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NIO, Inc. operates as a holding company, which engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of smart electric vehicles. It offers its products under the brands NIO, ONVO, and FIREFLY. The company was founded by Bin Li and Li Hong Qin on November 28, 2014 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

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NIO Inc

NIO is trending as the market digests Q1 financial results and strong Q2 delivery guidance, sparking a fierce debate between retail investors and institutional short sellers over alleged stock manipulation. The community remains hyper-focused on the company's path to sustained profitability, improved vehicle margins, and the potential for a massive short squeeze despite recent downward price pressure.

D-Wave Quantum, Inc. engages in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It provides customers with access to the company’s quantum computing systems via the cloud in the form of quantum computing as a service. It offers professional services such as customer assistance in identifying and implementing quantum-computing applications. The company was founded on January 25, 2022 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

D-Wave Quantum Inc

D-Wave Quantum is trending as investors react to its latest financial disclosures, which featured a massive jump in contract bookings alongside a revenue miss. The community remains polarized, with bulls highlighting the record-setting customer demand and commercial progress, while bears focus on cash burn and share dilution concerns.

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

ImmunityBio Inc

ImmunityBio is trending as investors react to the FDA's acceptance of a supplemental BLA for Anktiva in papillary-only bladder cancer, with many community members focusing on the long-term potential of its immunotherapy platform despite near-term volatility and short-selling pressure. The community is actively discussing the timing of regulatory milestones, upcoming ASCO data, and the role of institutional accumulation in countering short-driven price suppression.

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 seeing intense buying interest and social media activity driven by the upcoming launch of its BlueBird satellites and the broader market validation of the direct-to-device satellite connectivity sector. Investors are actively debating the competitive landscape between ASTS and SpaceX following recent regulatory filings, with the community largely focused on a potential short squeeze as the stock continues to build momentum toward its next phase of commercial deployment.

Intuit, Inc. engages in the provision of business and financial management solutions. It operates through the following segments: Small Business and Self-Employed, Consumer, Credit Karma, and ProTax. The Small Business and Self-Employed segment offers QuickBooks financial and business management online services and desktop software, payroll solutions, payment processing solutions, and financing for small businesses. The Consumer segment includes do-it-yourself and assisted TurboTax income tax preparation products and services. The Credit Karma segment serves consumers with a personal finance platform that provides personalized recommendations of credit cards, home, auto and personal loans, and insurance products, and online savings and checking accounts. The ProTax segment refers to the professional accountants in the U.S. and Canada, who are essential to both small business success and tax preparation and filing. The company was founded by Scott D. Cook and Thomas A. Proulx in March 1983 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Intuit Inc

Intuit shares are seeing extreme volatility following a double beat on earnings and increased guidance that was overshadowed by a 17% workforce reduction announcement. The community is heavily divided, with some investors viewing the stock as an undervalued bargain due to its AI-integration strategy and buyback plans, while others fear long-term structural disruption from AI tools challenging the company's core tax and software business.

Rigetti Computing, Inc. provides full-stack quantum computing services. It serves global enterprise, government, and research clients through its Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services platform. The company was founded by Chad Rigetti in 2013 and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA.

Rigetti Computing Inc

Rigetti Computing is trending as investors chase heavy momentum in the quantum computing sector following a wave of U.S. government funding announcements. The community is actively debating the stock's valuation relative to its new capital infusion, with high short interest fueling intense speculation about potential squeeze setups.

Walmart, Inc. engages in the retail and wholesale business. The company offers an assortment of merchandise and services at everyday low prices. It operates through the following business segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. The Walmart U.S. segment operates as a mass merchandiser of consumer products, operating under the Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market brands, including walmart.com. The Walmart International segment includes operations of wholly-owned subsidiaries in Canada, Chile, China, and Africa, and majority-owned subsidiaries in India, as well as Mexico and Central America. The Sam's Club segment manages membership-only warehouse clubs and operates samsclub.com. The company was founded by Samuel Moore Walton and James Lawrence Walton on July 2, 1962 and is headquartered in Bentonville, AR.

Walmart Inc

Walmart is currently the focus of investor debate as it navigates significant cost pressures, including rising fuel expenses and concerns over sustained high valuation multiples. Market sentiment remains split between those who view the retailer as a resilient defensive play in a volatile economy and those wary of its heavy exposure to global trade friction and slowing consumer discretionary spending.

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.

NVIDIA Corp

NVIDIA is currently facing intense market volatility as investors weigh a strong earnings beat and aggressive capital return programs against concerns over China-related revenue headwinds. The community remains deeply divided, with some investors focusing on long-term AI infrastructure dominance while others actively trade the heavy options flow and short-term price swings.

Infleqtion, Inc. engages in delivering neutral atom solutions for quantum computing, networking, sensing, and security. Its products are categorized into computing, sensing, and cores. The company was founded on February 7, 2007, and is headquartered in Louisville, CO.

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Infleqtion Inc.

Infleqtion is trending heavily following a major government announcement that the U.S. will award $2 billion in grants and equity participation to several quantum firms, with the company securing a $100 million letter of intent. Community sentiment is overwhelmingly bullish, with investors actively discussing the company's neutral-atom technology as a key competitive differentiator and speculating on future growth potential driven by increased government and defense sector validation.

BlackBerry Ltd. engages in the provision of intelligent security software and services. It operates through the following segments: QNX, Secure Communications, and Licensing. The QNX segment includes development of safe and reliable software for embedded systems across technology-driven industries. The Secure Communications segment delivers operational resiliency with a government-grade portfolio of secure, certified solutions for mobile fortification, critical communications and crisis management. The Licensing segment focuses on management and monetization of the firm's global patent portfolio. The company was founded by Michael Lazaridis, James Laurence Balsillie, and Douglas E. Fregin on March 7, 1984 and is headquartered in Waterloo, Canada.

