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Avis Budget Group, Inc. engages in the provision of vehicle sharing and rental services. It operates through the Americas and International segments. The Americas segment includes vehicle rental and car sharing operations in North America, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. The International segment is involved in vehicle rental and car sharing operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Australasia. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ.

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Avis Budget Group (CAR) is seeing extreme volatility as a concentrated ownership structure, characterized by major hedge funds holding nearly the entire float, fuels a massive short squeeze. The community is deeply divided between long-term bulls betting on a further parabolic surge toward 1,000 and skeptical traders bracing for a potential blow-off top or regulatory intervention.

POET Technologies, Inc. engages in the designing, developing, manufacturing and sale of opto-electronic solutions for the sensing, data communications and telecommunications markets. It developed POET Optical Interposer platform, which allows the integration of electronic and photonic devices into a single multi-chip module. The company was founded on November 14, 1985 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

POET Technologies Inc

POET Technologies is rallying on massive volume as investors react to CFO Thomas Mikas comments confirming production orders from hyperscalers and key partnerships that validate the company's optical engine technology. The community is actively dismissing recent short-seller reports and expressing high conviction, with sentiment bolstered by bullish option activity and excitement over the potential for the stock to scale alongside the AI infrastructure buildout.

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Investors are intensely debating whether the semiconductor sector is currently in a historic blow-off top or a sustained rally, with many expressing frustration over the persistent daily declines in this inverse ETF despite sector volatility. The community is deeply divided between those capitulating on their positions due to extreme exhaustion and those aggressively averaging down, pinning their hopes on an impending earnings-driven market correction or a significant technical reversal.

Navitas Semiconductor Corp. engages in the development of ultra-efficient gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors. Its GaN power ICs integrate GaN power with drive, control and protection to enable charging, power density, and energy savings for mobile, consumer, enterprise, eMobility and new energy markets. The company was founded by Daniel Kinzer, Nick Fichtenbaum, Gene Sheridan, and Jason Zhang on August 12, 2020 and is headquartered in Torrance, CA.

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Navitas Semiconductor is trending as retail investors and traders debate whether the stock's recent surge is driven by legitimate demand for its AI-integrated power technology or an unsustainable momentum-based pump. While bullish sentiment focuses on the companys strategic partnerships for high-efficiency data center chips, a vocal segment of the community remains skeptical, citing high price-to-sales ratios and ongoing losses as warning signs for a potential pullback.

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Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (SOXL) is experiencing extreme volatility and a parabolic rally driven by intense speculative momentum and persistent short-covering as the semiconductor sector continues to reach new highs. The community is sharply divided, with bulls celebrating life-changing gains and betting on further upside, while bears warn of a speculative bubble, significant leverage decay, and the high risks associated with holding a 3x leveraged product in an overextended market.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. engages in the semiconductor business. Its products include processors, accelerators, graphics, adaptive SoCs, FPGAs, and SOMs, and software, tools, and apps. The firm offers artificial intelligence, industries, workloads, and gaming solutions. The company was founded by W. J. Sanders III on May 1, 1969 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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AMD is trending as investors react to a significant price target increase from Stifel and surging interest in its role within the AI infrastructure expansion. The community remains deeply divided, with bulls pointing to the company's competitive standing against NVIDIA and long-term hyperscaler demand, while cautious traders are debating whether the recent momentum is overextended and susceptible to broader geopolitical volatility.

Kyverna Therapeutics, Inc. is a cell therapy clinical-stage biotechnology company, which engages in the provision of treatments and potential cures for serious autoimmune diseases. The company was founded in June 2018 and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA.

Kyverna Therapeutics Inc.

Kyverna Therapeutics is surging after reporting positive registrational trial data for its CAR-T therapy, miv-cel, in treating Stiff Person Syndrome, showing statistically significant improvements in mobility and independence. The community is actively discussing the stock's potential for FDA approval by early 2026, comparing its efficacy against competitors, and speculating on its status as a prime acquisition target for larger pharmaceutical firms.

GE Aerospace is an American aircraft company, which engages in the provision of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business, and general aviation aircraft. The firm's portfolio of brands includes Avio Aero, Unison, GE Additive, and Dowty Propellers. It operates through the following segments: Commercial Engines and Services, Defense and Propulsion Technologies, and Corporate and Other. The Commercial Engines and Services segment is involved in the design, development, manufacturing, and servicing of jet engines for commercial airframes, as well as business aviation and aeroderivative applications. The Defense and Propulsion Technologies segment offers defense engines and critical aircraft systems. The Corporate and Other segment relates to corporate functions and operations costs. The company was founded by Thomas Alva Edison in 1878 and is headquartered in Evendale, OH.

