MRVL Marvell surged Monday on datacenter chip momentum as traders piled into options through June expiries. The networking chip maker grabbed attention alongside broader semiconductor strength despite oil volatility. Teradyne maintained top options sentiment rankings as chip testers showed 60% yearly gains.
Bears retreated from hardware names while targeting software. WIX absorbed a 3.6 point SI surge in one week hitting 12.7%. The web platform builder faced tripled short conviction as growth skepticism intensified.
Gulf states revisited pipeline plans to bypass Strait of Hormuz per FT reporting. The conflict prompted countries to replicate Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline despite massive cost. 2222 Aramco CEO Amin Al-Nasser bought $2.6M shares April 1 showing rare executive confidence.
Oil traders faced historic dislocation as energy rationing spread globally. Governments from Bangladesh to Zambia imposed fuel demand cuts as Middle East flows stayed blocked. Chinese bonds emerged as the lone war haven with yields down marginally while other major economies saw rates climb.
ABT Abbott Laboratories absorbed an Evercore target cut to $134 maintaining outperform. The $179B healthcare giant held just 1.1% SI showing minimal bear interest. BAX Baxter dropped to a $22 target despite outperform ratings.
GM General Motors reported Q1 sales down 9.7% to 626,429 vehicles extending auto sector weakness. Dollar strength resumed on renewed Middle East fears pressuring multinationals.
Private credit risks drew Treasury scrutiny with regulators meeting on insurance exposures. Goldman Sachs defied redemption waves keeping fund buybacks below 5%.
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