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ARB IOT Group Ltd. is a holding company that engages in the provision of solutions for the integration of IoT systems and devices. It operates through the Internet of Things and Investment Holding and Others segments. The company was founded on March 1, 2022 and is headquartered in Singapore.

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ARBB is trending as community members discuss its low float and potential for a short squeeze, with some comparing it to past runners. Discussions mention the possibility of a parabolic move if certain price levels are broken, drawing attention from traders looking for quick gains. The stock's price action and potential catalysts are being closely watched for further upward momentum.

nLIGHT, Inc. engages in the provision of semiconductor and fiber lasers for aerospace and defense, industrial, and microfabrication applications. It operates through the Laser Products and Advanced Development segments. The Laser Products segment designs, manufactures, and sells a range of semiconductor lasers and fiber lasers that are typically integrated into laser systems or manufacturing tools built by customers. The Advanced Development segment focuses on research, design, and prototyping of next-generation laser technologies, leveraging expertise in laser technology, development, beam control, and advanced optics. The company was founded by Scott H. Keeney, Mark DeVito, and Jason Farmer in June 2000 and is headquartered in Camas, WA.

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nLIGHT ($LASR) is trending amidst discussions about defense contracts and laser technology applications, particularly related to the "Golden Dome" project. Community chatter highlights potential contract news and speculation around short positions, with some emphasizing the company's role in directed energy and defense systems. Investors are closely watching for updates that could catalyze a significant move in the stock.

Tilray Brands, Inc. engages as a consumer packaged goods company, which focuses on medical cannabis research and the cultivation, processing, and distribution of cannabis products worldwide. It operates through the followings segments: Cannabis, Distribution, Beverage, and Wellness. The Cannabis segment focuses on cultivation, production, distribution, and sale of both medical and adult-use cannabis products. The Distribution segment is involved in purchase, resale, and distribution of pharmaceutical and wellness products. The Beverage segment refers to the production, marketing, and sale of beverages. The Wellness segment represents the production, marketing, and distribution of hemp-based food and other wellness products. The company was founded on January 24, 2018 and is headquartered in Leamington, Canada.

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TLRY is trending as chatter swirls around potential cannabis rescheduling, fueled by anticipated policy shifts. Community members are actively discussing the possibility of a short squeeze, while also considering the impact on the broader cannabis sector. The stock's movement is being closely watched in relation to other cannabis stocks like $YCBD and $ARBB, with some focusing on the potential for smaller floats to see significant gains.

RAGE GUY (RAGE) is a cryptocurrency inspired by the Rage Guy meme, one of the earliest and most recognizable characters from internet rage comics. The project captures the cultural legacy of early meme history and brings it onto the blockchain in tokenized form. It is designed as a community-driven digital asset that celebrates internet culture, nostalgia, and the role memes play in shaping online communities.

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$RAGE is trending as its community focuses on 'OG Memes' and a nostalgic return to the vibes of 2021, expressing bullish sentiment amid recent market activity. The community actively promotes $RAGE's potential for growth and highlights the importance of community support, while also speculating about possible exchange listings and a revival of Rage Comics.

A project grown out of the community's love and passion for the weed culture. Launched around early 2025, $weedcoin, “Like Bitcoin but way higher,” emphasizes its alignment with cannabis culture and a laid-back vibe. Unlike other Weed communities, this project leans heavily into community engagement over technical utility, aiming to build a “stoner community” through social media presence and decentralized governance. We also aim to focus on onboarding web2 businesses and users onto web3 through the token.

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Weedcoin is trending as the community emphasizes its cultural movement, simple progress, and long-term vision, drawing parallels to Bitcoin but with a cannabis twist. Discussions highlight its roots in cannabis culture and a focus on positivity, creativity, and innovation within the crypto space, while emphasizing its presence on the Solana blockchain.

Altria Group, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes in the United States. It operates through the following segments: Smokeable Products, Oral Tobacco Products, and All Other. The Smokeable Products segment consists of cigarettes manufactured and sold by PM USA, and machine-made large cigars and pipe tobacco manufactured and sold by Middleton. The Oral Tobacco Products segment includes MST and snus products manufactured and sold by USSTC, and oral nicotine pouches manufactured and sold by Helix. The All Other segment refers to the financial results of NJOY, Helix ROW, and the IQOS System heated tobacco business. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

Altria Group Inc.

