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Bitcoin is the first successful internet money based on peer-to-peer technology; whereby no central bank or authority is involved in the transaction and production of the Bitcoin currency. It was created by an anonymous individual/group under the name, Satoshi Nakamoto. The source code is available publicly as an open source project, anybody can look at it and be part of the developmental process.  Bitcoin is changing the way we see money as we speak. The idea was to produce a means of exchange, independent of any central authority, that could be transferred electronically in a secure, verifiable and immutable way. It is a decentralized peer-to-peer internet currency making mobile payment easy, very low transaction fees, protects your identity, and it works anywhere all the time with no central authority and banks.  Bitcoin is designed to have only 21 million BTC ever created, thus making it a deflationary currency. Bitcoin uses the SHA-256 hashing algorithm with an average transaction confirmation time of 10 minutes. Miners today are mining Bitcoin using ASIC chip dedicated to only mining Bitcoin, and the hash rate has shot up to peta hashes.  Being the first successful online cryptography currency, Bitcoin has inspired other alternative currencies such as Litecoin, Peercoin, Primecoin, and so on.  The cryptocurrency then took off with the innovation of the turing-complete smart contract by Ethereum which led to the development of other amazing projects such as EOS, Tron, and even crypto-collectibles such as CryptoKitties.

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Bitcoin is trending as the community debates potential short-term dips versus long-term bullish prospects, with some bracing for a possible weekend correction. Discussions include technical analysis, predictions of future price movements, and the impact of external factors like potential government regulations and macroeconomic conditions. Some traders are closely watching altcoins and memecoins while also weighing investment strategies around Bitcoin.

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 amidst a broad crypto dip, sparking discussions about market manipulation and potential buying opportunities. The community is weighing the impact of upcoming ETFs and regulatory developments against concerns about price suppression and the token's long-term potential. Some traders are looking for a dip to accumulate more XRP, while others are losing faith.

Ethereum is a global, open-source platform for decentralized applications. In other words, the vision is to create a world computer that anyone can build applications in a decentralized manner; while all states and data are distributed and publicly accessible. Ethereum supports smart contracts in which developers can write code in order to program digital value. Examples of decentralized apps (dapps) that are built on Ethereum includes tokens, non-fungible tokens, decentralized finance apps, lending protocol, decentralized exchanges, and much more.  On Ethereum, all transactions and smart contract executions require a small fee to be paid. This fee is called Gas. In technical terms, Gas refers to the unit of measure on the amount of computational effort required to execute an operation or a smart contract. The more complex the execution operation is, the more gas is required to fulfill that operation. Gas fees are paid entirely in Ether (ETH), which is the native coin of the blockchain. The price of gas can fluctuate from time to time depending on the network demand.

Ethereum

Ethereum is trending as traders discuss recent price volatility and potential manipulation, with some seeing buying opportunities amidst the overnight dips. Community members are weighing in on technical analysis, potential support levels, and the impact of large players. The conversation also includes speculation about upcoming catalysts and long-term price predictions for ETH.

MARA Holdings, Inc. is a digital asset technology company, which engages in mining cryptocurrencies with a focus on the Bitcoin ecosystem. It also deals with owning and operating bitcoin mining facilities or data centers, selling proprietary software or technology to third parties operating in the Bitcoin ecosystem, offering advisory and consulting services to support Bitcoin mining ventures in domestic and international jurisdictions, and generating electricity from renewable energy resources or methane gas capture to power Bitcoin mining projects. The company was founded on February 23, 2010 and is headquartered in Hallandale Beach, FL.

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MARA is trending as community members discuss a potential short squeeze, given the high short interest. However, some are pointing to insider selling and debating the company's valuation relative to its Bitcoin holdings. Sentiment is further influenced by potential AI ventures, broader market factors, and comparisons to other mining stocks.

Rigetti Computing, Inc. provides full-stack quantum computing services. It serves global enterprise, government, and research clients through its Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services platform. The company was founded by Chad Rigetti in 2013 and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA.

