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Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, utilities and energy, freight rail transportation, finance, manufacturing, and retailing services. It operates through the following segments: Insurance, Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC (BNSF), Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE), Pilot Travel Centers (PTC), Manufacturing, McLane, and Service and Retailing. The Insurance segment includes the underwriting of GEICO, Berkshire Hathaway Primary Group, and Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group. The BNSF segment involves the operation of railroad systems. The BHE segment focuses on regulated electric and gas utility, power generation and distribution, and real estate brokerage activities. The PTC segment consists of managing travel centers and marketing of wholesale fuel. The Manufacturing segment refers to industrial, consumer and building products, home building, and related financial services. The McLane segment covers the wholesale distribution of groceries and non-food items. The Service and Retailing segment relates to the provision of shared aircraft ownership programs, aviation pilot training, electronic components distribution, retailing businesses, automobile dealerships and trailer, and furniture leasing services. The company was founded by Oliver Chace in 1839 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

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Berkshire Hathaway is trending as investors debate the impact of Warren Buffett's transition away from active leadership and the company's decision to maintain record cash reserves rather than deploying capital into the current market rally. Community discussion centers on frustration over stagnant performance compared to broader indices, with many investors actively questioning the future direction of the conglomerate under CEO Greg Abel.

Algorand is a scalable, secure, and decentralized digital currency and smart contract platform. Its protocol uses a variation of Proof-of-Stake (PoS) called Pure PoS (PPoS) to secure the network and reach consensus on block production. Developers can build decentralized applications (dApps) using familiar programming languages, including Python, which Algorand supports natively. Its infrastructure enables various use cases, including payment systems, digital identity solutions, supply-chain tracking, and financial services. The protocol's architecture allows for tokenization of assets and the development of smart contracts, while its technical specifications support both retail users seeking basic transaction capabilities and enterprises requiring more, complex, blockchain solutions.

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Algorand is trending as members of the community point to recent Google research papers highlighting the protocol's post-quantum cryptography features as a potential long-term catalyst. While some investors remain cautious due to historical price performance, others are actively discussing institutional adoption narratives and technical developments as reasons to continue building their positions.

Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in developing novel therapy. It develops tecarfarin, a novel therapy with orphan drug indication, designed for the prevention of systemic thromboembolism of cardiac origin in patients with end-stage renal disease and atrial fibrillation. The company was founded by Quang X. Pham and Matthew K. Szot on January 25, 2022 and is headquartered in Ponte Vedra, FL.

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Cadrenal Therapeutics is trending as the community reacts to the announced preliminary design for the Phase 3 clinical trial of its lead candidate, CAD-1005, for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia. Investors are actively debating the company's long-term clinical prospects versus concerns regarding ongoing cash burn and the potential for future equity offerings.

Roku, Inc. engages in the provision of a streaming platform for television. It operates through the following segments: Platform and Devices. The Platform segment includes the sale of digital advertising and distribution of streaming services. The Devices segment is involved in the sale of streaming players, Roku-made televisions, smart home products and services, audio products, and related accessories. The company was founded by Anthony J. Wood in October 2002 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

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Roku Inc

Roku is trending following a strong quarterly earnings report that featured an EPS beat and raised full-year guidance, driven by significant momentum in its platform and advertising business. Investors and community members are actively debating the stock's long-term valuation and potential for further institutional upgrades, as the company reaches a milestone of 100 million streaming households.

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Avalanche (AVAX) is facing intense bearish sentiment and significant volatility, with community members expressing deep frustration over its weak performance compared to Bitcoin and other assets. While some traders view the current price drop as a long-term accumulation opportunity for RWA tokenization, others are actively panic-selling and calling for a broader crypto market exit amid fears of a deeper downturn.

AXT, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture and distribution of compound and single element semiconductor substrates. It also sells specialty material substrates and raw materials used to make substrates and other related products. The company was founded by Morris S. Young and Davis Zhang in 1986 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

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AXT Inc. is trending as investors debate whether the stock is a legitimate play on the critical indium phosphide supply chain bottleneck for AI infrastructure or an overvalued Chinese-led pump-and-dump scheme. Community discussion is polarized, with some highlighting high institutional interest and potential for parabolic gains, while critics point to massive insider selling, negative earnings, and concerns over significant upcoming share dilution.

