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Bitcoin is surging above $71,000, igniting community excitement and signaling a potential end to recent downtrends as many anticipate a new bull phase and the liquidation of short positions. The rally is supported by ongoing conversations around proposed crypto legislation, with prominent figures criticizing banks for hindering market progress, and some investors increasingly viewing Bitcoin as a resilient asset amidst global uncertainty.

Indonesia Energy Corp. Ltd. operates as an oil and gas, exploration, and production company. It engages in oil and gas assets portfolio with a mix between medium-sized producing blocks and exploration blocks with significant resources. Its portfolio includes Kruh, Citarum, and Rangkas Area. The company was founded by James J. Huang and Wirawan Jusuf in 2014 and is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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Indonesia Energy Corp Ltd (INDO) is trending amidst surging crude oil prices driven by escalating Middle East tensions and threats to the Strait of Hormuz, sparking intense community debate as the stock experiences a sharp sell-off. Investors are questioning potential market manipulation or dilution, while others anticipate a significant rebound due to its low float and high short interest.

AST Spacemobile, Inc. engages in building a broadband cellular network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on an extensive IP and patent portfolio. It focuses on providing mobile broadband services with global coverage to all end-users, without the need to purchase special equipment. The company was founded by Abel Avellan on May 31, 2017 and is headquartered in Midland, TX.

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AST SpaceMobile Inc

AST SpaceMobile is gaining significant traction following a definitive commercial agreement and strategic investment from TELUS, reinforcing its commercial validation and financial runway. The community is overwhelmingly bullish on the company's strong earnings, projecting substantial revenue growth and accelerating satellite deployment, particularly as it displays remarkable strength amidst a challenging market.

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 (MSTR) is trending as a highly leveraged bet on Bitcoin's price movements, with community sentiment sharply divided. Bulls are actively discussing the potential for a significant short squeeze as MSTR continues its strategy of acquiring more BTC, while bears express concern over ongoing share dilution and the company's valuation.

MARA Holdings, Inc. is a digital asset technology company, which engages in mining cryptocurrencies with a focus on the Bitcoin ecosystem. It also deals with owning and operating bitcoin mining facilities or data centers, selling proprietary software or technology to third parties operating in the Bitcoin ecosystem, offering advisory and consulting services to support Bitcoin mining ventures in domestic and international jurisdictions, and generating electricity from renewable energy resources or methane gas capture to power Bitcoin mining projects. The company was founded on February 23, 2010 and is headquartered in Hallandale Beach, FL.

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Marathon Digital Holdings Inc

Marathon Digital Holdings is trending due to its announced strategic partnership with Starwood Capital to develop AI/HPC data centers, a significant pivot from pure Bitcoin mining that is sparking fervent debate among investors. Despite a substantial Q4 net loss driven by Bitcoin write-downs, the community is weighing this diversification as a potential long-term value driver against concerns about execution and market timing.

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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Circle is trending sharply upward after its robust Q4 earnings reported significant growth in USDC circulation and profitability, fueling a massive short squeeze. The community is buzzing about its foundational role in AI agentic commerce and its potential to benefit from both favorable stablecoin regulation and persistent interest rate levels.

UiPath, Inc. engages in the development and provision of a software platform to automate business processes. The firm serves the public, healthcare, telecommunication, finance, and banking industries. It also offers accounts payable automation, claims processing automation, contact center automation, and finance and accounting automation. The company was founded by Daniel Dines and Marius Tirca in 2005 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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UiPath Inc

UiPath is trending amid high anticipation for its upcoming earnings, as the community fiercely debates its valuation and strategic position in the evolving Agentic AI landscape. Investors are polarized between those highlighting its strong balance sheet, institutional ownership, and role as an AI orchestration platform, and those concerned about competition and recent price weakness, fueling speculation of a potential short squeeze.

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The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF ($EWY) is seeing a sharp market pullback, triggered by rising Middle East tensions and surging energy prices, leading to a community debate. While some perceive a crowded trade correction, many argue the panic is overblown, citing South Korea's diversified energy resilience and the continued AI-driven demand for its dominant semiconductor giants.

Webull Corp. engages in the provision of financial services. It offers trading, wealth management product distribution, market data and information, user community, and investor education. The company was founded by An Quan Wang in 2016 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL.

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Webull Corp

Webull (BULL) is trending as its upcoming earnings report sparks fervent debate among investors, who are torn between expectations of a strong beat driven by platform growth and crypto activity, and frustration over perceived market manipulation and an unresponsive CEO that has kept the stock at seemingly undervalued levels.

