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Micron Technology, Inc. engages in the provision of innovative memory and storage solutions. It operates through the following segments: Compute and Networking Business Unit (CNBU), Mobile Business Unit (MBU), Embedded Business Unit (EBU), and Storage Business Unit (SBU). The CNBU segment includes memory products and solutions sold into client, cloud server, enterprise, graphics, and networking markets. The MBU segment is involved in memory and storage products sold into smartphone and other mobile-device markets. The EBU segment focuses on memory and storage products sold into automotive, industrial, and consumer Markets. The SBU segment consists of SSDs and component-level solutions sold into enterprise and cloud, client, and consumer storage markets. The company was founded by Ward D. Parkinson, Joseph Leon Parkinson, Dennis Wilson, and Doug Pitman on October 5, 1978 and is headquartered in Boise, ID.

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Micron Technology is experiencing a parabolic rally driven by explosive demand for AI-enabling memory and storage, fueled further by the launch of high-capacity data center SSDs and systemic supply constraints. Community sentiment is overwhelmingly bullish, with investors actively discussing the stock's re-rating potential, persistent supply-demand imbalances, and the belief that the company remains undervalued relative to its forward earnings potential despite the rapid price surge.

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

Sandisk Corp

Sandisk is experiencing an explosive rally driven by an AI-fueled NAND flash memory shortage and major analyst price target upgrades, with the community actively debating whether the stock is in a sustainable supercycle or a speculative bubble reminiscent of past market manias. While some investors are aggressively scaling into long positions to capitalize on massive data center demand, many are expressing concern over extreme valuations and are actively searching for signs of a potential short squeeze or reversal.

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Netflix, Inc. engages in providing entertainment services. It also offers activities for leisure time, entertainment video, video gaming, and other sources of entertainment. It operates through the United States and International geographic segments. The company was founded by Marc Randolph and Wilmot Reed Hastings on August 29, 1997 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, CA.

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Netflix is facing intense downward pressure and volatility, fueled by investor frustration over stagnant stock performance and skepticism regarding the effectiveness of its buyback program. While bulls highlight the company's strong subscriber base and long-term value, the community remains divided, with many actively trading the stock as a short-term setup amid concerns over insider selling and weakening technical support levels.

Skycorp Solar Group Ltd. is a holding company which designs, develops, manufactures and sells solar PV products and solar power system solutions services, through its indirectly wholly owned subsidiary. Its products include One-stop Solar system, Inverter, LFP Battery, Balcony Storage, and PV Cable. It operates through the following segments: Solar PV Products, High Performance Computing Products, and Others. The Solar PV Products segment includes servers, photovoltaic cable, and photovoltaic connectors. The High Performance Computing Products segment refers to the HPC servers and accessories delivered to the customers. The company was founded on January 19, 2022 and is headquartered in Ningbo, China.

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Skycorp Solar Group Ltd. is surging following the announcement of a strategic acquisition to gain full control of Nanjing Cesun Power and an accompanying private placement. Community members are actively debating the sustainability of the rally, with strong conviction around potential short squeezes due to the low float and high borrowing costs.

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Palantir Technologies, Inc. engages in the business of building and deploying software platforms that serve as the central operating systems for its customers. It operates through the Commercial and Government segments. The Commercial segment focuses on customers working in non-government industries. The Government segment is involved in providing services to customers that are the United States government and non-United States government agencies. Its platforms are widely used in areas such as defense, intelligence, healthcare, energy, and financial services, supporting data integration, large-scale analytics, and operational decision-making. The company was founded by Alexander Ceadmon Karp, Peter Andreas Thiel, Stephen Cohen, Joseph Lonsdale, and Nathan Dale Gettings in 2003 and is headquartered in Aventura, FL.

