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Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. engages in the semiconductor business. Its products include processors, accelerators, graphics, adaptive SoCs, FPGAs, and SOMs, and software, tools, and apps. The firm offers artificial intelligence, industries, workloads, and gaming solutions. The company was founded by W. J. Sanders III on May 1, 1969 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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Advanced Micro Devices is surging as investors cheer a quarterly financial beat driven by explosive data center demand and optimism around the company's AI accelerator growth. The market is buzzing with excitement over raised price targets and the potential for long-term expansion, leading to intense community discussion regarding the sustainability of this rally and its role in the broader semiconductor sector.

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 intense community frustration as it trades sideways while competitors like AMD see significant parabolic moves. Investors remain divided between concerns over valuation saturation and anticipation for an upcoming earnings beat that could finally trigger a major breakout.

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The S&P 500 is surging on renewed market optimism fueled by reports of potential diplomatic breakthroughs in the Iran conflict and sustained strength in the AI-driven tech sector. While traders are actively debating the sustainability of this rally and expressing frustration over market volatility, institutional sentiment remains robust as investors continue to rotate into equities despite concerns regarding global energy supplies and ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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The Invesco QQQ Trust is trending as traders navigate extreme bullish momentum driven by AI-focused semiconductor strength and ongoing geopolitical speculation regarding potential peace deals in the Middle East. While retail investors continue to pile into tech assets, the community remains sharply divided between those betting on an endless parabolic rally and others cautioning that technical indicators suggest the market is significantly overextended.

Novavax, Inc. Is a biotechnology company, which engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of recombinant vaccines. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD.

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Novavax is seeing intense social media chatter as shareholders rally behind activist investor Himanshu Shahs call to vote against executive compensation and board re-elections due to persistent stock underperformance. Investors are aggressively speculating that pending partnership deals, particularly regarding Pfizers use of Matrix-M in pneumococcal vaccine development, could serve as the major catalyst needed to finally break the stock out of its long-term trading range.

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Semiconductor bears are feeling the intense pressure of a relentless, momentum-driven bull market that continues to ignore geopolitical risks and valuation concerns, leaving investors torn between capitulation and holding out for a long-awaited reversal. The community is actively debating the sustainability of the current melt-up, with many traders frustrated by consistent after-hours rallies and a persistent disconnect between sector earnings and price action.

ImmunityBio, Inc. is a clinical stage immunotherapy company. It develops next generation therapies that drive immunogenic mechanisms for defeating cancers and infectious diseases. The company's immunotherapy platform activates both the innate and adaptive immune systems to create long term immunological memory. ImmunityBio was founded by Patrick Soon-Shiong in 2014 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

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ImmunityBio is currently trending as investors speculate on upcoming international expansion and potential FDA updates, fueling heavy discussion around a possible short squeeze given the elevated short interest. Community sentiment remains aggressively bullish, with many focusing on the company's progress with Anktiva and Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong's recent, cryptic social media activity signaling global momentum.

Uber Technologies, Inc. is a technology platform, which engages in the development and operation of technology applications, networks, and product to power movement from point A to point B. The firm offers ride services and merchants delivery service providers for meal preparation, grocery, and other delivery services. It operates through the following segments: Mobility, Delivery, and Freight. The Mobility segment refers to products that connect consumers with mobility drivers who provide rides in a variety of vehicles, such as cars, auto rickshaws, motorbikes, minibuses, and taxis. The Delivery segment offers consumers the chance to search for and discover local restaurants, order a meal, and either pick-up at the restaurant or have the meal delivered. The Freight segment focuses on connecting carriers with shippers on its platform, and gives carriers upfront, transparent pricing, and the ability to book a shipment. The company was founded by Oscar Salazar Gaitan, Travis Kalanick, and Garrett Camp in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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Uber is trending as the market evaluates its aggressive pivot toward autonomous vehicle infrastructure and a deepened partnership with Lucid, which investors are analyzing as a long-term catalyst for growth. While the community remains divided over short-term price action and competitive headwinds, many are focused on the potential for margin expansion as Uber positions itself as the primary operating system for the autonomous era.

