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Apple, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables and accessories, and other varieties of related services. It operates through the following geographical segments: Americas, Europe, Greater China, Japan, and Rest of Asia Pacific. The Americas segment includes North and South America. The Europe segment consists of European countries, as well as India, the Middle East, and Africa. The Greater China segment comprises China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The Rest of Asia Pacific segment includes Australia and Asian countries. Its products and services include iPhone, Mac, iPad, AirPods, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Beats products, AppleCare, iCloud, digital content stores, streaming, and licensing services. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Ronald Gerald Wayne, and Stephen G. Wozniak in April 1976 and is headquartered in Cupertino, CA.

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Apple is trending as investors aggressively position themselves ahead of the upcoming earnings report, with the community intensely debating whether the company's hardware dominance can fuel an AI-driven breakout. Traders are focused on potential guidance regarding future AI integration and hardware demand, balancing optimism over strong Chinese market sales against concerns about high implied volatility and a history of post-earnings price weakness.

Sandisk Corp. engages in the development, manufacture, and provision of storage devices and solutions based on NAND flash technology. Its products include solid state drives, memory cards, and USB flash drives. The company was founded on February 5, 2024 and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA.

Sandisk Corp

Sandisk is seeing intense investor focus as the stock approaches earnings with major community speculation centered on a potential stock split and a blowout performance driven by critical NAND supply shortages. Traders are bracing for high volatility and are closely monitoring how the company's guidance and enterprise SSD demand will impact its massive momentum, with significant debate occurring over whether the current valuation is sustainable or if a pullback is imminent.

Reddit, Inc. operates an entertainment, social networking, and news website where registered community members can submit content. The firm provides online news services where users can select and rank web content. It also offers a personalized filter on the day's story, using previous votes to determine what new things the user might like to read. The company was founded by Steven Ladd Huffman and Alexis Ohanian on June 23, 2005 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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Reddit Inc

Reddit Inc. is trending as investors brace for upcoming earnings, with community sentiment split between those anticipating a major beat driven by AI monetization and skeptics warning of volatility due to its correlation with broader software and meme stock trends. Market participants are intensely focused on user growth metrics and how ad revenue performance will be interpreted against competitive benchmarks.

Rivian Automotive, Inc. engages in the design, development, and manufacture of category-defining electric vehicles and accessories. It operates through following segments: Automotive, Software and Services. The company was founded by Robert J. Scaringe in June 2009 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

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Rivian Automotive Inc

Rivian is experiencing significant market interest driven by the commencement of R2 production at its Illinois plant and anticipation surrounding upcoming earnings results. The community remains deeply divided, with bulls pointing to the potential for a massive rerate driven by the R2 launch and software revenue, while bears express concern over cash burn, executive compensation, and production scaling hurdles.

NVIDIA Corp. engages in the design and manufacture of computer graphics processors, chipsets, and related multimedia software. It operates through the following segments: Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) and Compute & Networking. The Graphics segment includes GeForce GPUs for gaming and PCs, the GeForce NOW game streaming service and related infrastructure, Quadro and NVIDIA RTX GPUs for enterprise workstation graphics, virtual GPU, or vGPU, software for cloud-based visual and virtual computing, automotive platforms for infotainment systems, and Omniverse Enterprise software for building and operating metaverse and 3D internet applications. The Compute & Networking segment consists of Data Center accelerated computing platforms and end-to-end networking platforms including Quantum for InfiniBand and Spectrum for Ethernet, NVIDIA DRIVE automated-driving platform and automotive development agreements, Jetson robotics and other embedded platforms, NVIDIA AI Enterprise and other software, and DGX Cloud software and services. The company was founded by Jen Hsun Huang, Chris A. Malachowsky, and Curtis R. Priem in April 1993 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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NVIDIA is currently facing significant selling pressure and volatility as investors weigh the company's valuation against concerns over rising AI infrastructure spending and increased competition from custom chips. The community remains deeply divided, with some traders citing structural manipulation by institutions to shake out late longs, while others view the pullback as a buying opportunity in a long-term AI leader.

