FIVE Five Below surged after Q4 earnings crushed estimates with strong guidance. The discount retailer defied consumer spending concerns. DLO DLocal jumped on solid Q4 results showing payments growth momentum. FDMT 4D Molecular smashed expectations with $85M in sales versus $32M estimates.
RKLB Rocket Lab landed a $190M hypersonic test contract for 20 launches. The defense contractor grabbed Department of War backing as conflict spending accelerated. Options traders piled into the name across nine expiries through June per ORTEX data.
DD DuPont announced a stock split between 1-for-2 and 1-for-4 pending May 21 shareholder approval. The chemical giant triggered arbitrage positioning as traders bet on split mechanics.
Iran war day 19 pushed crude back above $95. Oman barrels spiked past $150 as buyers scrambled for Gulf replacements. FT reported Tehran's disruption capacity "has a way to go" warning prolonged supply chaos.
The Strait of Hormuz closure created massive dislocation between benchmarks and physical costs. Economists flagged oil surge will hurt US growth and fuel inflation ahead of today's Fed decision. Wholesale prices ticked up in February adding policy pressure.
European stocks closed higher despite energy volatility. Asia-Pacific markets tumbled on prolonged conflict fears. The dollar headed for its steepest weekly gain in one year on haven demand.
Banks prepared to offload $18B in EA take-private debt testing junk bond markets at peak stress. JPMorgan halted $5.3B in Qualtrics deals as AI fears chilled demand risking hung transactions.
Drone maker Swarmer backed by Erik Prince surged 500% in Wall Street debut hitting $380M market cap. The defense IPO contrasted with broader capital markets staying locked.
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