Strategy, Inc. engages in the provision of enterprise analytics and mobility software. The firm designs, develops, markets, and sells software platforms through licensing arrangements and cloud-based subscriptions and related services. Its product packages include Hyper. The company was founded by Michael J. Saylor and Sanjeev K. Bansal on November 17, 1989, and is headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA.

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MicroStrategy is trending as investors digest Michael Saylors pivot toward potentially selling Bitcoin to fund dividends, while the community intensely debates whether this strategy signals a sustainable evolution into a crypto-leveraged financial vehicle or a long-term dilution risk. Despite mixed reactions to earnings, market sentiment remains heavily tied to Bitcoin's price action as bulls watch for a breakout above psychological resistance levels.

Novo Nordisk A/S is a global healthcare company, which engages in the discovery, development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceutical products. It operates through the Diabetes and Obesity Care and Rare Disease segments. The Diabetes and Obesity Care segment includes diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular, and emerging therapy areas. The Rare Disease segment refers to rare blood disorders, rare endocrine disorders, and hormone replacement therapy. The company was founded by Harald Pedersen and Thorvald Pedersen in 1923 is headquartered in Bagsværd, Denmark.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Oil prices declined after the announcement, with Brent crude futures dipping nearly 2% and WTI crude futures expiring down 1.60%.</li><li>Spot gold climbed more than 2% to $4,650.33 per ounce at the time of writing, while silver climbed more than 4% to breach the $75 per ounce mark.</li><li>Long-time gold bull Peter Schiff said in a post on X that the fundamentals have never been more bullish for both gold and silver.</li></ul>Gold and silver prices climbed higher in the overnight session heading into Wednesday, as a weaker U.S. dollar amid geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East has once again boosted demand for precious metals.Spot gold climbed more than 2% to $4,650.33 per ounce at the time of writing, while silver climbed more than 4% to breach the $75 per ounce mark, extending a historic rally that has already pushed precious metals to record highs in 2026.The uptick in precious metals comes after U.S. President Donald Trump said that the country had temporarily paused “Project Freedom,” Washington’s efforts to escort stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp;Meanwhile, oil prices declined after the announcement, with Brent crude futures expiring in July dipping nearly 2% to $108 a barrel, while WTI crude futures expiring in June were down 1.60% to $100.64 a barrel at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Precious Metals Demand</h2>The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), a benchmark index that measures the value of the U.S. dollar against a basket of six major foreign currencies, declined after Trump’s announcement, falling nearly 0.4% to trade at about 98.071 at the time of writing.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/koyfin_20260506_112904484_png_e59f582bc1.webp" alt="koyfin_20260506_112904484.png" width="1600" height="1000"></figure>A weaker U.S. dollar makes metals cheaper for holders ‌of ⁠other currencies.&nbsp;Long-time gold bull Peter Schiff noted the climb in a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/2051830405834170377">post</a> on X, reiterating his stance on “how bullish the Iran war is for gold.” Schiff also added that the fundamentals have never been more bullish for both gold and silver.Steve Hanke, Professor of Applied Economics at Johns Hopkins University also backed the view. “The World Bank projects that on average, silver prices will be 76% higher in 2026 than they were in 2025 average. STAY LONG SILVER or GET LONG,” he said in a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/steve_hanke/status/2051660182879412232">post</a> on X.&nbsp;The World Bank Group has said that gold, platinum, and silver prices are expected to reach all-time annual highs in 2026 after touching record high levels during the first quarter of 2026. The bank’s precious metals price index is projected to surge by 42% in 2026.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Retail Reaction</h2>The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SLV">iShares Silver Trust</a> (SLV), an exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to track the spot price of silver, was up more than 4% at the time of writing, while the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GLD">SPDR Gold Shares ETF</a> (GLD) which tracks the spot price of gold bullion, was up more than 2%.<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/koyfin_20260506_114542697_png_54ad066f66.webp" alt="koyfin_20260506_114542697.png">Retail sentiment around both SLV and GLD was in ‘bearish’ territory at the time of writing amid ‘high’ message volumes.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Gold, Silver Spike In Precious Metals Rally As Iran War Cooling Sends Oil Prices Lower

U.S. President Donald Trump said earlier on Tuesday that he had temporarily paused Washington’s efforts to escort stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. 

