TSLA Tesla commanded attention today on SpaceX IPO reports. Musk could file this week targeting $75B raising capital. The space venture grabbed trader focus as options activity surged across multiple expiries. Tesla shares reflected SpaceX optimism despite broader volatility.
NVDA Nvidia faced fresh regulatory scrutiny. Senator Elizabeth Warren questioned the $20B Groq acquisition calling it an antitrust dodge. The chip giant navigated Washington pressure while options traders positioned through July expiries. AI infrastructure demand remained robust despite political noise.
Airlines absorbed fresh pressure as unpaid TSA workers protested. DAL Delta and UAL United faced operational uncertainty. Trump deployed ICE agents to airports drawing criticism from security staff. The shutdown entered critical stages threatening spring travel operations.
European stocks staged a rebound today. Trump signaled constructive Iran talks pushing oil below $100 after spiking past that level earlier. FT reported traders placed $580M in oil bets 15 minutes before Trump's Truth Social post. Markets reversed losses on war cooling signals.
Gilt yields surged to highest since 2008. Traders priced four Bank of England rate hikes this year. UK debt markets absorbed selling pressure as inflation concerns persisted. Senegal tapped undisclosed €650M borrowing to avoid default.
Bears piled into obscure names this week. DRMA Dermata SI exploded to 83% jumping 78 points. ORGN Origin Materials hit 93% SI adding 89 points in three days. Small cap volatility attracted extreme positioning.
Chinese insiders led global selling. Inner Mongolia Yili CEO dumped $238M representing the largest transaction in seven days. Asian executive exodus intensified as regional markets tumbled.
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