequate revenue.

Despite the heavy spending, management maintained its previous projection from July, reiterating that total capital expenditures for the full year 2026 are expected to hit roughly $220 billion, adjusted upward earlier in the year due to memory chip supply constraints.

Incessant spending by hyperscalers has added to market anxiety over debt burdens and doubts about whether such expenses will translate to revenue, with the AI buildout also creating cash flow concerns.

However, CEO Andy Jassy seems to be optimistic and forecasts two of the revenue drivers for Amazon to bring in trillion dollars over the next few years. “There has never been a trillion-dollar revenue business, and we may have two of them in the next 5-10 years.”

Retail Slowdown Overshadows Cloud Growth

On one hand, Amazon Web Services (AWS) continued a strong upward trajectory, accelerating for the sixth straight quarter. This momentum has been heavily supported by partnerships with leading AI enterprises, including OpenAI and Anthropic, which utilize Amazon's servers to back their complex foundational models.

Conversely, the company's traditional retail division displayed significant friction. Online sales managed a meager 2% gain, totaling $68.5 billion—marking the slowest growth rate for the segment since early 2023, when the retail arm was recovering from post-pandemic adjustments.

Fourth-Quarter Outlook

Looking ahead to the critical holiday shopping season, Amazon forecasted fourth-quarter revenue to land between $240 billion and $247 billion. While substantial, the midpoint falls slightly short of the average analyst consensus of $244.5 billion, signaling to markets that the retail division’s recovery may lack a rapid rebound.

The cautious outlook and soaring expenditures weighed heavily on market sentiment. Alphabet Inc.'s recent earnings report similarly spooked investors regarding the financial pressures of the AI transition.

AMZN Stock: Retail View

Retail sentiment on Stocktwits was ‘bullish’ with ‘high’ message volumes.

AMZN stock has gained 6% year-to-date.

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INTC Stock Tumbles After-Hours After Q3 PC Slump And Supply Bottlenecks Cloud Fourth-Quarter Guidance

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 03:00:08 +0530

Intel reported third-quarter revenue of $16.5 billion, up 21% year-over-year, and earnings of $0.52 per share, beating analyst consensus estimates.
Despite solid data center growth, the company faced sliding client PC sales, a severe memory chip shortage, higher component prices, and factory disruptions.
Intel expects Q4 revenue to come in between $ 15 and $16 billion, below what analysts expect.

Intel Inc. (INTC) share price tumbled about 17% after-hours on Thursday after the company forecast weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue and earnings amid a slump in persona; computer (PC) sales amid supply bottlenecks.

For the third quarter ended September 26, Intel posted total sales of $16.5 billion, marking a 21% increase from the same period last year and matching analysts' average predictions. Adjusted earnings reached $0.52 per share, surpassing Wall Street’s consensus estimate of $0.41 per share.

“Our immediate priority is to unlock additional supply to meet extraordinary demand for our Xeon family,” CEO Lip-Bu Tan said. “We are moving with urgency and focus to capitalize on these opportunities to deliver sustainable growth and long-term shareholder value.”

Intel’s data center and AI business vertical revenue came in at $7.3 billion, up 78% year-on-year and its Foundry business brought in $6.7 billion, up 58% year-on-year.

Supply Bottlenecks And PC Slump

Intel’s growth was tempered by a severe shortage of memory semiconductors—supplied by firms such as Samsung Electronics Co., SK Hynix Inc., and Micron Technology Inc.—which drove up desktop and laptop prices and dampened end-user demand.

CEO Lip-Bu Tan noted that data center performance could have been even stronger if not for raw material shortages and an unexpected factory shutdown in Israel. An explosion occurred at Intel's Fab 28 semiconductor plant in Kiryat Gat, southern Israel on October 14, 2026.

"I am a bit disappointed in terms of how we cannot fulfill the customer requirements," Tan said in an interview to Bloomberg. He added that soaring memory pricing is expected to remain a severe industry-wide challenge heading into 2027.

Intel projects that the ongoing PC market contraction will persist through at least the first half of 2027, estimating a 10% decline next year following an anticipated 12% slide in 2026.

Q4 Business Outlook

For the fourth quarter, Intel expects revenue to range between $15 billion and $16 billion, falling significantly below the average analyst estimate of $17 billion, with some projections stretching past $18 billion.

On the profitability front, the company forecasts adjusted earnings of $0.25 per share for the quarter, trailing well behind Wall Street's projected $0.43 a share. Additionally, Intel anticipates its gross margin will narrow to 38%, down from the 43% reported in the third quarter.

