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

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Meta Platforms is trending downwards as investors react to the company's earnings report, which included a significant one-time tax charge and forecasts of increased capital expenditures for AI development. The community is debating whether this decline presents a buying opportunity or signals concerns about future profitability and spending discipline. Some believe the market is overreacting to a non-recurring event, while others worry about the long-term implications of Meta's aggressive AI investments.

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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Fueled by growing anticipation for its upcoming earnings report, GOOG is trending as the community discusses the potential impact of AI advancements and cloud services on its revenue. Positive sentiment is building around Google's core businesses, with some analysts raising price targets ahead of the report. Traders are also closely watching for updates on Google's AI strategy and partnerships, particularly regarding quantum computing.

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 due to after-hours momentum and a low float, sparking community interest in a potential short squeeze. Discussions revolve around its potential to reach higher price levels, with some comparing it to other recent high-flying stocks. However, caution is advised as some traders are calling it a pump and dump scheme.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. engages in the business of developing and operating restaurants that serve a relevant menu of burritos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and salads made using fresh, high-quality ingredients. The company was founded by Steve Ells in 1993 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.

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Chipotle's stock is trending downwards after disappointing earnings and lowered guidance, with concerns about declining customer traffic and macroeconomic pressures. The community is discussing whether the stock is oversold and if a significant bounce is likely. Many express concerns about high prices, reduced portion sizes, and declining food quality impacting the brand's popularity.

Emergent BioSolutions Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of medical countermeasures. It operates through the following segments: Commercial Product Sales, MCM Product Sales, and Services. The Commercial Product Sales segment includes NARCAN products and other commercial products that were sold as part of the travel health business. The MCM Product Sales segment focuses on the Anthrax - MCM products, Smallpox - MCM products and other products. The Services segment consists of the company’s Bioservices offerings. It offers products for civilian and military populations that address accidental, intentional, and naturally occurring public health threats. The company was founded by Fuad El-Hibri on September 5, 1998 and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD.

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Emergent BioSolutions is trending after a surprise Q3 profit and upgraded guidance sparked bullish sentiment among retail traders. The community is focused on a potential short squeeze, with some anticipating a re-rating of the stock. Optimism is fueled by discussions of debt repayment, potential buyouts, and the company's future revenue prospects.

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VTI is trending due to a mix of political and economic factors, including discussions around Trump's policies and their impact on various sectors. Community members are debating the potential effects of tariffs, trade deals, and government actions on market stability and individual companies. There's also active discussion about the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions and their implications for future economic growth.

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 is trending as investors digest mixed reactions to earnings, with revenue and EPS exceeding expectations but Azure growth guidance causing concern. Community discussions revolve around the impact of increased AI spending and its potential dilution, alongside anticipation for analyst upgrades. The broader market context involves mega-cap tech earnings and geopolitical factors influencing trade.

TeraWulf, Inc. owns and operates fully integrated environmentally clean bitcoin mining facilities in the United States. TeraWulf will generate domestically produced bitcoin powered by nuclear, hydro and solar energy. The company was founded by Paul Prager and Nazar Khan on February 8, 2021 and is headquartered in Easton, MD.

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TeraWulf ($WULF) is trending amid discussions of its recent $900M convertible note offering and its implications for dilution and growth, with community members debating the bullish and bearish interpretations of the financing structure. Bullish sentiment highlights the potential for expansion in AI and data centers, while bears focus on the risk of short-term price decline. The conversation also includes speculation around potential partnerships with major players like Google.

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 Thompson Falls, MT.