BlackBerry Ltd

BlackBerry is seeing heightened investor attention driven by strong trading volume and a recent government security re-certification, with the community actively discussing its role in physical AI, robotics, and mission-critical communications. The stock remains a focal point for long-term sentiment as shareholders debate the company's growth prospects amidst ongoing speculation about strategic partnerships and its position in the evolving edge computing market.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Brent hovered near $98.50 and WTI near $96.88 as traders assessed the likelihood of renewed face-to-face talks possibly returning to Pakistan this week.</li><li>Saudi Arabia reportedly urged the U.S. to reconsider the blockade, warning escalation could risk broader disruption to regional shipping corridors.</li><li>The IEA has projected Q2 demand to drop 1.5 million barrels per day.</li></ul>Major oil stocks and index funds fell in premarket trading on Tuesday as crude prices slipped below recent highs on signs that Washington and Tehran may resume negotiations despite the start of a U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.Shares of&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BATL">Battalion Oil (BATL)</a> fell about 5% in premarket trading, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TPET">Trio Petroleum (TPET)</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EONR">EON Resources (EONR)</a> each declined roughly 4%.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/INDO">Indonesia Energy (INDO)</a> slipped over 1%, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund (USO)</a> edged marginally lower.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Oil Slips As US-Iran Peace Talks Return To Focus</h2>Brent crude traded near $98.50 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate hovered around $96.88.Oil prices edged lower as traders assessed signals that the U.S. and Iran may hold another round of face-to-face negotiations before the expiration of a two-week pause in hostilities announced on April 7. Negotiating teams could&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-iranian-teams-could-return-islamabad-peace-talks-this-week-four-sources-say-2026-04-14/">reportedly</a> return to Pakistan this week following last weekend’s unsuccessful talks in securing a longer-term ceasefire framework.Meanwhile, Washington moved ahead with maritime restrictions targeting vessels heading to or leaving Iranian Persian Gulf ports. Shipping data showed a Chinese tanker, Rich Starry, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-14/us-sanctioned-tanker-tests-trump-blockade-with-hormuz-transit">Bloomberg</a>.&nbsp;Vice President JD Vance said the blockade increases Washington’s leverage in negotiations with Tehran, while acknowledging higher gasoline prices have added pressure on U.S. consumers.Saudi Arabia has urged the U.S. to reconsider the blockade and return to negotiations, according to a Wall Street Journal&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-us-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-25fbd430">report</a>, citing Arab officials, amid concerns the escalation could prompt Iran to disrupt additional shipping corridors across the region.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">IEA Sees Global Oil Demand Turning Negative In 2026</h2>The International Energy Agency (IEA) said the conflict is now expected to push global oil demand into contraction this year, reversing earlier expectations for growth and marking the first annual decline since the pandemic.&nbsp;The agency now forecasts demand falling by 80,000 barrels per day this year compared with its earlier projection for 640,000 barrels per day of growth. Additionally, second-quarter demand is expected to drop by 1.5 million barrels per day, the biggest drop since the pandemic.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">ANZ Warns Supply Recovery May Stay Slow Into Mid-2026</h2>ANZ said the oil market no longer needs a worst-case escalation scenario to justify elevated pricing levels, warning that tight balances alone are sufficient to sustain Brent near recent thresholds, WSJ&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/commodities-futures/oil-falls-on-hopes-for-u-s-iran-peace-talks-32a0a178">noted</a>.The bank estimates that 10 million barrels per day of supply has been removed from global markets relative to January baseline expectations due to the Iran conflict, with recovery likely to remain slow, incomplete and uneven through mid-2026. ANZ expects crude to remain above $90 per barrel for the rest of the year, adding that continued disruption to Strait of Hormuz shipping increases the risk that supply normalization could take significantly longer than markets had anticipated.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Do Retail Traders Feel About Energy Stocks?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around USO, INDO, and EONR was ‘extremely bearish’, with message volume ‘high’ for USO, ‘low’ for INDO, and ‘extremely low’ for EONR. Sentiment on TPET was ‘bearish’ amid ‘low’ message volume, while BATL stood out with ‘bullish’ sentiment alongside ‘high’ message volume.&nbsp;Over the past year, BATL has surged 227%, followed by EONR up 103% and USO gaining 86%, while INDO rose 15% and TPET declined 33% over the same period.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/5/novo-nordisk-stock-up-premarket-thanks-to-openai-deal/cZJpC6HRIH9">Novo Nordisk Stock Up Over 2% Premarket Today — Thanks To OpenAI Tie-Up</a>

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Is Oil Risk Premium Peaking? USO, BATL, TPET Slide Premarket As Iran Talks Resume, IEA Turns Bearish On Demand