Altria is trending as traders discuss its high dividend yield and debate its long-term growth potential amid shifting consumer preferences. Community members are weighing the stock's defensive qualities against concerns about declining cigarette volumes, while also considering the impact of potential regulatory changes and Altria's moves in the cannabis and smoke-free product markets. Recent analyst ratings have also spurred discussion about the stock's near-term direction.

ETHZilla Corp. is a technology company in the decentralized finance (DeFi) industry, which intends to connect financial institutions, businesses, and organizations worldwide by enabling secure, accessible blockchain transactions through Ethereum Network protocol implementations. It continues to maintain the deployment and development of its biotech and gaming operations. The company was founded by Marc Feldmann, Lawrence J. Steinman, and Jonathan B. Rothbard on September 7, 2016 and is headquartered in Palm Beach, FL.

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ETHZilla Corporation is trending amidst discussions about its current strategy, including concerns about management decisions and potential dilution, with some shareholders calling for leadership changes. The stock's performance is closely tied to Ethereum's price, and the community is debating whether its current valuation reflects its asset holdings. There is also speculation about potential short squeezes and the impact of upcoming earnings.

Tempus AI, Inc. is a healthcare technology company, which engages in bringing artificial intelligence and machine learning to healthcare. It focuses on building platforms for oncology, neuropsychiatry, cardiology, infectious disease, and radiology. The company was founded by Eric Paul Lefkofsky in August 2015 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

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TEM is trending as community members discuss its potential in the AI-driven healthcare sector, with some pointing to potential tailwinds while others highlight a high valuation. Recent news, including new partnerships and FDA clearances, are fueling optimism, while technical analysis suggests key levels to watch for potential breakouts or pullbacks. Discussions also include possible impacts from broader market trends and potential insider selling.

Aurora Cannabis, Inc. engages in the production, distribution, and sale of cannabis and cannabis-derivative products. It operates through the Cannabis and Plant Propagation segments. The company was founded by Terry Booth and Steve Dobler on December 21, 2006 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.

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Aurora Cannabis is trending amid speculation of federal policy changes in the cannabis sector, particularly potential rescheduling, with investors weighing its potential impact on the company. Community discussions revolve around how ACB stands to benefit compared to its peers, while some caution that it may already be overvalued. Others point out that Aurora's established international presence positions it well for growth should favorable policy shifts occur.

Argo Blockchain Plc operates as a blockchain technology company focused on large-scale mining of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. It mines using purpose-built computers to solve cryptographic algorithms in the blockchain in exchange for rewards and fees denominated in the native token of that blockchain network. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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ARBK is trending due to recent volatility after a reverse stock split, with community members actively discussing its potential for a short squeeze given the low float. Some traders are eyeing a possible dead cat bounce, while others remain cautious due to the company's recent restructuring and delisting from the London Stock Exchange. The stock's movements are being closely watched in relation to Bitcoin's performance.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Trump said Warsh is currently his top choice, while Hassett remains firmly in contention.</li><li>The President called for rates near 1% and said the Fed chair should consult with the White House.</li><li>The remarks followed the Fed’s third rate cut of the year, which drew rare internal dissent.</li></ul>U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly said he is weighing Kevin Warsh and Kevin Hassett as leading candidates to head the Federal Reserve next year, signalling that the race remains open despite recent speculation that a decision had already been made.Speaking in an interview with&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/trump-says-he-is-leaning-toward-warsh-or-hassett-to-lead-the-fed-34a200e5">The Wall Street Journal</a> at the White House, Trump said former Fed governor Kevin Warsh was at the top of his list, while also praising National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett. “You have Kevin and Kevin,” Trump said, adding that both were strong options, alongside a few other contenders.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Final Interviews Narrow Fed Chair Shortlist</h2>Hassett has widely been seen as the front-runner after Trump hinted in recent weeks that he had settled on a choice, but Trump’s comments indicated Warsh remains firmly in contention.The President also voiced frustration over his earlier choice of current Fed chair Jerome Powell in 2017, saying he relied on advice at the time that he now regrets.A final round of interviews is under way. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has spoken with Hassett and has also interviewed Fed governors Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman, both appointed during Trump’s first term, as the shortlist is narrowed.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Focus On Interest Rates</h2>Trump reportedly held a roughly 45-minute meeting with Warsh, during which he pressed him on whether he would support interest-rate cuts if chosen to lead the central bank. Trump said Warsh favours lowering rates, adding that most advisers he has spoken to share that view.The president also said he believes the next Fed chair should consult with him on rate decisions, arguing that such coordination was more common in the past. He said he would like interest rates to be around 1% or lower, and within a year, citing the need to reduce the cost of financing roughly $30 trillion in U.S. government debt, the report said.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Recent Fed Decisions</h2>Trump’s remarks followed a&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fed-rate-decision-december-2025/cLIHXeOREVt">fresh rate cut by the Federal Reserve</a> on Wednesday, when policymakers lowered borrowing costs by a quarter point to a range of 3.5% to 3.75%, marking the third cut of the year. The decision was unusually divided, with three officials voting against it, marking the most dissents the Fed has seen since 2019.Fed officials said the move reflected a cooling job market alongside inflation that remains higher than desired. They struck a cautious tone about what comes next, signaling only one more rate cut in 2026 and outlining plans to begin buying Treasury bills later this month to keep the financial system well supplied with liquidity.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Candidate Backgrounds</h2>Hassett has worked with Trump longer than any other contender. He served as a senior economic adviser from 2017 to 2019, returned briefly during the Covid-19 pandemic, and became head of the National Economic Council earlier this year. He has played down speculation that he is the favourite, noting that Trump often changes his mind.Warsh, a former Wall Street executive and adviser to George W. Bush’s administration, served as a Fed governor from 2006 to 2011. Trump interviewed Warsh for the Fed chair role in 2017 but ultimately chose Powell.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment was ‘bullish’ for both the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY) and the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA), with message volume described as ‘normal’ for SPY and ‘high’ for DIA. By contrast, sentiment for the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was ‘bearish’ amid ‘normal’ message volume.So far this year,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPY</a> is up 17%,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">DIA</a> is up 16%, and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">QQQ</a> is up 20%For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Donald Trump pictured in the Oval Office of the White House on November 10, 2025. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Trump Weighs Warsh And Hassett In Fed Chair Race As He Pushes For Aggressive Rate Cuts: Report

