S&P 500 +2.4% · Dow +2.6% (+1,200 pts) · Nasdaq +2.8% · WTI ~$92–96 (–16% from yesterday's peak) · BTC ~$71,100 · VIX 21.6 (–16%) · Delta (DAL) +12% post-earnings · Saudi East-West Pipeline hit by drone (~1PM local) — damage being assessed · 2-week ceasefire clock: Day 1 of 14
ESTIMATE The ceasefire has shifted the dominant market narrative from "energy shock" to "diplomatic progress + AI recovery." But the Saudi pipeline strike is an important reminder that this region remains volatile. The ceasefire reduces the probability of a full stagflationary shock, but it does not eliminate it — oil at $93 is still 38% above pre-war levels, the Strait is only partially reopening, and the March CPI data will reflect a month of $110+ oil regardless of what happened this week. The market may be getting ahead of itself on inflation relief.
This section compares what the April 7 evening briefing predicted with what actually happened on April 8. Honest assessment only — hits, misses, and partial calls.
NFLX benefited from today's broad market rally and the consumer confidence signal from Delta's earnings. FACT Delta guided for low-teens revenue growth in Q2 with strong broad-based demand — this is positive read-through for streaming as consumer spending remains durable. ESTIMATE NFLX is estimated to be trading around $103–105, representing roughly 5.5–7.7% gain from the $97.50 entry. The thesis is intact. April 16 earnings remains the binary event that decides the position's direction. The Goldman $120 PT and BofA $125 PT are the medium-term anchors.
⚠ Model output only — not a price forecast. Analyst consensus: bear $80 / base $120 (Goldman) / bull $145. P/E capped at 42x to reflect realistic current multiple range. Entry $97.50 · Stop $85 · Next catalyst: April 16 Q1 earnings.
ESTIMATE UNH is estimated up approximately 11–13% from the $279 entry, benefiting from both healthcare defensive rotation and today's broad rally. The fundamental thesis remains unchanged: AI-driven cost reductions through Optum, 16x P/E historically cheap, $373 consensus PT. The critical new insight: April 21 is now a dual-binary event — UNH Q1 earnings AND the 2-week ceasefire expires on exactly the same day. This concentration of risk on one date requires a plan well in advance.
FACT AVGO rose on the Google/Anthropic deal announced April 7 and continued higher today on the broad tech rally. ESTIMATE The position is estimated up approximately 14–16% from the $298 entry. The Google/Anthropic deal through 2031 for custom TPU supply is a confirmed multi-year revenue anchor. The ceasefire removes the main macro headwind (energy-driven inflation) that was pressuring AI capex decisions. This is the portfolio's strongest structural position with the clearest thesis and longest time horizon.
⚠ Model output only — not a price forecast. Analyst consensus: $431 average, range $240–$560. P/E capped at 58x to reflect reasonable AI premium. Entry $298 · Stop $270 · Next catalyst: June 4 Q2 earnings.
ESTIMATE The majority of XOM was trimmed at today's open per the plan. The residual position (30–40% of the original) serves two purposes: (1) April 24 earnings insurance — oil at $93 is still 38% above pre-war and XOM's Q1 earnings will reflect weeks at $110+; (2) Escalation re-insurance — if talks collapse in Week 2, oil spikes and the stub captures that upside. FACT (developing) The Saudi East-West pipeline drone attack this afternoon partially arrested oil's decline. WTI has partially recovered from its low of ~$92 toward ~$93–96. This is a developing situation that may affect the oil floor.
⚠ Model output only. Residual position ~$650. Base oil pre-war: ~$67/bbl · Stop on residual: $128 · April 24 Q1 earnings is next catalyst · Monitor Saudi pipeline damage for potential upward oil revision.