The IEA now expects global oil demand to contract by 80,000 barrels per day this year.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>U.S. Central Command said enforcement of maritime restrictions tied to Iranian exports would begin at 10 a.m. ET Monday.</li><li>Saudi Arabia restored full capacity on its East-West pipeline and resumed output from the Manifa field.</li><li>Analysts said the blockade threatens roughly 1.7-2 million barrels per day of Iranian supply and could push the global crude deficit above 5 million barrels per day.</li></ul>Major oil stocks and index funds jumped in premarket trading on Monday after the U.S. announced plans to blockade vessels linked to Iranian ports following the collapse of weekend talks with Tehran, pushing crude back above $100.Shares of&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BATL">Battalion Oil (BATL)</a> rose 30% in premarket trading, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TPET">Trio Petroleum (TPET)</a> gained 18%,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EONR">EON Resources (EONR)</a> climbed 14%,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/INDO">Indonesia Energy (INDO)</a> advanced 8%, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund (USO)</a> added 7%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Hormuz Blockade Pushes Oil Back Above $100</h2>Oil surged after the U.S. said it would begin blockading vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz that had stopped at Iranian ports or were headed there, following the collapse of weekend talks with Tehran in Islamabad.&nbsp;West Texas Intermediate crude rose 7.1% to $103, while Brent crude climbed 6.7% to $102.U.S. Central Command said enforcement of the maritime restrictions would begin at 10 a.m. ET on Monday, targeting the shipping of Iranian exports without applying to all traffic through the waterway. U.S. President Donald Trump said the action would be “very effective,” while also warning that Washington could resume limited strikes if Iran resisted the move, The Wall Street Journal&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/trump-weighs-limited-strikes-on-iran-after-talks-collapse-71908883">noted</a>.Iran’s military adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Mohsen Rezaee, said Tehran “will not allow” the embargo and warned the country retains leverage to respond.On Sunday, two empty crude tankers attempted to transit the Strait of Hormuz into the Persian Gulf but made last-minute U-turns as U.S.-Iran peace negotiations broke down, according to a Bloomberg&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-12/two-supertankers-u-turn-in-hormuz-as-us-iran-talks-break-down">report</a>.<h2 class="st-heading-2">OPEC Report In Focus After Hormuz Disruptions</h2>With traffic through Hormuz constrained, alternative export corridors have become increasingly important. Saudi Arabia said it restored full capacity through the East-West pipeline to the Red Sea port of Yanbu and resumed output from the Manifa field after earlier Iranian strikes disrupted operations.Meanwhile, the producer group OPEC is scheduled to release its monthly market report later Monday, which may provide updated estimates of supply disruptions across the Middle East's energy infrastructure.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Hormuz Risks Push $140 Oil Scenario Back In Focus</h2>Commonwealth Bank of Australia said the blockade directly threatens roughly 1.7 million barrels per day of Iranian crude exports that passed through the Strait last month. The firm added that physical-delivery benchmarks have already seen oil trade above $140 per barrel in forward scenarios, according to a Wall Street Journal&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/commodities-futures/oil-climbs-as-u-s-iran-peace-talks-fail-u-s-navy-starts-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz-2a16a7b1">report</a>.Additionally, TD Securities said the restrictions could remove close to 2 million barrels per day of Iranian supply that had continued to flow despite earlier conflict-related disruptions.“This would increase crude oil deficit to over 5 million barrels per day,” TD Securities said, adding that the timeline to record-low onshore inventories could shift forward to July rather than August.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analysts Say Hormuz Risk Is Structural And Real</h2>Phillip Nova senior market analyst Priyanka Sachdeva said, “The market reaction underscores a simple but powerful reality: Hormuz risk is not theoretical; it is structural, and it is real,” she said.However, ING said prices have not risen any further because diplomatic engagement has not fully broken down. “At least the Iranian delegation showed up in Islamabad, and the alternative of renewed destruction of energy infrastructure in the region has so far been avoided,” they said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Do Retail Traders Feel About Energy Stocks?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward USO and INDO was ‘extremely bearish’, though message activity diverged with ‘high’ volume in USO and ‘low’ volume in INDO. Sentiment toward TPET was also ‘bearish’ amid ‘low’ message volume, while EONR drew ‘extremely bearish’ sentiment alongside ‘extremely low’ activity.&nbsp;In contrast, BATL stood out as the only name with ‘bullish’ sentiment amid ‘high’ message volume.Over the past year, BATL has led the group with gains of 183%, followed by EONR, up 89%, and USO, up 80%. INDO posted a more gain of 5%, while TPET lagged peers, declining 37% over the same period.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/spacex-ipo-prediction-markets-delay-june-tesla-influencer-gains-merger/cZJFp6YRIMV">SpaceX IPO: Prediction Markets Increasingly Bet Listing Beyond June — Tesla Retail Influencer Sees Gains ‘In Lockstep’ After Merger</a>

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USO, BATL, TPET Jump Premarket As US-Iran Talks Collapse Triggers Hormuz Risks Again — Analysts Flag $140 Oil Scenario

Crude prices climbed back above $100, with WTI up 7.1% to $103 and Brent rising 6.7% to $102.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>USO gained 2%, INDO rose 1%, BATL added 3% and EONR climbed 5%, while TPET was the sole decliner, falling 4%.</li><li>WTI crude rose 3.2% to $97 per barrel and Brent gained 3.5% to $98 as shipping uncertainty returned to focus.</li><li>Goldman Sachs lowered its near-term crude outlook, forecasting Brent at $90 and WTI at $87 for the current quarter.</li></ul>Major oil stocks and index funds climbed in premarket trading on Thursday as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz resurfaced, putting the U.S.-Iran ceasefire under pressure.The United States Oil Fund rose 2% in premarket trading, while Indonesia Energy gained 1%, Battalion Oil added 3% and EON Resources climbed 5%. Trio Petroleum was the lone laggard, falling 4%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Warning Raises Stakes For Strait Of Hormuz&nbsp;</h2>Oil markets remained cautious after renewed military activity in the region and conflicting signals about tanker movement through the Strait of Hormuz.West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose about 3.2% to $97 per barrel, while Brent crude gained 3.5% to $98.U.S. President Donald Trump said on&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116372694697146221">Truth Social</a> that “All U.S. Ships, Aircraft, and Military Personnel … will remain in place in, and around, Iran, until such time as the REAL AGREEMENT reached is fully complied with,” warning that if it is not, “the ‘Shootin’ Starts,’ bigger, and better, and stronger than anyone has ever seen before.”&nbsp;Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency reported tanker traffic through the waterway had been halted following Israeli strikes in Lebanon, though U.S. Vice President JD Vance said there were signs the strait was beginning to reopen.&nbsp;Two fully laden Chinese oil tankers were approaching the passage Thursday and could become among the first vessels to transit since the ceasefire announcement, although traffic remains limited. Meanwhile, the White House confirmed direct U.S.-Iran talks are scheduled for Saturday in Islamabad.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Goldman Sachs Cuts Near-Term Oil Price Forecast</h2>Goldman Sachs adjusted its near-term crude outlook following the ceasefire announcement, citing reduced geopolitical risk premiums and tentative signs of improving oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.The bank now expects Brent crude to average $90 per barrel in the current quarter and WTI to average $87. Forecasts for the third quarter remained unchanged at $82 for Brent and $77 for WTI, while fourth-quarter estimates stand at $80 for Brent and $75 for WTI.However, Goldman said a renewed disruption scenario involving 2 million barrels per day of supply losses later this year could lift Brent prices toward $115 per barrel.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Oil Supply Recovery Likely To Be Partial</h2>Analysts also cautioned that even with diplomatic progress, supply conditions are unlikely to normalize quickly.“The conditional two-week ceasefire is already showing signs of faltering,” analysts at Kpler said, adding that structural supply challenges remain unresolved despite a temporary easing in logistics pressure.ANZ Research said only a partial recovery in oil supply is likely in the near term due to infrastructure damage, export bottlenecks and financing constraints across parts of the Middle East energy system. They warned that if output recovery stalls, crude prices could remain above $100 per barrel, increasing the risk of inventory drawdowns and tighter supply beyond 2026.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Do Retail Traders Feel About Energy Stocks?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment on USO and INDO was ‘extremely bearish’, with message volume ‘high’ for USO and ‘low’ for INDO. Sentiment on TPET was ‘bearish’ with ‘low’ message volume, while BATL stood out as ‘bullish’ amid ‘high’ message volume. Retail sentiment on EONR remained ‘extremely bearish’ with ‘extremely low’ message volume.Over the past year, BATL led gains with a 175% surge, followed by USO rising 97%, EONR advancing 64%, and INDO climbing 46%, while TPET was the lone decliner, falling 55% over the same period.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/sls-stock-rises-ahead-of-cancer-summit-phase-3-aml-trial-in-focus/cZJgztGRIra">SLS Stock Rises Premarket Ahead Of Cancer Summit This Month – Investors Eye Phase 3 AML Trial Milestone</a>