Trump’s remarks indicate the Fed chair decision is still unsettled, keeping Warsh in the race alongside Hassett.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>While the officially released NSS proposal does not mention the C5 superclub, a Defense One report cites an unpublished, fuller version that details some new geopolitical strategies being considered by President Donald Trump.</li><li>While the U.S., China, and Russia are three of the five permanent members of the United Nations, India and Japan are not.</li><li>The C5 group, as proposed, would represent nearly 43% of the world’s population, according to data available as of 2022.</li></ul>The Trump administration has reportedly proposed a new “Core 5” (C5) superclub as part of its recently announced National Security Strategy.While the officially released NSS proposal does not mention the C5 superclub, a Defense One&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/12/make-europe-great-again-and-more-longer-version-national-security-strategy/410038/">report</a> cites an unpublished, fuller version that details some new geopolitical strategies being considered by President Donald Trump.The report highlights the C5 superclub and a shift in the United States’ approach to partnerships in Europe.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is The C5 Superclub?</h2>The report stated that the Trump administration has proposed a new club of five nations – the United States, China, Russia, India, and Japan.The C5 superclub would meet regularly, just like the Group of Seven (G7) does. Members of the C5 would meet with specific themes on the agenda, like the G7, according to the report.While the U.S., China, and Russia are three of the five permanent members of the United Nations, India and Japan are not.The C5 group also excludes European allies, including some of the U.S.'s closest, such as Germany, the United Kingdom, and France.The C5 group, as proposed, would represent nearly 43% of the world’s population, according to data available as of 2022.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Why Is This Important?</h2>Recent strategic partnerships announced by the U.S., such as AUKUS, Quad, and I2U2, are centered on maritime security, economic resilience, and countering China.However, the C5 group would include China as well as Russia, which is currently engaged in a conflict with Ukraine.Previously, President Trump criticized Russia’s expulsion from the G7, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-russia-putin-g7-china-xi-carney-bdfd3a4201d8b552ef695fa4a2179acb">report</a> by The Associated Press. He also said it’s “not a bad idea” to add China to the group and make it the Group of Nine (G9).The C5 superclub proposal also comes at a time when President Trump is pushing for a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Evolving European Partnerships</h2>The report also stated that the Trump administration is planning to focus the United States’ relationships with more “like-minded” countries, to pull them away from the European Union.According to the report, these countries include Austria, Hungary, Italy, and Poland. “And we should support parties, movements, and intellectual and cultural figures who seek sovereignty and preservation/restoration of traditional European ways of life…while remaining pro-American,” the unpublished NSS proposal stated.Meanwhile, U.S. equities were mixed in Friday’s opening trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down 0.17%; the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (QQQ) fell 0.62%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.14%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bullish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/lulu-stock-dead-money-jefferies-ceo-calvin-mcdonald-a-big-positive-return-to-roots/cLIC0UcREFk">Is LULU Stock 'Dead Money’? Jefferies Believes So But Calls CEO Change A 'Big Positive', Recommends Return To Roots</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands as they depart following a bilateral meeting at Gimhae Air Base on October 30, 2025 in Busan, South Korea. 