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>President Trump said during the press conference that he wants Iran’s financial system to collapse, adding that the U.S. is actively working on making sure it fails.</li><li>He also highlighted that Iran wants to make a deal, despite the public posturing by the country’s representatives.</li><li>Trump praised Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for imposing sanctions on Iran, while adding that the Iranian currency is now worthless.</li></ul>President Donald Trump on Tuesday stated that his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, has been very respectful regarding the U.S. blockade on Iranian oil exports amid the ongoing war.During a White House press conference on Tuesday, President Trump said the U.S. has proposed that China send its ships to the United States to meet its crude oil needs.“He has been very nice about this. China gets about 60% of its oil from Hormuz, and I think he has been very respectful. We haven’t been challenged by China… no one challenges us,” he said.Trump added that Xi would not challenge the U.S. because of him.“I have a very good relationship with President Xi. I find him to be a tremendous guy, and we get along well. You see how we do a lot of business with China, we make a lot of money,” he said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Says He Wants Iran’s Financial System To Fail</h2>President Trump said during the press conference that he wants Iran’s financial system to collapse, adding that the U.S. is actively working on making sure it fails.He also highlighted that Iran wants to make a deal, despite the public posturing by the country’s representatives. Trump praised Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for imposing sanctions on Iran, while adding that the Iranian currency is now worthless.“They play games, but let me just tell you, they want to make a deal, and who wouldn’t, when your military is totally gone,” he said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Higher Oil Prices A Small Price To Pay, Says Trump</h2>President Trump also stated that higher oil prices are a small price to pay as the U.S. seeks to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.He added that the price of oil has not risen as high as he had expected, noting that he had expected it to soar to anywhere between $200 and $300 per barrel.Meanwhile, crude oil prices declined on Tuesday. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures expiring in June were down nearly 4%, hovering around $102 a barrel. Brent crude futures expiring in July fell 3% to hover around $110 a barrel.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) fell about 3%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF</a> (UCO) declined 4%.“I look today, it’s like at 102 (dollars), and that’s a very small price to pay for getting rid of a nuclear weapon from people that are really mentally deranged,” he said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Iranian Parliament Speaker Says Status Quo Intolerable For US</h2>Iranian Parliament Speaker MB Ghalibaf stated in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/mb_ghalibaf/status/2051542580597338168">post</a> on X on Tuesday that the status quo is intolerable to the U.S., and that Iran has not even begun yet.“The new equation of the Strait of Hormuz is in the process of being solidified. The security of shipping and energy transit has been jeopardized by the United States and its allies through the violation of the ceasefire and the imposition of a blockade,” he said.Meanwhile, U.S. equities gained in Tuesday’s midday 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 0.76%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 1.26%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained&nbsp; 0.47%. 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/frmi-ex-ceo-calls-special-shareholder-meeting-what-is-agenda/cZQD2TyRe9K">FRMI's Ex-CEO Calls For A Special Shareholder Meeting — What Is On The Agenda?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

U.S. President Donald Trump greets Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of a bilateral meeting at Gimhae Air Base on October 30, 2025 in Busan, South Korea

Trump Says Xi Jinping Has Been Very Respectful About US Blockade On Iranian Oil Exports — 'We Haven't Been Challenged By China'

