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

Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Advanced Micro Devices Inc

AMD is trending as investors aggressively position themselves ahead of the upcoming Q1 earnings report, with the community fiercely debating whether the stock's recent rapid run-up will lead to a 'sell the news' pullback or a continued breakout fueled by AI demand. The conversation is dominated by contrasting outlooks on potential valuation overheating versus the potential for a blowout quarter that could further propel the stock to new highs.

Applied Digital Corporation

Applied Digital is trending as investors digest the closure of a 300 million dollar bridge financing facility led by Goldman Sachs and the successful spin-off of its cloud business into ChronoScale. The community is actively debating the stock's valuation relative to its massive project backlog and long-term data center capacity expansion, while monitoring sector-wide capital rotation into AI infrastructure.

Super Micro Computer, Inc. engages in the distribution and manufacture of information technology solutions and other computer products. Its products include twin solutions, MP servers, GPU and coprocessor, MicroCloud, AMD solutions, power supplies, SuperServer, storage, motherboards, chassis, super workstations, accessories, SuperRack and server management products. The company was founded by Charles Liang, Yih-Shyan Liaw, Sara Liu, and Chiu-Chu Liu Liang in September 1993 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Super Micro Computer Inc

Super Micro Computer is seeing intense investor focus as the market anticipates an upcoming earnings report, with community sentiment divided between those betting on a strong rebound driven by AI infrastructure demand and skeptics concerned about margin pressures and governance issues. Traders are actively debating whether current low valuations represent a deep-value opportunity or a persistent trap, while keeping a close eye on potential volatility surrounding management's forward guidance.

IREN Ltd. is a vertically integrated data center business powering the future of Bitcoin, AI and beyond with renewable energy. It is strategically located in renewable-rich, fiber-connected regions across the US and Canada. IREN’s large-scale, grid-connected facilities are purpose-built for the next generation of power-dense computing applications. The company was founded by Daniel Roberts and William Roberts on November 6, 2018, and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

IREN Ltd.

IREN Limited

IREN is trending following the successful energization of its 1.4GW Sweetwater 1 data center, a critical milestone that investors hope will pave the way for major hyperscaler contract announcements. While the community remains divided over the company's aggressive capital strategy, active discussions are centered on whether this infrastructure achievement signals a near-term transition into a full-scale AI compute provider.

Shopify, Inc. is a global commerce company that provides essential internet infrastructure for commerce, offering trusted tools to start, scale, market, and run a retail business of any size. The Company's software enables merchants to run their business across all of their sales channels, including web and mobile storefronts, physical retail locations, social media storefronts and marketplaces. The Shopify platform provides merchants with a single view of their business across all of their sales channels and enables them to manage products and inventory, process orders and payments, fulfill and ship orders, build customer relationships, source products, leverage analytics and reporting and access financing, all from one integrated back office. The company was founded on September 28, 2004 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

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Shopify Inc

Shopify is facing significant market volatility as investors weigh strong quarterly earnings and growth against concerns regarding softening forward guidance and high valuations. The community remains deeply divided, with many traders debating whether to buy the current dip as a deep-value opportunity or to remain cautious due to ongoing macroeconomic headwinds and concerns over potential long-term AI-driven disruption.

Digi Power X, Inc. is a block chain technology company, which engages in crypto currency mining. It focuses on validation through mining, hosting solutions, and blockchain software solutions. It operates through the following segments: Cryptocurrency Mining, Sales of Energy and Electricity, and Colocation Services. The company was founded on February 18, 2017, and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

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Digi Power X is trending following the announcement of a massive, multi-year colocation agreement with Cerebras Systems for an AI data center, sparking excitement among investors regarding the company's long-term revenue potential and strategic pivot to AI infrastructure. Community discussions are heavily focused on the stock's significant move on high volume, with many participants debating the impact of the deal against potential dilution concerns and the role of short sellers in the current price action.

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.

Micron Technology Inc.

