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Markets are transitioning from geopolitical risk and focusing more on earnings, says Kevin Green, pointing out the "oil higher, stocks higher" trend as a key indicator. Don't discredit headlines around the Strait of Hormuz, however, with KG pointing out reported attacks on oil tankers keeping energy disruption risks top of mind.

When it comes to Wednesday's big earnings slate that includes Tesla (TSLA), ServiceNow (NOW), and IBM Corp. (IBM), KG highlights another name investor may miss: CSX Corp. (CSX).

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Oil traders shrug at U.S. President Donald Trump's Iran ceasefire extension. Tesla kicks off a crucial earnings week. Plus, Kevin Warsh signals a future where Fed independence comes with real trade-offs.

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‪@CharlesSchwab‬'s Adam Lynch explains how Bitcoin served as a buoy for market strength where commodities (outside of crude oil) and equities lagged. Large institutional buyers, including Strategy (MSTR), add momentum through "crypto winter." Adam walks investors through Bitcoin's latest story of resiliency and how it sets the stage for cryptocurrencies in the months ahead. He later touches on incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's crypto holdings.

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Stocks are moving higher to start Tuesday's trading session, and Kevin Green wants to see markets broaden to have more confidence the uptrend will sustain. However, any breakdown in talks between the U.S. and Iran will lead to a spike in crude oil prices and a downslide in equities. KG adds that investors saw a "pretty good" morning when it came to the latest economic data. All eyes are on the FOMC as well with incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing underway.

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