TSLA, IBM & NOW on Earnings Slate as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Lingers

Schwab Network highlights growing geopolitical risk from Iran and lingering disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, which could sustain energy-market pressure and influence broader market sentiment. On the corporate calendar, Tesla (TSLA.OQ) is expected to dominate the earnings conversation, though IBM (IBM.N) and ServiceNow (NOW.N) are also singled out as noteworthy reports. The piece frames these earnings against a backdrop of uncertainty over leadership and geopolitical developments, suggesting investors may focus on headline names (especially TSLA) while monitoring energy-driven volatility.