Zeta Global Holdings Corp. operates as a marketing technology software company, which engages in the provision of enterprises with consumer intelligence and marketing automation software. It enables its customers to target, connect and engage consumers through software that delivers marketing across all addressable channels, including email, social media, web chat, connected TV and video among others. The company was founded by David A. Steinberg and John Sculley on May 9, 2012 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Zeta Global Holdings Corp

Zeta Global is seeing heightened market volatility and intense community discussion as investors weigh the company's strong AI-driven marketing growth against broader SaaS sector pressures and speculative concerns. The stock remains a focal point for traders anticipating catalysts from upcoming earnings and ongoing developments in AI monetization.

United States Antimony Corp. engages in the extraction, processing and sale of antimony, zeolite, silver, and gold products. It operates through the following segments: United States Antimony Operations, Mexican Antimony Operations, Precious Metals Recovery, and United States Zeolite Operations. The company was founded by John C. Lawrence in June 1968 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

United States Antimony Corp.

United States Antimony Corp. is seeing high volatility as traders react to persistent supply chain concerns and speculation regarding defense contracts and government critical minerals policy. The community remains focused on the potential for a breakout driven by sector-wide rotation into domestic critical minerals, while debates continue over short-selling dynamics and the need for definitive operational updates.

Zebec's integrated products - real time payroll apps, on-chain payments infrastructure and networked DePIN - serve companies of all sizes, merchants and individuals and help transcend the boundaries of traditional banking and diminish the role of financial intermediaries.

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Zebec Network is trending as the community anticipates major partnership announcements, particularly regarding its integration with Ripple and the XRPL ecosystem. While some investors are concerned about potential volatility, many are maintaining a long-term perspective and accumulating positions in anticipation of broader institutional adoption.

Western Digital Corp. engages in the development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of data storage devices and solutions. The company was founded by Alvin B. Phillips in 1970 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Western Digital Corp.

Western Digital is seeing intense market attention as traders position for earnings volatility and high implied moves, with sentiment driven by strong demand in the storage sector and significant analyst upgrades. Community discussions are split between those betting on continued growth and memory supercycle momentum and others wary of potential overvaluation and earnings disappointment.

Roblox Corp. engages in the provision of online gaming services. Its platform consists of Roblox Client, Roblox Studio, and Roblox Cloud. Roblox Client is an application that allows users to explore 3D digital worlds. Roblox Studio is the toolset that allows developers and creators to build, publish, and operate 3D experiences and other content accessed with Roblox Client. Roblox Cloud includes the services and infrastructure that power the human co-experience platforms. The company was founded by Erik Cassel and David B. Baszucki in March 2004 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The Iranian Supreme Leader also stated in the letter that the country will guard its nuclear and missile capabilities.</li><li>He added that Iranians consider their nuclear and missile capabilities as their national capital, and touted that they will guard them like water, land, and air borders.</li><li>Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday stated that any attempts to blockade the country’s ports are doomed to fail.</li></ul>Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, reportedly said in a statement on Thursday that the Persian Gulf will see a “future without America.”Khamenei’s statement was posted in commemoration of the National Persian Gulf Day that celebrates the expulsion of Portuguese forces from the Strait of Hormuz in 1622.“Today, two months after the world’s biggest campaign and aggression in the region and America’s shameful failure in its own plan, a new chapter is emerging in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz,” Khamenei said, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://aje.news/txlhaf?update=4534511">report</a> by Al Jazeera.This also comes amid President Donald Trump’s plans to extend the blockade of Iranian ports until the country gives up its nuclear ambitions. “The blockade is somewhat more effective than the bombing. They are choking like a stuffed pig. And it is going to be worse for them. They can’t have a nuclear weapon,” Trump&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/29/trump-iran-nuclear-deal-blockade">told</a> Axios in an interview on Wednesday.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Khamenei Says Iran Will Guard Its Nuclear, Missile Capabilities</h2>The Iranian Supreme Leader also stated in the letter that the country will guard its nuclear and missile capabilities, flying in the face of President Trump’s demands from the Middle Eastern country.He added that Iranians consider their nuclear and missile capabilities as their national capital, and touted that they will guard them like water, land, and air borders.Khamenei also took a swipe at other countries in the region housing U.S. bases.“America’s puppet bases do not even have the strength and capacity to ensure their own security, let alone that there is any hope that America will provide security to its dependents and American-loving people in the region,” he said, according to the report.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Oil Prices Edge Lower After Rally</h2>Crude oil prices edged lower on Thursday after inching close to their all-time highs. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures expiring in June were down nearly 0.3%, hovering around $107 a barrel. Brent crude futures expiring in June fell 0.2% to hover around $110 a barrel.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF</a> (UCO) were down nearly 2% at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Iranian President Says Blockade Attempts Doomed To Fail</h2>Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday stated that any attempts to blockade the country’s ports are doomed to fail, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tasnimnews.ir/en/news/2026/04/30/3579105/any-attempt-to-impose-a-blockade-maritime-restrictions-on-iran-doomed-to-failure-president">report</a> by Tasnim News Agency.Pezeshkian also highlighted that sustainable security in the Strait of Hormuz depends on the withdrawal of foreign countries from the region as well as the cooperation of coastal countries in the Persian Gulf.Meanwhile, U.S. equities gained in Thursday’s pre-market 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 up 0.32%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 0.39%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.58%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF was in the ‘bullish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/amst-stock-plummets-after-6m-direct-offering-private-placement/cZBNwm2RePV">AMST Plummets 32% After Announcing $6M Concurrent Direct Offering, Private Placement</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Says Persian Gulf To See A ‘Future Without America’ As Trump Weighs Extended Iranian Port Blockade

