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

Tilray Brands Inc

Tilray is trending amid speculation that cannabis rescheduling may be imminent, with some anticipating a resulting sector-wide surge. The community is actively discussing the potential impact of a presidential executive order on tax relief and banking access. Some investors are optimistic about a short squeeze, while others remain cautious due to the company's history.

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.

ARB IOT Group Ltd

ARBB is trending due to speculation of a potential short squeeze, driven by its low float and recent AI deal. Community members are actively discussing key breakout levels and anticipating a significant price surge. The stock is drawing comparisons to other low-float runners, fueling excitement around potential for substantial gains.

NuScale Power Corp. provides proprietary and innovative advanced small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear technology, with a mission to help power the global energy transition by delivering safe, scalable, and reliable carbon-free energy. Its products include VOYGR SMR Plants and Energy Exploration (E2) Centers. The company was founded by José N. Reyes in 2007 and is headquartered in Corvallis, OR.

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NuScale Power Corp

NuScale Power ($SMR) is trending due to discussions around its potential role in powering AI data centers and a recent agreement with the Tennessee Valley Authority, though concerns persist around its financial performance and Fluor's stake monetization. The community is weighing the company's regulatory advantages and the increasing need for SMR technology against factors like potential share dilution and competition in the sector. Recent analyst target price reductions and overall nuclear sector bearishness may also be contributing to the conversation.

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

Aurora Cannabis Inc

Aurora Cannabis is trending amidst reports that Trump may consider rescheduling marijuana, potentially affecting taxation and medical access. The community is discussing the potential impact of this policy change and whether it will be a "sell the news" event. Scanners continue to light up as cannabis tickers show increased interest in response to the news.

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 trending due to positive reactions to its AI and autonomy day, with discussions focusing on the potential of its new in-house AI chip and self-driving capabilities. The community is weighing the company's advancements against competitors like Tesla and speculating on a possible short squeeze. Some investors are concerned about cash burn and the timeline for seeing returns on these new technologies.

BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. engages in identifying and advancing transformative medicines to treat patients who suffer from Mendelian diseases. Its pipeline of development programs includes product candidates ranging from early discovery to late-stage development. The company was founded by Charles Homcy, Francis Patrick McCormick, Philip Reilly, and Neil Kumar in 2015 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

BridgeBio Pharma Inc

BBIO is trending due to analyst upgrades and positive sentiment around the launch of Attruby, with the community actively discussing its potential to outperform competitors and the impact of upcoming Phase 3 readouts. Community members are weighing its growth potential in the context of a potentially undervalued biotech, while also considering the potential for acquisition by a major pharmaceutical company. Actionable trade alerts highlight possible entry and exit points based on technical analysis.

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Gunz ($GUN) is trending amid community excitement about potential breakouts and large whale buys, with some eyeing a return to all-time highs. The token is also getting attention due to its association with the Off The Grid (OTG) web3 game on the Avalanche network ($AVAX), leading to discussions about its tokenomics and potential for quick gains.

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AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF

MSOS is trending as speculation mounts around potential federal cannabis policy changes, specifically regarding rescheduling. Community chatter revolves around whether an executive order will materialize, with some anticipating a significant sector-wide surge while others remain cautiously optimistic due to past disappointments. The ETF's exposure to US cannabis companies positions it to potentially benefit from any regulatory easing.

AST Spacemobile, Inc. engages in building a broadband cellular network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on an extensive IP and patent portfolio. It focuses on providing mobile broadband services with global coverage to all end-users, without the need to purchase special equipment. The company was founded by Abel Avellan on May 31, 2017 and is headquartered in Midland, TX.

