MSTR stock now up 17% over the past 5 daysFierce reboundMarket really likes that tax news https://t.co/n3cLQfs7tQ ...

Core Insights - Robinhood has introduced trading for Strategy Inc's Variable Rate Series A Perpetual "Stretch" Preferred (STRC), marking the platform's first preferred stock listing [1][2] - STRC is now available for retail investors on Robinhood, allowing them to trade it alongside common stocks and ETFs [2] - STRC features a variable dividend that is reset monthly, designed to maintain its price near the $100 stated amount, and serves as a bitcoin-backed alternative to money markets [4] Company Developments - The STRC IPO was the largest in 2025, raising approximately $2.5 billion, with an additional at-the-market offering of $4.2 billion worth of STRC [4] - As of October 2, Robinhood's website indicated that it did not support preferred stocks prior to this listing [2] - At the time of publication, MSTR shares were up 2.9% in pre-market hours, while STRC was priced at $98.54, reflecting a 0.57% increase [5]

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.@Strategy, the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, is no longer anticipating a multi-billion tax liability from an increase in the value of its $75 billion stockpile, following a clarification from the IRS and Treasury Department on Tuesday. https://t.co/Ej7CJAjn2H ...

Group 1: Tesla - Tesla's stock rose by 3.31%, with a trading volume of $44.281 billion, as CEO Elon Musk became the first person to reach a net worth of $500 billion [1] - The company is expected to announce its latest quarterly delivery data, with predictions of record delivery numbers due to a surge in purchases before the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit expiration [1] - Analysts express concerns that this demand boost may not be sustainable, particularly with ongoing weaknesses in the European market [1] Group 2: Nvidia - Nvidia's stock increased by 0.35%, reaching a new all-time high with a trading volume of $32.304 billion, driven by strong demand for AI chips and a $100 billion strategic partnership with OpenAI [1] Group 3: Meta Platforms - Meta Platforms' stock fell by 2.32%, with a trading volume of $14.575 billion, as the company announced plans to use data from user interactions with its AI products for targeted advertising [1] - The updated privacy policy will be implemented globally, except in South Korea, the UK, and the EU, where such data collection is prohibited [1] Group 4: Eli Lilly - Eli Lilly's stock rose by 8.18%, marking the fourth consecutive day of gains, with a trading volume of $8.205 billion, following positive discussions with the Trump administration regarding drug pricing [2] - The company received EU approval for its Alzheimer's treatment drug Kisunla, enhancing its global market presence [2] Group 5: Micron Technology - Micron's stock surged by 8.86%, reaching a historical high with a trading volume of $7.356 billion, as NAND Flash prices increased by over 10% since September, igniting bullish expectations for the storage industry [2] - Morgan Stanley predicts that the price increase cycle may continue until 2026, creating a strong short-term catalyst [2] Group 6: Intel - Intel's stock rose by 7.12%, with a trading volume of $5.585 billion, as reports emerged of early negotiations with AMD for chip manufacturing services [3] - Analysts suggest that securing AMD as a client would significantly bolster Intel's confidence in its foundry business and signal its capabilities to other chip companies [3] Group 7: Strategy - Strategy's stock increased by 5.03%, with a trading volume of $4.596 billion, following news that the U.S. Treasury is preparing to relax a proposed rule that would tax unrealized Bitcoin gains [3] - The proposed tax was seen as unfair by companies like Strategy and Coinbase, which argued it would disadvantage U.S. firms in the global market [3]

Economic Indicators - US MBA mortgage applications fell by -12.7% in the week ended September 26, with the purchase mortgage sub-index down -1.0% and the refinancing sub-index down -20.6% [1] - The September ISM manufacturing index rose +0.4 to a 7-month high of 49.1, exceeding expectations of 49.0 [6] - The September ADP employment change unexpectedly fell by -32,000, marking the largest decline in 2.5 years, while August was revised lower to -3,000 from +54,000 [5] Market Reactions - Stocks initially moved lower due to the US government shutdown, but later recovered, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 reaching new all-time highs [2][4] - The dollar index fell to a one-week low, while gold prices climbed to a record high amid risk-off sentiment [2] - Rising corporate earnings expectations are a bullish backdrop for stocks, with over 22% of S&P 500 companies providing guidance for Q3 earnings that are expected to beat analysts' expectations [8] Sector Performance - Pharmaceutical stocks rallied, with AstraZeneca closing up more than +9% and Eli Lilly up more than +8%, driven by hopes from Pfizer's deal with the US government [15] - Chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks also saw gains, with Super Micro Computer closing up more than +9% and Micron Technology up more than +8% [16] - Grocery retailers declined after Amazon announced a new private-label food brand, leading to Dollar Tree and Dollar General closing down more than -4% and -3% respectively [22] Upcoming Economic Data - Weekly initial unemployment claims are expected to increase by +7,000 to 225,000, and August factory orders are expected to rise by +1.4% month-over-month [9] - September nonfarm payrolls are anticipated to increase by +51,000, with the unemployment rate expected to remain unchanged at 4.3% [9]

Sounds like Big Mike just found some new ammo in the couch cushions to unload into more BitcoinMichael Saylor (@saylor):As a result of Treasury and IRS interim guidance issued yesterday, Strategy does not expect to be subject to the Corporate Alternate Minimum Tax (CAMT) due to unrealized gains on its bitcoin holdings. $MSTR https://t.co/DEgluG8oEN ...

Group 1 - The US Treasury Department and IRS are easing a proposed tax rule that imposed a 15% minimum tax on unrealized gains from digital asset holdings for crypto companies [1][2] - This change is in response to significant opposition from companies like MicroStrategy and Coinbase, which argued that taxing unrealized gains is unfair compared to traditional assets [1][2] - The Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT) was established by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act and applies to large corporations with over $1 billion in average annual income [4] Group 2 - The IRS introduced new rules requiring companies to record digital asset holdings at fair value, impacting how fluctuations in crypto prices are reflected in financial statements [5] - Without the new tax guidance, corporations holding appreciated crypto would have to include unrealized gains in their Adjusted Financial Statement Income (AFSI) [6] - The ongoing discussions in the Senate Finance Committee highlight the need for clearer tax policies regarding digital assets to enhance business attractiveness and tax compliance [3]