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United States Antimony Corp. engages in the extraction, processing and sale of antimony, zeolite, silver, and gold products. It operates through the following segments: United States Antimony Operations, Mexican Antimony Operations, Precious Metals Recovery, and United States Zeolite Operations. The company was founded by John C. Lawrence in June 1968 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

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Investors are actively debating UAMY's role in Western technological sovereignty as the stock benefits from a broader rotation into critical minerals and rare earth plays tied to AI infrastructure and national defense. The community remains hyper-focused on supply chain scarcity and potential institutional accumulation while navigating the persistent volatility and intense short-selling activity typical of this sector.

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

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Meta shares are facing selling pressure after the company raised its full-year capital expenditure guidance to support ongoing AI infrastructure expansion, sparking concerns about the timeline for return on investment. While the broader market remains resilient, investors are actively debating whether this massive spending surge signals long-term AI leadership or an overextension of the company's balance sheet.

Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the development of novel therapies for the management of central nervous system disorders. Its portfolio consists of Products Overview and Pipeline Overview. The Products Overview includes Auvelity and Sunosi. The Pipeline Overview refers to AXS-05, AXS-07, AXS-12, and AXS-14. The company was founded by Herriot Tabuteau on January 12, 2012 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Axsome Therapeutics Inc

Axsome Therapeutics is experiencing significant momentum after the FDA granted priority review to the sNDA for AXS-05 to treat Alzheimer's disease agitation, with a decision expected by April 30, 2026. The community is actively discussing the stock's strong commercial execution, potential for international partnerships, and bullish sentiment following upward analyst price target revisions.

Rivian Automotive, Inc. engages in the design, development, and manufacture of category-defining electric vehicles and accessories. It operates through following segments: Automotive, Software and Services. The company was founded by Robert J. Scaringe in June 2009 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

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Rivian is seeing increased investor activity and community interest following the start of R2 production and the company's efforts to maintain operational timelines despite recent weather challenges. Discussions are heavily focused on the stock's potential for an earnings-driven breakout, with participants closely debating the company's path to profitability and the impact of the upcoming R2 vehicle launch.

Alphabet, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in software, health care, transportation, and other technologies. It operates through the following segments: Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets. The Google Services segment includes products and services, such as ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Google Maps, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. The Google Cloud segment refers to infrastructure and platform services, collaboration tools, and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment relates to the sale of healthcare-related services and internet services. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on October 2, 2015 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

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Alphabet is trending as investors closely watch its earnings performance to gauge the sustainability of the AI infrastructure boom, with the community focused on the company's ability to monetize its massive cloud and AI investments. Market participants are debating how the stock's capital expenditure strategy and growth metrics compare against other mega-cap tech giants amid a volatile period for the sector.

Huachen AI Parking Management Technology Holding Co., Ltd. engages in the provision of smart parking solutions and equipment structural parts. Its products include structural parts, garage structural parts, materials such as customized steel and load bearing steel plates for cubic parking equipment, and railroad accessories. The company was founded by Lu Bin on September 30, 2021 and is headquartered in Jiaxing, China.

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HCAI is trending as a low-float, speculative Chinese small-cap stock that community members are actively monitoring for potential short-squeeze activity following a recent reverse stock split. While some traders view the symbol as an opportunity for quick momentum gains, others are warning of a typical pump-and-dump cycle, pointing to limited company transparency and aggressive price volatility.

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Alphabet is trending as investors closely monitor its heavy AI capital expenditures, with the community actively debating whether the company's aggressive infrastructure investments in Gemini and Cloud integration will sustain its recent growth or lead to margin pressure. Sentiment is polarized between bulls highlighting Google's dominant AI stack as a long-term compounder and skeptics wary of the broader sector's reliance on circular capital investment cycles.

Amazon.com, Inc. is a multinational technology company, which engages in the provision of online retail shopping services. It operates through the following segments: North America, International, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The North America segment offers retail sale of consumer products, including from sellers, advertising, and subscriptions services through North America-focused online and physical stores. The International segment focuses on retail sale of consumer products, including sellers, advertising, and subscription services through internationally focused online stores. The AWS segment is composed of global sales of computers, storage, databases, and other services for start-ups, enterprises, government agencies, and academic institutions. The company was founded by Jeffrey P. Bezos in July 1994 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

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Amazon.com Inc

Amazon is trending as investors digest a blowout quarterly report that featured record AWS revenue growth and a rapidly expanding custom silicon business. While the market is navigating broader sector volatility linked to surging AI capital expenditure across the hyperscaler landscape, community members are actively debating the sustainability of these massive infrastructure investments versus the company's long-term growth and profitability.

Apple, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables and accessories, and other varieties of related services. It operates through the following geographical segments: Americas, Europe, Greater China, Japan, and Rest of Asia Pacific. The Americas segment includes North and South America. The Europe segment consists of European countries, as well as India, the Middle East, and Africa. The Greater China segment comprises China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The Rest of Asia Pacific segment includes Australia and Asian countries. Its products and services include iPhone, Mac, iPad, AirPods, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Beats products, AppleCare, iCloud, digital content stores, streaming, and licensing services. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Ronald Gerald Wayne, and Stephen G. Wozniak in April 1976 and is headquartered in Cupertino, CA.

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Apple is trending as investors brace for high-stakes earnings and a leadership transition, with community focus split between enthusiasm for potential AI integrations and skepticism regarding the stock's recent performance. Analysts remain divided on the long-term impact of new competition and legal headwinds, keeping market participants hyper-focused on upcoming guidance for clues on the company's future growth trajectory.