INTC Stock: Retail View

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Gene Munster Flags Google Earnings As A Warning Sign To Amazon Investors

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 02:05:01 +0530

Gene Munster emphasized on social media platform X risk that personalized bots pose to Amazon’s business is increasingly real.
Analysts expect AWS sales to grow 38% in the quarter ending September, its fifth straight quarter of gains.
Google parent Alphabet missed third quarter revenue expectations.

Amazon Inc. (AMZN) share price dropped about 4% on Thursday ahead of the release of its quarterly results scheduled after-hours as investors fret over soaring capital expenditures eating into hyperscalers’ cash flows, while investor Gene Munster flagged weak Google results as a warnings sign to Amazon investors.

“Google results were a warning sign to Amazon investors,” Gene Munster, managing partner at Deepwater Asset Management, wrote in a post on X.

“Tonight the Street will likely discount favorable Sep results and an inline Dec guide because the long-term (starting second half of 2027) risk that personalized bots pose to the business is increasingly real,” Munster added.

Investors have been growing increasingly jittery around justifying bloated capital expenditure plans of hyperscalers and large tech firms with doubts growing the these expenses might not convert into substantial revenue.

Google missed third quarter revenue expectations on Wednesday which further added fuel to rising investor anxiety.

Investors Bet Amazon AWS Revenue To Jump

Market participants anticipate robust expansion in Amazon's cloud unit. According to StreetAccount estimates quoted by CNBC, AWS revenue is projected to climb 38%, accelerating slightly from a 37% surge in the previous quarter. The result would mark its fifth straight quarter of accelerating sales growth.

Chief Executive Andy Jassy also previously noted that Amazon's cloud infrastructure availability is "largely sold out" heading into next year, adding that the firm has secured substantial commitments extending into 2028.

“We always leave a certain amount for on demand and our inference service Bedrock or EC2, but largely sold out all the big chunks,” Jassy stated during an Andreessen Horowitz podcast appearance last week. “A good chunk of ’28 is sold out.”

GOOGL Stock Under Pressure

Shares of Google parent company Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL) faced severe selling pressure following Wednesday’s lackluster third-quarter financial results, putting the tech giant on pace to lose over $600 billion in market value throughout October.

The search engine operator reported third-quarter financial results Wednesday that highlighted strong top-line revenue growth across its core digital ad and cloud operations, though massive investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure and investment losses squeezed profitability.

The Google parent company posted consolidated revenue of $127.58 billion for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2026, marking a 25% increase compared with $102.35 billion in the same period last year. Net income available to common stockholders fell to $26.17 billion, or $2.12 per share, compared with $34.98 billion, or $2.87 per share, a year earlier.

GOOGL, AMZN Stock: Retail View

Retail sentiment on Stocktwits was ‘extremely bullish’ and ‘bullish’ respectively on Google and Amazon, with ‘high’ retail chat volumes.

GOOGL stock has lost 9.3% year-to-date and AMZN stock added about 6%.

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ASTS Stock Gains On FCC Plan To Expand Direct-To-Phone Spectrum

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 02:00:06 +0530

The agency also wants to simplify the rules that govern how carriers lease spectrum to satellite operators.
The changes are still open for public comment and are not final.
Mainstream telecom carriers had previously warned regulators that opening certain bands to satellite use could hurt the performance of existing 5G networks.

Shares of AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) jumped as much as 6% on Thursday after the Federal Communications Commission advanced a plan to make it easier for satellites to connect directly to ordinary phones.

The FCC adopted a proposal that would expand the amount of spectrum available for “supplemental coverage from space,” a system that lets satellites use wireless carriers’ licensed airwaves to reach customers outside normal tower range. The agency also wants to simplify the rules that govern how carriers lease spectrum to satellite operators. The changes are still open for public comment and are not final.

AST SpaceMobile is building a network of satellites designed to work hand-in-hand with existing wireless carriers. Rather than competing head-on as a standalone phone service, the company partners with operators such as AT&T (T) and Verizon (VZ). When a customer of those carriers moves outside normal tower coverage, the phone can connect to an AST satellite using the carrier’s own licensed spectrum.

SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service, in contrast, is aiming for more independent operations, competing directly with the big carriers. Shares of SpaceX (SPCX) slipped 1% at the time of writing, while shares of Iridium Communications, which also operates in the satellite communications space, edged marginally higher.

