Industry Social Media and Updates

Powell’s Inflation Focus May Push Oil Lower, Buy Near $88
SocialMar 18, 2026

Powell’s Inflation Focus May Push Oil Lower, Buy Near $88

If Powell focuses more on the upside risks to inflation ( which is likely going to be the case ) I believe Oil can see some initial downside on this due to possible future demand contraction concerns. If that becomes the case...

By tradeloq
SilverVarden‑Contango Merger Approved, JV Details Upcoming Changes
SocialMar 18, 2026

SilverVarden‑Contango Merger Approved, JV Details Upcoming Changes

No drama here. @SilverVarden's merger with Contango just got the green light from shareholders. What changes now? JV breaks it down: https://t.co/Pn3csAb89P

By Jeff Clark
US Indifference Threatens Europe’s Strait Reopening
SocialMar 18, 2026

US Indifference Threatens Europe’s Strait Reopening

What if the United States doesn’t care about reopening the strait for Europe? My latest gCaptain Op-Ed 👇

By John Konrad
WestwardGold Confirms System After 7,000m
SocialMar 18, 2026

WestwardGold Confirms System After 7,000m

Markets are drifting. Gold and silver too. Fed noise. What matters more: @WestwardGold just wrapped 7,000+ meters at Toiyabe Hills and confirmed the system. Now they’re chasing the sweeter zones. JV dives in — plus we included a site visit clip: https://t.co/Pn3csAb89P...

By Jeff Clark
Apple Adopts Account‑age Verification for UK Online Safety Act
SocialMar 18, 2026

Apple Adopts Account‑age Verification for UK Online Safety Act

glad to see Apple using account age as verification for the UK’s Online Safety Act in iOS 26.4. This is how you do it 👍 https://t.co/XghbR7Oi4w

By Tom Warren
10% Oil Supply Cut Could Spike Prices $150
SocialMar 18, 2026

10% Oil Supply Cut Could Spike Prices $150

Ouch. A standard estimate (ballpark) is ~ 10 mbd/ 10% of world supply is now off the market. Some elasticities were closer to -0.1, which implies a price hike of up to $100. This elasticity would...

By Brad Setser
Brent Outpaces WTI, Nearing 78.6% Retracement
SocialMar 18, 2026

Brent Outpaces WTI, Nearing 78.6% Retracement

$UKOIL - Brent oil is significantly outperforming WTI oil for obvious reasons. Both topped around $119.50 last Monday, but while WTI has only reached $98 today, Brent reached $110 at today's high and is close to the 78.6% retracement of...

By CyclesFan
Announcing BASED Act: Push for Fair Open Markets
SocialMar 18, 2026

Announcing BASED Act: Push for Fair Open Markets

Now announcing the BASED Act at YC with State Senator Scott Wiener We need open platforms and open markets. We need markets that are fair for all founders. We are not asking for a leg up. We are asking for a...

By Garry Tan
New Disney CEO D'Amaro Declares Company Operating From Strength
SocialMar 18, 2026

New Disney CEO D'Amaro Declares Company Operating From Strength

Disney's Josh D'Amaro era begins following Bob Iger handoff. D'Amaro stresses to investors that, unlike some media co. rivals, Disney is "operating from a place of strength." w/ @smasunaga @latimes https://t.co/32Tp2humwh

By Meg James
Disney Remains Unique, Ready for Innovation and Growth
SocialMar 18, 2026

Disney Remains Unique, Ready for Innovation and Growth

Alluding to Paramount's pending WBD deal, D’Amaro said “while others in our industry are consolidating just to compete, or struggling to be relevant in a fragmented and disrupted world, Disney is in a category of one," poised for "innovation and growth."...

By Todd Spangler
Analysts Keep Aggressive Targets After NBIS Capital Raise
SocialMar 18, 2026

Analysts Keep Aggressive Targets After NBIS Capital Raise

Yesterday $NBIS announced a large capital raise. Despite that, Northland Securities reiterated their Price Target of $232, 99% above today's price. $150 ➡️ $200 D.A. Davidson Increased Price Target $169 Citi initiated a Price Target

By Global Equity Briefing
Prophit Engine Delivers Accurate Forecasts, Consistent Growth, Lower Costs
SocialMar 18, 2026

Prophit Engine Delivers Accurate Forecasts, Consistent Growth, Lower Costs

More isn't always better. Better is better. Forecast more accurately, grow contribution more consistently all while saving money with the Prophit Engine from CTC. Big love to the boys: @Seanfrank @iamshackelford @Jaredorkin @stevenborrelli @steviej @SJohnson_89 for the acting brilliance. This one is a...