Microsoft Corp. engages in the development and support of software, services, devices, and solutions. It operates through the following segments: Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing. The Productivity and Business Processes segment is composed of products and services relating to productivity, communication, and information services such as Office Commercial, Office Consumer, LinkedIn, and Dynamics business solutions. The Intelligent Cloud segment consists of public, private, and hybrid server products and cloud services for businesses and developers, as well as enterprise and partner services. The More Personal Computing segment refers to products and services including Windows operating system, Windows cloud services, Surface, HoloLens, personal computer accessories, Xbox hardware, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Microsoft News, and Microsoft Edge. The company was founded by Paul Gardner Allen and William Henry Gates, III in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, WA.

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Microsoft Corp

Microsoft is facing significant selling pressure despite reporting strong quarterly earnings, as investors express skepticism over the company's aggressive, multi-billion dollar capital expenditure plans for AI infrastructure. The community remains deeply divided, with some investors viewing the stock as a prime dip-buying opportunity given its dominant market position, while others are concerned that rising costs and margin compression are unsustainable.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Consumer spending, adjusted for inflation, increased 1.6% in March after stagnating in January, outpacing the 0.6% increase in personal income.</li><li>In absolute terms, personal income decreased $149.2 billion in March, while disposable personal income rose $142.5 billion.</li><li>Personal consumption expenditures increased $195.4 billion, while personal outlays increased $198.6 billion during the month.</li></ul>The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Index, which is the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge of inflation,&nbsp;advanced&nbsp;3.5% in March on an annualized basis.The Commerce Department data showed that core PCE, which excludes food and energy,&nbsp;rose&nbsp;3.2% on an annualized basis in March, up&nbsp;0.3% on a monthly basis.Both PCE and core PCE were in line with analyst forecasts, according to a Dow Jones estimate 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.This is the first PCE print after the Iran war began, following attacks by the U.S. and Israel on February 28.PCE is now at its highest level since August 2023, while core PCE is at its highest level since November 2023.<div><figure class="table"><table class="ck-table-resized"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Particulars</td><td>Actual</td><td>Forecast</td></tr><tr><td>PCE price index (MoM)</td><td>+0.7%</td><td>+0.7%</td></tr><tr><td>PCE price index (YoY)</td><td>+3.5%</td><td>+3.5%</td></tr><tr><td>Core PCE price index (MoM)</td><td>+0.3%</td><td>+0.3%</td></tr><tr><td>Core PCE price index (YoY)</td><td>+3.2%</td><td>+3.2%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure></div>Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce<h2 class="st-heading-2">Q1 GDP Misses Expectations</h2>Data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed that the U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 2% in the first quarter (Q1), falling short of Wall Street’s expectations of 2.2% growth.This is the second consecutive quarter of GDP&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-pce-index-february-2026-gdp-q4-revision/cZJW3iNRIru">growth miss</a>. BEA data showed that the U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 0.5% in the fourth quarter (Q4), compared to a Dow Jones forecast of 0.7%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Consumer Spending Gathers Steam</h2>Consumer spending, adjusted for inflation, increased 1.6% in March after stagnating in January, outpacing the 0.6% increase in personal income.In absolute terms, personal income decreased $149.2 billion in March, while disposable personal income rose $142.5billion. Personal consumption expenditures increased $195.4 billion, while personal outlays increased $198.6 billion during the month.Personal savings stood at $857.3 billion in March, while the personal saving rate was 3.6%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Jobless Claims Fall To Lowest Levels Since 1969</h2>Meanwhile, jobless claims fell in the week ended April 25 to 189,000 from 215,000 in the prior week, higher than a Dow Jones estimate of 212,000, 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. This is the lowest level since March 15, 1969, according to data from the U.S. Department of Labor.The four-week moving average for jobless claims, which smooths weekly volatility, fell by 3,500 to 207,500.Continuing claims, which refer to the number of people claiming unemployment benefits beyond the first week, hovered in the 1.79 million range for the week ending April 28, decreasing by 23,000 over the previous week’s revised level.Meanwhile, U.S. equities gained in Thursday’s pre-market 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, rose 0.45%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 0.63%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.55%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF 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 0.24% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/meta-stock-worst-single-day-decline-6-months-q1-earnings-wall-street/cZBMJuCRe4g">META Stock On Track For Worst Single Day Decline In 6 Months — Wall Street Debates Rising AI Capex Versus Strong Ad Growth</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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PCE Report: Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Rises 3.5% In March, Q1 GDP Comes In At 2%