Shares of mainstream telecom carrierT-Mobile traded flat at the time of writing, while shares of peers Verizon and AT&T edged up 1%. The carriers already partner with satellite firms for connectivity. At the same time, they have warned regulators that opening certain bands to satellite use could hurt the performance of existing 5G networks.

How Did ASTS Retail Traders React?

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around ASTS stock stayed within the 'bearish' territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume remained at 'low' levels.

A Stocktwits user said that the FCC proposal opens up a “massive” total addressable market for AST SpaceMobile.

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Another user highlighted that despite the company's many setbacks this year, it has “reached a growth stage.”

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Hassett Sees Fed Inclined To Raise Rates If October Inflation Comes In Hot

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:20:01 +0530

Kevin Hassett suggested the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates if October’s inflation data shows elevated pressure.
Hassett noted that a cooling trend in October prices would indicate that September's high figures were merely a temporary anomaly.
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack both cast dissenting votes in favor of lifting rates on Wednesday.

The White House expects the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates if consumer price pressures persist through the current month.

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett stated that upcoming consumer price index (CPI) and personal consumption expenditures (PCE) reports will dictate the central bank's next moves.

"If October comes out really high, then I think the Fed would probably appropriately act," Hassett said during a Bloomberg Television interview. He added that once the month's price metrics are published, the proper policy path will become evident.

The remarks follow recent economic figures showing core PCE inflation—which strips out volatile food and energy costs—rising at a 3.1% annual rate in September, while overall PCE inflation reached 3.6%. Both readings sit comfortably above the Fed’s official 2% objective. Hassett emphasized that if inflation cools down in October, September’s surge can be written off as a temporary "blip".

US Fed Independence

The White House downplayed concerns regarding potential friction within monetary policy leadership. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent remarked on CNBC that a future rate hike would not automatically constitute a policy misstep, pointing to robust broader economic momentum.

Hassett similarly defended the integrity of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) after two policymakers dissented during Wednesday's rate decision. Fed Governor Lisa Cook and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack both voted to increase borrowing costs.

Praising Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh for fostering an environment of transparent debate, Hassett said, "His committee has made a decision that looks very data-driven to us, and so I don't have a concern about the committee right now".

Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged In October

The Federal Reserve opted to keep its target interest rate steady on Wednesday, but financial markets focused on Chair Kevin Warsh's announcement of a structural shift in the frequency of future interest rate decisions.

The central bank held interest rates steady at 3.75% to 4% amid elevated inflation and a strong job market. The Federal Open Market Committee approved the following statement for release by a 10–2 vote.

At the time of writing, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), which tracks the S&P 500 index, was down 0.5%, while the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) fell 1.5%. Retail sentiment around the S&P 500 ETF on Stocktwits shifted to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury ETF (TLT) added 0.4%.

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Yardeni Says AI Investment Boom Is Here To Stay — But Warns AI Stock Jitters Could Persist

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:15:01 +0530

Yardeni noted $235 billion in prospective AI financing as a sign that capital remains available for the AI buildout.
SK Hynix expects memory shortages through 2030, reinforcing Yardeni's confidence in AI infrastructure demand.
Yardeni Research believes another 50 basis points of tightening is needed to remove remaining monetary accommodation.

Market veteran Ed Yardeni expects the artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom to continue but cautioned that AI-related stocks could remain volatile despite encouraging developments in financing, operating performance and semiconductor demand.

In his October 29 QuickTakes note, Yardeni identified three developments that helped revive confidence in the AI trade: prospective financing, improving AI economics and strong semiconductor earnings.

$235B In Prospective AI Financing

Yardeni highlighted $235 billion in prospective AI financing, including Anthropic’s (ANT) expected $100 billion IPO raise, Meta Platforms’ (META) plans to raise up to $95 billion through equity issuance and SpaceX’s (SPCX) $40 billion GPU financing.

SpaceX disclosed in a regulatory filing on Monday a binding commitment for an approximately $40 billion master finance lease with an Apollo-managed entity to fund GPUs and related equipment, expected to close by year-end.

The analyst noted that these developments suggested capital remained available for the AI buildout, with equity markets providing an alternative if debt financing tightened.

Yardeni also pointed to Anthropic's IPO filing, which showed first-half revenue surging to $16.3 billion from $1.2 billion a year earlier, while operating losses narrowed to $693 million from $2.1 billion. The number of customers spending at least $100,000 annually rose to 11,900 from roughly 950 a year earlier, while revenue per dollar of compute expense increased more than fivefold to $2.08.