Shows estimated dollar impact on the portfolio from a 1% move in key asset classes. The portfolio is now more equity-growth heavy after XOM was trimmed, so the S&P sensitivity has increased materially. All values are model estimates based on historical betas — not guarantees.
| Position EST | Oil +1% | Oil –1% | BTC +1% | BTC –1% | S&P +1% | S&P –1% | 10Y +10bps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFLX ~$1,700 (17%) | –$6 | +$6 | +$9 | –$9 | +$23 | –$23 | –$14 |
| AVGO ~$1,700 (17%) | –$7 | +$7 | +$10 | –$10 | +$25 | –$25 | –$15 |
| UNH ~$1,350 (13%) | –$4 | +$4 | +$2 | –$2 | +$11 | –$11 | –$8 |
| XOM stub ~$650 (6%) | +$9 | –$9 | +$1 | –$1 | +$5 | –$5 | +$3 |
| BTC 50% ~$500 (5%) | –$2 | +$2 | +$5 | –$5 | +$3 | –$3 | –$2 |
| ETH ~$800 (8%) | –$3 | +$3 | +$10 | –$10 | +$5 | –$5 | –$4 |
| JPM/GS ~$300 (3%) | +$1 | –$1 | $0 | $0 | +$4 | –$4 | +$3 |
| Cash ~$1,300 (13%) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | +$5 |
| TOTAL PORTFOLIO | –$12 | +$12 | +$37 | –$37 | +$76 | –$76 | –$32 |
Adjust the scenario sliders to model the impact of Friday's CPI, the Saudi pipeline development, or a ceasefire progression on the current portfolio. Values are model estimates based on position betas — not guarantees of any outcome.
⚠ All P&L values are model estimates — directional signals only. Actual outcomes will differ. Position sizes are estimates as of market close April 8, 2026. Crypto prices and equity prices confirmed separately.
Sector view updated for Day 3. The ceasefire rally produced a clear rotation: tech/consumer up, energy/defense down. Saudi pipeline attack introduced a new wildcard. Ratings reflect 3–6 week outlook.
| Ticker | Type | Entry | Est. Current | Wt. | Est. P&L | Stop | Next Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFLX | Equity | $97.50 | ~$104 EST | ~17% | +$110 est. | $85 | Apr 16 Q1 |
| AVGO | Equity | $298.00 | ~$342 EST | ~17% | +$220 est. | $270 | Jun 4 Q2 |
| UNH | Equity | $279.00 | ~$312 EST | ~13% | +$140 est. | $245 | Apr 21 Q1 |
| XOM (stub) | Equity | ~$135 | ~$143 EST | ~6% | +$52 est. | $128 | Apr 24 Q1 |
| JPM/GS | Equity | At open | ~+3% EST | ~3% | +$9 est. | –7% entry | Apr 13–14 |
| BTC (50%) | Crypto | $69,500 | ~$71,100 FACT | ~5% | +$12 est. | $70,000 trail | Ongoing |
| ETH | Crypto | $2,200 | ~$2,250 EST | ~8% | +$18 est. | $2,050 (raised) | Ongoing |
| SOL Short | Closed | $86.00 | — | — | +$54 realized | Closed ✓ | — |
| Cash Reserve | ~13% · $1,300 | For CPI dip opportunity or ceasefire failure hedge | |||||
| Open | Ticker | Side | Entry | Est. Price | Est. P&L | Est. P&L% | Stop | Status | Next Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6 | NFLX | LONG | $97.50 | ~$104 EST | +$110 | +6.7% | $85 | Open | Apr 16 earnings |
| Apr 6 | UNH | LONG | $279.00 | ~$312 EST | +$140 | +11.8% | $245 | Open | Apr 21 earnings |
| Apr 6 | AVGO | LONG | $298.00 | ~$342 EST | +$220 | +14.8% | $270 | Open | Jun 4 earnings |
| Apr 6–7 | XOM (stub) | LONG | ~$135 | ~$143 EST | +$52 | +5.9% | $128 | Open (reduced) | Apr 24 earnings |
| Apr 8 | JPM/GS | LONG (new) | At open | ~+3% EST | +$9 | +3.0% | –7% entry | Open | Apr 13–14 earnings |
| Apr 7 | BTC (50%) | LONG | $69,500 | ~$71,100 FACT | +$12 | +2.3% | $70,000 trail | Open (half) | Trailing stop active |
| Apr 6 | ETH | LONG | $2,200 | ~$2,250 EST | +$18 | +2.3% | $2,050 (raised) | Open | Trailing stop active |
| Apr 6 | SOL Short | SHORT | $86.00 | Closed | +$54 | +7.1% | — | ✓ Closed | Position exited Apr 7 |