By Taylor Holiday
UK Power Mix Flips: Renewables Now Dominate, Coal Gone
SocialMar 18, 2026

UK Power Mix Flips: Renewables Now Dominate, Coal Gone

When I started working on UK energy in 2007, fossil fuels provided ~78% of electricity. Coal alone: 34%. Wind & solar: less than 2%. Today: wind & solar 33%, fossil fuels 28%, coal 0%. The chart below tells the story better...

By Jan Rosenow
AI Agents Poised to Capture Up to 25% E‑Commerce
SocialMar 18, 2026

AI Agents Poised to Capture Up to 25% E‑Commerce

J.P. Morgan & Mirakl Nexus Unveil AI Agent Checkout A first-of-its-kind solution designed to enable secure AI agent checkouts for enterprise merchants. J.P. Morgan’s tokenization and fraud protection to allow agents to move from "browsing" to "buying" within a regulated framework....

By Efi Pylarinou
Israel's Strike Risks Iran Retaliation, Global Energy Fallout
SocialMar 18, 2026

Israel's Strike Risks Iran Retaliation, Global Energy Fallout

Israel's reckless escalation in attacking Iran's South Pars gas facilities - hitting onshore processing facilities for Phases 3-6, gives Iran plausible excuse (if it needed it) to hit back against regional energy facilities Neutrals & world energy consumers will suffer https://t.co/Kx7MytxmEn

By Robin Mills
Science's AI Model Explosion Is Just
SocialMar 18, 2026

Science's AI Model Explosion Is Just

We're about to see an explosion of AI models for Science like Andre's LigandForge and I'm here for it!

By Ryan Bethencourt
Google and Apple Maps Worsen Parking Experience
SocialMar 18, 2026

Google and Apple Maps Worsen Parking Experience

Google Maps and Apple Maps are making parking harder than it has to be. https://t.co/SfPFxqxRaA #googlemaps #applemaps #technews #parking #satnav

By Catherine Adenle
New Tech Halves Battery Storage Cost, Doubles Efficiency
SocialMar 18, 2026

New Tech Halves Battery Storage Cost, Doubles Efficiency

Another exponential growth multiplier... more energy that twice as efficient. According to Peak Energy, its system cuts the lifetime cost of stored energy by an average of $70 per kilowatt-hour. That’s roughly half the total cost of a typical battery...

By Warren Whitlock
Questioning the Longevity of New Businesses in Industrial Spaces
SocialMar 18, 2026

Questioning the Longevity of New Businesses in Industrial Spaces

How long do you give this new business before it’s converted back into industrial space? https://t.co/PQYWiJMDFW

By Chad Griffiths
NYC Small Landlords Forced to Sell Amid Rent Freeze
SocialMar 18, 2026

NYC Small Landlords Forced to Sell Amid Rent Freeze

Small #NYC landlords looking at extinction? #MayorMamdani's #rentfreeze+higher prop #tax pushes Natalia, a 2-generation owner, into selling. 'Reviewing the numbers, it's not getting better' #realestate #CRE #multifamily https://t.co/MGxq2CV4jn via @WSJ

By David Levitt
Patchy Indoor Wireless Threatens Emergency Call Reliability
SocialMar 18, 2026

Patchy Indoor Wireless Threatens Emergency Call Reliability

Emergency 911 / 112 / 999 calls are at the intersection of voice m & indoor wireless But coverage is patchy, which means a risk to life Regulators should measure it I spoke about this on a panel at @IWCEexpo with @SaferBuildings...

By Dean Bubley
A‑List Pulls Investors Into San Vincente Club Sale
SocialMar 18, 2026

A‑List Pulls Investors Into San Vincente Club Sale

Yet another reason why it's good to be on the A-list. #SanVincente looking at a partial sale of its celeb-filled clubs in #NYC+#LA, testing investor appetite for booming scene. #realestate #CRE #retail #GoldmanSachs #JeffKlein #hotel #Ohana https://t.co/mPfp5WN48k via @WSJ

By David Levitt
Trump Likely to Block Russia's Oil Shipments to Cuba
SocialMar 18, 2026

Trump Likely to Block Russia's Oil Shipments to Cuba

russia sending two shipments of oil. and gas to…cuba. will president trump order interdiction? i’d say pretty good chance he will.