Corvus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the development of immune modulator product candidates with the potential to treat solid cancers, T-cell lymphomas, autoimmune diseases, and infectious diseases. Its product pipeline includes B Cell Activator and Anti-CD73, Adenosine Production Inhibitor Anti-CD73, ITK Inhibitor, A2AR Inhibitor, Anti-CXCR2, and A2BR Inhibitor. The company was founded by Richard A. Miller, Peter A. Thompson, Joseph J. Buggy, and Erik Verner on January 27, 2014 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

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Venture Global, Inc. engages in the provision of United States liquefied natural gas sourced from resource rich North American natural gas basins. It operates through the following segments: Calcasieu Project, Plaquemines Project, CP2 Project, and Sales and shipping. The company was founded by Michael Sabel and Robert Pender in 2023 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

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Venture Global is trending as investors weigh the stock's long-term growth potential against market volatility driven by regional geopolitical tensions and evolving natural gas supply constraints. The community is actively debating whether the current price represents a buying opportunity ahead of upcoming earnings or if it will continue to trade in a range bound by persistent rumors regarding regional stability.

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Ardelyx, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the business of developing and commercializing biopharmaceutical products. The firm is also involved in developing a unique and innovative platform that enables the discovery of new biological mechanisms and pathways to develop potent and efficacious therapies that minimize the side effects and drug-drug interactions frequently encountered with traditional, systemically absorbed medicines. The company was founded by Dominique Charmot, Peter G. Schultz, and Jean M. Frechet in October 2007 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>President Trump expressed doubts about Iran being able to arrive at a deal, stating that there is a great amount of discord among their leaders.</li><li>He stated that there are probably three to four groups among the Iranian leadership, while adding that they may never come around to a negotiated settlement to the war.</li><li>Trump also dismissed the 60-day war powers deadline as unconstitutional, adding that it has never been used before.</li></ul>President Donald Trump on Friday reportedly warned that Iran has an option to either strike a deal with the U.S. or face a major military escalation.According to a CNN&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/01/world/live-news/iran-war-news?post-id=cmon513no00093b6umqzwex14">report</a>, President Trump told reporters at the White House that he was not satisfied with a new offer from Iran to end the war.“There are options. Do we want to go and just blast the hell out of them and finish them forever? Or do we want to try and make a deal. That’s the options,” he said.He also confirmed that he had received a briefing from the U.S. Central Command on Thursday regarding the military options currently available.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Says There Is Discord Among Iranian Leaders</h2>President Trump expressed doubts about Iran being able to arrive at a deal, stating that there is a great amount of discord among their leaders.“They’ve made strides, but I’m not sure if they ever get there,” he said, adding that while Iran wants to make a deal, he is not satisfied with it.Trump stated that there are probably three to four groups among the Iranian leadership, while adding that they may never come around to a negotiated settlement to the war.&nbsp;He also shot down concerns of Iran building a nuclear bomb.“If they were ever allowed to have a nuclear weapon, you would have problems the likes of which the world has never seen before, and it’s not going to happen,” he said.Trump also dismissed the 60-day war powers deadline as unconstitutional, adding that it has never been used before.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Iran Delivers New Proposal To US</h2>Meanwhile, Iran delivered a new proposal to the U.S. via Pakistan on Friday, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.irna.ir/news/86142591/Exclusive-Iran-submits-new-proposal-to-Pakistani-mediator">report</a> by the country’s state-run news agency, IRNA.The agency also added that Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei reiterated that ending the ongoing war and establishing peace remain Iran’s main objectives in its negotiations with the U.S.Baqaei also stated in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/IRIMFA_SPOX/status/2050084331087876124">post</a> on X on Friday that the U.S. attacks on Iran were not an act of self-defense, but aggression.“'Self-defense' against what? Was there any 'armed attack' by Iran to justify 'self defense'? Definitely not!” he said.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Baqaei_post_jpg_7f42618dc8.webp" alt="Esmaeil Baqaei's post on X" width="588" height="187"><figcaption>Esmaeil Baqaei's post on X | @IRIMFA_SPOX/X</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Crude Oil Prices Edge Lower</h2>Meanwhile, crude oil prices edged lower on Friday. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures expiring in June were down nearly 3%, hovering around $102 a barrel. Brent crude futures expiring in June fell 2% to hover around $108 a barrel.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF</a> (UCO) were down 3%.Meanwhile, U.S. equities were mixed in Friday’s midday trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was up 0.57%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 1.1%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) edged lower by 0.06%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF was in the ‘bullish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nasdaq-composite-best-month-6-years-big-tech-surge-fuels-rally/cZQVQ3nReek">Nasdaq Composite Posts Best Month In 6 Years As AI Boom Powers Tech Surge — Alphabet, Intel Stocks Power The Super Rally</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Trump Warns Iran's Options Are Either Make A Deal Or Face A Major Military Escalation