AI Stocks Could Remain Jittery Despite Strong Demand

Yardeni also noted Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) stock’s decline following its third-quarter revenue and earnings misses but highlighted that Google Cloud revenue more than doubled to $30.7 billion, while the Gemini app reached one billion users.

Meanwhile, SK Hynix's (SKHY) third-quarter operating profit surged more than sevenfold year over year. The chipmaker expects memory shortages through 2030, with production effectively sold out through 2029, according to Yardeni's note.

“These developments reinforce our view that the AI investment boom is here to stay. But that doesn't mean that the AI trade won't remain jittery,” Yardeni wrote.

Yardeni Says Fed Needs More Tightening

On the FOMC’s decision to hold interest rates at 3.75%–4% in a 10-2 vote on Wednesday, Yardeni Research said it expects stronger productivity growth to support faster economic expansion without adding inflationary pressure

That could argue against restrictive policy, but not against returning rates to neutral, which he estimates at 4.25%–4.50%. The firm believes another 50 basis points of tightening is needed to remove remaining monetary accommodation and would not rule out a 50-basis-point hike in December.

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Novocure CEO Says RVMD’s Daraxonrasib Slowed Optune Pax Adoption – Wedbush Sees Disruption Rather Than Direct Competition

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:10:01 +0530

Wedbush has a ‘Neutral’ rating on Novocure.
Novocure reported a 16% increase in Q3 revenue to $193.4 million, beating Wall Street’s estimates of $182.2 million, according to Fiscal.ai
The company raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $736 million to $743 million from $710 million to $725 million.

Novocure’s (NVCR) CEO Frank Leonard said the launch of Revolution Medicines’ (RVMD) Daraxonrasib slowed adoption of its Optune Pax device, but Wedbush believes the change is due more to disruption at medical practices than a “direct displacement.”

NVCR shares were down about 4% at the time of writing, having fallen to six-month lows earlier in the session.

Optune Pax Momentum Affected By Daraxonrasib Launch

On a call with analysts on Thursday, Leonard said the introduction of Daraxonrasib has “significantly” impacted the company’s ability to access practices to detail Optune Pax. The number of patients actively using Optune Pax in the U.S. declined to 266 at the end of the third quarter (Q3), from 285 in the second quarter (Q2).

“We acknowledge the challenges in the Optune Pax launch, and we will continue to evolve our tactics to ensure we maintain our share of voice in our approved indication, which is different than the approved indication for Daraxonrasib,” Leonard said.

Optune Pax is a wearable medical device that uses electrical fields to disrupt cancer cell growth. It received approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in February this year to treat adults with locally advanced pancreatic cancer.

Meanwhile, Revolution Medicines’ oral drug Daraxonrasib, marketed as Rasonque, received FDA approval on August 26 for certain patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer.

Wedbush, which maintains a ‘Neutral’ rating on Novocure, noted that the company has not seen widespread Optune Pax discontinuations or significant use of Daraxonrasib.

Novocure Raises FY 2026 Outlook

Novocure reported a 16% increase in Q3 revenue to $193.4 million, comfortably beating Wall Street’s estimates of $182.2 million, according to Fiscal.ai. Loss came down to $0.09 per share from $0.33 a year earlier and was narrower than the consensus estimated loss of $0.23 per share.

The company also raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $736 million to $743 million from $710 million to $725 million and hiked its adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) outlook significantly to $24 million to $34 million from $0 million to $15 million.

The company had $463.5 million in cash and short-term investments at September-end.

Retail Turns Bullish On NVCR

Retail sentiment surrounding NVCR on Stocktwits turned ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ over the past 24 hours, amid ‘high’ message volumes.

The stock has gained more than 5% so far in 2026.

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CMG Stock Sees Slew Of Price Target Reductions Post Q3 Report – RBC Sees Upside To 2027 Comparable Sales

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:05:01 +0530

Bernstein lowered its price target to $43 from $50 while maintaining an ‘Outperform’ rating, saying traffic recovery was gaining traction, supported by improving late-October trends and additional sales drivers.
Chipotle kept its forecast for low-single-digit comparable-sales growth and plans to open 350–370 restaurants this year.
According to Koyfin data, 12 of 35 analysts covering the stock rate it ‘Hold’, whereas 23 rate it ‘Buy’ or ‘Strong Buy’.

Chipotle (CMG) shares drew a slew of price target reductions following the company’s third-quarter results, even as some pointed to improving traffic trends and potential sales growth ahead.

