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S&P 500 reversal sparks tech & energy rally amid Iran oil risk. Read more macro analysis here.

A volatile geopolitical backdrop tied to the U.S.–Iran conflict ultimately fueled a powerful two-week rally as easing oil prices and ceasefire optimism drove risk appetite.

U.S. stocks surged to fresh all-time highs on Friday after Iran announced the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for commercial vessels.

The war hedge complex (oil, energy, gold) has stopped acting like the only game, while broad equities have resumed leadership. The marginal buyer is no longer willing to pay a premium for it

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 updated records on Thursday as President Donald Trump announced an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.

Oil surged 38% from its pre-war level of $65, gas jumped from $2.98 to $4.09, and Kpler data shows Hormuz flows are still severely disrupted. Yet seven major energy stocks still price in a resolution that hasn't arrived — trading at 7x to 11x forward P/E. Is this a generational buying opportunity, or a value trap?

Asia accounts for the bulk of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, with China, India, and Japan among the largest recipients. Read more here.

Markets may be underpricing Strait of Hormuz closure risk.

Citadel's Ken Griffin warns a prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure could push the global economy into recession amid a deepening energy-price shock.

U.S. equities rally to pre-war highs and crude plunges nearly 7% as U.S. Vice President JD Vance cites "a lot of progress" in Iran talks.

2026 dividend investing is shifting fast: SCHD rises as the S&P 500 stumbles. Read more macro analysis here.

est Texas Intermediate crude surged past $103 a barrel and Brent topped $101 after President Trump launched a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following failed U.S.-Iran peace talks over the weekend. U.S. equities recovered from a sharp morning selloff by midday, led by software stocks as midday reports of potential Iranian nuclear concessions eased tail risks. Goldman Sachs slid 3.9% on a Q1 revenue miss while Oracle and ServiceNow each surged more than 6%.

U.S. Navy blockade threat in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt oil and shipping, boosting volatility.

Oil prices face extreme volatility from Middle East disruptions. Read more on what investors should know about developments in the energy sector.

Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday that its East-West pipeline has been fully restored to its peak throughput of roughly 7 million barrels daily, following damage inflicted on its energy infrastructure during the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Why markets are facing both external and internal risks. The broader impact of high gasoline costs. The looming credit crisis and the possible implications. Read more here.

Discover where smart money is rotating as rates stay stuck—sector-by-sector moves, discounted blue-chip picks, and a capital recycling plan to boost income.

Targa Resources is positioned for continued growth, leveraging its dominant Permian Basin midstream footprint and volume-driven business model. Read the latest analysis on the stock here.

Tech stocks rise as the Nasdaq 100 targets an 8-day streak, even as inflation spikes and consumer sentiment hits a record low. Trump lifts Palantir, oil rebounds and AI chips surge on TSMC strength.

Fed policy uncertainty and delayed leadership transitions meet record equity concentration. Analyze the fragility of modern household wealth.

As Europe confronts a new energy crisis, we explore key measures to strengthen energy security beyond simply lowering energy bills, and the potential implications for business leaders.

US launch of Operation Epic Fury against Iran in late February triggered the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, spiking energy prices and driving pressure on both equities and bonds.

U.S. stocks surged to one-month highs on Wednesday as a temporary ceasefire between the U.S.