Happy Monday! Oil just posted its biggest weekly rally in more than two years, raising alarms for both consumers and investors. Could this be the start of another 2022-style energy shock? Tap in to see what’s driving the spike, and how high prices could go.

Also, when fear and uncertainty strike the market, the flight to safety reveals more than just investor sentiment; it exposes the true resilience of an asset. In the latest geopolitical shock, one safe haven soared while the other slipped. Read on to see which safe haven proved its strength.

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In Today's Edition

• MARKET RECAP

• FIVE ZINGERS

• MARKET HISTORY

• ONE FOR THE ROAD

The $120 Oil Shock Just Became A Real Risk: Are We Back In 2022?

Oil just clocked its biggest weekly gain since 2022, and the shockwaves are rippling far beyond the energy sector.

The sudden strike by Israel on Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure has reignited geopolitical tensions and stoked fears of a much wider conflict in the Middle East. As a result, crude prices surged as much as 15% this past week as markets brace for what could be a major supply shock.

Iran’s role in the global oil supply chain is significant, and any disruption — particularly near the critical Strait of Hormuz — could continue to send oil surging.

Read on to see how high analysts believe oil could go, and why it could echo the 2022 energy chaos.

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Last Week: U.S. indexes closed the week out on a sour note as escalating conflict between Israel and Iran rattled markets, pushing energy prices sharply higher. Both countries launched airstrikes against each other, fueling investor concerns about broader instability in the region. The sell-off pulled the S&P 500, Nasdaq and the Dow into negative territory for the week, and snapped the S&P 500’s four-day winning streak. Meanwhile, oil prices surged 8% on fears of supply disruptions, while gold rose 1.5% as investors sought safety. Treasury yields ticked up to 4.4% — suggesting lingering inflation concerns — while energy was the only sector to gain. Despite the geopolitical tensions, resilient U.S. economic data and strong corporate earnings continue to provide support.

On Our Radar: Analysts will be paying attention to Tuesday’s retail sales and the import price index for fresh signals on consumer demand and potential shifts in inflation trends. On the earnings front, Digital Turbine (APPS) and Lennar Corporation (LEN) will report earnings results after the market closes.

Palant-Cheer: Shares of Palantir have soared nearly 500% over the past year, fueled by AI and government deals. But with sky-high valuations and volatility lurking, does this massive rally have more left in the tank? 

Defense Boom: As tensions erupt in the Middle East, with Israel and Iran the latest to go at each other, defensive and cyber stocks have been soaring. Read on for the full breakdown and which stocks are poised to benefit the most.

IPO Rebound: Shares of Chime surged 66% on its IPO debut, highlighting reignited optimism in the U.S. IPO market after years of sluggishness. With several recent successful IPOs (CRCL, CRWV), discover why Wall Street is buzzing again.

Steel Deal: Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion takeover of U.S. Steel has officially been approved, sealing a strategic shift in America's industrial future. With billions pledged in U.S. investments and national control preserved via a "golden share," this merger reshapes the global steel game. Discover what’s next for the industry and American steel.

Golden Secrets: Is the U.S. Treasury secretly stockpiling gold while prices hit all-time highs? One expert reveals why America might be quietly building a gold reserve — and why this move could change the game for investors. Read on to find out why.

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On This Day In 1903…

The Ford Motor Company was incorporated in Detroit, Michigan, by Henry Ford and a group of investors with an initial capital investment of $28,000. The company would go on to revolutionize the automobile industry with the introduction of assembly line production. Ford’s innovative manufacturing methods drastically reduced production costs, making automobiles affordable for the average American and transforming transportation, labor practices and industrial production worldwide.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“In the short run, the market is a voting machine, but in the long run, it is a weighing machine.”

— Benjamin Graham

Gold Vs. Bitcoin: We Now Know Which Is The Real Safe Haven

During a global crisis, investors instinctively seek refuge, but where they choose to run and park their money says a lot about them.

With both Bitcoin and gold recently rallying to record highs, there’s been a lot of talk about safe havens and which one holds more value.

In the wake of the recent escalation in the Middle East between Israel and Iran, the market picked a winner, with one asset soaring, while the other one tumbled.

Discover which asset proved its worth when it mattered most, and which one did not.

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