Wix.com Ltd. engages in providing a web development platform for creators, delivering its solutions through a Software-as-a-Service model. Its products include website templates, website builder, website design, Wix features, app market, web hosting, domain names, website accessibility, mobile app builder, and AI website builder. The company was founded by Avishai Abrahami, Nadav Abrahami, Nir Zohar, and Giora Kaplan on October 5, 2006 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Wix.com Ltd

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>After fees and expenses, the company expects to receive around $14.1 million in net proceeds.</li><li>The proceeds from the offering, which is expected to close on March 4, 2026, will be working capital and general corporate purposes.</li><li>The U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for May deliveries were up nearly 4% at $74.5 per barrel, at the time of writing.</li></ul>Battalion Oil Corporation (BATL) announced on Tuesday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to raise around $15 million from a new institutional investor.The financing is priced at $5.50 per share of common stock, or through prefunded warrants in lieu of common stock. This implies around 53% discount to Monday’s closing price of $11.8. The offering is expected to close on March 4, 2026.After fees and expenses, Battalion expects to receive approximately $14.1 million in net proceeds, which it plans to use for working capital and general corporate purposes.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BATL">BATL stock</a> soared 110% on Tuesday, rallying alongside the broader energy sector amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, which sent crude oil prices sharply higher.Meanwhile, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TMDE">TMD Energy</a> (TMDE) shares were up 25%, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TPET">Trio Petroleum Corp</a>. (TPET) stock surged 61%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Oil Prices Surge Amid Escalating Conflict</h2>Escalating hostilities involving the United States, Israel, and Iran have severely disrupted Middle Eastern energy flows, as attacks on vessels and critical infrastructure have forced several countries to suspend production and shipping operations.&nbsp;Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which accounts for nearly 20% of the global oil and LNG supply, remained suspended for a fourth straight day, tightening global supply concerns.An official from the European Union’s naval mission Aspides said that ships in the Gulf have been picking up VHF radio warnings from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards stating that “no ship is allowed to pass the Strait of Hormuz,” according to a Reuters report on Monday.&nbsp;The U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for May deliveries were up nearly 4% at $74.5 per barrel, while Brent Crude contracts jumped around 6% to $82.64 per barrel.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Retail sentiment remained ‘extremely bullish’ amid ‘extremely high’ message volumes.One Stocktwits user expects the stock to climb to $40.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/TheSniperGuy/message/646448933</stembedurl>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Battalion Oil To Raise $15 Million – BATL Stock Surges 110% Amid Rising Crude Prices

The financing is priced at $5.50 per share of common stock, implying a 53% discount to Monday’s closing price.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Trump vowed to do “whatever it takes,” while Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a cost-mitigation program would begin Tuesday.</li><li>Analyst Patrick De Haan expects retail gasoline prices to increase by $0.10 to $0.30 per gallon over the coming week.</li><li>Battalion boosted gas processing to over 30 million cubic feet per day in January, while Indonesia Energy advanced drilling plans at Kruh Block.</li></ul>Shares of Battalion Oil Corp. (BATL) and Indonesia Energy Corp. (INDO) hit their highest levels since 2022 on Monday as crude held most of its gains&nbsp;driven by the U.S.-Iran conflict, with a fuel analyst saying the move is already filtering through to retail gasoline markets.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BATL">BATL stock</a> surged 123% on Monday, hitting its highest level since November 2022, and added more than 35% in extended trading. Meanwhile,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/INDO">INDO shares</a> rose 15% during the session to their highest level since October 2022 before slipping slightly in extended trade.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Oil Holds Gains As Strait Of Hormuz Threat Escalates</h2>West Texas Intermediate traded near $71 a barrel after rallying more than 6% on Monday, while Brent crude ended near $78. Oil markets were jolted after the U.S. and Israel intensified military operations against Iran and Tehran threatened a full closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which handles roughly a fifth of global oil flows.An adviser to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said forces would “set fire to any ship attempting to pass through” the strait. Tanker traffic has slowed sharply, and freight rates for Middle East crude routes surged to record levels. Energy infrastructure has also been targeted, including a halt to operations at Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura refinery and the shutdown of liquefied natural gas production at Qatar’s largest export facility.U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. would do “whatever it takes” in the conflict, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the campaign would intensify and a program to mitigate energy costs would begin Tuesday. The administration has no immediate plans to release crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, according to a Bloomberg&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-02/us-has-no-immediate-plan-to-tap-oil-reserve-on-iran-concerns">report</a>.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analyst Says Retail Gas Hikes Begin This Week</h2>While energy stocks reacted immediately to the surge in crude prices, Patrick De Haan, an analyst at GasBuddy, said the more tangible impact on consumers is just beginning.De Haan said wholesale markets have already adjusted to higher oil prices. “We now have real numbers to analyze — not just hypotheticals,” he said, noting that crude is up roughly $5 to $6 per barrel, wholesale gasoline has risen about $0.11 per gallon, and wholesale diesel has jumped $0.38 per gallon.He said this is a “risk premium being layered onto an already tightening seasonal market,” rather than a confirmed supply shock.“To be clear: I do expect prices to begin inching higher in most states today or tomorrow — and in some markets, that process is already underway,” De Haan said. “Oil moves first. Rack prices follow. Retail adjusts after that.”He expects average gasoline prices to rise by $0.10 to $0.30 per gallon over the coming week, with price-cycling markets potentially seeing sharper resets of $0.30 to $0.85 per gallon. Diesel prices could climb $0.20 to $0.35 per gallon this week, reflecting tighter distillate fundamentals.De Haan added that the geopolitical premium is landing on top of seasonal factors such as the shift to summer gasoline blends, refinery maintenance and rising demand. “Volatility? Yes. Explosive structural repricing? Not yet,” he said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">BATL, INDO Track Oil’s War-Driven Spike</h2>In January, Battalion terminated its gas treating agreement with Wink Amine Treater after the prior facility ceased operations and entered into a new agreement with a large-cap midstream provider. Following a fourth-quarter expansion, the alternate facility processed more than 30 million cubic feet of gas per day in January, up from about 17.4 million cubic feet per day in December. Battalion said “additional flow assurance and operational reliability” contributed to a roughly 1,200 net barrels of oil per day increase month-to-date in January versus December levels.On the other hand, Indonesia Energy reported pre-drilling progress on two wells at its Kruh Block and said it remained on track to begin drilling before the end of the first quarter of 2026, with wells expected to be drilled back-to-back.&nbsp;In October 2025, the company signed a memorandum of understanding to explore hybrid solar and natural gas energy projects in Brazil with a potential initial capacity of 10 megawatts and expansion up to 400 megawatts.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for BATL and INDO was ‘extremely bullish’ amid ‘extremely high’ message volume.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/batl_ss_png_8643cab2bb.webp" alt="batl ss.png" width="970" height="140"><figcaption>BATL sentiment and message volume as of March 2 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/indo_ss_png_626d861779.webp" alt="indo ss.png" width="969" height="145"><figcaption>INDO sentiment and message volume as of March 2 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>One user&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/Gypsea/message/646383729">said</a> BATL will “be in the 25 to 35 range in the next week or two... The war has just started, and it's going to be four or five weeks and more, who knows with Trump at the helm... We could see $120 a barrel.”<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Gypsea/message/646383729</stembedurl>Another user&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/mrshine2/message/646384199">said</a> his “realistic target” for INDO is $15, and added that it would “be nice to hit $21. Oil and energy is the play this year in my opinion.. AI will come back next year lol”<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/mrshine2/message/646384199</stembedurl>While BATL has skyrocketed by more than 900% so far this year, INDO has more than doubled over the same period.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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BATL, INDO Stocks Hit Over 3-Year Highs As Strait Of Hormuz Fears Lift Oil — Analyst Says Retail Gas Hikes Begin This Week