Micron Technology Inc

Micron Technology is surging to all-time highs as traders pile into the stock, fueled by unprecedented demand for memory chips essential to the AI infrastructure boom. The community is actively discussing the stock's massive rally and the perception of a fundamental 're-rating' as supply-side constraints keep the company's valuation attractive relative to its growth.

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.

Skycorp Solar Group Ltd. is experiencing extreme volatility and intense social media attention as traders monitor aggressive short-squeeze activity and high borrow fees. The community is actively debating the stock's potential for parabolic gains while cautioning against rapid price fluctuations and potential dilution risks.

NVIDIA Corp. engages in the design and manufacture of computer graphics processors, chipsets, and related multimedia software. It operates through the following segments: Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) and Compute & Networking. The Graphics segment includes GeForce GPUs for gaming and PCs, the GeForce NOW game streaming service and related infrastructure, Quadro and NVIDIA RTX GPUs for enterprise workstation graphics, virtual GPU, or vGPU, software for cloud-based visual and virtual computing, automotive platforms for infotainment systems, and Omniverse Enterprise software for building and operating metaverse and 3D internet applications. The Compute & Networking segment consists of Data Center accelerated computing platforms and end-to-end networking platforms including Quantum for InfiniBand and Spectrum for Ethernet, NVIDIA DRIVE automated-driving platform and automotive development agreements, Jetson robotics and other embedded platforms, NVIDIA AI Enterprise and other software, and DGX Cloud software and services. The company was founded by Jen Hsun Huang, Chris A. Malachowsky, and Curtis R. Priem in April 1993 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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Nvidia is trending as investors aggressively debate the stock's consolidation, with many in the community expressing frustration over its stagnant performance while other semiconductor and AI-related names rally. Sentiment remains split between those holding for long-term infrastructure dominance and those wary of institutional pinning or potential selling pressure ahead of earnings.

Phoenix Asia Holdings Ltd. engages in the substructure works and other construction services. It offers site formation, ground investigation and foundation work through it subsidiary. The company was founded on August 9, 2024 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Phoenix Asia Holdings Ltd.

