
Bulls Advance Cautiously Ahead Of CPI
NEWS
Bulls Advance Cautiously Ahead Of CPI

Source: Tenor.com
Softer-than-expected producer price readings helped the bulls battle back and close most indexes in the green. However, buyers remained cautious ahead of CPI’s release, the final inflation reading before the Fed’s January meeting. Several big banks kick off earnings season tomorrow, with the Stocktwits community counting on JPMorgan Chase to set a positive tone for financials and the broader market. 👀
Today’s issue covers Jim Cramer and retail battling over quantum stocks, the Stocktwits Community’s top 2025 trade ideas, and more from the day. 📰
Here’s the S&P 500 heatmap. 8 of 11 sectors closed green, with utilities (+1.31%) leading and healthcare (-1.03%) lagging.

Source: Finviz.com
And here are the closing prices:
S&P 500 |
5,843 |
+0.11% |
Nasdaq |
19,044 |
-0.23% |
Russell 2000 |
2,219 |
+1.13% |
Dow Jones |
42,518 |
+0.06% |
Most bullish/bearish symbols on Stocktwits at the close: 📈 $TDUP, $TNFA, $ERNA, $FATE, $DRIO 📉 $NNBR, $VKTX, $DG, $KPTI, $ANF*
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STOCKS
Battleground Quantum Stocks Catch A Bid 🤖
Skepticism from several big tech CEOs, namely Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, caused a quantum computing stock bloodbath last week. The industry bounced back today, bringing out a bold call from one of retail’s favorite market prognosticators.
Jim Cramer took to X this afternoon to share his view that today’s rebound, which saw names like Rigetti Computing soar nearly 50%, is “another exit point” for anyone who may have overstayed their welcome in the space. 😱
Very typical quantum bounce giving you another exit point
— Jim Cramer (@jimcramer)
9:40 PM • Jan 14, 2025
A Stocktwits poll covering quantum stocks shows 33% of the over 8,500 respondents agree with Cramer, though 55% foresee today’s move as part of a much larger rebound ahead. 🤯

Source: Stocktwits.com
Time will tell who is right, but it’s clear that earnings season and comments from the industry’s biggest players will continue to move these stocks in a big way!
Meanwhile, tech giants are spending billions on AI, quantum computing, and other technologies…but cutting headcounts to keep expenses in check. Microsoft confirmed it’s doing performance-based job cuts across departments, while Meta made headlines after an internal memo announced 5% cuts as it prepares for an ‘intense year.’ 😬
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STOCKS
Other Noteworthy Pops & Drops 📋️
H&E Equipment Services (+105%): United Rentals Inc. announced it would acquire the firm through a tender offer by January 28th for $92 per share in cash.
Wix (+6%): Morgan Stanley upgraded Wix from ‘Equal Weight’ to ‘Overweight’ and increased its target from $248 to $276, citing advancements in AI innovation.
Vistra Corp. (+6%): The stock hit new all-time highs even as the broader market experienced weakness, with many Stocktwits users looking for further upside!
Eli Lilly (-6%): Its updated fourth-quarter revenue outlook was weak, particularly related to its blockbuster weight-loss and diabetes drugs, Mounjaro and Zepbound.
KULR Technology (+9%): The firm signed a multi-million dollar licensing deal to provide advanced cathode fiber applications in nuclear reactors in Japan.
D-Wave Quantum, Inc. (+30%): B. Riley analyst Craig Ellis upped his price target for the stock to $9 from $4.50 and maintained a ‘Buy’ rating.
XTI Aerospace (-14%): The company signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) to acquire a 30% stake in ReadyMonitor LLC. While XTI specializes in virtual takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft, ReadyMonitor is focused on making unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
Arm Holdings (+2%): A Reuters report detailed the company’s plans to significantly raise royalty rates and explore designing its own chips.
Teladoc (-3%): It fell despite a new collaboration with Amazon aimed at expanding access to Teladoc’s programs, including those for diabetes, hypertension, pre-diabetes, and weight management, through Amazon’s Health Benefits Connector.
Cleveland-Cliffs (-2%): 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).
22nd Century Group Inc. (+5%): A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposal to mandate a drastic reduction of nicotine content in cigarettes is getting underway. The company’s press release says the move is “very much in concert with its VLN branded low nicotine cigarettes.”
Traditional “meme stocks” GameStop and AMC Entertainment saw their declines accelerate today, with the latter reaching levels not seen since mid-May when Roaring Kitty first re-emerged onto the scene. Somehow Stocktwits sentiment remains in ‘bullish territory’ for both, as their strong retail followings hold onto hope.
COMMUNITY INSIGHTS
Stocktwits Community: Top 2025 Picks Revealed 🤩
We’ve compiled responses from over 3,500 active investors to reveal the top 2025 trade ideas from the Stocktwits Community. You can view the full recap on X or directly on Stocktwits, but here are some high-level takeaways.
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Top retail picks: Tesla, Palantir, Nvidia, Intuitive Machines, SoFi Technologies, SoundHound AI, Anavex Life Sciences, ASTS SpaceMobile, Rocket Lab, MicroStrategy.
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Top investing themes: The future of transportation, aerospace / space / satellites, AI/quantum computing/software, biotech/pharma, and financials/fintech.
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Top Picks by Market Cap Bucket: Mega-Cap: Tesla ($TSLA), Mid-Cap: Intuitive Machines ($LUNR), Micro-Cap: Gorilla Tech ($GRRR).
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Under-the-radar picks: Intuitive Machines moving mankind further into space exploration, Honeywell’s spinoff potential, and TG Therapeutics’ best-in-class MS drug.
The Stocktwits Community shared their top trade ideas for the year ahead
Here’s what’s hot on Stocktwits for 2025 👇
👑 Top Retail Picks for 2025:
🥇 Tesla $TSLA
🥈 Palantir $PLTR
🥉 Nvidia $NVDA🏃♂️ Runner-ups: Intuitive Machines $LUNR, SoFi $SOFI, SoundHound $SOUN, Anavex… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— Stocktwits (@Stocktwits)
7:56 PM • Jan 14, 2025
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