Trump’s ‘Core 5’ Club Raises Eyebrows: New Supergroup Reportedly Leaves Out European Allies, Includes China And Russia

The C5 superclub would meet regularly, just like the Group of Seven, with specific themes on the agenda.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Goolsbee added that he believes the Fed should have waited for more data, especially about inflation, before cutting rates for the third consecutive time.</li><li>As for the labor market, Goolsbee said that most of the data suggested only moderate cooling.</li><li>However, he added that he remains optimistic that interest rates can come down by a “significant amount” through 2026.</li></ul>Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee said on Friday that he decided to vote against the December rate cut because he thought it would be better to wait for more economic data before taking a call.“Given the last several years, getting more evidence first feels like the wiser choice,” Goolsbee said, adding that he is not comfortable with front-loading rate cuts too heavily and assuming that the inflation will be transitory.Goolsbee was one of the three Fed officials who dissented against the central bank’s decision of a 25-basis-point rate cut on Wednesday. The other two officials were Fed Governor Stephen Miran and Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid. While Miran wanted a 50 bps cut, Schmid joined Goolsbee to vote in favor of keeping rates unchanged.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Tariff-Induced Inflation</h2>Goolsbee added that he believes the Fed should have waited for more data, especially about inflation, before cutting rates for the third consecutive time.“Fundamentally, the elevated inflation may have come mainly from tariffs and may quickly prove transitory,” he said, while warning that there is a danger of the tariff-induced inflation lasting longer than what the current forecasts suggest.As for the labor market, Goolsbee said that most of the data suggested only moderate cooling. “At the least, there is little to suggest a deterioration of the labor market so rapid that we could not have waited for the data to come in the early months of next year before deciding to act,” he said.Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated on Wednesday that the labor market appears to be “gradually cooling.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">Rate Cut Optimism For 2026</h2>Goolsbee said he remains optimistic that interest rates can come down by a “significant amount” through 2026.Meanwhile, weekly jobless claims rose <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-jobless-claims-report-december-6-2025-week/cLIxfcCREnL">higher than expected</a> in the week ended December 6. According to data released by the U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday, jobless claims rose by 44,000 to 236,000, compared to Dow Jones estimates of 223,000.U.S. equities were mixed in Friday’s opening trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down 0.68%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) fell 1.38%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.1%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bullish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was down by 0.24% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/lulu-stock-dead-money-jefferies-ceo-calvin-mcdonald-a-big-positive-return-to-roots/cLIC0UcREFk">Is LULU Stock 'Dead Money’? Jefferies Believes So But Calls CEO Change A 'Big Positive', Recommends Return To Roots</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

 Austan Goolsbee testifies before the Congressional Joint Ecoomic Committee on Capitol Hill February 28, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Fed’s Goolsbee Explains Why He Voted Against December Rate Cut: 'Getting More Evidence First Feels Like The Wiser Choice'

