US strikes on Iran send oil surging — buy the energy giants
Oil prices spiked after the U.S. launched fresh airstrikes on Iranian targets, reigniting fears that the conflict could disrupt global oil shipments through the critical Strait of Hormuz.
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With Brent crude pushing toward $97 a barrel and no peace deal in sight, the risk of continued supply disruptions in the Middle East is high. Major oil companies like ExxonMobil and Chevron directly benefit from higher oil prices because it boosts their profit margins on every barrel they sell. As long as geopolitical tensions keep pushing prices up, these energy giants are positioned to see a strong rally in their stock prices. Furthermore, rising oil costs contribute to overall inflation, which tends to drive investors toward energy stocks as a safe haven.