According to a report by Al Jazeera, Khamenei stated that a new chapter is emerging in the Strait of Hormuz following the U.S.’ “shameful” failure in its Iran attacks.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Crude prices jumped, with Brent at $125 and WTI around $110, putting both benchmarks on track for a fourth consecutive month of gains.</li><li>Trump is reportedly reviewing potential military strike options against Iran.</li><li>The U.S. continues enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports, while reduced tanker movement through Hormuz has tightened global supply routes.</li></ul>Shares of the United States Oil Fund ETF (USO) are tracking a record year amid the ongoing US-Iran war, with oil prices jumping on fresh risks around the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly reviewed fresh military options targeting Iran.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">USO ETF</a> has already risen 128% so far this year. On Wednesday, shares climbed nearly 8% to $150.63.<h2 class="st-heading-2">USO Tracks Oil Rally As Hormuz Risks Mount</h2>The move comes as investors increasingly position for a prolonged disruption to Middle East supply flows and a stronger role for U.S. exports in stabilizing global energy markets.&nbsp;Brent crude traded near $125 per barrel, while U.S. benchmark WTI hovered around $110, putting both contracts on track for a fourth straight month of gains. Reports that Washington is evaluating strike scenarios and contingency plans to secure shipping access through Hormuz have raised expectations that global oil supply could remain tight through peak summer demand.Fund disclosures show that about 86% of USO’s holdings are in near-dated WTI crude futures. This structure makes the ETF particularly sensitive to geopolitical supply shocks, allowing it to track short-term price spikes more closely than other diversified energy-sector funds.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Reviews Iran Strike Options&nbsp;</h2>Trump is reportedly scheduled to receive a briefing on potential military options against Iran, including a possible “short and powerful” wave of strikes targeting infrastructure aimed at breaking the negotiating deadlock. Officials are also reviewing contingency plans to secure parts of the Strait of Hormuz and reopen shipping routes through the corridor, Axios&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/30/trump-military-plans-iran-briefing-centcom">reported</a>.Meanwhile, Washington has continued enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports, which the administration views as a key source of leverage in negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.“Iran can’t get their act together. They don’t know how to sign a nonnuclear deal. They better get smart soon,” Trump said in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump">Truth Social post</a> on Wednesday.The conflict has already led to a sharp reduction in shipping through Hormuz after earlier air strikes involving the U.S. and Israel triggered retaliatory restrictions from Iran, tightening global supply routes that handle a significant share of Middle East crude exports.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analysts See Lasting Supply Shock From Hormuz Crisis&nbsp;</h2>Analysts are now seeing oil markets shift from pricing short-term geopolitical risk to preparing for a deeper and more persistent disruption across global export flows as shipping constraints around the Strait of Hormuz show little sign of easing.TradeStation’ said that the U.S. is becoming “the supplier of last resort for an oil-starved world,” adding that the Hormuz crisis is continuing to squeeze fuel availability ahead of peak driving season. IG strategist Tony Sycamore said that prospects for any near-term reopening of the Strait remain dim, WSJ&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/commodities-futures/oil-falls-on-uaes-plan-to-exit-opec-but-mideast-tensions-limit-decline-2a3b2f5e">noted</a>.Saxo Bank analyst Ole Hansen said that the market is “no longer pricing the disruption as a short-lived front-month squeeze,” pointing to strength across longer-dated crude contracts as evidence that traders are preparing for infrastructure damage, reduced regional production flexibility and the eventual rebuilding of depleted reserves.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Do Retail Traders Feel About USO?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for USO improved to ‘neutral’&nbsp; from ‘bearish’ levels a day ago amid an 80% jump in 24-hour message volume.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/uso_ss_png_fc93860248.webp" alt="uso ss.png" width="974" height="143"><figcaption>USO sentiment and message volume as of April 30 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>One user&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/s586576/message/651849092">said</a>, “Trump set in the twits so he can de-escalate and negotiate with a levarage, or just trap the longs on oil”<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/s586576/message/651849092</stembedurl>Another user&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/StockFall/message/651845147">said</a>, “How are people okay buying this at these prices? Isn't this extremely dangerous? Iran and US both want to get this done with. They’ll make a deal eventually but damn, a single peace tweet would send this down 25%.”&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/StockFall/message/651845147</stembedurl>USO ETF has surged nearly 130% over the past year.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/meta-stock-falls-overnight-analysts-retail-back-mag-7-cheapest-bet/cZBtzLxReEw">META Stock Rout Deepens Overnight On Capex Woes — Analysts, Retail Bulls Still Back Mag 7’s Cheapest AI Bet&nbsp;</a>

