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NEW WEEK 13 APRIL 2026 STARTIBG ON A FEARFUL NOTE
Market is back to a position where we need to stay on the sidelines again today. IRAN/US matter is hot again.

We need to give today to the market for the news to cool down.

Oil is in medium term uptrend.

**The U.S. "Impartial" Maritime Blockade After Failure of Islamabad Meeting**

As of April 13, 2026, at 03:00 AM, the situation has shifted from high-stakes diplomacy back to an active and escalating military footing following the total collapse of the 21-hour marathon talks in Islamabad .
The next moves from both sides indicate a move toward a new phase of the conflict rather than a return to the negotiating table.
1. The U.S. "Impartial" Maritime Blockade
Following the failure to reach a deal on its "final and best offer," the U.S. has transitioned to a strategy of total economic strangulation .
Targeted Blockade: Starting today, Monday, April 13, at 10:00 AM ET (14:00 GMT), the U.S. Navy will begin blockading all vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports .
Selective Passage: President Trump specified that while Iranian-bound traffic is barred, ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz to non-Iranian destinations will be permitted to pass .
Trump's "Finish Up" Order: On Truth Social, President Trump stated that the U.S. military is "locked and loaded" and will "finish up" what remains of Iran's military capability if defiance continues .
2. Iran’s "Defiant" Defensive Stance
Tehran has reacted with a mix of rhetorical defiance and military warnings .
Hormuz Threat: The IRGC has warned that any "miscalculated move" by U.S. military vessels in the Strait will be met with severe force, describing the waterway as a "deadly whirlpool" for enemies .
"Trust is Earned": Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that Iran presented forward-looking plans but that the U.S. "failed to earn Iran's trust." He asserted that Iran will "not bow to any threats" .
Civilian vs. Military: Iran maintains that the Strait remains open for civilian use but that military encroachment will be viewed as a breach of the (now effectively defunct) ceasefire

[quote author=Omooba77 post=138787233]https://saharareporters.com/2026/03/16/exclusive-boko-haram-demands-n352billion-176-kidnapped-woro-residents-kwara-negotiations

WATCH: Boko Haram Demands N3.52Billion For 176 Kidnapped Woro Residents In Kwara As Negotiations Stall –Community Sources pic.twitter.com/zsrizIvf2L

— Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) March 16, 2026

If the Government is sincere, let them just send this case to Trump for assistance. I an sure it will not cost the Nigeria Government NGN500Million.

US MARKET HAS EVERYTHING AN INVESTOR NEEDS
I look at the risk in the Global market, compared to commodities, Forex and raw Bitcoin trading (I have my reason for stating it this way); trading global stock is less risky (as long as you do not try to become a "biotech/penny stock specialist, we may add these 3 to the Commodities/forex side). Tactically Commodities, Forex, Bitcoin related stocks are available in the stock market and you have far lesser risk, I pity especially the individuals who have no time/are not using realtime platform/professional signal services, it is like pure waste of your money and time. As for commodities you need real time trading data as you are competing most of the time with skilled and professional traders!!!

Why did I say this, I have been wrong so many times in buying stocks/ETFs (like GLD, MSDD, OILU) they moved again me and I took my loss calmly and exit the trades. I use to think in my mind assuming I have bought commodities or Bitcoin and they moved against me the way it happened in those days I activated my stops, the loss would have been bigger and I am sure, I will not be happy posting/talking about US sticks again.

Conclusion: let us minimise our risk in this market. And I will say when you are starting in the Global market, please start with dividend paying stocks and fir God sake choose a "zero commission trading platform" you can go in and out of the market without any worry.

Wishing all the best.

TARGET TECHNICAL ANALYSIS FOR 16 MARCH 2026
Forecast direction, AllShare index for Monday 16 March 2026

US MARKET COMMENTS
The challenging market continues today.

This is a day to stay on the sideline.

TARGET TECHNICAL EARLY MORNING MARKET! COMMENT !!

What will the Allshare Index do today!!!

MARKET IS STILL FAIR
Somehow our portfolio has been stable.

Probably the magic is the fact that I have veen avoiding biotech stocks.

I got laughing when I saw a Biotech stock "HIMS"gained 44% in a day. Latet I learnt the stock dropped like 50% recently, before the 44% gain. I was thinking, I can start buying the stock.

But, on checking the chart, I was surprised that the stock is not in a buyable zone. So, fir biotechs, let us be careful.

Currently semiconductors are not bad!!!

WHAT WILL THE ALL SHARE INDEX DO TODAY!!!

[quote author=Botragelad post=138669625]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaxzYzHEJk4?si=n7FabWdsVoInMFYf

These IRANIANS are senseless. How can one Country fight like 10 Countries and defeat them. Is this not the Iran that Saddam would have annexed during the "Gulf war" if not the US coming to their rescue then!!!

TARGET TECHNICAL ANALYSIS.

What will the allshare index do today!!
· Support: 196,000
· Resistance: 197,500
· Expected Opening: The market is expected to open flat or a bit higher.
· Intraday Bias: During the day, we expect a bullish trend for Banks, but a neutral trend for Industrials.

