Happy Friday! Oil prices are on the verge of a major move that could shake up portfolios and the energy sector alike. Read on for key insights and market moves that could turn this rally into your next big opportunity.

The world’s richest people are already seeing major swings in their fortunes this year. See who’s thriving, who’s taking a hit, and what it reveals about the ‘Magnificent Seven’ stocks?

Plus, one of the biggest hedge funds in the world just revealed their latest bets. Read on to see which AI giants are getting trimmed, and which tech titans are still riding high.

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Oil Prices Are Set For An 'Impulsive' Rally

Oil markets are on the verge of a major move, driven by geopolitical tensions and technical signals that could shake up portfolios and energy sector bets alike.

Stay ahead of the curve. Discover key insights and market moves that could turn this rally into your next big opportunity.

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Yesterday: U.S. indexes declined Thursday, making the S&P 500 flat on the year and pushing the tech-heavy Nasdaq down 2% this year too. Oil prices extended gains amid concerns over potential supply disruptions, after President Trump said he would decide within 10 days whether to launch military strikes against Iran. Also, Federal Reserve officials remain divided on rate cuts with some wanting to support the labor market while others are focused on inflation and getting it under the central bank’s 2% target. Earnings season has been broadly positive, with more than 80% of S&P 500 companies reporting with 75% surpassing expectations, prompting earnings growth estimates to be revised up to 12.4% from 7.2%.

On Our Radar: Analysts will be paying attention to a heavy slate of U.S. economic data with GDP, PCE, personal income, new home sales, and consumer sentiment for insights into growth, inflation pressures, consumer health, and housing demand. With regards to earnings, all eyes will be on Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) and Dominion Energy (D) which will report before the market opens on Monday.

Shares of Occidental (OXY) surged on strong earnings for its best session since 2022, while Deere & Company (DE) soared more than 12% putting it on track for its strongest monthly performance (27%) since October 1974. On the flip side, Booking Holdings (BKNG), Carvana (CVNA), and Avis Budget Group (CAR) were among the day’s top laggards. But those weren’t the only companies making big moves. Here’s a look at some of the biggest winners and losers on Thursday.

Discover how the market is moving with our interactive heatmap. Filter by market cap, or click on any box to explore specific sectors or assets in more detail.

Ark Moves: Cathie Wood and Ark Invest made significant trades involving Figma, Salesforce, DraftKings, and Pinterest. Read on to see which ones they’ve been buying and selling.

Full Circle: Microsoft is having its worst relative stretch since the dot-com era — trading as if the AI boom never happened, even as it pours billions into the future. Is this historic underperformance a rare entry point… or a warning sign?

Anchors Up, Margins Down: Cruise stocks like Carnival and Royal Caribbean are navigating choppy waters with insiders adjusting course with some surprising moves. See why analysts warn of stormy seas ahead and what you can do to avoid your portfolio from getting rocking.

‘Price De-cline’: Shares of Priceline hit a 52-week low despite beating Wall Street estimates. Is this a temporary dip, or a sign that AI could redefine the travel game? Here’s all the details.

Stock Of The Day: After a long downtrend, SoFi might finally be paying its dues at a key support level. Click to see why traders are watching this important level that could spark a big rally.

How To Stay Positioned In An Erratic Market

When markets become unstable, freezing is not a strategy. Join veteran trader Matt Maley as he explains how he stays engaged by scaling exposure up or down, protecting capital when uncertainty rises, and positioning for the next meaningful move. Live Sunday at 1 PM ET.

On This Day In 2020…

Morgan Stanley announced it would acquire E*TRADE Financial in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $13 billion. The transaction gave ETRADE shareholders 1.04 Morgan Stanley shares for each ETRADE share they owned. The acquisition significantly expanded Morgan Stanley’s wealth management division, adding millions of retail client accounts and a strong digital brokerage platform. The deal was widely seen as a strategic move to diversify revenue streams and strengthen the firm’s position in the rapidly evolving online investing landscape.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Successful investing is anticipating the anticipations of others.“

— John Maynard Keynes

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