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United States Antimony Corp

UAMY is trending as the community discusses the implications of a potential deal fallout and recent price volatility, with some speculating about short attacks and others emphasizing the company's unique position as a US-based antimony producer. Community members are closely watching for updates from management and potential government support amidst concerns about misinformation and market manipulation. Despite the recent turbulence, many investors remain bullish on UAMY's long-term prospects, citing its strategic importance in securing domestic supply chains for critical minerals.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>A massive $16 billion tax provision related to President Donald Trump’s tax bill weighed on Meta Platform’s bottom line.</li><li>Following a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump said he would cut fentanyl tariffs on China, and a rare-earth deal has been reached.</li><li>Apple and Amazon headline the earnings news flow for Thursday.</li></ul>U.S. stocks are set to open Thursday’s session on a positive note following a market pause in the previous session, as optimism about President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping managed to outweigh apprehensions about the mixed bag of big tech earnings.Trump&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/30/trump-cuts-fentanyl-tariffs-on-china-to-10percent-says-us-reached-rare-earths-deal-.html">told</a> the press that duties on fentanyl imports from China have been slashed to 10% and a rare earths deal has been reached with the Asian country.However, a massive&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/meta-stock-sinks-after-hours-as-16-b-tax-provision-hits-q3-profit/cLGFOylR3D7">$16 billion tax provision</a> related to Trump’s tax bill weighed on Meta Platform’s (META) bottom line, sending its stock sharply lower in after-hours trading, and Microsoft’s (MSFT)&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/microsoft-analyst-says-this-is-everything-we-could-have-asked-for-after-q1-beat/cLGFWkmR3Df">soft guidance</a>&nbsp;dented investor sentiment. On the other hand, Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) (GOOG) defied the big-tech sell-off, with&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/alphabet-crushes-q3-stock-soars-after-hours/cLGFQ9qR3DJ">strong quarterly results</a>, underpinned by robust Search and Cloud revenue.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Futures Are Trading</h2>As of 1:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, the Nasdaq 100, S&amp;P 500, and Dow futures&nbsp;were up between 0.05% and 0.15%, recouping some of the early losses, while the Russell 2000 futures climbed 0.24%.On Stocktwits,&nbsp;however, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>,&nbsp;an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index,&nbsp;turned ‘bearish’ early Thursday, and that toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index, worsened to ‘extremely bearish’ from ‘neutral’ a day ago. The message volume on both streams stood at ‘high’ levels.Posting on the QQQ stream, a bearish user raised the specter of more losses.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/trading_insight/message/634266833</stembedurl><h2 class="st-heading-2">How Markets Traded Wednesday</h2>Stocks closed Wednesday’s session on a mixed note, as the market digested the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/ed-cuts-rates-by-25-basis-points-october-fomc-meeting/cLGZvdHR3DR">Fed decision</a> and Chair Jerome Powell’s comments at the press conference that followed. The Nasdaq Composite and the Nasdaq 100 indices recovered from mid-session weakness triggered by Powell's hint of a potential rate pause in December and ended moderately higher, setting fresh records.Market heavyweight Nvidia (NVDA) rallied nearly 3% to a fresh peak, topping $5 trillion in market capitalization amid ongoing optimism about the artificial intelligence (AI) opportunity.On the other hand, the S&amp;P 500 Index ended flat, with a negative bias, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Russell 2000 Index ended lower.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Key Catalysts To Watch Out For</h2>On the economic front, Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman is scheduled to speak at 9:55 a.m. ET.Apple, Inc. (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN) headline the earnings news flow for Thursday, although both are due to report after the market closes. The other key earnings reports for the day include those from Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), Cardinal Health (CAH), Comcast (CMCSA), Eli Lilly (LLY), Fox Corp. (FOXA), Merck (MRK), Roblox (RBLX), Sirius XM (SIRI), Mastercard (MA), Atlassian (TEAM), BJ Restaurants (BJRI), Cloudflare (NET), Coinbase Global (COIN), First Solar (FSLR), Monolithic Power (MPWR), Reddit (RDDT), Roku (ROKU), Twilio (TWLO), Western Digital (WDC) and Zillow (ZG).<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Other Markets Fared</h2>Crude oil futures, which staged a modest recovery on Wednesday, have reversed course early Thursday. Gold futures slipped and the 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield rose further after spiking above the 4% mark after Powell’s hawkish comment and the central bank’s decision to end quantitative tightening in December. The U.S. dollar ticked down against its major counterparts. Most major Asian markets traded lower after the Fed decision and the mixed U.S. tech earnings.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fed-to-end-qt-citing-ample-reserves-liquidity/cLGFKtHR3Di">Fed To End QT, Citing Ample Reserves, Liquidity: What Early Wind-Down Means For Market?</a>

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US Stocks Poised To Open Higher As Trump-Xi Meeting Fuels Market Optimism: Retail Turns Contrarian

Following a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump said he would cut fentanyl tariffs on China, and a rare-earth deal has been reached.

