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

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IREN is seeing intense volatility following a strategic partnership announcement with NVIDIA for AI infrastructure development that overshadowed a lackluster quarterly earnings report. Investors are actively debating whether the NVIDIA deal validates the company's long-term pivot toward AI and compute power or if the underlying financial results signal ongoing operational weaknesses and potential dilution risks.

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Rocket Lab Corp. engages in the development of rocket launch and control systems for the space and defense industries. It operates through the Launch Services and Space Systems segments. The Launch Services segment provides launch services to customers on a dedicated mission or ride-share basis. The Space Systems segment consists of spacecraft engineering and design services, spacecraft components, spacecraft manufacturing, and on-orbit mission operations. The company was founded by Peter Beck in 2006 and is headquartered in Long Beach, CA.

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Opendoor Technologies, Inc. engages in the operation of buying, selling, and trading of residential properties online. The company was founded by Eric Wu on December 30, 2013, and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>NACHO, or “Not A Chance Hormuz Opens,” is on traders’ radar amid escalating conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp;</li><li>“NACHO is an acknowledgment that higher oil isn’t a temporary shock to trade around, it’s the current market environment,” Toro market analyst Zavier Wong reportedly told CNBC.</li><li>The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait on Thursday, even as President Trump insisted that the ceasefire between the two countries was still in effect.</li></ul>Oil prices climbed higher in the overnight session heading into Friday as renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have brought the “NACHO” acronym, or “Not A Chance Hormuz Opens,” back into focus.Brent crude futures expiring in July were up about 0.44% at the time of writing, trading above the $100 a barrel mark. Meanwhile, WTI crude futures expiring in June were up about 0.15%, trading at $94.95 a barrel.The “NACHO” buzzword is catching on again after the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, stoking concerns about the ongoing blockade in the important energy corridor that has disrupted global supply and led to wild fluctuations in oil prices since the start of the war.“It’s essentially the market losing hope in the chance of a quick fix,” eToro market analyst Zavier Wong reportedly told CNBC. “NACHO is an acknowledgment that higher oil isn’t a temporary shock to trade around, it’s the current market environment.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">Oil Supply Tightens</h2>Shell CEO Wael Sawan has said the oil market is facing a shortage of nearly 1 billion barrels amid the conflict.“The hard facts are we are, we have dug ourselves a hole of close to 1 billion barrels of crude shortage at the moment, either because of locked-in barrels or unproduced barrels, and of course, that hole is deepening every single day. The journey back will be a long one. And you’re beginning to see that on the overall refining complex,” he said in the latest earnings call with investors.Earlier, the International Energy Agency also <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.iea.org/reports/oil-market-report-march-2026">noted</a> that the oil market is facing its biggest supply disruption in history.The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dallasfed.org/~/media/documents/research/papers/2026/wp2609.pdf">suggested</a> that a prolonged closure of the Strait could send crude oil prices above $167 in late 2026, and potentially to $200 per barrel.The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/uso">United States Oil Fund</a> (USO), which tracks the price of WTI crude oil, has rallied more than 64% since the war started. The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/uco">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil</a> (UCO) energy exchange-traded fund has gained more than 71% in the same time.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/koyfin_20260508_011829611_png_832b95a561.webp" alt="koyfin_20260508_011829611.png" width="2400" height="1240"></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Is A Peace Deal Unlikely?</h2>Markets that were hoping for faster peace negotiations in recent weeks are now seeing those assumptions challenged by the latest developments in the region.The U.S. and Iran both accused the other of starting the conflict in the Strait on Thursday. The U.S. military said that it had intercepted "unprovoked" Iranian attacks on three American ships in the critical waterway, while Iran has said that the U.S. violated ceasefire agreements first.“A normal Country would have allowed these Destroyers to pass, but Iran is not a normal Country. They are led by LUNATICS, and if they had the chance to use a Nuclear Weapon, they would do it, without question — But they’ll never have that opportunity and, just like we knocked them out again today, we’ll knock them out a lot harder, and a lot more violently, in the future, if they don’t get their Deal signed, FAST! Our three Destroyers, with their wonderful Crews, will now rejoin our Naval Blockade, which is truly a ‘Wall of Steel,’” U.S. President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social.However, according to a report from ABC News, Trump clarified that the ceasefire still holds, adding that the strikes were “just a love tap.” Meanwhile, Iran has said that it is still reviewing the U.S. proposal.Meanwhile, U.S. equities have been rising in Thursday’s overnight trade. t the time of writing, the <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 0.33%; the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 0.52%; and the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.13%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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‘NACHO’ Trade Returns: Oil Prices Climb On Renewed Tensions In Hormuz Strait

