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Oracle Corp. engages in the provision of products and services that address aspects of corporate information technology environments, including applications and infrastructure technologies. It operates through the following business segments: Cloud and License, Hardware, and Services. The Cloud and License segment markets, sells, and delivers enterprise applications and infrastructure technologies through cloud and on-premise deployment models including cloud services and license support offerings. The Hardware segment provides infrastructure technologies including Oracle Engineered Systems, servers, storage, industry-specific hardware, operating systems, virtualization, management, and other hardware-related software. The Services segment offers consulting, advanced support, and education services. The company was founded by Lawrence Joseph Ellison, Robert Nimrod Miner, and Edward A. Oates on June 16, 1977 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Oracle Corp.

Oracle is trending after reporting strong Q3 earnings that surpassed expectations and significantly raising its FY27 revenue guidance, driven by accelerated cloud infrastructure growth and a massive backlog for AI services. The community is actively discussing how these results validate the surging demand for AI infrastructure, challenging prior skepticism about the company's financial strategy.

NIO, Inc. is a holding company which engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of electric vehicles. Its products include the EP9 supercar and ES8 7-seater SUV. It provides users with home charging, power express valet services, and other power solutions including access to public charging, access to power mobile charging trucks, and battery swapping. It also offers other value-added services such as service package, battery payment arrangement, and vehicle financing and license plate registration. The company was founded by Bin Li and Li Hong Qin on November 28, 2014 and is headquartered in Jiading, China.

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NIO is trending after reporting a surprise fourth-quarter profit and solid guidance, which is fueling renewed bullish sentiment among the community regarding its innovative BaaS model, new chip development, and potential for a significant short squeeze.

AeroVironment, Inc. engages in the design, development, and production of multi-domain robotic systems and related services for government agencies and businesses. It operates through the following business segments: UnCrewed Systems, Loitering Munitions Systems, and MacCready Work. The UnCrewed Systems segment focuses primarily on small UAS products designed to operate reliably at lower altitudes in a wide range of environmental conditions. The Loitering Munitions Systems segment focuses primarily on tube-launched aircraft that deploy with the push of a button, fly at higher speeds than small UAS products, and perform either effects delivery or reconnaissance missions, and related support services including training, spare parts, product repair, and product replacement. The MacCready Works segment focuses on customer-funded research and development in the areas of HAPS, robotics, sensors, software analytics, data intelligence, and connectivity. The company was founded by Paul B. MacCready, Jr. in July 1971 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

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AeroVironment is trending following an earnings miss and reduced outlook, exacerbated by the U.S. Space Force's termination of a contract for its BADGER antenna system. This has triggered a sharp sell-off and bearish sentiment, yet many highlight the company's robust demand, record backlog, and new defense contract wins as reasons to view the drop as an overreaction.

Hydrograph Clean Power, Inc. engages in the research, development, marketing and commercialization of patented technology to produce pristine graphene, graphene derivatives and services. The company was founded by Harold Charles Davidson on June 26, 2017 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Hydrograph Clean Power Inc

Hydrograph Clean Power is trending due to recent regulatory clearances and its imminent Austin HQ opening, which are fueling investor excitement around its unique, high-purity graphene's potential to revolutionize diverse industrial and military applications, despite ongoing debate about its rapid valuation ahead of significant revenue.

Critical Metals Corp. engages in the mining, exploration, and development of lithium metals. It owns Wolfsberg Project and Tanbreez Project. The company was founded on October 24, 2022 and is headquartered in British Virgin Islands.

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Critical Metals Corp. is trending as the community eagerly awaits an upcoming Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS), expected to dramatically increase the valuation of its Tanbreez heavy rare earth project following a newly approved $30 million acceleration program. This development, coupled with rising critical commodity prices, highlights the project's strategic importance in bolstering Western supply chains and reducing reliance on China.

NANO Nuclear Energy, Inc. is a microreactor and nuclear technology company, which provides supply energy services. Its products in technical development are ZEUS, a solid core battery reactor, and ODIN, a low-pressure coolant reactor. The company is founded by Jiang Yu in February, 2022 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Nano Nuclear Energy Inc.

