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Oracle Corp. engages in the provision of products and services that address aspects of corporate information technology environments, including applications and infrastructure technologies. It operates through the following business segments: Cloud and License, Hardware, and Services. The Cloud and License segment markets, sells, and delivers enterprise applications and infrastructure technologies through cloud and on-premise deployment models including cloud services and license support offerings. The Hardware segment provides infrastructure technologies including Oracle Engineered Systems, servers, storage, industry-specific hardware, operating systems, virtualization, management, and other hardware-related software. The Services segment offers consulting, advanced support, and education services. The company was founded by Lawrence Joseph Ellison, Robert Nimrod Miner, and Edward A. Oates on June 16, 1977 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

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Oracle is trending amid news of a finalized deal for a U.S. joint venture to manage TikTok's American operations, with Oracle as a key investor and cloud provider. This significant development is fueling bullish sentiment and community discussions about a potential short squeeze, as investors see it as a strong validation for Oracle's Cloud Infrastructure and its role in AI growth.

CoreWeave, Inc. engages in the powers of the creation and delivery of the intelligence that drives innovation. It offers a solution used by organizations of all sizes that require sophisticated AI computing, from the largest of enterprises to small, well-funded start-ups. The company was founded by Michael Intrator, Brian Venturo, and Brannin McBee on September 21, 2017 and is headquartered in Livingston, NJ.

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CoreWeave Inc

CoreWeave is trending due to its new contract with the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission, validating its role as a key AI infrastructure provider. This news has ignited strong bullish sentiment, with many anticipating a significant short squeeze and comparing it to Palantir's government contract success. However, a vocal bearish contingent remains, highlighting concerns about the company's debt and valuation, suggesting skepticism about the rally's sustainability.

NIKE, Inc. engages in the design, development, marketing, and sale of athletic footwear, apparel, accessories, equipment, and services. It operates through the following segments: North America, Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), Greater China, Asia Pacific and Latin America (APLA), Global Brand Divisions, Converse, and Corporate. The North America, EMEA, Greater China, and APLA segments refer to the design, development, marketing, and selling of athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. The Global Brand Divisions segment represents its NIKE Brand licensing businesses. The Converse segment designs, markets, licenses, and sells casual sneakers, apparel, and accessories. The Corporate segment is composed of unallocated general and administrative expenses. The company was founded by William Jay Bowerman and Philip Hampson Knight on January 25, 1964 and is headquartered in Beaverton, OR.

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Nike is trending after its recent earnings report, which, despite strong North America performance, revealed a significant decline in China sales and ongoing impact from tariffs, leading to a notable share price drop. The community is actively debating these headwinds, coupled with widespread criticism of management's conference call commentary and concerns about increasing competition from other athletic apparel brands. This has created a divided sentiment, with some investors seeing a prime buying opportunity while others anticipate further declines.

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 Automotive Inc

Rivian is experiencing significant upward momentum driven by multiple analyst upgrades and the rollout of its expanded Universal Hands-Free driving feature, dramatically increasing autonomous capability across millions of road miles. The community is actively discussing bullish signals, anticipating future growth from its in-house AI chip development and the highly awaited R2 vehicle launch. This excitement is fueling conversations about potential short squeezes and a re-evaluation of the stock in the evolving EV and autonomy sector.

Intuitive Machines, Inc. is a space exploration, infrastructure, and services company, which engages in contributing to the establishment of cislunar infrastructure and helping to develop cislunar and deep space commerce. It offers space products and services. The company was founded by Stephen J. Altemus, Kam Ghaffarian, and Timothy P. Crain in 2013 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

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Intuitive Machines Inc

Intuitive Machines (LUNR) is experiencing heightened investor attention amid intense anticipation for NASA's forthcoming Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services (LTVS) contract award, potentially worth billions. Community discussion is buzzing around the company's strong positioning to win this contract, supported by a recent bullish KeyBanc initiation, the confirmation of Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator, and broader executive orders accelerating lunar exploration. Many believe these catalysts, alongside a potential short squeeze, could propel LUNR's valuation higher as the space economy heats up.

Super Micro Computer, Inc. engages in the distribution and manufacture of information technology solutions and other computer products. Its products include twin solutions, MP servers, GPU and coprocessor, MicroCloud, AMD solutions, power supplies, SuperServer, storage, motherboards, chassis, super workstations, accessories, SuperRack and server management products. The company was founded by Charles Liang, Yih-Shyan Liaw, Sara Liu, and Chiu-Chu Liu Liang in September 1993 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Super Micro Computer Inc

Super Micro Computer is trending amid sharp debate, with investors weighing its role as a key AI infrastructure supplier against ongoing concerns regarding recent market volatility and some analyst skepticism. The community is actively discussing perceived undervaluation, strong AI server demand, and hopes for a significant rebound, despite criticisms around past financial reporting and management actions. As a leader in liquid-cooled AI server technology, particularly for large-scale data centers and government contracts, the stock remains a focal point for both long-term growth believers and those fearing further short-term pressure.

