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What stands out

A Schwab Network clip parked two different forces on the tape: Strait of Hormuz headlines that keep crude oil in the background, and company news that moves equity risk appetite, namely Nvidia's premarket rally and Intel raising its stock offering to $20 billion. Nvidia's AI-fueled momentum can re-energize Wall Street quickly, while Intel's larger equity raise is a supply shock markets must digest. That clash helps explain why price action looked indecisive despite headline volume.