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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 as the launch of the first U.S. spot XRP ETF approaches, generating excitement and speculation within the community. Discussions revolve around the potential impact of the ETF on XRP's price and adoption, as well as its broader implications for institutional investment and market dynamics. Some investors are also discussing the potential impact of the Fed's upcoming interest rate decision.

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The SPY is seeing active discussion around the Fed's interest rate decisions and their potential impact, with some traders expressing skepticism about the dovishness of recent communications. Community members are debating whether the market's reaction is a speculative mania or a genuine rally, while also considering technical levels and potential market exhaustion. Broader concerns include the future of small caps, the sustainability of the pump, and the influence of dark pool activity.

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The Invesco QQQ Trust is trending as traders digest the Fed's rate cut decision and its potential impact on tech stocks. Community members are actively discussing whether the cut signals continued market strength or a potential sell-the-news event, with opinions split between bullish and bearish outlooks. Discussions also include the implications of tariffs and AI developments on the broader market.

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

Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. is trending as community members discuss its Ethereum treasury and potential correlation with ETH's price movements, with some suggesting it's a better investment than ETH directly. Bullish sentiment is fueled by anticipation of a potential rate cut and its impact on crypto, as well as the potential for increased adoption of Ethereum and tokenization.

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. engages in operating social media and in the technology business. Its brands include TRUTH Social, TMTG+ and TMTG News. The company was founded on March 28, 2024 and is headquartered in Sarasota, FL.

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Trump Media is trending amidst discussions around free speech and potential political influence after Jimmy Kimmel's show was "indefinitely" pulled following controversial remarks. The community is fiercely debating cancel culture, media bias, and the implications for the First Amendment under the current administration. Some users are pointing to insider selling as a cause for concern, while others remain staunchly supportive of the company's mission.

The Walt Disney Co. engages in the business of international family entertainment and media enterprise. It owns and operates television and radio production, distribution and broadcasting stations, direct-to-consumer services, amusement parks, and hotels. It operates through the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products. The company was founded by Walter Elias Disney on October 16, 1923 and is headquartered in Burbank, CA.

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Recent news regarding ABC pulling Jimmy Kimmel's show has sparked debate and calls for boycotts, with community members expressing strong opinions on free speech and political influence; discussions include Kimmel's remarks about Charlie Kirk and potential financial implications for Disney. Broader conversations touch on the future of media, content bias, and potential political crackdowns, with some seeing the situation as a positive move and others as a troubling development.

Tesla, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of electric vehicles and energy generation and storage systems. It operates through the Automotive and Energy Generation and Storage segments. The Automotive segment includes the design, development, manufacture, sale, and lease of electric vehicles as well as sales of automotive regulatory credits. The Energy Generation and Storage segment is involved in the design, manufacture, installation, sale, and lease of solar energy generation, energy storage products, and related services and sales of solar energy systems incentives. The company was founded by Jeffrey B. Straubel, Elon Reeve Musk, Martin Eberhard, and Marc Tarpenning on July 1, 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

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Tesla is trending amid discussions of potential rate cuts, future robotaxi plans, and Elon Musk's recent activity. Community talking points include bullish sentiment, potential for further gains, and debate over the company's valuation. Some investors are pointing to technical indicators and potential for a short squeeze.

Gorilla Technology Group, Inc. engages in the provision of video intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT) security, edge AI data analytics, and operational technology security solutions and services in Asia Pacific. It operates through the following segments: Video IoT, Security Convergence, and Other. The company was founded by Spincer Koh in May 2001 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Gorilla Technology Group Inc

Gorilla Technology is trending following news of a significant $1.4 billion contract to build AI-powered data centers in Southeast Asia, sparking excitement among investors about the company's growth potential and future revenues. The community is actively debating the legitimacy of the deal and its potential impact, with some expressing skepticism and others predicting a substantial increase in the stock price, drawing comparisons to other AI stocks.