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Following a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump said he would cut fentanyl tariffs on China, and a rare-earth deal has been reached.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The major indices climbed to fresh highs yet again on Tuesday, as heavyweight tech stocks lent support.</li><li>A strategist said AI innovation is viewed as transformative, and the market's forward multiple reflects this optimism, topping 23 times.</li><li>The 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield remained below the 4% level ahead of Wednesday’s Fed decision.</li></ul>Major index futures point to a mixed start early Wednesday, after stocks steamrolled to a fourth straight session of gains. The market could trade sideways ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision at 2 p.m. ET, and the language in the central bank's post-meeting policy statement and Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference could set the tone for the rest of the session.Traders may remain guarded, as three of the big techs with exposure to artificial intelligence, namely Microsoft&nbsp;Corp. (MSFT), Meta&nbsp;Platforms, Inc.&nbsp;(META) and Alphabet, Inc. (GOOG) (GOOGL), are set to report their financial results after the market closes.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Futures Are Trading</h2>As of 3 a.m. ET on Wednesday, the Nasdaq 100 and the S&amp;P 500 futures advanced 0.44% and 0.24%, respectively, while the Dow and Russell 2000 futures slipped 0.08% each.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>,&nbsp;an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, and that toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index,&nbsp; improved to ‘neutral’ heading into Wednesday’s session, from ‘bearish’ a day ago. The message volumes on the SPY stream remained ‘normal,’ while that on the QQQ stream stayed at ‘high’ levels.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Markets Traded Tuesday</h2>The major indices climbed to fresh highs yet again on Tuesday, as heavyweight tech stocks lent support, after AI bellwether Nvidia (NVDA) sparked a rally across AI names and those with adjacency to the technology. On the other hand, small-caps came under some selling pressure.&nbsp;Nvidia jumped nearly 5% after CEO Jensen Huang’s&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nvidia-mania-deepens-wedbush-calls-its-chips-new-oil-after-500-b-ai-backlog/cLGZ4MYR3vW">GTC Washington keynote</a>, while its mega-cap tech peers Microsoft and Apple hit the $4 trillion market capitalization milestone, joining Nvidia in the elite club.&nbsp;The SPY, QQQ ETFs and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)</a> gained 0.27%, 0.77%&nbsp; and 0.38%, respectively, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IWM">iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)</a> declined 0.54%.Eric Teal, Chief Investment Officer for Comerica Wealth Management, said, “Investors are experiencing one of the most commanding momentum-driven markets since the Internet.” “The AI innovation is viewed as transformative, and the market's forward multiple is reflective of this optimism, topping 23 times.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Technology has accounted for 60% of market returns and most of the earnings growth, Teal said, adding that a Fed easing cycle is now serving as an additional catalyst to spur valuations higher. The broadening out of the market and outperformance of small-cap companies in the third quarter and October suggest the benefits are expanding, the strategist said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Key Catalysts To Watch Out For</h2>The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the central bank's rate-setting committee, is widely expected to announce a quarter-point cut at 2 p.m. ET. In a note released Monday, Morgan Stanley Chief U.S. Economist Michael Gapen said limited data availability should not stop the Fed from reducing its policy rate again in October and signaling another cut is likely in December. “But it could limit how far rate guidance extends past year-end,” he said.Powell will host a press conference at 2:30 p.m. ET to explain the logic behind the rate decision and the outlook for rates. The National Association of Realtors will release its pending home sales report for September at 10 a.m. ET.Aside from the three megacap tech names, other prominent companies reporting their quarterly results are Caterpillar, American Electric, CVS Health, Etsy, GE Healthcare, GlaxoSmithKline, Kraft Heinz, Verizon, Carvana, Chipotle Mexican Grill, eBay, KLA Corp, MGM Resorts, ServiceNow, Starbucks, Transocean and Wolfspeed.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Other Markets Fared</h2>Crude oil futures are modestly higher early Wednesday as the commodity seeks to snap a three-session losing streak that took it below the $60 mark. Gold futures eased further, and the 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield remained below the 4% level. The U.S. dollar ticked up slightly ahead of the Fed meeting.Major Asian markets traded on a mixed note, with tech optimism lending support to some markets with heavy tech exposure. At the same time, the rest pulled back amid nervousness ahead of the Fed decision. Japan’s Nikkei 225 average climbed more than 2% to a fresh record following President Donald Trump’s visit to the country, which culminated in several trade agreements.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/rivian-pushes-federal-loan-drawdown-to-2028/cLGZfj9R3vZ">Rivian Pushes Federal Loan Drawdown To 2028, Just In Time For Georgia Factory Production Start</a>

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Nasdaq Futures Climb As AI Optimism Allays Rate Worries — Meta, Microsoft, Alphabet Report Earnings After Fed Decision

A strategist said AI innovation is viewed as transformative, and the market's forward multiple reflects this optimism, topping 23 times.