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 USO ETF Eyes Record Year As Trump Weighs Iran Escalation — US Seen As Oil Market’s ‘Supplier Of Last Resort’ 

USO’s ETF structure amplifies its sensitivity to geopolitical shocks, with 86% of its holdings in near-dated WTI futures.

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Crude Oil To Rally More Or Roll Over? What Investors Need To Know As Trump's 60-Day Iran War Deadline Expires Tomorrow

As per the War Powers Resolution or the War Powers Act, President Donald Trump faces a May 1 deadline on the Iran war. 

Crude Oil At Turning Point: What Happens After Trump’s War Power Clock Runs Out Tomorrow?

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The decision follows a review of the country’s production policy and capacity outlook, according to a statement on Tuesday.</li><li>The U.A.E. said it will raise oil production gradually in line with market demand.&nbsp;</li><li>The country had reportedly criticized Arab states for failing to provide adequate support and protection against repeated Iranian attacks.</li></ul>The United Arab Emirates has announced its exit from the&nbsp;Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC and OPEC+) on Tuesday, in what could be a seismic shift for global energy markets, which have been under intense pressure since the Middle East conflict began late February.The exit will be effective May 1, 2026. The move underscores the U.A.E.’s long-term economic strategy and shifting energy priorities, including increased investment in domestic production, according to a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wam.ae/a/bzxzuh7">statement</a>.&nbsp;The decision follows a review of the country’s production policy and capacity outlook.<h2 class="st-heading-2">End Of A Near Sixty-Year Partnership</h2>The move effectively ends a partnership spanning nearly six decades. The United Arab Emirates joined OPEC in 1967, seven years after the group was founded in Baghdad by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela. After the U.A.E.’s exit, the organization will be down to 11 member nations.The country said it will raise oil production gradually in line with market demand while continuing to work with partners to develop its resources and support growth. It added that the move does not change its commitment to global market stability or cooperation with producers and consumers.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">UAE Criticizes Arab States Amid Iran Shelling</h2>According to a Reuters&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/uae-says-it-quits-opec-opec-statement-2026-04-28/">report</a> on Tuesday, the stunning decision followed mounting frustration from the country, a key regional business hub and a close ally of the U.S., which criticized Arab states for failing to provide adequate support and protection against repeated Iranian attacks during the conflict.On Monday, Anwar Gargash, an adviser to the U.A.E. president&nbsp;Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, criticized how Arab and Gulf countries responded to the Iranian attacks during a session at the Gulf Influencers Forum.“The Gulf Cooperation Council countries supported each other logistically, but politically and militarily, I think their position has been the weakest ⁠historically. I expect this weak stance from the ​Arab League, and I am not surprised by it, but I haven't expected it from the (Gulf) ​Cooperation Council, and I am surprised by it,” Gargash reportedly said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Brent Crude Climbs Higher</h2>Brent Oil Futures for July 2026 deliveries were up around 3% at $104.65 per barrel at the time of writing.Brent crude prices have shot up more than 45% since the conflict began on Feb. 28, 2026, primarily due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil corridor that handles nearly 20% of the global crude supply.&nbsp;At the time of writing, the United States Oil Fund (USO) gained 2.9%, the ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil (UCO) climbed 2.4% higher, while Invesco DB Oil Fund (DBO) rose around 2%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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The United Arab Emirates announced its exit from OPEC and OPEC+ on Tuesday, ending a near six decade alliance.