Both PCE and core PCE were in line with analyst forecasts, but the first-quarter GDP missed expectations.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The Iranian Supreme Leader also stated in the letter that the country will guard its nuclear and missile capabilities.</li><li>He added that Iranians consider their nuclear and missile capabilities as their national capital, and touted that they will guard them like water, land, and air borders.</li><li>Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday stated that any attempts to blockade the country’s ports are doomed to fail.</li></ul>Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, reportedly said in a statement on Thursday that the Persian Gulf will see a “future without America.”Khamenei’s statement was posted in commemoration of the National Persian Gulf Day that celebrates the expulsion of Portuguese forces from the Strait of Hormuz in 1622.“Today, two months after the world’s biggest campaign and aggression in the region and America’s shameful failure in its own plan, a new chapter is emerging in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz,” Khamenei said, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://aje.news/txlhaf?update=4534511">report</a> by Al Jazeera.This also comes amid President Donald Trump’s plans to extend the blockade of Iranian ports until the country gives up its nuclear ambitions. “The blockade is somewhat more effective than the bombing. They are choking like a stuffed pig. And it is going to be worse for them. They can’t have a nuclear weapon,” Trump&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/29/trump-iran-nuclear-deal-blockade">told</a> Axios in an interview on Wednesday.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Khamenei Says Iran Will Guard Its Nuclear, Missile Capabilities</h2>The Iranian Supreme Leader also stated in the letter that the country will guard its nuclear and missile capabilities, flying in the face of President Trump’s demands from the Middle Eastern country.He added that Iranians consider their nuclear and missile capabilities as their national capital, and touted that they will guard them like water, land, and air borders.Khamenei also took a swipe at other countries in the region housing U.S. bases.“America’s puppet bases do not even have the strength and capacity to ensure their own security, let alone that there is any hope that America will provide security to its dependents and American-loving people in the region,” he said, according to the report.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Oil Prices Edge Lower After Rally</h2>Crude oil prices edged lower on Thursday after inching close to their all-time highs. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures expiring in June were down nearly 0.3%, hovering around $107 a barrel. Brent crude futures expiring in June fell 0.2% to hover around $110 a barrel.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF</a> (UCO) were down nearly 2% at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Iranian President Says Blockade Attempts Doomed To Fail</h2>Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday stated that any attempts to blockade the country’s ports are doomed to fail, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tasnimnews.ir/en/news/2026/04/30/3579105/any-attempt-to-impose-a-blockade-maritime-restrictions-on-iran-doomed-to-failure-president">report</a> by Tasnim News Agency.Pezeshkian also highlighted that sustainable security in the Strait of Hormuz depends on the withdrawal of foreign countries from the region as well as the cooperation of coastal countries in the Persian Gulf.Meanwhile, U.S. equities gained in Thursday’s pre-market 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 up 0.32%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 0.39%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.58%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF was in the ‘bullish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/amst-stock-plummets-after-6m-direct-offering-private-placement/cZBNwm2RePV">AMST Plummets 32% After Announcing $6M Concurrent Direct Offering, Private Placement</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Says Persian Gulf To See A ‘Future Without America’ As Trump Weighs Extended Iranian Port Blockade

According to a report by Al Jazeera, Khamenei stated that a new chapter is emerging in the Strait of Hormuz following the U.S.’ “shameful” failure in its Iran attacks.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bloom Energy announced an expanded partnership with Oracle under which Oracle plans to procure up to 2.8 GW of Bloom’s solid-oxide fuel cell systems.</li><li>Bloom also reported strong results for the March quarter, with revenue coming in at $751.1 million, easily beating Street estimates of $540.02 million.</li><li>AEHR shares are on track to record their sharpest monthly gains in more than nine years.</li></ul>U.S. stocks are wrapping up a strong April, with the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY) on track for its best monthly gains since November 2020 after hitting a fresh record high earlier this week, driven by a rebound in technology stocks and de-escalating efforts in the Middle East.As the month draws to an end, Hong Kong-based IoT solutions company Mega Fortune Co (MGRT) is emerging as the biggest winner, with stock surging more than 2,000% as of Wednesday’s close. MGRT stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of more than 8,300, according to TradingView data.The move is likely driven by speculative retail momentum as the company did not announce any new orders, partnerships, or earnings. However, earlier this month, Mega Fortune overhauled its board and finance leadership following earlier resignations.Despite the massive rally, retail sentiment on Stocktwits turned ‘extremely bearish’ from ‘bearish a day earlier.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bloom’s Oracle Deal Sees Momentum</h2>Bloom Energy (BE) emerged among the top gainers in April, rising more than 110% as of Wednesday’s close and clocking in its biggest monthly gains since November 2024.Earlier in the month, Bloom announced an expanded partnership with Oracle under which Oracle plans to procure up to 2.8 gigawatts of Bloom’s solid-oxide fuel cell systems, with 1.2 gigawatts already contracted and being deployed to power Oracle’s U.S. AI and cloud data centers. Oracle's Project Jupiter, a $1.5 billion AI data center campus in New Mexico, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/be-stock-jumps-overnight-oracle-massive-ai-campus-embraces-bloom-s-fuel-cell-power/cZB8LHVRePU">will run</a> entirely on Bloom’s fuel cells.Earlier this week, Bloom Energy <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/be-stock-soas-after-hours-as-rising-ai-infrastructure-boosts-full-year-power-demand-outlook/cZBo95bRedy">reported</a> strong results for the March quarter, with revenue jumping 130% to $751.1 million, and easily beating Street estimates of $540.02 million. Earnings also beat expectations, with adjusted earnings per share coming in at $0.44 versus estimates of $0.13.Bloom Energy also raised its 2026 outlook, now expecting revenue between $3.4 billion and $3.8 billion, implying about 80% growth at the midpoint. Multiple brokerage firms, including Morgan Stanley, Roth Capital, and RBC Capital, raised their price targets for the stock, citing the company’s strong outlook.Retail sentiment for BE remained in the ‘extremely bullish’ territory, amid ‘extremely high’ message volumes.<h2 class="st-heading-2">AEHR’s Record Order Drives Rally</h2>Meanwhile, Aehr Test Systems (AEHR) shares are on track to record their sharpest monthly gains in more than nine years, boosted by a record $41 million follow-on <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/aehr-stock-on-track-to-hit-all-time-highs-record-ai-chip-burn-in-order-draws-cheer-from-investors/cZJvkpjRIDX">production order</a> from its lead hyperscale AI customer for package-level burn-in of custom AI processor ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit).Earlier in April, the company reported strong bookings of $37.2 million for the quarter, with a book-to-bill ratio of 3.5x. It now expects bookings to come in at the high end of its $60 million to $80 million outlook for the second half of fiscal 2026, ending May 29.However, retail sentiment on Stocktwits has remained ‘bearish’ over the past 24 hours.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 0.1% in pre-market trading, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 0.1%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 0.4%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Shares of NEXR rose on Tuesday. (Representative image: Getty Images)

