US power projection in the Mideast is undeniable, with airstrikes sinking Iranian warships sending a clear message: US military controls all domains, destroying Iran’s assets. [3](https://x.com/Unclestocknotes/status/2028195591357128867)
Expect regional chaos in the Mideast to supercharge growth for companies providing exclusive high-resolution earth imagery services, like $PL and $LUNR. [4](https://x.com/JaguarAnalytics/status/2028196989855240673)
After 25 years and $8 trillion, US foreign policy has resulted in significant failures: Al-Jolani running Syria (with a $10M CIA bounty), ISIS emerged from the power vacuum, Talibans are back in control of Afghanistan, and maritime trade protections (Suez, Red Sea, Hormuz) have collapsed. [15](https://x.com/JaguarAnalytics/status/2028214435081273501)
$PLTR is an “everything crisis winner,” having played a crucial role in major national security and global crisis events over the last two decades, demonstrating unmatched scale and reach. [16](https://x.com/ZaStocks/status/2028214785968414831)
Expect oil prices to surge well over $70/barrel, with gold and silver in the spotlight as US stock market futures open for the first time since the US, Iran, and Israel conflict began. [25](https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2028228794553614775)
Monday’s open will likely see aggressive moves for Gold and Silver due to Iran’s retaliation following Khamenei’s death. [28](https://x.com/TheMacroPulse/status/2028243190654853211)
The TSX Venture Composite Index just closed the month at its highest level since 2013, despite listing companies that don’t meet main TSX requirements. [2](https://x.com/JC_ParetsX/status/2028193900054143076)
The Nasdaq Ex-Tech just closed at new all-time highs on a daily, weekly, and monthly closing basis. [7](https://x.com/JC_ParetsX/status/2028199539581006129)
Retail investors’ rush into software stocks is accelerating, now reflecting a record 8% of total trading volume in the S&P 1500’s Software & Services sector, a percentage that has DOUBLED since the 2022 bear market. [8](https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2028203619690881460)
$MCD hit a fresh ATH Friday, up 12 years in a row and 22 of the last 24 years on a total return basis; its “secret REIT” function might explain this resilience despite product quality concerns. [9](https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives/status/2028205733679177912)
Circle ($CRCL) Q4 earnings confirm blockchain’s benefits to the financial system, reducing costs and increasing holdings. [11](https://x.com/Unclestocknotes/status/2028209475040280778)
$IGV shows a wild monthly volume bar, indicating significant trading activity. [27](https://x.com/Mr_Derivatives/status/2028238430245957638)