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As Powell's Last Dance Likely Approaches, BlackRock Sees No Fed Rate Change And Says Inflation Trouble Predates Iran War

BlackRock expects the U.S. central bank to leave policy rates unchanged between 3.5% and 3.75% amid inflationary pressures. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Rising tensions near the Strait of Hormuz and developments in Iran talks supported higher oil prices.</li><li>Analysts continue to see upside potential for Bitcoin, with targets above $80,000.</li><li>Liquidations totaled around $300 million, with Ethereum bets accounting for a larger share than Bitcoin.</li></ul>Bitcoin (BTC) edged lower on Monday morning after Iran peace talks and a fresh escalation in the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> edged 0.3% lower in the last 24 hours to around $77,800 after crossing $79,000 in the previous week. Retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency on Stocktwits trended in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day, accompanied by chatter at ‘normal’ levels.&nbsp;Iran has&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/27/iran-us-hormuz-strait-nuclear-talks-proposal-pakistan">reportedly</a> floated a new proposal to the U.S. to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the conflict, while suggesting nuclear talks be delayed. President Donald Trump on Saturday canceled plans to send envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for ceasefire talks, saying negotiations could occur by phone, while Iran said no meeting is scheduled.On Sunday, tensions near the Strait intensified after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps boarded two container ships. Oil climbed, with WTI and Brent moved 0.5% to around $95 and $100, respectively.&nbsp;The United States Oil Fund (USO) moved 0.5% in pre-market trade. Retail sentiment around the fund trended in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day, accompanied by chatter at ‘low’ levels.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analysts Believe Bitcoin Can Cross $80,000 – Eventually</h2>“The markets are still shaping up for more upside, and it's [Bitcoin] still holding crucial levels,” MN Fund founder Michael van de Poppe wrote in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/2048697300764049657">post</a> on X, “I think that we'll see $85-88K in May and correct/consolidate from there.”<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/2048697300764049657" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_27_072923_png_d21864d5d3.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-27 072923.png" width="988" height="1136"></a><figcaption>Source: @CryptoMichNL/X</figcaption></figure>Crypto analyst Ted Pillows stated that Bitcoin remains above the key level of $76,000 after being rejected from the $79,000 to $80,000 band. “As long as the $76,000 support zone holds, Bitcoin could grab the liquidity above the $80,000 level,” he wrote in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/TedPillows/status/2048684061317562677">post</a> on X.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://twitter.com/TedPillows/status/2048684061317562677" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_27_072933_png_e1462759a8.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-27 072933.png" width="995" height="1128"></a><figcaption>Source: @TedPillows/X</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Cardano, Solana Lead Morning Losses</h2>Cardano (ADA) and Solana (SOL) led losses among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/cardano">ADA’s price</a> fell 1.9% in the last 24 hours, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/solana">SOL’s price</a> fell 1.6%. Retail sentiment around Cardano remained in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day, while sentiment around Solana flipped to ‘bullish’ from the ‘bearish’ zone. Chatter around both altcoins was at ‘high’ levels.&nbsp;Ethereum (ETH), Binance Coin (BNB), and Dogecoin (DOGE) edged 0.6% lower in the last 24 hours.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ethereum">Ethereum’s price</a> held above $2,300, and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/dogecoin">Dogecoin’s price</a> remained below $0.10. Ripple’s XRP (XRP) fell 0.8%, holding above $1.40.The overall cryptocurrency market was 0.3% lower at $2.67 trillion. CoinGlass data&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coinglass.com/liquidations">showed</a> nearly $300 million was liquidated in the last 24 hours, with a near-even split between short and long positions. Bets on Ethereum (ETH) led the liquidation wave with $110 million, followed by Bitcoin (BTC) at $95 million.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/spacex-ipo-valuation-has-a-500-billion-gap-wall-street-vs-blockchain/cZBQGDVReRo">SpaceX IPO Valuation: The $500B Gap Between Wall Street And Blockchain Nobody Is Talking About</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