Rigetti Computing Inc

RGTI is trending as community members discuss its recent surge, potential for further growth, and comparisons to other quantum computing stocks like $QUBT and $IONQ. Some traders are taking profits, while others remain bullish, citing government contracts and long-term potential, while some express concerns about high valuation.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. is a blockchain technology company, which engages in industrial scale digital asset mining, equipment sales, and hosting operations. It operates through the Cryptocurrency Mining Industry segment. The company was founded on August 16, 1995 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

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Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc

BMNR is trending as investors monitor its correlation with Ethereum's price movements, particularly overnight dips, and anticipate potential strategic ETH acquisitions by the company. The community is actively discussing dilution possibilities and speculating on the impact of Tom Lee's investment strategies, while also eyeing potential mergers within the crypto space. Bullish sentiment persists, with some traders anticipating a breakout and significant gains, driven by the company's growing ETH holdings and positive technical indicators.

Oklo, Inc. engages in the development of fission reactors. It provides clean energy through the design and deployment of fast fission power plants. The company was founded by Jacob DeWitte and Caroline Cochran on July 3, 2013 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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Oklo ($OKLO) is trending due to a recent price target increase from Wedbush, fueling both excitement and skepticism. While some see it as a leader in a $10 trillion industry akin to early NVDA, others believe it's overvalued with no current product or revenue, drawing comparisons to meme stocks and potential future dilution. The community is debating its long-term potential versus short-term hype, with concerns about insider selling and an upcoming offering.

Metsera, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the development of a next-generation injectable and oral nutrient stimulated hormone, or NuSH, analog peptides to treat obesity, overweight and related conditions. Its product pipeline includes MET-097i, MET-233, and MET-224o. The company was founded by Clive A. Meanwell on June 29, 2022 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Metsera Inc

Metsera is trending amid reports of a potential acquisition by Pfizer for $7.3 billion, fueling discussions about the increasing value of obesity and MASH-focused drug companies. The community speculates about potential competing offers and the implications for other players in the sector like $VKTX and $ALT. Some traders are focused on upcoming data releases, anticipating significant stock movement.

The 401jk (just kidding) meme is a satirical punch in the gut in the face of the concept of retirement and also the 401k. The 401k total holdings are valued at around $12 trillion USD and it is the most popular retirement savings plan in the US. As time passes forevermore true retirement, or as we like to call it real freedom will only become much harder and harder for people to attain.  Through meme fueled laser focus and cyperphunk ideology the 401jK meme retirement fund token and community aim to point out the absurdities of how rigged our current system is, and how only insiders and those with power are starting the benefit from the increased centralization of cryptocurrency.........while also aiming to flip the $12 trillion USD 401k system to achieve freedom before our backs and knees are breaking.

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401JK.X is trending as community members rally around its satirical take on traditional retirement plans, with many expressing excitement about its potential. Fueling the conversation is the coin's recent growth and strong community engagement, as well as its positioning as an alternative to the conventional 401k. The coin is associated with the Solana blockchain.

Quantum Computing, Inc. engages in developing novel algorithms and solutions utilizing quantum and quantum-inspired computing to solve difficult problems in various industries. It leverages its expertise in finance, computing, security, mathematics, and physics to develop commercial applications for the financial, security, and government sectors. The company was founded on July 25, 2001 and is headquartered in Hoboken, NJ.

Quantum Computing Inc

Quantum Computing Inc. is trending due to news of a significant private placement, leading to community discussions about dilution and its potential impact. Some traders are pointing out this could lead to a pullback, while others believe it signals continued momentum in the quantum computing sector. The community is also weighing the news against the backdrop of broader interest in quantum computing and potential government investment.

