# Finance Social Trends & Public Discussions — 2026-09-29 21:30 UTC > **Category:** Finance > **Status:** Trending Up > **Timestamp:** 2026-09-29 21:30 UTC (2026-09-29T21:30:00Z) > **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-09-29-21-30/non_crypto/finance > **Overview Brief:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-09-29-21-30/non_crypto.md --- ## 10-Minute Category Volume & Sentiment - **Total Posts:** 41 - **Total Impressions:** 78.9K - **Bullish / Positive:** 16 - **Bearish / Negative:** 13 - **Neutral:** 12 --- ## Engagement Analysis Total Engagement - Comments: 137, Retweets: 118, Likes: 543, Impressions: 78871 --- ## Cited Discussions & Public Evidence ### Discussion #1 by @EricBalchunas > **Author:** [@EricBalchunas](https://x.com/EricBalchunas) > **Metrics:** 21 likes · 2 retweets · 1 comments · 22.0K views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T17:33:28+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/2104987939432235343](https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/2104987939432235343) > > "Tax expert’s interpretation of the IRS’ 351 conversion notice yesterday, which relevant to a tiny area of ETF world but a fast growing area:" ### Discussion #2 by @CoinMarketCap > **Author:** [@CoinMarketCap](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap) > **Metrics:** 10 likes · 4 retweets · 4 comments · 13.1K views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T21:35:11+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CoinMarketCap/status/2105048771771928713](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap/status/2105048771771928713) > > "ICYMI: Apollo chief economist Torsten Slok warns AI agents could trigger bank runs by automatically moving household cash from checking accounts into higher-yielding ones." ### Discussion #3 by @Theactionmask > **Author:** [@Theactionmask](https://x.com/Theactionmask) > **Metrics:** 105 likes · 4 retweets · 5 comments · 10.4K views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T07:50:41+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Theactionmask/status/2104841278479552844](https://x.com/Theactionmask/status/2104841278479552844) > > "Someone asks, "Why steel? It's getting worse and worse, isn't it?" But whether the steel market is getting worse or better, I can clearly see the point where it starts improving, so I buy. There's no need to say more." ### Discussion #4 by @squawksquare > **Author:** [@squawksquare](https://x.com/squawksquare) > **Metrics:** 69 likes · 2 retweets · 8 comments · 6.6K views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T16:54:50+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/squawksquare/status/2104978216410644744](https://x.com/squawksquare/status/2104978216410644744) > > "$TSLA at lows of they day. MM's will keep dropping the bid now to get the $349's into the close. Why do we even have an SEC?" ### Discussion #5 by @fomo > **Author:** [@fomo](https://x.com/fomo) > **Metrics:** 90 likes · 30 retweets · 41 comments · 5.9K views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T21:16:41+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/fomo/status/2105044113691402350](https://x.com/fomo/status/2105044113691402350) > **Visual Context:** A mobile app interface on fomo displays a Feed for Tendies showing "Holders (30.2K)" and a post by user Stacco (Team) reading "Doing it for the love of the game," featuring a Tendies price of $15,314.71 and 293 likes. Below the phone screenshot, the tagline "Get TENDIES updates, directly on fomo" promotes receiving @TendiesRH updates on the platform, aligning with the post's message of uplifting communities and traders. > > "Receive @TendiesRH updates on fomo. Uplifting communities and traders alike." ### Discussion #6 by @FBICyberDiv > **Author:** [@FBICyberDiv](https://x.com/FBICyberDiv) > **Metrics:** 42 likes · 14 retweets · 6 comments · 3.4K views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T21:05:14+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/FBICyberDiv/status/2105041232644677995](https://x.com/FBICyberDiv/status/2105041232644677995) > **Visual Context:** The image is an FBI infographic against a dark blue starry background, prominently displaying the text "Since January 2025, More than $1 Billion in attempted theft denied by the FBI's recovery Asset Team (+16% over 2023-2024)," with the official FBI Department of Justice seal at the bottom. The graphic visually reinforces the accompanying post about the Recovery Asset Team (RAT)'s success in blocking over $1 billion in fraud attempts and freezing funds for victims since January 2025. > > "The FBI’s Recovery Asset Team (RAT) has denied more than $1 Billion in attempted theft since January 2025 (+16% over a comparable period in 2023-2024). Our RAT team streamlines communications with financial institutions and @FBI field offices to help freeze funds for fraud" ### Discussion #7 by @EMostaque > **Author:** [@EMostaque](https://x.com/EMostaque) > **Metrics:** 13 likes · 1 retweets · 2 comments · 2.5K