WTI hovered near $71 and Brent near $78 after threats to close the Strait of Hormuz.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Nasdaq 100 futures were down 0.4%, S&amp;P 500 futures fell 0.3% and Dow futures slipped 0.2%.</li><li>WTI surged as much as 6.3% to $71.23 and Brent ended near $78 after threats to the Strait of Hormuz.</li><li>Defense and energy firms, including Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Exxon Mobil and Chevron led gains on Monday.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures edged lower Monday night as traders weighed escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, surging oil prices and shifting rate-cut expectations after a volatile rebound session.As of 7.45. p.m. ET, Nasdaq 100 futures were down 0.4%, while S&amp;P 500 futures&nbsp;were down by 0.3%. Dow futures were down 0.2%.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)</a> was ‘neutral,’ the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> was ‘bearish,’ and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)</a> was ‘extremely bearish,’ with all ETFs in the ‘high’ message volume zone.<h2 class="st-heading-2">US Market Drivers</h2>Futures fell after a dramatic Monday in which stocks rebounded from steep intraday losses tied to widening hostilities between the U.S. and Iran.The S&amp;P 500 ended Monday up 0.04% after falling as much as 1.2% earlier in the session. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.4%, reversing a drop of as much as 1.6%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.2%, but had been down nearly 600 points at its low.The rebound came as U.S. crude prices retreated from session highs, easing immediate concerns about a deeper economic shock. Still, oil markets remained volatile. West Texas Intermediate jumped as much as 6.3% to settle at $71.23, while Brent crude ended near $78, up nearly 8%, after an Iranian Revolutionary Guard adviser warned forces would “set fire to any ship attempting to pass through” the Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp;The chokepoint handles roughly a fifth of global oil flows, and tanker traffic has slowed sharply amid security fears.The conflict intensified after joint U.S.-Israeli strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei over the weekend. U.S. President Donald Trump said the military operation was the nation’s “last, best chance to strike” and that the U.S. would do “whatever it takes,” projecting the war could last four to five weeks, or “far longer than that.”&nbsp;Energy infrastructure across the region has been targeted, with Saudi Aramco halting operations at its Ras Tanura refinery following a drone strike and Qatar suspending production at the world’s largest LNG export facility after an attack.&nbsp;Traders are now fully pricing in a first Federal Reserve rate cut in September, with expectations for additional cuts in 2026 fading.Defense and energy stocks led gains Monday, with Northrop Grumman rising about 6% and Lockheed Martin climbing more than 3%. Energy majors Exxon Mobil and Chevron also climbed. Nvidia rose nearly 3% and Microsoft gained 1.5%, helping stabilize the broader market. Just four of the S&amp;P 500’s 11 sectors closed positive, including energy, industrials, technology and real estate.Carson Investment Group&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/CarsonResearch/status/2028575261969514641">said on X</a> that “the headlines from the Middle East are heavy, but the market’s reaction has been measured so far.” The firm noted that geopolitical events “rarely end bull markets,” adding that near-term volatility is the “price” of entry and said recoveries are often swifter than expected.The research firm said February already showed a “risk-off” move, with energy and utilities leading, gold up 13% year to date, and small caps and Bitcoin under pressure, suggesting some of the conflict was partially priced in. “We aren't changing our base case for a 12-15% S&amp;P 500 return in 2026. Seasonality is tough in early March, but data suggests staying the course,” Carson said.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trending Stocks To Watch On NYSE, Nasdaq</h2>Battalion Oil (BATL): Shares surged 123% on Monday, hitting their highest levels since November 2022, and jumped more than 35% in extended trading, as oil spiked on Strait of Hormuz closure fears. Stocktwits&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/battalion-oil-stock-more-than-doubles/cZd3lOjRI2S">sentiment</a> was in the “extremely bullish” territory amid “extremely high” message volume.Poet Technologies (POET): The stock rose more than 12% in regular trading and added over 4% after-hours following&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/poet-shares-surged-today-nvidia-connection/cZd3KaZRI2L">Nvidia’s partnership</a> with Coherent to advance optics technologies for AI data center infrastructure.MongoDB (MDB): Shares tumbled more than 24% in extended trading despite topping fourth-quarter (Q4) earnings and revenue estimates, as investors reacted to its first-quarter earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $1.15 to $1.19, which came in below expectations.Gorilla Technology Group (GRRR): The stock gained over 1.5% after-hours following record full-year&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/grrr-shares-gain-after-hours-on-breaching-100m-annual-revenue-mark/cZd3nH6RI2V">2025 revenue</a> of $101.4 million and adjusted EPS of $0.89, while highlighting a $7 billion pipeline tied to AI and GPU infrastructure opportunities.Indonesia Energy Corp (INDO): Shares hit their highest levels since October 2022 during Monday’s session as escalating Middle East tensions and threats to the Strait of Hormuz boosted expectations for sustained oil price strength.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Global Markets Are Performing Today</h2>In broader markets, the yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note stood near 4.03%, while gold traded around $5,343 an ounce after rising for a fifth straight day. Silver hovered near $89.87, with platinum and palladium also higher.West Texas Intermediate crude was slightly lower near $71 a barrel in early Asian trade after Monday’s surge, while Brent held near $78.MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.75% to 808.04. Shares in Japan declined, while Australian markets opened lower. However, Hong Kong futures pointed higher and South Korean markets are set to resume trading after a long weekend.Among the catalysts for the day are New York Fed President John Williams' remarks, Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid's speech, and Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari's interview. Investors are also awaiting quarterly earnings from CrowdStrike and Target on Tuesday, with results from Broadcom and Costco due later this week.&nbsp;On the economic front, vehicle sales data are expected on Tuesday, mortgage applications on Wednesday, import prices on Thursday, and the U.S. employment report on Friday.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Slip As Strait Of Hormuz Fears Linger: Why BATL, MDB, POET, GRRR, INDO Are Trending After-Hours