Phoenix Asia Holdings is experiencing extreme volatility and frequent trading halts, driving intense community debate over its potential for rapid price swings versus the risks of manipulation. Investors are closely monitoring its price action and low-float dynamics, often drawing comparisons to other recent speculative market runners.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Spirit Airlines announced that it will suspend operations immediately, canceling all flights and marking the end of its 34-year history.</li><li>A spike in jet fuel prices, linked to Iran-related geopolitical tensions, stymied restructuring efforts and strained finances.</li><li>Despite previous bankruptcy filings and restructuring talks, the airline was unable to gain more capital or a $500 million federal rescue.</li></ul>Spirit Airlines (SAVEQ), a US low-cost carrier, officially announced on Saturday that it would close immediately, ending a 34-year run.&nbsp;Its parent company,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FLYYQ">Spirit Aviation Holdings (FLYYQ)</a>, said in a statement that it had started an “orderly wind-down” and all flights were canceled, with passengers told not to go to the airport.The airline blamed its collapse on a sharp increase in jet fuel prices, driven by geopolitical tensions between Iran and the US. Despite months of restructuring plans and a proposed deal with bondholders earlier this year, Spirit said it was unable to secure the additional liquidity it needed to continue operating.&nbsp;“Tremendously disappointing,” Chief Executive Officer Dave Davis said of the shutdown, adding the company was unable to raise the hundreds of millions of dollars it needed to keep the business going. Spirit had gone bankrupt twice in less than two years and had been unable to secure a government bailout.<h2 class="st-heading-2">$500M Bailout Bid Fails</h2>According to&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/rising-fuel-costs-put-budget-airlines-under-pressure-as-spirit-faces-bankruptcy">reports</a>, this comes after Spirit Airlines' bid for a $500 million rescue package from the federal government failed on Friday, a last-ditch effort to save the budget carrier.&nbsp;Speaking to reporters before leaving the White House on Friday, President Trump<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/spirit-airlines-cease-operations-500m-rescue-deal-collapses-trump-bailout/cZQVfyUReej"> reportedly suggested</a> that a plan to save the financially troubled airline was still being considered.&nbsp; "We're looking at it. If we could do it, we'll do it. But only if it's a good deal," Trump said.&nbsp;"I want to thank the Administration, in particular Secretary Howard Lutnick and the U.S. Department of Commerce, for their extraordinary efforts to try to preserve jobs and service across the country, along with the U.S. Department of Transportation for their assistance to minimize the disruption to our Guests in the days and weeks ahead," Davis said on Saturday.&nbsp;The shutdown will also hit about 17,000 employees. The airlines said in the statement that customers who booked directly with the airline will get automatic refunds, while others may need to seek reimbursement through agents or the ongoing bankruptcy process.&nbsp; On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Spirit Aviation stock remained in the ‘bullish’ zone, while chatter around it stayed at ‘extremely high’ levels over the past day.U.S. benchmark WTI crude futures were trading at $102.50 per barrel, down 2.45% on the day, on the back of disruptions related to the Iran conflict, and are putting considerable pressure on fuel-intensive industries such as aviation.&nbsp;&nbsp;At Friday's close, most Aerospace &amp; Defense ETFs declined. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/XAR">SPDR S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (XAR)</a> declined 1.04% to around $256, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ITA">iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (ITA)&nbsp;</a>closed at around $216, down over 1%. In late trading, both ETFs had a gain, with ITA rising by 0.11% and XAR gaining 0.43%.&nbsp;On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around XAR and ITA remained in the ‘bullish zone, while chatter stayed at ‘normal’ levels over the past day.&nbsp;Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/tnxp-slips-after-hours-on-slower-than-expected-launch-for-fibromyalgia-drug/cZQ8vF7ReeH">TNXP Slips After Hours On Slower Than Expected Launch For Fibromyalgia Drug</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Approximately 17,000 employees are affected, and customers will receive refunds or seek recompense through the bankruptcy process.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Defense segments showed stronger demand, with a 2.2-to-1 book-to-bill ratio, while aerospace posted a 1.2-to-1 ratio.&nbsp;</li><li>Total contract value rose to $188.4 billion, including $130.8 billion in backlog.</li><li>&nbsp;Morgan Stanley raised its price target on General Dynamics to $435 from $410.</li></ul>General Dynamics (GD) is heading toward its strongest weekly gain in more than a year after a flux of positive developments, including upbeat earnings, healthy backlog, and analysts’ backing, kindling investor confidence in the defense contractor’s growth outlook.The company reported first-quarter results that topped expectations, supported by a record backlog and improved financial guidance for 2026.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">GD’s Earnings Beat And Record Backlog</h2>General Dynamics reported first-quarter (Q1) revenue of $13.5 billion, up 10.3% year-over-year (YoY), alongside earnings per share (EPS) of $4.10, a 12% YoY increase. Both metrics surpassed the analysts’ consensus estimates of $12.7 billion and $3.69, respectively, according to Fiscal AI data.The company generated $2.2 billion in operating cash flow, almost double its profit, demonstrating strong cash generation. It also recorded $26.6 billion in orders, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 2-to-1.&nbsp;Defense segments led the strength with a 2.2-to-1 ratio, while aerospace reached 1.2-to-1. The company’s total estimated contract value climbed to $188.4 billion, including $130.8 billion in backlog and additional potential contract value from long-term agreements and option-based contracts.All four business units contributed to revenue growth. Aerospace sales rose 8.4% YoY, driven by higher Gulfstream jet deliveries. Marine Systems grew the most, up 21%, supported by submarine and shipbuilding work. Combat Systems and Technologies also saw steady growth, driven by continued demand for defense equipment and critical systems.