According to The Fly, RBC Capital lowered its price target on Chipotle to $40 from $45 while maintaining an ‘Outperform’ rating. The firm said third-quarter comparable sales growth of 2.1% topped the 1.5% consensus estimate and sees potential upside to 2027 comparable sales, citing a 3%–4% exit rate and additional sales from catering.

CMG shares traded 8% higher at the time of writing.

According to Koyfin data, 12 out of 35 analysts covering the stock rate it ‘Hold’, whereas 23 rate the stock ‘Buy’ or ‘Strong Buy’. Their 12-month price targets range from $32 to $53, with an average of $41.97.

Analysts Weigh Improving Traffic Against Softer October Trends

Bernstein lowered its price target to $43 from $50 while maintaining an ‘Outperform’ rating, saying traffic recovery was gaining traction, supported by improving late-October trends and additional sales drivers. It noted that continued pressure on the rewards-related mix tempered the firm’s fiscal 2027 comparable-sales outlook.

KeyBanc cut its price target to $40 from $42 while maintaining an ‘Overweight’ rating, according to The Fly. The firm said October trends had softened and Chipotle’s guidance appeared lighter than previously anticipated, despite better-than-expected third-quarter results.

Analyst	Old PT	New PT
Telsey Advisory	$48	$40
RBC Capital	$45	$40
Bernstein	$50	$43
JPMorgan	$37	$36
KeyBanc	$42	$40
Mizuho	$37	$35
Citi	$43	$41
Guggenheim	$36	$32
Freedom Capital	$39	$35

Source: The Fly<

Telsey Advisory lowered its price target to $40 from $48 while maintaining an ‘Outperform’ rating. The firm cited progress on Chipotle’s Recipe for Growth strategy, marketing efforts and operational improvements, alongside macroeconomic headwinds and the Cyclospora outbreak. Telsey said it viewed the risk-reward as favorable at current valuation levels, according to The Fly.

Freedom Capital also cut its price target to $35 from $39 and maintained a ‘Hold’ rating, describing the quarter as mixed and the risk-reward as balanced at current share levels, The Fly reported.

CMG Q3 Results At A Glance

Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) reported its third-quarter results on Wednesday after the market closed, with revenue rising 9.6% year over year to $3.29 billion, in line with analyst expectations. Adjusted earnings came in at $0.27 per share, below the $0.29 consensus estimate, according to Fiscal AI estimates.

For 2026, Chipotle maintained its outlook for comparable restaurant sales growth in the low-single-digit range and expects to open 350-370 restaurants, including 10-15 international partner-operated locations. Around 80% of new company-owned restaurants are expected to include a Chipotlane.

For 2027, the company expects to open 340-360 company-owned restaurants in the U.S. and Canada, as well as approximately 15-25 company-owned and partner-operated restaurants outside those markets.

How Retail Views CMG

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One Stocktwits user said they had added 13,000 shares of $CMG at approximately $30 and planned to buy another 17,000 shares.

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ALNY Stock Hits Fresh 52-Week Low On Medicare Access Worries And Pipeline Delays

Stocktwits Inc — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:07 +0530

CEO Yvonne Greenstreet noted the company is “not yet satisfied with the underlying demand growth” despite expanded sales force efforts.
CFO Jeff Poulton also flagged potential fourth-quarter ordering volatility as hospitals await a final Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rule on drug reimbursements.
Alnylam also said that its mid-stage data for ALN-6400 in hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia and early-stage data for ALN-2232 in obesity are now expected in February.

Shares of Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY) fell roughly 26% on Thursday after the company signaled slower-than-expected demand growth for its flagship AMVUTTRA therapy, pushed back certain trial results, and highlighted near-term pressures from Medicare Advantage restrictions and proposed drug reimbursement changes.

The stock hit a fresh 52-week low of $172.31 during the session and is on track for its worst day since late July, if the losses hold.

ALNY Flags Concerns

Third-quarter net product revenues rose 52% to about $1.3 billion, driven by total transthyretin (TTR) franchise sales of $1.15 billion. Yet management said it now expects full-year TTR product sales to land at the low end of its $4.2 billion to $4.5 billion range.

CEO Yvonne Greenstreet noted the company is “not yet satisfied with the underlying demand growth” despite expanded sales force efforts. Chief Commercialization Officer Tolga Tanguler added that increased physician engagement “has not yet translated into increased demand growth,” citing the time needed to shift entrenched prescribing habits among newer community physicians.