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USO, INDO, BATL Stocks Rise Premarket As Trump Warning Jolts Oil — Goldman Says $115 Scenario Is Back On Table

Trump said U.S. military personnel would remain around Iran until a broader agreement is fully complied with, warning escalation could follow otherwise.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Crude dropped below $100 per barrel following a two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz.</li><li>Brent crude fell 16% to $94, while West Texas Intermediate dropped 15% to $95.</li><li>Analysts said the ceasefire reduces near-term escalation risks but leaves uncertainty around navigation and transit conditions through the Strait unresolved.</li></ul>Major oil stocks and index funds slid in premarket trading on Wednesday after crude prices plunged below $100 a barrel, following the U.S. and Iran's agreement on a temporary ceasefire aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund (USO)</a> fell 11%, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/INDO">Indonesia Energy (INDO)</a> dropped 12%,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TPET">Trio Petroleum (TPET)</a> slid 26%,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BATL">Battalion Oil (BATL)</a> declined 24%, and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EONR">EON Resources (EONR)</a> fell 13% in premarket trading.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Crude Falls Below $100 After US-Iran Ceasefire Deal</h2>Brent crude dropped 16%, trading near $94 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate slid 15% to $95, marking one of the worst drops since the early phase of the conflict. The selloff followed a conditional two-week ceasefire agreement to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries roughly one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas flows.Trading activity surged immediately after the announcement, with roughly 240,000 Brent contracts changing hands in the first hour, far above typical early-session turnover, Bloomberg&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-07/latest-oil-market-news-and-analysis-for-april-8">noted</a>.U.S. President Donald Trump said the pause in hostilities would allow a broader agreement “to be finalized and consummated,” provided Tehran restores safe transit through the waterway.The near-closure of the strait during the conflict has already cut output from key Middle Eastern producers by more than 9 million barrels per day in April, according to U.S. government estimates. Over 800 vessels remain stranded across the region after weeks of disruption, according to a Bloomberg&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-08/shipowners-eye-hormuz-ceasefire-window-for-800-trapped-vessels">report</a>.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analysts Warn Shipping Uncertainty Remains</h2>Analysts said the agreement eases the risk of immediate escalation but leaves uncertainty about how to navigate the Strait of Hormuz unresolved. Michelle Brouhard, head of policy and geopolitical risks at Kpler, said the ceasefire “has reinforced the Strait of Hormuz's role as both a strategic pressure point and a bargaining lever,” adding that a structured toll corridor mediated by Oman could generate $5 billion to $8 billion annually if formalized, Dow Jones Newswires&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tradingview.com/news/DJN_DN20260408001769:0/">reported</a>.Claus Vistesen, analyst at Pantheon Macroeconomics, said, “Despite the markets welcoming the cease-fire, Iran will still likely restrict traffic through the Strait of Hormuz,” adding that Tehran has learned it can apply “significant pressure on the U.S. via its control over the strait.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">Ceasefire Is First Step Toward Peace Deal</h2>Commonwealth Bank of Australia said the ceasefire could mark an early step toward a broader resolution to the conflict, adding that progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz indicates “genuine movement toward a peace agreement.”Meanwhile, Matt Britzman, senior analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, said: “The return of free-flowing traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, without any Iranian tolls or controls, feels essential if oil prices are going to start trending back toward levels we saw before the conflict began.”Saxo Bank added that uncertainty around navigation rules, infrastructure damage assessments, and insurance constraints means supply chains “may take longer to normalize than the headline move in oil suggests.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Do Retail Traders Feel About Energy Stocks?&nbsp;</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for USO and TPET was ‘bearish’, with USO seeing ‘high’ message volume and TPET ‘low’ message volume. Sentiment for INDO and EONR was ‘extremely bearish’ amid ‘extremely low’ message volume, while BATL stood out with ‘extremely bullish’ sentiment alongside ‘high’ message volume.Over the past year, BATL surged 213%, while USO rose 109%, EONR gained 89%, and INDO climbed 58%, whereas TPET declined 50%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/hims-stock-jumps-premarket-ceo-targets-100k-wegovy-after-novo-truce/cZJOsucRIqn">HIMS Stock Jumps Premarket: CEO Targets 100K Monthly Wegovy Push After Novo Nordisk Truce</a>

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USO, TPET, BATL Plunge Premarket As US-Iran Ceasefire Drags Oil Back Below $100 — Analysts See Lingering Shipping Risks