During a White House press conference on Tuesday, President Trump said the U.S. has proposed that China send its ships to the United States to meet its crude oil needs.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Wall Street analysts expect the upstream oil company to post a 40% increase in revenue.&nbsp;</li><li>The company has guided to 15% growth in production in 2026, driven by strong output from key offshore assets in Ghana and the Gulf of Mexico, as well as its LNG-linked projects in Mauritania and Senegal.&nbsp;</li><li>Kosmos has an average 12-month price target of $2.79 from 12 analysts covering the stock, implying a downside potential of nearly 15% from its last close, according to Koyfin data.</li></ul>Energy exploration firm Kosmos Energy Ltd.’s (KOS) stock has rallied more than 267% in 2026, fueled by surging oil and liquefied natural gas prices amid the war in the Middle East.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/KOS">KOS shares</a> were up more than 4% in Monday’s overnight trade ahead of its first quarter (Q1) 2026 results. Wall Street analysts expect the upstream oil company to post a 40% increase in revenue.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What’s Working For Kosmos?</h2>Crude oil prices have surged more than 50% since the U.S. and Israel started their military campaign against Iran in late February, with WTI crude and Brent crude trading above $104 and $113 a barrel at the time of writing.Kosmos Energy is also benefiting from improved operational momentum and cost-cutting initiatives. The company has guided to 15% growth in production in 2026, driven by strong output from key offshore assets in Ghana and the Gulf of Mexico, as well as its LNG-linked projects in Mauritania and Senegal.The energy company’s capital expenditures in 2025 came in below budget, and it intends to keep capex levels low in 2026, while targeting a 20% reduction in operating costs and 10% reduction in net debt.In February, the company sold its about 40% stake in Equatorial Guinea’s Ceiba and Okume assets to Panoro Energy for $180 million, plus up to $39.5 million in contingent payments, to offload non-core assets, boost liquidity, and support debt reduction.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Q1 Earnings Expectation For Kosmos</h2>The company is slated to report its Q1 results on Tuesday before the market opens. Wall Street analysts expect Kosmos to post revenue of $406.96 million, compared with $290.43 million in the comparable period last year.Kosmos is also expected to post earnings per share of $0.02, compared to a loss of $0.23 per share in the first quarter of 2025.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Wall Street Consensus On KOS</h2>Last week, Pareto initiated coverage of Kosmos with a ‘Buy’ rating and a $3.60 price target, representing an upside potential of about 10% from its last close.However, earlier in the month, Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock to ‘Sell’ from ‘Neutral’ with an unchanged price target of $2.25. The firm said the downgrade follows KOS stock's rally in 2026 and that it now sees less upside in its shares relative to the company's larger-cap peers. Goldman also said that the company's leverage remains elevated, which reduces its capacity to return capital to shareholders.KOS stock has gained more than 90% in the last year. Meanwhile, peers like <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/COP">ConocoPhillips</a> (COP) and <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FANG">Diamondback Energy Inc.</a> (FANG) have rallied by over 40% and 60%, respectively.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/koyfin_20260505_082851162_png_12a0d910d8.webp" alt="koyfin_20260505_082851162.png" width="1600" height="1000"></figure>According to Koyfin data, Kosmos has an average 12-month price target of $2.79 among 12 analysts covering the stock. This implies a downside potential of nearly 15% from its last close. Of those covering the stock, six analysts have a ‘Buy’ or higher rating on the stock, while four analysts recommend a ‘Hold’, and the rest have a ‘Sell’ or ‘Strong Sell’ rating.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Retail Stance On KOS Stock</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around KOS stock was in the ‘bullish’ territory amid ‘normal’ message volumes, which have surged 50% over the past 30 days.<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/KOS_sentiment_png_97e86d9abe.webp" alt="KOS sentiment.png">For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The U.A.E.’s Ministry of Defense stated that the sounds heard across the country are the result of its air defense systems intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones.</li><li>President Donald Trump on Sunday announced “Project Freedom” in a post on Truth Social, stating that it will begin Monday morning.</li><li>He also noted that his representatives are having positive discussions with Iran, adding that these could lead to a positive outcome for everyone.</li></ul>U.S. equities declined in Monday morning’s trade amid rising tensions in the Middle East yet again following Iranian missile strikes against the United Arab Emirates.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 530 points, while the S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite indexes fell 0.6% each.<h2 class="st-heading-2">First Iranian Strike On UAE Since Ceasefire</h2>This is the first Iranian strike against the U.A.E. since the beginning of the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran last month.In an official&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/modgovae/status/2051328444819259824">update</a> on X, the U.A.E.’s Ministry of Defense stated that the sounds heard across the country are the result of its air defense systems intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones.“The UAE's air defenses are currently dealing with missile attacks and incoming drones from Iran,” the ministry stated.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Crude Oil Prices On The Boil Again</h2>Crude oil prices were on the boil once again on Monday amid rising tensions in the Middle East.U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures maturing in June rose nearly 3% to more than $105 per barrel. Brent crude futures maturing in July gained more than 5% to hover around $114 per barrel.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) gained more than 3%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF</a> (UCO) was up about 7% at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Announces ‘Project Freedom’</h2>Meanwhile, President Donald Trump on Sunday announced “Project Freedom” in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116512555123589170">post</a> on Truth Social, stating that it will begin Monday morning.“For the good of Iran, the Middle East, and the United States, we have told these Countries that we will guide their Ships safely out of these restricted Waterways, so that they can freely and ably get on with their business,” Trump said, referring to countries that requested the U.S. to help free up their ships in the region.He also noted that his representatives are having positive discussions with Iran, adding that these could lead to a positive outcome for everyone.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, declined 0.44%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) fell 0.38%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) was down 0.92%. 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/axsome-mixed-q1-axsm-stock-surging-wall-street-bullish-why/cZQMxOsReJi">AXSM Stock Is Rising Today After Wall Street’s Positive Stance Despite Mixed Q1 – What's Behind The Optimism?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Dow Falls Over 500 Points As UAE Reports First Iranian Attacks Since Ceasefire — Crude Oil Prices Rise