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GD">General Dynamics’ stock</a> has gained over 10% so far this week. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘bullish’ territory.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analysts Flag Steady Defense And Aviation Demand For GD&nbsp;</h2>Following the earnings update, Morgan Stanley lifted its price target on General Dynamics to $435 from $410 while maintaining an ‘Overweight’ rating, according to TheFly.&nbsp;The firm pointed to the company’s standout quarterly execution compared with other defense primes and said demand for Gulfstream aircraft remains solid despite geopolitical uncertainty.&nbsp;Revenue, margins, and new bookings all came in firm, with Gulfstream business jets showing faster-than-expected improvement in profitability, particularly on newer models such as the G800, said the firm.&nbsp;UBS cut its price target to $371 from $385 but kept a Neutral rating, noting strong Q1 results and improved margins, while saying some gains may be driven by temporary factors like timing and tariffs.GD stock has gained over 2% year-to-date.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/sdot-overnight-rally-sparks-retail-frenzy-but-risks-remain-elevated/cZQNyoOReIu">SDOT’s 37% Overnight Rally Sparks Retail Frenzy – But Risks Remain Elevated</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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ETFs like ITA gain spotlight as global military spending hits $2.89T, rising 2.9%, with Europe leading growth.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Rocket Lab’s HASTE suborbital vehicle supports U.S. Department of Defense hypersonic testing and evaluation.</li><li>The company announced on X that payload integration for its multi-satellite “Kakushin Rising” mission is complete at Launch Complex 1.&nbsp;</li><li>Stifel raised its price target to $105 from $90 while maintaining a ‘Buy’ rating.</li></ul>Rocket Lab USA Inc. (RKLB) edged higher in&nbsp;Tuesday's&nbsp;premarket as the company gears up for a busy week in space, with two scheduled missions involving its Electron rocket, one for the “Bubbles” (HASTE) program and another dedicated flight for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).&nbsp;Rocket Lab’s HASTE (Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron) is a suborbital launch vehicle developed to support the U.S. Department of Defense by speeding up hypersonic technology testing and evaluation.&nbsp;The “Bubbles” is set to launch on April 21.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">RKLB Completes Final Preparations At Launch Complex 1</h2>In a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/RocketLab/status/2046330672965636195">post</a> on X platform on Monday, the company said it has completed payload integration for an upcoming multi-satellite deployment from its Launch Complex 1 site.&nbsp;The mission, named “Kakushin Rising,” is scheduled to lift off no earlier than April 23, according to the company website. Rocket Lab confirmed that integration and encapsulation of all payloads have been finalized ahead of liftoff.&nbsp;The mission will carry eight separate spacecraft aboard the Electron rocket, marking another milestone in the company’s ongoing partnership with JAXA’s Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration Program.&nbsp;Rocket Lab said the payload processing phase has now concluded as it prepares for countdown operations. The diverse set of satellites includes student-focused small satellites, an ocean-monitoring spacecraft, and a demonstration satellite featuring ultra-compact multispectral imaging technology.&nbsp;The mission also includes an experimental deployable antenna designed using origami-inspired folding techniques, capable of expanding up to 25 times its stowed size once in orbit.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Stifel Reaffirms Strong Outlook</h2>On Monday, Stifel raised its price target to $105 from $90 while maintaining a ‘Buy’ rating, according to TheFly.The update follows meetings between analysts and Rocket Lab’s leadership team during the 41st annual Space Symposium. Stifel highlighted increased confidence in Rocket Lab’s long-term trajectory, describing the company as a vertically integrated space systems provider with a broadening pipeline of commercial and government opportunities.&nbsp;The firm emphasized that it has “high conviction in the name”. In an&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/rocket-lab-vs-space-x-rklb-ceo-says-they-are-two-very-separate-companies/cZJvlr4RID0">interview</a> with Stocktwits on April 16, Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck said the company is concentrating on developing a space ecosystem.&nbsp;“We're building a long-term, multi-generational, sustainable space business that is not just directed on one thing, where it's diversified across a complete portfolio of projects and systems and everything else,” Beck said.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Are Retail Traders Saying?&nbsp;</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock turned to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ territory the previous day. Message volume shot up 334% over a 24-hour period.&nbsp;A bullish Stocktwits user&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/volksflier/message/650845269">said</a> “Seems like a Rocket Lab Gauss engine would save the day and provide satleite propulsion back into a more optimal, viable inclination, altitude, and orbit preference in the event of a mis-launch/release as occurred with ASTS failed orbit attempt?”<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/volksflier/message/650845269</stembedurl>Another user remarked, “sell shovels during a gold rush”.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Willd123/message/650855244</stembedurl>RKLB stock has gained over 28% year-to-date.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/qxo-stock-trims-losses-overnight-wall-street-sees-top-build-deal-driving-50-b-annual-revenue-picks-next-potential-target/cZBI9d4RICB">QXO Stock Trims Losses Overnight: Wall Street Sees TopBuild Deal Driving $50B Annual Revenue, Picks Next Potential Target</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