Investors now await Fed speeches, CrowdStrike and Target earnings, and a week of economic data capped by Friday’s jobs report.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>One&nbsp;Stocktwits user said that closing of Hormuz strait was the worst case scenario for oil.&nbsp;</li><li>The strait serves as the world's most important oil export route, linking major Gulf oil producing nations.&nbsp;</li><li>Analysts at UBS expect the rise in crude oil prices to reverse at least partially in their base case scenario, according to a note.&nbsp;</li></ul>Battalion Oil (<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BATL">BATL</a>) shares jumped 123% on Monday, and saw volatility halts&nbsp;amid rising oil prices&nbsp;due to the ongoing war&nbsp;among U.S., Israel, and Iran.&nbsp;&nbsp;At the time of writing stock was up 1.6% to $11.96 in extended hours of trading after closing 113% higher.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is Retail Thinking?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around BATL stock trended in ‘extremely bullish’ territory amid ‘extremely high’ message volumes.One user on Stocktwits said that closing of the Strait of Hormuz was the ‘worst case scenario’ for oil.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/mark3rd/message/646357490</stembedurl>One bullish user,&nbsp;however, predicted that the stock will open gap up on Tuesday.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/StocktraderOO7/message/646361943</stembedurl>Another user predicted that the stock rise will continue if the price prediction of oil per barrel&nbsp;goes&nbsp;$80+.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/rekked87/message/646360511</stembedurl><h2 class="st-heading-2">Strait Of Hormuz Closed</h2>Iran’s Revolutionary Guards commander has said that the&nbsp;Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil route, is closed and Iran will set any ship trying to pass on fire, The Guardian <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/02/us-israel-war-iran-live-updates-attacks-strikes-tehran-lebanon-beirut-hezbollah-dubai-latest-news?page=with:block-69a5f3d28f0863f6a3f00095">reported</a>, citing Iranian state media.&nbsp;Reuters earlier <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/irans-revolutionary-guards-tell-ships-passage-through-strait-hormuz-not-allowed-2026-02-28/">reported</a> that an official from the European Union's naval mission Aspides said that vessels have been receiving VHF transmission from Iran's Revolutionary Guards saying "no ship is allowed to pass the Strait of Hormuz."The strait serves as the world's most important oil export route, linking major Gulf oil producers—including Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates—to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.<h2 class="st-heading-2">UBS Commentary On Oil</h2>Analysts at UBS expect the rise in crude oil prices to reverse at least partially in their base case scenario, according to a note, as per TheFly.&nbsp;“Markets may be volatile over the coming weeks but would likely thereafter start to refocus on positive global economic fundamentals. This would be in line with the impact of most geopolitical shocks in recent history,” UBS told investors.&nbsp;Shares of BATL have risen 682% over the past 12 months.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.&nbsp;

