Strategic Education, TechnipFMC, and Orla Mining lead momentum picks using the Driehaus strategy. These stocks combine strong earnings growth and relative strength to signal major upside.

The S&P 500 faces record concentration as its top ten holdings now command nearly 40% of the index. This historic shift signals a growing dependence on a small group of dominant firms for overall market performance.

WTI crude prices surged over 6.5% as attacks in the Strait of Hormuz fueled severe supply disruption fears. Record reserve releases from the IEA and the US have failed to calm markets as geopolitical tensions continue to mount.

The US 10-year Treasury yield continues to climb, creating significant headwinds for equities and compressing market valuations. Investors remain cautious as rising borrowing costs threaten to spark further volatility in the S&P 500.