On access, Tanguler highlighted a more restrictive first-line AMVUTTRA policy implemented by UnitedHealth in its Medicare Advantage business effective October 1. While existing patients are unaffected and an exception process exists, the change “could create some delays for new patients,” he said.

CFO Jeff Poulton also flagged potential fourth-quarter ordering volatility as hospitals await a final Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rule on drug reimbursements, which, if finalized as proposed, would substantially cut Medicare payments for drugs acquired through the program, such as Alnylam’s Amvuttra, starting in 2027. The company said it will not issue 2027 product revenue guidance at the January JPMorgan conference and will wait until its fourth-quarter results in mid-February.

Alnylam also said that its mid-stage data for ALN-6400 in hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia and early-stage data for ALN-2232 in obesity are now expected in February with fourth-quarter results, a modest delay from prior guidance of the second half of 2026.

Wall Street Weighs In On ALNY

H.C. Wainwright analyst Patrick Trucchio attributed the stock’s selloff to discussion of Medicare Advantage step-therapy restrictions and potential disruption from changes to drug reimbursement rules. However, the firm views the selloff as an overreaction and reiterated a 'Buy' rating with a $455 price target. It sees the main risk as slower new starts rather than switching of existing patients, and added that it would not equate provider payment changes to an equivalent cut in Alnylam’s realized selling price.

Stifel downgraded the stock to 'Hold' from 'Buy' and cut its target to $225 from $318, warning that near-term Amvuttra estimates are likely to come down “probably significantly” and that it is “hard to see a path for the stock with it not being a beat-and-raise story.” Jefferies noted the “slight push” to pipeline catalysts on bleeding and obesity programs and maintains a Hold rating.

How Did ALNY Retail Traders React?

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around ALNY stock rose from 'bearish' to 'neutral' territory over the past 24 hours while message volume jumped from 'normal' to 'high' levels.

A Stocktwits user noted that the stock is now back to 2023 valuations.

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NOW Stock On Track To Post Worst Single-Day Performance In Over 14 Years — Analysts See AI Upside Despite Slowing Growth

Stocktwits Inc — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:15:01 +0530

ServiceNow’s Q3 revenue rose 20.5% to $4.11 billion, beating estimates, but adjusted EPS of $1 missed expectations.
Cantor Fitzgerald viewed the sell-off in ServiceNow stock as an AI-driven buying opportunity.
RBC Capital flagged a gap between management's optimistic AI commentary and its financial outlook.

ServiceNow (NOW) shares plunged over 25% on Thursday, putting the stock on track for its worst single-day performance in over 14 years, as investors reacted to the company's softer-than-expected outlook for fourth-quarter contracted revenue growth.

The enterprise software firm’s fiscal third-quarter (Q3) revenue increased 20.5% year over year to $4.11 billion, ahead of the $4.09 billion consensus estimate tracked by FiscalAI.

However, adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1 missed expectations of $1.02. The company raised its full-year subscription revenue outlook and increased its 2026 AI annual contract value target to $1.7 billion.

At the time of this writing, NOW stock was trading over 25% lower and was among the top-trending tickers on Stocktwits.

Analysts See AI Upside Despite Sell-Off

ServiceNow expects current remaining performance obligations (cRPO) growth of 18.5% in the fourth quarter, below analysts' expectations of 19.8% and slowing from 20.5% in the third quarter.

According to TheFly, Cantor Fitzgerald viewed the post-earnings selloff as an AI-driven buying opportunity, highlighting strong seat growth, AI demand, federal momentum and security consolidation. The firm expects continued AI adoption, consumption growth and potential margin expansion.

JPMorgan maintained that ServiceNow's momentum continues despite the "noisy" quarterly report, pointing to visibility into longer-term growth drivers and potential acceleration in AI monetization.

Wells Fargo remained constructive on the company's AI opportunity, particularly its position in enterprise AI orchestration, while Barclays noted that ServiceNow's broader growth story remained intact despite near-term pressures and the sharp post-earnings selloff.

Analysts Flag Growth And AI Risks

RBC Capital said investors were struggling to reconcile management's optimistic AI commentary with quarterly performance and fourth-quarter guidance, according to the Note cited by TheFly.

Citi, meanwhile, said ServiceNow's AI acceleration may require more patience, while UBS noted that Wall Street's 2027 growth estimates appeared elevated. KeyBanc highlighted that elevated investor expectations ahead of earnings had called for stronger and cleaner results.

