Trump extended Iran strike talks overnight after Wall Street posted its worst day since the crisis began. US appeals for negotiations continue as the Strait of Hormuz closure enters day 20. FT reported stocks and bonds slumped in tandem leaving investors with "nowhere to hide" in traditional 60-40 portfolios.
Ships abandoned cargo to carry fuel as prices soared. Fuel costs for global shipping jumped nearly $5B since conflict started per FT reporting. Minnesota to Punjab harvests face pressure as fertilizer costs spiked threatening global food supplies.
CNBC reported European stocks staged a rebound Friday on de-escalation signals. Asian markets traded mixed as the deadline extension provided relief yet risk sentiment remained fragile.
PAVS Paranovus Entertainment SI exploded to 5,325% this week representing a 4,747-point surge. The $3M entertainment tech name absorbed extreme short pressure. FEED ENvue Medical jumped to 135% SI from 11% as bears piled in aggressively.
Borrowing costs reached absurd levels. ANNA AleAnna CTB hit 562% while Leifras topped 681% showing available shares vanished completely. Sensei Biotherapeutics held 82% SI with 170% CTB.
1093 CSPC Pharma Chairman bought $52.8M this week showing conviction amid healthcare volatility. EVD CTS Eventim CEO added $11.5M as the German ticketing firm stabilized.
DELL Dell insiders executed 54 sales totaling $197M demonstrating coordinated exit activity. PBF PBF Energy saw 14 insider sales worth $178M as executives fled energy positions despite crude rally.
Energy options volume surged with DVN Devon and EQNR Equinor grabbing massive trader interest expecting extended conflict.
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