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Microsoft Corp. engages in the development and support of software, services, devices, and solutions. It operates through the following segments: Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing. The Productivity and Business Processes segment is composed of products and services relating to productivity, communication, and information services such as Office Commercial, Office Consumer, LinkedIn, and Dynamics business solutions. The Intelligent Cloud segment consists of public, private, and hybrid server products and cloud services for businesses and developers, as well as enterprise and partner services. The More Personal Computing segment refers to products and services including Windows operating system, Windows cloud services, Surface, HoloLens, personal computer accessories, Xbox hardware, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Microsoft News, and Microsoft Edge. The company was founded by Paul Gardner Allen and William Henry Gates, III in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, WA.

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Microsoft is facing significant selling pressure and heightened volatility as traders debate the impact of AI competition, slowing cloud growth, and persistent macro-uncertainty. The community is actively weighing the stock's recent technical weakness against its long-term potential as a diversified enterprise leader, with many retail investors debating whether current levels represent a generational buying opportunity or further downside risk.

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Crow with knife is generating significant community buzz as a multichain meme coin, with investors highlighting its deflationary burn mechanism and organic growth. Enthusiasts are actively positioning it as a top contender in the current meme sector, frequently comparing its potential to established assets while celebrating its expansion across multiple blockchain ecosystems.

Intuitive Machines, Inc. is a space exploration, infrastructure, and services company, which engages in contributing to the establishment of cislunar infrastructure and helping to develop cislunar and deep space commerce. It offers space products and services. The company was founded by Stephen J. Altemus, Kam Ghaffarian, and Timothy P. Crain in 2013 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

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Intuitive Machines is surging after management provided a bullish 2026 revenue outlook of up to $1 billion, significantly boosting investor sentiment despite earlier volatility. The community is actively discussing the stock's massive backlog and the anticipation of upcoming NASA contract awards, with many bulls viewing the recent price swings as a shakeout opportunity to accumulate shares.

The Trade Desk, Inc. engages in the provision of a self-service and cloud-based ad-buying platform. It operates through the United States and International geographical segments. The firm offers omnichannel advertising, audience targeting, solutions for identity, application programming interface (API), custom, and programmatic, measurement and optimization. The company was founded by Jeffrey Terry Green and David Pickles in November 2009 and is headquartered in Ventura, CA.

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Trade Desk is facing significant selling pressure as investors react to reports that Publicis Groupe has launched an audit and halted recommendations of the platform over billing and transparency disputes. The stock remains a major talking point in the community, with bulls pointing to the CEO's recent heavy share purchases and solid fundamentals as a reason to buy the dip, while bears argue that the audit risks creating a permanent loss of trust among major agency partners.

Lumentum Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of optical and photonic products. It operates through the Cloud and Networking, and Industrial Tech segments. The Cloud and Networking segment refers to a portfolio of optical and photonic components, modules, and subsystems. The Industrial Tech segment includes solid-state lasers, kilowatt-class fiber lasers, ultrafast lasers, diode lasers, and gas lasers. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

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Lumentum Holdings Inc is trending as it joins the S&P 500, with investors debating whether the index inclusion and strong AI-driven demand for its optical technology justify its high valuation or if the stock is reaching bubble territory. The community remains heavily focused on the stock's extreme volatility and its role as a key infrastructure provider in the expanding data center ecosystem.

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DraftKings is facing heightened volatility and selling pressure as investors weigh news of a potential bipartisan Senate bill aiming to ban sports-related contracts on prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket. While some market participants see this legislation as a regulatory moat for established sportsbooks, others are increasingly concerned about insider selling, high management turnover, and the stock's persistent inability to sustain gains despite positive sector developments.

FuboTV, Inc. is a consumer-first live TV streaming company with the mission of delivering premium sports, news and entertainment programming that offers greater choice, flexibility and value. The company was founded by David Gandler, Alberto Horihuela Suarez, and Sung Ho Choi on February 20, 2009 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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FuboTV is currently trending as shareholders react to a mandatory reverse stock split, sparking intense debate within the community regarding the company's long-term viability and management's leadership. Investors are actively divided between those bracing for further volatility and potential dilution, and a vocal contingent anticipating institutional interest or a future short squeeze.

Alphabet, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in software, health care, transportation, and other technologies. It operates through the following segments: Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets. The Google Services segment includes products and services, such as ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Google Maps, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. The Google Cloud segment refers to infrastructure and platform services, collaboration tools, and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment relates to the sale of healthcare-related services and internet services. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on October 2, 2015 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

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Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) is under pressure as investors navigate rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and concerns over aggressive AI infrastructure spending, with community sentiment divided between viewing the stock as a long-term bargain and fearing further technical breakdowns. Traders are actively debating the significance of the $296-$300 support level, while analysts remain focused on the potential impact of its data center investments and evolving AI partnerships.