Goolsbee was one of the three Fed officials who dissented against the central bank’s decision of a 25-basis-point rate cut on Wednesday.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Dow Jones futures climbed 0.22% at the time of writing.</li><li>S&amp;P 500 futures dipped 0.16% lower, while Nasdaq 100 futures were also down 0.50%</li><li>Asian markets closed higher on Friday, tracking U.S. markets’ close.&nbsp;</li></ul>U.S. stock futures were mixed in Friday’s premarket trade, after Thursday’s record-high close, as concerns surrounding AI valuations continued to remain in the spotlight.&nbsp;While Dow futures extended the previous day’s rally, the S&amp;P 500 futures and tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 futures declined in early trade. Broadcom (AVGO) CEO’s remarks on its AI product backlog continued stoking investor worry about inflated tech valuations, dragging down related stocks for a third day.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Market Snapshot</h2>Dow Jones futures were up 0.22% at the time of writing, while the S&amp;P 500 futures dipped 0.16% lower. The Nasdaq 100’s futures also declined 0.50% and futures on the Russell 2000 index climbed 0.13%.Meanwhile, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY) was down 0.15% at the time of writing,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) lost 0.51%, and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) edged higher by 0.25%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bullish’ territory.Asian markets ended Friday’s trading session higher, tracking U.S. markets’ close. The Hang Seng index led with 1.75% gains, followed by KOSPI, which rose 1.38%. The TWSE Capitalization Weighted Stock index climbed 0.62% while the Shanghai Composite ended the day 0.41% higher.&nbsp;The Nikkei 225 index was up 1.37% at close.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Stocks To Watch</h2>Broadcom (AVGO): Broadcom shares declined about 5% in Friday’s pre-market following the company’s earnings call. Comments from CEO Hock Tan stoked concerns about AI valuations after he revealed a $73 billion backlog of AI product orders slated for delivery over the next six quarters, a figure that didn’t impress the Street.&nbsp;Oracle (ORCL), Nvidia (NVDA), Micron (MU):&nbsp;Concerns from AVGO spurred further declines in related artificial intelligence stocks, extending losses for a third session. ORCL was down over 1% pre-market, while NVDA and MU declined about 0.9%.Lululemon Athletica (LULU):&nbsp;Lululemon is set to be on investors’ radar this morning after better-than-expected earnings and the announcement about CEO Calvin McDonald’s departure. Shares of LULU were up about 9%.&nbsp;Tilray Brands (TLRY):&nbsp;Tilray is in focus as investors track a new Senate bill that proposes the legalization of home cannabis cultivation in Florida. TLRY shares were up over 28% at the time of writing.&nbsp;Children's Place Inc. (PLCE)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Rent the Runway Inc. (RENT)&nbsp;are among the companies scheduled to report their latest quarterly earnings on Friday.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Stock Futures Trade Mixed Amid AI Valuation Concerns Following Broadcom Earnings: AVGO, ORCL, TLRY, PLCE Among Stocks To Watch 

While the Dow Jones futures were up on Friday morning, S&P and Nasdaq 100 futures were down. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The Federal Reserve surprised markets by announcing $40 billion in monthly Treasury bill purchases on Wednesday.</li><li>Anthony Pompliano said that quantitative easing has historically redirected investors from cash to higher-risk assets.</li><li>He noted that long-duration assets tend to outperform during liquidity expansions.</li></ul>Pro Capital (BRR) CEO Anthony Pompliano said on Thursday that the Federal Reserve’s decision to restart balance-sheet expansion could set the stage for a broad rally in risk assets, including Bitcoin (BTC).<a href="http://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> fell nearly 3% in the last 24 hours, slipping under the $90,000 mark in midday trade. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency remained in ‘neutral’ territory over the past day.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY)&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DXY">edged</a> 0.5% lower in midday trade, with retail sentiment trending in the ‘bearish’ zone over the past day amid ‘high’ levels of chatter.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Risk Assets Stand To Gain</h2>In a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pomp.substack.com/p/qe-is-back-and-asset-prices-are-going?publication_id=1383&amp;post_id=181330023&amp;triggerShare=true&amp;isFreemail=true&amp;r=6dosj5&amp;triedRedirect=true">post</a> on Substack, Pompliano wrote that periods of quantitative easing have historically lifted markets by pushing investors away from cash and toward assets that benefit from lower discount rates.&nbsp;He predicted that stocks, Bitcoin, and real estate typically outperform once policymakers increase the money supply and make borrowing cheaper. He also said the U.S. dollar and short-term cash-like instruments tend to weaken because yields fall and purchasing power erodes.Pompliano added that long-duration assets, including tech stocks and venture-backed companies, often see the strongest response because their valuations rely heavily on future cash flows, which become more attractive when rates drop. He noted that defensive sectors, traditional value stocks, and some commodities often lag during QE cycles because investor appetite shifts toward growth.The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) fell 1% in midday trade on Thursday, dragged down by Oracle’s (ORCL) most&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/oracle-shares-falls-on-q2-revenue-miss-orcl-stock-price-target-cut/cLIxBccREn3">recent earnings</a>. On Stockwits, retail sentiment around the ETF remained in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day. The iShares US Aerospace and Defense ETF (ITA), meanwhile, rose 1.7% with retail sentiment also trending in 'bullish' territory over the past day.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Fed Cut Overshadowed By Balance Sheet Move</h2>The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday, bringing the federal funds range to 3.50%–3.75%. The decision included three dissents, including two officials who supported no change and Fed Governor Stephen Miran, who preferred a deeper 50-basis-point cut.The rate move was widely expected on Wall Street. The unexpected development was the central bank’s plan to resume balance-sheet expansion by purchasing $40 billion in monthly Treasury bills, marking a return to asset accumulation after months of quantitative tightening.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Investors Position For A ‘Liquidity Wave’</h2>Pompliano said the renewed bond-buying will likely lower yields further and push investors into higher-risk corners of the market. When the Fed increases liquidity, borrowing costs fall, confidence improves, and asset demand rises, he wrote.He also pointed to several deflationary forces he believes are converging on the U.S. economy. According to Pompliano, trends in AI, robotics, and tariffs each carry deflationary effects on their own but together create conditions that could challenge the Fed’s ability to manage monetary policy effectively.Overall, Pompliano stated that the return of QE is likely to leave investors “very happy,” given its historical impact on asset prices. U.S. equities were mixed in midday trade on Thursday. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY) was up 0.01%, the&nbsp;<a href="http://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF</a> (DIA) rose 1.27%, but the Nasdaq-100 tracking&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) was down 0.67%. Retail sentiment around QQQ on Stocktwits fell into ‘extremely bearish’ territory from ‘bearish’ over the past day.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/paypal-faces-wall-street-pessimism-over-q4-slump-bofa-downgrades-stock/cLIxOKqREnX">PayPal Faces Growing Wall Street Pessimism Over Q4 Growth Slump – BofA Latest To Downgrade Stock</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Anthony Pompliano Says Fed Liquidity Move Could Lift Bitcoin And Tech Stocks, But Weigh On The Dollar 