As SPY Nears Best Month Since 2020, These Three Stocks Stole The Show In April

While MGRT stock was primarily driven by speculative momentum, strong order wins from AEHR, and BE saw stocks hit their biggest monthly gains in years.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Big Tech earnings delivered mixed signals, with rising AI capex plans raising concerns about near-term profitability.</li><li>Oil surged amid escalating tensions with Iran, the United States Oil Fund ETF (USO) has surged 128% this year.&nbsp;</li><li>Investors now turn to PCE inflation data and jobless claims for clues on the Fed’s next move.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures slipped in early trade on Thursday as investors digested the wave of Big Tech earnings and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.&nbsp;Brent crude futures jumped nearly 7% to over $120 following reports that President Trump is reviewing military strike options against Iran to break a nuclear negotiation deadlock. Shares of the United States Oil Fund ETF (USO) have risen over 120% this year so far.&nbsp;As of 4:00 a.m. ET on Thursday: Dow futures were down 0.6%, Russell 2000 futures declined 0.3%, S&amp;P 500 futures were down 0.1%, while Nasdaq futures were flat with a positive bias.Retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, has remained in ‘bullish’ territory, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, has moved back to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ a day ago, even as four of the largest tech firms are now projecting combined capex of up to $725 billion by 2026.Trending Stocks To WatchMeta (META)&nbsp;stock fell another 9% in early premarket trade on bloated 2026 capex forecast of up to $145 billion and missed user growth. The Zuckerberg-led company signaled that its massive AI investments may take years to yield a significant return.&nbsp;Intel Corp (INTC): Shares continued their upmove from last week’s blowout beat, with fresh boost coming from U.S. President Donald Trump. In addition, news reports suggest it is in conversation with custom chip talks with Apple and Google.&nbsp;Microsoft (MSFT) posted a solid cloud beat, which was offset by a Q4 revenue outlook that missed analyst estimates. Stock fell nearly 2% in early premarket trading on Thursday.Alphabet Inc (GOOGL):&nbsp;Stock rose 6% in early premarket trade, rallying on cloud strength and continued AI momentum.&nbsp;Amazon (AMZN): Stock rose 3% in early premarket trade following a first-quarter beat.Qualcomm (QCOM)&nbsp;shares surged nearly 13% in early premarket trade after announcing in its earnings call that it will soon ship data center chips to a major hyperscale cloud provider.&nbsp;Apple (AAPL)&nbsp;will report its second quarter earnings on Thursday after the bell, its first report since it announced that John Ternus will succeed Tim Cook as CEO.&nbsp;Nvidia (NVDA):&nbsp;Reports suggest that black-market crackdowns in China have doubled the price of B300 AI servers to $1 million each.&nbsp;Shares of&nbsp;Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX)&nbsp;were under mild pressure in premarket trading on Thursday after the drugmaker said that its newer obesity drug candidate beat Novo Nordisk’s comparable therapy in animal studies.Robinhood (HOOD): Stock took a knock on Wednesday after missing Q1 revenue and EPS estimates.&nbsp;In an&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/robinhood-cfo-addresses-hood-stock-selloff-after-q1-earnings-miss/cZBAOTvReEi">exclusive interview</a> with Stocktwits, Robinhood CFO Shiv Verma said the earnings miss was driven by a surge in active traders on lower pricing tiers, not weak demand. He added that April is tracking equity and options volumes at the highest month of the year, and on pace to be the second-best month in company history.&nbsp;Intellia Therapeutics (NTLA): Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest added more shares on Wednesday, along with HOOD.Other tickers trending on Stocktwits&nbsp;at the time of writing included Akanda Corp (AKAN), Jaguar Health Inc (JAGX) and Rolls Royce (RYCEY).Other Catalysts To WatchOn the economic front, traders will be watching the release of the PCE Price Index, a critical inflation gauge, alongside Initial Jobless Claims and the Chicago PMI.&nbsp;On earnings radar, watch out for quarterly reports from Caterpillar Inc (CAT), Eli Lilly (LLY), Mastercard Inc Class A (MA), Royal Caribbean Group Ltd (RCL), and Merck &amp; Co (MRK), among others, before the bell. Apart from Appls, Riot Platforms (RIOT), iBio Inc (IBIO), Rivian Automotive (RIVN), and others, report after-market close today.Editors Note: This copy has been updated to correct an earlier error in which the Amazon CEO was incorrectly referenced under the Alphabet (Google) section. For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

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Data from Stocktwits shows that despite volatility, retail traders stayed bullish on SPY and turned positive again on QQQ.

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Slip Ahead Of PCE Data, Oil Jumps On Iran Strike Fears: Why META, INTC, GOOGL, AAPL, QCOM, VKTX Are In Focus