&nbsp;<ul><li>Fund manager Louis Navellier said there is clearly growing confidence that Trump is working effectively to negotiate agreements that benefit the U.S.</li><li>Five of the Magnificent Seven mega-cap names will release their financial results on Wednesday and Thursday.</li><li>The Fed meeting kicks off on Tuesday,&nbsp;with the rate decision expected on Wednesday afternoon.</li></ul>There could be a let-up in the scorching pace of gains witnessed in the past three sessions as the major index futures fluctuated around the unchanged line early Tuesday. Earnings could heavily influence the trading direction even as traders stay glued to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision due on Wednesday.Five of the Magnificent Seven mega-cap names will release their financial results on Wednesday and Thursday. Despite fears of margin erosion due to tariffs and higher costs, the net profit of S&amp;P 500 companies stayed above the five-year average for the sixth consecutive quarter, according to FactSet.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Futures Are Trading</h2>As of 2:15 a.m. ET on Tuesday, the Nasdaq 100, the S&amp;P 500, and Dow futures were little changed, while the Russell 2000 futures fell 0.32%.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>,&nbsp;an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, remained ‘bearish’ heading into Tuesday’s session. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index, elicited a ‘bearish’ sentiment among retailers, a deterioration from the ‘neutral’ sentiment seen a day ago. The message volume on the SPY stream remained ‘normal,’ while that on the QQQ stream ticked up to ‘high’ levels.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Markets Traded Monday</h2>Stocks set fresh highs yet again on Monday, as traders savored the positive outcome of the&nbsp; U.S.-China trade talks held over the weekend. The SPY, QQQ ETFs and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)</a> gained 1.18%, 1.78%&nbsp; and 0.66%, respectively, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IWM">iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)</a>, rose a more modest 0.35%.Fund manager Navellier said the catalyst is the news that negotiations with China over tariffs are expected to go well. “There is clearly a growing confidence that Trump is working effectively in negotiating for agreements that benefit the US,” he said, adding that the lack of tariff-fueled inflation and the massive amount of proposed investment in the US to avoid tariffs are the key here.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Key Catalysts To Watch Out For</h2>The Fed meeting kicks off on Tuesday,&nbsp;with the rate decision&nbsp;expected on Wednesday afternoon. The Conference Board is scheduled to release the results of its October consumer confidence survey at 10 a.m. ET. Economists, on average, expect the index to come in at 94, slightly lower than September’s 94.2.The S&amp;P Case-Shiller home price index for August is due at 9 a.m. ET.&nbsp;Among the key earnings reports for the day are those from D.R. Horton (DHI), JetBlue Airways (JBLU), PayPal (PYPL), Royal Caribbean (RCL), SoFi Technologies (SOFI), UnitedHealth (UNH), UPS (UPS), Caesars Entertainment (CZR), Electronic Arts (EA), Seagate (STX), Teradyne (TER) and Visa (V).<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Other Markets Fared</h2>Crude oil futures continued to slide early Tuesday, gold futures extended their downtrend, dropping below the $4,000 psychological level, and the 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield remained&nbsp;below 4%. The U.S. dollar was weaker against most major currencies amid expectations of a Fed rate cut.The major Asian markets pulled back amid some profit-taking, as traders moved to the sidelines ahead of key U.S. tech earnings and the Fed rate decision.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/united-health-stock-in-spotlight-ahead-of-earnings/cLGjdPnR3uH">UnitedHealth Stock In Spotlight Ahead Of Earnings: Retail Traders Bet On Recovery After ‘Kitchen-Sink’ Q2</a>

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&nbsp;<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>A Chinese official said the two sides reached a preliminary consensus on a host of topics, including export controls, fentanyl, and shipping levies, following a 2-day meeting over the weekend.</li><li>The market bulldozed its way to new highs last week, buoyed by hopes of a U.S.-China deal, earnings, and a tame inflation report.</li><li>The week will also feature earnings from big tech companies Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon.</li></ul>U.S. stocks appear on track to build on their record gains,&nbsp;after the U.S. and China agreed on the framework of a trade deal, and amid optimism about big tech earnings due this week. The tame September inflation report released on Friday should keep hopes of a rate cut alive as the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (FOMC), led by Chair Jerome Powell, meets this week to discuss rates.According to the FedWatch Tool, which factors in futures traders' expectations, a 25 basis-point cut is likely following the 2-day meeting that kicks off on Tuesday.&nbsp;The week will also witness earnings from big tech companies Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Futures Are Trading</h2>As of 4 a.m., ET on Monday, the Nasdaq 100 and Russell 2000 futures jumped over 1% and the S&amp;P 500 and Dow futures climbed 0.84% and 0.66%, respectively.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>,&nbsp;an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, remained ‘bearish’ heading into Monday’s session. Retail held a ‘bearish’ view on the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index, although sentiment saw a modicum of improvement to the ‘neutral’ mood from the ‘bearish’ disposition seen a day ago. The message volumes on both streams remained ‘normal.’<h2 class="st-heading-2">The China Tidings</h2>Following two days of talks between high-level delegations from the U.S. and China in Malaysia, which concluded on Sunday, both sides struck a&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-china-trade-talks-huge-groundbreaking-moment-for-tech-sector-says-analyst/cLGitJjR3tU">positive note.</a> While a Chinese official said the two sides reached a preliminary consensus on a host of topics, including export controls, fentanyl, and shipping levies, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that the two sides had a “very good two days.”Speaking to CBS, Bessent said, “I would believe that the so it would be an extra 100% from where we are now, and I believe that that is effectively off the table.” “So I would expect that the threat of the 100% has gone away, as has the threat of the immediate imposition of the Chinese initiating a worldwide export control regime.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Markets Traded Last Week</h2>The market bulldozed its way to new highs, with the S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq Composite, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones Industrial Average closing higher for a second straight week. All three averages are now perched in record territory. Hopes concerning a U.S.-China deal, earnings catalysts, and a tame inflation report triggered strong buying interest in the market.For the week ended Oct. 24, the SPY, QQQ,&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IWM">iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)</a> climbed 1.94%, 2.18%, 2.47% and 2.26%, respectively.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Key Catalysts To Watch Out For</h2>In the absence of any significant economic catalysts due to the government shutdown that is now into its 27th day, traders will likely focus on earnings reports from Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), Agilysys (AGYS), Bed Bath &amp; Beyond (BBBY), Nucor (NUE), NXP Semiconductor (NXPI), Whirlpool (WHR), and Rambus (RMBS).&nbsp;In a post on X, the ortfolio manager and founder of Niles Investment Management,&nbsp;Dan Niles,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/DanielTNiles/status/1982591985115619358">said</a> he looks for the market melt up to continue this week, driven by a likely Fed rate cut and winding down of quantitative easing, solid earnings in aggregate from 5 of the Magnificent Seven companies, and a positive meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Thursday.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Other Markets Fared</h2>Amid the risk-on mood set by the U.S.-China trade talks, crude oil futures traded flat early Monday, gold futures slipped below $4,100, and the 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield rose above 4%. The U.S. dollar was marginally lower against most major counterparts, with the U.S. Dollar Index trading below the ‘99’ mark.The major Asian markets rallied across the board amid rising risk appetite, driven by waning geopolitical worries.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/ai-rwa-retail-traders-bet-on-massive-short-squeeze-as-1-for-50-reverse-split-kicks-in/cLGiCfAR3Mb">AiRWA Retail Traders Bet On Massive Short Squeeze As 1-for-50 Reverse Split Kicks In</a>