Circle Internet Group, Inc. is a financial technology company that enables businesses of all sizes to harness the power of digital currencies and public blockchains for payments, commerce and financial applications worldwide. The company was founded by Jeremy J. Allaire and Patrick Sean Neville in August 2013 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Oil stocks rose premarket as Brent held above $102 and traders reassessed escalation risks tied to ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.</li><li>Brent has surged about 40% this month as Gulf transit disruptions forced output cuts and raised fears of a widening global energy crunch.</li><li>Analysts said energy markets are tightening at a record pace, warning refined-product markets show the clearest signs of stress.</li></ul>Major oil stocks and index funds traded mixed in premarket trading on Tuesday as crude rebounded after Monday’s sharp selloff, with investors continuing to weigh escalation risks in the Middle East and persistent disruptions to flows through the Strait of Hormuz.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Small-Cap Oil Stocks Jump As Brent Holds Above $102</h2>The United States Oil Fund (USO) rose over 1% and Indonesia Energy (INDO) added nearly 1% in premarket trading on Tuesday, while Battalion Oil (BATL) dropped nearly 6%, EON Resources (EONR) fell about 3%, and Trio Petroleum (TPET) slipped over 1%.Brent crude traded above $102 per barrel, while U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate rose about 3%, recovering part of Monday’s roughly 11% decline after U.S. President Donald Trump delayed and threatened strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure by five days, citing possible negotiations with Tehran. Iran denied talks were underway even as Israel continued attacks.Large-cap energy companies such as Chevron (CVX) and Halliburton (HAL) saw more muted moves as investors instead focused on smaller exploration-linked stocks that tend to react more sharply to short-term crude price swings and geopolitical risk.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Fuel Supply Risks Spread Beyond Middle East</h2>Brent has surged about 40% this month as hostilities involving the United States, Israel and Iran disrupted transit through the Strait of Hormuz, forcing Persian Gulf producers to cut millions of barrels of daily output and raising concerns about a widening global energy crunch.Chile is preparing fuel price increases, Japan ordered a review of its oil-product supply chain, Thailand raised diesel prices, China’s largest refiner prioritized domestic supply, and the Philippines warned that grounding aircraft due to jet-fuel shortages was a “distinct possibility.”Regional tensions also intensified after reports that U.S. allies in the Gulf were moving closer to joining military operations. Saudi Arabia told Washington it was prepared to strike Iran if its infrastructure were targeted, while the Wall Street Journal&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/iran-gulf-states-offense-decision-b8d98ff9">reported</a> that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was nearing a decision on whether to participate in attacks aimed at restoring deterrence.&nbsp;Iranian Deputy Speaker Ali Nikzad said the Strait of Hormuz would not return to normal conditions and ruled out negotiations with the United States, while gas facilities in Isfahan were struck in the latest escalation.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Saxo: Hormuz Disruption Driving Market Repricing</h2>Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/Ole_S_Hansen/status/2036349803064406070">said on X</a> that crude rebounded after Monday’s slump as traders reassessed escalation risks tied to continued Hormuz disruption.“Global energy markets are tightening at a record pace amid the continued disruption to flows through the Strait of Hormuz,” Hansen said, adding that reports Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates could join the conflict point to further escalation risk. He said the clearest signal of stress currently lies in refined-product markets rather than crude itself.“Crude’s relative resilience may come under increasing pressure as the initial buffer of elevated oil-on-water inventories continues to erode.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">War Premium Keeps Oil Above $100 Outlook</h2>Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said rising fuel prices across the U.S. reflect tightening supply conditions linked to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.“Gas prices continued to rise nationwide over the last week as seasonal factors, combined with ongoing supply concerns tied to the continued disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, pushed both gasoline and diesel prices sharply higher,” De Haan said. He added that the national average gasoline price could soon cross a key psychological threshold.Goldman Sachs said Monday’s selloff reflected a partial reassessment of disruption risk. “The market reaction likely reflects some retreat in the perceived risks of lengthy disruptions and of damage to energy assets,” the bank said.Despite the temporary pause in strike threats, analysts said the war premium remains embedded in crude markets. ANZ Research said supply losses have already tightened the global oil balance for the year.Oil prices are expected to remain above $100 per barrel in the near term, the firm said, adding that even if tensions ease, crude is unlikely to return to the $60-$70 range seen previously. ANZ expects oil to average above $90 per barrel in 2026 as disruptions continue reshaping the global supply outlook.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward USO was ‘bearish’ amid ‘high’ message volume, while INDO, TPET and BATL also saw ‘bearish’ sentiment amid ‘extremely low’ to ‘low’ message volume. Sentiment for EONR remained ‘neutral’ despite ‘high’ message volume.Over the past year, BATL has surged by over 700%, while USO rose by about 50%, EONR gained roughly 49%, and INDO advanced by around 37%. In contrast, TPET declined about 38% over the same period.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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USO, INDO Rise Premarket In Choppy Trade As Hormuz Disruptions Persist: Analyst Says War Premium Keeping Oil Above $100