NANO Nuclear Energy is a focal point of market discussion following recent operational milestones, including a new MOU for microreactor deployment in South Korea and the commencement of drilling for its KRONOS MMR system. The company also benefits from the dismissal of a federal lawsuit and a feasibility study for a 1 GW Texas power project, all contributing to the broader bullish sentiment for nuclear energy as a solution for surging AI data center power demands.

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ORCX is trending following Oracle's recent earnings, which initially drove significant after-hours gains before some profit-taking. The community is now actively accumulating shares, viewing the stock as oversold and a "hidden AI risk/reward play" with substantial long-term upside, significantly boosted by the expected impacts of the TikTok partnership and Oracle's expanding cloud infrastructure.

Groupon, Inc. engages in the global scaled two-sided marketplace that connects consumers to merchants. It operates through the North America and International geographical segments. The company was founded by Andrew D. Mason, Eric Paul Lefkofsky, and Bradley A. Keywell in October 2008 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

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Groupon is trending amid a split reaction to its recent Q4 earnings, which saw an initial after-hours dip despite the CEO reporting a decade-first return to revenue and billings growth. Community discussion is sharply divided between those eyeing a short squeeze fueled by high short interest and its SumUp stake, and bears highlighting persistent fundamental weaknesses.

United States Antimony Corp. engages in the extraction, processing and sale of antimony, zeolite, silver, and gold products. It operates through the following segments: United States Antimony Operations, Mexican Antimony Operations, Precious Metals Recovery, and United States Zeolite Operations. The company was founded by John C. Lawrence in June 1968 and is headquartered in Thompson Falls, MT.

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United States Antimony Corp

United States Antimony Corporation is trending due to its imminent uplisting to the NYSE and its CEO's anticipated national TV appearance. He is expected to discuss a recent $27 million Department of War award for antimony production and a multi-billion dollar tungsten resource, driving community discussion around the company's pivotal role in securing critical minerals for national defense.

Terrestrial Energy, Inc. is an advanced nuclear technology company focused on next-generation nuclear energy systems. The company is developing the Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR), an innovative type of Generation IV molten salt reactor designed to produce reliable, low-carbon heat and electricity at competitive costs. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Trump said that the country’s “America First Agenda,” alongside the administration’s practice for streamlining permits and lowering taxes have attracted foreign investment into the nation.&nbsp;</li><li>The president also said that the investment will help global exports, and improve employment as well as growth in the region.&nbsp;</li><li>The announcement comes amid volatility in oil prices across the globe as the war in the Middle East has constrained supply amid a blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.</li></ul>U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that private company American Refining Group is opening a refinery in Brownsville, Texas, in a deal worth $300 billion.Trump said in a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116206958726200848">post</a> on Truth Social that the refinery is in partnership with India’s Reliance Industries and that it will be the first new one in the area in 50 years.“America is returning to REAL ENERGY DOMINANCE! Today I am proud to announce that America First Refining is opening the FIRST new U.S. Oil Refinery in 50 YEARS in Brownsville, Texas,” Trump said.“THIS IS A HISTORIC $300 BILLION DOLLAR DEAL — THE BIGGEST IN U.S. HISTORY, A MASSIVE WIN for American Workers, Energy, and the GREAT People of South Texas!” he added.The announcement comes amid volatility in oil prices across the globe as the war in the Middle East has constrained supply amid a blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.<h2 class="st-heading-2">The Deal Flex</h2>Trump said that the country’s “America First Agenda,” alongside the administration’s practice for streamlining permits and lowering taxes have attracted foreign investment into the nation.“A new Refinery at the Port of Brownsville, will fuel U.S. Markets, strengthen our National Security, boost American Energy production, deliver Billions of Dollars in Economic impact, and will be THE CLEANEST REFINERY IN THE WORLD,” he said.The president also said that the investment will help global exports, and improve employment as well as growth in the region.“It will power Global Exports, and bring THOUSANDS of long overdue Jobs and Growth to a Region that deserves it. This is what AMERICAN ENERGY DOMINANCE looks like. AMERICA FIRST, ALWAYS!” Trump said.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_11_at_3_21_47_AM_png_9a82d15684.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-11 at 3.21.47 AM.png" width="1054" height="1069"></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">&nbsp;</h2><h2 class="st-heading-2">Oil Crunch</h2>Meanwhile, oil prices across the globe have been on a wild swing due to the geopolitical uncertainty associated with the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran that is on its 11th day. A blockage of the important Strait of Hormuz, which is a route for about 20% of the daily global oil supply, has disrupted energy supply chains.On Tuesday, WTI crude oil toppled over 16% to be below $77 per barrel amid a post that the U.S. Navy had escorted an oil tanker through the Strait. Oil prices subsequently climbed higher after the post was taken down and the White House clarified that it had not.At the time of writing, WTI crude was trading around $86.39 per barrel, while ICE Brent crude was trading around $91.25 per barrel.Meanwhile, U.S. equities were in green in Tuesday’s after-hours trading. At 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 by 0.15%, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF </a>(QQQ) climbed up 0.14%, while the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.06%.The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund</a> (USO), which tracks WTI crude oil, was down 0.14% at the time of writing.Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory, while that of USO was in the ‘extremely bullish’ territory.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Trump Announces $300B Oil Refinery In Texas Amid Growing Energy Concerns Due To Iran War