By Ian Bremmer
Modular 3-in-1 Scooter Boosts Elderly Mobility
SocialMar 18, 2026

Modular 3-in-1 Scooter Boosts Elderly Mobility

Tri-Mode Freedom: A Modular 3-in-1 Electric Scooter, Walker and Smart Cargo #Robot for Elderly Mobility by @tweetciiiim #EmergingTech #Automation #Automotive #Transport https://t.co/9IuOsxZsih

By Ron van Loon
Fertilizer Supply Chain Fragile, Hinged on Hormuz Gas
SocialMar 18, 2026

Fertilizer Supply Chain Fragile, Hinged on Hormuz Gas

The fertilizer supply chain is what Nassim Taleb calls "fragile." Optimized for low cost natural gas, the fragility source is the Straight of Hormuz. https://t.co/Ly2rsT6s4P

By Tren Griffin
Iran Recalibrates Arsenal, Targets Saudi, Not Depleted
SocialMar 18, 2026

Iran Recalibrates Arsenal, Targets Saudi, Not Depleted

Iran’s arsenal has taken a hit, but it likely isn’t exhausted. Launches are sustained and Saudi Arabia is increasingly in focus. The pattern suggests recalibration, not depletion: Iran can impose costs by causing just enough pain. My analysis @business: https://t.co/BVJUzCttTS...

By Becca Wasser
House Hearing Explores LEO's Future: ISS to Commercial Platforms
SocialMar 18, 2026

House Hearing Explores LEO's Future: ISS to Commercial Platforms

House SS&T will hold a hrg on Mar 25 at 10:00 am ET on The Future of LEO: From the ISS to Cmrcl Platforms. NASA's Joel Montalbano (Acting AA for Space Ops Mission Directorate), Dave Cavossa (CSF), Charlie Precourt (mbr,...

By Marcia Smith
War Over Ships and Tariffs, Not Hormuz Opening
SocialMar 18, 2026

War Over Ships and Tariffs, Not Hormuz Opening

Let's unpack this.. What if the White House has no intention of reopening the Strait of Hormuz? What if this war is really about ships & tariffs? I had a long discussion with senior DOE official yesterday on background. I can’t share...

By John Konrad
Early Antitrust Action Prevents Monopoly Power
SocialMar 18, 2026

Early Antitrust Action Prevents Monopoly Power

It’s because they had a monopoly. If only competition authorities had stepped in when they first wanted to

By Brian Albrecht
Gulf States Urge U.S. to Weaken Iran Before Peace
SocialMar 18, 2026

Gulf States Urge U.S. to Weaken Iran Before Peace

"Gulf States Want the U.S. to Cripple Iran's Regime Before Ending the War." @WSJ https://t.co/twMeku5of8 “Any long-term political settlement must address the full spectrum of threats, including Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic missile capabilities, and their network of regional proxies,” added Sultan...

By John Spencer
Iran's Missile Threat Grows as US Defenses Wane
SocialMar 18, 2026

Iran's Missile Threat Grows as US Defenses Wane

Distinguished UChicago Prof. John Mearsheimer on Iran’s strategy: “As time goes by, our ability to shoot down those missiles, shoot down drones decreases. It doesn't flatline, and it certainly doesn't increase… The Iranians have a serious set of military options against...

By Steve Hanke
Hormuz Disruption Forces IEA to Release 400M Barrels
SocialMar 18, 2026

Hormuz Disruption Forces IEA to Release 400M Barrels

20% of global oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. It's been disrupted for 3 weeks. IEA released 400M barrels from reserves. That tells you how serious this is. https://t.co/KrxQw3KVSX

By Michael A. Gayed, CFA (Lead-Lag Report)
Repeated Psilocybin Doses Yield 73% OCD Response
SocialMar 18, 2026

Repeated Psilocybin Doses Yield 73% OCD Response

A randomized clinical trial of repeated doses of psilocybin for the treatment of obsessive–compulsive disorder 73.3% were responders (⩾35% reduction in YBOCS scores), with 40% in remission. These effects diminished but remained substantial at 6 months. https://t.co/tp2SPIKDrB

By Julie Holland
Congress to Examine LEO's Future Beyond the ISS
SocialMar 18, 2026

Congress to Examine LEO's Future Beyond the ISS

The House Science Committee's space subcommittee will hold a hearing next Wednesday on "The Future of Low Earth Orbit: From the ISS to Commercial Platforms". https://t.co/OyC3IQLGDd

By Jeff Foust
Understanding War Strategy: Ends, Ways, Means Explained
SocialMar 18, 2026

Understanding War Strategy: Ends, Ways, Means Explained

"What is Strategy in War?" There are a TON of people that need to read this right now. Words have meaning. Strategy. Political goals. Levels of War. Tactics. Ends, Ways, Means. With @LiamSCollins in @smallwars https://t.co/o27njmt7mI

By John Spencer
AEMO's 90s Roots Demand Modern Governance Today
SocialMar 18, 2026

AEMO's 90s Roots Demand Modern Governance Today

AEMO is a product of the 90s. Its governance needs to reflect the world we’re in now #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/omZiYyslB7 https://t.co/osBifA9CrV

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Short‑form News with Insider Commentary Drives BiotechTV's Future
SocialMar 18, 2026

Short‑form News with Insider Commentary Drives BiotechTV's Future

I love this video. It takes today’s news, and augments it with inside commentary straight from the newsmaker. All in a short form format that works on all platforms. This is the direction I want @BiotechTV to look more like...