Data from Stocktwits shows that despite volatility, retail traders stayed bullish on SPY and turned positive again on QQQ.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Dow Jones futures slipped 0.32% overnight, even as the S&amp;P 500 futures climbed 0.40% higher, and Nasdaq 100 futures were up 0.93%.</li><li>Tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to rise after reports that Washington was preparing an extended blockade of Iran.&nbsp;</li><li>The Federal Reserve held the benchmark interest rates steady in April, in line with market expectations.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures were mixed in Wednesday’s overnight trading session after results from four “Magnificent Seven” stocks failed to provide a clear signal on the technology sector’s outlook.Dow Jones futures slipped 0.32% overnight, even as the S&amp;P 500 futures climbed 0.40% higher, and Nasdaq 100 futures were up 0.93% as of 8.26 p.m ET. &nbsp;Among the ETFs tracking the benchmark indexes, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY) and <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/qqq">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) were trending higher overnight, while the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/dia">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) fell. Meanwhile, retail sentiment on Stocktwits for all three was mixed, with the SPY and DIA in the ‘bullish’ territory, while the QQQ was in the ‘neutral’ territory at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did US Markets Fare?</h2>On Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 0.57% and the S&amp;P 500 was 0.04% lower. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite gained more than 157 points, ending the session 0.58% higher.<div><figure class="table"><table class="ck-table-resized"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Index</td><td>Move</td><td>Close</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones Industrial Average</td><td>(0.57%)</td><td>48,861.81</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>(0.04%)</td><td>7,135.95</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq Composite</td><td>0.58%</td><td>27,186.98</td></tr></tbody></table></figure></div><h2 class="st-heading-2">US Market Drivers</h2>Results from Meta Platforms Inc. (META), Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL), and Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) offered a fresh read on artificial intelligence spending.Meta raised its capital expenditure guidance for the year, reigniting fears about unsustainable investments without commensurate returns. Microsoft’s cloud business grew for the quarter, even as it forecast that Azure cloud business would beat expectations. The software company also hiked its 2026 capital spending outlook, further stoking investor concerns.Two other Mag Seven companies, Alphabet and Amazon, also reported quarterly results on Wednesday, beating Wall Street expectations.Simultaneously, tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to rise after reports that the U.S. was preparing an extended blockade of Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly said that Washington had rejected a proposal from Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as concerns over Tehran’s nuclear program persist. As per a report from Axios, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has plans for a "short and powerful" wave of strikes on Iran.On the economic front, the Federal Reserve held the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fed-keeps-rates-steady-in-possibly-powell-s-last-rate-decision-all-eyes-now-on-warsh/cZBAaulReEL">benchmark interest rates</a> steady, in line with market expectations, even as inflation levels persisted.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trending Stocks To Watch</h2>Microsoft Corp. (MSFT): Shares of the software giant were flat overnight, recovering from earlier declines despite a <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/msft-stock-slips-on-ai-expenditure-concerns-despite-strong-q1/cZBAjExReEV">double beat in the fiscal third quarter</a> and strong cloud growth, as a sharp increase in AI capex weighed on the company.Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN): The retail giant beat expectations for its <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/amzn-stock-slips-after-hours-as-high-capex-worries-overshadow-q1-beat/cZBAWOfReEj">first quarter</a> and reported cloud sales that topped analysts’ expectations, with cloud revenue carrying the rise. Shares of the company recovered in post-market hours after briefly slipping amid concerns about its AI spending. AMZN stock was up nearly 3% at the time of writing.Meta Platforms Inc. (META): Facebook parent Meta’s shares declined sharply by nearly 7% after-hours despite <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/meta-stock-tumbles-as-investors-try-to-digest-bloated-2026-capex-outlook/cZBALXUReEk">better-than-expected results</a> and a strong outlook. However, its bloated capital expenditure guidance for 2026 of $135 billion at the midpoint spooked investors.Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL): Google parent Alphabet surged nearly 7% overnight on solid <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/googl-s-astounding-20-b-cloud-sales-dividend-boost-drives-stock-higher/cZBAiApReEm">first-quarter performance</a>, bolstered by strong results from its cloud computing unit.Intel Corp. (INTC): The chipmaker’s shares shot up more than 5% in extended trading after <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/intc-shares-rise-after-hours-on-president-trumps-truth-social-endorsement/cZBASuMReEN">Trump praised Intel</a> for doing a “great job” amid a record rally in April.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Broader Market Trends</h2>Oil futures gained in Wednesday’s overnight trading amid growing tensions in the critical Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures expiring in June were up around 1.2%, trading around $119.53 a barrel, while WTI crude futures expiring in May were up about 0.15% to $107.01 a barrel at the time of writing.Treasury yields on the benchmark 10-year were at 4.426%, while gold traded around $4,558.50 an ounce.Asian markets opened mixed on Thursday, with the KOSPI and SSE Composite indexes climbing higher at the open, while the Nikkei 225 was trading lower. Australian stocks also dipped lower at the open.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

 The Google, Apple, Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft logos appear on a smartphone screen in this illustration photo in Reno, United States, on December 30, 2024.

S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Climb After Mag 7 Earnings Kickoff: MSFT, META, AMZN, GOOG, INTC Stocks In Focus