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Red Cat Holdings, Inc. provides products, services and solutions to the drone industry. It also engages in the provision of distributed data storage, analytics and services for the drone industry.The firm product include Dronebox, which is a blockchain technology that records, stores and analyzes flight data and information from a drone. It operates through the Enterprise Segment. The Enterprise Segment will focus on developing a hardware enabled software platform of services and solutions to government and commercial enterprises and the military. The company was founded by Jeffrey M. Thompson in February 1984 and is headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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

OPEC logo is displayed on a mobile phone screen for illustration photo. Krakow, Poland on February 2nd, 2023.

UAE To Exit OPEC, OPEC+ In Historic Move Amid Middle East Conflict

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

UAE Breaks From OPEC Alliance In Rare Rift Amid Iran Tensions, Sending Crude Higher

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Ending Israeli operations in Lebanon and unfreezing Iranian assets frozen since 1979 are two important themes in Islamabad's US-Iran peace negotiations.</li><li>Iran advocated for a change in US strategic goals for discussions, emphasizing “America First” above “Israel First.”</li><li>Pakistan mediated, with PM Shehbaz Sharif calling negotiations “make-or-break” as the indirect-to-direct conversation progressed.</li></ul>US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad face an indispensable test as Iran has asked for&nbsp;an&nbsp;"America First" approach, amidst disagreements over sanctions relief and Lebanon strife.The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/jd-vance-lands-in-islamabad-for-high-stakes-peace-talks-with-iran/cZJjhoXRIME">"Islamabad Talks"</a> are dominated by two topics, according to those familiar with the discussions. First, while Israeli military activities in southern Lebanon continue, Iran wants to stop them.&nbsp;Second, there are signs that the US may think about partially unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian cash that have been held overseas since 1979. Tehran is also demanding the release of these funds, <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/4/11/iran-war-live-us-negotiators-due-to-arrive-in-pakistan-for-ceasefire-talks">according</a> to Al Jazeera.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Iran Wants ‘America First’ Policies</h2>According to Iran's first Vice President, the success of the discussions relies entirely on the objectives of the United States. He emphasized that a deal is likely to be reached if authorities prioritize "America First" over "Israel First." The "America First" policy is a U.S. governance strategy that seeks to prioritize American national interests and economic self-sufficiency above global concerns.Due to the break in communication between the US and Iran, Pakistan has stepped up to mediate terms between the two warring nations, with US Vice President JD Vance landing in Islamabad on Saturday to meet Iranian diplomats for a potential ceasefire deal.Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described the talks as “make-or-break,” warning that failure could trigger another round of hostilities. However, so far, negotiations have been bilateral, with Islamabad serving as a messenger between the two sides. Reports also state that Pakistan is looking to facilitate a direct conversation between the US and Iran.While Lebanon continues to be an issue for mitigation, Israeli forces reportedly continue to kill civilians and emergency personnel, including a paramedic and a member of the Lebanese Civil Defense, in the towns of Kfar Sir, Zefta, and Toul across the Nabatieh area.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Vouches For ‘Best And Sweet Oil’</h2>US President Donald Trump amid these peace talks,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/116385843841281126%20Massive%20numbers%20of%20completely%20empty%20oil%20tankers,%20some%20of%20the%20largest%20anywhere%20in%20the%20World,%20are%20heading,%20right%20now,%20to%20the%20United%20States%20to%20load%20up%20with%20the%20best%20and%20%E2%80%9Csweetest%E2%80%9D%20oil%20(and%20gas!)%20anywhere%20in%20the%20World.%20We%20have%20more%20oil%20than%20the%20next%20two%20largest%20oil%20economies%20combined%20-%20and%20higher%20quality.%20We%20are%20waiting%20for%20you.%20Quick%20turnaround!%20President%20DJT">posted </a>on Truth Social that he was confident in the country's energy strength despite the current geopolitical concerns. He asserted in a recent post that "huge numbers of completely empty oil tankers" were on their way to the US to load what he called the "best and sweetest oil (and gas!) anywhere in the world."&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_11_at_8_34_30_AM_png_496b6a3a86.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-11 at 8.34.30 AM.png" width="1180" height="496"><figcaption>Donald Trump's Truth Social post.&nbsp;</figcaption></figure>He also said that the US has more oil than the next two major oil-producing countries combined and stressed a "quick turnaround," hinting at how important energy security is to Washington as tensions in the region persist.Oil ETFs ended Friday mostly lower on Friday, reflecting some softness in crude prices through the session. The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund (USO)</a> closed down about 1.69%, while <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BNO">United States Brent Oil Fund (BNO) </a>also declined, ending down roughly 2.62%, showing weakness in Brent-linked exposure. Additionally, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DBO">Invesco DB Oil Fund (DBO)</a> was the outlier, edging slightly higher by about 0.20% on Friday.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/ark-invest-cathie-wood-kalshi-hinges-on-wisdom-of-the-crowds/cZJj1ziRIMI">Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood Says Tie-Up With Kalshi Hinges On ‘Wisdom of the Crowds’</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance Leads U.S. Delegation In Peace Talks With Iran In Pakistan. (Photo by Jacquelyn Martin - Pool/Getty Images)