In a Substack post, Pompliano stated that the return of quantitative easing is likely to leave investors “very happy,” given its historical impact on asset prices.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The four-week moving average for jobless claims, which smooths weekly volatility, rose by 2,000 to 216,750.</li><li>Continuing claims, which refer to the number of people claiming unemployment benefits beyond the first week, hovered in the 1.84 million range for the week ended November 29, decreasing by 99,000 over the previous week.</li><li>The largest increase in claims came from Pennsylvania at 2,208, followed by Wisconsin at 1,092, whereas the largest decrease in claims was from California at 19,844 and Texas at 7,836.</li></ul>Weekly jobless claims rose higher than expected after registering a drop during the Thanksgiving week.According to data released by the U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday, jobless claims rose by 44,000 to 236,000 in the week ended December 6. This was higher than a Dow Jones estimate of 223,000, as&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.marketwatch.com/economy-politics/calendar">cited</a> by MarketWatch.The four-week moving average for jobless claims, which smooths weekly volatility, rose by 2,000 to 216,750.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Continuing Claims Fall</h2>Continuing claims, which refer to the number of people claiming unemployment benefits beyond the first week, hovered in the 1.84 million range for the week ended November 29, decreasing by 99,000 over the previous week.The largest increase in claims came from Pennsylvania at 2,208, followed by Wisconsin at 1,092, whereas the largest decrease in claims was from California at 19,844 and Texas at 7,836.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Unemployment Expectations Rise</h2>According to a preliminary survey by the University of Michigan, a majority of the respondents expect unemployment to rise in 2026. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday stated that the labor market appears to be “gradually cooling,” while addressing a press conference following the Fed’s 25-basis-point rate cut announcement.This comes amid an unexpected decline in private payrolls in November, as small businesses pulled back sharply. According to an&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/adp-data-private-payrolls-november-decline/cLIXA6aRE1i">ADP jobs report</a> released last week, small businesses reported a net decrease of 120,000 employees, while mid-sized and large businesses added 90,000 employees on a net basis.Meanwhile, U.S. equities were mixed in Thursday morning’s trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down by 0.44%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) declined 1.2%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) rose 0.83%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bullish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was up by 0.21% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/oracle-shares-falls-on-q2-revenue-miss-orcl-stock-price-target-cut/cLIxBccREn3">Oracle Stock Is Tanking After Q2 Report – Analyst Points Out Timing Mismatch Between AI Buildout Expenses, Revenue Conversion</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Jobless Claims Rise Higher Than Expected After Big Drop During Thanksgiving Week