Flora Growth Corp. engages in the production of organic cannabis and pharmaceutical-grade medical products. It operates through the following segments: House of Brands and Commercial and Wholesale. The House of Brands segment includes multiple categories including food and beverage, nutraceuticals, cannabis accessories and technology, personal care and wellness. The Commercial and Wholesale segment includes distribution of pharmaceutical products to international markets. The company was founded on March 13, 2019 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Flora Growth Corp

Flora Growth Corp. (FLGC) is trending due to a significant strategic pivot, rebranding as ZeroStack and focusing on an AI and blockchain treasury strategy, backed by a substantial $401 million in funding largely composed of digital assets. The community is actively discussing the company's notably low share float and the potential for a massive short squeeze, drawing parallels to other volatile microcap runners. This transformation from a cannabis firm to a crypto-AI player is generating considerable speculative interest among investors.

Ripple is the catchall name for the cryptocurrency platform, the transactional protocol for which is actually XRP, in the same fashion as Ethereum is the name for the platform that facilitates trades in Ether. Like other cryptocurrencies, Ripple is built atop the idea of a distributed ledger network which requires various parties to participate in validating transactions, rather than any singular centralized authority. That facilitates transactions all over the world, and transfer fees are far cheaper than the likes of bitcoin. Unlike other cryptocurrencies, XRP transfers are effectively immediate, requiring no typical confirmation time.  Ripple was originally founded by a single company, Ripple Labs, and continues to be backed by it, rather than the larger network of developers that continue bitcoin’s development. It also doesn’t have a fluctuating amount of its currency in existence. Where bitcoin has a continually growing pool with an eventual maximum, and Ethereum theoretically has no limit, Ripple was created with all of its 100 billion XRP tokens right out of the gate. That number is maintained with no mining and most of the tokens are owned and held by Ripple Labs itself — around 60 billion at the latest count.  Even at the recently reduced value of around half a dollar per XRP, that means Ripple Labs is currently sitting on around $20 billion worth of the cryptocurrency (note: Ripple’s price crashed hard recently, and may be worth far less than $60 billion by time you read this). It holds 55 billion XRP in an escrow account, which allows it to sell up to a billion per month if it so chooses in order to fund new projects and acquisitions. Selling such an amount would likely have a drastic effect on the cryptocurrency’s value, and isn’t something Ripple Labs plans to do anytime soon.  In actuality, Ripple Labs is looking to leverage the technology behind XRP to allow for faster banking transactions around the world. While Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are built on the idea of separating financial transactions from the financial organizations of traditional currencies, Ripple is almost the opposite in every sense.  XRP by Ripple price can be found on this page alongside the market capitalization and additional stats.

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XRP is trending amid robust institutional interest, evidenced by its Spot ETFs recording consistent positive inflows and sparking discussions about a potential supply shock from dwindling exchange reserves. While some in the community voice frustration over price dips and market manipulation concerns, a strong segment maintains conviction in XRP's long-term utility for global payments, closely watching broader market events like potential shifts in Japan's monetary policy.

FedEx Corp. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of transportation, e-commerce, business services, and business solutions. It operates through the following segments: FedEx Express, FedEx Freight, Corporate, Other, and Eliminations. The FedEx Express segment offers transportation and delivery services. The FedEx Freight segment refers to freight transportation services to business and residences. The FedEx Services segment includes sales, marketing, information technology, communications, customer service, technical support, billing and collection services, and certain back-office functions that support the company's operating segments. The Corporate, Other, and Eliminations segment is involved in the corporate headquarters costs for executive officers and certain legal and finance functions, as well as certain other costs and credits not attributed to the firm's core business. The company was founded by Frederick Wallace Smith on June 18, 1971, and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

Fedex Corp

FedEx is trending after reporting strong quarterly earnings that surpassed estimates and raising its full-year guidance, largely attributed to successful cost-cutting measures. This positive news has ignited bullish sentiment among some, anticipating further upside and analyst upgrades, while others remain cautious, highlighting potential headwinds from trade policy changes and structural challenges in the freight segment.