President Trump on Tuesday said that the investment from India’s Reliance Industries will help American Refining Group open its first oil refinery in the area in 50 years. 

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President Trump on Tuesday said that the investment from India’s Reliance Industries will help America First Refining open its first oil refinery in the area in 50 years. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Trump also said that the U.S. was deploying the same technology and missile capabilities that it had to tackle drug traffickers to permanently eliminate any boat or ship attempting to mine the Hormuz Strait.</li><li>Earlier on Tuesday, CNN reported that Iran had started laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, with a few dozen being laid in recent days.&nbsp;</li><li>White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, clarified on Tuesday that the U.S. Navy has not escorted a tanker or a vessel from the Strait of Hormuz yet.&nbsp;</li></ul>U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Iran of consequences at a level “never seen before” if the country has placed any mines in the Strait of Hormuz, an important shipping route for energy supply chain across the world.In a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116206683370194686">post</a> on Truth Social, the president said that while the U.S. does not have any reports of Iran placing such mines, “we want them removed, IMMEDIATELY!”“If for any reason mines were placed, and they are not removed forthwith, the Military consequences to Iran will be at a level never seen before,” Trump said.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_11_at_1_46_15_AM_png_c5fce26527.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-11 at 1.46.15 AM.png" width="1056" height="712"></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">&nbsp;</h2><h2 class="st-heading-2">U.S. Is Prepared</h2>Trump said that if Iran had placed any mines in the Strait, then removing them would be “a giant step in the right direction!”In an update to the post, Trump said that the U.S. was deploying the same technology and missile capabilities that it had to tackle drug traffickers “to permanently eliminate any boat or ship attempting to mine the Hormuz Strait.”“They will be dealt with quickly and violently,” he said.Shortly after, in a separate <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116206732840510472">post</a>, Trump said that within the last few hours, the U.S. had “hit, and completely destroyed, 10 inactive mine laying boats and/or ships, with more to follow!”<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_11_at_1_51_16_AM_png_895b18abe4.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-11 at 1.51.16 AM.png" width="1072" height="318"></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">&nbsp;</h2><h2 class="st-heading-2">Mining Allegations</h2>Earlier on Tuesday, CNN <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://edition.cnn.com/2026/03/10/politics/iran-begins-laying-mines-in-strait-of-hormuz">reported,</a> citing two people familiar with the matter, that Iran had started laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, with a few dozen being laid in recent days.The report also said that Iran had the capability to lay hundreds of mines in the Strait. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had previously reportedly said that any ship passing through the Strait would be attacked.Meanwhile, the blocked searoute has sent energy supply and subsequently, oil prices, into a frenzy over the week. Crude oil prices soared on Monday amid concerns over the Middle East war’s escalation, but declined after Trump indicated that it was nearing its end.White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, clarified on Tuesday that the U.S. Navy has not escorted a tanker or a vessel from the Strait of Hormuz yet, adding that it was still “an option” that Trump would utilize if necessary.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Market Movement</h2>U.S. equities edged higher in Tuesday’s after-market trade. At 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 by 0.12%, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/qqq">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) climbed up 0.12%, while the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/dia">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.08%.Meanwhile, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/uso">United States Oil Fund</a> (USO), which tracks WTI crude oil, was down 0.66% at the time of writing.Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory, while that of USO was in the ‘extremely bullish’ territory.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

 U.S. President Donald J. Trump sits at a table monitoring military operations during Operation Epic Fury against Iran. (Photo by The White House via X Account/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Trump Warns Iran Of Consequences ‘Never Seen Before’ Over Mines In Strait Of Hormuz 

In a post on Truth Social, the president said that while the U.S. does not have any reports of Iran placing such mines, they would have to be removed immediately.  

