On Mon, 21 Sep 2026, oil prices fell for a 4th consecutive session as (1) improving flows through the Hormuz and (2) prospects for renewed diplomacy over the Iran conflict eased immediate supply concerns. Brent crude futures fell 3.4% to $100.34 a barrel, and West Texas Intermediate dropped 4.5% to $95.78 a barrel, their lowest closes since 08 Sep 2026. Naturally, TTE followed in tandem dipping by -0.79% (see attached). This is less than XOM (-2.99%) and CVX (-2.79%). The 'damage' is less comparatively speaking. Agree ?
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Fri, 27 Aug 2026 marked six months since US & Israeli bombing of Iran triggered a conflict that has disrupted global energy supplies and sent ripples through global financial markets. It is also a strike that has transformed into a protracted, costly stalemate rather than the swift victory initially predicted. Below chart shows how the conflict has affected oil, equities, safe-haven assets and food prices. More importantly, the Reuters post shows why oil stocks will remain on a high as we head towards 31 Dec 2026 and into new year 2027. (1) Costly Energy. Oil prices soared as Gulf production was disrupted and shipments through the Strait of Hormuz curtailed. Brent crude briefly topped $120 in April 2026 and still averages about $90 in 2026, up from roughly $70 last year. (see below) Th
On Monday when all 3 composite indexes staged a fierce recovery with Nasdaq rising more than 2%, $Berkshire Hathaway(BRK.B)$ bucked the trend and pulled back., dipping by - 1.52%. Are concerns over Buffet stepping down finally sipping in? If it falss when it should be rising, what happens when market pulls back?
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BRK.B - Post Warren era. Warren Buffettâs final transition at $Berkshire Hathaway(BRK.B)$ is now complete. On 18 Sep 2026, Berkshire announced that Mr Warren Buffett, aged 96, would step down as chairman of the board with immediate effect and become Chairman Emeritus and retains his director seat. His son, Howard G. Buffett, will succeed him as chairman with Greg Abel as CEO, since assuming the role at the beginning of 2026. Final Handover In his shareholder letter, Buffett acknowledged the inevitability of time, writing that âFather Time always wins,â while also saying that time had been generous enough to let him see Berkshire reach a point where he was more confident than ever about its future. I mean, he has to say something politically posi
After a unison surge on Thu, 17 Sep - Fri saw the Dow fell by -0.18% while both S&P 500 and Nasdaq managed to reverse an intraday loss, closing higher at +0.17% & +0.40% higher for the day. As for INTC, it fell for 2 of 5 days, rising 3 of 5 days - overall rising by approx. +13%; not bad for a week's work. (see attached) The coming week will hinge on whether Trump will wage another assault on Iran. Will he be able to afford to given mid-term election is effectively 43 days away (including 19 Sep).
It was a relief to find that only the Dow fell on Friday because just before trading resumed, it was both Dow and S&P 500 were in the red. With Nasdaq 'firmly' in the green and with a Friday +0.40% gain, SKHY was part of the contingent that helped propped up Nasdaq. (see attached) It closed up by +2.46% to end off mid-Sep at $187.50. For the week, SKHY actually gained a whooping +6.82%. I think the colour used to represent SKHY for the week is inaccurate, should be green right ? Ha, ha, ha.
US market on Friday was an eye-opener. The Dow fell by -0.18% to close at 51,682.64, while both S&P 500 and Nasdaq managed to scrape by with a marginal gain of +0.17% & +0.40%. This as US 10 years Treasury yield continues to test the 5% mark, after the Fed announced a +0.25% interest hike for the 1st time in 3 years. While other AI-related stocks rose higher, SMCI fell instead. This does not show confidence but more speculation in nature, you run at first sight. What do you think ? (see attached)
@JC888:SMCI the darkhorse. Better than NVDA ? Mmm...
With less than 10 mins to go before trading resumes on US market this Friday, the tides has turned for SMCI, less than an hour ago. SMCI is poised to open lower at $40.17; instead of higher. This comes about becos Trump is mulling to restart its attack on Iran. He even talked about annihilatingâ Tehran. All these negative thoughts have spooked US market all over again. Why can't he keep his gap shut for once ?
@JC888:SMCI the darkhorse. Better than NVDA ? Mmm...
With 15mins to go before Friday trading resumes, 2 of 3 US composite futures indexes are "Red". What a difference a few hours could transpired. Reason ? It was less than an hour ago that Trump again incoherently talked of âannihilatingâ Tehran. He is sowing discord by mulling further military action to break the deadlock in the Middle East. His pool of advisors is sitting by, watching him sink further & further into the abyss. In the meantime, his rattle has spooked the US market once again. I have no doubt that SMCI would have turned red too.
@JC888:SMCI the darkhorse. Better than NVDA ? Mmm...
Hi TigerStars Thank you for reading my post. Glad you liked it. What I've learnt about US market is that nothing is far fetched and impossible. Only our imaginations is the self imposed limits.//@JC888:Replying to @HRHRHRHR:Hi, thank you for reading my post and sharing your views. Agree that for SMCI to hit the $60 mark is not a task. However, to maintain the stock at that level is a different story. Looking at SMCI's past 3 years performances, it hit the $60 mark on a few occasions. However, it was always touch & go. Hence for it to be a permanent fixture will require a bit of trust & confidence in the stock. It could happen too at most until March 202
@JC888:Replying to @HRHRHRHR:Hi, thank you for reading my post and sharing your views. Agree that for SMCI to hit the $60 mark is not a task. However, to maintain the stock at that level is a different story. Looking at SMCI's past 3 years performances, it hit the $60 mark on a few occasions. However, it was always touch & go. Hence for it to be a permanent fixture will require a bit of trust & confidence in the stock. It could happen too at most until March 2027, that's how I see it. Its ok to agree to disagree. Hee hee..//@HRHRHRHR:Dont think it needs to wait till 2027 to reach $60 again.
By the same token, $Intel(INTC)$ is also poised to open higher than Thursday by +2.83% at $111.88 per share. Have the fears, concern and worries over AI buildout and memory shortages dissipated ? At the back of my mind is still the outstanding Middle East issue that could erupted just like that. What do you think ?
With 3 hours to go before US's Friday trading resumes, SKHY is poised to open higher by +1.67% at $186.05 per share. Question is will it be able to last till 4pm when trading for the week comes to a halt ? What do you think ?
Replying to @HRHRHRHR:Hi, thank you for reading my post and sharing your views. Agree that for SMCI to hit the $60 mark is not a task. However, to maintain the stock at that level is a different story. Looking at SMCI's past 3 years performances, it hit the $60 mark on a few occasions. However, it was always touch & go. Hence for it to be a permanent fixture will require a bit of trust & confidence in the stock. It could happen too at most until March 2027, that's how I see it. Its ok to agree to disagree. Hee hee..//@HRHRHRHR:Dont think it needs to wait till 2027 to reach $60 again.
@JC888:SMCI the darkhorse. Better than NVDA ? Mmm...
Did my post on SMCI arrive a tad too late ? Not at all. Its just the start of a possible rally. (see attached) With the 3 US composite futures indexes poised to open higher on Friday, SMCI might just run along just fine. What do you think ?
@JC888:SMCI the darkhorse. Better than NVDA ? Mmm...