By Brad Loncar
Lufthansa Unveils New First‑class Amenity Kits with Exclusive Menu
SocialMar 18, 2026

Lufthansa Unveils New First‑class Amenity Kits with Exclusive Menu

Lufthansa is rolling out all-new amenity kits in first & business class, with the first class kit coming with a unique amenity menu. https://t.co/Kplz8xYg28

By Ben Schlappig
Tesla Vet Simplifies Home Batteries for Plug‑Play VPPs
SocialMar 18, 2026

Tesla Vet Simplifies Home Batteries for Plug‑Play VPPs

Today on Volts: Kunal Girotra applied the lessons he learned from starting Tesla's home-energy business to Lunar, a startup sells simple, modular home battery & software systems. The idea is to make solar panels, smart devices, & VPPs "plug &...

By David Roberts (Volts)
Bank AI Advances, yet Human Support Stuck on Hold
SocialMar 18, 2026

Bank AI Advances, yet Human Support Stuck on Hold

Debit card eaten by ATM after 2 incorrect PINs. I have been 17 min deep in phone hell: 'All agents busy, please hold...' repeat forever. Agentic AI can reason & act autonomously, but my bank's hold music can't even connect me to...

By Efi Pylarinou
Uruguay's Healthcare Guide for Immigrants: Public & Private Options
SocialMar 18, 2026

Uruguay's Healthcare Guide for Immigrants: Public & Private Options

For anyone considering immigrating to Uruguay here's a great overview of how the medical system works and how immigrants can sign up for either public or private healthcare. https://t.co/TZTE9AwEkv

By Lola Méndez
2026's Oil Shock Rivals 1973‑79 Long‑run Impacts
SocialMar 18, 2026

2026's Oil Shock Rivals 1973‑79 Long‑run Impacts

it is true that 2026 is seeing the most sudden shock to oil and gas supply. But both 1973 and 1979 had a very significant effect on long-run output as well. More featured on today's Chartbook Top Links in the...

By Adam Tooze
Mortgage Spreads Hold up Despite Global Turmoil
SocialMar 18, 2026

Mortgage Spreads Hold up Despite Global Turmoil

Considering what is going on in the world, not bad. Hug a mortgage spread https://t.co/p5DPczjpvY

By Logan Mohtashami
MRK Unveils PD-1/VEGF Bispecific at AACR26
SocialMar 18, 2026

MRK Unveils PD-1/VEGF Bispecific at AACR26

$MRK's PD-1 x VEGF bispecific reveal, & other key #AACR26 presentations, via @APEXONCO -> https://t.co/ob1eswxCWF $RVMD $AMGN $GILD $BCYC $SDGR

By Jacob Plieth
White House, Oracle, Silver Lake Dodge $10B TikTok Sale Questions
SocialMar 18, 2026

White House, Oracle, Silver Lake Dodge $10B TikTok Sale Questions

The White House, Oracle and Silver Lake won't answer questions about a $10 billion payment that was apparently required to secure the TikTok sale. It's unprecedented. And officially undisclosed. U.S. investors and biz leaders should want answers. https://t.co/Y0n8MTHFKa

By Dan Primack
Iran War Pressures Solar Energy Development
SocialMar 18, 2026

Iran War Pressures Solar Energy Development

How Solar Is Getting Squeezed in the Iran War #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/3AYDpzdzgD https://t.co/toxamsnCxs

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
RBC Flags Revolution, Xenon, Arrowhead as Top Biotech Takeover Targets
SocialMar 18, 2026

RBC Flags Revolution, Xenon, Arrowhead as Top Biotech Takeover Targets

RBC: Revolution, Xenon, Arrowhead among top #biotech takeover targets https://t.co/h1toH9szrU by @realJacobBell $ARWR $XENE $RVMD $DYNE

By Ben Fidler
Middle East Tensions Push Brent Crude Past $110
SocialMar 18, 2026

Middle East Tensions Push Brent Crude Past $110

Brent crude oil prices surge to $110/barrel. Israel strikes Iran's largest gas plant. Iran is now announcing that some Gulf energy sites are "legitimate targets."

By Yogesh Mantri
5‑MeO‑DMT Shows Promise for Treatment‑Resistant Depression
SocialMar 18, 2026

5‑MeO‑DMT Shows Promise for Treatment‑Resistant Depression

Emerging evidence supports 5-MeO-DMT as a promising, ultra-short-acting psychedelic for treatment-resistant depression and other psychiatric conditions, warranting larger randomized controlled trials. https://t.co/6CcEOSat1F

By Julie Holland