Trump Warns Iran Of Consequences ‘Never Seen Before’ Over Mines In Strait Of Hormuz

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The economist highlighted the “staggering” volatility in oil prices, noting how they surged from about $70 a barrel to almost $120, and then settled around $80 within seven days of the war.&nbsp;</li><li>He said that the ongoing war, the growing misalignment of incentives among the U.S., Israel, and Iran, and the complexities of energy supply chains suggest that oil price volatility is far from over.</li><li>Meanwhile, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified on Tuesday in a press briefing that the U.S. Navy has not escorted a tanker or a vessel from the Strait of Hormuz yet.</li></ul>Mohamed El-Erian, Egyptian-American economist and Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz, said on Tuesday that he expects the volatility in oil prices to continue amid the ongoing war in the Middle East.In a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/elerianm/status/2031429985223790754">post</a> on X, El-Erian said, “FWIW, I expect this turbulence to persist: The ongoing conduct of the war, the growing misalignment of incentives between the three main countries ( US, Israel, and Iran), and the inherent complexities of energy supply chains suggest that volatility is far from over.”The economist highlighted the “staggering” volatility in oil prices, noting how they surged from about $70 a barrel to almost $120, and then settling around $80 within seven days of the war.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_11_at_12_15_16_AM_png_feea0ec6c5.webp" alt="El-Erian oil post.png" width="1200" height="762"></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">&nbsp;</h2><h2 class="st-heading-2">Oil Fluctuations On War</h2>Crude oil prices hit almost $120 a barrel on Monday as markets grappled with concerns over the war causing long disruptions to energy supplies from the Middle East even as the important Strait of Hormuz was choked.However, later in the day, oil prices declined after U.S. President Donald Trump <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-stock-markets-climb-oil-falls-after-trump-reportedly-says-iran-war-could-be-over-soon/cZdVwyYRIe5">indicated</a> that the Iran war was likely near its end and also added that he was contemplating “taking it (Strait of Hormuz) over.”On Tuesday, WTI crude oil continued its volatile swings, plunging over 16% to be below $77 per barrel amid a reported post from the U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright on X that said that the U.S. Navy had successfully escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz. As per NBC News, the post was <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/business/markets/oil-price-iran-war-markets-rcna262697">deleted</a> shortly after.However, White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, clarified on Tuesday in a press briefing that the U.S. Navy has not escorted a tanker or a vessel from the Strait of Hormuz yet, adding that it was still “an option” that Trump would utilize if necessary.At the time of writing, WTI crude had climbed higher and was trading around $85.56 per barrel. Meanwhile, ICE Brent crude was trading around $89.91 per barrel.“Another super wild day in the oil market as prices plummet following President Trump’s speech yesterday evening, an unconfirmed report of the US military escorting a tanker through the Strait of Hormuz, and a multi-country agreement on a possible coordinated release of strategic reserves,” El-Erian said in his post.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Market Movement</h2>Meanwhile, U.S. equities were in green in Tuesday’s trade. At 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 by 0.15%, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/qqq">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) climbed up 0.28%, while the SPDR <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/dia">Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.27%.The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund</a> (USO), which tracks WTI crude oil, was down 1.16% at the time of writing.Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory, while that of USO was in the ‘extremely bullish’ territory.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

An offshore oil platform is seen at sunset on February 9, 2024 near Huntington Beach, California.

El-Erian Warns That Oil Price Volatility Is 'Far From Over' Amid Ongoing Middle East War

Mohamed El-Erian, Egyptian-American economist and Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz, said on Tuesday in a post on X that he expected the turbulence to persist. 

 Oil Price Hits $100 a Barrel Amid War in the Middle East: ETFs to Gain

USO and other ETFs surge as the Middle East conflict disrupts the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil above $100 and lifting profits across the global oil industry.