WHAT WILL ALLSHARE INDEX DO TODAY

TARGET TECHNICAL EARLY MORNING MARKET!!!
Looking at this bullish season critically, it seems people are not really comfortable about the seemingly improving economy.

But as traders/investors in the market, we should follow along and if we see the few buyers pushing the market making for the exit door we better follow them.

For now, let us just pretend that there is a bull market and we are playing along.

What will the Allshare Index do today!!!

TARGET TECNICAL ANALYSIS- OPENING MARKET COMMENT!!!
What will the Allshare Index do today. Yes it is closing positive. But what should we expect!!

WHAT WILL THE ALL SHARE IBDEX DO TODAY?

iwaeda:
https://saharareporters.com/2026/02/23/breaking-iswap-storms-nigerian-army-camp-adamawa-kills-two-soldiers-burns-vehicles

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I will not read anything about Boko Haram Terrorists Again. Terrorism is a pure business in Nigeria and with various departments including Public Relations, Youtube Channels, Journalism support etc.

This lini is the evidece:https://www.nairaland.com/5782747/opinion-boko-haram-why-nigeria#88247644

Nigeria was told to adopt an approach that ended Terrorism in Chad, but some Journalists (they must have connections with supporters of Boko Haram) were against it. Just like now, the Northerners and Politicians

Looking at 2027 will not allow Boko Haram to come to an end.

I am sure the real Soldiers are tired and may probably be in the know that Government is not interested in ending Terrorism. Let us see if America will realise tat Government is just playing for Time so that Terrorists can do more damages. If we know terrorists are always gathering in a place, why cant there be consistent Air Bombardments of that location and then after the bombardments move in with the troops to clear the area, no rocket science here.

What really git me worried was the picture I saw recently by the Army saying tey have captured one drone maker for the Terrorists, that picture look like a photoshop of one picture I have seen online long ago, this was the time the Chadian Army came to Nigeria and they were capturing Boko Haram members as if they were re ordinarily rats. When Chadians came ti Nigeria to escort their equipment imported through Nigeria, Boko Haram never Killed one single Chadians Army, because the Chadians caged them. How can Chad came to Nigeria, effectively located the boko Haram Camps, caged them without paying and ransom, took backup truckload of AK47 collected from Boko Haram. And funny, Chad did not come to Nigeria with all their total Army, all they has was an Area map of where Boko Haram are Camping, went there collected Boko Haram weapons, almost without resistance!!!

Conclusion, People in Nigeria Government has hand in Boko Haram and it is a business for the to use the back door to collect the various Security budgets for the states and Federal Government. Too bad

WHAT WILL THE ALLSHARE INDEX DO TODAY

[quote author=lexy2lexy post=138522873][/quote]Sometimes different websites fail to deliver the daily pricelistr to emails.

But you can always get closing prices after 3 to 4pm from the likes of: aptsecurities, atlassportfolios.

The only reason you may be so keen on pricelist from particular brokers (email type) is that some like the daily priceliss via Morgancapitalgroup email shows thew % change, while the one from aptsecurities shows no % change. So daily! pricelists should be no headache. Just go to any of the websites! I have mentioned to view after 3pm. You can add globalviewng

TARGET TECHNICAL ANALYSIS. WHAT IS THE MARKET DIRECTION TODAY??

PLAYING THE US STOCK MARKET IS NOT EASY
If you know the rules, playing the Global market is not too difficult, but you should know whom to follow.

Early morning today, thing looking bright.

See you all later.

TARGET TECHNICAL ANALYSIS- COMMENT FOR MONDAY 16 FEB 2026
Allshare index to close between 182,500 to 185,000 for Monday 16 Feb 2026; and percentage wise. We are still in risk OFF mode,
Allshare index percentage terms to close between +0.93 and 1.20% on Monday. The high increase in value traded of about 85% is an indication that this is a high probability forecast.

WHAT WILL THE ALL SHARE INDEX DO TODAY?

TARGET ANALYSIS CLOSING MARKET COMMENTS
Market closed in the expected direction, assisted by late minutes rally, but still fall short of expectations.

There is no problem. The bulls are still in control of proceedings in the market.

WE ARE STAYING OFF THE MARKET FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
With holiday and CPI Report in view, better to manage our current position.

WHAT WILL THE ALLSHARE INDEX DO TODAY?
Direction is still up. And somehow, if things are right . The market may blow up more higher than expected oater in the year!! This is looking at the crazy amount of money that will be flying around.

Wishing all the best.

WHAT WILL THE ALLSHARE INDEX DO TODAY!!!
That the market is in uptrend is old news.

This uptrend will likely continue fir the next 2 weeks or more. The only handicap will be our Government, if they continue to mess up on the InSecurity issue. Terrorism need to be addressed to make life better for everyone.

With farmers being driven aya from the land, it means Government cannot afford to stop some important of basic food items, or else we are calling for high inflation again.

Now market is bullish, how do we capitalise on it. This is a time for us to take a little more risk.

Like I always say, a time like this, with the media more on the side of the Capital users, expect more retail traders to jump into this matket.