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Bitcoin Slips Below $78K, Altcoins Lag: Oil Rally Amid Hormuz Tensions Weighs On Risk Assets

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Bitcoin Slips Below $78K After Oil Spike – But Analysts Still See Path To $80K 

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Not BATL, Chevron Or Exxon: Here's The Surprise Big Oil Winner Since US-Iran War Started

BP Plc has emerged as the best-performing stock among the top oil supermajors amid rising Brent crude and natural gas prices driven by the war in the Middle East.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The veteran investor believes the physical markets are on the right track.&nbsp;</li><li>When paper oil prices catch up to physical prices, the repricing will be violent, according to Noble.&nbsp;</li><li>Meanwhile, oil prices have been swinging wildly amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.</li></ul>As markets grapple with uncertainty about the outcome of the war in Iran and its impact on global energy prices, a former associate of legendary investor Peter Lynch is betting on energy stocks.“Energy stocks remain the most asymmetric trade in this market,” said George Noble, a hedge fund veteran and former Fidelity fund manager, in a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/gnoble79/status/2046603397533511746">post</a> on X on late Tuesday.The investor highlighted the pricing difference between physical oil markets (spot oil, tanker bookings, actual delivery) and paper markets (futures contracts, options, financial instruments), saying that while the former was pricing in a war, the latter was pricing in a peace deal. “One of them is WRONG,” Noble said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Noble Backs This Indicator</h2>The veteran investor believes the physical markets are on the right track. To back his claim, Noble pointed out that 230 loaded oil tankers were stuck in the Persian Gulf amid the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, where traffic had dropped by over 90%.He noted that normally 15 to 20 million barrels per day flowed through the critical waterway, but at present, alternatives via Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline can only handle about 9 million barrels per day, creating a massive gap with no real workaround.“You cannot close a gap that large with infrastructure that doesn't exist,” he said. “You cannot load 15 million barrels per day onto trucks. There is no land bridge for hydrocarbons. The pipelines are maxed. The tankers are parked,” he added.Noble also said that two separate battles were unfolding now — one the global supply chain has already adapted to, and another it simply can’t. Yet paper oil markets were trading as if that divide didn’t exist, he said.Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the U.S. was extending a ceasefire with Iran, although the blockage of Iranian ports would continue.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Wild Market Swings</h2>Oil prices have been swinging sharply, spiking on any hints of escalation in tensions between the U.S. and Iran, while pulling back on signs of renewed negotiations or ceasefire announcements. Energy stocks have been tracking the wild oscillations.The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/uso">United States Oil Fund</a> (USO), an exchange-traded fund that tracks the daily price changes of West Texas Intermediate, has been whipsawing in tandem.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/koyfin_20260422_100526996_png_4aaa028a13.webp" alt="koyfin_20260422_100526996.png" width="2400" height="1240"><figcaption>Source: Koyfin</figcaption></figure>Meanwhile, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/XLE">State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF</a> (XLE), which tracks American energy companies within the S&amp;P 500, has diverged significantly from the S&amp;P 500 since the start of the war — initially outperforming the benchmark index at the onset of the Hormuz crisis and finally lagging in after signs of a ceasefire and diplomatic breakthroughs.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/koyfin_20260422_110224623_png_e3a9e341bd.webp" alt="koyfin_20260422_110224623.png" width="2400" height="1500"><figcaption>Source: Koyfin</figcaption></figure>Shares of major energy stocks have also been fluctuating. For instance, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/batl">Battalion Oil Corp.</a> (BATL) shares surged more than 38% at the close on Tuesday amid soaring crude oil prices, as uncertainty around an expansion of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire lingered. However, after Trump announced an extension late Tuesday, oil prices declined, pulling BATL's stock down by nearly 13% in overnight trading.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/cvx">Chevron Corp.</a> (CVX) stock, meanwhile, was up 10.78% in the first month after the war, but has since pared most of those gains, declining about 10% so far this month. <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/xom">Exxon Mobil Corp</a>. (XOM) and <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/cop">ConocoPhillips</a> (COP) have also followed similar trajectories.When paper oil prices catch up to physical prices, “the repricing will be VIOLENT,” Noble said.The United States Oil Fund ETF (USO) has gained nearly 86% so far this year, while the P<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/uco">roShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF</a> (UCO) has surged more than 115% in the same time. Retail sentiment around both was in the ‘bearish’ territory on Stocktwits at the time of writing.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Over the past year, BATL surged 253%, EONR climbed 111%, and USO advanced 105%. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Physical Oil Markets Have Already Priced In US-Iran War, But Paper Markets Haven't, Says Veteran Investor: 'Repricing Will Be VIOLENT'

“You cannot close a gap that large with infrastructure that doesn't exist,” says George Noble.