Small-cap explorers, including TPET, EONR, BATL and INDO outperformed large-cap energy names amid geopolitical supply concerns.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>TPET jumped 15%, EONR gained 13%, USO rose 4%, while BATL and INDO each added 3% in premarket trading on Monday.</li><li>Brent has surged over 50% since the escalation of the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran in late February.</li><li>Analysts warned that floating storage buffers are shrinking and Hormuz disruptions could push prices higher still.</li></ul>Major oil stocks and index funds climbed in premarket trading on Monday as crude held near three-year highs after U.S. President Donald Trump gave Iran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on power infrastructure, raising fears of deeper supply disruptions.Shares of Trio Petroleum (TPET) rose 15%, followed by EON Resources (EONR), which jumped 13%. The United States Oil Fund (USO) gained 4%, while Battalion Oil (BATL) and Indonesia Energy (INDO) each rose 3%.Brent crude traded above $113 per barrel, extending gains for a fifth straight session, while West Texas Intermediate hovered near $100.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Brent Surges Over 50% Since Iran Conflict Escalation</h2>Crude strengthened after Trump warned Iran to “fully open” the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face strikes on power infrastructure, while Tehran said it would target key regional assets if attacks proceed.The conflict has now entered its 24th day, already lasting twice as long as a similar crisis last year involving the same parties. Since U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran began in late February, Brent has surged more than 50%.Investors are also navigating mixed policy signals after Trump, shortly before issuing the ultimatum, said he was considering “winding down” U.S. military efforts, adding to uncertainty about the conflict's trajectory.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analysts See Prolonged Gulf Supply Disruptions Ahead</h2>Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/Ole_S_Hansen/status/2035983329137160546">said on X</a> that refined-product markets continue to highlight tightening supply conditions even as crude initially remained supported by floating storage accumulated earlier in the conflict. He added that the early supply buffer from oil stranded at sea “is now being steadily eroded.”Meanwhile, UBS said on Friday that uncertainty around reopening the Strait of Hormuz continues to signal expectations for prolonged supply disruptions from the Gulf region.The brokerage warned that even rerouting the pipeline may not fully offset the impact due to limited storage capacity, while tanker escorts through the Strait of Hormuz remain uncertain despite efforts by the U.S. and its allies. UBS said a planned 400-million-barrel strategic reserve release by OECD countries would likely offset only part of the disruption, especially as refinery output cuts in the Middle East begin affecting markets in Asia and Europe.UBS expects Brent to climb well above its $90 per barrel end of June forecast in the near term if supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz persist and scarcity fears intensify.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Hormuz Deadline: ‘Ticking Time Bomb’</h2>Barclays said threats targeting energy infrastructure highlight the risks of compounding the effects of supply disruptions across the region. “Reluctant diplomacy and the potential for ground troops could exacerbate the situation.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, IG Australia said Trump’s ultimatum has placed a “48-hour ticking time bomb of elevated uncertainty” over global markets. The firm added that strikes on Iran’s power grid could disrupt export terminals, pumping stations, and refinery operations, potentially making any blockade economically and politically unsustainable for Tehran.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for USO, INDO, TPET, and BATL remained ‘bearish’, with message volume ranging from ‘normal’ to ‘extremely low’. In contrast, sentiment for EONR was ‘bullish’ amid ‘high’ message volume.Over the past year, BATL has surged over 1,000%, while EONR, USO, and INDO gained 66%, 65%, and 47%, respectively. In contrast, TPET declined 27% over the same period.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A MarineTraffic map showing ship movements in the Strait of Hormuz. Taken in Brussels, Belgium, on March 15, 2026. (Photo by Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

USO, TPET, EONR, INDO Jump Premarket: Analysts Call Trump's Hormuz Deadline A 'Ticking Time Bomb' For Oil Supply

Brent crude topped $113 as Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Iranian attacks ‌have knocked out 17% of Qatar's liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, causing an estimated $20 billion in lost annual revenue and threatening supplies to Europe and Asia.&nbsp;</li><li>One user on Stocktwits said that an attack on Qatar’s natural gas refineries will create a shortage and it makes ANNA ‘very very desirable’.&nbsp;</li></ul>Shares of AleAnna (ANNA) closed nearly 87% higher on Friday as geopolitical concerns arising due to the Iran war put the stock in investors’ focus.&nbsp;At the time of writing,&nbsp;ANNA, a natural gas resource company, focused on delivering critical natural gas supplies in Europe and Italy stock was up nearly 1% during extended hours of trading.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Retail Reaction</h2>Retail sentiment around ANNA stock trended in ‘extremely bullish’ territory amid ‘extremely high’ message volume.&nbsp;One user said that an attack on Qatar’s natural gas refineries will create a shortage and it make ANNA ‘very very desirable’.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Idajane/message/648149099</stembedurl>One bullish user predicted the stock to reach levels of $12-$15 due to LG shortages.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Idajane/message/648153055</stembedurl>Another user compared the stock move to BATL’s share move.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/ChuckSeagal/message/648149652</stembedurl><h2 class="st-heading-2">Qatar LNG Bombed</h2>QatarEnergy's CEO and state minister for energy affairs Saad al-Kaabi on Friday told Reuters in an interview that two of Qatar's 14 LNG trains and one of its two gas-to-liquids (GTL) facilities were damaged in ​the unprecedented strikes. The repairs will sideline 12.8 million tons per year of LNG for three to five years, as per the report.Iranian attacks ‌have knocked out 17% of Qatar's liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, causing an estimated $20 billion in lost annual revenue and threatening supplies to Europe and Asia, Kaabi reportedly said.&nbsp;QatarEnergy had declared force majeure on its entire output of LNG, after earlier attacks on its Ras Laffan production ​hub, which came under fire again on Wednesday. U.S. oil major ExxonMobil (XOM) is a partner in ‌the damaged&nbsp;⁠LNG facilities, while Shell (SHEL) is a partner in the damaged GTL facility, which will take up to a year to repair.Shares of ANNA have rallied 150.7% so far in 2026.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Shares of ANNA have rallied 150.7% so far in 2026. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