According to data released by the U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday, jobless claims rose by 44,000 to 236,000 in the week ended December 6.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The FSOC was established by Title I of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act in 2010, following the 2008 financial crisis.</li><li>Bessent’s letter coincides with an FSOC meeting scheduled for Thursday, where the council’s 2025 annual report is slated to be presented and voted on.</li><li>Earlier in October, Bessent criticized the Dodd-Frank legislation, stating that while it was designed to end “Too Big To Fail,” it ended up creating “Too Small To Succeed.”</li></ul>Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reportedly gearing up to propose looser regulation by the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC).According to a CNBC&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/11/bessent-to-propose-major-overhaul-of-regulatory-body-created-from-financial-crisis.html">report</a>, Bessent will propose a new approach for the FSOC in a bid to allow the monitoring body to adopt a freer process when it comes to the regulation and oversight of institutions under its mandate.Bessent is expected to state in his letter that “the Council will work with and support member agencies in considering whether aspects of the U.S. financial regulatory framework impose undue burdens and negatively impact economic growth, thereby undermining financial stability,” according to the report.The FSOC was established by Title I of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act in 2010, following the 2008 financial crisis.<h2 class="st-heading-2">AI To Improve Resilience</h2>The report also added that Bessent is forming a working group to explore ways in which artificial intelligence technology can be used to improve the resilience of the United States’ financial system. In addition to this, the Treasury Secretary will also task the group with monitoring potential risks to the financial stability of the U.S. arising from the adoption of AI.Bessent’s letter coincides with an FSOC meeting scheduled for Thursday, where the council’s 2025 annual report is slated to be presented and voted on.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bessent’s Criticism</h2>Earlier in October, Bessent&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/scott-bessent-blasts-dodd-frank-rules/ch67swXR3Kw">criticized</a> the Dodd-Frank legislation, stating that while it was designed to end “Too Big To Fail,” it ended up creating “Too Small To Succeed.”The legislation was sponsored by Sen. Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.) and Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.).Fed Governor Michael Barr&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fed-barr-trump-bank-deregulation-community-banks-exposed-to-fallout/ch6EZBhR3iV">previously</a> expressed concerns with the central bank’s deregulation proposal on capital standards, which regulators appointed by President Donald Trump have supported.Meanwhile, U.S. equities were mixed in Thursday morning’s trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down by 0.59%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) declined 0.82%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) rose 0.96%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bullish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was up by 0.2% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/oracle-shares-falls-on-q2-revenue-miss-orcl-stock-price-target-cut/cLIxBccREn3">Oracle Stock Is Tanking After Q2 Report – Analyst Points Out Timing Mismatch Between AI Buildout Expenses, Revenue Conversion</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent visits "Kudlow" at Fox Business Network Studios on August 12, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images)

Bessent To Propose Looser Regulation By Financial Stability Monitoring Body Created After 2008 Financial Crisis: Report

According to a CNBC report, Bessent will propose a new approach for the FSOC in a bid to allow the monitoring body to adopt a freer process when it comes to the regulation and oversight of institutions under its mandate.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Oracle reported its quarterly results on Wednesday, clocking in revenue below expectations and highlighting AI-related debt.&nbsp;</li><li>Asian markets also closed lower on Thursday, with the TWSE Capitalization Weighted Stock index down 1.32% and the Nikkei 225 0.9% lower.</li><li>Broadcom Inc. (AVGO), Costco Wholesale Corp (COST), and Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) are among the companies scheduled to report their latest quarterly earnings on Thursday.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures were trading in the red on Thursday morning after Oracle Corp. (ORCL) shares tanked following the company’s disappointing quarterly earnings and higher capex, muting the gains from the rate cut announced by the Federal Reserve on Wednesday.The Fed announced a 25 basis-point cut on Wednesday, setting the key rate in the 3.5% to 3.75% range, in line with market expectations.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Market Performance&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>Dow Jones futures were down 0.18% at the time of writing, S&amp;P 500 futures dipped 0.54%, and Nasdaq 100 futures were 0.78% lower. Futures on the Russell 2000 index traded down 0.01%.Meanwhile, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY) was down 0.58% at the time of writing,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) lost 0.78%, and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) edged lower by 0.22%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘neutral’ territory.Asian markets ended Thursday’s trading session in red as well, with the TWSE Capitalization Weighted Stock index leading losses of 1.32%, followed by the Hang Seng index’s 0.04% slip. The Shanghai Composite ended 0.65% lower, and KOSPI was down 0.59%.&nbsp;The Nikkei 225 index closed the day 0.9% lower.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Stocks To Watch</h2>Oracle (ORCL):&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ORCL">Oracle shares</a> were down over 11% on Wednesday after its quarterly revenue came in lower than expected despite a growth in earnings. However, the real downer for&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/behind-oracle-s-ai-boom-lies-a-balance-sheet-time-bomb/cLIxGYWREVD">Oracle’s investors</a> is its high debt and its whopping 438% growth in remaining performance obligations (RPO).&nbsp;CoreWeave Inc. (CRWV), Nvidia Corp. (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD): Other artificial intelligence (AI) stocks also took a beating after Oracle’s subpar results sparked concerns over the AI industry.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CRWV">CRWV</a> declined 3.49%,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NVDA">NVDA</a> was down 1.85%, and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/AMD">AMD</a> traded 1.58% lower on Thursday’s pre-market trading at the time of writing.EchoStar (SATS), Rocket Lab USA (RKLB), Firefly Aerospace (FLY): A potential SpaceX IPO in 2026 at a whopping $1.5 trillion valuation sent stocks of related aerospace companies soaring on Wednesday. While an official announcement is yet to come,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/did-musk-just-confirm-space-x-ipo-is-happening/cLIxPawREVU">Musk hinted</a> at a confirmation on his X account. Wall Street is staying ahead of the curve on this one.&nbsp;Broadcom Inc. (AVGO), Costco Wholesale Corp (COST), CIENA Corp. (CIEN),&nbsp;and&nbsp;Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU)&nbsp;are among the companies scheduled to report their latest quarterly earnings on Thursday.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Dow Futures Slip After Oracle Earnings, Soften Gains From Fed Rate Cut: CRWV, NVDA, RKLB, AVGO, COST Among Stocks To Watch