In this photo illustration, a person holds a smartphone displaying the logo of Rocket Lab USA Inc.

RKLB Stock Eyes Fifth Day Of Gains Ahead Of Dual Electron Launches 

The company readies its Electron launch vehicle for the “Bubbles” (HASTE) and Kakushin Rising missions. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>President Trump said on Sunday Iran committed a “serious violation” of the ceasefire but insisted a broader peace deal will happen “one way or another.”&nbsp;</li><li>Iran moved again to restrict access to the Strait of Hormuz, citing the continued US naval blockade, while the IRGC said the waterway will remain under strict control until full freedom of navigation is restored.</li><li>Trump warned this could be Iran’s “last chance” to reach a deal, signaling a tougher stance, even as negotiations continue with no new talks scheduled and both sides far from an agreement.</li></ul>U.S. President Donald Trump allegedly said on Sunday that Iran had broken the ceasefire in a "serious violation", but he still believes that a larger peace deal is possible.Trump <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/jonkarl/status/2045824402269372580?s=20">told</a> ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl that he was sure a deal with Tehran would be reached. “It will happen. One way or another.” He said, "The nice way or the hard way," showing both confidence and pressure as tensions stay high between the two countries.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/jonkarl/status/2045824402269372580" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_19_at_9_35_15_AM_png_b5c1b701f5.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-19 at 9.35.15 AM.png" width="1188" height="450"></a><figcaption>Jonathan Karl on Trump. Source: @jonkarl/x</figcaption></figure>The comments come after Iran again tried to limit access through the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, undoing an earlier reopening of the important waterway.&nbsp;Additionally, Trump is&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/4/19/iran-war-live-tehran-says-no-date-set-for-us-talks-hormuz-strait-closed">alleged</a> to have informed Fox News that this is the "last chance" for Iran to reach a peace agreement. He is adamant that he will not repeat the same misstep as former President Barack Obama, whose administration achieved a comprehensive nuclear agreement with Iran in 2015. “If Iran does not sign this deal, the whole country is getting blown up,” Trump cautioned.<h2 class="st-heading-2">US Maintains Blockade On Strait of Hormuz</h2>On Saturday, Tehran&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/strait-of-hormuz-closed-again-by-iran/cZJ6sfMRIUM">said</a> that the US naval blockade was still in place and blamed Washington for not easing restrictions on Iranian shipping. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said that the strait would stay under strict military control until what they called full freedom of navigation (FON) for Iranian ships was restored. This is a principle of maritime law that says ships flying the flag of any sovereign state should not be interfered with by other states.According to the Al Jazeera report, Trump seemed hopeful about a settlement, but he said that the US embargo will stay in place even if the current ceasefire ends later this week. The situation has already begun to impact global energy flows, as US forces are supposedly turning back multiple vessels, and there has been limited tanker movement reported during the brief reopening period.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ITA">The iShares U.S. The Aerospace &amp; Defence ETF (ITA)</a> closed at $231 and increased by approximately 0.29% after hours. Meanwhile, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SEA">U.S. Global Sea to Sky Cargo ETF (SEA)</a> closed roughly $17.40 in the green but suffered a significant after-hours decline, falling to approximately $16.88, a loss of close to 3%.&nbsp;Talks between Washington and Tehran have made some headway, but officials on both sides say there is still a long way to go. Iran's senior negotiator claimed that discussions are still a long way from a resolution. Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh blasted the US for making what he called "maximalist" demands and added that no fresh direct meetings are planned.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/iran-reviews-us-proposals-delivered-pakistan-mediation/cZJ66FmRIUD">Iran Reviews New US Proposals Delivered Via Pakistan Mediation: Report</a>Get updates to this story developing directly on Stocktwits.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