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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Skyrocket After Last Week’s Record-Setting Rally As US-China Deal Hopes Buoy Sentiment: Portfolio Manager Expects Market Melt-up To Continue

The market bulldozed its way to new highs last week, buoyed by hopes of a U.S.-China deal, earnings, and a tame inflation report.

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Index Set To Clock Fresh Records: What’s Driving Sentiment

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The major averages are on track to record gains for a second straight week as earnings optimism and geopolitical concerns abate.</li><li>With the government shutdown continuing, the release of the September consumer price inflation report, due Friday, has been temporarily suspended.</li><li>The upcoming week could pose a key test for markets, given that several high-profile, heavily weighted tech names are due to announce quarterly results.</li></ul>U.S. stocks are primed to close the week on an upbeat note, with the major index futures firmly in the green. All three major averages — the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite — are on track to record gains for a second straight week as earnings optimism and geopolitical concerns abate.Intel's (INTC) robust results, reported after the market closed on Thursday, should buoy sentiment toward the tech stocks in Friday's session. The upcoming week could pose a key test for markets, given several high-profile, heavily weighted tech names, including Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), Microsoft (MSFT) and Alphabet (GOOGL) (GOOG) are all due to announce their quarterly results.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Futures Are Trading</h2>As of 2 a.m. ET on Friday, the Nasdaq 100 and Russell 2000 futures rose about 0.35% and the S&amp;P 500 and Dow futures rose 0.23% and 0.14%.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>,&nbsp;an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, remained ‘bearish’ heading into Friday’s session. Retail also held a ‘bearish’ view on the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index, although sentiment saw a modicum of improvement from the ‘extremely bearish’ mood seen a day ago. The message volume on both streams dropped to ‘normal’ levels.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Markets Traded On Thursday</h2>Stocks advanced notably on Thursday, as traders reacted to the news that high-level delegations from both China and the U.S. would thrash out differences over tariffs at a meeting to be held during the weekend in Malaysia. Trump also confirmed that he would meet with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, during his diplomatic trip to South Korea next week. Energy, industrial, IT, and materials stocks led from the front, while defensive sectors such as consumer staples, real estate, and utilities saw slight weakness.The QQQ and SPY ETFs gained 0.44% and 0.59%, respectively. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IWM">iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)</a> rallied 1.27% and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)</a> rose a more modest 0.32%.The outlook could be rosier, going by historical data shared by Carson Group Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick. He noted that “November is the best month for stocks since 1950, second best month the past 20 years, best month the past decade, and third best in a post-election year.”<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Ryan_Detrick_chart_png_89bd807856.webp" alt="Ryan-Detrick-chart.png"><h2 class="st-heading-2">Key Catalysts To Watch Out For</h2> With the government shutdown continuing, the release of the September consumer price inflation report, due Friday, has been temporarily suspended. S&amp;P is scheduled to release its flash manufacturing and services purchasing managers’ indices (PMIs) for October at 9:45 a.m. ET. The manufacturing PMI is expected to edge down to 51.8 from 52 in September, and the services PMI is estimated to have slipped to 54 from 54.2.The University of Michigan’s flash consumer sentiment index for October is expected to edge down to 54.9 from September’s 55.Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH), General Dynamics (GD), Illinois Tool Works (ITW), and Procter &amp; Gamble (PF)&nbsp; are among the companies reporting their quarterly results before the market opens on Friday.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Other Markets Fared</h2>Crude oil futures slipped amid profit-taking early Friday, following the week’s substantial advance. On Thursday, oil settled up 5.6% on Trump’s sanctions against Russian oil companies. Gold futures also pulled back. The 10-year U.S. Treasury note is marginally higher early Friday following Thursday’s rise. The U.S. dollar was slightly firmer against other major currencies.Most major Asian markets advanced, encouraged by Wall Street’s firmer close overnight, but the Australian, Taiwanese, and Indian markets experienced losses.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp; <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/alphabet-apple-meta-lead-private-funding-for-trump-s-white-house-ballroom/cLGJQyRR3s4">Alphabet, Apple, Meta Lead Private Funding For Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ $250M White House Ballroom Project, Donor List Reveals</a>