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GE Aerospace is trending as investors react to unexpected government pressure on defense contractors regarding executive compensation, dividends, and stock buybacks. Despite a robust backlog and strong demand, the sector is experiencing significant volatility as market participants weigh these regulatory hurdles against the company's long-term growth narrative.

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Kendu is gaining traction as a community-driven project centered on the concept of a permissionless brand, with active discussions highlighting its diverse real-world product ecosystem and ongoing grassroots marketing initiatives. Supporters frequently emphasize the project's long-term endurance and the commitment of its members to build tangible value beyond typical digital asset trends.

In April 2025, Elon Musk replied to a tweet about the dire wolf that was brought back from extinction, saying "A miniature pet wooly mammoth would be amazing."  Colossal Biosciences had already been working on exactly that. Using CRISPR gene editing, they created Chip and Dale—mice carrying wooly mammoth DNA traits including thick fur, cold resistance, and distinctive mammoth-like features.  Featured in MrBeast's viral video exploring de-extinction technology where he actually held and petted Dale while Chip was in the cage next to him, they represent the first step toward bringing back the wooly mammoth. Now de-extincted on Solana blockchain as well.

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CHIP is gaining significant community attention following its listing on major trading platforms, with retail investors actively debating liquidity, execution spreads, and the project's long-term utility in the AI infrastructure space.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The company now expects second quarter earnings of $1-$2 and full year earnings of $7-$11 per share.</li><li>In the first quarter, the company said that it incurred a $340 million increase in fuel expense compared to the corresponding quarter of 2025.</li><li>The airline now expects to fly about 5% less than it originally planned for 2026.</li></ul><p>United Airlines (UAL) on Tuesday highlighted volatile oil prices and their potential drag on 2026 earnings amid ongoing U.S.-Iran supply concerns while also voicing optimism for recovering a majority of the costs.</p><p>Shares of the company edged up 1% after hours at the time of writing.&nbsp;</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">Rising Fuel Cost Pressure</h2><p>“Fuel remains highly volatile. If prices remain on a downward trend the company expects to be in the upper half of the adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance ranges for each of the second quarter and full year 2026, and if fuel re-escalates the company expects to be in the lower half of the adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance ranges for each of the second quarter and full year 2026,” UAL said. &nbsp;</p><p>The company now expects second quarter earnings of $1-$2 and full year earnings of $7-$11 per share, down from its previous forecast of $12-$14. The company’s current guidance assumes that the company will be able to recover a majority of rising fuel costs by the end of the year, starting with 40-50% in the second quarter.</p><p>In the first quarter, the company said that it incurred a $340 million increase in fuel expense compared to the corresponding quarter of 2025 which it expects to recapture over the long term. To deal with the higher fuel costs, United Airlines has already started cutting back its flight schedule for the rest of 2026, it said.</p><p>The airline now expects to fly about 5% less than it originally planned. As a result, United’s total capacity in the third and fourth quarters of 2026 will be basically flat — or up just around 2% — compared to the same period last year. &nbsp;</p><p>The company also added that it may cut even more flights or add them back later, depending on what customers actually want to book.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">Opportunities Ahead</h2><p>"Moments of uncertainty for&nbsp;the&nbsp;airline industry may also&nbsp;create&nbsp;opportunity&nbsp;for&nbsp;United," CEO Scott&nbsp;Kirby said, voicing optimism for the company’s future and reiterating commitment to grow the airline.</p><p>Last week, UAL’s rival American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) said it is not interested in any talks of a merger with United following a media report that Kirby has floated the idea of a possible combination with the rival company. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“While changes in the broader airline marketplace may be necessary, a combination with United would be negative for competition and for consumers, and therefore inconsistent with our understanding of the Administration’s philosophy toward the industry and principles of antitrust law,” AAL said in a statement.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">Q1 Numbers</h2><p>For the first quarter, the company reported adjusted and diluted earnings per share of $1.19, within the company’s guidance, and above an analyst estimate of $1.09. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>Total operating revenue increased 10.6% to $14.6 billion, including $13.17 billion in passenger revenue, above an estimated $14.4 billion.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Retail Traders React?</h2><p>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around UAL fell from ‘bullish’ to ‘neutral’ territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume jumped from ‘normal’ to ‘high’ levels.</p><p><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UAL">UAL stock</a> has gained about 49% over the past 12 months.&nbsp;</p><p>Read More: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nio-gives-its-model-nemesis-lidar-vision-wallet-friendly-price-tag-unchanged/cZBIxJ6RI6N">NIO Gives Its Model Y Nemesis LiDAR Vision — Wallet-Friendly Price Tag Unchanged</a></p><p><i>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.</i></p>

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UAL Stock Rises After Hours On Plan To Claw Back Majority Of Rising Fuel Costs

The company’s current guidance assumes that it will be able to recover a majority of rising fuel costs by the end of the year, starting with 40-50% in the second quarter.

