Crude jumped above $100 today as optimism for Hormuz reopening vanished. The FT reported Washington-Tehran ceasefire failed to stem global energy crunch. North Sea oil hit record highs as Iran maintained hold over the strait.
CNBC Asia reported oil soared 11% following Trump's Iran war speech stoking escalation fears. Commodity traders lost billions in early war days per new FT findings. Firms normally profiting from volatility got caught by sudden energy price spikes.
CVX Chevron grabbed headlines today as majors absorbed extended conflict impact. Carson Block told FT that bets against US stocks will have "wind at their backs" as technology upends markets. The Muddy Waters founder sees long-term pressure building.
Banks dominate this week's calendar ahead of oil chaos resolution. JNJ Johnson & Johnson kicks off Monday with Q1 results. WFC Wells Fargo reports hours later.
BAC Bank of America drops Wednesday morning numbers. The $375B lender faces scrutiny amid energy volatility. Netflix follows after close with analysts forecasting 15% rally potential.
SCHW Schwab and BK Bank of New York Mellon both report Wednesday. Thursday brings TFC Truist and FITB Fifth Third extending regional bank parade.
PPL PPL consensus target jumped to $42 as utilities drew upgrade waves. GEV GE Vernova soared to $924 target with 27 buy ratings. Analysts favored defensive infrastructure plays.
POWL Powell Industries SI spiked 8.4 points in seven days hitting 12.5%. Bears doubled down on electrical equipment names. PRKS United Parks climbed 7.3 points to 44.5% as leisure skeptics piled in.
European markets edged lower per CNBC as Iran peace hopes faded. Travel stocks plunged on extended conflict timeline. Asian markets traded mixed absorbing Trump's hardened rhetoric.
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