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QatarEnergy's CEO and state minister for energy affairs Saad al-Kaabi on Friday told Reuters in an interview that two of Qatar's 14 LNG trains and one of its two gas-to-liquids (GTL) facilities were damaged in ​the unprecedented strikes. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>EONR led losses, down 6%, followed by BATL at 3%, while USO and TPET slipped 0.5%; INDO was the only gainer, rising 0.5%.</li><li>Brent crude eased toward $107, and WTI traded near $94, retreating from recent highs after signals of restraint from the U.S. and Israel and potential Iranian supply relief.</li><li>Analysts and economists said supply risks remain despite the pullback, with inflation pressures and rising recession concerns still in focus.</li></ul>Oil stocks fell in premarket trading on Friday as crude prices pulled back on easing Middle East tensions and potential supply relief, with JPMorgan warning that sustained high prices could still hit demand and earnings.Shares of&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EONR">EON Resources (EONR)</a> fell 6%, followed by&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BATL">Battalion Oil (BATL)</a>, which is down 3%. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund (USO)</a> slipped 0.5%, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TPET">Trio Petroleum (TPET)</a> also declined 0.5%.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/INDO">Indonesia Energy (INDO)</a> bucked the trend, rising 0.5%.Brent crude slipped toward $107 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate traded near $94, easing from recent highs.<h2 class="st-heading-2">JPMorgan Warns Of Demand Hit At $110 Oil</h2>JPMorgan said markets may be underestimating the risk of a “negative transmission mechanism” from elevated oil prices, where prolonged disruptions weigh on GDP, demand and corporate revenues. The bank said if crude holds near $110, S&amp;P 500 earnings estimates could fall by 2% to 5%, adding that investors are assigning “a low probability” to a demand hit by assuming a quick resolution and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Investing&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://in.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/jpmorgan-cuts-sp-500-target-flags-oil-shock-and-complacency-5298616">noted</a>.The warning comes as crude oil pulled back after U.S. and Israeli leaders signaled restraint following attacks on energy infrastructure. U.S. President Donald Trump said he is “not putting troops anywhere,” while Israel indicated it would refrain from further strikes on Iranian energy assets. European nations, Japan and Canada also signaled efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.Oil faced additional pressure after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. could lift sanctions on Iranian oil already at sea, raising prospects of added supply.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analysts Warn Supply Shock Still In Play</h2>Analysts said the decline in crude does little to resolve underlying tightness. Saxo Bank’s Head of Commodity Strategy Ole Hansen&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/Ole_S_Hansen/status/2034881993066823806">warned on X</a> that “only a ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are likely to prevent another tight supply-driven rally.” Hansen also said policy signals, including confirmation the U.S. is not considering an export ban, have helped narrow the WTI-Brent discount, though prices remain highly sensitive to developments around Hormuz.Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs said attacks on energy assets pose “significant risks for not just near-term oil exports from the region, but longer-term oil production capacity.”Swissquote strategist Ipek Ozkardeskaya said rising energy prices are pushing inflation higher while weighing on growth, adding that rate hikes are “only partially effective” in addressing supply-driven shocks.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Economists Flag Rising Recession Risks From Oil</h2>Economists echoed similar concerns on the macro outlook. A Wall Street Journal&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/economy/economist-survey-inflation-unemployment-3c3003b7">survey</a> showed expectations for higher inflation, with the impact on growth dependent on how long the oil shock persists. Some estimates suggest sustained elevated prices could significantly raise recession risks.Bernard Baumohl of the Economic Outlook Group said the U.S. economy has remained resilient but warned that “surging oil prices” and geopolitical tensions should not be taken lightly.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment was largely ‘bearish’ across stocks and ETFs including USO, TPET and BATL, with message volume remaining ‘low’ to ‘high’ across the group. INDO saw ‘neutral’ sentiment with ‘low’ activity, while EONR stood out with ‘extremely bullish’ sentiment accompanied by ‘extremely high’ message volume.Over the past year, BATL surged over 1,000%, EONR doubled, USO gained 62% and INDO rose 48%, while TPET declined 23%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Energy Stocks Slide Premarket As Oil Retreats From Highs — JPMorgan Warns $110 Oil Could Slam S&P 500 Earnings

Oil stocks declined in premarket trading as crude prices pulled back on easing Middle East tensions and prospects of additional supply.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>&nbsp;Escalating Middle East tensions sent oil and gas prices sharply higher.</li><li>LNG stocks surged on supply disruption fears, while AI and chip names saw weak investor sentiment.</li><li>Traders will monitor jobless claims, housing data, and a fresh wave of earnings for direction.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures edged lower early Thursday amid escalating military conflict in the Middle East. Global markets were shaken by Iranian and Israeli attacks on key gas hubs, including a damaged LNG export facility in Qatar. Following these strikes on Middle East energy assets, President Donald Trump urged for a de-escalation of the conflict.Brent crude prices surged to $115 per barrel, with energy stocks such as&nbsp;Battalion Oil (BATL) and Trio Petroleum (TPET) rising over 7%, while Indonesia Energy (INDO) and EON Resources (EONR) each rose 2%.&nbsp;Gas prices were also sharply higher, with U.S. LNG stocks such as NEXT and VG rising 4%. As of 4:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, S&amp;P and Dow futures fell 0.1% each, and Nasdaq futures and Russell 2000 futures were down 0.3%.Retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>, an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, remained ‘extremely bearish, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, has remained ‘bearish’ amid high trading volume.&nbsp;Trending Stocks To Watch Micron Technology (MU):&nbsp;Stock fell 5% in early pre-market trade despite strong results due to high capital expenditure concerns. The chipmaker&nbsp;expects construction related capex to increase by over $10B in FY27.Tesla (TSLA): Elon Musk confirmed that the newly merged SpaceX AI and Tesla will continue high-volume Nvidia chip orders, even as the EV maker prepares its in-house "AI5" chip for Optimus and Robotaxis.Red Cat Holdings (RCAT):&nbsp;The stock slid another 7% in early trade on Thursday on an earnings miss, despite citing global drone demand as a long-term tailwind.SoFi Technologies (SOFI): Stock remained under pressure following scrutiny tied to a short seller report.Align Technology (ALGN):&nbsp;Stock rose 4% premarket after activist firm Elliott Investment Management reportedly built a significant stake in the company.&nbsp;Figma (FIG):&nbsp;Stock was under mild pressure in early pre-market trade after Google’s AI tool, Stitch, introduced advanced design capabilities.Other tickers trending on&nbsp;Stocktwits&nbsp;at the time of writing included Intuitive Machines Inc (LUNR), Sandisk Corp (SNDK), and Swarmer Inc (SWMR).&nbsp;Other Catalysts To WatchOn the economic front, investors will be tracking&nbsp;the latest weekly jobless claims, Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index and&nbsp;new home sales data.&nbsp;On earnings radar, watch out for quarterly reports from Carnival Cruises (CCL), Lithium Americas (LAC), Bit Digital (BTBT), Sellas Life Sciences (SLS),&nbsp; Firefly Aerospace (FLY), and Gemini Space Station (GEMI), among others.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Slip, LNG Strikes Rattle Energy Markets: Why MU, TSLA, BATL, SOFI, ALGN Are Keeping Traders Engaged Today