Pre-Markets Take Cues from Spot Oil Prices

Oil prices are higher than where they were in the early trading hours, but still -4% on the WTI and -5% on Brent crude.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Hegseth did not rule out the possibility of U.S. boots on the ground in Iran, while acknowledging that there could be additional American casualties.</li><li>The Defense Secretary also stated that Iran had fired the lowest number of missiles on Monday during a 24-hour period since the war began.</li><li>Meanwhile, Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Esmail Baghaei defended the country’s attacks on U.S. military bases in the Middle East, calling them “legitimate targets.</li></ul>Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday warned that today will be the “most intense” day of strikes on Iran, amid an intensifying conflict in the Middle East that is impacting 12 neighbors of the country in the region.“Iran stands alone, and they are badly losing,” Hegseth said, adding that Iranian leaders are “desperate, scrambling.”Hegseth did not rule out the possibility of U.S. boots on the ground in Iran, while acknowledging that there could be additional American casualties.Meanwhile, U.S. equities were mixed 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 down 0.1%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 0.07%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 0.03%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF was in the ‘bearish’ territory.The Defense Secretary also stated that Iran had fired the lowest number of missiles on Monday during a 24-hour period since the war began.“This is not endless nation-building under those types of quagmires we saw under Bush or Obama,” he added. The U.S. military has struck more than 3,000 targets in Iran during the first week of the war.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Iran Defends Strikes On US Bases In Middle East</h2>Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Esmail Baghaei&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/iran-middle-east-attacks-us-military-targets-legitimate-trump-warns-20-harder/cZdonI1RIeM">defended</a> the country’s attacks on U.S. military targets in the Middle East.During an interview with&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/10/iran-strikes-gulf-neighbors-us-assets-oil-infrastructure.html">CNBC</a>, Baghei said that the Iranian attacks were on “legitimate targets” under the United Nations Charter’s Article 51, stating that the country was defending itself.“All military bases, installations, and assets that in any form or manner are being used to help the aggressors are regarded as legitimate targets,” Baghaei said during the interview.Meanwhile, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures maturing in April fell about 8% to $87, at the time of writing. Brent crude futures expiring in May also fell 8% to hover around $90.9 a barrel.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) was up over 1%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF</a> (UCO) was up more than 4% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/qure-stock-soars-following-rally-on-monday-on-fda-official-departure/cZdoYYgRIez">QURE Stock’s Relentless Rally Continues Today — Here's Why HC Wainwright Is Bullish On uniQure</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon on June 22, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. 

Iran War: Defense Secretary Hegseth Warns Of ‘Most Intense’ Strikes, Says The Middle East Country Is ‘Badly Losing’

Hegseth did not rule out the possibility of U.S. boots on the ground in Iran, while acknowledging that there could be additional American casualties.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>According to an Al Jazeera report, Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said that any mediation must be on the condition of a ceasefire and a complete halt to attacks.</li><li>She stated that Iranian people demand this assurance, adding that while Iran did not start this war, it will finish it.</li><li>Meanwhile, President Trump described the Iran war as a “short-term excursion”, according to a report by NBC News.</li></ul>Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Esmail Baghaei reportedly defended the country’s attacks on U.S. military targets in the Middle East.During an interview with&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/10/iran-strikes-gulf-neighbors-us-assets-oil-infrastructure.html">CNBC</a>, Baghei said that the Iranian attacks were on “legitimate targets” under the United Nations Charter’s Article 51, stating that the country was defending itself.“All military bases, installations and assets that in any form or manner are being used to help the aggressors are regarded as legitimate targets,” Baghaei said during the interview.This comes amid a warning from President Donald Trump that the U.S. would hit Iran with a force that is 20 times harder than its attacks on the Middle Eastern country so far, if it tried anything to stop the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.“If Iran does anything that stops the flow of Oil within the Strait of Hormuz, they will be hit by the United States of America TWENTY TIMES HARDER than they have been hit thus far,” President Trump stated in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/116202054617775180">post</a> on Truth Social on Monday.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_10_at_15_15_08_png_3563581fbe.webp" alt="President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social" width="1152" height="858"><figcaption>President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social | @realDonaldTrump/Truth Social</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Iran Demands Guarantees Of No Future Attacks</h2>According to an Al Jazeera&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://aje.news/4oungf?update=4384155">report</a>, Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said that any mediation “must be in a condition where there is not only [a] ceasefire, but also a complete halt to attacks and an assurance that this will not happen again.”She stated that Iranian people demand this assurance, adding that while Iran did not start this war, it will finish it.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Describes Iran War As ‘Short-Term Excursion’</h2>Meanwhile, President Trump described the Iran war as a “short-term” one, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/president-calls-iran-war-little-excursion-will-end-soon-rcna262494">report</a> by NBC News.“We took a little excursion because we felt we had to do that to get rid of some evil. And I think you’ll see it’s going to be a short-term excursion. How good is our military, right? Amazing. How good? Short term. Short term,” he said.The President added that the U.S. is very close to finishing this short-term excursion.U.S. equities declined in Tuesday’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 down 0.17%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) fell 0.08%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 0.15%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF was in the ‘bearish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) was up 2.5%, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF</a> (UCO) was up 4.6% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/jim-cramer-terrific-ai-stock-pick-gev-gets-double-upgrade/cZdVrjXRIIw">Jim Cramer's 'Terrific' AI Stock Pick Is Already Up 26% YTD, And It Just Received A Double Upgrade Today — Here's Why</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A plume of smoke rises after an explosion on February 28, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. (Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)

