Happy May the 4th! - 05/04/26

About this episode

The episode discusses the chaotic market conditions on May 4th, 2026, driven by earnings reports and geopolitical tensions.

May the 4th be with you… but the markets? Not so much. Today's show is a perfect example of what happens when too many catalysts hit at once. We've got earnings shaking things up, geopolitical tension driving commodities, and traders trying to make sense of it all in real time. We'll break down the biggest stories of the day, including action in UPS, Palantir, Advanced Micro Devices, and the always unpredictable GameStop. Some of these moves make sense… others feel like pure chaos. Then there's the macro backdrop. Oil is moving, tensions with Iran are still front and center, and the broader market is trying to decide whether to push higher or finally take a breather. This is one of those environments where headlines can move markets faster than fundamentals. So what do you do? You slow down. You focus. And you stick to your process. That's exactly what we'll walk through today—what matters, what doesn't, and how to navigate a market that feels like it's being pulled in ten different directions. Listen now: 👉 Happy May the 4th! Inside the episode: The biggest movers and why they matter Oil, geopolitics, and market reaction Where the opportunities (and traps) are right now How to…

People in this episode

Host: Merlin Rothfeld

Topics covered

• market volatility
• earnings reports
• geopolitical tensions
• trading strategies
• commodities
• stock analysis

Keywords

• stock market
• market chaos
• oil prices
• trading process
• market reaction
• UPS
• Palantir
• AMD
• GameStop

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UPS, Palantir, Advanced Micro Devices, GameStop

Places: Iran

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