Oil prices fell to $100 today on reports President Trump indicated the Iran war could end within weeks. Brent crude surged 60% in March marking the largest monthly gain since 1988. CNBC reported ceasefire hopes emerged as G7 ministers met amid strike deadline extensions.
Dollar dropped for the second consecutive day on war de-escalation speculation. Chinese government bonds emerged as the lone haven asset during the conflict per FT reporting. Foreign central banks sold US Treasuries to lowest levels since 2012 showing dollar reserve diversification.
Airlines entered crisis mode as jet fuel supplies tightened. Carriers scaled back expansion plans while crude prices held near $100. The FT noted airlines face margin pressure from sustained energy costs.
BYND Beyond Meat shares slid after Q4 double miss and weak outlook. The plant-based meat maker faced renewed pressure as consumer demand softened. ZEO Zeo Energy posted Q4 EPS loss widening to $0.06 from $0.04 year over year.
Short sellers attacked healthcare micro caps this week. ELAB PMGC Holdings SI rocketed 115 points to 132% in seven days. Healthcare Triangle SI jumped 80 points to 100% as bears flooded tiny health tech plays.
AIRS AirSculpt held 147% SI as the highest among stocks above $100M market cap. The aesthetic surgery operator absorbed 18 points in weekly short additions.
HM B H&M insider Stefan Persson filed for $80M in buying executed last week. The Swedish fashion billionaire bought 4.5M shares showing retail sector confidence. GET Getlink shareholder Eiffage bought $194M demonstrating rare conviction in cross-channel infrastructure.
Energy names Devon and Occidental led options activity on 37% and 61% yearly gains respectively.
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