Brent crude futures expiring in July were up about 0.44% at the time of writing, while WTI crude futures expiring in June were up about 0.15%.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>This comes amid an Axios report that the U.S. and Iran are closing in on a one-page memo to end the ongoing war.</li><li>The one-page memo would declare an end to the war and start a 30-day negotiation period with respect to Iran’s nuclear program, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the lifting of U.S. sanctions.</li><li>The moratorium on Iran’s nuclear enrichment program could be for a period of 12 to 15 years.</li></ul>U.S. stock futures soared in Wednesday’s pre-market session after reports suggested that the United States and Iran are closing in on a deal.Futures of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) soared more than 600 points to hover above the 50,000 level, while the S&amp;P 500 index futures surged 1% at the time of writing. Futures of the Nasdaq Composite were up around 1.7%.This comes amid an Axios&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/06/iran-us-deal-one-page-memo">report</a> that the U.S. and Iran are closing in on a one-page memo to end the ongoing war. The two sides are also negotiating on a framework for more detailed nuclear discussions. Iranian responses are expected in the next 48 hours.The one-page memo would declare an end to the war and start a 30-day negotiation period with respect to Iran’s nuclear program, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the lifting of U.S. sanctions. The moratorium on Iran’s nuclear enrichment program could be for a period of 12 to 15 years, the report added.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Issues New Warning</h2>President Donald Trump stated in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116527444859592032">post</a> on Truth Social that if Iran agrees to the terms, Operation Epic Fury will come to an end, as with the Strait of Hormuz blockade. He added that this will open the strait for everyone, including Iran.However, he also issued a new warning to Iran. “If they don’t agree, the bombing starts, and it will be, sadly, at a much higher level and intensity than it was before,” he said.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Trump_post_jpg_29284bdc0a.webp" alt="President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social" width="570" height="253"><figcaption>President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social | @realDonaldTrump/Truth Social</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Crude Oil Tanks Nearly 12%</h2>Meanwhile, crude oil prices tanked on Wednesday. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures expiring in June were down nearly 12%, hovering around $90 a barrel. Brent crude futures expiring in July fell 11% to hover around $98 a barrel.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) fell about 12%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF</a> (UCO) declined 17%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Pauses Strait Of Hormuz Mission</h2>On Tuesday, President Donald Trump paused the Strait of Hormuz mission to guide vessels through the critical waterway, citing “great progress” made with Iranian representatives for a final agreement with the country.“We have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom (The Movement of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz) will be paused for a short period of time to see whether or not the Agreement can be finalized and signed,” he said in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116524418935002706">post</a> on Truth Social.U.S. equities gained in Wednesday’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 0.9%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 1.47%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained&nbsp; 1.07%. 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/smci-stock-best-single-day-gains-15-months-q3-margins/cZQzcLDReao">SMCI Stock On Track For Best Single-Day Gains In 15 Months As Margins Pump Up Wall Street And Main Street</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Dow Futures Soar Over 600 Points, Crude Tanks Over 11% As US-Iran Deal Reportedly Advances — But Trump Warns ‘Bombing Starts’ If Talks Fail

