Bulls, Bears and the Bell: SpaceX’s $100B Lock-Up Cliff, Eli Lilly’s Monster Beat, and the Strait of Hormuz Rumor (August 6, 2026)

Tune in to today's high-stakes pre-market edition of the Bulls, Bears and the Bell podcast as we prepare you for the opening bell on this action-packed Thursday . While the Dow Jones flirts with historic highs near 55,000, the technology sector faces a major reality check .Here is what we are covering in this morning's show:The SpaceX Volatility Storm: SpaceX (SPCX) shares are sliding 11-14% in early trading . Despite beating earnings, the combination of a massive $15.8 billion AI-related capital expenditure and a colossal $100 billion insider lock-up expiration today has investors bracing for heavy volume and volatility .Earnings Winners & Losers: We break down Eli Lilly’s (LLY) monster adjusted EPS beat of $8.38 vs. $6.01 expected and watch Nvidia (NVDA) rise 3.4% as SpaceX's exclusive chip partner . Meanwhile, AMD is tumbling 8% after guidance failed to satisfy the market’s lofty expectations .Macro Catalysts & Geopolitics: Crude oil prices are cooling down to $79.20 per barrel on rumors of a U.S.-Iran "Hormuz Deal" , while gold holds near record highs of $4,267 per ounce . Plus, all eyes are on the crucial 7:30 AM ET Initial Jobless Claims (forecasted at 203K) to gauge the health of the labor market .Whether you are managing a portfolio or trading the morning momentum, this is your definitive pre-market briefing. Subscribe now on Spotify or your favorite podcast app so you never miss an opening bell!Disclaimer: Bulls, Bears and the Bell is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. The opinions and analysis presented in this podcast do not constitute investment, financial, tax, or legal advice, nor do they represent a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security, commodity, or financial instrument. All investment decisions involve risk, including the possible loss of principal. Listeners should conduct their own research or consult with a registered financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Historical performance is not indicative of future results.