TD Cowen noted that subscription revenue recognition headwinds from new AI service delivery contributed to a smaller-than-expected revenue beat. BTIG also highlighted results falling short of investor expectations, particularly given crowded positioning ahead of earnings.

Brokerage	Rating	New Target	Previous Target	Change From Last Close
Cantor Fitzgerald	Overweight	$201	Unchanged	+33.9%
Baird	Outperform	$185	$125	+23.2%
Wells Fargo	Overweight	$175	$190	+16.6%
Mizuho	Outperform	$165	$170	+9.9%
Morgan Stanley	Overweight	$160	$180	+6.6%
JPMorgan	Overweight	$160	$150	+6.6%
KeyBanc	Underweight	$110	$85	-26.7%
UBS	Neutral	$140	$150	-6.7%

What Retail Thinks About NOW Stock

Despite the sell-off, retail investors’ sentiment around NOW stock improved to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ earlier amid extremely high user message volume.

NOW stock retail sentiment on October 29, as of 12:30 p.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits

After Thursday’s decline, NOW stock has erased all of this year's gains and is now down 24% on a YTD basis. By comparison, the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV), which holds the stock, has risen over 4% over the same period.

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ADT Stock Hits Near 4-Year Highs – Joshua Kushner-Backed Thrive Holdings To Acquire ADT At $10 Per Share

Stocktwits Inc — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:10:01 +0530

Financing of the transaction will be provided by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management.
The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027
ADT is scheduled to report its Q3 results on November 3.

Shares of ADT Inc. (ADT) surged more than 34% on Thursday to their highest levels since December 2022, after Joshua Kushner-backed Thrive Holdings announced a deal to take the home security company private.

ADT shares are also on track for their biggest single-day gains since August 2020.

ADT’s $15.3B Enterprise Value

As part of the agreement, ADT shareholders will receive $10 per share in cash, representing a roughly 35% premium to the stock’s closing price on Wednesday and a 45.6% premium to its unaffected closing price on October 27.

The deal values ADT’s equity at around $7.6 billion and its enterprise at $15.3 billion, including debt. Financing of the transaction will be provided by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management.

The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter (Q1) of 2027. Once completed, ADT will become privately held and its shares will stop trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

ADT, which provides home security systems and smart home solutions to residential and small-business customers, reported revenue of $1.31 billion in the second quarter (Q2) and adjusted earnings of $0.23 per share. The company also reported $360 million in recurring monthly revenue from customer subscriptions.

ADT is scheduled to report its Q3 results on November 3.

Thrive Adds To Its Over 75-Firm Portfolio

Thrive Holdings was established by Thrive Capital, the investment firm founded by billionaire Joshua Kushner, to acquire “real economy” businesses across accounting, IT services and infrastructure. The company has holdings across more than 75 firms.

In August, Thrive Holdings raised more than $2 billion at a $12 billion valuation from institutional investors including D1 Capital Partners, Altimeter Capital, and SoftBank Group.

Retail Turns ‘Bullish’ On ADT

Retail sentiment surrounding ADT on Stocktwits turned ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ over the past 24 hours, amid a 100% jump in message volumes.

ADT shares have gained more than 23% so far in 2026.

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Why Is CROX Stock Rising Today?

Stocktwits Inc — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:05:01 +0530

Crocs raised its FY26 adjusted EPS guidance to $14.45–$14.65, from $13.70–$14.00 previously.
The company repurchased approximately two million shares for $250 million and repaid $21 million in debt.
CEO Andrew Rees said the company’s third-quarter performance reflected disciplined execution of its brand strategies, reinforcing confidence in the outlook for both Crocs Brand and HEYDUDE.

Crocs (CROX) shares shot up over 25% by Thursday noon, hitting over two-year highs, after the footwear company beat third-quarter analyst estimates and raised its full-year 2026 outlook for a third consecutive time.

“Our results reflect strong execution against our strategic priorities and reinforce our confidence in the trajectory of both brands,” said Crocs CEO Andrew Rees.

Crocs reported third-quarter revenue of $1.043 billion, up 4.6% year-over-year, compared with analyst estimates of $1 billion. Adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) stood at $3.69, up from $2.92 a year earlier, topping estimates of $3.31, according to estimates compiled by Fiscal.ai.

Operating income increased 40.6% to $292 million, while adjusted operating income rose 11.7% to $232 million. Adjusted operating margin expanded to 22.3% from 20.8% a year earlier, while adjusted gross margin rose 180 basis points to 60.3%.

