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President Trump issues a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, threatening severe consequences regarding a deal or the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Bad for the stock market: Spikes geopolitical risk. Threatens global oil supply disruption. Likely drives significant oil price increases. Fuels inflation concerns. Increases market volatility. Promotes "risk-off" sentiment among investors. Elevates economic uncertainty. View Story

Market Snapshot Dow 46503.56 -61.07 ( -0.13 %) Nasdaq 21879.19 +38.23 ( 0.18 %) SP 500 6584.78 +7.37 ( 0.11 %) 10-yr Note  NYSE Adv 1600  Dec 1147  Vol 1.11 bln Nasdaq Adv 2769  Dec 1959  Vol 8.17 bln Industry Watch Strong: Energy, Consumer Staples, Utilities, Real Estate, Financials, Information Technology Weak: Consumer Discretionary, Health Care, Communication Services, Industrials Moving the Market ...

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Trading Environment High volatility, action-packed week Geopolitical tensions (Middle East war, Iran) remain a dominating factor Market experienced a relief rally Turnaround Tuesday after de-escalation comments Market gapped down on Thursday, buyers pushed to close high Change of market character: opening low, closing high Crude oil (WTI, Brent, USO) at new highs, a key concern for global economy Nonfarm payroll report was an upside surprise, unemployment declined SpaceX IPO buzz creating interest in space stocks All major indexes and bonds closed green this week VIX fell from over 30 to around 24, but still elevated Treasury yields remain elevated at 4.3%, but saw a slight relief Energy sector diverged: USO up, energy stocks down Materials (XLB) is the only sector in a bullish state by smart trend filter 52-week highs and lows numbers remain shallow Percentage of stocks above 20 SMA no longer oversold (53%) Bitcoin is sideways, testing key support at $65k Key econom...

Market Snapshot Dow 46503.56 -61.07 ( -0.13 %) Nasdaq 21879.19 +38.23 ( 0.18 %) SP 500 6584.78 +7.37 ( 0.11 %) 10-yr Note  NYSE Adv 1600  Dec 1147  Vol 1.11 bln Nasdaq Adv 2769  Dec 1959  Vol 8.17 bln Industry Watch Strong: Energy, Consumer Staples, Utilities, Real Estate, Financials, Information Technology Weak: Consumer Discretionary, Health Care, Communication Services, Industrials Moving the Market ...

U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose by 178,000 in March; unemployment stable at 4.3%. Good Moderate job growth supports consumer spending. Stable, low unemployment indicates a healthy labor market. Suggests economic expansion without overheating pressures. Lessens immediate aggressive Federal Reserve rate hike concerns. Positive for corporate earnings outlook. View Story

SPY experienced a significant decline. Weakening market breadth and negative sentiment drove price action. Valuations compressed as prices fell against rising earnings. A cautious market outlook prevails. Price Action SPY closed notably lower over the period. A distinct downtrend dominated from early March. Increased volatility, with pronounced downside moves. Trading volume often surged during periods of heavy selling. Market Breadth Declining stocks frequently outnumbered advancers. Down volume and down money flow consistently outweighed up metrics. Indicates broad-based selling pressure across the market. Market participation skewed negatively. Price vs. Earnings SPY price declined steadily. Rolling EPS showed consistent growth. This led to a compression of the price-to-earnings multiple. Valuations became more attractive relative to earnings. Sentiment Analysis Overall market sentiment turned sharply negative. Net sentiment ratio remained below neutral...

Market-Cap-Weighted Average Price Change Date: Thu Apr 02 2026 By Sector Sector Current Day Change Current Day % Positive Current Day Companies Last 5 Days Change Last 5 Days % Positive Last 5 Days Companies Basic Materials - - 0 -37.1% 0% 3 Consumer Cyclical - - 0 +16.7% 75% 4 Consumer Defensive - - 0 +7.4% 66.7% 3 Healthcare - - 0 -3.5% 33.3% 3 Industrials -8.1% 0% 2 +12.5% 40% 5 Technology - - ...

Mixed to negative earnings day. Earnings Results: Acuity Brands: EPS beat, revenue miss. Trilogy Metals: Significant EPS miss, no revenue. Lindsay Manufacturing: Missed both EPS and revenue. Guidance Updates: AirSculpt Technologies: Fiscal 2026 revenue guidance below consensus. AngioDynamics: Updated FY2026 guidance largely in-line; revenue range slightly increased. Top Surprises: Trilogy Metals: Loss per share significantly missed estimates. Lindsay Manufacturing: Earnings and revenue substantially below consensus. AirSculpt Technologies: Projected full-year revenue fell short of analyst expectations.