According to a CNN report, President Trump told reporters at the White House that he was not satisfied with a new offer from Iran to end the war.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>In comparison, the United States Oil Fund has gained 113%, and ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil has risen 147% this year.</li><li>Sky Quarry owns the sole oil refinery in Nevada, Foreland Refining Corp., which serves the regional energy market with a daily production capacity of 4,500 to 5,000 barrels.&nbsp;</li><li>The company has also recently sought to accelerate the development and commercialization of its PR Spring oil sands project in Utah, which is expected to add about 2,000 barrels per day of capacity.</li></ul>Sky Quarry Inc. (SKYQ), a Utah-based energy company, has seen its shares more than triple in value this year, benefiting from the conflict in the Middle East and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz that have not only boosted crude oil prices but also bolstered demand for domestic energy producers.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/skyq">SKYQ stock</a> has rallied more than 232% this year alone, far surpassing the gains of the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UsO">United States Oil Fund</a> (USO) and <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil </a>(UCO) energy exchange-traded funds.USO has climbed about 113% since the start of the year, while UCO has gained about 147%. Meanwhile, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/xle">Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund</a> (XLE) has gained about 34% in 2026.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/koyfin_20260501_120149893_png_7dffb0da2c.webp" alt="koyfin_20260501_120149893.png" width="1600" height="1000"></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is Sky Quarry?</h2>Sky Quarry is essentially an energy solutions company, primarily using technologies to recycle waste asphalt shingles into sustainable oil and materials, targeting waste dumped in landfills.However, the company also owns the sole oil refinery in Nevada. Sky Quarry acquired Foreland Refining Corp. in 2022, which operates the Eagle Springs refinery, which processes crude oil into products such as diesel, naphtha, vacuum gas oil, and asphalt. The facility serves the regional energy market and supports Nevada’s mining industry, with a daily production capacity of 4,500 to 5,000 barrels.Higher oil prices, driven by the ongoing war in Iran and the subsequent blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, have greatly benefited the company. At the time of writing, Brent crude oil prices are trading above $111 per barrel.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Sky Quarry Looks To Increase Production</h2>Sky Quarry, which has a market capitalization of about $22.4 million, has also recently sought partners via Request for Proposals (RFPs) to accelerate the development and commercialization of its PR Spring oil sands project in Utah.The fully permitted facility, spread across about 5,900 acres, is about an 180-million-barrel resource that already has over $50 million in investments. The site has prior feasibility backing and is expected to support about 1.5 million tons per year of processing capacity and about 2,000 barrels per day of heavy oil production.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Retail Stance On SKYQ</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around SKYQ stock has dipped from ‘bullish’ to ‘neutral’ territory over the past 24 hours amid ‘low’ message volumes.One bullish user recommended holding “tight” onto the stock.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Billionaire23/message/651957260</stembedurl>Another user said, “Realistically, this current market cap is laughable , this is only oil refinery company in whole of Nevada and with crude being over $100 this is real laughable. i dont see any real indication that oil will go down soon so this should get repriced very soon.”<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/modrica3/message/651953350</stembedurl>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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How A Little-Known Utah Energy Stock Is Crushing Every Big Oil ETF This Year

Sky Quarry has soared more than 232% in 2026, fueled by surging oil prices due to the war in Iran. 