Futures of the Dow Jones Industrial Average soared more than 600 points to hover above the 50,000 level, while the S&P 500 index futures surged 1%.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>President Trump said during the press conference that he wants Iran’s financial system to collapse, adding that the U.S. is actively working on making sure it fails.</li><li>He also highlighted that Iran wants to make a deal, despite the public posturing by the country’s representatives.</li><li>Trump praised Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for imposing sanctions on Iran, while adding that the Iranian currency is now worthless.</li></ul>President Donald Trump on Tuesday stated that his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, has been very respectful regarding the U.S. blockade on Iranian oil exports amid the ongoing war.During a White House press conference on Tuesday, President Trump said the U.S. has proposed that China send its ships to the United States to meet its crude oil needs.“He has been very nice about this. China gets about 60% of its oil from Hormuz, and I think he has been very respectful. We haven’t been challenged by China… no one challenges us,” he said.Trump added that Xi would not challenge the U.S. because of him.“I have a very good relationship with President Xi. I find him to be a tremendous guy, and we get along well. You see how we do a lot of business with China, we make a lot of money,” he said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Says He Wants Iran’s Financial System To Fail</h2>President Trump said during the press conference that he wants Iran’s financial system to collapse, adding that the U.S. is actively working on making sure it fails.He also highlighted that Iran wants to make a deal, despite the public posturing by the country’s representatives. Trump praised Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for imposing sanctions on Iran, while adding that the Iranian currency is now worthless.“They play games, but let me just tell you, they want to make a deal, and who wouldn’t, when your military is totally gone,” he said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Higher Oil Prices A Small Price To Pay, Says Trump</h2>President Trump also stated that higher oil prices are a small price to pay as the U.S. seeks to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.He added that the price of oil has not risen as high as he had expected, noting that he had expected it to soar to anywhere between $200 and $300 per barrel.Meanwhile, crude oil prices declined on Tuesday. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures expiring in June were down nearly 4%, hovering around $102 a barrel. Brent crude futures expiring in July fell 3% to hover around $110 a barrel.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) fell about 3%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF</a> (UCO) declined 4%.“I look today, it’s like at 102 (dollars), and that’s a very small price to pay for getting rid of a nuclear weapon from people that are really mentally deranged,” he said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Iranian Parliament Speaker Says Status Quo Intolerable For US</h2>Iranian Parliament Speaker MB Ghalibaf stated in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/mb_ghalibaf/status/2051542580597338168">post</a> on X on Tuesday that the status quo is intolerable to the U.S., and that Iran has not even begun yet.“The new equation of the Strait of Hormuz is in the process of being solidified. The security of shipping and energy transit has been jeopardized by the United States and its allies through the violation of the ceasefire and the imposition of a blockade,” he said.Meanwhile, U.S. equities gained in Tuesday’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 0.76%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 1.26%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained&nbsp; 0.47%. 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/frmi-ex-ceo-calls-special-shareholder-meeting-what-is-agenda/cZQD2TyRe9K">FRMI's Ex-CEO Calls For A Special Shareholder Meeting — What Is On The Agenda?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

U.S. President Donald Trump greets Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of a bilateral meeting at Gimhae Air Base on October 30, 2025 in Busan, South Korea

Trump Says Xi Jinping Has Been Very Respectful About US Blockade On Iranian Oil Exports — 'We Haven't Been Challenged By China'

During a White House press conference on Tuesday, President Trump said the U.S. has proposed that China send its ships to the United States to meet its crude oil needs.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The U.A.E.’s Ministry of Defense stated that the sounds heard across the country are the result of its air defense systems intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones.</li><li>President Donald Trump on Sunday announced “Project Freedom” in a post on Truth Social, stating that it will begin Monday morning.</li><li>He also noted that his representatives are having positive discussions with Iran, adding that these could lead to a positive outcome for everyone.</li></ul>U.S. equities declined in Monday morning’s trade amid rising tensions in the Middle East yet again following Iranian missile strikes against the United Arab Emirates.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 530 points, while the S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite indexes fell 0.6% each.<h2 class="st-heading-2">First Iranian Strike On UAE Since Ceasefire</h2>This is the first Iranian strike against the U.A.E. since the beginning of the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran last month.In an official&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/modgovae/status/2051328444819259824">update</a> on X, the U.A.E.’s Ministry of Defense stated that the sounds heard across the country are the result of its air defense systems intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones.“The UAE's air defenses are currently dealing with missile attacks and incoming drones from Iran,” the ministry stated.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Crude Oil Prices On The Boil Again</h2>Crude oil prices were on the boil once again on Monday amid rising tensions in the Middle East.U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures maturing in June rose nearly 3% to more than $105 per barrel. Brent crude futures maturing in July gained more than 5% to hover around $114 per barrel.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) gained more than 3%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF</a> (UCO) was up about 7% at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Announces ‘Project Freedom’</h2>Meanwhile, President Donald Trump on Sunday announced “Project Freedom” in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116512555123589170">post</a> on Truth Social, stating that it will begin Monday morning.“For the good of Iran, the Middle East, and the United States, we have told these Countries that we will guide their Ships safely out of these restricted Waterways, so that they can freely and ably get on with their business,” Trump said, referring to countries that requested the U.S. to help free up their ships in the region.He also noted that his representatives are having positive discussions with Iran, adding that these could lead to a positive outcome for everyone.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, declined 0.44%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) fell 0.38%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) was down 0.92%. 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/axsome-mixed-q1-axsm-stock-surging-wall-street-bullish-why/cZQMxOsReJi">AXSM Stock Is Rising Today After Wall Street’s Positive Stance Despite Mixed Q1 – What's Behind The Optimism?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Dow Falls Over 500 Points As UAE Reports First Iranian Attacks Since Ceasefire — Crude Oil Prices Rise

