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Date	Ticker	Price	Dir	Speaker	Thesis	Source
Feb 18	XLE	$54.78 $54.78 -0.0%	LONG	Raja Krishnamoorthi Congressman (D-IL), Member of House Intelligence Committee & China Select Committee	"I'm concerned that we're gonna potentially end up in another war in The Middle East... President Trump authorize the use of force in Iran." The Congressman highlights a high probability of kinetic action against Iran. Any military escalation in this region historically threatens the Strait of Hormuz and oil infrastructure, necessitating a geopolitical risk premium on energy prices. Long Energy (XLE) and Oil (USO) as a hedge against supply shocks and war risk. Diplomatic de-escalation or US energy production offsetting global supply fears.	Bloomberg Markets Will Congress Be Warned If Trump Attacks Iran...
Feb 18	XLE	$54.78 $54.78 -0.0%	LONG	zerohedge	Reports of an imminent US war with Iran and Israel preparing for a scenario suggest increased geopolitical	@zerohedge Top Overnight News The Trump administration ...
Feb 18	XLE	$54.78 $54.78 -0.0%	LONG	@LiveSquawk	Reports of Trump moving closer to a major war with Iran and significant military deployments to the Middle East suggest escalating geopolitical tensions, likely benefiting defense contractors and potentially driving oil prices higher.	@FirstSquawk ALPHABET CEO SUNDAR PICHAI SAYS ANNOUNCING PA...
Feb 18	XLE	$54.78 $54.78 -0.0%	N/A	Finnhub News	—	Finnhub - XLE Leading And Lagging Sectors For February 18, ...
Feb 17	XLE	$53.75 $54.78 +1.9%	LONG	Joe Kernen Co-Anchor, Squawk Box	"The US military is preparing for an operation against Iran that could last weeks." Explicit confirmation of upcoming military operations in the Middle East is a direct catalyst for Defense stocks (replenishment/usage) and Energy (risk premium on oil supply disruption). LONG Defense and Energy sectors. Diplomatic resolution or limited scope of conflict.	CNBC Squawk Pod: The Legacy of Reverend Jesse Jack...
Feb 17	XLE	$53.75 $54.78 +1.9%	WATCH	Mark Analyst, Bloomberg	"Bloomberg Economics... say that even if the US military does decide to do a strike, it doesn't necessarily mean that we will see lasting impacts on the oil market." Markets typically panic-buy oil on news of US military strikes in the Middle East. However, the analyst suggests a specific "Second-Order" outcome where combatants intentionally avoid energy infrastructure (similar to "Operation Midnight Hammer"). If infrastructure is spared, any war-driven oil spike would be a "fade" opportunity rather than a sustainable rally. WATCH. Monitor for knee-jerk rallies to potentially fade if infrastructure remains intact. A change in military strategy that targets oil refineries directly would invalidate this thesis and send prices higher.	Bloomberg Markets Iran, US Reach 'Principles' of New Nuclear De...
Feb 17	XLE	$53.75 $54.78 +1.9%	N/A	Finnhub News	—	Finnhub - XLE The 'Stock Picker's Market' Is Back — But The...
Feb 17	XLE	$53.75 $54.78 +1.9%	N/A	Finnhub News	—	Finnhub - XLE Enterprise Products: Rally Went Too Fast, The...
Feb 17	XLE	$53.75 $54.78 +1.9%	N/A	Finnhub News	—	Finnhub - XLE Leading And Lagging Sectors For February 17, ...
Feb 16	XLE	$54.35 $54.78 +0.8%	N/A	Finnhub News	—	Finnhub - XLE Energy Stocks Are Printing Cash — So Why Are ...
Feb 16	XLE	$54.35 $54.78 +0.8%	N/A	Finnhub News	—	Finnhub - XLE Leading And Lagging Sectors For February 16, ...
