Big Tech Rally, Bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, Strategy CEO Interview 8/3/26

The major averages are moving higher as shares of major tech companies are popping on the first day of August trading, while oil prices decline after President Donald Trump called off planned strikes against Iran. Dominic Chu and Kelly Evans are joined on-set by Invesco’s Brian Levitt to break down the fundamentals behind today’s rally and what it means for investors going forward. Meanwhile, Matt Smith, Kpler’s Director of Commodity Research, also joins the anchors in-studio to discuss how global oil producers are continuing to seek alternative export routes amid the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Later on, Strategy CEO, Phong Le, sits down for a “First on CNBC” interview to talk about his company’s latest Bitcoin sale worth more than $105 million.