Brent crude futures maturing in July gained more than 5% to hover around $114 per barrel.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The United States has reportedly authorized $8.6 billion in military sales to Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates.</li><li>According to reports, an Iranian ship carrying over $220 million in oil managed to get past the US naval blockade and reach the Asia-Pacific region.</li><li>Two weeks ago, US-Iran talks were planned in Pakistan, but Trump’s ceasefire accusations clouded diplomacy.</li></ul>The United States reportedly approved an $8.6 billion arms sale deal to important Middle Eastern allies such as Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates on Sunday.The contracts allegedly included $4.01 billion in Patriot air and missile defense systems for Qatar, a $2.5 billion Integrated Battle Command System for Kuwait, and Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems for Israel at $992 million and the UAE at $147 million. The deals occurred after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio invoked emergency conditions to expedite the transfers without previous congressional approval,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/economy/2026/5/3/us-approves-8-6bn-in-arms-sales-to-middle-east-allies">according</a> to Al Jazeera.At the same time, TankerTrackers.com&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/TankerTrackers/status/2050735101412012086?s=20">reported&nbsp;</a>that an Iranian very large crude carrier (VLCC) operated by the National Iranian Tanker Company reportedly evaded a US naval blockade and delivered approximately 1.9 million barrels of oil, worth approximately $220 million, to the Asia-Pacific.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/TankerTrackers/status/2050735101412012086?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_03_at_5_42_24_AM_png_0d0ef5087a.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-03 at 5.42.24 AM.png" width="478" height="519"></a><figcaption>Tanker carrying crude oil reportedly evades US blockade. Source: @TankerTrackers/x</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Analysts Point To Rising Tension</h2>The US plan has been critiqued by analyst Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute. Parsi&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://responsiblestatecraft.org/trump-iran-blockade/">called</a> the blockade "a delusional silver bullet” that blocked diplomatic progress. He said that the blockade has backfired economically by restricting oil supply and driving up costs, rather than bringing Iran to the bargaining table. Before the embargo was enforced, he said, Washington was in a stronger position during the earlier truce era.Nearly two weeks ago, conversations were underway about a potential second round of talks between the two parties, with US Vice President JD Vance&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/jd-vance-lands-in-islamabad-for-high-stakes-peace-talks-with-iran/cZJjhoXRIME">slated to attend&nbsp;</a>negotiations in Pakistan.&nbsp; However, the discussions were overshadowed by rising rhetoric, with President Donald Trump accusing Iran of persistently breaching a ceasefire and asserting that the US would keep control of the Strait of Hormuz until a final agreement was achieved.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund (USO)</a> fell 2.92% to close at 142.80 on Friday, with retail sentiment on Stocktwits staying at the ‘neutral’ zone over the past day.While the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SHLD">Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD)</a> slipped 0.43% to 67.92, with retail sentiment on Stocktwits dropping to ‘bearish’ from the ‘neutral’ zone over the past day.’Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/coinbase-executives-backs-clarity-act-stablecoin-rewards/cZQomXKRe7e">Coinbase Executives Back CLARITY Act Even As Stablecoin Rewards Take A Hit</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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US Approves $8.6B Arms Sales As Analyst Calls Trump’s Iran Blockade A ‘Delusional Silver Bullet’