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Battalion Oil Stock More Than Doubles — Retail Sees Hormuz Strait Closure As The ‘Worst Case Scenario’ For Oil

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards commander has reportedly said that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, The Guardian reported. citing Iranian state media. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Joint U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday.</li><li>Subsequent updates from the Israeli administration’s official channels highlighted the killings of several others in Iran’s political and intelligence apparatus.</li><li>Crude oil prices rose to an eight-month high on Monday following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures were lower early Monday amid the escalation of tensions in the Middle East following attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran.The strikes on Iran killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday. Subsequent updates from the Israeli administration’s official channels, including its military and air force, highlighted the killings of several others in Iran’s political and intelligence apparatus.Iran’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency stated that the country’s nuclear site at Natanz has been hit in the U.S.-Israel strikes, according to a Reuters&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/world/china/iran-says-natanz-nuclear-site-hit-us-israeli-strikes-2026-03-02/">report</a>.As of 5:30 a.m. ET on Monday, S&amp;P futures traded 1% lower, Dow futures were down 1.1%, and Nasdaq futures declined 1.4%, while Russell 2000 futures lost 1.2%.Meanwhile, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY) has remained ‘bullish’, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index, has remained ‘neutral’.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Crude Oil Prices On The Boil</h2>Crude oil prices rose to an eight-month high on Monday following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.At the time of writing, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures maturing in April were up 7.5% to $72 per barrel. Brent crude futures maturing in May gained 8% to $78.7 per barrel.Analysts at ING Think pointed out that while the U.S. has limited trade exposure to the Strait of Hormuz, its closure would fuel an increase in global oil prices, exacerbating the current cost-of-living crisis.“U.S. consumers are already stretched, and gasoline prices are acutely politically sensitive going into midterm territory. Higher oil prices would also complicate the Federal Reserve's future monetary policy path,” the firm stated in its latest note.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trending Stocks To Watch</h2>Lockheed Martin (LMT), RTX (RTX), Northrop Grumman (NOC): Defense stocks soared in Monday’s pre-market trade, gaining between 6% and 8% amid the rising tensions in the Middle East.Exxon Mobil (XOM), Battalion Oil (BATL), Chevron (CVX): Exxon Mobil and Chevron stocks rose about 5% in Monday’s pre-market session amid a boil in oil prices during the Iran conflict. Battalion Oil shares soared about 85%, continuing to trend upward and building on the 33% gains the stock registered on Friday. Crude oil ETFs also saw an uptick.Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A, BRK-B): Berkshire Hathaway’s shares were down about 2% pre-market on Monday after the company’s fourth-quarter (Q4) results missed Wall Street expectations. Berkshire reported earnings per share (EPS) of $4.73 on Saturday, missing an expected EPS of $5.51, according to Fiscal.ai data. Berkshire CEO Greg Abel stated that the company is “evaluating opportunities” regarding its cash position.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/sam-altman-backs-anthropic-says-openai-eyeing-a-potential-pentagon-deal/cZTc8GJRITl">Sam Altman Voices Support For Rival Anthropic’s Position On Military AI Safeguards, Says OpenAI Discussing Potential Deal With Pentagon: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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US-Israel Strikes On Iran Send Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Lower As Offensive Continues Across The Middle East — LMT, RTX, XOM, USO, BATL On Traders' Radar Today