Blue Owl limits withdrawals from two funds due to surge in redemption requests. Tesla deliveries mark weakest quarter in a year; inventory swells. Bank of America's $72.5 million settlement with Epstein accusers wins preliminary approval. U.S. private credit faces potentially higher defaults due to software exposure. Ford first-quarter U.S. auto sales fall as affordability concerns weigh on demand. MARKET RECAP Stocks ended mixed; oil prices jumped. Treasuries traded higher. Dollar rose sharply, weighing on gold.

A U.S. policy initiative focused on regulating and potentially restricting the importation of foreign-made medicines and their raw components. Positively Impacted Sectors Domestic Pharmaceutical Manufacturers: Benefits from reduced foreign competition and potential "Buy American" procurement mandates. U.S. Specialty Chemical Producers: Increased demand for domestically synthesized Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and raw precursors. Domestic Medical Logistics and Cold Storage: Growth in local infrastructure needs for storing and distributing U.S.-made products. Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs): High demand for U.S.-based facilities as companies onshore production to avoid import hurdles. Negatively Impacted Sectors Multinational Pharmaceutical Corporations: Higher operational costs and supply chain disruptions from moving production out of lower-cost foreign markets. International Generic Drug Manufacturers: Direct loss of ...

Summary: Strengthening trade restrictions on U.S. imports of aluminum, steel, and copper. Positively Impacted Sectors Domestic Steel and Aluminum Producers: Benefit from reduced foreign competition and higher domestic price power. Mining and Basic Materials: Increased demand for domestic raw materials to replace restricted imports. Recycling and Scrap Metal: Higher valuation for domestic metal scrap as primary import costs rise. Negatively Impacted Sectors Automotive Industry: Higher production costs for vehicle frames, engines, and parts. Construction and Infrastructure: Increased expenses for structural steel and copper wiring in building projects. Aerospace and Defense: Rising costs for specialized metal alloys used in aircraft manufacturing. Consumer Staples: Higher packaging costs for companies utilizing aluminum cans or foil. Industrial Machinery: Narrower profit margins due to more expensive raw material inputs for heavy equipment. Renewable Energy: Incre...

Market Snapshot Dow 46450.24 -114.39 ( -0.25 %) Nasdaq 21812.41 -28.55 ( -0.13 %) SP 500 6570.56 -6.85 ( -0.10 %) 10-yr Note  NYSE Adv 1450  Dec 1218  Vol 451.23 mln Nasdaq Adv 2117  Dec 2160  Vol 6.40 bln Industry Watch Strong: Energy, Consumer Staples, Utilities, Real Estate, Financials Weak: Consumer Discretionary, Communication Services, Industrials Moving the Market --Stocks giving back some of ...

Bullish Volatile XLE (+4.2%): Started at 56.67, dipped then rallied sharply to end at 59.06 XLK (-2.9%): Started at 139.37, experienced a sharp drop and recovery to end at 135.33 Bearish XLI (-8.3%): Started at 178.40, trended consistently down to 163.52 XLP (-7.4%): Started at 88.21, sold off to end at 81.66 XLV (-7.3%): Started at 157.88, declined steadily to 146.43 XLY (-6.1%): Started at 115.19, moved lower to finish at 108.15 XLB (-5.4%): Started at 53.01, dropped before a partial recovery to 50.15 XLRE (-5.3%): Started at 43.63, trended down to end at 41.31 XLC (-5.0%): Started at 117.50, sold off to close at 111.58 XLF (-2.9%): Started at 51.04, chopped down to finish at 49.58 XLU (-1.6%): Started at 47.04, drifted lower to end at 46.29

Bullish XLE (4.21%): Initial dip followed by a strong rally to new highs. Volatile XLK (-2.90%): Sideways action, a sharp sell-off, then a significant recovery from the lows. Bearish XLB (-5.41%): Sharp initial drop followed by a failed recovery attempt. XLI (-8.34%): Consistent selling pressure with weak bounces, creating a clear downtrend. XLU (-1.59%): Choppy decline to a mid-period low, followed by a partial recovery. XLV (-7.25%): Steep and consistent decline with minimal upward retracement. XLF (-2.87%): Gradual decline forming a U-shape, recovering some losses from the bottom. XLY (-6.11%): Significant sell-off after a choppy start, with a late bounce failing. XLP (-7.43%): Relentless downtrend, consistently setting new lows. XLC (-5.03%): Traded flat before entering a sustained downtrend with a late bounce. XLRE (-5.31%): Steady decline to a distinct bottom followed by a partial recovery.

