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Investors appeared to be caught off guard by this week’s Iran relief rally as markets shifted back toward risk-taking. The Nasdaq is on track for its best win streak in 34 years, with the Strait of Hormuz reopened and an “Iran relief” move building momentum. Throughout the week, traders either looked past geopolitical tensions and economic data or focused on upbeat developments that supported equities.
All three major indexes were moving toward their third consecutive weekly win. The recent improvement comes after a period of market weakness earlier in the year, when investors were dealing with “Liberation Day” lows in April 2025 and broader market malaise in March.
As sentiment turned more risk-on, high-beta stocks with short-squeeze potential drew attention and pressured bearish positioning. The article highlights activity across several areas, including:
Beyond technology, the week also featured earnings and market structure updates. The article notes that options activity around Morgan Stanley (MS) and PepsiCo (PEP) drew interest. It also states that Netflix (NFLX) was “not as lucky” to end the week.
In addition, trading platforms were said to have cheered the removal of day-trading restrictions. The article also points to Credo Technology (CRDO), a semiconductor supplier, as making moves.
Next week is expected to bring a heavy slate of blue-chip and airline earnings, alongside potential market implications from further developments in the Middle East. The article also advises monitoring uranium stocks, including Cameco (CCJ), particularly as oil prices deflate.
More broadly, it raises a key question for investors: what happens with the S&P 500 after the index clears 7,000.
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