Feb 15	XLE	$54.35 $54.78 +0.8%	NEUTRAL	Marco Rubio Secretary of State	Rubio confirms the deployment of a second carrier group to the Middle East to deter Iran but simultaneously states the President's "preference is to reach a deal" and that envoys are meeting to try and solve this. The signal is mixed. The military buildup supports a geopolitical risk premium in oil, but the explicit desire for a diplomatic "deal" acts as a ceiling on that premium. Without a clear commitment to escalation or a definitive peace, the energy trade lacks a strong directional catalyst from this specific interview. NEUTRAL on energy until the "deal" talks either succeed (Bearish Oil) or fail (Bullish Oil). Miscalculation by Iran leads to a kinetic war despite US desire for a deal.	Bloomberg Markets Rubio Says US Wants Europe to Prosper, Allian...
Feb 15	XLE	$54.35 $54.78 +0.8%	SHORT	Marco Rubio Secretary of State	"The president has said that his preference is to reach a deal with Iran... Steve Witkoff and Jared have some meetings lined up." Oil markets currently price in a "Geopolitical Risk Premium" based on fears of US-Iran conflict disrupting the Strait of Hormuz. Rubio's confirmation of a pivot toward diplomacy and active de-escalation removes this immediate fear. Furthermore, a potential deal implies the normalization of Iranian oil exports, which would increase global supply and depress prices. SHORT Oil and Energy assets as the "War Premium" unwinds. Negotiations collapse, leading to immediate kinetic escalation; Iran strikes US assets to gain leverage.	Bloomberg Markets Rubio Says Trump's Preference Is to Reach Dea...
Feb 14	XLE	$54.35 $54.78 +0.8%	LONG	Michael Guest / Geopolitical Analyst	The speaker explicitly states, "I think we're going to do it again [strike Iran]... I think he was going to hit like Israel wants to do ballistic missile sites." He adds that Trump wants "something that's going to be measurable." A US-led military strike on Iran, specifically targeting ballistic missile sites and the IRGC, creates two immediate market reactions: * Kinetic Warfare: Increased demand for munitions and missile defense systems benefits US defense primes (ITA, RTX, LMT). * Geopolitical Risk Premium: Conflict in the Persian Gulf threatens the Strait of Hormuz, necessitating a risk premium on Oil (WTI, XLE) and driving capital into safe-haven assets like Gold (GLD). LONG Defense, Energy, and Gold as a hedge against imminent escalation in the Middle East. De-escalation or a diplomatic breakthrough would rapidly unwind the war premium in oil and gold.	Bloomberg Markets Is Trump Gearing Up to Strike Iran Again?
Feb 13	XLE	$54.35 $54.78 +0.8%	LONG	Gitanas Nausėda President of Lithuania	The speaker explicitly states Lithuania will continue to "be a big buyer of LNG from the United States" and seeks cooperation in the energy sector. This confirms the structural decoupling of Europe from Russian gas is permanent. Even with a potential end to the war, Baltic states will not return to Russian supply. This locks in long-term demand floors for US LNG exporters. LONG US Energy Exporters. A collapse in global natural gas prices due to oversupply or a mild winter in Europe.	Bloomberg Markets Ukraine Needs US to End War, Lithuania's Lead...
Feb 13	XLE	$54.35 $54.78 +0.8%	LONG	Senator Mark Kelly Democratic Senator of Arizona / Member of Armed Services Committee	"The Pentagon redeploy is the USS Jerry Ford Carrier Strike Group once again heading back toward Iran... We did not obliterate [Iran's nuclear program]. They have the ability to rebuild it." The movement of a major Carrier Strike Group combined with the admission that Iran's nuclear capabilities remain intact suggests a high probability of continued or escalated conflict. "Kinetic action" benefits defense primes (replenishing munitions) and creates a risk premium in energy markets due to potential Strait of Hormuz disruptions. LONG Defense and Energy as a hedge against Middle East escalation. Diplomatic de-escalation or a decision by the administration to withdraw support unexpectedly.	Bloomberg Markets Using Force Against Iran Could Backfire, Sen....