Major oil stocks and index funds slid in premarket trading on Wednesday after crude prices plunged below $100 a barrel, following the U.S. and Iran's agreement on a temporary ceasefire aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Trading volumes surged after the announcement, with nearly 240,000 Brent contracts changing hands in the first hour.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Crude held above $110 ahead of Trump’s deadline tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz in the conflict’s sixth week.</li><li>USO, INDO, TPET and EONR each gained about 2%, while BATL edged marginally higher before the open.</li><li>Analysts said crude is no longer trading traditional supply-demand signals, warning that infrastructure damage could sideline barrels for months.</li></ul>Major oil stocks and index funds rose in premarket trading on Tuesday as crude held above $110 ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with traders bracing for escalation risks in the sixth week of the conflict.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund (USO)</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/INDO">Indonesia Energy (INDO)</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TPET">Trio Petroleum (TPET)</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EONR">EON Resources (EONR)</a> each rose about 2%, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BATL">Battalion Oil (BATL)</a> edged marginally higher in premarket trading.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Oil Holds Above $110 Ahead Of Trump Deadline</h2>Brent crude traded near $111.41 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate hovered around $114.98, extending gains after rising for a third consecutive session as markets reacted to renewed threats targeting Iranian infrastructure if U.S. demands are not met before Tuesday evening’s deadline.Trump said negotiations with Iran are “going well” but warned the U.S. military could destroy Iranian bridges and power plants if transit through the waterway is not restored. Iran has warned it would respond to such strikes by escalating attacks on regional energy infrastructure.A retail&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/StocktwitsPolls/message/649504957">poll</a> on Stocktwits showed that 77% of respondents do not expect the U.S. and Iran to reach a ceasefire before the deadline, compared with 23% who expect a deal, based on 9,300 votes, underscoring skepticism among traders as negotiations remain uncertain ahead of the cutoff.Currently in its sixth week, the conflict has already triggered one of the largest disruptions to global oil markets in recent times. Saudi Arabia also raised its May official selling price to Asia to a record $19.5 above regional benchmarks.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Oil Now Trading Geopolitics, Not Fundamentals</h2>Analysts said the latest escalation signals that crude is no longer reacting primarily to traditional supply-demand fundamentals. Priyanka Sachdeva, analyst at Phillip Nova, said that infrastructure damage could sideline barrels for months even if hostilities ease, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/commodities-futures/iran-war-will-keep-oil-prices-high-through-2q-westpac-says-52d108a9">report</a> by The Wall Street Journal.“Oil is no longer trading supply and demand; it’s trading deadlines and detonations,” Sachdeva said, adding that structural tightness is building beneath the geopolitical headlines and that even Washington’s “energy dominance” cannot fully offset lost Middle East supply in the near term.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Supply Losses Could Reach 1.8 Billion Barrels</h2>Investment research firm HFI Research said the global oil market may already be approaching a critical threshold if disruptions tied to the Strait of Hormuz persist, estimating the world is currently losing roughly 11 million barrels per day of crude flows during the outage.The firm said cumulative supply losses could reach 1.2 billion barrels under an April ceasefire scenario, 1.5 billion barrels if disruptions extend through May, and 1.8 billion barrels if the conflict continues into June, warning that the market’s breaking point may arrive sooner than many analysts expect.U.S. commercial crude inventories are projected to remain near 435 million barrels by the end of June, only modestly above operational minimum levels, while Strategic Petroleum Reserve releases are expected to cushion part of the drawdown.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Do Retail Traders Feel About Energy Stocks?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward USO was ‘bearish’ amid ‘normal’ message volume and toward TPET was ‘bearish’ amid ‘extremely low’ message volume. Sentiment toward BATL was ‘bullish’ amid ‘high’ message volume, while INDO and EONR were ‘extremely bearish’ amid ‘extremely low’ message volume.Over the past year, BATL surged 253%, EONR climbed 111%, USO advanced 105%, and INDO rose 52%, while TPET declined 52% over the same period.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/tesla-stock-slips-premarket-ark-buys-14m-dip/cZJJmpBRIpT">Tesla Stock Slips Premarket: Cathie Wood’s Ark Maintains Conviction With $14M Dip Buy Even As Bears Get Louder</a>

Over the past year, BATL surged 253%, EONR climbed 111%, and USO advanced 105%. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

USO, INDO, TPET Climb Premarket: Retail Bets Against Iran Ceasefire Before Trump Deadline, Analysts Warn Massive Supply Hit

A Stocktwits poll showed 77% of retail traders do not expect a ceasefire before the deadline, underscoring skepticism ahead of the cutoff.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>EON Resources declined 6%, Trio Petroleum (TPET) dropped roughly 3%, while Indonesia Energy (INDO) and the&nbsp;United States Oil Fund (USO) slipped 1 % in premarket trading.</li><li>Brent crude was at $109.27 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate traded around $107 after reports that the U.S, Iran, and mediators were in talks of a potential 45-day ceasefire that may lead to the end of the conflict.&nbsp;</li><li>Analysts said recent statements from Trump&nbsp;have lifted the risk premium across crude markets and intensified demand for immediately deliverable barrels</li></ul>Major oil stocks and index funds dropped in premarket trading on Monday amid a reported plan for a 45-day ceasefire between the U.S and Iran, put together by Pakistan, effective immediately, and President Donald Trump's threats over the weekend for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.Shares of EON Resources (<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EONR">EONR</a>) declined 6%, Trio Petroleum (<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TPET">TPET</a>) dropped roughly 3%, while <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/INDO">Indonesia Energy (INDO)</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund (USO)</a> slipped 1 % in premarket trading.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Crude Slides Despite Ongoing Hormuz Disruptions</h2>Brent crude was at $109.27 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate traded around $107 after <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/06/iran-war-us-tehran-ceasefire-talks">reports</a> that the U.S, Iran, and mediators were in talks of a potential 45-day ceasefire that may lead to the end of the conflict.Over the weekend, Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s power plants and bring “Hell” to the country starting Tuesday.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Summer To See Very Elevated Gas Prices</h2>Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said on <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/GasBuddyGuy/status/2040629694492516730">X</a> that&nbsp;attacks on refining capacity are likely to take longer to restore than the Strait and risk higher fuel prices globally for longer.&nbsp;“Coupled with Ukraine attacks on Russian refineries, this summer could see very elevated prices compared to early-year expectations,”&nbsp;De Haan said.Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank, said in an April 3 post on <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/Ole_S_Hansen/status/2039779716605841871">X</a> that&nbsp;“Recent statements from President Trump have shifted expectations toward a more prolonged disruption, with no clear timeline for reopening key shipping lanes. This has lifted the risk premium across crude markets and intensified demand for immediately deliverable barrels,”“In a market where spot and prompt barrels trade at substantial premiums due to supply disruptions and logistical constraints, this difference in timing makes WTI appear temporarily more expensive,” Hansen said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">OPEC Push To Support Stability</h2>On April 5, the eight Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)+ countries, namely Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.opec.org/pr-detail/1756597-5-april-2026.html">decided</a> to implement a production adjustment of 206 thousand barrels of oil per day from the 1.65 million barrels per day additional voluntary adjustments announced in April 2023.The adjustment will be implemented in May, and the 1.65 million barrels per day may be returned, in part or in full, on a gradual basis and subject to evolving market conditions.The countries said, “Any actions undermining energy supply security, whether through attacks on infrastructure or disruption of international maritime routes, increase market volatility.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, sentiment for ‘BATL’ was in ‘bullish’ territory, EONR was ‘extremely bearish’, while USO and TPET remained ‘bearish’.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/barrick-stock-falls-overnight-after-slowdown-in-pakistan-project/cZJ4Q11RIoN">Barrick Mining Stock Slips: Pakistan Copper-Gold Project On Slow Burn Over Security Concerns</a>

EONR, TPET, INDO Drop As Iran Ceasefire Talks Emerge — But Analysts Warn Refinery Damage Could Keep Summer Oil Prices Elevated

Analyst said attacks on refining capacity are likely to take longer to restore than the Strait and risk higher fuel prices globally for longer.