US-Iran Peace Talks Hit A Crucial Test Over ‘America First’ Stance

President Trump stressed US energy security by stating oil ships will carry “sweet” US petroleum despite tensions.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Goldman Sachs expects the impact to be an additional $12 per barrel if the entire estimated spare pipeline capacity of four million barrels per day is fully used.</li><li>The firm raised its Q2 average price forecast for Brent crude by $10 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate crude by $9 a barrel, according to a Reuters report.</li><li>If LNG flows are fully halted for a month, Goldman Sachs expects Dutch TTF gas prices could climb toward €74 MWh.</li></ul>Global oil prices have surged in recent sessions after escalating tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz — a critical shipping lane that carries nearly 20% of the world’s oil and LNG — with maritime traffic suspended for a fifth consecutive day.Spot Brent Crude prices have jumped over 16% over the past three sessions and are currently at their highest levels since July 2024. At the time of writing, spot prices gained 1% to $83.4 a barrel.Goldman Sachs expects oil prices to climb sharply if the Strait remains closed, estimating that crude could rise by about $15 per barrel if shipments are disrupted for a full month.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Price Impact Scenarios Based On Hormuz Closure</h2>If the entire estimated spare pipeline capacity of four million barrels per day is fully used, Goldman Sachs expects the impact to ease to around $12 per barrel. Prices could rise by about $10 if pipeline capacity is utilized and global strategic petroleum reserves are released at 2 million barrels per day for one month, the firm stated on Tuesday.A partial disruption would have a smaller effect, with a 50% closure adding roughly $4 per barrel and a 25% disruption increasing prices by about $1. The bank also estimates that traders are demanding roughly $14 more per barrel than before the conflict to account for elevated risks — a premium that reflects the expected impact of a full four-week disruption of flows through the Strait of Hormuz.According to a Reuters report on Wednesday, Goldman Sachs raised its second-quarter 2026 average price forecast for Brent crude by $10 to $76 per barrel and increased its West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude outlook by $9 to $71.The firm said the higher estimates reflect expectations that reduced oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz will sharply lower Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) inventories and curb Middle East production in March.<h2 class="st-heading-2">European Gas Prices Could Surge To €100 MWh</h2>Analysts also warned that European gas and global LNG prices could rise sharply if the conflict escalates. The biggest risk would be a disruption to the roughly 80 million tons per year of LNG — about 19% of global supply — that normally passes through the Strait of Hormuz.If LNG flows are fully halted for one month, the firm estimates Dutch TTF gas prices could climb toward €74 per megawatt-hour (MWh). A disruption lasting longer than two months could push European gas prices above €100 MWh.Dutch TTF Natural Gas Futures for April 2026 deliveries traded up around 3% to €55.9 MWh, having surged nearly 74% since Friday.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/aehl-stock-record-low-reverse-split/cZdeVjHRIPF">AEHL Stock Tanks 23% To Record Low Just Days After The Company Unveiled Its ‘Genius Plan’</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A crane ship helps other vessels searching for oil and natural gas near the oil platform offshore the Red Sea in Ras Behar region, Egypt.