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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Climb As Market Eyes Yet Another Weekly Gain— Strategist Suggests Rally May Have More Legs 

The major averages are on track to record gains for a second straight week as earnings optimism and geopolitical concerns abate.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Earnings from IBM (IBM) and Tesla (TSLA) have largely disappointed investors.</li><li>Fed Governor Michael Barr is due to make a public appearance at 10:25 a.m. ET.</li><li>Morgan Stanley Chief Equity Strategist Mike Wilson sees a bit of frothiness in equity markets at the moment.</li></ul>U.S. stocks are heading for a mixed start on Thursday after the major indices settled the previous session firmly in the red. Barring a couple of catalysts on the economic front, the market is left to the mercy of the ongoing earnings news flow as it struggles to take its next step amid the geopolitical challenges.&nbsp;IBM (IBM) and Tesla (TSLA), two key earnings the market looked forward to, disappointed investors. European chipmaker STMicroelectronics (STM) lowered its annual forecast, blaming the predicament on a softer auto and industrial machinery end-market backdrop.Energy stocks could be in the spotlight on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump announced sanctions against Russian oil giants. After Wednesday’s 1.2% rally, the WTI-grade light-sweet crude rose about 3.75% early Thursday, topping the $60 mark for the first time in about two weeks.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Futures Are Trading</h2>As of 3:10 a.m. ET on Thursday, the Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.26% and the S&amp;P 500 futures added 0.17%, while the Russell 2000 futures jumped 0.56%. On the other hand, the Dow futures slipped 0.05%.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>,&nbsp;an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, ticked up slightly and yet was ‘bearish’ heading into Thursday’s session. Retail, however, continued to hold an ‘extremely bearish’ view on the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index. The message volume on both streams remained ‘high.’<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Markets Traded On Wednesday</h2>Stocks put up a lackadaisical performance on Wednesday as traders reacted to mixed earnings reports, the U.S.-China trade tensions, and the continuing government shutdown. Consumer discretionary, industrial, IT, and communication stocks fell sharply, while energy stocks saw noteworthy buying.The QQQ and SPY ETFs declined 0.96% and 0.52%, respectively. ETF ended flat. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IWM">iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)</a> slumped 1.48%, reflecting the weakness in the small-cap space, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)</a> pulled back by 0.73% as the Dow Jones Industrial Average retreated from a record.Morgan Stanley Chief Equity Strategist Mike Wilson sees a bit of frothiness in the equity markets at the moment. Therefore, a 10%-15% correction in the S&amp;P 500 is not only possible but would be normal at this stage of a new bull market, he said. The strategist highlighted the escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions, increased stress in funding markets, and the rolling over of Morgan Stanley’s earnings revision breadth metric after its historic rise since April.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Bottom line, I believe a new bull market began in April with a new rolling economic and earnings recovery that is now quite nascent,” he said, adding that “even new bull markets have corrections along the way, and that certain conditions argue we are at risk for the first tradable one since April.”“Keep your powder dry in the near term for what should be a great buying opportunity, if it arrives,” he added.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Key Catalysts To Watch Out For</h2>Among the key earnings due for the day are American Airlines (AAL), Alaska Air (ALK), AutoNation (AN), Dow (DOW), Hasbro (HAS), Honeywell (HON), Imax (IMAX), T-Mobile US (TMUS), Union Pacific (UNP), Baker Hughes (BKR), Ford Motor (F), Sallie Mae (SLM), VeriSign (VRSN) and Western Union (WU).The National Association of Realtors’ existing home sales report for September is due at 10 a.m. ET, with the headline number expected to come in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.06 million units compared to 4 million units in August.Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr is due to make a public appearance at 10:25 a.m. ET.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Other Markets Fared</h2>Gold futures moved higher early Thursday, although trading notably below the all-time high of $4,398 seen last Friday. The 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield continued to languish below the 4% level. The U.S. dollar has firmed against most of its counterparts.Most major Asian markets traded in a lackluster manner, with the Japanese Nikkei 225 retreating sharply and most others either declining or showing only modest strength. Geopolitical challenges and Wall Street’s negative performance overnight dented sentiment among domestic traders.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/core-scientific-stock-heads-for-worst-week-in-nearly-3-months/cLG447SR3Ad">Core Scientific Stock Heads For Worst Week In Nearly 3 Months Amid Crypto Selloff, CoreWeave Deal Uncertainty — But Retail Stays Upbeat</a>

Dow, Nasdaq 100 Futures Diverge As Traders Digest Earnings — Strategist Flags Risk Of First Correction Since April But Advises Seizing ‘Buying Opportunities’

Earnings from IBM (IBM) and Tesla (TSLA) have largely disappointed investors.