Brent crude futures maturing in July gained more than 5% to hover around $114 per barrel.

<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.

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.

<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.

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

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. 

Small-Cap SKYQ Stock Is Crushing USO, UCO, XLE: What Investors Need To Know 

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

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

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

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

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

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The veteran investor believes the physical markets are on the right track.&nbsp;</li><li>When paper oil prices catch up to physical prices, the repricing will be violent, according to Noble.&nbsp;</li><li>Meanwhile, oil prices have been swinging wildly amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.</li></ul>As markets grapple with uncertainty about the outcome of the war in Iran and its impact on global energy prices, a former associate of legendary investor Peter Lynch is betting on energy stocks.“Energy stocks remain the most asymmetric trade in this market,” said George Noble, a hedge fund veteran and former Fidelity fund manager, in a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/gnoble79/status/2046603397533511746">post</a> on X on late Tuesday.The investor highlighted the pricing difference between physical oil markets (spot oil, tanker bookings, actual delivery) and paper markets (futures contracts, options, financial instruments), saying that while the former was pricing in a war, the latter was pricing in a peace deal. “One of them is WRONG,” Noble said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Noble Backs This Indicator</h2>The veteran investor believes the physical markets are on the right track. To back his claim, Noble pointed out that 230 loaded oil tankers were stuck in the Persian Gulf amid the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, where traffic had dropped by over 90%.He noted that normally 15 to 20 million barrels per day flowed through the critical waterway, but at present, alternatives via Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline can only handle about 9 million barrels per day, creating a massive gap with no real workaround.“You cannot close a gap that large with infrastructure that doesn't exist,” he said. “You cannot load 15 million barrels per day onto trucks. There is no land bridge for hydrocarbons. The pipelines are maxed. The tankers are parked,” he added.Noble also said that two separate battles were unfolding now — one the global supply chain has already adapted to, and another it simply can’t. Yet paper oil markets were trading as if that divide didn’t exist, he said.Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the U.S. was extending a ceasefire with Iran, although the blockage of Iranian ports would continue.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Wild Market Swings</h2>Oil prices have been swinging sharply, spiking on any hints of escalation in tensions between the U.S. and Iran, while pulling back on signs of renewed negotiations or ceasefire announcements. Energy stocks have been tracking the wild oscillations.The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/uso">United States Oil Fund</a> (USO), an exchange-traded fund that tracks the daily price changes of West Texas Intermediate, has been whipsawing in tandem.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/koyfin_20260422_100526996_png_4aaa028a13.webp" alt="koyfin_20260422_100526996.png" width="2400" height="1240"><figcaption>Source: Koyfin</figcaption></figure>Meanwhile, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/XLE">State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF</a> (XLE), which tracks American energy companies within the S&amp;P 500, has diverged significantly from the S&amp;P 500 since the start of the war — initially outperforming the benchmark index at the onset of the Hormuz crisis and finally lagging in after signs of a ceasefire and diplomatic breakthroughs.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/koyfin_20260422_110224623_png_e3a9e341bd.webp" alt="koyfin_20260422_110224623.png" width="2400" height="1500"><figcaption>Source: Koyfin</figcaption></figure>Shares of major energy stocks have also been fluctuating. For instance, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/batl">Battalion Oil Corp.</a> (BATL) shares surged more than 38% at the close on Tuesday amid soaring crude oil prices, as uncertainty around an expansion of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire lingered. However, after Trump announced an extension late Tuesday, oil prices declined, pulling BATL's stock down by nearly 13% in overnight trading.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/cvx">Chevron Corp.</a> (CVX) stock, meanwhile, was up 10.78% in the first month after the war, but has since pared most of those gains, declining about 10% so far this month. <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/xom">Exxon Mobil Corp</a>. (XOM) and <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/cop">ConocoPhillips</a> (COP) have also followed similar trajectories.When paper oil prices catch up to physical prices, “the repricing will be VIOLENT,” Noble said.The United States Oil Fund ETF (USO) has gained nearly 86% so far this year, while the P<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/uco">roShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF</a> (UCO) has surged more than 115% in the same time. Retail sentiment around both was in the ‘bearish’ territory on Stocktwits at the time of writing.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Physical Oil Markets Have Already Priced In US-Iran War, But Paper Markets Haven't, Says Veteran Investor: 'Repricing Will Be VIOLENT'