Results from four “Magnificent Seven” companies, namely Meta, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon, offered a fresh read on AI spending among technology stocks. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Powell is expected to be replaced by Kevin Warsh.</li><li>Data from the CME FedWatch tool indicates a 100% probability that the Fed will maintain interest rates at the current 3.50% to 3.75% range.</li><li>Earlier this month, JPMorgan said a rate hike could only come in 2027.</li></ul>Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz, said on Wednesday highlighted some interesting questions ahead of the release of the Federal Reserve’s policy outcome.The economist pointed to some interesting questions, including whether Fed Chair Jerome Powell would repeat his defiant tone from January, in which he said the Department of Justice’s subpoenas signaled broader political pressure and warned that they could undermine the central bank’s independence.“I have deep respect for the rule of law and for accountability in our democracy. No one—certainly not the chair of the Federal Reserve—is above the law. But this unprecedented action should be seen in the broader context of the administration's threats and ongoing pressure,” Powell&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/powell20260111a.htm">said</a> on January 11.&nbsp;Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Federal Reserve, is expected to replace Jerome Powell in the coming weeks.In a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/elerianm/status/2049448535242965284">post</a> on X, Mohamed El-Erian said this could be Powell’s final meeting as Chair, with Kevin Warsh expected to take over. He raised another key question: would Powell signal plans to remain on the Federal Reserve Board after his term ends?Powell’s term as the Fed Chair ends on May 15, but he could remain on the Federal Reserve Board as a governor until 2028. Fed governors are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate to serve 14-year terms.<h2 class="st-heading-2">No Rate Hikes Expected This Year</h2>Markets widely expect the Fed to hold rates steady, as policymakers navigate heightened uncertainty from the Middle East conflict and its potential impact on inflation. Recent economic data, including a rebound in jobs growth, has given the central bank room to stay patient for now.Data from the CME FedWatch&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a> indicates a 100% probability that the Fed will maintain interest rates at the current 3.50% to 3.75% range in April. It was 100% a week ago, too.Earlier this month, JPMorgan&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.jpmorgan.com/insights/global-research/economy/fed-rate-cuts">said</a> a rate hike could come in 2027, though cuts remain possibleif the job market weakens or energy-driven economic pressures worsen.“With inflation running high and inflation expectations at risk of becoming unanchored, Fed officials have been dialing back their enthusiasm for rate cuts. Lingering concerns about downside risks to employment, however, have led some Fed officials to keep clear of rate hike discussions,” said Michael Feroli, Chief U.S. economist at JPMorgan<h2 class="st-heading-2">Ray Dalio Warns Of Stagflation</h2>Earlier this week, Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, said that the U.S. economy is showing signs of stagflation and said it would be a mistake for potential Fed chief Kevin Warsh to cut interest rates. He said that rising inflation, combined with slowing growth, means policymakers need to stay cautious.“Certainly, you would not cut interest rates now. You will lose your credibility. The Federal Reserve would lose its credibility, particularly now. If you look at monetary policies by other countries, you’re not going to see them cutting,” Dalio said in an interview on CNBC.&nbsp;Meanwhile, U.S. equities traded mixed in midday trading on Wednesday.The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY), which mirrors the S&amp;P 500 index, was down 0.26% at the time of writing, while the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ), which mirrors the Nasdaq 100, edged up by 0.15%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) was down 0.6%For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

El-Erian Raises Interesting Questions Ahead Of Fed Policy Outcome - 'Will Chair Powell Repeat The Defiant Tone Of His Dramatic January Video?'

With the Fed largely expected to keep the rates unchanged, all eyes are on outgoing chair Jerome Powell’s next move, who could remain on the Federal Reserve Board as a governor until 2028.

El-Erian Raises Some Interesting Questions Ahead Of Fed Policy Outcome -- 'Will Chair Powell Repeat The Defiant Tone Of His Dramatic January Video?'

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Hayes stated that rising liquidity driven by deregulation and lending growth has been a key driver of asset prices.</li><li>He expects the market peak to coincide with maximum confidence in continued credit expansion.</li><li>According to him, the potential downturn could be a ‘Great Depression-style’ bear market.</li></ul>Arthur Hayes, BitMEX founder and chief investment officer at Maelstrom, said this week that the current cycle of global credit expansion could trigger a severe ‘Great Depression-style’ bear market.Hayes stated the current macro environment is being driven by rising liquidity tied to banking deregulation and increased lending capacity. According to him, once those forces reverse sharply, the market will crash.“I think at some point there's going to be a reaction against all this money printing,” Hayes said in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CyDpZRqydk&amp;t=4s">podcast</a> with Altcoin Daily. “Maybe it'll be a war. Maybe it'll be some sort of social strife. I don't know what it'll be.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">‘Great Depression-Style’ Bear Market Risk</h2>According to Hayes, when the question of whether “the politicians” are going to support the continuous expansion of credit is at its peak, it will most likely mark the market top before it comes crashing down.&nbsp;“Whenever that is, and I think that the bear market is going to be like a Great Depression style bear market, very, very, very, very big, difficult, painful,” Hayes said. “I think that is going to be a very key inflection point to get right.”The S&amp;P 500 was relatively unchanged on Wednesday, while oil prices rose amid a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. Market watchers are also&nbsp;waiting on what could be Jerome Powell’s final policy meeting as Federal Reserve chair, as well as quarterly earnings from four of the “Magnificent Seven” after market close.The&nbsp;<a href="http://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;</a>(SPY) edged 0.2% higher in morning trade. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around SPY trended in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day, while chatter fell to ‘low’ from ‘normal’ levels.&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href="http://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF</a> (DIA) slipped 0.42%, while the Nasdaq-100 tracking&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) moved 0.48% higher.&nbsp;Meanwhile,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin (BTC)</a> moved 1% higher in the last 24 hours to around $76,500. Retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency on Stocktwits dipped to ‘neutral’ from ‘bullish’ territory over the past day, accompanied by chatter at ‘normal’ levels.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/rebrand-that-puts-lendingclub-in-sofi-lane-ceo-scott-sanborn-explains/cZBAGfxRe3m">EXCLUSIVE: LendingClub CEO Explains Why Happen Bank Rebrand Puts Company In SoFi’s Lane</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

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In an interview with Altcoin Daily, Arthur Hayes warned that the current phase of global credit expansion could eventually reverse and trigger a severe bear market.

