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What stands out

Apple leapt after John Ternus called next week’s iPhone release "phenomenal" and praised Tim Cook, while ExxonMobil climbed as oil rallied and transportation stocks slid on higher fuel costs and Treasury yields. The clip matters because it ties CEO messaging to immediate retail enthusiasm and shows how a spike in oil can punish freight names while buoying energy names. For active investors, it’s a reminder that momentum and storytelling can outpace underlying earnings trends for a while.