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Oil benchmarks Brent and WTI fell about 5% on optimism that a US-Iran peace deal could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing supply fears; Brent around $98.36 and WTI around $91.50 as Asian stocks rose, though analysts warn the market may stay tight through 2027 due to ongoing disruptions and the time needed to normalize flows and rebuild stocks.
Coinbase and Robinhood shares fell after the Senate Banking Committee advanced the CLARITY Act, with traders taking profits after the initial optimism. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong remains critical of the bill, flagging restrictions on stablecoin yields, limits on tokenized equity, and DeFi surveillance provisions. The legislation still faces a tough path to 60 votes in the full Senate amid political hurdles. Analysts here rate COIN a Moderate Buy with a $247 12‑month target, implying about 16% upside as investors weigh regulatory risk.
Chip stocks slipped after the U.S.-China summit ended without major technology deals, signaling cautious investor sentiment toward the sector even as a handful of tech names showed mixed moves during the session; broader semiconductor-related instruments traded lower in a risk-off atmosphere as markets digested limited progress and potential policy implications.
Rocket Lab rose about 12% after a strong Q1 report that delivered a record revenue beat and a growing backlog, with momentum in the Neutron program cited as a key driver. Several analysts raised price targets (to as high as $120) whilekeeping Buy ratings, signaling bullish sentiment on RKLB’s launch services and space systems franchises. The stock has surged roughly 70% year-to-date and about 400% over the past year on the back of the beat and broader momentum.
Oil prices fell sharply after reports that the US and Iran may be close to a peace deal, with WTI down around 8–10% and Brent about 7%, while stock futures rose on hopes that the conflict could de-escalate and the Strait of Hormuz could reopen.
Oil prices fell after reports that the U.S. sent Iran a 15-point cease-fire plan, which Iran reportedly dismissed; WTI and Brent dropped about 4-5% as traders weighed geopolitical headlines and potential supply risks amid the Middle East conflict.
Newsmax’s Marc Lotter corrected co-host Sharla McBride on air after she claimed February’s jobs report added 92,000 jobs; the correction stated the economy actually lost 92,000 jobs, with December revisions downward by 65,000, totaling about a 17,000 net December loss. The data coincided with a sharp market drop (Dow ~900 points, S&P 500/Nasdaq ~1.6%), a small uptick in unemployment to 4.4%, and warnings that healthcare hiring could fall if proposed Medicaid cuts pass in President Trump’s plan.
As oil prices rise, former President Trump downplays the need to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, signaling a cautious stance on SPR use despite market volatility.
U.S. stocks largely shrugged off Iran-related tensions on Monday, aided by a jump in energy shares and the U.S. being a net energy exporter, helping major indexes finish higher even as international markets slid and safe-haven assets rose; analysts cautioned that volatility could persist if the conflict disrupts energy supplies or inflation remains a concern.
Blue Owl Capital said it would stop offering a fixed quarterly redemption amount for one fund and instead determine payouts, accelerating returns; it also disclosed a $1.4 billion loan sale with about $600 million to be returned to investors, a move that triggered a stock slide and raised concerns about liquidity and risk in the private-credit industry as peers slipped and analysts warned of potential hidden vulnerabilities outside traditional banking.
The ICE U.S. Dollar Index fell about 1.9% for the week—the worst weekly drop since May—while stocks and Treasuries recovered after President Trump’s pivot on Greenland, signaling ongoing dollar weakness as policy surprises keep markets wary and analysts foresee further declines from broader diversification.
Netflix's shares dropped about 7% in European trading after the release of its fourth-quarter results, signaling a negative market reaction to the report.
Ford stock edged down after a worker who heckled President Trump received over $800,000 via GoFundMe; the story also notes Ford earning the Car Mom Car of the Year for the Expedition, while analysts maintain a Hold rating with about 0.9% upside to a $13.77 target.
The US launched an attack on Venezuela, capturing President Maduro and his wife, leading to steady stock futures and a slight drop in crude oil prices, while raising questions about Venezuela's future and US policy in the region.
Nike shares rose about 4.5% after Apple CEO Tim Cook, a Nike board member, bought nearly $3 million worth of Nike stock, signaling confidence in the company's turnaround efforts despite its 20% decline this year. Wall Street analysts remain optimistic with a mean price target around $80, suggesting potential for growth.