SoundHound AI, Inc. engages in the development, owning, and commercialization of voice, sound, and natural language artificial intelligence technologies and related activities. The company was founded on September 2, 2005 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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SoundHound AI is actively debated following analyst upgrades and its CEO's recent media appearances, which highlighted strategic partnerships for voice AI solutions like OpenTable and healthcare integrations. While bulls anticipate a significant rally driven by high short interest and long-term AI growth, many in the community are frustrated by persistent underperformance, raising concerns about "pump and dump" patterns and demanding clearer communication on profitability and "big tech" collaborations. This polarizing sentiment persists amidst broader market shifts influencing AI sector valuations.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized major defense contractors last month, saying the Pentagon plans to shift away from a system dominated by limited competition.</li><li>The U.S. House of Representatives approved a sweeping defense policy bill last week, authorizing a record $901 billion in annual military funding.</li><li>Lockheed Martin, the top defense contractor, returned approximately $1.8 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.</li></ul>U.S. President Donald Trump is planning to issue an executive order that would limit dividends, buybacks, and executive pay for defense contractors, whose projects are facing cost overruns and delays.Reuters News <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/trump-plans-financial-restrictions-late-overbudget-defense-contractors-sources-2025-12-17/">reported</a>, citing two sources, that the proposal will likely be tied to a Treasury Department initiative, and industry groups have been on high alert about it. The news agency added that it could not determine precisely how the order would compel defense firms to enact any restrictions. The report stated that the order's language could still change.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Delivery Delays</h2>Trump, his allies, and the Pentagon have repeatedly aired their grievances about delays and cost overruns in defense projects. &nbsp;"They're brilliant, but they make it too slow, and we have to step them up and let them make it at a much higher rate," Trump said in July, about defense contractors. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also criticized major defense contractors last month, saying the Pentagon plans to shift away from a system dominated by limited competition and instead tap into a broader range of startups.The reports come as the U.S. House of Representatives approved a sweeping defense policy bill last week, authorizing a record $901 billion in annual military funding. Trump and his allies want to hasten military equipment procurement amid a rise in tensions with Venezuela, the threats posed by China in the Asia-Pacific region, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Top 5 Defense Firms’ Shareholder Returns</h2>Lockheed Martin, the top defense contractor, returned approximately $1.8 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, bringing the year-to-date total to $4.6 billion, or 110% of free cash flow. The firm also boosted its dividend for the 23rd consecutive year, raising it to $3.45 per share in October, while simultaneously approving a share buyback program of up to $2 billion.Lockheed’s F-35 fighter jet program is one of the costliest in military history and has often been cited by Trump’s allies as a challenge to on-time deliveries. The firm also lost out to Boeing earlier this year in a competition for a new sixth-generation fighter jet for the U.S. military.Another defense contractor, RTX, deployed $900 million in dividends in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, after two consecutive quarters of shareholder returns at similar levels. The company has prioritized debt paydown over buybacks this year, but analysts expect the pace of share repurchases to increase next year.&nbsp;The Arlington, Virginia-based company has faced production challenges with the U.S. Navy’s leading air-defense missile SM-6, a system viewed as critical to countering a Chinese weapon often described as an “aircraft carrier killer.”Northrop Grumman, which is in charge of the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program that will replace aging Minuteman III missiles, paid a total of $2.13 billion in buybacks and dividends till Sept. 30. However, the U.S. military noted last year that the Minuteman program will be years behind schedule and 81% over budget.Another contractor, General Dynamics, has spent nearly $1.79 billion on dividends and buybacks through Sept. 28. The company is working to develop the Navy's Virginia-class attack submarines and the new Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines, both of which have faced supply chain issues and workforce shortages.&nbsp;Boeing, which has grappled with its own problems in its commercial division, has also faced delays with its Air Force One replacement jets. However, the planemaker has paused dividends and buybacks since 2020 and aims to resume shareholder returns once cash flow is positive.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-holders-jumped-into-the-fire-peter-schiff-says-amid-silver-s-record-run/cLeO4XbREpZ">Bitcoin Holders Jumped From The ‘Frying Pan Into the Fire,’ Peter Schiff Says Amid Silver’s Record Run</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Northrop Grumman Corp. engages in the provision of advanced aircraft systems. It operates through the following segments: Aeronautics Systems, Defense Systems, Mission Systems, and Space Systems. The Aeronautics Systems segment is involved in the design, development, production, integration, sustainment, and modernization of advanced aircraft systems for the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, other U.S. government agencies, and international customers. The Defense Systems segment includes integrated battle management systems, weapons systems and aircraft, and mission systems sustainment and modernization. The Mission Systems segment offers advanced mission solutions and multifunction systems, primarily for the U.S. defense and intelligence community, and international customers. The Space Systems segment delivers end-to-end mission solutions through the design, development, integration, production and operation of space, missile defense, launch and strategic missile systems for national security, civil government, commercial, and international customers. The company was founded by John K. Northrop, Thomas V. Jones, and Kent Kresa in 1939 and is headquartered in Falls Church, VA.

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