Trump extended Iran peace talks deadline overnight. The move calmed markets after stocks posted their worst day since the Middle East crisis began. Treasury yields surged on fresh inflation fears before reversing. Traditional 60-40 portfolios headed for their worst month since 2022 as bonds and equities slumped together.
FT reported investors have "nowhere to hide" as the Iran shock rattled both asset classes. Ships now forgo cargo to carry fuel as energy prices soared. Shipping fuel costs jumped $5B since conflict started.
LUNR Intuitive Machines led space sector gains today. Bloomberg reported SpaceX may file for IPO shortly sparking speculation across the sector. ASTS AST SpaceMobile climbed alongside defense-adjacent names.
CRWD CrowdStrike and PANW Palo Alto dropped after Anthropic published an AI security report. The analysis flagged vulnerabilities in current cybersecurity approaches triggering sector-wide selling.
TGT Target absorbed union boycott threats this morning. Teachers' unions advocated avoiding Target for back-to-school purchases citing labor disputes. The $60B retailer faced fresh headwinds as consumer discretionary already battled inflation pressures.
CAR Avis Budget SI exploded 12 points this week hitting 67.7%. Bears piled in despite 21.7 days to cover showing extreme positioning. PINS Pinterest SI surged 6.5 points reaching 14.2% as growth stocks absorbed pressure.
Chinese banks anchored earnings calendars. 600036 China Merchants Bank reports Monday as regional lenders navigate energy crisis fallout.
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