Dow, Nasdaq 100 Futures Diverge As Traders Digest Earnings 

&nbsp;<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>On Tuesday, the Dow closed at a fresh record just below the 47,000 psychological barrier,</li><li>Traders await another batch of earnings, including from market heavyweight Tesla (TSLA).</li><li>The economic calendar remains thin amid the government shutdown.</li></ul>The major stock futures point to a higher opening after Tuesday’s mixed performance, as the U.S.-China trade tensions and the government shutdown continue to simmer on. The positive signal has come despite adverse reactions to earnings reports from Netflix (NFLX) and Texas Instruments (TXN).Traders also await another earnings deluge, including from market heavyweight Tesla (TSLA), while the economic calendar remains thin amid the government shutdown.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Futures Are Trading</h2>As of 2:50 a.m. ET on Wednesday, the S&amp;P 500, Dow, Nasdaq 100 and Russell 2000 futures were all modestly higher. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>,&nbsp;an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, remained ‘extremely bearish’ heading into Wednesday’s session. Retail also held an ‘extremely bearish’ view on the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index. The message volume on both streams remained ‘high.’<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Market Traded Tuesday</h2>Strong earnings from legacy blue-chip stocks such as Coca-Cola (KO) and 3M Co. (MMM) helped mitigate the weakness seen among communication services, utility and material names. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a fresh record just below the 47,000 psychological barrier, although it did breach the mark intraday, and the S&amp;P 500 Index ended flat with a positive bias. On the other hand, the Nasdaq Composite and the Russell 2000 indices settled lower.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;rose 0.47%, while the SPY ETF ended flat. The QQQ ETF and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IWM">iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)</a> fell 0.03% and 0.47%, respectively. Fund manager Louis Navellier shrugged off Tuesday’s decline as a digestive move after Monday’s substantial gains. Pointing to earnings reports from GE Aerospace (GE), Coca-Cola and General Motors (GM), he noted that earnings continue to come in strong.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Key Catalysts To Watch Out For</h2>While focusing on the stock reaction to earnings released after the market close on Tuesday, traders will also sift through the quarterly reports from AT&amp;T (T), GE Vernova (GEV) and&nbsp; Northern Trust (NTRS), all due before the market open.Aside from Tesla, the other prominent names reporting after Wednesday’s close are Alcoa (AA), IBM (IBM), Lam Research (LRCX), Las Vegas Sands (LVS), and O’Reilly Auto (ORLY).On the economic front, Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr is scheduled to speak at 4 p.m. ET.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Other Markets Fared</h2>Crude oil continued to be on the path to recovery and rose nearly 2% early Wednesday. Gold futures recovered from Tuesday’s almost 6% slump. The 10-year U.S. Treasury note edged up early Wednesday after remaining at a sub-4% mark in the previous two sessions. The U.S. dollar traded nearly flat against most major currencies.Most major Asian markets declined on Wednesday amid risk-off sentiment due to the uncertainties. The U.S.-China trade impasse worsened after President Donald Trump hinted that his proposed meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, may not proceed.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/yyai-stock-rockets-after-insider-buying-reveal/cLGPzsKR3pn">YYAI Stock Rockets After Insider Buying Reveal: Retail Trader FOMO Builds</a>

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on September 17, 2025, in New York City. 

S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Climb Despite Netflix Q3 Letdown: Strategist Says Market In Digestive Phase

Traders await another batch of earnings, including from market heavyweight Tesla (TSLA).