Marco Rubio reportedly invoked emergency powers to fast-track the arms deals without prior congressional approval.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>President Trump expressed doubts about Iran being able to arrive at a deal, stating that there is a great amount of discord among their leaders.</li><li>He stated that there are probably three to four groups among the Iranian leadership, while adding that they may never come around to a negotiated settlement to the war.</li><li>Trump also dismissed the 60-day war powers deadline as unconstitutional, adding that it has never been used before.</li></ul>President Donald Trump on Friday reportedly warned that Iran has an option to either strike a deal with the U.S. or face a major military escalation.According to a CNN&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/01/world/live-news/iran-war-news?post-id=cmon513no00093b6umqzwex14">report</a>, President Trump told reporters at the White House that he was not satisfied with a new offer from Iran to end the war.“There are options. Do we want to go and just blast the hell out of them and finish them forever? Or do we want to try and make a deal. That’s the options,” he said.He also confirmed that he had received a briefing from the U.S. Central Command on Thursday regarding the military options currently available.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Says There Is Discord Among Iranian Leaders</h2>President Trump expressed doubts about Iran being able to arrive at a deal, stating that there is a great amount of discord among their leaders.“They’ve made strides, but I’m not sure if they ever get there,” he said, adding that while Iran wants to make a deal, he is not satisfied with it.Trump stated that there are probably three to four groups among the Iranian leadership, while adding that they may never come around to a negotiated settlement to the war.&nbsp;He also shot down concerns of Iran building a nuclear bomb.“If they were ever allowed to have a nuclear weapon, you would have problems the likes of which the world has never seen before, and it’s not going to happen,” he said.Trump also dismissed the 60-day war powers deadline as unconstitutional, adding that it has never been used before.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Iran Delivers New Proposal To US</h2>Meanwhile, Iran delivered a new proposal to the U.S. via Pakistan on Friday, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.irna.ir/news/86142591/Exclusive-Iran-submits-new-proposal-to-Pakistani-mediator">report</a> by the country’s state-run news agency, IRNA.The agency also added that Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei reiterated that ending the ongoing war and establishing peace remain Iran’s main objectives in its negotiations with the U.S.Baqaei also stated in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/IRIMFA_SPOX/status/2050084331087876124">post</a> on X on Friday that the U.S. attacks on Iran were not an act of self-defense, but aggression.“'Self-defense' against what? Was there any 'armed attack' by Iran to justify 'self defense'? Definitely not!” he said.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Baqaei_post_jpg_7f42618dc8.webp" alt="Esmaeil Baqaei's post on X" width="588" height="187"><figcaption>Esmaeil Baqaei's post on X | @IRIMFA_SPOX/X</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Crude Oil Prices Edge Lower</h2>Meanwhile, crude oil prices edged lower on Friday. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures expiring in June were down nearly 3%, hovering around $102 a barrel. Brent crude futures expiring in June fell 2% to hover around $108 a barrel.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF</a> (UCO) were down 3%.Meanwhile, U.S. equities were mixed in Friday’s midday 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 0.57%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 1.1%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) edged lower by 0.06%. 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/nasdaq-composite-best-month-6-years-big-tech-surge-fuels-rally/cZQVQ3nReek">Nasdaq Composite Posts Best Month In 6 Years As AI Boom Powers Tech Surge — Alphabet, Intel Stocks Power The Super Rally</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