Data from Stocktwits showed that retail sentiment on SPY has remained ‘bullish’, while it hovered in the ‘bearish’ territory on QQQ. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Energy stocks rallied overnight after the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran killed Supreme Leader Khamenei, sending Brent crude up 13%.</li><li>USO and XLE rose 4%, while upstream names INDO and BATL surged 17% and 16%, respectively.</li><li>Analyst Patrick De Haan said leadership disruption adds uncertainty but does not equal supply loss, with rising insurance costs driving oil risk premiums.</li></ul>Energy stocks jumped in overnight trading late Sunday after escalating conflict in the Middle East sent oil prices soaring, even as analysts cautioned that market direction will likely hinge on supply flows rather than worst-case geopolitical scenarios.Brent crude surged as much as 13% to above $82 a barrel at Monday’s open, marking its largest spike since 2022, after tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed over the weekend following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Iranian state media confirmed his death early Sunday, as shipowners paused transits through the waterway after attacks on three tankers and the declaration of a maritime warning zone. The Strait typically carries over 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas flows.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Energy Stocks Rally</h2>The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund (USO)</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/XLE">Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE)</a> each gained 4%, while smaller upstream producers also rallied as investors rotated into operators seen as more directly exposed to shifts in crude pricing.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/uso_ss_png_81792f324c.webp" alt="uso ss.png" width="971" height="143"><figcaption>USO sentiment and message volume as of March 1 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/xle_ss_png_b3dc188e42.webp" alt="xle ss.png" width="968" height="145"><figcaption>XLE sentiment and message volume as of March 1 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/INDO">Indonesia Energy (INDO)</a> rose 17% overnight, and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BATL">Battalion Oil (BATL)</a> climbed 16%.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward INDO and BATL was ‘extremely bullish’ amid extremely high message volume. Sentiment toward USO shifted from ‘bullish’ to ‘extremely bullish,’ while XLE moved from ‘bearish’ to ‘extremely bullish.’<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/indo_ss_png_d91841406f.webp" alt="indo ss.png" width="970" height="140"><figcaption>INDO sentiment and message volume as of March 1 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/batl_ss_png_10e8751e19.webp" alt="batl ss.png" width="968" height="143"><figcaption>BATL sentiment and message volume as of March 1 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>The gains add to a broader trend in 2026. USO has risen 18% year-to-date, and XLE has climbed 25%, both outperforming the S&amp;P 500’s roughly 0.5% gain and the Nasdaq’s 10% decline.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Upstream Exposure In Focus</h2>Indonesia Energy has been advancing drilling preparations for two new wells at its Kruh Block in Sumatra, with operations expected to begin before the end of the first quarter of 2026.Meanwhile, Battalion Oil recently expanded gas processing capacity through a new midstream agreement, allowing all of its production substantially from the Monument Draw field to flow through an alternate facility, boosting oil output by roughly 1,200 net barrels per day month-to-date in January.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Iran Leadership Shock Adds Uncertainty</h2>Patrick De Haan, an analyst at GasBuddy, said the confirmed death of Khamenei introduces uncertainty into Iran’s decision-making structure but does not automatically imply lost supply. “A leadership vacuum could make a coordinated, broad-based response harder to execute — and that could soften oil price pressure now that the fact pattern is clearer,” he said.While Iran has vowed retaliation, tanker-tracking data show the Strait of Hormuz remains open, with continued bi-directional traffic. However, the key development has been commercial hesitation, De Haan said.&nbsp;Marine war-risk insurance premiums have jumped from roughly 0.2%-0.3% of vessel value to around 0.5% or higher, in some cases rising 40%-60% within days and adding up to $500,000 per voyage, De Haan said, adding that these logistics costs can lift oil prices even without physical supply disruption.He compared the situation to earlier Red Sea shipping disruptions that raised freight costs despite continued flows. He said that a closed Hormuz would signal a supply shock, but a high-risk Hormuz reflects rising transaction costs and volatility.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Oil Markets Pricing Friction</h2>Citigroup raised its short-term Brent forecast by $15 to $85 a barrel and expects prices to trade between $80 and $90 this week amid disrupted flows, according to a Bloomberg&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-02/oil-prices-could-rise-further-on-hormuz-delays-analysts-say">report</a>.&nbsp;Rystad Energy said oil could reach $100 if disruptions last weeks or months, while Goldman Sachs estimated that markets are already pricing an $18-per-barrel risk premium tied to tanker disruption scenarios. JPMorgan said the current slowdown appears “largely precautionary,” driven largely by insurer behavior rather than confirmed infrastructure damage.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Crude Supply Reality Still Matters</h2>De Haan noted that Iran’s exports are largely tied to China rather than directly influencing U.S. gasoline markets. OPEC+ over the weekend announced a 206,000-barrels-per-day production increase beginning in April. “Producers are clearly thinking in terms of stabilizing price expectations, not stoking fear-driven spikes,” he said.Even so, the additional supply would still need to transit Hormuz. De Haan also said Venezuela’s production, below 1 million barrels per day, cannot offset short-term Middle East risk.De Haan expects U.S. gasoline prices to move back above $3 per gallon and potentially toward $3.10 to $3.25 in&nbsp;the coming weeks, driven by risk premiums and seasonal factors. However, he warned that “the situation remains very fluid, and the risk calculations are changing by the hour.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>One user expects INDO to see a “big day” at market open and expects the stock to “jump 10% per 1% of oil increase.”&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Coolwhipp13/message/646266084</stembedurl>Another user said, “Feels like the market is getting a little too optimistic at this point.”<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Random8789/message/646270105</stembedurl>While INDO stock has more than doubled so far this year, BATL has skyrocketed nearly 400% over the same period.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Mourners gather with Iranian national flags for a memorial vigil after Iranian state media confirmed the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on March 1, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. (Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)

