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Pyth Network ($PYTH) is trending as discussions swirl around potential partnerships and integrations, particularly its role in providing data for platforms like Kalshi. Community members are speculating on price targets and comparing $PYTH to other Real World Asset (RWA) cryptocurrencies. There's also chatter about $PYTH's potential adoption by major players in the tech and finance industries.

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical stage bio-pharmaceutical company, which engages in the research, development, and commercialization of therapeutic drugs. The company was founded by Robert Foster, Richard Glickman, and Michael Martin on June 16, 1993 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.

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AUPH is trending due to a controversy involving an FDA official's critical comments about their drug LUPKYNIS, leading to a sharp stock decline and community outrage; the community speculates about the motives behind the statements, potential conflicts of interest, and the lack of an official company response. Some are calling for action against the official and expressing concerns about potential impacts on future drug approvals, while others remain optimistic about the drug's prospects based on its efficacy and potential for a buyout.

Internet Computer (IC) is the world’s first blockchain that is capable of running at web speed at unrestrictive capacities. Built by the DFINITY Foundation, IC aims to recreate the web by supporting smart contract development at scale and changing the way people can interact using web services. Internet Computer aims to extend the public internet, so that it can be the world’s computing platform, in a decentralized manner. Internet Computer sets to revolutionalize the design of the crypto economy, with an aim to overhaul traditional software services.   The project was founded in October 2016 by Dominic WIllams and have raised a total of $121 million from investors such as Adreessen Horowitz, Polychain Capital, Multicoin Capital and such. On May 10, 2021, DFINITY launched the Internet Computer into the public domain, marking it a major milestone for ICP as it means the internet now functions as a decentralised global computer. This is marked by the release of all of the Internet Computer’s source code into the public domain, as well as ICP utility token that allows tens of thousands of community members to govern the Internet Computer network.  ICP is Internet Computer's native token. It plays three prominent roles:  1. Network Governance: Users that participate in the governance will be rewarded with ICPI 2. Production of Cycles for Compute: ICP can be converted into cycles where it is used as the transaction fee to access the network. Cycles are burned after used. 3. Rewarding Users: ICP is used as the rewards to incentivize users to participate in the network such as securing the network.

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ICP is trending with mixed sentiment, as community members debate its potential amid recent price movements. Some traders are optimistic about its long-term prospects and integration with AI and Bitcoin, while others express frustration with its historical performance and tokenomics. The conversation highlights both the project's technological advancements and the challenges it faces in gaining broader market confidence.

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, utilities and energy, freight rail transportation, finance, manufacturing, and retailing services. It operates through the following segments: Insurance, Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC (BNSF), Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE), Pilot Travel Centers (PTC), Manufacturing, McLane, and Service and Retailing. The Insurance segment includes the underwriting of GEICO, Berkshire Hathaway Primary Group, and Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group. The BNSF segment involves the operation of railroad systems. The BHE segment focuses on regulated electric and gas utility, power generation and distribution, and real estate brokerage activities. The PTC segment consists of managing travel centers and marketing of wholesale fuel. The Manufacturing segment refers to industrial, consumer and building products, home building, and related financial services. The McLane segment covers the wholesale distribution of groceries and non-food items. The Service and Retailing segment relates to the provision of shared aircraft ownership programs, aviation pilot training, electronic components distribution, retailing businesses, automobile dealerships and trailer, and furniture leasing services. The company was founded by Oliver Chace in 1839 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

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Berkshire Hathaway is trending as investors react to news of Warren Buffett stepping down as CEO, while remaining chairman, at the end of 2025. Community discussion revolves around the impact of new leadership and potential shifts in investment strategy, particularly regarding Berkshire's massive cash reserves and AI investments. Some investors speculate on potential acquisitions and continued emphasis on the energy sector.