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>President Donald Trump’s softened stance against China and optimism concerning earnings could buoy sentiment, but the government shutdown continues.</li><li>The Conference Board is scheduled to release its leading economic index (LEI) for October at 10 a.m. ET.</li><li>Zions Bancorp, which came under significant selling pressure last week following the disclosure of a $50 million loss on two commercial and industrial loans, is due to report its quarterly results.</li></ul>U.S. stocks are on track to record&nbsp;successive gains, with the index futures pointing to a moderately higher opening, heading into Monday’s session. President Donald Trump’s softened stance against China and optimism concerning earnings could buoy sentiment, but the government shutdown continues.About 12% of the S&amp;P 500 companies have reported their earnings so far, and 86% of these companies have reported earnings upside and 86% reported topline outperformance, according to FactSet’s Earnings Insight&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://advantage.factset.com/hubfs/Website/Resources%20Section/Research%20Desk/Earnings%20Insight/EarningsInsight_101725B.pdf">report.</a> The blended earnings per share growth for S&amp;P 500 companies is expected at 8.5% for the third quarter, and if the actuals align with expectations,&nbsp; corporate earnings would have grown for nine straight quarters.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Futures Are Trading</h2>As of 2:25 a.m. ET on Monday, the Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.42% and the S&amp;P 500 futures and Dow futures rose about 0.30%, while the Russell 2000 futures climbed 0.59%.How Market Traded Last WeekIn the week ended Oct. 17, the market overcame China trade jitters and concerns stirred by warnings from some SMID-cap banks amid tech optimism and rate cut hopes. The major averages ended with weekly gains, reversing from the previous week’s declines.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> climbed 1.74% and 2.45%, respectively. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IWM">iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)</a> surged 2.36%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)&nbsp;</a>rose 1.56%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Key Catalysts To Watch Out For</h2>The week’s economic catalysts comprise a few Fed speeches, S&amp;P’s flash manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for October, the University of Michigan’s preliminary consumer sentiment reading for October, the September existing home sales report, and the September consumer price inflation report.On Monday, the Conference Board is scheduled to release its leading economic index (LEI) for October at 10 a.m. ET. Economists, on average, expect the index to fall 0.3% month-over-month, following a 0.5% drop in August.Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF), Steel Dynamics (STLD), Wintrust Financial (WTFC) and Zions Bancorp (ZION), which came under significant selling pressure last week following the disclosure of a $50 million loss on two commercial and industrial loans, are due to report their quarterly results on Monday.Among the notable companies reporting this week are Tesla, Netflix and IBM.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Other Markets Fared</h2>Crude oil futures came under further selling pressure in the Asian session, while gold futures recovered from their slump on Friday. The 10-year U.S. Treasury note rose further above the 4% mark early Monday. The U.S. dollar fell modestly against most major currencies.Most major Asian markets advanced on Monday, with Wall Street’s positive move on Friday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 leading from the front amid hopes that Sanae Takaichi, a fiscal dove, would take over as Prime Minister. China's GDP growth&nbsp;data and easing fears about an aggravation in the tariff stand-off between China and the U.S. also lent support.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/apple-s-i-phone-17-sales-off-to-robust-start-report/ch6ClGMR3oY">Apple’s iPhone 17 Sales Off To Robust Start In Key Markets With Momentum Continuing Into October: Report</a>

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on October 01, 2025, in New York City.

Nasdaq Futures Point Higher Amid Trump’s Softer China Stance, Earnings Optimism

President Donald Trump’s softened stance against China and optimism concerning earnings could buoy sentiment, but the government shutdown continues.

S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Futures Point To Strong Start For Wall Street This Week 

American Battery Technology Company (ABAT), which manufactures and recycles battery materials in the U.S., is on track to extend its two-day slide, with the stock plunging over 26% in Friday’s early premarket session.On Thursday, ABAT plunged 36.65%, with the downside accompanied by nearly five times the average volume, after the company disclosed in an 8-K filing that the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) has notified it regarding the termination of a $57.75 million award, effective at the end of the budget period ending Aug. 31. The company said it has submitted an appeal to the termination.&nbsp;The government funding was initially approved for a project for the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of a commercial-scale facility for the manufacturing of battery cathode-grade lithium hydroxide. The company’s cost share was $57.75 million. As of Oct. 9, when the company was notified, about $52 million of the grant was outstanding.&nbsp;Undeterred by the adverse development, American Battery published the Technical Report and Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) for the Tonopah Flats Lithium Project (TFLP) near Tonopah, Nevada. The company stated that the study confirmed the project's economic potential and potential strategic importance as a cornerstone of the domestic critical mineral lithium supply chain.Retail users&nbsp;on&nbsp;Stocktwits have largely overlooked the cancellation of the government grant. Sentiment toward the American Battery stock has remained mostly ‘extremely bullish’ over the past month amid the U.S.-China standoff over rare earth imports from the Asian nation. The message volume on the stream was also ‘extremely high.’<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:618/51;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_10_17_at_4_09_46_AM_png_f4fc2d94cc.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-10-17 at 4.09.46 AM.png" width="618" height="51"><figcaption>ABAT sentiment and message volume as of 4:10 a.m. ET, Oct 17 | source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>One watcher attributed the premarket sell-off in American Battery stock partly to the sharp plunge in futures ahead of Friday’s open.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/ThaDankles/message/632695820</stembedurl>Another user suggested that China buy 20% of the company.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Peeyes/message/632694772</stembedurl>A third user looked for dip-buying. “Anything below my average cost is considered [an] accumulation zone. Buying more next week,” they said.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/FE_goliath/message/632691207</stembedurl>ABAT stock has gained nearly 131% this year, even after accounting for the two-day sell-off seen since Wednesday.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nasdaq-s-and-p-500-futures-slide-as-banking-woes-add-to-geopolitical-concerns-strategist-flags-2-catalysts-to-revive-market-mojo/ch6rzY5R3FS">&nbsp;Nasdaq, S&amp;P 500 Futures Slide As Banking Woes Add To Geopolitical Concerns — Strategist Flags 2 Catalysts To Revive Market Mojo</a>

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American Battery’s Meltdown Deepens: Stock Craters Over 26% Premarket, Retail Traders Bet On Rebound

Retail users on Stocktwits have largely overlooked the cancellation of the government grant. 

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