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UpDog is trending as the community rallies around this Solana-based meme coin, emphasizing its commitment to charitable donations for dogs and its strong community. Discussions highlight its presence on the Jupiter Strict List and the ongoing efforts to spread awareness of the project's mission. Many are also simply asking, 'What's UpDog?'

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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Marathon Digital Holdings Inc

MARA is trending amid discussions about a potential short squeeze, while some caution against the stock due to insider selling and the CEO's strategy. Community members are weighing the company's valuation against its Bitcoin holdings, comparing it to other mining stocks and referencing institutional ownership. Broader market factors, including potential AI ventures, are also influencing sentiment.

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Futures tied to the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices rose late Wednesday, signaling that these averages could make good the losses experienced after the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. The Jerome Powell-led Fed cut rates by a quarter-point, aligning the expectations, but the major averages, excluding the Dow Jones Industrial Average, lost ground, potentially in a “sell-the-news” move.As the market looks past the Fed decision, the Nasdaq 100 futures rose over 0.62% as of 11 p.m. ET on Wednesday. The S&amp;P 500 and the Dow futures added 0.43% and 0.29%, respectively, and the Russell 2000 futures climbed 0.54%.The markets closed on a mixed note on Thursday as traders took stock of the Fed decision, the updated forecasts, and the dot plot, along with Powell’s comments at the post-meeting press conference. Typical of a Fed decision day, the averages treaded water before the verdict was announced but spiked higher on the announcement. As investors digested the rest of the news flow surrounding the rate decision, the optimism gave way to skepticism.Economists and market watchers called out the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting for being a&nbsp; “mess,” as they took exception to the wide spread of the dot plot, which reflects the expectations of the 19 policymakers.Macro strategist Jim Bianco viewed this as undermining the Fed’s credibility. The “Risk Management” cut Powell referred to is seen more as a political reason than a necessity, he added. Allianz advisor and economist Mohamed El-Erian said he concurred with the general perception that the Fed is confused and divided about the long-term outlook.The major indices gave back their gains and ended on a mixed note, with the Dow and the Russell 2000 managing to close in the green.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> fell 0.12% and 0.20%, respectively. On the other hand, the&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">Shares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)</a> slipped 0.54% and 0.26%, respectively.The weekly jobless claims report, the results of the Philadelphia Fed’s September manufacturing survey, and the Conference Board’s leading economic indicators index for August could set the tone for trading in Thursday’s session.Darden Restaurants (DRI), FactSet (FDS), FedEx (FDX), and Lennar (LEN) are among the companies&nbsp;scheduled to report&nbsp;quarterly results on Thursday.Comerica Wealth Management's Chief Investment Officer, Eric Teal, said he expects the yield curve to steepen due to expectations that further stimulus will be forthcoming. The strategist views this as boding well for value-oriented sectors and smaller companies as the market broadens.Bolvin Wealth Management Group President Gina Bolvin said the Fed decision wasn’t a pivot, but a measured step.“For investors, this means modest rate relief, not fireworks,” she said, adding that rate-sensitive sectors like housing and consumer discretionary may benefit. “The Fed is walking a fine line, and upcoming inflation and jobs data will determine what comes next,” she added.Crude oil prices retreated late Wednesday, adding to their regular session’s losses, and gold futures also pulled back. The 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield, which rose after the Fed decision to 4.076%, has seen a modest retreat in the overnight session.In the currency market, the U.S. dollar rose slightly against most major currencies, except the euro.Major Asian markets were mixed Thursday morning following an uninspiring lead from Wall Street. The Nikkei 225 average rose sharply, hitting an intraday high, riding on the yen’s weakness, as traders looked ahead to the outcome of the Bank of Japan’s 2-day monetary policy meeting that kicks off on Thursday. The central bank is widely expected to keep the uncollateralized overnight call rate unchanged at 0.50%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/meta-stock-inches-up-after-hours-as-zuckerberg-unveils-799-ai-glasses-analyst-calls-it-best-bang-for-the-buck/chDchFWRd6w">Meta Stock Inches Up After-Hours As Zuckerberg Unveils $799 AI Glasses: Analyst Calls It ‘Best Bang For The Buck’</a>

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S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Rise, Pointing to Catch-Up Rally — Strategist Warns Fed Rate Cut Won’t Spark Fireworks

Allianz advisor and economist Mohamed El-Erian stated that he concurs with the general perception that the Fed is confused and divided about its long-term outlook.