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AST SpaceMobile Inc

AST SpaceMobile is trending due to the upcoming launch of BlueBird 6, marking a significant step towards a launch cadence of approximately every 45 days in 2026; this represents a shift from concept to operational deployment. The community is buzzing about the potential for a Starlink competitor and the company's long-term prospects, with some highlighting the high short interest and potential for a squeeze.

lululemon athletica, Inc. engages in the business of designing, distributing, and retailing technical athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories. It operates through the following segments: Company-Operated Stores, Direct to Consumer, and Other. The company was founded by Dennis James Wilson in 1998 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

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Lululemon Athletica Inc

Lululemon is trending amid a leadership transition as the CEO steps down, sparking speculation about a strategy shift. A recent earnings beat and a substantial share buyback program are fueling bullish sentiment, although some express concerns about margin pressure and softness in the Americas. Community members are actively discussing the potential for a turnaround, especially with the brand's strong international growth.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Earlier in 2025, the VIX Index reached its highest daily close since the COVID-19 pandemic at 52.33 on April 8 after U.S. President Donald Trump launched his ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs.</li><li>Several traders, institutional investors, and hedge fund managers often allocate capital to VIX-linked securities to diversify their portfolios.</li><li>Those interested in investing in VIX can do so through futures or options contracts, or through VIX-based exchange-traded products.</li></ul>The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), also known as Wall Street’s Fear Index, is one of the most widely followed tools used by investors to assess risk.Created by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) in 1993, VIX became the first benchmark that could present volatility to Wall Street investors through the mode they likely prefer: numbers and charts.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Is VIX Calculated?</h2>According to CBOE, the VIX Index measures the 30-day expected volatility of the S&amp;P 500 Index (SPX). The components of the VIX Index are put and call options with more than 23 days and less than 37 days to expiration. These include SPX options expiring on the third Friday of each month and weekly SPX options expiring every Friday.The VIX is calculated by averaging the weighted prices of various SPX puts and calls across several strike prices. The present calculation method was developed in 2003 when CBOE collaborated with Goldman Sachs to update the methodology.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Does It Compare To The S&amp;P 500?</h2>The S&amp;P 500 and the volatility index tend to move inversely. If the market goes down, the VIX usually rises; when stock prices rise, the VIX usually falls. When the VIX rises above 30, it is considered a sign of heightened uncertainty, risk, and investor concern. As VIX falls below 20, it denotes a relatively stable market environment.Earlier in 2025, the VIX Index reached its highest daily close since the COVID-19 pandemic at 52.33 on April 8 after U.S. President Donald Trump launched his ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, which upended the markets. However, by May, it quickly fell below 20 as trade uncertainties eased.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Can An Investor Trade The VIX?</h2>Like the S&amp;P 500 and other major indexes, investors cannot trade the VIX directly. Those interested in trading VIX can do so through futures or options contracts, or through VIX-based exchange-traded products (ETPs), like the ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (VIXY) and the iPath Series B S&amp;P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (VXX).Several traders, institutional investors, and hedge fund managers often allocate capital to VIX-linked securities to diversify their portfolios. While the VIX measures only S&amp;P 500 volatility, it is commonly used as a benchmark for the entire U.S. stock market, according to IG analysts. With rising macroeconomic uncertainties, the VIX will likely remain a crucial barometer of market stress.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/dollar-tree-stock-hits-3-month-high-after-raising-2025-earnings-forecast/cLIXv8wRE1Y">Dollar Tree Stock Hits 3-Month High After Raising 2025 Earnings Forecast</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The market sell-off deepened on Monday, with the broader S&amp;P 500 Index and Nasdaq Composite indices closing below their respective 50-day SMAs</li><li>Volatility continues, as the S&amp;P 500 VIX futures rose nearly 7% overnight after the CBOE Volatility Index rallied almost 13% on Monday.</li><li>Retail traders lament the market run, qualifying it as “too high, too fast.”