Data from Stocktwits indicated that retail sentiment remains bearish on SPY and QQQ. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Brent crude jumped as much as 7% to above $115 a barrel, WTI hovered near $97, and European natural gas surged up to 35%.</li><li>Saudi Arabia warned of potential military retaliation after missile attacks, while Iran vowed further strikes on oil and gas infrastructure.</li><li>Markets point to rising volatility, with short interest in USO up sharply, even as analysts warn physical supply shortages are outpacing market pricing.</li></ul>Oil stocks surged in premarket trading on Thursday after crude prices spiked on fresh attacks targeting key Middle East energy infrastructure, deepening fears of a prolonged global supply shock.Shares of Battalion Oil (BATL) climbed 8%, Trio Petroleum (TPET) added 7%, while ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas ETF (BOIL), Indonesia Energy (INDO) and EON Resources (EONR) each rose 2%. In contrast, United States Oil Fund (USO) fell 2%.Brent crude jumped as much as 7% to top $115 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate traded near $97. European natural gas prices surged as much as 35%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Oil Surges As Gulf Energy Sites Come Under Attack</h2>The oil rally follows a sharp escalation in the Middle East, with Iran targeting key energy facilities after earlier strikes on its South Pars gas field. Missile attacks hit a major LNG site in Qatar, causing “extensive damage,” while additional strikes impacted petrochemical assets in Iran and forced gas operations in Abu Dhabi to halt after debris from intercepted missiles fell on facilities.Saudi Arabia signaled potential military retaliation after being targeted by Iranian ballistic missiles, with Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan saying trust with Tehran has been shattered and that the kingdom “reserves the right to take military actions if deemed necessary.”Iran has vowed further strikes on oil and gas infrastructure across the Gulf, as the conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and cuts regional output, pushing oil up about 50% since the war began and widening the Brent-WTI gap to around $17.<h2 class="st-heading-2">‘Acute Tightness’: Analysts Warn Of Supply Crunch</h2>Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/Ole_S_Hansen/status/2034527173537673414">said on X</a> that the latest escalation has “direct implications for global energy supply,” highlighting “acute tightness” in the market.He added that West Texas Intermediate continues to trade below $100, with the discount to Brent widening to around $16.5, reflecting “regional dislocations” as well as rising speculation that the U.S. may consider measures such as an export ban or other interventions to curb domestic fuel prices.The impact is spreading across fuel markets, with natural gas prices in Europe and Asia extending gains after damage to LNG infrastructure. Patrick De Haan, petroleum analyst at GasBuddy,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/GasBuddyGuy/status/2034448630967411174">said on X</a> that diesel prices are rising at a pace exceeding previous cycles. “The current surge is now outpacing 2022 on a sustained basis,” he said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bearish Bets Rise Despite Oil Rally</h2>Market positioning is also pointing to heightened volatility. The Kobeissi Letter&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2034356715806720396">said on X</a> that short interest in U.S. oil funds has surged even as prices rise, with bearish bets on the USO increasing about 50% over the past month.“This means traders are increasingly betting against rising oil prices, even as the rally continues,” the note said, warning it creates “a setup that often leads to extreme volatility.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">Physical Oil Shortages Outpace Market Pricing</h2>Jeff Currie, chief strategy officer at Carlyle Energy Pathways, said current oil prices may not fully reflect real-world supply constraints. “The paper markets… they’ve entirely disconnected from the physical markets,” Currie said, noting crude delivered into Asia has traded between $130 and $170 per barrel.He called the situation a “molecular contagion,” with shortages spreading across global supply chains. “You can’t print molecules,” Currie said, emphasizing that financial tools cannot resolve physical supply disruptions. He added that the current supply shock is comparable to the demand shock seen during the pandemic.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward BOIL, USO, INDO, TPET, and BATL was ‘bearish’, with message volume ranging from ‘normal’ and ‘high’ to ‘low’. In contrast, sentiment toward EONR was ‘extremely bullish’ amid ‘extremely high’ message volume.So far this year, BOIL is down 78% and TPET has fallen 20%, while USO has gained 68%, INDO is up 51%, BATL has surged 900% and EONR is up over 100%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward BOIL, USO, INDO, TPET, and BATL was ‘bearish.’ (Photo credit: Getty Images)

BATL, TPET Stocks Surge Pre-Market, Oil Breaks $115 On Gulf Attacks: Analysts Flag Real Supply Shock As Shorts Pile In