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In an interview with Altcoin Daily, Arthur Hayes warned that the current phase of global credit expansion could eventually reverse and trigger a severe bear market.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Traders will be watching for a Federal Reserve rate decision and earnings from four “Magnificent Seven” heavyweights.</li><li>On the geopolitical front, comments around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz are keeping an undercurrent of tension in energy markets.</li><li>Seagate surged on a strong outlook for AI storage demand; Robinhood fell after an earnings miss.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures rose early Wednesday as investors geared up for a heavy slate of Big Tech earnings from Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta and Amazon, as well as the rate decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve and Chair Jerome Powell’s last press conference later today.&nbsp;As of 4:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday: Nasdaq and Russell 2000 futures gained 0.2%, Dow futures were up 0.1%, while S&amp;P 500 futures were flat.Retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, has moved back to ‘bullish’ territory, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, has moderated to ‘neutral’ from ‘bearish’ a day ago, as Big Tech gears up to report earnings today.&nbsp;Trending Stocks To WatchMicrosoft (MSFT), Alphabet Inc (GOOGL), Meta Inc (META), Amazon Inc (AMZN):&nbsp;Investors will be watching for solid proof that massive capital expenditures on artificial intelligence are generating real revenue growth for these companies.&nbsp;SoFi Technologies (SOFI) too is trending on the retail radar ahead of its quarterly report today.Semiconductor stocks are also in focus today. STX (Seagate Technology)&nbsp;shares rose another 20% in early premarket following a strong forecast that showed spending on AI storage equipment remains robust. The semiconductor sector now represents 14% of the total U.S. market cap. Keep an eye on WDC as well today.TSM (TSMC): A filing revealed it sold its remaining stake in Arm Holdings (ARM) for approximately $231 million.Robinhood (HOOD):&nbsp;Shares cracked 10% in early premarket trade after the company missed earnings estimates. Stocktwits’ Michele Steele will be in conversation with its newly appointed CFO Shiv Verma later today.&nbsp;DIS (Disney): The company is reportedly facing regulatory headwinds after the FCC ordered an early review of its broadcast licenses amid an investigation into its DEI efforts.Baidu Inc (BIDU)&nbsp;shares fell 2% early premarket trade following a report that Beijing had halted new licenses for autonomous vehicle operators after dozens of Baidu Apollo Go taxis unexpectedly stopped on the streets of Wuhan last week.&nbsp;Nio Inc (NIO):&nbsp;Meanwhile, the battle between EV makers is growing. Shares of Nio traded 5% higher in early premarket after it opened pre-sales for its new ONVO model, priced below Tesla’s Model Y in China. Watch out for&nbsp;Tesla (TSLA) in trade today too.&nbsp;Alphabet Inc (GOOGL), Coreweave (CRWV) and Intellia Therapeutics (NTLA): Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest added more shares on Tuesday.Other tickers trending on Stocktwits&nbsp;at the time of writing included Enphase Energy (ENPH), Rivian Automotive (RIVN), SoundHound AI (SOUN), and Akanda Corp (AKAN).Other Catalysts To WatchOn the economic front, traders will be watching the release of the ADP Employment Change (Apr) and GDP Advance Estimate before the bell. FOMC rate decision is due at 2:00 pm ET, followed by the Fed Chair Powell’s press conference at 2:30 pm ET.On earnings radar, watch out for quarterly reports from&nbsp;ETSY, AbbVie (ABBV), Amarin Corp (AMRN), among others, before the bell. Meanwhile, Ford Motor (F), Carvana (CVNA), and Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) are among others reporting earnings after market close today.&nbsp; For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Pause As Fed Decision, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon Earnings In Focus: Why HOOD, STX, NIO, SOFI Are Keeping Traders Engaged Today

Data from Stocktwits show mixed positioning, with retail turning bullish on SPY but remaining cautious on QQQ.

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Hold Steady Before Fed Decision, Big Tech Faces AI Monetization Test: Why MSFT, AMZN, HOOD, STX, NIO Are In Focus

Data from Stocktwits show mixed positioning, with retail turning bullish on SPY but remaining cautious on QQQ.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The United Arab Emirates announced that it will exit OPEC next month.&nbsp;</li><li>The Federal Reserve’s key interest rate decision from the latest policy meeting is also expected on Wednesday.&nbsp;</li><li>The top three U.S. indexes closed lower on Tuesday as reports of missed revenue and new-user targets at OpenAI sent tremors through the market.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures edged higher in Tuesday’s overnight trading session as markets anticipate strong quarterly results from four “Magnificent Seven” stocks expected to report earnings on Wednesday.Dow Jones futures were 0.23% higher, the S&amp;P 500 futures climbed up 0.20%, and Nasdaq 100 futures were 0.39% higher as of 8.45 p.m ET. &nbsp;Among the ETFs tracking the benchmark indexes, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/qqq">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ), and <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/dia">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF</a> Trust (DIA), were all gaining overnight. Meanwhile, retail sentiment on Stocktwits for SPY was in the ‘bullish’ territory, while that of QQQ and DIA was in the ‘neutral’ territory at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did US Markets Fare On Tuesday?</h2>All three indexes closed lower on Tuesday as reports of <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/orcl-stock-drops-premarket-open-ai-reportedly-misses-targets-raising-concerns-over-oracle-s-300-b-cloud-deal/cZB8qJZRe58">missed revenue and new-user targets </a>at OpenAI sent tremors through the market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 0.05%, the S&amp;P 500 closed down 0.49%, and the Nasdaq Composite lost more than 223 points, ending the session 0.90% lower.<div><figure class="table"><table class="ck-table-resized"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Index</td><td>Move</td><td>Close</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones Industrial Average</td><td>(0.05%)</td><td>49,141.93</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>(0.49%)</td><td>7,138.80</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq Composite</td><td>(0.90%)</td><td>24,663.80</td></tr></tbody></table></figure></div><h2 class="st-heading-2">US Market Drivers</h2>Stock markets are looking to the Mag 7 stocks for cues on artificial intelligence demand and the impact of massive AI capital expenditures announced for the year.Four of the seven tech mega companies, Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL), Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN), Meta Platforms Inc. (META), and Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), will report their quarterly earnings on Wednesday, with Apple Inc. (AAPL) slated to release its results the following day.Meanwhile, the impact of the U.S.-Israel's war with Iran is rippling through global oil markets. The United Arab Emirates has announced that it will exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) next month, dealing a significant blow to the bloc at a critical time for the energy industry.Markets will also be looking out for the Federal Reserve’s key interest rate decision in the latest policy meeting, which is likely to be Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s last before the end of his term in May. Investors and analysts are expecting the Fed to hold the current federal funds rate, but will be on the lookout for comments about inflation and other economic indicators.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trending Stocks To Watch</h2>Robinhood Markets Inc. (HOOD): The trading firm reported <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/hood-stock-tumbles-as-drop-in-crypto-trading-biz-causes-revenue-earnings-miss/cZBoJJeRedU">quarterly earnings</a> on Tuesday, with revenue and earnings missing Wall Street expectations amid weakness in its cryptocurrency business. HOOD stock declined nearly 9% in the overnight session.Enphase Energy Inc. (ENPH): The Fremont, California-based company’s shares slipped more than 10% after it <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/enph-stock-plummets-after-hours-as-earnings-weighed-down-by-federal-tax-credit-expiry/cZBqlWMRe3G">reported mixed results</a>. The weakness in U.S. residential solar demand overshadowed stronger performance in Europe and the announcement of new data center plans.Seagate Technology (STX): The data storage company rallied more than 17% after it issued a strong forecast for its memory products, even as revenue and profit for the latest quarter surged.Nokia Corp. (NOK): The Finnish telecom company garnered attention amid a series of Wall Street price target updates after it reported strong earnings due to growing AI demand last week.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Broader Market Trends</h2>Meanwhile, oil futures slipped lower in Tuesday’s overnight trading. Brent crude futures expiring in June were 0.42% lower but remained above $110 a barrel, while WTI crude futures expiring in May declined 0.78% to $99.15 a barrel at the time of writing.Treasury yields on the benchmark 10-year were at 4.348%, while gold traded around $4,598.15 an ounce.Asian markets opened mixed on Wednesday, with the KOSPI climbing higher at the open, while the Nikkei 225 and SSE Composite indices were trading lower. Australian stocks also dipped lower at the open.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Edge Higher As Investors Brace For Mag 7 Earnings Kickoff: Why HOOD, ENPH, STX, NOK Are In Focus

