Iran Attacks Oil Tanker: Stock Market Impact!
In a Nutshell
Iran struck two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz hours after Trump claimed a deal was near, creating uncertainty about whether markets will see peace or escalation before Friday's close. Ricky profited $2,200 shorting Airbnb after earnings and is watching overvalued momentum stocks like NBIS trading at 66x earnings after a 36% drop from highs. He suggests CMG as a potential rotation target if AI stocks correct, noting cash is the best position when markets lack clear direction.
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Ricky provided a quick market update after watching earnings reports during the aftermarket live session. DraftKings earnings did not produce significant market reaction. Airbnb reported earnings and gapped up, becoming overbought. Ricky opened a small short position and added to it as direction became favorable, ultimately walking away with $2,200 profit instead of the expected $800 to $1,000 due to faster-than-expected selloff. PLTR was the only other short taken, with the position announced to the LPP team after consolidation and signs of selloff.
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Japanese markets are slightly in the red. Iran struck two oil tankers transiting under US escort in the southern corner of the Strait of Hormuz. The attack occurred just hours after Trump told reporters a Hermuse deal was coming together and Iran had requested talks. According to Tasnim News, the strikes targeted two ships. This development supports the view that Trump is saying anything to keep markets elevated going into the weekend.
Ricky explained the Iranian government structure includes the IRGC and approximately 30 different departments, which creates conflicting reports about deals and negotiations. This complexity makes it difficult to determine whether statements come from official sources or different departments.
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