XLE: Bullish Total Change: 4.21% Price Action: Initial dip followed by a strong, sustained rally to new highs before a minor pullback. XLB: Bearish Total Change: -5.41% Price Action: Sharp initial drop followed by a period of consolidation and a failed recovery attempt. XLI: Bearish Total Change: -8.34% Price Action: A consistent and significant downtrend with multiple lower lows and lower highs. XLU: Volatile Total Change: -1.59% Price Action: Choppy, range-bound trading with a mid-period dip and partial recovery; no clear trend. XLV: Bearish Total Change: -7.25% Price Action: A steady and persistent decline throughout the period, establishing a clear downtrend. XLF: Volatile Total Change: -2.87% Price Action: An initial decline followed by a sharp rebound and choppy trading, ending below the start. XLY: Bearish Total Change: -6.11% Price Action: After a brief initial pop, the ticker entered a sustained downtrend to a distinct low. XLP: Bearish Tot...

XLE: Bullish Total Change: 4.21% Price Action: Initial dip followed by a strong, sustained rally to new highs before a minor pullback. XLB: Bearish Total Change: -5.41% Price Action: Sharp initial drop followed by a period of consolidation and a failed recovery attempt. XLI: Bearish Total Change: -8.34% Price Action: A consistent and significant downtrend with multiple lower lows and lower highs. XLU: Volatile Total Change: -1.59% Price Action: Choppy, range-bound trading with a mid-period dip and partial recovery; no clear trend. XLV: Bearish Total Change: -7.25% Price Action: A steady and persistent decline throughout the period, establishing a clear downtrend. XLF: Volatile Total Change: -2.87% Price Action: An initial decline followed by a sharp rebound and choppy trading, ending below the start. XLY: Bearish Total Change: -6.11% Price Action: After a brief initial pop, the ticker entered a sustained downtrend to a distinct low. XLP: Bearish Tot...

Market Recap Biggest red day of the year, max loss hit. Gave back prior two days' profits; down $57,000. Energy sector (USO) showed strong momentum. Oil drop at 9:00 AM coincided with stock's tank. Week has been difficult; now red on the month. Navigating a bear market environment. Trading Environment Lost big on a stock up 118% – a series of escalating mistakes. Price action tied to underlying asset (oil), not just chart. Initial caution about resistance overridden by FOMO after missing a strong early run. Early trades yielded minimal profits for significant risk. Increased share size aggressively into extended moves, chasing entries. Multiple false breakouts and missed opportunities fueled frustration. Final, max-size trade (75,000 shares) at the top of the hour wiped out by oil-induced tank. Held massive losing position due to emotional conviction and fear of missing a rebound. Recognized the stock was difficult to trade and didn't behave as anticipate...

Iran and Oman drafting a joint protocol for Hormuz Strait maritime traffic. Good: Reduces geopolitical risk in a critical oil chokepoint. Enhances predictability for energy shipments. Promotes regional stability. Bad: Could imply increased Iranian influence over shipping routes. Potential for future leverage or control. Irrelevant: A procedural diplomatic step; immediate market impact often limited unless terms are disruptive. View Story

US Market Futures S&P, Nasdaq futures significantly below fair value. Points to a sharply lower opening. US Economic Data Initial jobless claims fell by 9,000 to 202,000 (below consensus). Continuing jobless claims decreased by 25,000 to 1.841 million. Trade deficit widened to $57.3 billion in February (above consensus). Geopolitical Concerns Iran conflict fears escalated after President Trump's address. US intelligence doubts Iran's willingness for talks. Oil prices surged $9.23 (+9.2%) to $109.35 per barrel. Corporate News Trump administration to announce new tariffs on drugmakers. Amazon in talks to acquire Globalstar. Asian Markets Mostly lower due to Iran conflict concerns. Japan's Nikkei down 2.4%, South Korea's Kospi down 4.5%. Japan's 10-yr JGB yield at 20-year high. Australia's trade surplus significantly beat expectations. European Markets Major indices trade in the red. Persisting worries about Iran conflict ahead of Easter ...