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Oil spikes as Iran threatens Strait of Hormuz — ride the energy surge

Peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have broken down, with Iran threatening to block a major global oil shipping route. This sudden tension is causing oil prices to spike.

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When a critical oil shipping chokepoint like the Strait of Hormuz is threatened, markets immediately price in the risk of an oil shortage. This fear drives up the price of crude, which directly boosts the revenue potential and stock prices of major oil companies. With peace talks collapsed, this geopolitical tension likely isn't going away overnight, giving energy stocks room to run higher as investors rush to position themselves for pricier oil.

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