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United States Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing Peter Navarro said Thursday that Washington will maintain tariffs on steel and aluminum with no exemptions for the European Union.“There will be no exemptions, no exclusions for steel and aluminum tariffs,” Navarro told reporters. He noted that the U.S. added more than 400 new products to the tariff list this week to curb manipulation and circumvention. “Every time we try to give an exemption or exclusion to one of our allies, they abuse it totally. We learned that it was a slippery slope,” Navarro said, recalling Trump’s previous term in office.Navarro also praised the administration’s 15% tariff on cars, describing it as a cornerstone of Trump’s trade strategy with Europe. “Anybody who criticizes Trump’s policy has to look at the president’s magnificent achievement in dealing with the EU,” he said.His comments come after the U.S. and EU&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-eu-announce-tariffs-autos-pharma/chsSuh2Rdid">issued</a> a joint statement earlier on Thursday, formalizing the trade deal announced back in July. The statement also included the possibility of lowering the 15% tariffs on cars, but only if Europe takes steps to lower tariffs on imported U.S. goods as promised.“In many ways I can’t think of a deal more important than the one with the EU. It is, after all, one of the largest entities in the world. It’s important not just economically but strategically, yet for many, many years it has been taking unfair advantage of the U.S.—consistently higher tariffs, consistently higher non-tariff barriers,” Navarro added.U.S. markets were trending lower ahead of Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole on Friday. The&nbsp;<a href="http://stocktwits.com/symbol/SLX">VanEck Steel ETF</a> (SLX) fell 0.5% in afternoon trade, and the&nbsp;<a href="http://stocktwits.com/symbol/IYM">iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF</a> (IYM) edged 0.1% lower. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around SLX and IYM trended in ‘neutral’ territory.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-nearly-500-m-civil-fraud-penalty-tossed-by-new-york-appeals-court/chsS6vHRdij">Trump’s Nearly $500M Civil Fraud Penalty Tossed By New York Appeals Court</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Trade advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump Peter Navarro speaks to members of the media following a television interview on the North Lawn of the White House on April 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Peter Navarro Rules Out Steel, Aluminum Tariff Exemptions For EU And Other Allies

Navarro also praised the administration’s 15% tariff on cars, describing it as a cornerstone of Trump’s trade strategy with Europe. 

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The White House is sending fresh signals on Nippon Steel’s proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel (X), with the President set to speak Friday at a Pittsburgh rally celebrating what he called a “planned partnership.”U.S. Steel’s stock rose nearly 1% after the President’s schedule was announced.Trump is set to deliver remarks at 5 p.m. ET on Friday at a U.S. Steel facility in Pennsylvania, a key swing state he carried in the 2024 election. The White House&nbsp;said he will speak about the “U.S. Steel Deal.”Supporters of the transaction are hoping his visit to the state, where U.S. Steel is headquartered, will cap a tumultuous 18-month effort by Nippon Steel to acquire the American company, which has faced numerous setbacks, including union opposition and two national security reviews.However, the final outcome remains uncertain. After initially appearing to endorse the transaction in a Truth Social post last Friday, Trump walked back expectations during comments to reporters on Sunday, characterizing the arrangement as an “investment” that would leave control with the U.S.“This will be a planned partnership between United States Steel and Nippon Steel, which will create at least 70,000 jobs, and add $14 Billion Dollars to the U.S. Economy,” Trump wrote in his post. “I will see you all at U.S. Steel, in Pittsburgh, on Friday, May 30th, for a BIG Rally. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!”White House trade adviser Peter Navarro echoed the sentiment on Thursday, saying, “U.S. Steel owns the company. Nippon Steel is going to have some involvement but no control.”The President has until next Thursday to issue a formal decision following last week’s conclusion of a second national security review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.Nippon Steel has reportedly offered to invest $14 billion in U.S. operations, including $4 billion for a new mill, if the Trump administration approves the merger.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/X">U.S. Steel’s stock</a> has gained 57% this year and 44% over the past 12 months.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/palantir-in-talks-with-irs-social-security-as-federal-role-expands-under-trump/ch0uGdDRbu3">Palantir Reportedly In Talks With IRS, Social Security As Federal Role Expands Under Trump</a>

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Trump To Rally In Pittsburgh With US Steel-Nippon Deal Nearing Decision 

Trump is set to deliver his remarks at 5 p.m. ET on Friday at a U.S. Steel facility in Pennsylvania, a key swing state he carried in the 2024 election. 

Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) stock fell 9.4% in extended trading on Wednesday after the company reported a bigger-than-expected loss and said it would pause operations at some plants to cut losses.The steel producer reported an adjusted loss of $0.92 per share for the three months ended March 31, while analysts expected it to post a loss of $0.83 per share, according to FinChat data.Its revenue of $4.63 billion was in line with estimates.The Cleveland-based firm’s first-quarter net loss was $495 million, or $1.00 per share, compared with $67 million, or $0.14 per share, a year earlier.The company said that between March and May of 2025, it decided to fully or partially idle six facilities to optimize its footprint, reposition away from loss-making operations, and release excess working capital.Cleveland-Cliffs expects to save over $300 million annually after pausing operations at these plants.“This will drive meaningful fixed cost savings and sharpen our focus on our core strength: supplying steel to the automotive industry,” CEO Lourenco Goncalves said.The company’s steel products sales in the first quarter rose to 4.14 million tonnes from 3.94 million tonnes a year earlier.The Cleveland-based firm also said that President Donald Trump’s import tariffs on steel and automotive products are strongly supporting both industries.“As a result of the actions taken by the Administration designed to boost the production of vehicles in the United States, we have already arranged higher volume commitments with our automotive OEM customers,” Goncalves said.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits was in the ‘neutral’ (49/100) territory, while retail chatter was ‘high.'<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:859/94;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/CLF_May_8_JPG_609ed5e8eb.webp" alt="CLF’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 03:47 a.m. ET on May 8, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="859" height="94"><figcaption>CLF’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 03:47 a.m. ET on May 8, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>One retail user said, “They have so much debt it’s impossible to get lean.”<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Hopeandaprayer/message/613862622</stembedurl>While some users urged Goncalves to retire for a turnaround.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/timetravelBob/message/613875472</stembedurl><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CLF">Cleveland-Cliffs stock</a> has fallen 10.8% year to date (YTD).Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/permian-resources-stock-rises-after-608-m-purchase-of-apa-assets/chifQEgRbj6">Permian Resources Stock Rises After $608M Purchase Of APA Assets, Retail Remains Bearish</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Cleveland-Cliffs Posts $495M Q1 Loss, Halts Non-Core Operations To Refocus On Auto Sector — Retail Watches Cautiously

The steelmaker reported an adjusted loss of $0.92 per share for the three months ended March 31, while analysts expected it to post a loss of $0.83 per share.

Cleveland-Cliffs Posts $495M Q1 Loss, Halts Non-Core Operations To Refocus On Auto Sector

The steel producer reported an adjusted loss of $0.92 per share for the three months ended March 31, while analysts expected it to post a loss of $0.83 per share.

Peabody Energy (BTU) stock rose 5.6% on Monday after the company indicated that it might choose to terminate its $3.8 billion deal to buy Anglo American’s steelmaking coal assets.The company said that it has notified Anglo American of a material adverse change impacting the deal, related to the Moranbah North Mine, which remains inactive following what was described as a gas ignition event on March 31."While we have remained on track to complete the steelmaking coal acquisition from Anglo, the issues at Moranbah North have created significant uncertainty around the transaction," CEO Jim Grech said.The deal was expected to close in mid-2025."A substantial share of the acquisition value was associated with Moranbah North, yet there is no known timetable for resuming longwall production," Grech added.Anglo American said that it does not believe that the stoppage at Moranbah North constitutes a material adverse change, and it would continue to work with Peabody to address its concerns.While Donald Trump’s favorable policies towards coal have renewed enthusiasm around the sector, tariffs on steel imports and an ongoing trade war between the U.S and China have dampened the demand outlook.As reported by The Fly, BMO analysts stated that Peabody's actions are unsurprising given that the Moranbah mine event coincides with the currently soft operating environment and a more challenging debt market.The brokerage noted that this event does not constitute a material adverse change on its own, and Peabody’s claim would likely be challenged.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ (43/100) territory, while retail chatter was ‘low.’<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:854/85;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/BTU_M_Ay_6_JPG_628e7198e4.webp" alt="BTU’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 01:22 a.m. ET on May 6, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="854" height="85"><figcaption>BTU’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 01:22 a.m. ET on May 6, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>One retail trader was pleased that the management was not buying a “non-working” asset.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/taxplanr/message/613548944</stembedurl><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BTU">Peabody Energy stock</a> have fallen 36% year to date (YTD).Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/celanese-stock-gains-after-hours-on-q1-profit-beat-company-sees-no-direct-tariff-impact-in-q2/chi4uAnRb1K">Celanese Stock Gains After-Hours On Q1 Profit Beat; Company Sees No Direct Tariff Impact In Q2 — Retail Bulls Elated</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Peabody Energy building, in St. Louis, Missouri on NOVEMBER 02, 2012. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Peabody Energy Rises After Hinting About Scrapping $3.8B Coal Mines Deal, Retail’s Still Bearish 