views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T21:16:06+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/EMostaque/status/2105043969545502771](https://x.com/EMostaque/status/2105043969545502771) > > "Go preorder @RaoulGMI ‘s book It is the structure he had found from decades of investing and writing and is well worth the read as we head into crazy times" ### Discussion #8 by @finansparafesor > **Author:** [@finansparafesor](https://x.com/finansparafesor) > **Metrics:** 11 likes · 4 retweets · 1 comments · 1.8K views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T21:07:06+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/finansparafesor/status/2105041704495771970](https://x.com/finansparafesor/status/2105041704495771970) > > "Are you a value investor doing long-term investing? Here's your long term for you: #FROTO May 2024 105 TL September 2026 74.40 TL #THYAO May 2024 320 TL September 2026 291.50 TL #KCHOL May 2024 248 TL September 2026 214.10 TL #SAHOL, #TCELL vs. should I keep" ### Discussion #9 by @FinanceLancelot > **Author:** [@FinanceLancelot](https://x.com/FinanceLancelot) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 1.6K views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T21:28:02+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/FinanceLancelot/status/2105046972805820928](https://x.com/FinanceLancelot/status/2105046972805820928) > **Visual Context:** A technical analysis chart of GameStop (GME) shows the stock testing resistance against a massive descending wedge from January 2021 highs, with overlaid trendlines marking key dates including January 2021, May 2024, and a projected January 2027 target, accompanied by an inset photo of a man (likely Keith Gill/The Roaring Kitty) and a "Roaring Kitty returns Dec 25th?" cat graphic in the corner—visually reinforcing the post's speculation about GME mirroring its 2020 squeeze pattern and Roaring Kitty's potential Christmas Day YouTube return. > > "GameStop $GME is still finding resistance along the huge January 2021 wedge. If history is truly repeating with GameStop surging to $1,050, we want to see the 2020 pattern play out (white pattern). Will @TheRoaringKitty return to YouTube again on Christmas Day December 25th?" ### Discussion #10 by @hackapreneur > **Author:** [@hackapreneur](https://x.com/hackapreneur) > **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.6K views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T20:44:17+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/hackapreneur/status/2105035962342609014](https://x.com/hackapreneur/status/2105035962342609014) > > "JUST IN: @theunipcs is the $SI czar" ### Discussion #11 by @RAFA_AI > **Author:** [@RAFA_AI](https://x.com/RAFA_AI) > **Metrics:** 43 likes · 47 retweets · 30 comments · 1.1K views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T21:00:02+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RAFA_AI/status/2105039924248580343](https://x.com/RAFA_AI/status/2105039924248580343) > **Visual Context:** A stylized figure wearing a crown holds a spray paint can, spraying green paint onto a black brick wall, visually representing the prompt's invitation to "leave something on it" by completing the phrase "Wall Street never let me..." > > "Contest Day 2 The wall’s starting to talk. Now it’s your turn to leave something on it. Finish this sentence: “Wall Street never let me....” Quote this post with your answer for a shot at $150. Day 2 of 3. If you entered yesterday, keep going. Enter all 3 days to stay in" ### Discussion #12 by @jsouthard_ > **Author:** [@jsouthard_](https://x.com/jsouthard_) > **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 846 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T20:18:16+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jsouthard_/status/2105029414992093465](https://x.com/jsouthard_/status/2105029414992093465) > > "My advice for October is: $TSLA (Tesla) — Don't buy $PLTR (Palantir) — Don't buy $ARM (Arm) — Don't chase $NVDA (Nvidia) — Buy at $227–$232 $MU (Micron) — Buy at $1,065–$1,070 $AMD (AMD) — Buy at $607–$615 $SNDK (SanDisk) — Buy at $1,729–$1,735 $MSFT (Microsoft) — Buy at" ### Discussion #13 by @DefiyantlyFree > **Author:** [@DefiyantlyFree](https://x.com/DefiyantlyFree) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 772 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T21:37:21+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DefiyantlyFree/status/2105049316478111836](https://x.com/DefiyantlyFree/status/2105049316478111836) > > "For a U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage, roughly 7%–8% is the long-term historical average over the last 50 years. Lowest in the last 50 years was under Trump 1.0 2.65%. Highest for long time under Carter." ### Discussion #14 by @gawiraescobar > **Author:** [@gawiraescobar](https://x.com/gawiraescobar) > **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 761 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T20:32:34+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gawiraescobar/status/2105033014262759863](https://x.com/gawiraescobar/status/2105033014262759863) > > "Her