LNG Cheniere Energy surged after hours as Qatar LNG facilities absorbed missile strikes overnight. The attack extended Iran war disruption into day 20 pushing Oman crude above $150. Buyers scrambled to replace Gulf barrels as Strait of Hormuz closure created massive price dislocations between benchmarks and physical supply costs.
FT warned Tehran's ability to prolong oil and gas flow disruption "has a way to go". Economists flagged the oil surge will hurt US growth and fuel inflation. The Fed holds rates today amid unprecedented commodity chaos testing policymakers navigating conflicting pressures.
Banks prepared to offload $18B in debt tied to the EA take-private deal testing junk bond markets at peak stress. JPMorgan halted $5.3B in Qualtrics debt deals as AI fears chilled demand risking high-profile hung transactions. Capital markets stayed frozen as geopolitical uncertainty persisted.
Elizabeth Warren slammed Trump's approval of Nvidia's chip deal warning it will drive up smartphone and laptop prices. The senator's critique came as NVDA maintained 54 buy ratings showing analyst conviction despite political backlash.
Google unveiled its Vibe Design AI tool triggering Figma trending as design software competition intensified. Micron dipped 4.4% after hours despite posting a blockbuster quarter as analysts warned supply not demand now matters most.
COOK Traeger Inc SI hit 181% of free float adding 17 points in three days. Bears now hold positions exceeding the entire tradable float showing unprecedented conviction. The outdoor grill maker topped extreme short lists as retail discretionary absorbed fresh pressure.
COST Costco CEO addressed $1.50 hot dog pricing speculation today. The warehouse giant maintained its iconic food court value proposition amid broader inflation pressures.
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