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The company’s current guidance assumes that it will be able to recover a majority of rising fuel costs by the end of the year, starting with 40-50% in the second quarter.


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President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he wants to see someone purchase Spirit Airlines as the low-cost carrier faces headwinds as it looks to exit bankruptcy.Trump was interviewed on CNBC's...

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American Airlines stock sinks after United merger talk sputters

American Airlines (AAL) knocked down the market's latest airline-merger rumor and the stock lost one of the few speculative tailwinds it had picked up. In a statement published April 17, the company...

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Alaska Air missed Q1 analyst revenue and profit expectations.&nbsp;</li><li>Aircraft fuel expenses jumped by 17% in Q1 to $796 million, leading to a higher loss per share of $1.69.</li><li>According to data from Koyfin, the 12-month average price target on ALK is $57.53, representing a potential upside of about 32% from last close.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>Alaska Air Group (ALK) shares tumbled about 6% in after-market trading after the company forecast an additional hit of $600&nbsp;million worth of fuel expenses in the upcoming quarter ending June 2026.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ALK">ALK</a> expects a second-quarter (Q2) loss per share of $1, deeper than the Wall Street consensus&nbsp;of a loss of $0.15. For the quarter ended March 2026 (Q1), it reported a 5% year-on-year rise in revenue to $3.3 billion, beating analyst expectations, according to Koyfin data. Its Q1 loss widened to $1.69 per share from $1.35 per share in the same quarter last year.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>While the U.S. airline industry sees no dearth in demand, Alaska Air, along with the rest of the commercial airline industry, has been reeling under the pressure of high fuel prices as the U.S.-Iran war sent crude prices skyrocketing.&nbsp;</p><p>According to data from Airlines Reporting Corp (ARC),&nbsp;a U.S.-based travel agency, air ticket sales totaled $10.4 billion in March 2026 — a 12% increase from March 2025.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2"><strong>ALK Management Commentary&nbsp;</strong></h2><p>The aircraft operator failed to provide a full-year revenue or profit guidance for 2026. “For full year 2026, our visibility to earnings is limited due primarily to ongoing fuel price volatility. Until conditions stabilize and we have better sight to earnings beyond the current quarter, we have suspended full-year guidance,” the company said in a statement.&nbsp;</p><p>“April fuel is expected to be approximately $4.75 per gallon, and we expect the quarter to average approximately $4.50 based on the forward curve today. This assumption adds approximately $600 million of expense to the second quarter, equivalent to an earnings per share headwind of $3.60. We expect to consume approximately 297 million gallons of fuel in the quarter based on our current capacity plan,” the company said in a statement.&nbsp;</p><h2 class="st-heading-2"><strong>What Do Analysts Say?</strong></h2><p>16 analysts rate the stock ‘buy’ or higher with the 12-month average price target on is $57.53, representing a potential upside of about 32% from the last close,&nbsp;according to data from Koyfin.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2"><strong>What Do Retail Investors Say?</strong></h2><p>One user expressed concern over the lack of a full-year guidance.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://stocktwits.com/amberajax2point0/message/650836860">https://stocktwits.com/amberajax2point0/message/650836860</a></p><p>Another user was hopeful that the U.S.-Iran war would be over soon enough, and most of the oil-dependent stocks would return to their original levels.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://stocktwits.com/Championinvestor/message/650835674">https://stocktwits.com/Championinvestor/message/650835674</a></p><p>ALK&nbsp;stock has dropped 13.4% year-to-date.&nbsp;</p><p><i>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.</i></p>

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplane taxis onto the runway before departing from San Diego International Airport on May 9, 2025 in San Diego, California. 

ALK Stock Plunges After Hours on $600M Q2 Fuel-Cost Hammer

Alaska Air’s stock tumbles as the lack of 2026 earnings guidance and expectations of surging fuel costs raise concerns.

Bipartisan senators press United and American CEOs on reported merger of leading airlines

A bipartisan pair of senators sent a letter to the CEOs of United Airlines and American Airlines expressing concerns about the possibility of a proposed merger between the two air carriers and requested more information about the impact of a possible deal.The letter was sent by Sens. Elizabeth...

American Airlines Group, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the operation of a network carrier through its principal wholly owned mainline operating subsidiary, American. The firm offers air transportation for passengers and cargo. It operates through the following geographical segments: Domestic, Latin America, Atlantic, and Pacific. The company was founded on December 9, 2013, and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.

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