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The Iranian Supreme Leader also stated in the letter that the country will guard its nuclear and missile capabilities.</li><li>He added that Iranians consider their nuclear and missile capabilities as their national capital, and touted that they will guard them like water, land, and air borders.</li><li>Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday stated that any attempts to blockade the country’s ports are doomed to fail.</li></ul>Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, reportedly said in a statement on Thursday that the Persian Gulf will see a “future without America.”Khamenei’s statement was posted in commemoration of the National Persian Gulf Day that celebrates the expulsion of Portuguese forces from the Strait of Hormuz in 1622.“Today, two months after the world’s biggest campaign and aggression in the region and America’s shameful failure in its own plan, a new chapter is emerging in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz,” Khamenei said, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://aje.news/txlhaf?update=4534511">report</a> by Al Jazeera.This also comes amid President Donald Trump’s plans to extend the blockade of Iranian ports until the country gives up its nuclear ambitions. “The blockade is somewhat more effective than the bombing. They are choking like a stuffed pig. And it is going to be worse for them. They can’t have a nuclear weapon,” Trump&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/29/trump-iran-nuclear-deal-blockade">told</a> Axios in an interview on Wednesday.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Khamenei Says Iran Will Guard Its Nuclear, Missile Capabilities</h2>The Iranian Supreme Leader also stated in the letter that the country will guard its nuclear and missile capabilities, flying in the face of President Trump’s demands from the Middle Eastern country.He added that Iranians consider their nuclear and missile capabilities as their national capital, and touted that they will guard them like water, land, and air borders.Khamenei also took a swipe at other countries in the region housing U.S. bases.“America’s puppet bases do not even have the strength and capacity to ensure their own security, let alone that there is any hope that America will provide security to its dependents and American-loving people in the region,” he said, according to the report.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Oil Prices Edge Lower After Rally</h2>Crude oil prices edged lower on Thursday after inching close to their all-time highs. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures expiring in June were down nearly 0.3%, hovering around $107 a barrel. Brent crude futures expiring in June fell 0.2% to hover around $110 a barrel.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF</a> (UCO) were down nearly 2% at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Iranian President Says Blockade Attempts Doomed To Fail</h2>Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday stated that any attempts to blockade the country’s ports are doomed to fail, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tasnimnews.ir/en/news/2026/04/30/3579105/any-attempt-to-impose-a-blockade-maritime-restrictions-on-iran-doomed-to-failure-president">report</a> by Tasnim News Agency.Pezeshkian also highlighted that sustainable security in the Strait of Hormuz depends on the withdrawal of foreign countries from the region as well as the cooperation of coastal countries in the Persian Gulf.Meanwhile, U.S. equities gained in Thursday’s pre-market trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was up 0.32%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 0.39%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.58%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF was in the ‘bullish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/amst-stock-plummets-after-6m-direct-offering-private-placement/cZBNwm2RePV">AMST Plummets 32% After Announcing $6M Concurrent Direct Offering, Private Placement</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Iran’s Supreme Leader Says Persian Gulf To See A ‘Future Without America’ As Trump Weighs Extended Iranian Port Blockade