Aster is a next-generation decentralized exchange offering both Perpetual and Spot trading, designed as a one-stop onchain venue for global crypto traders. It features MEV-free, one-click execution in Simple Mode. Pro Mode adds 24/7 stock perpetuals, Hidden Orders, and grid trading, available across BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, and Arbitrum.  Its unique edge lies in the ability to offer liquid-staking tokens (asBNB) or yield-generating stablecoins (USDF) as collateral, unlocking unparalleled capital efficiency. Powered by Aster Chain, a high-performance and privacy-focused L1, and backed by YZi Labs, Aster is building the future of DeFi: fast, flexible, and community-first.  At the heart of this ecosystem is the $ASTER token, a core asset that decentralizes governance, drives growth, rewards participation, and supports long-term sustainability.

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Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. is a premier global media and entertainment company, which engages in the provision of a differentiated portfolio of content, brands, and franchises across television, film, streaming, and gaming. It operates through the following segments: Studios, Networks, Direct-to-Consumer (DTC), and Corporate. The Studios segment includes producing and releasing feature films for initial exhibition in theaters, producing and initial licensing television programs to networks services as well as third parties, distributing films and television programs to various third party, internal television, and streaming services, distribution through the home entertainment market related consumer products, and themed experience licensing and interactive gaming. The Networks segment focuses on domestic and international television networks. The DTC segment is involved in premium pay-television and streaming services. The company was founded on June 17, 1985 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Berkshire Hathaway is trending amid discussions around its Q3 earnings, record cash reserves, and strategic positioning under Warren Buffett's anticipated CEO transition. Community chatter revolves around Berkshire's AI-related investments in energy and infrastructure and recent portfolio adjustments. Investors are also weighing the implications of the company's substantial cash pile and potential acquisition targets in a shifting market landscape.

Paramount Skydance Corp. is a next-generation global media and entertainment company that engages in providing content creation and distribution services. It operates through the following business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Its portfolio unites brands including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS, CBS News, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Showtime, Paramount Plus, Pluto TV, and Skydance’s Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions. The company was founded on June 3, 2024 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Paramount Skydance ($PSKY) is trending as investors discuss a potential acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery ($WBD), with many believing a deal is inevitable despite $WBD's rejection of previous offers. Community members are debating the fairness of proposed deal terms and the potential for a bidding war, while also speculating on the impact of the new UFC streaming deal and cost-cutting measures on the stock's future performance.