EONR, BATL, TPET Drop As Iran Ceasefire Talks Emerge — But Analysts Warn Refinery Damage Could Keep Summer Oil Prices Elevated

Analyst said attacks on refining capacity are likely to take longer to restore than the Strait and risk higher fuel prices globally for longer

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>BATL jumped 42%, TPET gained 18%, EONR rose 17%, INDO advanced 6%, and USO climbed 7% in premarket trading.</li><li>Brent crude traded near $108 per barrel and WTI hovered around $106.</li><li>Trump said the U.S. would hit Iran “extremely hard” over the next two to three weeks and suggested the strait would reopen only after the war ends.</li></ul>Major oil stocks and index funds surged in premarket trading on Thursday as crude surged following U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning of intensified strikes on Iran, dimming hopes for a near-term reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BATL">Battalion Oil (BATL)</a> rocketed 42%,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TPET">Trio Petroleum (TPET)</a> jumped 18%,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EONR">EON Resources (EONR)</a> gained 17%,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/INDO">Indonesia Energy (INDO)</a> rose 6%, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund</a> (USO) advanced 7% in premarket trading.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Oil Rises Above $105 As Hormuz Risks Persist</h2>Brent crude traded near $108 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate hovered around $106 after U.S. President Donald Trump warned the conflict with Iran would intensify. In a late-night White House address, he said the U.S. would hit Iran “extremely hard” over the next two to three weeks and added the Strait of Hormuz would reopen “naturally” once the war ends, without giving a timeline.&nbsp;Crude had eased earlier this week on hopes of a near-term resolution, but the latest remarks revived concerns about prolonged hostilities and possible strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, even as Trump said the conflict was “very close” to completion.The effective closure of Hormuz continues to restrict flows of crude, gas and refined fuels, keeping Brent more than 40% above pre-war levels and sustaining inflation worries. Trump also warned the U.S. could “blow up Iranian infrastructure, including power plants,” if transit through the strait is not restored.Meanwhile, the UAE has joined calls for the UN to authorize action to reopen the route, while China and Pakistan urged safeguards for shipping. Iran said it would not reopen the waterway under pressure, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi saying Tehran and Oman would decide its future. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps also dismissed Washington’s stance as “absurd displays.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analysts See Path Toward $110 Oil</h2>Analysts said the latest escalation signals reinforce near-term upside risks for crude, even if shipping disruptions eventually ease. Trump’s threat is “injecting fresh uncertainty into energy markets,” two members of ING Group’s commodities strategy team said in a note. They added that even if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz resumes, a return to pre-war market conditions is likely to be slow as upstream production restarts, logistics normalization and inventory rebuilding take time, WSJ&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/commodities-futures/oil-falls-on-prospects-of-quick-end-to-u-s-iran-conflict-2c9609d3">noted</a>.Meanwhile, analysts at online trading platform&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://xs.com">XS.com</a> said oil could “easily top $110 a barrel again in the near term,” noting that traders appear to be building positions in anticipation of further supply disruptions following Trump’s comments. They added that the market has yet to fully price in the risk of a broader Middle East escalation and that near-term upside risks outweigh downside&nbsp;risks.<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://xs.com">XS.com</a> also said that the medium-term outlook is more balanced, as expectations for further Federal Reserve interest-rate increases could strengthen the dollar and pressure commodities priced in the currency. They said crude’s trajectory beyond the immediate conflict will depend on how the global economy absorbs the impact of tighter financial conditions.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Do Retail Traders Feel About Energy Stocks?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment on USO, TPET and EONR was ‘bearish’, with message volume ‘normal’, ‘extremely low’ and ‘low’, respectively. Sentiment on INDO was ‘extremely bearish’ with ‘extremely low’ message volume, while BATL stood out as ‘bullish’ amid ‘normal’ activity.Over the past year, BATL surged 187%, while USO and EONR each gained 61%. INDO rose 18%, while TPET declined 52%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/liberation-day-tariffs-one-year-ge-de-mmm-stocks/cZ7xNdYRIFD">One Year After Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs, GE And Deere Emerge As Only Big Manufacturing Winners</a>

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a ceremony for newly sworn-in U.S. Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin at the White House on March 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

USO, BATL, TPET Jump Premarket After Trump Says Hormuz Will Reopen ‘Naturally’ Without Timeline: Analysts See Oil Topping $110 Again