Goldman Sachs Estimates Oil Price To Increase By $15 Per Barrel If Strait of Hormuz Is Closed For A Month

Global oil prices have surged after escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route that carries roughly 20% of the world’s oil and LNG exports.

<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.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above the 50,000 mark for the first time ever, seen in this photo illustration in Brussels, Belgium, on February 7, 2026. (Photo Illustration by Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

DIA Set To Crack 100-DMA For First Time In Over 8 Months

U.S. index futures declined sharply in Tuesday’s pre-market, mirroring the global rout as the U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict fuels a rise in oil prices and renewed inflation worries.

American Airlines planes are seen at Miami International Airport in Miami, United States on May 9, 2024. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

US-Israel-Iran War: AAL Stock Down 19% This Year, Cracks 200-DMA For First Time In Over 4 Months

American Airlines shares fell 4% on Monday, tracking broader travel stocks, which declined amid escalating conflict in the Middle East and rising crude prices.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>March natural gas futures at Henry Hub were down over 7% to about $3.18 per MMBtu.</li><li>On Friday, U.S. natural gas futures snapped a three-day rally after Baker Hughes reported increased drilling in the Haynesville shale</li><li>ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas (BOIL) ETF slid about 14%.</li></ul>U.S. natural gas fell for a second straight session as forecasts called for warmer weather across much of the country, potentially reducing demand for heating fuel.With the recent cold wave in the Northeast fading, temperatures are projected to remain above normal in the Midwest and Southern U.S. through February 18, according to a Bloomberg report on Monday, citing the Commodity Weather Group.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Natural Gas Futures Decline</h2>March natural gas futures at Henry Hub were down over 7% to about $3.18 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) at the time of writing, to their lowest levels since January 16.&nbsp;Contracts maturing in April were down 5.6% at $3.08&nbsp;per MMBtu.On Friday, U.S. natural gas futures snapped a three-day rally after Baker Hughes reported increased drilling in the Haynesville shale. The rig count rose by seven to 50, lifting the total U.S. gas rig count to 130 from 125. More drilling typically signals higher future supply, which can weigh on prices.The reversal follows a late-January rally that pushed gas prices to over three-year highs as Winter Storm Fern triggered power outages, production shutdowns, and tighter pipeline flows, especially along the Eastern Seaboard.<h2 class="st-heading-2">ETF Watch</h2>The sharp decline lifted ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas (<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/KOLD">KOLD</a>), an ETF designed to profit from falling gas prices, by more than 13% on Monday.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/KOLD_jpg_8da4065ecb.webp" alt="KOLD.jpg" width="922" height="97"><figcaption>KOLD's Sentiment Meter and Message Volumes on Feb. 9, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>However, retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the ETF turned ‘bearish’ from ‘extremely bullish’ the day before.One user highlighted a resistance at $27. KOLD is currently trading at around $21.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Good2go/message/644470008</stembedurl>Conversely, ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas (<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BOIL">BOIL</a>) ETF slid about 14%, with investor sentiment on the platform turning ‘bearish’ from ‘bullish’ a day earlier.KOLD is down about 43% so far in 2026, while BOIL has shed just over 13%.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/kd-stock-slumps-amid-third-quarter-updates-cfo-change/cZbvd8OR4o0">KD Stock Sinks 55% To Over 3-Year Lows – What Triggered This Selloff?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

The Guernsey Power Station, a gas-fired power station in eastern Ohio.