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Allianz advisor and economist Mohamed El-Erian stated that he concurs with the general perception that the Fed is confused and divided about its long-term outlook.


Fed Sees "Two-Sided Risk" in Lowering Interest Rates

We now have interest rates between 4.00-4.25% for the first time since December of 2022.

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut the key borrowing rate by 25 basis points, bringing down the federal funds rate to the 4% to 4.25% range, in line with market expectations.This is the first rate cut announced by the Fed in 2025.&nbsp;The rate reduction comes at a time when inflation hasn’t shown any signs of a significant rise.&nbsp;On Tuesday,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-fed-should-be-independent-should-listen-to-smart-people-like-me/chwylmVRdzX">President Donald Trump stated</a> that while the Fed should be independent, it should also listen to “smart people” like himself.The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) highlighted the moderation in economic activity. It also touched upon the weakness in the labor market, stating that “job gains have slowed” while noting that inflation remains “elevated.”“Uncertainty about the economic outlook remains elevated. The Committee is attentive to the risks to both sides of its dual mandate and judges that downside risks to employment have risen,” the FOMC said.The Committee voted 11-to-1 to cut rates by 25 bps, with President Trump’s pick and newly-confirmed Governor, Stephen Miran, voting for a 50 bps cut.&nbsp;According to the dot plot projections, one of the votes was in favor of a 125 bps cut this year. Overall, nine of the 19 participants favored one additional cut, while 10 voted in favor of two cuts.Earlier, President Trump called on Fed Chair Jerome Powell to be open to feedback and to listen to him. “If you look, all the economists got it wrong, I got it right along with some other people out of a hundred. So they should listen to people that are smart, there’s nothing wrong with that, but they have to make their own choice. But they should listen,” Trump told reporters at the White House.Meanwhile, U.S. equities edged lower in Wednesday’s midday trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down 0.07%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) fell 0.48%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bullish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was up 0.13% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/mortgage-refinancing-demand-sharp-increase-as-interest-rates-drop/chDGnLGRd63">Mortgage Refinancing Demand Sees A Sharp Increase As Interest Rates Drop: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

The seal of the Federal Reserve is pictured before Fed Chairman Jerome Powell announced the Fed will leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

Fed Cuts Rate By 25 Basis Points

The key borrowing rate has now come down to the 4% to 4.25% range, in line with market expectations.

Housing Numbers Down Ahead of Fed Rate Cut Today

With expectations high that interest rates will come down further in the near future, it keeps some homebuying prospects on the sidelines.