The closure of Hormuz has kept Brent more than 40% above pre-war levels, sustaining concerns about inflation and energy supply risks.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>BATL surged 245%, EONR 116% and USO 84% in the latest quarter, each posting record quarterly gains.</li><li>Brent crude slipped below $100 and WTI traded near $97 after Trump signaled the U.S. could exit the Iran conflict within two to three weeks.</li><li>Analysts said the war premium is easing but warned global supply deficits and disrupted shipping flows could keep crude markets tight for weeks or months.</li></ul>Major oil stocks and index funds traded lower in premarket trading on Wednesday as crude retreated below $100 after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled that the Iran conflict may end within weeks, easing war-premium fears even with the Strait of Hormuz still largely shut.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BATL">Battalion Oil (BATL)</a> declined 11%, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EONR">EON Resources (EONR)</a> dropped 9%, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TPET">Trio Petroleum (TPET)</a> fell 6%, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/INDO">Indonesia Energy (INDO)</a> lost 4%, while the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund (USO)</a> slipped 3% in premarket trading.Over the latest quarter, BATL surged 245%, EONR rose 116% USO gained 84%, with each stock marking&nbsp;its best quarter on record. INDO advanced 74%, its strongest quarterly performance since June 2024, while TPET fell 13%, extending its fourth straight quarter of declines.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Crude Slides Despite Ongoing Hormuz Disruptions</h2>Brent crude slipped below $100 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate traded around $97 after Trump said the U.S. could leave Iran within two to three weeks and indicated that an agreement with Tehran may be reached but was not necessary for the conflict to end.&nbsp;Oil futures closed the first quarter with record gains, with West Texas Intermediate rising $43.96 per barrel, or 77%, its biggest dollar increase on record and biggest gain since the second quarter of 2020. Brent crude climbed $57.50, or 94% in the quarter,&nbsp;also marking its largest dollar gain on record and its steepest percentage gain since the third quarter of 1990.The president is scheduled to address the nation at 9 p.m. ET to provide an update, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.The effective closure of the strait has choked off supplies of crude oil and gas to global markets and raised concerns about renewed inflationary pressure, with U.S. gasoline prices topping $4 per gallon for the first time since August 2022.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran had received messages from the U.S. Middle East envoy but that no formal negotiations were underway, while the country has insisted on maintaining sovereignty over the strategic waterway. Trump said the U.S. could leave responsibility for reopening the chokepoint to other countries.Meanwhile, the UAE has urged the U.S. and military in Europe and Asia to form a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force and is prepared to support such an operation, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/uae-iran-war-strait-of-hormuz-9836ecbb">report</a> by The Wall Street Journal. China and Pakistan also called for an immediate ceasefire and safeguards for shipping through the waterway.<h2 class="st-heading-2">War Premium Starts To Ease, But Supply Risks Persist</h2>Spartan Capital said, “I think the oil market is going to dictate the end of this war,” warning that if crude climbs to $125 or $130 and stays there, “it’s going to cause havoc for the economy.” He added that even unconfirmed signals about a possible timeline for the conflict are already weighing on prices, WSJ&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/commodities-futures/oil-rises-amid-ongoing-middle-east-tensions-9d9c9218">noted</a>.Forex.com said the relief move in crude may prove temporary. “Until the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively shut for the U.S. and its allies, the global energy shock is not going to go away.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, Societe Generale expects a global oil supply deficit of 8.75 million barrels per day to persist through April even if hostilities ease by mid-month, saying Gulf producers must restore output, tankers must move barrels to refining hubs and infrastructure such as compressors and treatment plants must be brought back online. However, the firm noted that the process could take weeks to several months.IG said any de-escalation is unlikely to quickly restore flows through Hormuz, which keeps the market tight and limits downside in crude.Priyanka Sachdeva, senior market analyst at Phillip Nova, said markets are already shifting from panic-driven buying toward more tactical positioning. “The market has already priced in major geopolitical risks,” she said, adding that further upside now depends on actual supply losses rather than threats alone.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Do Retail Traders Feel About Energy Stocks?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around oil was mostly negative, with USO, TPET and EONR showing ‘bearish’ sentiment amid ‘normal’ to ‘low’ message volume, while INDO registered ‘extremely bearish’ sentiment alongside ‘extremely low’ activity. BATL, however, stood out with ‘bullish’ sentiment amid ‘high’ message volume.Over the past year, BATL surged 200%, EONR rose 73%, USO gained 64% and INDO advanced 24%, while TPET declined 50%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/tesla-stock-rises-premarket-q1-deliveries-eyed-for-break-in-2-year-delivery-slump/cZ7Hh17RIni">Tesla Stock Rises Premarket: All Eyes On Q1 Delivery Print As Investors Look For Signs Of Break In 2-Year Delivery Slump</a>

USO, BATL, EONR Slide Premarket After Record Quarter As Trump Signals Iran Exit Timeline: Analysts Say Oil Risks Still Linger

Oil still logged historic quarterly gains, with WTI up 77% and Brent up 94%, their biggest dollar increases on record.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Officials reportedly said reopening the chokepoint could extend the conflict beyond a four- to six-week timeline, with allies potentially taking the lead in restoring shipping access.</li><li>The USS Tripoli, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and elements of the 82nd Airborne entered the region, with up to 10,000 additional troops under consideration.</li><li>U.S. gasoline prices stood at $3.99 per gallon and diesel at $5.25 per gallon, underscoring ongoing pressure from disruptions in the Middle East.</li></ul>Major oil stocks and index funds traded lower in overnight trading heading into Tuesday as crude eased after reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is prepared to end military operations against Iran, even with shipping through the Strait of Hormuz still restricted.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TPET">Trio Petroleum (TPET)</a> fell about 5%,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BATL">Battalion Oil (BATL)</a> declined roughly 3%,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EONR">EON Resources (EONR)</a> dropped around 3%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund (USO)</a> slipped about 2%, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/INDO">Indonesia Energy (INDO)</a> lost nearly 2%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Crude Eases Amid Signs Of Iran War Wind-Down</h2>Global benchmark Brent crude fell about 0.82% to $111.85 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate declined roughly 0.62% to $102.24 after The Wall Street Journal reported, citing administration officials, that Trump is willing to wind down military operations against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed.Officials reportedly said reopening the chokepoint could extend the conflict beyond the administration’s expected four-to-six-week timeline, with Washington instead aiming to complete strikes on Iran’s naval and missile capabilities before shifting responsibility for restoring shipping access to allies. The Strait typically carries roughly one-fifth of global oil flows, and traffic slowed sharply after Iran mined the waterway and threatened tankers.Meanwhile, the USS Tripoli, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and elements of the 82nd Airborne Division have entered the region, with officials also apparently considering deploying up to 10,000 additional troops and a possible operation to secure Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Oil War Premium Starts To Fade</h2>Stephen Innes, managing partner at SPI Asset Management, said “the U.S. stepping back from physically reopening the artery means the market now has to price a world where the blockage lingers, but the war premium fades at the margin,” according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tradingview.com/news/DJN_SN20260330016746:0/">report</a> from MarketWatch.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Tim Waterer, chief market analyst at KCM Trade, said an end to hostilities would support sentiment, but risks tied to disruption in the Strait remain significant. “The short-term view is that an end to the war would be a welcome development,” Waterer said. “But if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, this leaves global energy markets susceptible to further supply disruptions,” Bloomberg&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-30/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-live-updates">noted</a>.Garfield Reynolds of MLIV said “investors are seriously leaning into hopes for a path toward peace,” adding that now optimism is triumphing in the “short term at the least.” On the other hand, Dilin Wu, strategist at Pepperstone, said it was “premature” to read the latest headlines as a sign that the conflict is ending.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Fuel Prices Stay Elevated Nationwide</h2>Patrick De Haan, petroleum analyst at GasBuddy, said the most common gasoline price in the U.S. stood at $3.99 per gallon, up $0.3 from the prior week, while the national median price was $3.79 per gallon.California recorded the highest average gasoline price at $5.82, followed by Hawaii at $5.41 and Washington at $5.27, while Oklahoma posted the lowest average at $3.21, ahead of Kansas at $3.25 and Nebraska at $3.27.&nbsp;Diesel prices also remained elevated, with the national median reaching $5.25 per gallon, up $0.26 from the prior week, reflecting continued pressure across refined product markets as shipping disruptions in the Middle East ripple through global supply chains.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Do Stocktwits Users Feel About Energy Stocks?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward USO was ‘neutral’ amid ‘normal’ message volume, while INDO and TPET drew ‘extremely low’ message volume with sentiment ‘extremely bearish’ and ‘bearish’, respectively. BATL saw ‘extremely bullish’ sentiment amid ‘high’ message volume, whereas EONR reflected ‘bearish’ sentiment with ‘low’ message volume.Over the past year, BATL surged about 325%, EONR climbed roughly 99%, USO gained around 74%, and INDO rose about 39%, while TPET declined nearly 38%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/dow-sp500-nasdaq-futures-rise-trump-iran-war-wind-down-uso-mu-tsla-nke-intc/cZEPiuMRINs">Dow, S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq Futures Flip Higher After Trump Signals Iran War Wind-Down: Why USO, MU, TSLA, NKE, INTC Are Trending</a>