Iran Reportedly Defends Attacks On US Military Bases In The Middle East As ‘Legitimate Targets,’ Trump Warns Of 20X Retaliation Over Strait Of Hormuz Threat

During an interview with CNBC, Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stated that the country was defending itself.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>BATL dropped about 16%, TPET slid roughly 12%, and the USO ETF declined more than 4% on Monday.</li><li>Economist Peter Schiff said the reversal was largely driven by profit-taking tied to talk of reserve releases and Trump’s comments.</li><li>GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan said U.S. diesel prices have climbed to about $4.73 per gallon and gasoline to roughly $3.53 per gallon.</li></ul>Oil stocks pulled back on Monday after crude prices staged a dramatic reversal when U.S. President Donald Trump said the Iran war could end soon, triggering one of the most volatile trading sessions in oil markets in years.Shares of&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BATL">Battalion Oil Corporation (BATL)</a> fell about 16%, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TPET">Trio Petroleum (TPET)</a> declined roughly 12% on Monday. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund (USO) ETF</a> also dropped more than 4% during the session.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Oil’s Wild Reversal Jolts Energy Markets</h2>Oil prices plunged after Trump said the Iran war could end “pretty quickly,” adding that the U.S. may waive oil sanctions and deploy naval escorts for tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global crude shipments.The remarks triggered a sharp reversal after both Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate crude had surged on fears the conflict could disrupt oil flows through the chokepoint. Global benchmark Brent swung in an intraday range of about $36, the widest since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, as traders also weighed the possibility of major economies releasing oil from strategic reserves.The volatility comes as the two-week conflict continues to disrupt energy markets and push U.S. gasoline prices to their highest level since August 2024.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analysts Say Pullback Is Profit-Taking</h2>Despite the sudden reversal, some analysts argued that the broader oil rally may still have room to run. Economist Peter Schiff&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/2031102395636134267">said on X</a> that crude reversed sharply from overnight highs after traders reacted first to talk of a coordinated release from strategic petroleum reserves and then to Trump’s comments suggesting the war could end soon.“These stories drove profit-taking, but the trend is still up,” Schiff said.&nbsp;Former JPMorgan strategist Marko Kolanovic also&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/markoinny/status/2031192295672811526">noted on X</a> that much of the selling appeared driven by systematic trading strategies hitting stop-loss levels after the rapid rally. He said the oil trend remains positive and that commodity trading advisors could re-establish long positions if geopolitical risks persist.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Fuel Price Outlook Begins To Shift</h2>Patrick De Haan, a petroleum analyst at GasBuddy,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/GasBuddyGuy/status/2031196367666786462">said on X</a> that the U.S. national average diesel price has climbed to about $4.73 per gallon, while&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/GasBuddyGuy/status/2031195919039836562">gasoline averages</a> roughly $3.53 per gallon.However, if crude continues to trade below the recent spike levels, gasoline prices could stabilize or even start easing by the end of the week, De Haan said. He added that earlier fears of “the probability of the national average reaching $4 per gallon within the next month appeared increasingly likely, but if oil prices continue to struggle below the overnight highs.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward USO and BATL was ‘bullish,’ while sentiment toward TPET was ‘extremely bullish,’ with all three stocks seeing ‘extremely high’ message volumes.One user&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/maxamillion001/message/647075317">said</a>, “Nothing has changed. Trump managed to shift sentiment but oil production hasn’t increased again and still no tankers pass through the strait. Few more days of this and Oil is back to 110+ again.”<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/maxamillion001/message/647075317</stembedurl>Another user&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/SexyStockSlayer/message/647074519">said</a>, “Its all a gamble at this point. No one knows what will happen, if the strait closes, moon, if USA controls it then dump.”<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/SexyStockSlayer/message/647074519</stembedurl>So far this year, BATL has skyrocketed 1,560%, TPET has climbed 114%, and USO has gained 51%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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USO, BATL, TPET Tumble As Oil Sees Wild Reversal After Trump Signals Iran War May End — Analysts Say Rally May Not Be Over