US Natural Gas Futures Decline To Over 3-Week Lows – KOLD Gains 13%

Temperatures are projected to remain above normal in the Midwest and Southern U.S. through February 18, according to a Bloomberg report citing the Commodity Weather Group.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Krugman pointed out that the inflation-adjusted price of crude oil had fallen from more than $180 per barrel to nearly $60 per barrel, citing data from the Energy Information Administration.</li><li>Venezuela is currently known to have the largest oil reserves in the world, at nearly 304 billion barrels.</li><li>However, Venezuela’s crude is extremely heavy, resulting in low recovery rates and high production costs, according to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok.</li></ul>Economist Paul Krugman on Wednesday criticized President Donald Trump’s view that crude oil reserves represent a valuable strategic asset, characterizing the perspective as “decades out of date.”In his latest post, Krugman noted that oil prices remain low by historical standards. Citing data from the Energy Information Administration, he noted that inflation-adjusted crude oil prices have declined from peaks above $180 per barrel in 2008 to roughly $60 per barrel today.“Trump’s belief that he has captured a lucrative prize in Venezuela’s oil fields would be an unrealistic fantasy even if he really were in control of a nation that is, in practice, still controlled by the same thugs who controlled it before Maduro was abducted,” Krugman said.The economist stated that the U.S. raid on Venezuela is not for oil, but rather, for “oil fantasies,” adding that the vast amount of oil reserves that President Trump wants to take from the country do not exist.<h2 class="st-heading-2">The Orinoco Belt Problem</h2>Venezuela is currently known to have the largest oil reserves in the world, at nearly 304 billion barrels. Saudi Arabia comes second, with 267 billion barrels of proven reserves, followed by Iran at 209 billion barrels.However, Venezuela’s crude is extremely heavy, resulting in low recovery rates and high production costs, according to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok.“Venezuela’s self-reported crude oil reserves tripled from around 100 billion barrels in the early 2000s to 300 billion barrels in the late 2000s due to the reclassification of Orinoco Belt heavy oil as ‘proved,’” said Slok in a note on Tuesday.Another problem with extracting crude from Venezuela’s reserves is the country’s aging oil infrastructure. In an interview&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/business/energy/trump-venezuela-oil-companies-reimburse-rcna252434">with</a> NBC News on Tuesday, President Trump said a tremendous amount of money is required for the same, but noted that oil companies will do “very well.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump’s 50 Million Barrels Of Oil Claim</h2>In a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115850817778602689">post</a> on Truth Social on Tuesday, President Trump stated that the interim authorities in Venezuela will turn over between 30 million and 50 million barrels of “high quality, sanctioned oil” to the U.S.“This oil will be sold at its market price, and that money will be controlled by me, as President of the United States of America, to ensure it is used to benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States!” he said.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Trump_post_jpg_b8dafeb97c.webp" alt="President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social" width="720" height="590"><figcaption>President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social | @realDonaldTrump/Truth Social</figcaption></figure>For context, the U.S. produced nearly 14 million barrels of crude oil per day in October 2025, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Even at the top end of Trump’s claim of 50 million barrels from Venezuela, it would amount to a little under four days of crude oil production of the United States.At the current WTI crude oil spot price of $56.33 per barrel, the 50 million barrels from Venezuela would be worth $2.8 billion.Meanwhile, U.S. equities were mixed in Wednesday’s opening trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, edged up by 0.01%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 0.33%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bullish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/warner-bros-discovery-board-paramount-offer-significant-risks/cmxyCtxR4c6">NFLX Stock In Spotlight As WBD Board Warns Paramount–Skydance Offer Carries ‘Significant Risks’</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a House Republican retreat at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on January 06, 2026 in Washington, DC. 

Paul Krugman Calls Trump’s View Of Oil Reserves ‘Decades Out Of Date’ As President Claims Venezuela Will Turn Over 50 Million Barrels

The economist stated that the U.S. raid on Venezuela is not for oil, but rather, for “oil fantasies,” adding that the vast amount of oil reserves that President Trump wants to take from the country do not exist

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