The rally was driven by escalating attacks on energy facilities across the Gulf, including damage in Qatar, Iran and Abu Dhabi.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Iraq’s move to resume exports via Turkey, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, eased immediate supply fears.</li><li>However, U.S. strikes near Hormuz and Iran’s retaliation threats continue to cloud the outlook.</li><li>Analysts said oil is likely to stay above $100 in the near term, warning that supply disruptions could evolve into longer-lasting shortages.</li></ul>Oil stocks fell in premarket trading on Wednesday, tracking a pullback in crude prices after a fresh geopolitical twist eased some immediate supply fears even as broader risks remained elevated.Shares of&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund (USO)</a> slipped 2%,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/INDO">Indonesia Energy (INDO)</a> fell 6%,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BATL">Battalion Oil (BATL)</a> plunged 21%,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TPET">Trio Petroleum (TPET)</a> shed 16% and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EONR">EON Resources (EONR)</a> lost declined 18% in premarket trading after crude retreated, with Brent slipping below $101 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate hovering near $92.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Oil Slips As Iraq Bypasses Strait Of Hormuz</h2>The drop in oil came after Iraq signed an agreement with Kurdistan to resume exports via a pipeline to Turkey’s Mediterranean port of Ceyhan, creating a route that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz, a key global chokepoint.The restart of Iraqi flows through Turkey offered partial relief to markets rattled by disruptions in the Gulf. At the same time, the U.S. intensified efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying it had struck Iranian anti-ship missile sites near the waterway.The moves come amid escalating tensions in the region following Iran’s confirmation of the death of Ali Larijani, the country’s security chief, which triggered threats of retaliation and added uncertainty to global energy markets. Meanwhile, Iraq’s output has fallen to about 1.4 million barrels per day, roughly a third of pre-disruption levels.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analysts See Oil Holding Above $100</h2>Despite the near-term pullback, analysts say the broader trend for oil prices remains firmly supported by geopolitical risks. OCBC said crude is likely to stay above $100 per barrel in the near term, citing little de-escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict and continued constraints on flows through the Strait of Hormuz, Investing&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.investing.com/news/commodities-news/oil-prices-to-remain-above-100bbl-amid-little-iran-deescalation-ocbc-4567385">noted</a>.The firm expects Brent to average around $100 through mid-2026, higher than earlier forecasts near $70, before easing toward $70 by early 2027 as disruptions gradually unwind. “Persistent shipping paralysis is forcing Gulf producers into output shut-ins, raising the risk that temporary disruptions evolve into longer-lasting supply losses,” OCBC said. Even with mitigating measures such as alternative pipelines and strategic reserve releases, the bank warned that markets could still face a sizable supply gap if disruptions persist.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Rising Fuel Costs Add To Inflation Concerns</h2>Phillip Nova said crude markets are being driven by “headline-driven volatility, steep intraday fluctuations, and a foundation of disrupted supplies,” as well as bottlenecks across key export routes. The brokerage added that intermittent loading delays at Gulf terminals could further tighten near-term availability, keeping prices sensitive to geopolitical developments.The broader impact of higher energy prices is already feeding into inflation concerns. U.S. diesel prices have surged past $5 per gallon, raising transportation and supply chain costs that central banks will likely track. Federal Reserve officials are set to meet on Wednesday to decide on interest rates, with no immediate change expected.Economist Robin Brooks&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/robin_j_brooks/status/2033889456336363626">said on X</a> that the current price shock has pushed Brent roughly 42% higher compared to pre-war levels, though he noted markets are not yet pricing in panic scenarios seen in past crises.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for USO and INDO was ‘bullish’, with message volume ‘high’ for USO and ‘low’ for INDO, while BATL and TPET saw ‘bearish’ sentiment amid ‘low’ message volume. EONR stood out with ‘extremely bullish’ sentiment on ‘extremely high’ message volume.Over the past year, USO is up 63%, INDO rose 41%, BATL has surged 860% and EONR has gained 111%, while TPET is down 28%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Oil Stocks Slide Premarket After Iraq Bypasses Hormuz — But Analysts Say $100 Crude Is Here To Stay