Feb 13	XLE	$54.35 $54.78 +0.8%	LONG	Laura Davison Washington Bureau Chief	"Taiwan is pledging to buy $44 billion of U.S. energy." This pledge represents a massive, government-mandated demand injection for US energy exporters. Unlike the vague chip investment promises, the energy purchase commitment is explicitly cited as part of the finalized deal, directly benefiting large-cap US producers and LNG exporters. LONG US Energy majors and exporters to capture the revenue from this $44B commitment. Trump reneging on the deal or imposing new tariffs that void the purchase agreements.	Bloomberg Markets Taiwan, US Sign Trade Pact
Feb 13	XLE	$54.35 $54.78 +0.8%	N/A	Finnhub News	—	Finnhub - XLE Leading And Lagging Sectors For February 13, ...
Feb 13	XLE	$54.35 $54.78 +0.8%	LONG	Laura Davison Washington Bureau Chief	As part of a new trade pact, Taiwan has pledged to buy $44 billion of US energy products. This represents a massive, government-mandated demand injection for US energy producers, securing long-term export volumes. LONG US Energy sector. Implementation delays or political shifts in Taiwan/US relations.	Bloomberg Markets How AI Is Proving to Be a Double-Edged Sword ...
Feb 13	XLE	$54.35 $54.78 +0.8%	LONG	Chris Wright US Energy Secretary	Energy Secretary Wright confirms "active dialogues" regarding companies that lost assets in Venezuela (specifically answering a question about ConocoPhillips). He states the goal is to make Chinese/Russian influence "very small" and entice Western companies back. If the US government is politically backing the restitution of assets to US oil majors in Venezuela to secure supply and geopolitical alignment, companies like ConocoPhillips (COP) stand to recover written-off assets or gain access to cheap reserves. LONG. Geopolitical tailwinds are shifting in favor of US legacy energy producers. Venezuela's political instability or failure to honor new agreements.	Bloomberg Markets Trump Agrees to End Minnesota Immigration Sur...
Feb 12	XLE	$53.98 $54.78 +1.5%	LONG	Donald Trump President of the United States	"Fossil fuels have saved millions of lives... [The EPA finding] had no basis in fact... and it had no basis in law." By removing the legal classification of CO2 as a pollutant/threat, the administration removes the legal foundation for restricting drilling, refining, and pipeline construction. This signals a "drill, baby, drill" environment where compliance costs drop and volume increases. LONG traditional energy and integrated oil majors. A massive supply glut could crash oil prices, hurting margins despite lower regulatory costs.	Bloomberg Markets Trump Announces Repeal of Climate Endangermen...
Feb 12	XLE	$53.98 $54.78 +1.5%	LONG	Peter Navarro Senior Counsel on Trade and Manufacturing (Trump Adviser)	Navarro cites "strategic energy dominance," "deregulation," and "tax cuts" as the drivers for his prediction of "50,000 on the Dow." The administration is prioritizing fossil fuel expansion and reducing regulatory burdens. This macro environment disproportionately benefits traditional energy sectors (XLE) and industrial heavyweights found in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. LONG US cyclical and energy assets based on policy support. Inflation reigniting due to tariffs; trade wars slowing global growth.	Bloomberg Markets Trump Adviser Navarro on the Attack Against D...
Feb 12	XLE	$53.98 $54.78 +1.5%	N/A	Finnhub News	—	Finnhub - XLE Leading And Lagging Sectors For February 12, ...