Crocs Brand And HEYDUDE Performance

Crocs Brand revenue increased 4.4% to $873 million, marking a record third quarter for the brand. CEO Andrew Rees said the performance was led by double-digit international revenue growth and continued momentum in the company’s product diversification strategy.

International revenue rose 11.8% to $434 million, while North American revenue declined 2.1% to $438 million. Direct-to-consumer revenue increased 8.2% to $510 million, while wholesale revenue edged down 0.5% to $362 million.

HEYDUDE revenue grew 6.1% to $170 million, returning to growth after previous declines. Its wholesale revenue increased 14% to $79 million, while direct-to-consumer revenue was nearly flat at $91 million.

Crocs Raises Full-Year 2026 Outlook

Crocs raised its full-year 2026 revenue growth forecast to approximately 3%, from 1%–2% previously. The company now expects Crocs Brand revenue to grow approximately 4%, while HEYDUDE revenue is projected to be roughly flat. Adjusted diluted EPS guidance increased to $14.45–$14.65 from $13.70–$14.00.

For the fourth quarter, Crocs expects revenue to increase 7% to 9% year-over-year. Crocs Brand revenue is projected to grow 6% to 8%, while HEYDUDE revenue is expected to rise 10% to 12%. It expects adjusted diluted EPS at $3.25–$3.45, and adjusted operating margin of approximately 20.5%.

Crocs Returns $250M Through Buybacks

Crocs repurchased approximately two million shares for $250 million during the quarter, at an average price of $123.32 per share. The company had approximately $1.7 billion remaining under its share repurchase authorization at quarter-end and also repaid $21 million in debt.

CEO Andrew Rees said that strong free cash flow generation allows Crocs to invest in its brands while returning capital to shareholders.

How Retail Views CROX

Retail sentiment on Stocktwits was ‘bullish’ with ‘high’ message volumes in the past 24 hours.

CROX shares have gained over 64% year-to-date.

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CVNA Stock On Track For Best Day In Nearly 14 Months As Morgan Stanley Terms It Top Pick On ‘Strong’ Q3 Report

Stocktwits Inc — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:00:08 +0530

Bank of America analyst Michael McGovern noted that Carvana is executing well in a mixed macro environment, with better reconditioning efficiency helping offset margin pressure from financing and rising advertising spend.
BTIG, however, noted heavier-than-expected expenses in vehicle operations, overhead, and advertising.
Needham lowered its price target on the stock but still views the shares as a compelling large-cap growth story.

Shares of Carvana Co. (CVNA) jumped roughly 16% on Thursday following the company’s third-quarter earnings report, which Morgan Stanley hailed as “strong” while moving the stock into its top picks.

The stock is now on track for its best day since late July 2025, if the gains hold.

CVNA Reports Record Q3

The used car retailer sold a record 217,385 retail units in the quarter ended September 30, up 39% year over year, driving revenue of $8.04 billion, also a record and up 42%. Adjusted core profit hit a record $800 million, though earnings of $0.39 per share missed the Street’s estimate of around $0.44, partly reflecting a one-time debt-related charge and margin pressure from financing and higher costs.

Management guided for sequential unit growth in the fourth quarter and full-year 2026 adjusted core profit toward the high end of its $2.7–$3.0 billion range.

Morgan Stanley Moves CVNA To Top Pick

Morgan Stanley analyst Andrew Percoco elevated Carvana to the firm’s Top Pick after the “strong” print. The decision rested less on near-term estimate tweaks and more on greater conviction that the business model can compound profits through macroeconomic volatility. The firm kept its $88 price target and 'Overweight' rating on the stock.

Other Analyst Reactions To CVNA

Meanwhile, Bank of America analyst Michael McGovern raised his price target to $72 from $70 while maintaining a 'Neutral' rating. He noted that Carvana is executing well in a mixed macro environment, with better reconditioning efficiency helping offset margin pressure from financing and rising advertising spend.

BTIG, however, trimmed its target to $82 from $87 and kept a 'Buy' rating, citing a solid beat across major metrics but heavier-than-expected expenses in vehicle operations, overhead, and advertising.

Needham lowered its target to $100 from $120 while retaining a 'Buy.' The firm still views the shares as a compelling large-cap growth story, with durable market-share gains supporting unit and earnings expansion, though the lower target reflects a reduced earnings multiple amid higher interest rates.

How Did CVNA Retail Traders React?

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around CVNA stock stayed within the 'bullish' territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume rose sharply by about 675%.

CVNA stock is down 19% year-to-date.

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