Iran tensions

ExxonMobil and Chevron expect significant earnings and cash flow growth through 2030 despite oil volatility, supported by low-cost assets and fortress balance sheets.

S&P 500 rebounds 1.15% after touching August lows. Ten stocks down 15-37% now show 22-80% upside potential despite geopolitical uncertainty.

S&P 500 falls below 6,500, ending 214-day streak above 200-day moving average. Historical patterns suggest 71% recovery probability within 10 days despite geopolitical headwinds.

U.S. GDP revised down to 0.7% while inflation holds at 3.1%, reigniting stagflation concerns as markets trade mixed. Tech and retail stocks decline on weak guidance.

Trump administration explores Jones Act waiver to address Iran-related fuel supply concerns as WTI crude trades at $96.66/barrel and gasoline averages $3.63/gallon.

New Concept Energy ($GBR) surged 33% on geopolitical tensions threatening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit point.

S&P 500 gains face headwinds from elevated volatility, liquidity constraints, and technical resistance as oil tensions persist near $78.

S&P 500 earnings grew 12.1% while revenue rose 9%, marking ten consecutive quarters where earnings outpaced revenue, reflecting improved operational efficiency despite moderate growth.

Nasdaq surged past 25,000 led by tech stocks, while oil and gold rallied on Middle East tensions. Cadence Design Systems jumped 10% on strong results despite Palo Alto Networks declining despite beating earnings.

Occidental Petroleum reports Q4 2025 earnings February 18 amid lower oil prices, though the company historically beats expectations. Geopolitical tensions could influence crude valuations.