“You cannot close a gap that large with infrastructure that doesn't exist,” says George Noble.

Why Energy Stocks Are The Most Asymmetric Market Trade Right Now: Veteran Investor George Noble Explains

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The U.S. President added that he does not want to extend the ongoing ceasefire with Iran, while touting the success the U.S. has had with taking out Iran’s navy, air force, as well as the leaders.</li><li>He stated that while it was not his choice to threaten to bomb Iran’s electricity grid and bridges, Iran tried to move its missiles during the ceasefire period through these bridges.</li><li>Trump added that while the blockade of Iranian ports during the ceasefire was a tremendous success, the U.S. caught Iran trying to restock its ammunition during this period.</li></ul>President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that the U.S. military is raring to go and bomb Iran again, adding that&nbsp;they are prepared to launch another offensive if needed. This comes even as Washington pushes for a peace deal with Tehran.&nbsp;During an interview with CNBC, President Trump added that Iran has no choice but to make a deal with the U.S., while stating that the United States is “going to end up with a great deal” with Iranian negotiators.“I expect to be bombing, because I think that’s the better attitude to go in with… but we’re ready to go, I mean, the military is raring to go. They’re absolutely incredible,” he said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Says He Doesn’t Want To Extend Ceasefire</h2>President Trump added that he does not want to extend the ongoing ceasefire with Iran, while touting the success the U.S. has had with taking out Iran’s navy, air force, as well as the leaders.“Iran can get themselves at a very good footing if they make a deal. They can make themselves into a strong nation again, a wonderful nation again. They have incredible people,” he said, while criticizing the country’s leadership. Trump called on the Iranian negotiators to use reason and common sense to strike a deal with the U.S.The U.S. President added that he thinks the U.S. is in a very strong negotiating position to do what other presidents should have done in the 47-year period when Iran killed a lot of the soldiers of the United States.“We’ve taken out their leaders, frankly, which does complicate things in one way, but these leaders are much more rational. It is regime change, no matter what you want to call it, which is not something I said I was going to do, but I’ve done it indirectly,” he added.Trump also stated that while it was not his choice to threaten to bomb Iran’s electricity grid and bridges, Iran tried to move its missiles during the ceasefire period through these bridges.Meanwhile, crude oil prices edged lower on Tuesday. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures expiring in June were down nearly 1%, hovering around $87 a barrel. Brent crude futures expiring in June fell 1% to hover around $95 a barrel.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) edged up by 0.1% at the time of writing, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF</a> (UCO) gained over 1%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Says US Intercepted A Gift From China</h2>President Trump stated that while the blockade of Iranian ports during the ceasefire was a tremendous success, the U.S. caught Iran trying to restock its ammunition during this period.“We caught a ship yesterday that had some things on it which wasn’t very nice… a gift from China perhaps, I don’t know. But I’m really surprised… very good relationship and I thought I had an understanding with President Xi,” he added.Meanwhile, U.S. equities gained in Tuesday’s opening trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was up 0.21%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 0.2%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.54%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF was in the ‘extremely bullish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/kevin-warsh-battle-tested-senate-banking-committee-chairman-hearing/cZBI1jiRICu">Kevin Warsh Is 'Battle Tested' And Ready For The Job, Says Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott Ahead Of Confirmation Hearing</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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

Trump Warns Military Raring To Go And Bomb Iran Again — Says US Expects To Make A 'Great Deal' With Iranian Negotiators

During an interview with CNBC, President Trump added that Iran has no choice but to make a deal with the U.S.

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