</li></ul>Tech and small-cap stocks could once again prove to be a sore spot, with the Nasdaq 100 and Russell 2000 futures moving sharply early Tuesday. The artificial intelligence (AI) bubble concerns engulfing the market have failed to lift, even as traders look forward to&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nvda-retail-bulls-shrug-off-ai-bubble-worries-expect-q3-beat/cLPNAurREep">blockbuster results</a> from AI bellwether Nvidia (NVDA) on Wednesday.&nbsp;Rate worries continue to simmer as Federal Reserve officials maintain a mixed view regarding interest rates, and a regional manufacturing data released on Monday came in stronger than expected.&nbsp;Fed Governor Christopher Waller, typically seen as a dove, called for&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fed-s-waller-says-economy-feeling-the-squeeze-bats-for-december-rate-cut/cLPNVSNREel">a December rate cut</a> in his public appearance late Monday, basing his view on labor market weakness.The S&amp;P 500 VIX futures rose nearly 7% overnight after the CBOE Volatility Index rallied almost 13% on Monday.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Futures Are Trading</h2>As of 3:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, the Nasdaq 100 and&nbsp;Russell 2000 futures slumped about 0.50%, while the S&amp;P 500 and Dow futures slid 0.44% and 0.37%, respectively.On Stocktwits, 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, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index, dampened to ‘neutral’ as of early Tuesday, from ‘bullish’ a day ago. The message volume on the SPY and QQQ ETF streams remained at ‘high’ levels.Commenting on the QQQ stream, a bullish watcher attributed his positive stance to expectations that Saudi Arabia will announce a big AI deal with the U.S. The user flagged it as positive for Nvidia and AMD. The Middle East nation’s crown prince,&nbsp;Mohammed bin Salman, is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump on Tuesday, marking his first trip since the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.&nbsp;Ahead of the crown prince’s visit, Trump reportedly&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-17/trump-says-he-plans-to-sell-f-35-jets-to-saudi-arabia">said</a> the U.S. will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Pablotestuse/message/636558991</stembedurl>Another user, on the other hand, saw air being taken&nbsp;out of&nbsp;the “insane bubble.” “Imagine the run-up from April levels. Too high, too fast. Now it’s been a painful 2 weeks,” they said.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Rickyboy06/message/636557812</stembedurl><h2 class="st-heading-2">How Markets Fared Monday</h2>The market sell-off deepened on Monday, with the broader S&amp;P 500 Index and Nasdaq Composite indices closing below their respective 50-day simple moving averages (SMA). CFRA Research’s Sam Stovall said this lethal combo of both averages breaking below the SMAs occurred for the first time in many years,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.marketwatch.com/story/s-p-500-nasdaq-book-their-worst-day-in-a-month-more-selling-could-be-on-the-way-91cdcca0">according</a> to MarketWatch.The sell-off was led by AI names, both big and small, with Nvidia falling 1.9%. Financial, consumer, industrial, material, and communication services stocks came under significant selling pressure, while the energy sector served as a bright spot.The QQQ, SPY,&nbsp; <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IWM">iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)</a> slumped 0.85%, 0.93%, 1.16% and 1.99%, respectively.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Key Catalysts To Watch Out For</h2>The Commerce Department is due to release its delayed factory orders report for August at 10 a.m. ET. The National Association of Home Builders will release the results of its housing market survey for November at 10 a.m. ET.Fed Governor Michael Barr is scheduled to make a public appearance at 10:30 a.m. ET.Baidu (BIDU), Home Depot (HD), Medtronic (MDT), PDD Holdings (PDD), Weibo (WB), La-Z-Boy (LZB) and Dolby Labs (DLB) are among the notable companies due to announce their quarterly results on Tuesday.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Other Markets Fared</h2>Crude oil futures reversed course after their recovery on Monday, and gold futures slipped further toward the $4,000 mark. The 10-year Treasury note slipped further early Tuesday, and the U.S. dollar weakened against most major counterparts.The sell-off in Bitcoin (BTC) steepened, as the apex crypto slipped below the $90,000 psychological mark before staging a slight recovery. It is still down over 5% over the past 24 hours.The Asian markets experienced steep declines, dragged by the negative cues from Wall Street overnight. The key averages in Japan and South Korea fell by over 3% each, and the Taiwanese market declined by more than 2.50%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/i-phone-17-momentum-fuels-apple-s-china-comeback-in-october/cLPNuASREeH">iPhone 17 Momentum Fuels Apple’s China Comeback In October; Analyst Says Huawei Threat Won’t Trigger Sharp Drop-Off</a>

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Barclays continues to prefer U.S. vs. Rest of the World stocks

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BCA’s ’MacroQuant Model’ is flashing amber, but not yet red

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