The Federal Reserve’s crucial interest rate decision is scheduled to be announced on Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET. The Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) meeting kicked off on Tuesday to review the latest economic data, and it will conclude on Wednesday.Markets widely expect the central bank to cut the benchmark rate by 25 basis points – the CME FedWatch&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a> points to a 94% probability of a rate cut.Boosting the hopes of a rate cut during the September meeting is a weak labor market and soft inflation – the consumer price index (CPI) rose&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-consumer-inflation-august-cpi-report/chwNSJ9Rdvi">2.9% annually</a> in August, in line with Wall Street expectations. Weekly jobless claims rose to their&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-jobless-claims-report-september-6-week/chwNkdVRdvS">highest levels</a> in almost four years, surpassing estimates.Retail users on Stocktwits widely expect the Fed to announce a rate cut on Wednesday, with 83% of respondents in an ongoing&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/StocktwitsPolls/message/628697240">poll</a> indicating that a 25-basis-point (bps) or 50-bps rate cut is possible. However, 13% of the respondents say there could be no rate cut, while 4% expect a 25 bps hike.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:636/438;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Fed_rate_poll_jpg_fb9cd65747.webp" alt="Stocktwits poll on Fed's rate cut probabilities in September" width="636" height="438"><figcaption>Stocktwits poll on Fed's rate cut probabilities in September | Screenshot</figcaption></figure>Morgan Stanley expects the Fed to announce&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/morgan-stanley-fed-rate-cuts-through-january/chw8AhGRdDi">four interest rate cuts</a> between September and January. The firm stated in a recent note that the central bank will aim to achieve neutral policy rates “more decisively” before pausing to assess the impact of its rate cuts.On Tuesday,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-fed-should-be-independent-should-listen-to-smart-people-like-me/chwylmVRdzX">President Trump stated</a> that while the Fed should be independent, it should also listen to “smart people” like himself. “If you look, all the economists got it wrong, I got it right along with some other people out of a hundred. So they should listen to people that are smart, there’s nothing wrong with that, but they have to make their own choice. But they should listen,” Trump told reporters at the White House.Meanwhile, U.S. equities edged lower in Wednesday’s opening trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down 0.12%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) fell 0.4%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bullish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was up 0.02% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-fed-should-be-independent-should-listen-to-smart-people-like-me/chwylmVRdzX">Trump Says Fed Should Be Independent, But Adds It ‘Should Listen To Smart People Like Me’</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Fed Meeting Today: Will The Central Bank Cut Interest Rates? Here's What Experts And Retail Users Think

The two-day meeting of the Federal Reserve is already underway, with the outcome scheduled to be announced on Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET.

Shares of Caliber (CWD), a real estate and digital asset management platform provider, shot up over 49% in Wednesday’s premarket after the company finalized a $15.9 million securities deal with an institutional investor.&nbsp;The company disclosed that it issued 15,868 shares of Series B preferred stock at $1,000 per share, securing gross proceeds of nearly $15.9 million.&nbsp;On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CWD">Caliber stock&nbsp;</a>shifted to ‘bullish’ from ‘extremely bullish’ territory. Message volume changed to ‘normal’ from ‘extremely’ high in 24 hours.&nbsp;The preferred stock can be converted into Caliber’s common shares at a rate of $250 per share. The newly issued Series B shares come without voting rights, interest payments, or dividends.Separately, Caliber announced the launch of a new at-the-market (ATM) equity program under an existing $50 million shelf registration.&nbsp;The ATM mechanism enables Caliber to issue and sell common shares at current market rates, thereby funding its ongoing business goals. At launch, the company has access to roughly $10.3 million in available capital through the program.Proceeds raised through the ATM are expected to support several corporate initiatives, including the firm’s ongoing acquisition of Chainlink (LINK) tokens as part of its Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) strategy.&nbsp;On September 9, the company said it&nbsp;had&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/caliber-stock-jumps-over-500-pre-market-heres-why/chwKP0ORdtd">completed</a> its initial purchase of Chainlink (LINK) tokens. Caliber plans to accumulate LINK in increments with consistent purchases over time. It is the first to announce a Chainlink-backed DAT strategy.Caliber stock has lost over 54% in 2025 and 48% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nvidia-stock-draws-significant-investor-interest-after-this-development-in-china/chDGVuRRd6c">Nvidia Stock Draws Significant Investor Interest After This Development In China – Find Out More</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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CWD Stock Shot Up 49% Pre-Market Today – Here’s What Happened

The company finalized a $15.9 million securities deal with an institutional investor and also announced the launch of a new at-the-market equity program. 