Crude whipsawed as Brent and WTI surged on supply fears before reversing after Trump’s remarks and talk of strategic reserve releases.

From Panic to Power: 5 Reasons the Bulls Reclaimed the Market

Market chaos gave way to a calculated comeback on Monday, as technical support and cooling tensions suggest the 2026 bottom is in. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>President Trump’s options could include a joint release of strategic petroleum reserves from the Group of Seven economies.</li><li>Other options on the table include waiving some federal taxes, restricting crude oil exports from the U.S., and intervening in the oil futures markets.</li><li>According to a CNBC report, energy ministers from the Group of Seven economies could meet on Tuesday to discuss a release of reserves.</li></ul>President Donald Trump will reportedly consider multiple options to curb energy prices as the intensifying Iran war pushed crude oil to over $100 on Monday.According to a Reuters&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/trump-reviews-options-curb-energy-prices-iran-strikes-roil-markets-2026-03-09/">report</a> citing people familiar with the matter, President Trump could review these options on Monday.These options could include a joint release of strategic petroleum reserves from the Group of Seven economies. Other options on the table include the waiving of some federal taxes, restricting crude oil exports from the U.S., intervening in the oil futures markets, and lifting requirements under a United States law that mandates domestic fuel should move only on U.S.-flagged ships, the report stated.According to a CNBC&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/09/iran-war-g7-energy-minister-oil-reserves.html">report</a>, energy ministers from the Group of Seven economies could meet on Tuesday to discuss a release of reserves.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Crude Oil On The Boil</h2>This comes at a time when crude oil prices have crossed the $100-per-barrel level. The U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures expiring in April soared to a new 52-week high of $119.43 a barrel before cooling down slightly to hover at nearly $96 at the time of writing.Brent crude futures expiring in May also rose to a new 52-week high of $119.46 a barrel before paring some of the gains to hover near the $100 mark.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund ETF</a> (USO) was up more than 5%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/UCO">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF</a> (UCO) was over 6% at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Markets Start Pricing In A Longer Disruption, Say Analysts</h2>Analysts at ING Think stated in a recent note that markets are beginning to price in a longer supply disruption amid the intensifying Iran war.“The longer this goes on, the more supply we will see shut-in. This is a concern for markets. Even if flows through the Strait of Hormuz start to resume, it will take time for upstream production to ramp up,” the firm stated.The combination of production shut-ins and no signs of de-escalation in the conflict is forcing the market to increasingly price in the risk of a prolonged supply disruption. Unless oil shipments resume through the Strait of Hormuz, prices are likely to keep rising, ING Think added.Meanwhile, U.S. equities declined in Monday morning’s 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 down 0.52%; the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) fell 0.2%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 0.95%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the S&amp;P 500 ETF was in the ‘bearish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/dow-tumbles-as-iran-war-stokes-fears-of-sharp-selloff-us-stocks-2026/cZdVNZ8RIIN">Dow Tumbles Over 500 Points As Iran War Stokes Fears Of Further Selloff In US Stocks This Year</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

President Trump signed executive orders which included the renaming of the Department of Defense to the Department of War. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Trump To Evaluate Options To Curb Energy Prices As Iran War Pushes Crude Beyond $100: Report

U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures expiring in April soared to a new 52-week high of $119.43 a barrel before cooling down slightly to hover around $96 at the time of writing.

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