According to a report by Al Jazeera, Khamenei stated that a new chapter is emerging in the Strait of Hormuz following the U.S.’ “shameful” failure in its Iran attacks.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Crude prices jumped, with Brent at $125 and WTI around $110, putting both benchmarks on track for a fourth consecutive month of gains.</li><li>Trump is reportedly reviewing potential military strike options against Iran.</li><li>The U.S. continues enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports, while reduced tanker movement through Hormuz has tightened global supply routes.</li></ul>Shares of the United States Oil Fund ETF (USO) are tracking a record year amid the ongoing US-Iran war, with oil prices jumping on fresh risks around the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly reviewed fresh military options targeting Iran.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">USO ETF</a> has already risen 128% so far this year. On Wednesday, shares climbed nearly 8% to $150.63.<h2 class="st-heading-2">USO Tracks Oil Rally As Hormuz Risks Mount</h2>The move comes as investors increasingly position for a prolonged disruption to Middle East supply flows and a stronger role for U.S. exports in stabilizing global energy markets.&nbsp;Brent crude traded near $125 per barrel, while U.S. benchmark WTI hovered around $110, putting both contracts on track for a fourth straight month of gains. Reports that Washington is evaluating strike scenarios and contingency plans to secure shipping access through Hormuz have raised expectations that global oil supply could remain tight through peak summer demand.Fund disclosures show that about 86% of USO’s holdings are in near-dated WTI crude futures. This structure makes the ETF particularly sensitive to geopolitical supply shocks, allowing it to track short-term price spikes more closely than other diversified energy-sector funds.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Reviews Iran Strike Options&nbsp;</h2>Trump is reportedly scheduled to receive a briefing on potential military options against Iran, including a possible “short and powerful” wave of strikes targeting infrastructure aimed at breaking the negotiating deadlock. Officials are also reviewing contingency plans to secure parts of the Strait of Hormuz and reopen shipping routes through the corridor, Axios&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/30/trump-military-plans-iran-briefing-centcom">reported</a>.Meanwhile, Washington has continued enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports, which the administration views as a key source of leverage in negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.“Iran can’t get their act together. They don’t know how to sign a nonnuclear deal. They better get smart soon,” Trump said in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump">Truth Social post</a> on Wednesday.The conflict has already led to a sharp reduction in shipping through Hormuz after earlier air strikes involving the U.S. and Israel triggered retaliatory restrictions from Iran, tightening global supply routes that handle a significant share of Middle East crude exports.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analysts See Lasting Supply Shock From Hormuz Crisis&nbsp;</h2>Analysts are now seeing oil markets shift from pricing short-term geopolitical risk to preparing for a deeper and more persistent disruption across global export flows as shipping constraints around the Strait of Hormuz show little sign of easing.TradeStation’ said that the U.S. is becoming “the supplier of last resort for an oil-starved world,” adding that the Hormuz crisis is continuing to squeeze fuel availability ahead of peak driving season. IG strategist Tony Sycamore said that prospects for any near-term reopening of the Strait remain dim, WSJ&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/commodities-futures/oil-falls-on-uaes-plan-to-exit-opec-but-mideast-tensions-limit-decline-2a3b2f5e">noted</a>.Saxo Bank analyst Ole Hansen said that the market is “no longer pricing the disruption as a short-lived front-month squeeze,” pointing to strength across longer-dated crude contracts as evidence that traders are preparing for infrastructure damage, reduced regional production flexibility and the eventual rebuilding of depleted reserves.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Do Retail Traders Feel About USO?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for USO improved to ‘neutral’&nbsp; from ‘bearish’ levels a day ago amid an 80% jump in 24-hour message volume.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/uso_ss_png_fc93860248.webp" alt="uso ss.png" width="974" height="143"><figcaption>USO sentiment and message volume as of April 30 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>One user&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/s586576/message/651849092">said</a>, “Trump set in the twits so he can de-escalate and negotiate with a levarage, or just trap the longs on oil”<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/s586576/message/651849092</stembedurl>Another user&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/StockFall/message/651845147">said</a>, “How are people okay buying this at these prices? Isn't this extremely dangerous? Iran and US both want to get this done with. They’ll make a deal eventually but damn, a single peace tweet would send this down 25%.”&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/StockFall/message/651845147</stembedurl>USO ETF has surged nearly 130% over the past year.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/meta-stock-falls-overnight-analysts-retail-back-mag-7-cheapest-bet/cZBtzLxReEw">META Stock Rout Deepens Overnight On Capex Woes — Analysts, Retail Bulls Still Back Mag 7’s Cheapest AI Bet&nbsp;</a>

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 USO ETF Eyes Record Year As Trump Weighs Iran Escalation — US Seen As Oil Market’s ‘Supplier Of Last Resort’ 

USO’s ETF structure amplifies its sensitivity to geopolitical shocks, with 86% of its holdings in near-dated WTI futures.