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly made a similar mortgage pledge as Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, who was fired by President Donald Trump over what he termed as “potentially criminal conduct.”According to a Bloomberg&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-17/bessent-like-fed-governor-made-contradictory-mortgage-pledges">report</a> citing Bessent’s mortgage applications with Bank of America Corp. (BAC), the Treasury Secretary agreed to occupy two different homes as his “primary residence” simultaneously,&nbsp;a pledge similar to the one made by Cook.Bessent secured financing from Bank of America for the two houses and other assets, totaling $21 million, in 2007. The first one was for a seven-bedroom Georgian manor in Bedford Hills, New York, and the second one for a beachfront house in Provincetown, Massachusetts, according to the report.It also noted that Bank of America had an “understanding and agreement that the Bedford and Provincetown properties were secondary residences.” Charles Rich, the lawyer who signed on Bessent’s behalf, added that the lender was “fully aware” of the situation.This comes after President Donald Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-says-will-fire-fed-lisa-cook-if-she-does-not-resign/chsZ3lYRd06">announced</a> in August that he would fire Cook due to allegations of mortgage fraud. However, in a ruling on Monday, the appeals court blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to fire Cook, stating that the latter’s claim of the lack of due process was “very likely meritorious.”The Trump administration said it&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-administration-appeal-court-order-blocking-lisa-cook-firing/chwyKzGRdz4">would appeal</a> the decision.Meanwhile, U.S. equities edged lower in Wednesday’s pre-market session. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down 0.01%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) fell 0.02%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bullish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was up 0.12% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/mortgage-refinancing-demand-sharp-increase-as-interest-rates-drop/chDGnLGRd63">Mortgage Refinancing Demand Sees A Sharp Increase As Interest Rates Drop: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Scott Bessent Made Contradictory Mortgage Pledges Like Fed Governor Lisa Cook: Report

According to a Bloomberg report citing Bessent’s mortgage applications with Bank of America, the Treasury Secretary agreed to occupy two different homes as his “primary residence” simultaneously, a pledge similar to one made by Cook.

AstraZeneca (AZN) announced on Wednesday that its late-stage trial of Fasenra in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) did not achieve statistical significance in the primary endpoint of controlling flare-ups.COPD, also called Smoker’s Disease, is a debilitating, irreversible, and progressive disease whose exacerbations are life-threatening and can cause irreversible lung damage and even death. According to AstraZeneca, it affects 391 million people globally.The safety and tolerability of the drug in the recent trial were consistent with the known profile of the medicine. The company <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.astrazeneca.com/media-centre/press-releases/2025/update-on-resolute-phase-iii-trial.html">stated</a> that it will analyze the data further to understand the results.Shares of the company slipped 0.3% in the pre-market session at the time of writing. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/AZN">AZN stock</a> fell from ‘neutral’ to ‘bearish’ territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume fell from ‘normal’ to ‘low’ levels.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:572/62;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_09_17_at_7_28_11_AM_png_b16313a518.webp" alt="AZN's Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 7:28 a.m. ET on Sept. 17, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="572" height="62"><figcaption>AZN's Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 7:28 a.m. ET on Sept. 17, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure> The study was aimed at evaluating the efficacy and safety of 100 mg of Fasenra in people with moderate to very severe COPD with a history of frequent COPD exacerbations and an elevated blood eosinophil count. The company enrolled patients in the trial with a history of at least two COPD exacerbations in the year before enrollment and who were current or former smokers. Patients were randomized to receive either a placebo or Fasenra while remaining on their existing therapy.“COPD, which remains a leading cause of death worldwide, is a complex, heterogeneous disease and we continue to advance other promising approaches in our pipeline to address the unmet needs of patients,” company executive Sharon Barr saidFasenra is already used to treat severe eosinophilic asthma and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis in several countries. According to AstraZeneca, over 150,000 patients worldwide are currently taking Fasenra. In the first half of 2025, Fasenra generated $920 million in revenue, representing an 18% year-over-year increase.Separately, the company also <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.astrazeneca.com/media-centre/press-releases/2025/saphnelo-met-primary-endpoint-in-tulip-sc.html">announced</a> that its late-stage trial evaluating subcutaneous Saphnelo in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) met its primary endpoint, demonstrating a statistically significant and clinically meaningful reduction in disease activity compared to placebo. SLE is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks healthy tissue in the body. It is estimated to impact over 3.4 million people globally.AZN stock is up by 18% this year and down by about 1% over the past 12 months.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/x4-pharma-to-halve-headcount-amid-efforts-to-complete-neutropenia-trial/chDGnJwRd6P">X4 Pharma To Halve Headcount Amid Efforts To Complete Neutropenia Trial</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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AstraZeneca Says Asthma Drug Failed Trial In Smoker’s Disease

The company stated that the safety and tolerability of the drug in the recent trial were consistent with the known profile of the medicine, and added that it will analyze the data further to understand the results.

