1. Middle East tensions escalated significantly as Iran claimed attacks on US bases in Kuwait and Jordan, detained tankers, and launched missile and drone strikes in Bahrain.
2. Major US market indices, including the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow, closed down for the week, with the PHLX Chip Index plunging 10%, indicating significant pressure on the tech sector.
3. Several company executives, notably from Butterfly Network, JFrog, and SharkNinja, conducted large share sales, while Apple's market capitalization again fell below NVIDIA's.
Middle East Tensions Surge, Tech Sector Under Pressure, Major Insider Share Sales
