June 23, 2025

Markets:

Stock futures opened flat Monday despite the U.S. launching surprise strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend—marking a sharp escalation in Israel’s war with Iran. Oil prices moved higher, but the reaction was muted.

The attacks on Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz came earlier than expected. Just Friday, Trump said he’d decide “within the next two weeks” whether to act. Instead, the U.S. hit fast.

From the White House on Saturday night, Trump warned: “There will be either peace, or there will be tragedy for Iran far greater than we’ve seen over the last eight days.”

Now, traders are watching closely for Iran’s next move—especially if it targets U.S. personnel or shuts down the Strait of Hormuz. That could send oil soaring above $100. On Sunday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged China—Iran’s top oil buyer—to help keep the strait open.

Portfolio:

We head into the week holding strong setups in NVDL, SOXL, LCID, and TSLL. More will be added—stay sharp.

This weekend was a textbook case of filtering noise. Headlines screamed market collapse. Social media went wild. But here we are—basically flat. That’s resilience. That’s opportunity.

Technically, the market is coiling. We’re on the edge of a monster summer runway. If bears don’t strike fast, they’re getting steamrolled. The market isn’t breaking—it’s climbing the wall of worry.

Be ready.  Monster week ahead.