The Dow Jones futures were down 0.18% and the S&P 500 futures dipped 0.54% at the time of writing.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Powell described the latest policy move as a difficult decision, which was marked by high dissent among Fed officials.</li><li>He said tariffs are contributing to elevated inflation but expects the impact to be a one-time price level adjustment.</li><li>Powell added that he wants to leave the Fed with inflation easing and the labor market strong.</li></ul>Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank is now in a position to pause and observe how economic data develops following its third rate cut of the year.&nbsp;With 75 basis points of easing since September and 175 basis points since last September, Powell said <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fed-rate-decision-december-2025/cLIHXeOREVt">the policy rate</a> is “within a broad range of estimates of its neutral value,” allowing the Fed to be “well positioned to wait and see how the economy evolves.”He added that the central bank will evaluate incoming data and the balance of risks before deciding on further adjustments.<h2 class="st-heading-2">A Difficult Decision With Rare Levels of Dissent</h2>Powell described Wednesday’s move as finely balanced. “I could make a case for either side. It’s a close call,” he said, calling the environment “a very challenging situation.”The meeting produced three dissents, with Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee and Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid opposing the cut, while Governor Stephen Miran pushed for a larger half-point reduction. It marked the Fed’s most divided vote since 2019, according to a CNBC&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/10/the-fed-is-the-most-divided-its-been-in-more-than-a-decade.html">report</a>.Despite divisions, Powell said no one is expecting rate hikes. “I don’t think that a rate hike is anybody’s base case at this point,” he noted.Powell said policymakers broadly agree that risks have risen on both inflation and unemployment. “A very large number of participants agree that risks are to the upside for unemployment and to the upside for inflation,” he said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Inflation Pressures Tied to Tariffs</h2>Powell said inflation remains “somewhat elevated” due largely to tariffs implemented under U.S. President Donald Trump. “It’s really tariffs that’s causing most of the inflation overshoot,” he said.He added that these levies are likely to generate a “one-time” increase in prices, and the Fed’s responsibility is to ensure that temporary inflation does not become persistent. “Our obligation is to make sure that a one-time increase in the price level does not become an ongoing inflation problem,” Powell said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Powell Wants To Leave Fed With Economy In ‘Good Shape’</h2>As Trump begins interviewing candidates to succeed Powell as Fed chair, Powell highlighted his commitment to leaving the institution and the economy stable.“I really want to turn this job over to whoever replaces me with the economy in really good shape,” he said. “I want inflation to be under control, coming back down to 2%, and I want the labor market to be strong.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, sentiment was 'bullish' with 'normal' activity for the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), 'bearish' with 'low' activity for the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ), and 'neutral' with 'normal' activity for the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA).Meanwhile, U.S. equities rose in Wednesday’s afternoon trade. At the time of writing,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPY</a> was up 0.7%,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">QQQ</a> was up 0.5%, and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">DIA</a> was up 1.2%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

 U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell delivers remarks at a news conference following a FOMC meeting at the Federal Reserve on October 29, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Sha Hanting/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images)

Jerome Powell Says Fed Is ‘Well-Positioned’ To Wait And See How The Economy Evolves After Close-Call Rate Cut

Powell said tariffs are driving the recent inflation overshoot, stressing the Fed’s job is to ensure the price spike remains a one-time effect.

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