USO, BATL, TPET Slide Overnight On Signs Iran Crisis May Be Ending: Analysts Say War Premium Fading, But Supply Risks Remain

Analysts said markets are pricing a fading war premium but warned supply risks remain if Hormuz stays constrained.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Brent climbed as much as 3.7% to $116.75, staying on track for a record monthly gain after a 60% surge in March, while WTI briefly moved above $100.</li><li>The escalation followed Houthi missile launches toward Israel and Iran’s restrictions on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.</li><li>The U.S. reportedly deployed additional troops to the region, while talks around securing enriched uranium from Iran raised concerns about potential deeper military involvement.</li></ul>Major oil stocks and index funds traded higher early Monday as crude surged after Iran-backed Houthi militants entered the Middle East conflict and additional U.S. troops moved into the region, raising fears the widening war could further disrupt global energy supplies.Battalion Oil (BATL) surged over 7%, EON Resources (EONR) gained about 2%, Trio Petroleum (TPET) rose roughly 1%, the United States Oil Fund (USO) added about 1%, while Indonesia Energy (INDO) edged marginally lower.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Brent Tops $116 As Middle East War Escalates</h2>Global benchmark Brent crude climbed as much as 3.7% to $116.75 a barrel and remained on track for a record monthly gain after rising about 60% in March. West Texas Intermediate briefly traded above $100 before trimming gains.The move followed missile launches by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militants toward Israel over the weekend. The group said it would “continue operations” until attacks on Iran and its proxy forces cease, opening a new front in a conflict now in its fifth week.Iran has also restricted most traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which previously carried roughly 15 million barrels per day of crude and about 5 million barrels per day of refined products. U.S. President Donald Trump said Tehran allowed additional tankers to pass as a goodwill gesture. Trump also&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ft.com/content/3bd9fb6c-2985-4d24-b86b-23b7884031f5?syn-25a6b1a6=1">told</a> the Financial Times that he wants to “take the oil in Iran” and could target the Kharg Island export hub.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Ground Operation Risks Grow In Iran War</h2>The U.S. has reportedly ordered thousands of additional troops into the region, raising concerns about a possible ground operation. Washington is also&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/trump-weighs-military-operation-to-extract-irans-uranium-37427c8b">apparently</a> weighing a plan to extract nearly 1,000 pounds of enriched uranium from Iran, a move that could place U.S. forces inside the country for days and potentially extend the conflict timeline.Meanwhile, the Houthis’ entry into the conflict introduces fresh risks to Red Sea shipping and to cargo flows routed through Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu export system, an increasingly important bypass following disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz. Israel’s Channel 12 separately reported Israeli troops would not participate if the United States launches a land operation inside Iran.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bonds Gain Appeal As Oil Surge Continues</h2>Ole Hansen of Saxo Bank&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/Ole_S_Hansen/status/2038517368104550592">said on X</a> that markets are starting to shift from reacting mainly to an inflation shock toward pricing a broader slowdown risk, with the change “beginning to lend support to both bonds and gold.”First Abu Dhabi Bank said the duration of the conflict will be critical for the macro outlook, warning that “the longer and more protracted the conflict is, the more structurally damaging and hawkish it will surely be for the macroeconomic outlook.” However, the bank still sees scope for a “short-term stagflation environment” if fighting eases in the coming weeks, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tradingview.com/news/DJN_DN20260330000955:0/">report</a> by Dow Jones Newswires.Meanwhile, LBBW said disruptions across energy markets could trim growth on both sides of the Atlantic by roughly 0.25 percentage points this year. Morgan Stanley said recent moves in inflation swaps already “reflect increasing downside risks to growth,” adding that those risks would likely rise further if energy prices continue climbing.Pimco said high-quality bonds are again becoming attractive portfolio stabilizers, noting that “this is a practical moment to consider rebalancing” for portfolios heavily tilted toward equities.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Do Stocktwits Users Feel About Energy Stocks?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment was mostly ‘bearish’ among energy stocks, with USO and EONR seeing ‘low’ message volume and INDO and TPET registering ‘extremely low’ activity. BATL stood out with ‘bullish’ sentiment and ‘normal’ message volume.Over the past year, BATL has surged about 382%, followed by EONR up roughly 127%, USO up around 61%, and INDO up about 46%, while TPET has declined by nearly 33%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/mark-cuban-roasts-elon-musk-work-will-be-optional-spacex-ipo-grok/cZER14cRIZ1">Will SpaceX IPO Prospectus Be Written By Grok? Mark Cuban Roasts Elon Musk Over His ‘Work Will Be Optional’ Claim</a>

Over the past year, BATL has surged about 382%, followed by EONR up roughly 127%, USO up around 61%, and INDO up about 46%, while TPET has declined by nearly 33%. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

USO, BATL, EONR Jump Premarket As Brent Tops $116 After Houthis Enter War: Morgan Stanley Flags ‘Increasing Downside Risks To Growth’

Analysts said markets are shifting from inflation concerns toward growth risks, with some noting that the shock is beginning to support bonds and gold.

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