Anglo American said it does not believe that the stoppage at Moranbah North constitutes a material adverse change.

Peabody Energy Rises After Hinting About Scrapping $3.8B Coal Mines Deal

Recession playbook says more pain ahead for miners—except in gold

Investing.com -- A looming recession spells more pain for most metals and mining stocks, according to Barclays analysts, who see gold as “the best place to hide.”

Barrick Gold (GOLD) shares climbed more than 2% on Monday morning as gold prices surged to a new record, driven by renewed demand for safe-haven assets following President Donald Trump’s latest&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/cleveland-cliffs-stock-jump-on-trump-steel-tariff/ch5EQzPRtt">tariff threats</a>.The stock was among the top trending tickers on Stocktwits as its price hit near two-month highs, fueled by gold prices reaching an all-time high of $2,911.30 per troy ounce – marking the seventh record peak in 2025 and bringing the glittering $3,000 milestone into view.Gold’s price is already up nearly 11% this year after a staggering 27% gain in 2024.Trump is expected to introduce a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports later on Monday, followed by reciprocal tariffs on Tuesday or Wednesday. These measures would apply to all countries and match the tariff rates imposed by each.The prospect of new trade restrictions has heightened concerns about inflation and potential trade wars, fueling demand for gold, traditionally seen as a hedge against economic and geopolitical instability.The SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) rose 1.4%, while the broader materials sector also rallied, with the SPDR S&amp;P Metals &amp; Mining ETF (XME) gaining over 3.5%.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1295/297;" src="https://st-everywhere-cms-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Screenshot_2025_02_10_120848_56c4d6e05d.png" alt="Screenshot 2025-02-10 120848.png" width="1295" height="297"><figcaption>Barrick Gold Sentiment and Message Volume on Feb.10 as of 12:10 p.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Barrick Gold remained ‘extremely bullish’ accompanied by ‘extremely high’ chatter.&nbsp;One user projected the stock could reach $21 if gold’s rally continues and Barrick delivers strong earnings. The company&nbsp;will report quarterly results on Feb. 12.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/X2357/message/603584414</stembedurl>Last week, Barrick Gold announced a significant increase in its mineral reserves for 2024. The company’s attributable proven and probable gold reserves rose 23% to 89 million ounces at 0.99 grams per ton, driven&nbsp;mainly by its Reko Diq copper-gold project, which added 13 million ounces.Copper reserves surged 224% year-over-year to 18 million tonnes at 0.45%, following feasibility studies at the Lumwana and Reko Diq projects.&nbsp;The company reported replacing more than 180% of its depleted gold reserves since 2019, adding nearly 46 million ounces at an average cost of $10 per ounce.Barrick shares have gained 18% over the past year, with more than 10% of those gains occurring in 2025. However, the company remains entangled in a&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/barrick-gold-stock-rises-mali-shutdown/chG8g1tRND">dispute</a> with the Mali government over its Loulo-Gounkoto mine operations.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/cleveland-cliffs-stock-jump-on-trump-steel-tariff/ch5EQzPRtt">Cleveland-Cliffs Stock Soars On Trump’s Steel Tariff Promise: Retail Anticipates Bigger Gains</a>

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Barrick Mines A Rally On Trump Tariff Threats As Gold Fever Strikes Again