Four of the seven mega-cap tech companies — Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft — will report their quarterly earnings on Wednesday.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Markets eased from record highs as investors brace for the Fed rate decision and a crucial wave of Big Tech earnings.&nbsp;</li><li>Brent oil prices surged above $110 amid renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.</li><li>Gold slips to a three-week low, signaling mixed safe-haven positioning.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures retreated from record highs early Tuesday as investors tread carefully ahead of big tech earnings and the Fed's rate decision tomorrow. Geopolitical tensions are also weighing on sentiment. Hopes for a swift resolution to the conflict in the Middle East dimmed after President Trump reportedly expressed skepticism over Iran’s latest peace proposal.Brent crude soared above $110, while gold slipped to a three-week low. As of 4:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday: Nasdaq futures declined 0.5%, S&amp;P 500 futures slipped 0.3%, Russell 2000 futures were down 0.1%, while Dow futures were flat.&nbsp;Retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, has moved back to ‘bullish’ territory, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, has remained ‘bearish’, as the tech sector heads into a critical earnings stretch.&nbsp;Trending Stocks To WatchPoet Technologies (POET):&nbsp;Shares were down another 9% in early pre-market trade on news that&nbsp;Marvell Technologies (MRVL) canceled a purchase order connected to its Celestial AI unit.&nbsp;Sellas Lifesciences (SLS):&nbsp;A portfolio manager, Commonwealth Equity Services, known for backing several “Magnificent Seven” stocks, increased its stake in the cancer drugmaker ahead of a survival-event trigger in its Phase 3 acute myeloid leukemia (AML) program.Nvidia (NVDA) has solidified its status as the most valuable company in the world after hitting a new 52-week high on AI-driven momentum in Monday’s session.&nbsp;Google (GOOGL) has reportedly joined OpenAI and xAI in signing a deal with the U.S. Department of Defense to allow its AI models to be used for classified military work.&nbsp;Oracle (ORCL)&nbsp;is attracting retail interest, driven by buzz around OpenAI's financial health and Oracle’s role as its primary AI backbone.&nbsp;Bed Bath &amp; Beyond (BBBY)&nbsp;is trending on retail radar after reporting its first quarterly revenue growth in five years.&nbsp;Joby Aviation (JOBY):&nbsp;A successful air-taxi demo and a confirmed target for passenger flights in late 2026 are driving this stock 3% higher in early premarket trading.&nbsp;Dynatrace (DT):&nbsp;Activist investor Starboard Value has reportedly built a significant stake in the AI software maker.&nbsp;Intellia Therapeutics (NTLA) and Rocket Labs (RKLB): Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest sold off a portion of its position in Rocket Labs, while adding on to Intellia Therapeutics.&nbsp;Other tickers trending on Stocktwits&nbsp;at the time of writing included Moolec Science SA (MLEC), Canadian Solar Inc (CSIQ), Vir Biotechnology (VIR), and Nio Inc (NIO).Other Catalysts To WatchOn the economic front, traders will be watching the release of the JOLTS Job Openings and CB Consumer Confidence reports this morning.On earnings radar, watch out for quarterly reports from&nbsp;UPS (UPS), General Motors (GM), Commvault Systems (CVLT), JetBlue (JBLU), Sysco (SYY), Spotify (SPOT), Coca-Cola (KO), T-Mobile (TMUS), Kimberly Clark (KMB), Centene (CNC), and Zimmer Biomet (ZBH), before the bell. For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

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