hissenin gerçek değeri 1 TL Vatandaşa arz edilen fiyat 10 ile 200 TL arasında olan yüzlerce hisse oldu.. Birileri borcunu benim senin paran ile ödeyip cebini doldururken Sen ve ben kendi paramızla rezil olduk Kimimiz battı kimimiz deli zarar içinde. Hak aramaya kalksak" ### Discussion #15 by @scotsrule08 > **Author:** [@scotsrule08](https://x.com/scotsrule08) > **Metrics:** 16 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 729 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T20:55:59+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/scotsrule08/status/2105038906119127255](https://x.com/scotsrule08/status/2105038906119127255) > **Visual Context:** A document page titled 'Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement' detailing Tesla's entry into credit agreements including a $20.0 billion Term Loan Facility, an $8.0 billion Five-Year Revolving Facility, and a $2.0 billion 364-Day Revolving Facility dated September 29, 2026. > > "Tesla just filed an 8-K. On Sep 29 it entered into $30B of senior unsecured credit facilities: • $20.0B 3-year delayed draw term loan (Citi admin agent). Matures Sep 29, 2029. Undrawn commitments step down to $10B after 1 year, $5B after 15 months, then terminate at 18 months" ### Discussion #16 by @CaktusJxck > **Author:** [@CaktusJxck](https://x.com/CaktusJxck) > **Metrics:** 4 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 570 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T21:02:58+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CaktusJxck/status/2105040664983384086](https://x.com/CaktusJxck/status/2105040664983384086) > **Visual Context:** An SEC Form 4 filing shows Cohen Ryan, President/CEO/Chairman of GameStop Corp. (GME), making transactions on 09/29/2026 involving Class A Common Stock. > > "Ryan Cohen, GameStop’s president, CEO and chairman, reported two purchases of $GME Class A common stock on September 29, 2026, in a Form 4 filing. • *Total acquired:* 450,000 shares for approximately $10.56 million, based on the prices shown in the filing." ### Discussion #17 by @nobsfud > **Author:** [@nobsfud](https://x.com/nobsfud) > **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 548 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T21:17:47+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/nobsfud/status/2105044393229222117](https://x.com/nobsfud/status/2105044393229222117) > **Visual Context:** A text document titled "ChatGPT" detailing a free trial offer for a "Pro 200" plan with GPT-4 access, including a 600-text trial period and instructions to join a Discord server. > > "introducing Pro500 multi year loans work today, pay later." ### Discussion #18 by @mmonis > **Author:** [@mmonis](https://x.com/mmonis) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 382 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T21:31:21+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mmonis/status/2105047805375197544](https://x.com/mmonis/status/2105047805375197544) > **Visual Context:** A stock trading screen showing a list of top percentage gainers, with tickers like BE (+12.62%), LITE (+9.43%), SMTC (+5.88%), MU (+3.45%), META (+2.63%), NBIS (+1.96%), and CRWD (+1.58%) displayed along with their prices. > > "Open Positions $CRWD - Got stopped out; re-entered at 259 $AEHR - Trimmed at 107 and stopped out of the remainder For $MU - Will trim 50% tomorrow and ride the rest into earnings." ### Discussion #19 by @damian173_ > **Author:** [@damian173_](https://x.com/damian173_) > **Metrics:** 6 likes · 1 retweets · 2 comments · 368 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T21:00:05+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/damian173_/status/2105039939054551088](https://x.com/damian173_/status/2105039939054551088) > > "POV: You invested in Celsius stock instead of spending $3 a day on energy drinks" ### Discussion #20 by @moneyromantic > **Author:** [@moneyromantic](https://x.com/moneyromantic) > **Metrics:** 5 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 346 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T20:52:19+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/moneyromantic/status/2105037982755680428](https://x.com/moneyromantic/status/2105037982755680428) > > "$555.59" ### Discussion #21 by @brucefenton > **Author:** [@brucefenton](https://x.com/brucefenton) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 336 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T21:33:16+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/brucefenton/status/2105048290391650781](https://x.com/brucefenton/status/2105048290391650781) > > "I’ve met many billionaires and world class investors. About none make decisions based on charts." ### Discussion #22 by @ohheyitstmas > **Author:** [@ohheyitstmas](https://x.com/ohheyitstmas) > **Metrics:** 14 likes · 1 retweets · 8 comments · 335 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T21:16:51+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ohheyitstmas/status/2105044157358071883](https://x.com/ohheyitstmas/status/2105044157358071883) > > "I