The prospect of new trade restrictions has heightened concerns about inflation and potential trade wars, fueling demand for gold, traditionally seen as a hedge against economic and geopolitical instability.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) shares surged more than 12.5% in early trading Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to impose a 25% tariff on imported steel and aluminum.The rally pushed the stock to its highest level since December and made it one of the top trending tickers on Stocktwits.&nbsp;Shares of peers U.S. Steel Corp. (X) and Nucor Corp. (NUE) also climbed, rising about 5% each.The President told reporters that the proposed levies would apply to all countries exporting the metals to the U.S.He said he would announce the new tariffs on Monday, along with “reciprocal tariffs” on Tuesday or Wednesday on countries that have imposed levies on U.S.-made goods.If enacted, the tariffs would make it more expensive for foreign steelmakers to sell in the U.S., giving domestic producers, like Cleveland-Cliffs, a competitive advantage and potentially allowing them to raise prices.<img src="https://st-everywhere-cms-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Screenshot_2025_02_10_111848_5155617074.png" alt="Screenshot 2025-02-10 111848.png">Retail sentiment on Stocktwits also improved to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ a day ago, as chatter remained at ‘high’ levels.&nbsp;Traders on the platform largely viewed the tariff proposal as a tailwind for Cleveland-Cliffs, which has been vying to expand its market position.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Dave_Silsby/message/603542767</stembedurl>CEO Lourenco Goncalves&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/cleveland-cliffs-ceo-controversy-us-steel-bid-japan-trade/chG8FmkRV9">drew criticism</a> last month after making inflammatory remarks about Japan during a press conference, where he reiterated the company’s interest in acquiring U.S. Steel while attempting to discredit Japanese firm Nippon Steel’s competing bid.And, just last week, the stock&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/cleveland-cliffs-stock-slides-preliminary-q4-2024-results-below-expectations/chPYPQPRAi">tumbled</a> after the company’s preliminary fourth-quarter results disappointed investors.&nbsp;Cleveland-Cliffs’ stock is down over 42% in the last 12 months but up 18% so far in 2025.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/top-3-materials-stocks-retail-investors-stocktwits/ch5EJlaRtV">These 3 Materials Stocks Led Retail Chatter Last Week</a>

Lourenco Goncalves, president and CEO of California Steel Industries, INC. stands amidst the massive rolls of pressed steel inside the Fontana plant. (Photo by Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Cleveland-Cliffs Stock Soars On Trump’s Steel Tariff Promise: Retail Anticipates Bigger Gains

Cleveland-Cliffs’ stock surge follows optimism around U.S. President Trump’s protectionist trade policies that could shield U.S. steelmakers from foreign competition.

Centrus Energy Corp (LEU) shares jumped 18% in early trade on Friday after the company’s fourth-quarter earnings topped Wall Street estimates.On an adjusted basis, the company reported earnings of $53.7 million, or $3.20 per share, for the three months ended Dec. 31, compared with the average analysts’ expectation of $1.64 per share, according to Koyfin data.The uranium fuel supplier posted quarterly revenue of $151.60 million for the fourth quarter, compared with a Street estimate of $106.67 million.“As the only U.S.-owned, U.S.-technology enrichment company, we are well-positioned to compete for more than $3.4 billion in federal funding that has been approved by Congress,” said CEO Amir Vexler.The company's backlog stood at $3.7 billion as of Dec. 31, 2024, extending to 2040.Centrus said its uranium earnings more than tripled to $73.2 million during the fourth quarter.Uranium prices hovered near multi-year highs in 2024, aided by supply constraints and a surge in demand as more countries looked to adopt nuclear energy to meet climate goals.Centrus has built the only U.S. facility licensed to produce high-assay low-enriched uranium, or HALEU, that allows nuclear reactor developers to optimize their systems for longer operating cycles, increased efficiencies, and better fuel utilization.The company received a contract from the U.S. Department of Energy for commercial production of HALEU in December.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits moved further into the ‘extremely bullish’ (86/100) territory versus a day ago, while retail chatter rose to ‘extremely high.’<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:799/181;" src="https://st-everywhere-cms-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/LEU_Feb_7_a92b491475.JPG" alt="LEU-Feb 7.JPG" width="799" height="181"><figcaption>LEU’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 09:23 a.m. ET on Feb. 7, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>One user said the stock should hit $100 based on the quarterly results.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Frankthetank007/message/603245619</stembedurl>Over the past year, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/LEU">Centrus stock </a>has gained 71.7%.However, the recent DeepSeek-related selloff slightly offset its yearly gains as investors were concerned over the long-term power demand.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/affirms-holdings-stock-surges-premarket-after-surprise-profit-upbeat-q2-revenue-retail-s-extremely-bullish/chPzVUhRsM">Affirms Holdings Stock Surges Premarket After Surprise Profit, Upbeat Q2 Revenue: Retail’s Extremely Bullish</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Centrus Energy Stock Rises After Q4 Earnings Beat: Retail Sentiment Brightens