Why Energy Stocks Are The Most Asymmetric Market Trade Right Now: Veteran Investor George Noble Explains

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Nasdaq 100 futures edged up 0.68%, S&amp;P 500 futures were up 0.53%, and Dow Jones futures edged 0.47% higher.&nbsp;</li><li>Meanwhile, the S&amp;P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the Nasdaq Composite all declined about 0.6% at close.&nbsp;</li><li>Asian markets were mixed in Wednesday’s opening trade, with the KOSPI and Nikkei 225 lower, while the Shanghai Composite opened in the green.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures inched higher in Tuesday’s overnight trading as markets priced in President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire extension with Iran, shortly before the deadline was set to expire on Wednesday.As of 8:37 p.m. ET, Nasdaq 100 futures edged up 0.68%, S&amp;P 500 futures were up 0.53%, and Dow Jones futures edged 0.47% higher.Meanwhile, ETFs tracking the benchmark indexes — the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/qqq">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) and <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/dia">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF</a> Trust (DIA) — also climbed higher late Tuesday, with retail sentiment in the green for all at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did US Markets Fare On Monday?</h2>The S&amp;P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the Nasdaq Composite all declined about 0.6% at close over ongoing uncertainty about the peace negotiations.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Index</td><td>Move</td><td>Close</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones Industrial Average</td><td>0.59%</td><td>49,149.38</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>0.63%</td><td>7,064.01</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq Composite</td><td>0.59%</td><td>24,259.96</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">US Market Drivers</h2>Investor sentiment was largely driven by the outcome of the U.S.-Iran peace talks. Stock futures in the U.S. ticked higher after-hours following President Donald Trump’s announcement of an extended ceasefire with Iran. However, the president said that despite the extension, military blockade in the Strait would continue."Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, we have been asked to hold our Attack on the Country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal," Trump said in a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116444507618729432">post</a> on Truth Social."I have therefore directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other,” he added.Meanwhile, Iran has reportedly said that it won’t attend the talks with the U.S., calling it a “waste of time.” Previously, Iran <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/iran_un/status/2046671553572814980?s=46">asked</a> the United Nations to intervene in the matter related to the seizure of one of its vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, calling the move by the U.S. "a clear and material breach" of the ceasefire between the nations, while also demanding that the U.S. release the vessel, the crew, and the families captured aboard.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trending Stocks To Watch</h2>Poet Technologies (POET): Shares of the company surged on Tuesday, climbing higher in after-hours trading following CFO Thomas Mika’s dismissal of short-seller Wolfpack’s report on its status as a Passive Foreign Investment Company in an <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/poet-cfo-confirms-orders-from-marvell-waiting-on-foxconn-luxshare/cZBINvkRI65">exclusive interview with Stocktwits</a>. Mika also confirmed orders with Marvell Technology (MRVL).Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS): Shares of the specialized chip company gained more than 2% in overnight trading, after closing up 16% on optimism over the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-is-nvts-stock-surging-today/cZBIYdZRI6B">appointment of Gregory M. Fischer</a>, a former Broadcom VP, as an independent director.Kyverna Therapeutics (KYTX): The clinical-stage biopharma company rallied over 29% in Tuesday’s overnight session after it said that its experimental one-time cell therapy <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/kytx-stock-soars-after-hours-whats-driving-the-rally/cZBB4WaRI6F">delivered solid results</a> in a trial.Tesla (TSLA): Elon Musk’s car maker is on the retail radar ahead of its <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/tesla-stock-premarket-ross-gerber-brand-backlash-ai-pivot-earnings-check/cZBIOqKRICO">first quarter earnings results</a> due in Wednesday’s after-market hours. Analysts expect the company to post revenue of $22.39 billion for the quarter, a growth of about 16% from the same period last year. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Broader Market Trends</h2>Meanwhile, oil futures fluctuated in Tuesday’s overnight trading, trending lower at the time of writing. WTI crude futures expiring in May were down about 0.07% to $89.61 a barrel, and Brent crude futures expiring in June were down about 0.02% to $98.46 a barrel.Meanwhile, treasury yields on the benchmark 10-year were at 4.288% at 8.32 PM ET, while gold traded around $4,744.09 an ounce after climbing about 0.7%.Asian markets were mixed in Wednesday’s opening trade, with the KOSPI and Nikkei 225 lower, while the Shanghai Composite opened in the green. Australian stocks also dipped lower at the open on Wednesday.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Edge Higher After Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire: POET, NVTS, KYTX, TSLA Stocks Garner Focus Today