need to hire someone to click the sell button for me" ### Discussion #23 by @reddit > **Author:** [@reddit](https://x.com/reddit) > **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 300 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T21:00:40.771000+00:00 > > "[WTS] Libertads, Pandas, Silver Cherry Coke, and Banana Ricks! proof Close-Ups Hello, fellow stackers/collectors, to my 2nd-ever sale! I am liquidating my Libertad collection along with a few other premium items. Willing to trade for gold and platinum pieces. If you have an offer, please reply and then message me. We can work something out in the DMs. So...what am I offering? Please see the pictures above and descriptions below! If you have any questions or further pictures, please let me know. I priced everything below comps I could find, and I'm willing to reasonably negotiate on bulk/multiple-item orders." ### Discussion #24 by @reddit > **Author:** [@reddit](https://x.com/reddit) > **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 300 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-26T17:12:09.543000+00:00 > > "Hedge Funds Are the Wild Card in the Turbulent Bond Market" ### Discussion #25 by @troystakeonkick > **Author:** [@troystakeonkick](https://x.com/troystakeonkick) > **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 257 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T20:07:15+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/troystakeonkick/status/2105026642313973873](https://x.com/troystakeonkick/status/2105026642313973873) > > "every washed up content creator who randomly starts promoting "trading" is just as bad as all the other washed up celebrities who took on gambling deals when they fell off you're a sell out too" ### Discussion #26 by @faceless_sub1 > **Author:** [@faceless_sub1](https://x.com/faceless_sub1) > **Metrics:** 7 likes · 1 retweets · 6 comments · 256 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T21:14:58+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/faceless_sub1/status/2105043682676084842](https://x.com/faceless_sub1/status/2105043682676084842) > > "Haven't received at least $200 from me yet? Say hi right now immediate sends, zero conversation needed No fee!!!" ### Discussion #27 by @SazabyMKII > **Author:** [@SazabyMKII](https://x.com/SazabyMKII) > **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 249 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T20:40:58+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SazabyMKII/status/2105035124777910426](https://x.com/SazabyMKII/status/2105035124777910426) > > "おはようございます 今日は日経先物はあげてますねぇ 因みに昨日は-27万でマイ転してました" ### Discussion #28 by @freshceonetwork > **Author:** [@freshceonetwork](https://x.com/freshceonetwork) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 244 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T21:22:39+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/freshceonetwork/status/2105045617386950940](https://x.com/freshceonetwork/status/2105045617386950940) > **Visual Context:** A text message conversation shows a Zelle payment confirmation of $3,500.00 sent from 'Business Adv Fundamentals - 3177' on Sep 25, 2026, with the recipient responding 'Thank you. Have a good weekend'. > > "Just sent out more money passively to someone making money with us through exotic cars. Must have 680+ score and prior credit history. No money required and details and answers explained in zoom call. Dm me exotic for zoom call access!" ### Discussion #29 by @Futureselitecom > **Author:** [@Futureselitecom](https://x.com/Futureselitecom) > **Metrics:** 5 likes · 1 retweets · 2 comments · 232 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T20:55:36+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Futureselitecom/status/2105038810631540744](https://x.com/Futureselitecom/status/2105038810631540744) > > "Some payouts from our community! Congratulations to all who have worked hard for this moment #trading #propfirm" ### Discussion #30 by @VikramVerm25510 > **Author:** [@VikramVerm25510](https://x.com/VikramVerm25510) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 221 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T19:39:08+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/VikramVerm25510/status/2105019566057484539](https://x.com/VikramVerm25510/status/2105019566057484539) > > "DO YOU NEED $1,500? Tell me honestly what you need it for. I’ll select a few genuine replies. Comment “YES” + your reason Repost Follow @vikramverm25510 Selection in 72 hours." ### Discussion #31 by @WorldInMotionHQ > **Author:** [@WorldInMotionHQ](https://x.com/WorldInMotionHQ) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 202 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T20:47:26+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/WorldInMotionHQ/status/2105036752306200608](https://x.com/WorldInMotionHQ/status/2105036752306200608) > > "API data show US crude stocks up 1.019M vs -1.9M