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.
These notes were generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies.
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.
Ricky reminded viewers that he trades with his LPP team every morning. Markets currently offer discounted prices. The second link in the description provides one-time payment lifetime access, allowing immediate signup for live trading starting the next market open.
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.
Ricky posed questions about whether a deal will materialize by tomorrow or if Trump is buying time until Friday's market close to resume attacks, allowing markets to avoid influence before a potential Sunday peace deal announcement. This pattern has continued for 22 weeks.
Michael Bur opened bearish positions on Oracle and NBIS. NBIS sold off 13.2% on the day. NBIS was one of the best performing stocks of 2025, reaching highs near 300 before correcting. The stock is down 36% from recent highs and currently trades at 66 times earnings despite the downturn. Revenue and net income are highly volatile. Ricky considers the stock fundamentally expensive and views it as a momentum play that performed well during irrational market conditions.
NBIS experienced significant volatility, dropping from highs of 300 to lows of 150, then recovering to 128 before settling in middle ground. The stock's volatility makes shorting risky due to its irrational price action. Ricky notes that momentum stocks are only sustainable during irrational times and become difficult to trade once momentum reverses.
Ricky identified CMG as a potential rotation target if AI stocks experience irrational behavior and corrections. CMG has declined from highs of $69 to current lows of $30 and has been consolidating. The stock trades at 30 times earnings with a declining P/E ratio, indicating reduced premium valuation. Revenue is increasing while net income remains stagnant. Fair value analysis suggests 20% upside potential. The stock appears technically oversold and may present opportunities for exposure to safer sectors if AI stocks correct significantly.
Micron was not traded despite impressive performance from chip companies that gapped up and held gains throughout the day until the final 30 minutes. The LPP team monitored for overbought reversal patterns that never materialized, resulting in only slight pullbacks followed by hours of sideways trading.
Ricky emphasized that cash is a position and avoiding overtrading is important when markets show stubborn, sideways movement. Traders should focus on opportunities that make sense and align with favorable conditions rather than watching paint dry.
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