President Trump Delivers Remarks In Las Vegas. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Trump Slams Iran For ‘Serious Ceasefire Violation,’ Vows Deal Will Happen ‘Nice Or Hard Way’: Report

Iran stated the Strait of Hormuz would remain under military control until Iranian ships have completed FON. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz again on Saturday, citing the US blockade and raising oil supply risks.</li><li>Tehran reportedly proposed tighter control, allowing only IRGC-approved ships with tolls.</li><li>Diplomatic efforts continue, with cautious hopes despite ongoing tensions.Iran has reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, just hours after temporarily reopening it to non-military traffic.&nbsp;</li></ul>The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has stated that the waterway would remain under strict military control until full freedom of navigation for Iranian vessels is restored, citing Washington's alleged failure to lift its naval blockade and continuation of what it called "acts of piracy" as the reason for the decision,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/4/18/iran-war-live-tehran-says-president-trump-made-false-claims-amid-talks">according</a> to Al Jazeera.&nbsp;Despite his claim that a solution is likely, US President Donald Trump cast doubt on ongoing negotiations, stating that the blockade would remain in place even if the current ceasefire expires this week. Limited tanker movement continued during the brief reopening, but US Marines reportedly turned back 21 tankers, showing the mounting risks to global energy flows along one of the world's most important oil transit routes.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Iran Signals New Strait Of Hormuz Regime</h2>According to the Al Jazeera report, Ebrahim Azizi, head of Iran's National Security Committee, said in a new update that there might be a change in maritime policy. He said, "The time has come to comply with a new maritime regime for the Strait of Hormuz."&nbsp;Under this plan, only commercial ships that have been approved by the IRGC Navy would be able to go via certain routes after paying tolls. This would mean that transit would be more tightly controlled. He also said that any US meddling with Iranian vessels may quickly change the scenario.The Khatam al-Anbiya military command agreed with this and said that the strait would stay under strict supervision until the US lets Iranian ships move freely. The report talks about how Iran is sending confusing messages.&nbsp;The developments come amid continuous coordination among a quadrilateral group that includes Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt, with cautious hope emerging despite persistent disagreements.While no formal date has been set, diplomatic activity has increased, including Pakistan army chief Asim Munir's recent visit to Tehran, where he spoke with key Iranian officials and underscored the necessity for ongoing talks to restore regional stability.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Markets Remain Muted</h2>The geopolitical winds could affect the defense, energy and oil sectors. The<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/XLE"> Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE)</a> fell 2.76% on Friday, closing at $55.02. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ITA">iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (ITA)</a>, on the other hand, was up 1.27% to close at $231.94. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around XLE remained in the ‘extremely bearish’ zone over the past day, while for ITA, retail sentiment remained ‘bearish’.&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund (USO)</a> underperformed, closing down more than 7% on Friday. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around USO dropped to ‘extremely bearish’ from ‘bearish’ zone.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-rally-triggers-800-m-liquidation-wave-shorts-take-650-m-hit/cZJU6xYRIUN">Over $800 Million Crypto Bets Wiped Out Amid Bitcoin’s Rally To $78,000</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

President Trump Departs Washington Enroute To Miami, Florida. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

Strait Of Hormuz Closed Again By Iran While ‘Piracy’ Row With US Intensifies

Iran re-closed the Strait of Hormuz within hours of reopening it, restricting passage amid escalating tensions with the US.

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LMT gains as defense ETFs surge amid fading Middle East truce hopes, with rising military demand driving long-term growth outlook for the sector.

Defense ETFs in Spotlight Amid Fading Truce Hopes in the Middle East

Defense ETFs like ITA gain traction as Middle East tensions persist, boosting demand for missiles, air defense systems and military production.

Defense ETFs Likely to Rally as Trump Plans Spending Boost

Rising geopolitical tensions and Trump's defense push are fueling a long-term rearmament trend. One can explore ETFs to benefit from this outlook.

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