The demand for mortgage refinancing has reportedly increased sharply over the last week, as homeowners seek to capitalize on a drop in interest rates amid economic uncertainty.According to a CNBC&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/17/mortgage-refinance-demand-spikes-nearly-60percent-as-interest-rates-drop-sharply.html">report</a> citing data from the Mortgage Bankers Association, refinancing applications experienced a 58% increase last week compared to the previous week, while the year-over-year change stood at 70%.Of the total mortgages last week, the share of refinance applications soared to 59.8%, up from 48.8% in the preceding week, according to the report. “Homeowners with larger loans jumped first, as the average loan size on refinances reached its highest level in the 35-year history of our survey,” said Mike Fratantoni, MBA’s SVP and chief economist.This comes at a time when the 30-year fixed-rate mortgages have been&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/current-mortgage-rate-home-loans-get-cheaper/chw8Yr7RdDf">trending lower</a>. Data from Freddie Mac shows that the average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) fell to 6.35% last week, down from 6.5% the week before. The last time the mortgage rate for a 30-year home loan was lower than 6.35% was on October 10, 2024, according to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/MORTGAGE30US">data</a> from the Federal Bank of St. Louis.Meanwhile, U.S. equities edged lower in Wednesday’s pre-market session. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down 0.07%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) fell 0.08%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bullish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was up 0.07% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/dow-futures-stall-ahead-of-fed-interest-rate-decision/chDGVwJRd62">Dow Futures Stall Ahead Of Fed’s Interest Rate Decision Today: WDAY, MSFT, GOOGL, NVDA Among Stocks To Watch</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Mortgage Refinancing Demand Sees Sharp Increase As Interest Rates Drop: Report

According to a CNBC report citing data from the Mortgage Bankers Association on Wednesday, refinancing applications witnessed a 58% jump last week.

U.S. stocks appear set for a cautious opening on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve gets ready to announce its latest interest rate decision.Data from the CME FedWatch&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a> indicates a 94% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut announcement on Wednesday.While Dow Jones futures were up 0.03% at the time of writing, the S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.07%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100’s futures declined 0.1%. Futures of the Russell 2000 index were up 0.02%.Meanwhile, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY) was down 0.07% at the time of writing, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) fell 0.08% on Wednesday morning. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bullish’ territory.Asian markets ended Tuesday’s trading session on a largely negative note, with the KOSPI declining the most at 1.06%, followed by the TWSE Capitalization Weighted Stock index at 0.75%, and the Nikkei 225 index at 0.17%.The Hang Seng index surged 1.86%, while the Shanghai Composite gained 0.37%.Stocks To Watch<ul><li>Workday Inc. (WDAY): Workday shares surged 8% in Wednesday’s pre-market session after Elliott Investment Management announced a $2 billion investment in the company.</li><li>Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), Nvidia Corp. (NVDA), Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) (GOOGL): U.S. tech giants announced a $40 billion investment in the U.K. amid President Donald Trump’s visit to the nation.</li><li>StubHub Holdings Inc. (STUB): The ticket reseller raised nearly $800 million in its initial public offering (IPO). The stock is set to debut on Wednesday.</li><li>GSK Plc. (GSK), Eli Lilly and Co. (LLY): The two pharmaceutical giants announced plans to build new plants in the U.S. to mitigate the impact of tariffs partly.</li></ul>&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/martin-shkreli-shorts-opendoor-stock/chwyrOyRdz6">‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli Shorts Opendoor Technologies, Stock Tumbles 5%</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Dow Futures Stall Ahead Of Fed’s Interest Rate Decision Today: WDAY, MSFT, GOOGL, NVDA Among Stocks To Watch

While Dow Jones futures were up 0.03% at the time of writing, the S&P 500 futures fell 0.07%.

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