Rising fuel costs, with U.S. diesel above $5 per gallon, are adding to inflation concerns ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting on Wednesday.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Brent rose past $103, and WTI neared $97 as attacks on infrastructure and Hormuz shipping bottlenecks tightened supply.</li><li>Analysts said higher oil prices reinforce a “higher for longer” Fed outlook, lifting inflation risks and delaying rate cuts.</li><li>Moody’s economist Mark Zandi warned rising oil could push recession odds higher, though Morningstar still sees limited long-term upside.</li></ul>Oil climbed back above $100, but most energy stocks traded lower before the bell on Tuesday, highlighting a mixed reaction across the sector as analysts flagged renewed risks to inflation and the Federal Reserve’s policy path.The move follows a rebound in crude prices after a brief pullback, with Brent climbing above $103 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate trading near $97 per barrel.Shares of Trio Petroleum (TPET) were down nearly 1%, Indonesia Energy (INDO) slipped 0.3%, and EON Resources (EONR) fell about 5%, while United States Oil Fund (USO) bucked the trend, jumping over 5%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Oil Gains On Shipping Disruptions</h2>Oil rebounded in recent sessions as Iran continued attacks on energy infrastructure, with operations halted at the UAE’s Shah gas field, an Iraqi oil site hit, and crude loadings from Fujairah disrupted again. The conflict, now in its third week, has pushed shipping through the Strait of Hormuz close to a standstill, tightening global supply and impacting Asian demand.Brent climbed back above $103 after a brief drop, while WTI hovered near $97. The U.S. signaled it could expand strikes on Iranian oil assets, even as it continues to allow some crude flows through Hormuz. Meanwhile, the UAE and Kuwait have cut output, and Saudi Arabia is ramping up alternative export routes, underscoring the growing strain on supply chains.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Crude Rally Clouds Fed Rate Cut Outlook</h2>Analysts said the oil spike is feeding directly into the macro narrative around interest rates. Research firm StoneX said the surge in oil prices reinforces a “higher for longer” outlook for the Federal Reserve, adding that the longer the Strait of Hormuz stays technically hostile, the greater the chance that oil prices stay higher for longer, Dow Jones noted.He noted that such a scenario could delay rate cuts and keep the U.S. dollar supported as markets reassess the Fed’s policy trajectory.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Phillip Nova said oil holding near $100 per barrel is already feeding into inflation, pointing to U.S. diesel prices crossing $5 per gallon. “The burn from elevated oil prices is being felt,” she said, adding that even emergency reserve releases have failed to ease supply disruptions. The brokerage added that the war-driven risk premium in oil remains intact, with markets now focused on the duration of the conflict and the extent of damage to energy infrastructure.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Recession Warning Gets Louder</h2>Moody’s economist Mark Zandi&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/Markzandi/status/2033597296563167659">warned on X</a> that the surge in oil prices could push the economy closer to a downturn. He said recession probability was already near 49% before the conflict and could rise further, noting that “every recession since WWII, save the pandemic recession, has been preceded by a spike in oil prices.”Zandi added that if oil remains elevated for weeks rather than months, “a recession will be difficult to avoid,” as higher energy costs hit consumers quickly.However, not all analysts see sustained upside. Morningstar maintained its $65 per barrel mid-cycle forecast for Brent, assigning a low probability of raising it from the possible destruction of Iran's oil infrastructure. However, the firm acknowledged that prolonged supply bottlenecks could trigger demand destruction and broader economic stress. It said U.S. shale producers, Canadian crude and refiners could benefit, while companies with Middle East exposure may face headwinds.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, sentiment was ‘bullish’ for USO amid ‘extremely high’ volume and INDO amid ‘low’ volume, while TPET saw ‘bearish’ sentiment amid ‘normal’ activity and BATL remained ‘bearish’ amid ‘low’ volume. EONR stood out with ‘extremely bullish’ sentiment amid ‘extremely high’ message volume.Over the past year, USO has risen 59%, INDO gained 61%, BATL surged over 1,200% and EONR climbed 200%, while TPET declined 8%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

The Brent crude oil price chart is displayed on a smartphone screen placed on a reflective surface onto which an Iranian flag is projected. (Photo by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Crude Oil Rally Fails To Lift Energy Stocks: Analysts Warn Oil Spike Could Delay Rate Cuts, Lift Recession Odds

USO bucked the trend with gains in premarket trading even as most oil stocks slipped despite oil climbing above $100.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Brent jumped nearly 2% and WTI rose 1.6% after U.S. strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island raised fears of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.</li><li>Institutional oil bets have surged, with hedge fund Brent long positions reaching their highest since February 2020.</li><li>Fuel costs are already rising, with GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan saying Americans are spending $300 million more on gasoline than a month ago.</li></ul>Oil stocks jumped in overnight trading on Sunday as crude climbed above $100 a barrel&nbsp;yet again, hedge funds piled into bullish oil bets, and analysts warned that Americans are already spending $300 million more on gasoline than a month ago.Shares of&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/INDO">Indonesia Energy (INDO)</a> rose about 2%,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BATL">Battalion Oil (BATL)</a> climbed roughly 6%, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TPET">Trio Petroleum (TPET)</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EONR">EON Resources (EONR)</a> each gained around 3% in overnight trading. Meanwhile, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund (USO)</a> rose slightly.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Brent, WTI Rise On Iran Tensions</h2>Oil prices jumped as escalating tensions in the Middle East raised fears of further supply disruptions. Brent crude futures jumped nearly 2% to $105.15 a barrel after settling $2.68 higher on Friday, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 1.6% to $100.32 a barrel after gaining nearly $3 in the previous session.The rally comes after U.S. strikes late last week on Iran’s key export hub at Kharg Island heightened fears of further supply disruptions heading into Monday’s trading, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route that carries about 20% of the world’s oil.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Hedge Funds Ramp Up Bullish Oil Bets</h2>Institutional positioning in crude has surged. The Kobeissi Letter&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2033240134116622472">said on X</a> that hedge fund long positions in Brent crude futures jumped 65,438 contracts to 351,032 in the week ending March 10, the highest level since February 2020.The Kobeissi Letter said long positioning has surged 966% since December, the largest increase in at least six years. Bullish bets on WTI crude have also climbed to an eight-month high, based on data from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.Commodity trading advisors, or algorithm-driven funds, are now 100% long in both WTI and Brent, the Kobeissi Letter said. “This is the first time this has occurred in U.S. crude oil since September 2021, when the position lasted 26 trading sessions.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">Goldman Sachs Flags Drop In Hormuz Oil Flows</h2>Goldman Sachs said oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have plunged as the conflict disrupts tanker traffic. The bank estimates flows have fallen to about 0.5 million barrels per day, down from roughly 19.5 million barrels per day normally moving through the waterway, according to an Investing.com&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://in.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/goldman-sachs-says-oil-flows-through-strait-of-hormuz-down-sharply-93CH-5290737">report</a>.&nbsp;After accounting for pipeline redirection, Goldman Sachs estimates that about 17.2 million barrels per day of Persian Gulf oil flows are currently disrupted. The bank also outlined several potential paths that could increase flows through the strait, including Iran allowing safe passage for certain shipments, a broader de-escalation of the conflict, or stronger naval protection for tankers.However, Goldman Sachs warned that risks to its base-case assumption of a gradual 30-day recovery beginning March 21 are skewed toward delays.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Fuel Spending Surges Amid Oil Rally</h2>Patrick De Haan, petroleum analyst at GasBuddy,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/GasBuddyGuy/status/2033291928159097243">said on X</a> that the oil rally is already pushing up fuel costs. “Americans today will spend $300 million more on gasoline than they did 30 days ago.”&nbsp;The national average gasoline price stands at $3.68 per gallon,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/GasBuddyGuy/status/2033328046875312338">higher</a> than about 78% of days between January 2021 and January 2025, according to De Haan. GasBuddy data also show&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/GasBuddyGuy/status/2033180282556416428">45 of 50 U.S. states</a> have seen diesel prices climb by more than $1 per gallon in the past four weeks.De Haan&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/GasBuddyGuy/status/2033311564820885565">noted</a> that prices were sagging slightly&nbsp;on Sunday due to normal price cycles, which is often why Sundays are a better time to fill up. However, he warned that “price cycling states have [a] high chance of seeing hikes tomorrow.”De Haan&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/GasBuddyGuy/status/2033188779616354488">said</a> the third week of the conflict could deliver a $5 national average for diesel, while gasoline prices will move closer to $4 per gallon.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for USO and EONR was ‘extremely bullish’ amid ‘extremely high’ message volume. Sentiment for INDO was ‘bullish’ with ‘normal’ message volume, while BATL and TPET saw ‘neutral’ sentiment, with message volume ‘low’ for BATL and ‘high’ for TPET.So far this year, BATL has surged over 1,500%, EONR has climbed nearly 300%, TPET is up 91%, USO has gained 73%, and INDO has risen 57%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