U.S. President Donald Trump makes an announcement on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Allison Robbert/For The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Trump Warns Iran's Options Are Either Make A Deal Or Face A Major Military Escalation

According to a CNN report, President Trump told reporters at the White House that he was not satisfied with a new offer from Iran to end the war.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>In comparison, the United States Oil Fund has gained 113%, and ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil has risen 147% this year.</li><li>Sky Quarry owns the sole oil refinery in Nevada, Foreland Refining Corp., which serves the regional energy market with a daily production capacity of 4,500 to 5,000 barrels.&nbsp;</li><li>The company has also recently sought to accelerate the development and commercialization of its PR Spring oil sands project in Utah, which is expected to add about 2,000 barrels per day of capacity.</li></ul>Sky Quarry Inc. (SKYQ), a Utah-based energy company, has seen its shares more than triple in value this year, benefiting from the conflict in the Middle East and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz that have not only boosted crude oil prices but also bolstered demand for domestic energy producers.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/skyq">SKYQ stock</a> has rallied more than 232% this year alone, far surpassing the gains of the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UsO">United States Oil Fund</a> (USO) and <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil </a>(UCO) energy exchange-traded funds.USO has climbed about 113% since the start of the year, while UCO has gained about 147%. Meanwhile, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/xle">Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund</a> (XLE) has gained about 34% in 2026.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/koyfin_20260501_120149893_png_7dffb0da2c.webp" alt="koyfin_20260501_120149893.png" width="1600" height="1000"></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is Sky Quarry?</h2>Sky Quarry is essentially an energy solutions company, primarily using technologies to recycle waste asphalt shingles into sustainable oil and materials, targeting waste dumped in landfills.However, the company also owns the sole oil refinery in Nevada. Sky Quarry acquired Foreland Refining Corp. in 2022, which operates the Eagle Springs refinery, which processes crude oil into products such as diesel, naphtha, vacuum gas oil, and asphalt. The facility serves the regional energy market and supports Nevada’s mining industry, with a daily production capacity of 4,500 to 5,000 barrels.Higher oil prices, driven by the ongoing war in Iran and the subsequent blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, have greatly benefited the company. At the time of writing, Brent crude oil prices are trading above $111 per barrel.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Sky Quarry Looks To Increase Production</h2>Sky Quarry, which has a market capitalization of about $22.4 million, has also recently sought partners via Request for Proposals (RFPs) to accelerate the development and commercialization of its PR Spring oil sands project in Utah.The fully permitted facility, spread across about 5,900 acres, is about an 180-million-barrel resource that already has over $50 million in investments. The site has prior feasibility backing and is expected to support about 1.5 million tons per year of processing capacity and about 2,000 barrels per day of heavy oil production.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Retail Stance On SKYQ</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around SKYQ stock has dipped from ‘bullish’ to ‘neutral’ territory over the past 24 hours amid ‘low’ message volumes.One bullish user recommended holding “tight” onto the stock.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Billionaire23/message/651957260</stembedurl>Another user said, “Realistically, this current market cap is laughable , this is only oil refinery company in whole of Nevada and with crude being over $100 this is real laughable. i dont see any real indication that oil will go down soon so this should get repriced very soon.”<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/modrica3/message/651953350</stembedurl>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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