Operation Epic Fury: I Expect A Stock Market Relief Rally

Hawkinvest16.62K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(9min)Comments(3)SummaryOperation Epic Fury against Iran may not trigger worst-case scenarios for oil or markets if energy supplies remain stable.Initial Iranian retaliation appears limited; oil price spikes hinge on potential disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz or Kharg Island.The stock market may already have priced in military action; the absence of major energy shocks could prompt a relief rally.I would view sharp market pullbacks, especially in transportation, Amazon (AMZN), and Microsoft (MSFT), as buying opportunities. Dilok Klaisataporn/iStock via Getty Images After multiple attempts to negotiate over Iran's nuclear enrichment program and some other concerns, President Trump announced that the United States and Israel have launched "Operation Epic Fury" against Iran. The initial wave of this operation seems toThis article was written byHawkinvest16.62K FollowersFollowLong-time stock market investor focused on strategic buying opportunities with dividend and value stocks. This investment strategy has resulted in a near 5 star rating on Tipranks.com and over 9,000 followers on Seeking Alpha. Follow me on Twitter for my latest trading ideas: @Hawkinvest1Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of MSFT, AMZN either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.