 Oil Tops $100 Again As US Strikes On Kharg Island Disrupt Hormuz Flows: Hedge Funds Go All-In On Crude

Goldman Sachs estimates that oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have collapsed by 97%.

USO, INDO, BATL, TPET, EONR Rise As Oil Tops $100 Again: Hedge Funds Get Bullish On Crude 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Krugman also said that although oil prices have surged since the conflict escalated, current levels are well below what would trigger a global economic crisis.</li><li>However, if the disruption continues for months, the loss of Gulf oil could surpass the supply shocks seen in 1973, 1979 and in 2022, he added.</li><li>Goldman Sachs expects Brent crude to average above $100 per barrel in March and around $85 in April.</li></ul>The short-term economic fallout from a major disruption in Gulf oil supply could be “very ugly,” economist Paul Krugman warned, as tensions in the Middle East threaten one of the world’s most crucial energy supply routes. He added that crude prices could surge well beyond $150 a barrel if the Iran conflict becomes a “long war.”In a Substack post on Friday, Krugman said the global economy’s resilience to oil shocks could paradoxically push crude prices much higher, as current levels may not yet be painful enough to significantly curb demand.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Why The Economy May Handle Oil Shocks Better Today</h2>Krugman argues that although oil prices have surged since the Middle East conflict escalated, they are still well below levels that would trigger a global economic crisis. He noted that modern economies are far less dependent on oil than they were during the 1970s energy crisis, meaning prices around $100 per barrel may not be enough to significantly reduce consumption.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Strait Of Hormuz Is The Key Risk</h2>However, the supply outlook is more troubling, he added. About 20% of the world’s oil supply moves through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint that has effectively been closed since the U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict began on February 28.If the disruption continues for months, the resulting loss of Gulf oil could surpass the supply shocks seen during the 1973 oil embargo, the 1979 Iranian revolution, and the 2022 Russia–Ukraine war. In that scenario, oil prices would have to rise high enough to curb demand, forcing drivers, airlines, and freight operators to significantly reduce fuel consumption. Such a shift would likely occur only if prices rose to levels that put serious pressure on the global economy.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Goldman Sachs Expects Brent To Average $100 Per Barrel</h2>Wall Street is already bracing for increased prices. Goldman Sachs expects Brent crude to average above $100 per barrel in March and around $85 in April, though prices could climb further if supply disruptions persist. The brokerage also estimates that a two-month closure of the Strait of Hormuz could lift its fourth-quarter (Q4) Brent forecast from $71 to roughly $93 per barrel.Brent crude futures for May 2026 deliveries were down around 1% at $99.6 per barrel, while the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude contracts expiring in May 2026 were down 1.4% at $93.1 a barrel at the time of writing.The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund (USO)</a> traded 2.6% lower in pre-market&nbsp;on Friday, while retail favorites <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TPET">Trio Petroleum (TPET)</a> and <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BATL">Battalion Oil Corp.</a> (BATL) fell 8% and 5.3%, respectively.&nbsp;Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-ibrx-rising-today-nk-cell-therapy-update/cZdDfe3RIas">IBRX Stock Rises 3% Pre-Market: ImmunityBio Reports Breakthrough In NK Cell Therapy Production</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Paul Krugman Warns Prolonged Gulf Oil Disruption Could Get ‘Very Ugly’ For Global Economy

The economist said that projections of oil rising to $150 per barrel are low if the Middle East war drags on.

$BATL Q4 &#39;25 Earnings Results &amp; Recap

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Battalion Oil Corp. engages in the acquisition, production, exploration, and development of liquids-rich oil and natural gas assets in the Delaware Basin. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

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Investors are expressing widespread frustration and calling for investigations into alleged market manipulation tactics during the ongoing conflict.

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