forecast, prior 1.786M" ### Discussion #32 by @reddit > **Author:** [@reddit](https://x.com/reddit) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 200 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-26T17:37:27.275000+00:00 > > "Is the Market Treating Falchani Like a Lithium Project When It May Be a Multi-Product Project? Suggested" ### Discussion #33 by @dylanquantt > **Author:** [@dylanquantt](https://x.com/dylanquantt) > **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 192 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T20:01:22+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/dylanquantt/status/2105025162298999092](https://x.com/dylanquantt/status/2105025162298999092) > > "on 14 september 2011 a ubs trader emailed his own manager and confessed. not one risk system had found him. the bill was £1.4 billion. the regulator later fined the bank £29.7 million, and the reason they gave is not the one you are expecting, kweku adoboli was 31, a director" ### Discussion #34 by @MasaWat56574327 > **Author:** [@MasaWat56574327](https://x.com/MasaWat56574327) > **Metrics:** 8 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 156 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T20:34:09+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MasaWat56574327/status/2105033412663005436](https://x.com/MasaWat56574327/status/2105033412663005436) > **Visual Context:** A financial chart displays four indicators: S&P500 at 7,670.84 (-0.17%, -12.85), NASDAQ100 at 30,339.33 (+0.21%, +62.52), Semiconductor Index (SOX) at 12,629.17 (+1.32%, +163.93), and USD/JPY at 157.362 (-0.02%, 1万円=63.55). > > "9月は残念な結果になってしまった JUST KEEP BUYING #SP500 #NASDAQ100" ### Discussion #35 by @reddit > **Author:** [@reddit](https://x.com/reddit) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 100 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T21:33:24.451000+00:00 > > "Burry swapped all his AI shorts for 2027 puts. How are people reading the strikes?" ### Discussion #36 by @0x99DaDa > **Author:** [@0x99DaDa](https://x.com/0x99DaDa) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 68 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T20:32:40+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0x99DaDa/status/2105033039474741305](https://x.com/0x99DaDa/status/2105033039474741305) > > "为啥和区域有关系呢?不应该只是汇率换算问题吗?" ### Discussion #37 by @AssetMarketCap > **Author:** [@AssetMarketCap](https://x.com/AssetMarketCap) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 10 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T21:19:09+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AssetMarketCap/status/2105044736411042086](https://x.com/AssetMarketCap/status/2105044736411042086) > > "Looks like they found a new way to buy your freedom, one transfer at a time. It’s a wild world; let’s keep the spirit of innovation alive." ### Discussion #38 by @Dgenfms > **Author:** [@Dgenfms](https://x.com/Dgenfms) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 9 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T20:45:24+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Dgenfms/status/2105036242597421495](https://x.com/Dgenfms/status/2105036242597421495) > > "ES started falling. Rejected off the midnight open level. That was the signal. NQ was next. This is what reading correlated markets looks like in real time. #daytrading #futurestrading #daytradingfutures #nq #es #nyopen #livedaytrader" ### Discussion #39 by @BigLonny5822 > **Author:** [@BigLonny5822](https://x.com/BigLonny5822) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 9 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T19:57:12+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BigLonny5822/status/2105024113462964678](https://x.com/BigLonny5822/status/2105024113462964678) > > "hype kinda gettin given the bidness right now" ### Discussion #40 by @0x_Coop > **Author:** [@0x_Coop](https://x.com/0x_Coop) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T21:31:02+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0x_Coop/status/2105047725922210029](https://x.com/0x_Coop/status/2105047725922210029) > > "your score shows significant progress in trading" ### Discussion #41 by @reddit > **Author:** [@reddit](https://x.com/reddit) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 0 views > **Posted:** 2026-09-29T21:33:24.943000+00:00 > > "I still don't fully grasp share buybacks and the intrinsic purpose of owning stock. Okay. So I've been active in monitoring the stock market and learning about investing on and off for about the past 6 years. But while I was pondering, I got stuck on the actual benefit of being a shareholder in the first place. Yes I know owning stock means you own part of the company, but what does that actually mean? Well it means you have a claim on the company's earnings. The company has to use those earnings in the best interest of the shareholder either via retained earnings, dividends, or buybacks. Okay. But retained earnings only seem to have value if it eventually results in buybacks or dividends."