Unity Software surged 10% in overnight trading as users on X speculated about a potential connection to a recent post by Gill. Retail trading icon’ post featured a Rick James-themed GIF, leading some retail investors to draw parallels between the GIF’s "UNITY!" reference and the software company.
One user noted, “In the skit he is referencing, Rick James punches Charlie Murphy in the face and says ‘UNITY!’ However, to be clear, I have no idea what Roaring Kitty is actually trying to communicate. I just think it would be funny if it was Unity.”
Some EV shares rose in overnight trading. NIO Inc. rose 2.75%; Li Auto rose 1.7%; Tesla rose 1.5%.
NIO Inc. delivered 31,138 vehicles in December 2024, a new monthly high, representing an increase of 72.9% year-over-year. For the full year of 2024, the Company delivered 221,970 vehicles, reflecting an increase of 38.7% year-over-year. Cumulative deliveries reached 671,564 as of December 31, 2024.
Li Auto delivered 58,513 vehicles in December 2024, reflecting a 16.2% year-over-year increase. Total deliveries for the full year of 2024 reached 500,508 vehicles, bringing the Company’s cumulative deliveries to 1,133,872.
Crypto shares jumped in overnight trading as bitcoin rose above $95,000.. Canaan Inc. rose 6.34%; MicroStrategy(MSTR) rose 2.77%; Riot Platforms, Coinbase, MARA Holdings, CleanSpark rose over 1%.