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Strait of Hormuz

The Hormuz math just got even uglier

Iran launched attacks on U.S. military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan—retaliation for American strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. As the escalation keeps climbing, here's what the numbers actually tell you about the risk ahead.

Oil prices

Iran just put $100 oil back in play

Iran reportedly suspended indirect talks with the U.S. and is threatening to completely block the Strait of Hormuz. That matters because roughly 20% of the world's oil flows through this narrow chokepoint. Here's what it means for oil prices, energy…

The real chokepoint at the Strait of Hormuz

War-risk insurance premiums on Strait of Hormuz transits have surged from pre-war levels, and shipping traffic has collapsed by roughly 95%. Here's how insurers are controlling oil transit… and what it means for your portfolio.

OPEC

The beginning of the end for OPEC

The UAE's exit from OPEC. Plus, Powell's final meeting as Fed chair… Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade… Big Tech is reporting—and this stock's results matter most… And The Wall Street Journal's OpenAI piece.

Andrew Horowitz, The Disciplined Investor

Andrew Horowitz: How to play the Iran conflict

Andrew Horowitz of The Disciplined Investor breaks down the market's reaction to Iran… and some of his favorite ideas right now. Plus, rising inflation… Earnings season… The private credit crisis… AI spending… And is Musk intentionally tanking Tesla (TSLA)?

Strait of Hormuz

Will the Strait of Hormuz reopen soon?

Is Iran planning to reopen the Strait of Hormuz? Plus, the Artemis II… Trump's address to the nation… Ely Lilly's (LLY) GLP-1 pill… Don't bet against Tesla (TSLA)... Private equity pain… AI-driven layoffs… And CoreWeave's (CRWV) historic deal with Meta…

Is it finally time to buy Nike?

Nike (NKE) is tanking—is it time to buy? Plus, the market's historic move… The Strait of Hormuz… Carnival's (CCL) credibility problem… This commodity is about to skyrocket… And OpenAI's valuation surge.

Iran War

Is a ceasefire with Iran on the horizon?

U.S./Iran ceasefire talks—and why Trump NEEDS a resolution. Plus, how the Clarity Act drove Circle's (CRCL) plunge… Agentic AI is coming for big banks… And Disney (DIS) just blew its OpenAI partnership.

Iran War

Why Trump must end the Iran conflict ASAP

Iran is painting President Trump into a corner. Plus, from fertilizer to oil: these stocks will soar as the Iran conflict drags on… A sporting goods stock to buy—and one to avoid… And an AI infrastructure play with incredible growth.

Should you buy stocks during the Iran War?

Is it smart to invest during the Iran conflict? Plus, how hedge funds amplify oil volatility… Oracle (ORCL)... Wrap Tech (WRAP)… The AI power crisis… Lessons from Jim Cramer… And a uranium stock that could easily surge over 250%.

Iran War

The Iran War is bigger than oil prices

The escalating Iran conflict is disrupting global energy markets—but the ripple effects extend far beyond oil. From airlines to agriculture, several sectors are already reacting. Here's what investors should know as the situation unfolds.

Iran War

How to invest for the Iran War

War with Iran: Why all eyes are on the Strait of Hormuz… And why U.S. producers will benefit. Plus, should you buy stocks during a war? … Block's (XYZ) layoff… Private equity… The betting markets… And Tesla's (TSLA) upgrade.