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As per the War Powers Resolution or the War Powers Act, President Donald Trump faces a May 1 deadline on the Iran war. 

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

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

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Rising tensions near the Strait of Hormuz and developments in Iran talks supported higher oil prices.</li><li>Analysts continue to see upside potential for Bitcoin, with targets above $80,000.</li><li>Liquidations totaled around $300 million, with Ethereum bets accounting for a larger share than Bitcoin.</li></ul>Bitcoin (BTC) edged lower on Monday morning after Iran peace talks and a fresh escalation in the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> edged 0.3% lower in the last 24 hours to around $77,800 after crossing $79,000 in the previous week. Retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency on Stocktwits trended in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day, accompanied by chatter at ‘normal’ levels.&nbsp;Iran has&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/27/iran-us-hormuz-strait-nuclear-talks-proposal-pakistan">reportedly</a> floated a new proposal to the U.S. to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the conflict, while suggesting nuclear talks be delayed. President Donald Trump on Saturday canceled plans to send envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for ceasefire talks, saying negotiations could occur by phone, while Iran said no meeting is scheduled.On Sunday, tensions near the Strait intensified after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps boarded two container ships. Oil climbed, with WTI and Brent moved 0.5% to around $95 and $100, respectively.&nbsp;The United States Oil Fund (USO) moved 0.5% in pre-market trade. Retail sentiment around the fund trended in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day, accompanied by chatter at ‘low’ levels.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analysts Believe Bitcoin Can Cross $80,000 – Eventually</h2>“The markets are still shaping up for more upside, and it's [Bitcoin] still holding crucial levels,” MN Fund founder Michael van de Poppe wrote in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/2048697300764049657">post</a> on X, “I think that we'll see $85-88K in May and correct/consolidate from there.”<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/2048697300764049657" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_27_072923_png_d21864d5d3.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-27 072923.png" width="988" height="1136"></a><figcaption>Source: @CryptoMichNL/X</figcaption></figure>Crypto analyst Ted Pillows stated that Bitcoin remains above the key level of $76,000 after being rejected from the $79,000 to $80,000 band. “As long as the $76,000 support zone holds, Bitcoin could grab the liquidity above the $80,000 level,” he wrote in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/TedPillows/status/2048684061317562677">post</a> on X.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://twitter.com/TedPillows/status/2048684061317562677" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_27_072933_png_e1462759a8.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-27 072933.png" width="995" height="1128"></a><figcaption>Source: @TedPillows/X</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Cardano, Solana Lead Morning Losses</h2>Cardano (ADA) and Solana (SOL) led losses among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/cardano">ADA’s price</a> fell 1.9% in the last 24 hours, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/solana">SOL’s price</a> fell 1.6%. Retail sentiment around Cardano remained in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day, while sentiment around Solana flipped to ‘bullish’ from the ‘bearish’ zone. Chatter around both altcoins was at ‘high’ levels.&nbsp;Ethereum (ETH), Binance Coin (BNB), and Dogecoin (DOGE) edged 0.6% lower in the last 24 hours.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ethereum">Ethereum’s price</a> held above $2,300, and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/dogecoin">Dogecoin’s price</a> remained below $0.10. Ripple’s XRP (XRP) fell 0.8%, holding above $1.40.The overall cryptocurrency market was 0.3% lower at $2.67 trillion. CoinGlass data&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coinglass.com/liquidations">showed</a> nearly $300 million was liquidated in the last 24 hours, with a near-even split between short and long positions. Bets on Ethereum (ETH) led the liquidation wave with $110 million, followed by Bitcoin (BTC) at $95 million.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/spacex-ipo-valuation-has-a-500-billion-gap-wall-street-vs-blockchain/cZBQGDVReRo">SpaceX IPO Valuation: The $500B Gap Between Wall Street And Blockchain Nobody Is Talking About</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

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Heightened concerns over oil supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz dominate trader discussions.

Speculation regarding potential military strikes and the status of the ongoing conflict with Iran continues to drive significant market volatility.

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