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post late Tuesday that he had extended the ceasefire with Iran, although adding that the military blockade in the Strait of Hormuz would continue. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The U.S. President added that he does not want to extend the ongoing ceasefire with Iran, while touting the success the U.S. has had with taking out Iran’s navy, air force, as well as the leaders.</li><li>He stated that while it was not his choice to threaten to bomb Iran’s electricity grid and bridges, Iran tried to move its missiles during the ceasefire period through these bridges.</li><li>Trump added that while the blockade of Iranian ports during the ceasefire was a tremendous success, the U.S. caught Iran trying to restock its ammunition during this period.</li></ul>President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that the U.S. military is raring to go and bomb Iran again, adding that&nbsp;they are prepared to launch another offensive if needed. This comes even as Washington pushes for a peace deal with Tehran.&nbsp;During an interview with CNBC, President Trump added that Iran has no choice but to make a deal with the U.S., while stating that the United States is “going to end up with a great deal” with Iranian negotiators.“I expect to be bombing, because I think that’s the better attitude to go in with… but we’re ready to go, I mean, the military is raring to go. They’re absolutely incredible,” he said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Says He Doesn’t Want To Extend Ceasefire</h2>President Trump added that he does not want to extend the ongoing ceasefire with Iran, while touting the success the U.S. has had with taking out Iran’s navy, air force, as well as the leaders.“Iran can get themselves at a very good footing if they make a deal. They can make themselves into a strong nation again, a wonderful nation again. They have incredible people,” he said, while criticizing the country’s leadership. Trump called on the Iranian negotiators to use reason and common sense to strike a deal with the U.S.The U.S. President added that he thinks the U.S. is in a very strong negotiating position to do what other presidents should have done in the 47-year period when Iran killed a lot of the soldiers of the United States.“We’ve taken out their leaders, frankly, which does complicate things in one way, but these leaders are much more rational. It is regime change, no matter what you want to call it, which is not something I said I was going to do, but I’ve done it indirectly,” he added.Trump also stated that while it was not his choice to threaten to bomb Iran’s electricity grid and bridges, Iran tried to move its missiles during the ceasefire period through these bridges.Meanwhile, crude oil prices edged lower on Tuesday. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures expiring in June were down nearly 1%, hovering around $87 a barrel. Brent crude futures expiring in June fell 1% to hover around $95 a barrel.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) edged up by 0.1% at the time of writing, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF</a> (UCO) gained over 1%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Says US Intercepted A Gift From China</h2>President Trump stated that while the blockade of Iranian ports during the ceasefire was a tremendous success, the U.S. caught Iran trying to restock its ammunition during this period.“We caught a ship yesterday that had some things on it which wasn’t very nice… a gift from China perhaps, I don’t know. But I’m really surprised… very good relationship and I thought I had an understanding with President Xi,” he added.Meanwhile, U.S. equities gained in Tuesday’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 up 0.21%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 0.2%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.54%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF was in the ‘extremely bullish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/kevin-warsh-battle-tested-senate-banking-committee-chairman-hearing/cZBI1jiRICu">Kevin Warsh Is 'Battle Tested' And Ready For The Job, Says Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott Ahead Of Confirmation Hearing</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Trump Warns Military Raring To Go And Bomb Iran Again — Says US Expects To Make A 'Great Deal' With Iranian Negotiators

During an interview with CNBC, President Trump added that Iran has no choice but to make a deal with the U.S.

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Heightened concerns over the blockade at the Strait of Hormuz continue to drive volatility and supply shock fears for oil markets.

Traders are actively debating the potential for violent upside spikes as bearish positions face high-stakes market manipulation and liquidity risks.

Investors are closely monitoring statements from the White House regarding diplomatic and military strategies that impact energy price trajectories.

Persistent debates are ongoing about whether current high oil valuations represent a sustainable supply shock or a fragile, pop-prone speculative bubble.

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