On an adjusted basis, the company reported $53.7 million, or $3.20 per share, for the three months ended Dec. 31, compared with the average analysts’ expectation of $1.64 per share.

Shares of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) dropped over 1% in mid-day trading Tuesday following controversial remarks by CEO Lourenco Goncalves at a press conference in Butler, Pennsylvania.&nbsp;The steelmaker's chief executive unleashed a scathing attack on Japan, accusing the country of harmful trade practices amid reiterating his intention to acquire U.S. Steel Corp. (X).Goncalves alleged that Japan had taught China trade strategies detrimental to U.S. interests, such as overproduction and steel dumping, which he blamed for long-standing overcapacity issues in the steel industry.His remarks included inflammatory comments about Japan’s historical actions and cultural values, as well as personal attacks directed at Nippon Steel’s leadership.“China is bad, China is evil, but Japan is worse ... Japan, beware. You don't understand who you are,” he&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDmOdTbTVGg">said</a> at the press conference.“You did not learn anything since 1945,” he added. “You did not learn how good we are, how gracious we are, how magnanimous we are, how forgiving we are.”He also said that he has researched how to import dogs from Japan because he wants to go after Nippon's CEO for his money, "his house, and his dog," according to Koyfin’s transcript.&nbsp;Goncalves revealed that Cleveland-Cliffs had developed an “all-American solution” to secure U.S. Steel, emphasizing that his strategy prioritizes workers and American industry.&nbsp;Japan has refrained from commenting on Goncalves's recent comments, according to a report by the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/01/14/companies/japan-clevelandcliffs-ceo/">Japan Times</a>.&nbsp;“We are aware of the news reports, but the government would like to refrain from commenting on every single statement made by the management of single companies,” Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi told a regular news conference, dodging questions on the matter.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1303/295;" src="https://st-everywhere-cms-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Screenshot_2025_01_14_133545_57370619a6.png" alt="Screenshot 2025-01-14 133545.png" width="1303" height="295"><figcaption>Cleveland-Cliffs Corp. Sentiment and Message Volume on Jan.14 as of 1:35 p.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CLF">Cleveland-Cliffs shares</a> dipped to ‘bearish’ from ‘bullish’ a day ago even as message volume remained at ‘high’ levels.&nbsp;One user said that Gonclaves rant on Japan may indicate that he’s getting&nbsp;desperate.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Jeisenberg/message/599989526</stembedurl><stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/JackCoLu/message/599934398</stembedurl>Another user speculated that all the noise Gonclaves is making could just be a strategic ploy to cover up the collapse at Burns Harbor collapse – a steel-making facility owned by Cleveland-Cliffs – which occurred last week.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/RoyalPittsburgher/message/599986452</stembedurl>The remarks come amid Cleveland-Cliffs’ ongoing effort to acquire U.S. Steel. President Joe Biden recently blocked a $14.9 billion sale of U.S. Steel to Japan’s Nippon Steel, citing national security concerns.&nbsp;A CNBC report earlier this week suggested Cleveland-Cliffs may partner with Nucor, the largest U.S. steel producer, in a revised joint bid for U.S. Steel.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/vistra-stock-record-high-here-is-why/chG8VcORVI">Vistra Stock Hits All-Time High As Utilities Recover On Energy Demand From AI: Retail Bullish</a>

Cleveland-Cliffs Stock Dips As CEO’s Anti-Japan Rant Adds Fuel to U.S. Steel Bid Controversy: Retail Sentiment Sours

Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves' comments about Japan’s trade practices and U.S. Steel’s sale to Nippon have drawn investor scrutiny on Stocktwits.