INDO, USO, XLE, BATL In Focus As Iran Shock Hits Oil — Why Analysts Think Market May Look Past Doomsday Calls

Brokerages see oil trading between $80 and $90 near-term, with prices potentially higher if disruptions persist, while U.S. gasoline may climb toward $3.10- $3.25.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>U.S. stock futures fell sharply after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran escalated into open conflict, triggering oil gains and a shift into safe-haven assets.</li><li>Trump signaled continued military operations, raising fears of a prolonged war and broader regional retaliation.</li><li>Oil surged amid risks to the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for over 20% of global crude flows, reigniting inflation concerns.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures were sharply lower late Sunday as escalating military conflict in the Middle East drove oil prices higher, sparked a rush into safe-haven assets, and forced investors to reassess inflation and geopolitical risk just as markets were already grappling with AI-driven uncertainty.As of 7.40 p.m. ET, Nasdaq 100 futures and S&amp;P 500 futures were down by 1.1%, while Dow futures were down 1.2%.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)</a> was ‘bullish,’ while sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> was ‘neutral,’ and sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)</a> was ‘extremely bearish,’ with all ETFs under ‘normal’ message volumes.<h2 class="st-heading-2">US Market Drivers</h2>Markets reacted after joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, marking one of the Islamic Republic’s most consequential turning points since 1979 and raising fears of a prolonged regional conflict.In a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116155951478473608">video</a> posted Sunday on Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. military would continue bombing Iran until its objectives are achieved, warning operations remain ongoing and acknowledging additional American casualties are likely.&nbsp;Trump confirmed that U.S. and Israeli forces had struck hundreds of targets across Iran, including Revolutionary Guard facilities and air defences, while calling on Iranian military and police to surrender “for full immunity or face certain death.”The U.S. military also confirmed its first combat losses in the conflict, with three servicemembers killed and five seriously wounded in an Iranian counterattack. Iran has vowed retaliation, increasing concerns that hostilities could spread across the Middle East and destabilize global shipping routes and energy flows.Ryan Detrick of Carson Group&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/RyanDetrick/status/2028245397500538941">highlighted on X</a> the tightening market conditions, saying, “Bollinger Bands are about as tight as they've been in years. The spring is coiling.” Bollinger Bands typically measure volatility and identify potential overbought or oversold conditions.&nbsp;Oil surged as much as 13% in early trading amid fears that disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz could tighten supplies. The passage handles more than 20% of global oil demand, making it the world’s most critical chokepoint for energy flows.&nbsp;Economist Peter Schiff&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/2028257235156021306">noted on X</a> that the commodity response was already underway, warning&nbsp;that the rise in oil prices "will soon show up big time at the pump and in the CPI."The geopolitical shock comes on top of an already fragile equity backdrop. The S&amp;P 500 ended February lower after turmoil in AI-linked and software shares prompted concerns about whether rapid automation could undermine traditional business models and employment stability.The Kobeissi Letter&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2028228794553614775">cautioned on X</a> against emotional trading decisions, urging investors to "let the dust settle” as markets attempt to absorb vast uncertainty. They said that the Strait of Hormuz “is the&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2028158210973085943">biggest risk</a> to financial markets right now, which will drive broader price action,” noting that prolonged disruption could send oil above $100 per barrel and potentially push U.S. inflation toward 5%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trending Stocks To Watch On NYSE, Nasdaq</h2>Energy Stocks (INDO, XOM, BATL, CVX, USO, XLE): Stocks are trending higher as escalating Middle East tensions push oil prices higher and draw investor attention to energy producers and oil-linked ETFs amid supply disruption risks.DJT:&nbsp;Trump Media shares are trending after Trump posted the Truth Social video confirming ongoing U.S. military operations in Iran and warning the campaign would continue until objectives are met.LMT: The stock is under retail radar as rising Middle East tensions lifted focus on defence contractors, driving discussion around defence spending and potential contract momentum for major contractors.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Global Markets Are Performing Today</h2>In broader markets, gold rallied toward $5,350 an ounce as investors moved into traditional safe-haven assets following the geopolitical escalation.Bond markets showed defensive positioning, with 10-year Treasury futures firming by 3 ticks as yields held below 4% for the first time since late November.The U.S. Dollar Index strengthened modestly amid increased liquidity demand. Brent crude traded near $79 and U.S. crude near $72 as traders assessed supply risks amid tanker disruptions and uncertainty over Hormuz traffic.Asian markets opened lower as traders shifted away from risk, with shares declining in Australia and Japan.Among the catalysts for the day are&nbsp;the S&amp;P final U.S. manufacturing PMI, ISM manufacturing, and Auto sales.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A plume of smoke rises after an explosion on February 28, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. (Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Slide As US-Iran War Shock Sends Oil Soaring: Why INDO, DJT, USO, XOM, CVX Kept Traders On Edge Today