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The SPDR Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE), which tracks energy firms in the S&amp;P 500, has declined 3.9% this week amid a weakness in oil prices.The ETF, which has approximately $26.52 billion in assets under management, is on track to record its worst weekly decline since late May. The declines follow a more than 7% drop in both Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate crude prices this week, due to concerns about oversupply. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/XLE">XLE ETF</a> was in the ‘neutral’ territory at the time of writing.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:794/99;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/XLE_Oct_JPG_1ec2500991.webp" alt="XLE’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 04:35 a.m. ET on Oct. 3, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="794" height="99"><figcaption>XLE’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 04:35 a.m. ET on Oct. 3, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Oil prices have been pressured this week after reports said that OPEC+ and its allies could raise output by 500,000 barrels per day. The producer group has already brought back 2.5 million barrels per day (bpd) worth of nameplate capacity this year, which has pushed oil prices lower.“If OPEC+ does go ahead and announce a 500,000 bpd increase this weekend, it’s likely a big enough increase to send crude oil lower again, initially to support at $58.00, before a test of this year’s lows $55.00 area,” IG analyst Tony Sycamore said. Concerns over the U.S. government shutdown curtailing economic activity and the resumption of Iraq’s Kurdish oil exports are also weighing on the crude price, he added.Among individual stocks, Occidental Petroleum has fallen 6.8% this week, following its agreement to sell its Oxychem unit to Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway for $9.7 billion. However, analysts were not enthusiastic about the mega deal due to its timing.Roth MKM analysts stated that while the sale would help the oil and gas producer reduce its debt, it could negatively impact free cash flow growth in the coming years, as the unit was expected to contribute significantly to expansion.However, HSBC analysts upgraded the stock to 'buy' from 'hold' after noting that the share pullback from disappointment in the OxyChem sale price "presents a great buying opportunity."Separately, oil prices edged higher on Friday following a fire at a Chevron refinery in Los Angeles County. While authorities stated that they were able to contain the fire in a specific section of the refinery, the extent of the damage to the refinery could not be ascertained yet.The refinery is the second-biggest by capacity in California, and any prolonged shutdown is expected to cause a spike in fuel prices on the West Coast.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-analyst-says-not-far-away-from-new-all-time-highs/chCuQuiR3fq">Bitcoin Hovers Near $120K — Analyst Says Not ‘Far Away’ From New All-Time Highs</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Occidental Petroleum Corp. (OXY) stock climbed over 1% in Tuesday’s after-hours session, as traders reacted to reports that the oil and gas exploration and production company was in talks to sell its petrochemical business, OxyChem, to Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (BRKA) (BRKB).<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/OXY">Occidental Petroleum’s stock</a>, which had fallen sharply in the mid-session, cut its losses amid the broader market recovery and the deal speculation.&nbsp;It ended the session 1.77% lower. A Wall Street Journal report,&nbsp;citing information from unnamed sources and published just before the market closed,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/berkshire-hathaway-occidental-petroleum-deal-80a78f2e">stated</a> that Berkshire Hathaway was considering buying OxyChem for about $10 billion,&nbsp;with the deal expected to be announced within days. Incidentally, a Financial Times report raised the prospect of an&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/occidental-petroleum-stock-in-focus-as-oil-firm-looks-to-sell-oxychem-unit/chDMN4hR37T">OxyChem sale</a> earlier this week.Occidental Petroleum’s OxyChem business manufactures chemicals used in applications including chlorinating water, recycling batteries, and producing paper. It raked in sales of $5 billion for the 12 months ended June,&nbsp;according to the Journal’s report.If the talks bear fruit,&nbsp;the OxyChem deal would be Berkshire Hathaway’s second-largest in the chemicals sector, after the latter’s 2011 acquisition of Lubrizol. It would also mark the Buffett-led company’s biggest deal since 2022, when it announced a $11.6 billion deal to buy insurer Alleghany.Berkshire Hathaway holds a substantial stake (27% of the outstanding shares) in Occidental Petroleum, acquired over time. Buffett first became involved with the oil and gas company in 2019, when it was preparing a competing bid for Anadarko Petroleum. Berkshire Hathaway agreed to buy $10 billion in preferred shares of the company to facilitate the bid.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:616/53;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_09_30_at_10_21_20_PM_png_df88ac45bb.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-09-30 at 10.21.20 PM.png" width="616" height="53"><figcaption>OXY sentiment and message volume as of 10:20 p.m. ET, Sept. 30, 2025 | source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>On Stocktwits, Occidental Petroleum was among the top 20 trending equity tickers as of late Tuesday. Retail sentiment toward the stock improved to ‘extremely bullish’ (82/100) by late Tuesday, from ‘bullish’ the day before. The message volume on the stream remained at ‘high’ levels.Occidental Petroleum stock has lost about 3% this year amid the retreat in oil prices that has dented its margin and a heavy debt load.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nvidia-market-capitalization-crosses-4-point-5-trillion-as-ai-momentum-gains-pace/chDDiImR391">Nvidia’s Market Cap Crosses $4.5 Trillion As AI Momentum Gains Pace</a>

