Stocks Surge, Crude Tumbles as Hormuz Reopens… And Tech Earnings On Deck 4/17/26

Stocks Surge, Crude Tumbles as Hormuz Reopens… And Tech Earnings On Deck 4/17/26

From CNBC's "Fast Money" by CNBC

April 17, 2026 · 44 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the market surge and crude oil tumble following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, along with upcoming tech earnings.

A huge day for markets as stocks surge and crude tumbles after the Strait of Hormuz reopens following the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. The impact it’s having on airlines, cruise lines, builders and retail as the “war trade” unwinds. Plus, Netflix sinks after earnings and a leadership shake-up, Apple gets a boost on strong China shipment data, and we track biotech as the XBI biotech ETF hits 5-year highs. And a massive slate of tech earnings on deck next week — including Tesla and Intel. Fast Money Disclaimer

Topics covered

  • market surge
  • crude oil
  • tech earnings
  • biotech
  • airlines
  • retail
  • leadership changes

Keywords

  • stocks
  • crude oil
  • Netflix
  • Apple
  • biotech ETF
  • tech earnings
  • airlines
  • retail
  • leadership shake-up
  • China shipment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Netflix, Apple, XBI, Tesla, Intel

Places: Strait of Hormuz, Israel, Lebanon

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