U.S. Steel Corp. (X) shares climbed over 3% on Tuesday morning after the company, alongside Japan's Nippon Steel, filed lawsuits to contest President Joe Biden's decision to block their proposed merger.&nbsp;The Biden administration had cited national security concerns in its decision, which the companies are now challenging in court, calling it an act of “unlawful political influence.”U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel have also launched a separate lawsuit against Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF), its CEO Lourenco Goncalves, and David McCall, president of the United Steelworkers union.&nbsp;The suit alleges "illegal and coordinated actions aimed at preventing the transaction." Despite the legal actions, Cleveland-Cliffs shares rose 4.23% in early trade on Tuesday.Cleveland-Cliffs’ CEO, Goncalves, dismissed the allegations as “completely baseless,” referring to the merger as a "doomed-to-fail cash-out sale to Nippon Steel." The United Steelworkers union has yet to comment on the lawsuits.United Steelworkers has not yet issued a comment.&nbsp;Retail investors on Stocktwits were split between whether or not&nbsp;the President made the right call.&nbsp;According to an ongoing poll on the platform, 47% view the decision as ‘bad for business confidence’, while 40% agree with Biden’s decision to block the deal in order to safeguard national security.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1284/607;" src="https://st-everywhere-cms-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/us_steel_nippon_merger_block_poll_763f95de29.jpg" alt="us steel nippon merger block poll.jpg" width="1284" height="607"><figcaption>Stocktwits Poll On President Joe Biden's Decision To Block The U.S. Steel, Nippon Steel Merger</figcaption></figure>The merger, under scrutiny since its December 2023 announcement, would&nbsp;elevate Nippon Steel to the position of the second-largest steelmaker globally, up from fourth place.Since the deal was announced, it has faced pushback not only from President Biden, but also President-elect Donald Trump.&nbsp;“I am totally against the once great and powerful U.S. Steel being bought by a foreign company,” wrote Trump on Truth Social last week. “Through a series of tax incentives and tariffs, we will make U.S. Steel strong and great again and it will happen FAST! As President, I will block this deal from happening. Buyer Beware!!!”Most of the pushback from politicians stems from a preference for U.S. Steel to be U.S.-owned and for the U.S. to make its own steel.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1295/314;" src="https://st-everywhere-cms-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Screenshot_2025_01_07_095733_9cf8e52972.png" alt="Screenshot 2025-01-07 095733.png" width="1295" height="314"><figcaption>U.S. Steel Corp. Sentiment and Message Volume on Jan 7 as of 10:00 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the company shifted to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ a day ago, while message volumes remained at ‘normal’ levels.&nbsp;One user on the platform hopes that the lawsuit will give the company some time to strike a deal with Trump once he takes office on Jan. 20.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Src947/message/599059748</stembedurl>However, another pointed out that a deal&nbsp;under&nbsp;the Trump&nbsp;administration is highly unlikely.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Arnold75/message/599095122</stembedurl><stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Sswerve/message/599069452</stembedurl>U.S. Steel’s stock has dropped 30% over the past year but has started the new year&nbsp;on a strong footing, gaining over 8.5% in the last&nbsp;five days.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/amd-stock-surges-on-ces-2025-reveal-dell-partnership/chGI2u2RmF">Retail Impressed With AMD’s CES 2025 Announcements, Expects ‘Strong Rebound’ For Stock In 2025 On Dell Partnership</a>

Nippon Steel And US Steel Take Legal Actions Against U.S. Government

US Steel Stock Jumps After Lawsuit Over Biden’s Nippon Steel Deal Block: Retail Torn Between Business Confidence, National Security

U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel have also sued Cleveland-Cliffs, its CEO, and a union leader David McCall over alleged coordinated efforts to block their merger.

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