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ExxonMobil (XOM) CEO Darren Woods reportedly met with Mozambique President Daniel Chapo on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly to seek security assurances for a proposed $30 billion gas terminal in the African nation.According to a Financial Times <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ft.com/content/e75c579b-7d3c-4128-b584-2adb4e4c22eb">report,</a> Woods spoke with Chapo about an armed insurgency in Mozambique’s north-eastern Cabo Delgado region, where Exxon is planning to build the largest liquefied natural gas facility in Africa.The oil major and its Italian partner, Eni, are jointly developing the Rovuma LNG project, with Exxon leading the construction and operation of the onshore liquefaction facilities and related infrastructure.However, in 2021, an attack by Islamic State-linked militants at a nearby town forced Exxon to delay taking a final investment decision on the giant project. France’s TotalEnergies, which operates the Area 1 Mozambique LNG plant, declared force majeure following the attacks. Exxon also took a hit as it was jointly developing common facilities with the Paris-based firm, such as an LNG jetty and offloading facility.Woods and Chapo also reportedly discussed plans by TotalEnergies to resume work on the Area 1 LNG plant. Total is reportedly looking to restart the project as the energy firm sees improvement in the security situation in the region. Last year, Exxon delayed its final investment decision on the Rovuma LNG project from late 2025 to 2026.“We strongly believe that the ExxonMobil project, if implemented, will make a huge difference in the economy of Mozambique and, as a consequence, in the life of Mozambicans,” Chapo told FT.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/XOM">Exxon stock</a> was in the ‘bullish’ territory at the time of writing.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:793/99;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Xom_sept_29_JPG_5545833569.webp" alt="XOM’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 01:07 a.m. ET on Sept. 30, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="793" height="99"><figcaption>XOM’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 01:07 a.m. ET on Sept. 30, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Mozambique currently holds one of the world's largest natural gas deposits. Exxon and Total are banking on a growing LNG demand globally, alongside the facilities’ unique location between Asia and Africa.However, the facilities have faced challenges with receiving funding, as some banks refused to lend for fossil fuel development projects. The FT report stated that forces from Mozambique and Rwanda have sought to bolster security near the Afungi Peninsula, where the projects are located. However, there has been an increase in violence across the vast Cabo Delgado region.Exxon stock has gained 5.5% this year.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/boeing-stock-in-focus-on-plans-for-737-max-successor-to-beat-airbus/chDwwgRR3JM">Boeing Stock In Focus On Plans For 737 Max Successor To Beat Airbus</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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ConocoPhillips (COP) Chief Executive Ryan Lance reportedly told employees&nbsp;on Thursday that the decision to lay off as much as 25% of the workforce stemmed in part from the company losing competitiveness as it focused on acquiring smaller rivals.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/COP">ConocoPhillips’ stock</a> fell more than 3.5% in Friday afternoon trading, extending its weekly decline to about 6.7% on the layoff&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/conoco-phillips-to-lay-off-up-to-25-precent-of-its-workforce/chwcTx7Rdob">announcement</a>. However, retail sentiment on Stocktwits around the oil and gas producer moved higher within the ‘bullish’ zone over the past week."The cost and the whole competitiveness of the company probably took a backseat to those initiatives and those things we were doing for very real reasons, important reasons for the company," Lance said in a recording of the town hall,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/i-fault-myself-not-paying-more-attention-conoco-ceo-tells-employees-facing-deep-2025-09-05/">cited</a> by Reuters. The report stated that the town hall meeting took place a day after the company announced the layoffs, which are part of a broader restructuring aimed at reducing costs.&nbsp;"I fault myself for not paying attention and keeping the other things sort of centered and important," added Lance. "We probably backslid a little bit in the cost effort... maybe we should have been smarter about how we did it."&nbsp;Last year, the company bought Marathon Oil for $22.5 billion. In 2021, ConocoPhillips acquired Concho Resources for $9.7 billion and bought Permian assets from oil major Shell (SHEL) for $9.5 billion.&nbsp;The energy industry has undergone the largest consolidation in a generation over the past two years, according&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ey.com/en_us/newsroom/2025/08/consolidation-reshapes-the-us-oil-and-gas-industry">to</a> EY. Other oil companies have also been laying off employees to save costs. Earlier this year, in February, Chevron (CVX) announced that it would be&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8ed3n1zw05o">reducing</a> its workforce by 15% to 20% by 2026. Last year, Shell&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/shell-plans-20-cut-workforce-130600502.html">laid off</a> around 20% of its workforce.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/bessent-says-fed-must-change-course-to-preserve-independence/chwI13sRdqQ">Bessent Reportedly Says Fed Must Change Course To Preserve Independence</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Ryan M. Lance, Chairman & CEO of ConocoPhillips, speaks during the Global Energy Supplies & Security session of the Qatar Economic Forum 2025 in Doha, Qatar, on May 20, 2025. (Photo by Noushad Thekkayil/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

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CEO Ryan Lance said he faults himself for not paying attention, adding that the company should have been smarter about how it approached its acquisitions.