Feb 11	XLE	$54.98 $54.78 -0.4%	LONG	Kailey Leinz Bloomberg Reporter	Netanyahu is introducing "new military intelligence regarding Iran's military capabilities" and pushing to expand negotiations to include "ballistic missile program" and "proxy militia groups." While initial talks were "positive," Israel's introduction of new intelligence suggests a hawkish pivot or an attempt to derail a soft deal. Increased tension in the Middle East typically bids up Defense stocks (ITA) and adds a geopolitical risk premium to Oil (XLE). LONG. Hedge against the failure of US-Iran bilateral talks. A surprise diplomatic breakthrough that eases sanctions on Iran would be bearish for oil prices.	Bloomberg Markets Trump Privately Weighs Quitting USMCA Trade P...
Feb 11	XLE	$54.98 $54.78 -0.4%	WATCH	Dina Esfandiary Middle East Economic Lead, Bloomberg News	Tensions with Iran are high; Trump may strike, but analysts predict "managed escalation" rather than total war. A "managed escalation" implies a short-term spike in oil prices followed by a reversion to the mean as supply chains adapt. It is not a structural bull market for oil, but a volatility trade. WATCH. Buy the rumor of war, sell the news of "managed" conflict. Strait of Hormuz closure (low probability, high impact) would send oil to $100+.	Bloomberg Markets US Adds 130K Jobs, Sec. Wright Visits Venezue...
Feb 11	XLE	$54.98 $54.78 -0.4%	LONG	Dina Esfandiary Middle East Geoeconomics Lead, Bloomberg News	Oil is currently trading just below $65/barrel. The analyst outlines two scenarios: a "likely" managed escalation causing a "brief spike," or an "extreme" scenario where Iran strikes energy infrastructure and closes the Strait of Hormuz, causing prices to "skyrocket." With WTI Crude at $65, the market is pricing in a high probability of peace or oversupply. Both scenarios presented by the analyst involve price appreciation—either a tactical spike (base case) or a massive repricing event (bull case). There is little downside priced in for a geopolitical risk premium at these levels. LONG Energy as an asymmetric hedge. If the "managed escalation" occurs, you catch the spike; if the "extreme" case hits, it protects the portfolio against a global economic crash. A rapid, surprise diplomatic breakthrough where Trump lifts sanctions without escalation, leading to a flood of Iranian supply.	Bloomberg Markets Trump Tells Netanyahu He Still Hopes to Have ...
Feb 11	XLE	$54.98 $54.78 -0.4%	LONG	Harriet Hageman Representative (R-WY)	Rep. Hageman highlights that states (like VT and NY) are passing "Climate Superfund laws" to sue energy producers for retroactive liability, calling it "tobacco litigation on steroids." She asks if the DOJ will intervene to protect federal supremacy. Attorney General Bondi confirms the DOJ is "filing multiple lawsuits" to stop these state-level attacks on domestic energy production. Federal intervention to block state-level climate liability lawsuits removes a massive "tail risk" (potentially billions in legal settlements) for major US oil and gas producers, preserving their balance sheets and dividends. Courts may rule in favor of states' rights to regulate environmental harms, bypassing federal preemption.	CNBC Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before H...
Feb 11	XLE	$54.98 $54.78 -0.4%	N/A	Finnhub News	—	Finnhub - XLE Energy Leads This Year As Tech And Financials...
Feb 11	XLE	$54.98 $54.78 -0.4%	N/A	Finnhub News	—	Finnhub - XLE Leading And Lagging Sectors For February 11, ...
Feb 04	XLE	$52.83 $54.78 +3.7%	WATCH	Thread Guy Crypto Commentator / Streamer	ThreadGuy analyzed the charts live. XLE (Energy ETF), Exxon, and Chevron have been ranging since 2022 and look identical technically—coiling for a breakout. If the "AI/Tech" trade unwinds (SaaS destruction), capital often rotates into value/commodities. The technical structure suggests a multi-year consolidation is nearing resolution to the upside. WATCH. Look for a confirmed breakout of the 2022-2025 range. Global recession crushing oil demand.	Thread Guy Crypto has CRASHED. Is it OVER? Will it bounc...

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