Gold rallied, bonds firmed, and Asian markets declined amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, prompting a flight to safe-haven assets.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>As per the deal, Battalion said it will process its gas at an alternate processing facility, without mentioning the name of the facility or other details.&nbsp;</li><li>Battalion also said that it has terminated a Gas Treating Agreement (GTA) with Wink Amine Treater (WAT) related to its acid gas injection facility (AGI Facility).</li></ul>Battalion Oil Corp shares rocketed 242% on Monday after it said on Friday it has entered into a gas treating agreement with a publicly traded large-cap midstream company, bringing the stock under retail traders’ radar.&nbsp;The rally prompted retail traders to hold the stock as they expect the surge to continue.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/PROHOLIC/message/642899743</stembedurl><h2 class="st-heading-2">Gas Deal With One</h2>As per the deal, Battalion said it will process its gas at an alternate processing facility, without mentioning the name of the facility or other details.&nbsp;Battalion said it has been utilizing this midstream partner since the AGI Facility went offline. Due to a significant facility expansion completed in the fourth quarter of 2025, this provider is now able to process substantially all of the company's gas volumes from its Monument Draw Field.In conjunction with this facility expansion, Battalion has continued to ramp production into this alternate processing facility throughout late December and January.&nbsp;This increase in processing capability has allowed the company to benefit from additional flow assurance and operational reliability, resulting in an increase in Battalion's average oil production of approximately 1,200 net barrels of oil per day month-to-date in January as compared to its December average.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Gas Deal Termination With Another</h2>Battalion also said that it has terminated a Gas Treating Agreement (GTA) with Wink Amine Treater (WAT) related to its acid gas injection facility (AGI Facility).&nbsp;Battalion added that the WAT AGI Facility ceased operations on or about August 11, 2025 and remains out of service. Due to the cessation of operations, it exercised its contractual rights to terminate the GTA with WAT.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Retail sentiment around BATL trended in ‘extremely bullish’ territory amid ‘extremely high’ message volume.&nbsp;One bullish user predicted the stock will close above $5 on Monday.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/BenB747/message/642900873</stembedurl>Another bullish user said the stock will have another spike during the afternoon hours of trading.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/BenB747/message/642899051</stembedurl>Another user said that ‘war with Iran will push the stock to $100+.’<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Lol11223344/message/642895824</stembedurl>Shares in the company have risen 126% over the past 12 months.&nbsp;

A view shows the Tawke Oil Field operated by Norwegian oil and gas company DNO near the district of Zakho in Duhok, Iraq on September 26, 2025. 

This Micro-Cap Stock Has More Than Tripled Today – Retail Expects It To Reach $100

 Battalion has entered into a gas treating agreement with a publicly traded large-cap midstream company, bringing the stock under retail traders’ radar. 

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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Traders are closely monitoring escalating geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, with reports of tanker attacks and US Navy escorts fueling speculation on sustained high oil prices.

Active discussion surrounds a potential massive short squeeze, with traders anticipating significant gains as heavily shorted positions are forced to cover amidst high trading volume.

Futures and spot crude prices remain a key driver, with market participants closely watching Brent crude in the $75-$90 range and speculating on potential surges past $100 if regional conflicts intensify.

Following its dramatic surge, traders are actively rotating profits into other energy tickers like INDO and TPET, searching for the "next big oil stock" to capture similar explosive moves.

Investor sentiment is divided regarding a recent stock offering at $5.50, raising concerns about potential dilution while others view it as a buying opportunity given the stock's recent price surges.

Current Price	$27.68
Prev Close	$11.80
Open	$24.76
Dividend Yield	0.00%
50-Day Moving Average	$2.51
Beta	0.47
Avg. Volume	8.77M
PE Ratio	-3.52

52-Week High	$13.61
52-Week Low	$1.00
Market Capitalization	$194.19M
EPS (Annual)	-$3.90
Price to Book	-9.59
Revenue Per Employee	$5.08M

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