Exxon Mobil (XOM) is reportedly looking to sell its European chemical plants as the sector is grappling with higher U.S. tariffs and intense competition from producers in China.According to a report by the Financial Times, Exxon has held early-stage discussions with advisers in recent weeks on possible sales, which could fetch up to $1 billion.The supermajor is specifically weighing the sale of its plants in the UK and Belgium, the report stated. The company owns an ethylene plant in the Scottish town of Fife, alongside multiple production sites in Belgium. The company had also discussed just shutting them down.However, the report mentioned that there was no guarantee a deal would materialize and Exxon could choose to retain the facilities. If the Houston-based company goes through with the sale, it will join another U.S. firm, LyondellBasell, which has decided to offload four struggling production facilities on the continent.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/XOM">Exxon</a> was in the ‘neutral’ territory at the time of writing.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:797/96;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/XOM_Sept_4_JPG_4ef01009c1.webp" alt="XOM’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 02:28 a.m. ET on Sept. 4, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="797" height="96"><figcaption>XOM’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 02:28 a.m. ET on Sept. 4, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>For years, chemical producers have struggled to cope with rising energy and feedstock costs alongside intense competition from Chinese producers. In the first quarter, Europe’s chemical capacity utilization stood at 74%, significantly below the EU’s long-term average. Chemicals production in the 27-nation block has trailed behind the U.S. for the last three years.While major EU economies are still struggling to gather momentum, U.S. President Donald Trump’s 15% tariffs have further made EU exports uncompetitive across the Atlantic.Exxon, which has frequently criticized Brussels for its policies, had said in May that it was in exclusive talks to sell its controlling stake in French fuel unit Esso SAF, as well as its wholly owned chemical business in the country to North Atlantic France SAS, a unit of Canadian fuel retailer North Atlantic.Exxon shares have gained 3.4% this year.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-s-white-house-backs-off-from-wto-funding-cuts-after-criticism/chw5uvHRdoF">Trump’s White House Backs Off From WTO Funding Cuts After Criticism</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Exxon Weighs Sale Of European Chemical Units Worth Up To $1B Amid Tariffs, China Pressure: Report

Plants in Fife and Belgium could be on the block, but the outcome remains uncertain, according to the FT.

Oil prices slipped in Asia trading hours on Monday after OPEC+ once again decided to significantly raise output amid concerns over the health of the U.S. economy, the top oil consumer.Brent crude prices slipped 0.5% at $69.33 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices fell 0.5% at $67 per barrel. However, retail sentiment on Stocktwits about the United States Oil Fund (USO) was still in the ‘bullish’ territory at the time of writing.The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, including Russia, said on Sunday that they would increase September production by 547,000 barrels per day (bpd) compared to August, the latest in a series of output hikes as they attempt to regain market share. The group noted that the decision was taken due to a steady “global economic outlook and current healthy market fundamentals.”While summer demand has remained strong in the Western Hemisphere, analysts predict that oil supply will outpace demand by year-end. Both future contracts had fallen by over $2 on Friday, after the soft U.S. jobs data had signaled raised concerns over oil consumption in the world’s largest economy.According to a Reuters <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/oil-slips-opec-proceeds-with-september-output-hike-2025-08-03/">report</a>, Goldman Sachs analysts noted that the actual supply boost from the eight OPEC+ countries stands at about 1.7 million bpd, or about two-thirds of announced capacity, as other group members have looked to cut capacity to compensate for overproducing earlier."While OPEC+ policy remains flexible and the geopolitical outlook uncertain, we assume that OPEC+ keeps required production unchanged after September," the analysts reportedly said in the note before adding that the rise in non-OPEC production will likely not leave much scope for extra OPEC+ barrels.However, potential penalties on the buyers of Russian crude could still crimp supplies and provide a boost to oil prices. According to reports, Indian officials have not instructed refiners to stop buying Russian oil despite threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose additional 100% levies.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/asian-economies-brace-for-export-hit-as-us-tariff-effects-begin-to-bite/chrX2aoRdR9">Asian Economies Brace For Export Hit As US Tariff Effects Begin To Bite</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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