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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

Oil Price Surge Won't Derail US Economy, Yardeni Argues Amid Iran Tensions

Economist Ed Yardeni argues elevated oil prices pose less threat to the U.S. economy due to energy efficiency gains and petroleum independence, while corporate earnings remain robust amid Iran tensions.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

Stock Futures Rally as Trump Pushes NATO on Hormuz; Fed Rate Pause Priced In

U.S. stock futures gain ground Monday as Trump urges allies to secure Strait of Hormuz. Markets price 99.1% chance of unchanged Fed rates in March.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Dilallo

MPLX Bucks Oil Rally: Why Midstream Giant Stays Flat Despite Iran Tensions

MPLX declines 1% despite oil prices surging near $100/barrel as the midstream company operates volume-based logistics with limited commodity exposure. Better viewed as 7%+ income investment than oil price hedge.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Motley Fool Youtube

Oil Near $100 Lures Energy Investors—But History Shows Panic Buying Ends in Losses

Oil near $100 tempts investors into energy stocks, but disciplined analysis of balance sheets, cash flows and value-chain positioning beats panic buying strategies historically.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Jesse Cohen

Energy Rally Creates Opportunity in Undervalued Mid-Caps as Oil Nears $100

Three undervalued mid-cap energy stocks—Talos Energy, Patterson-UTI, and Northern Oil & Gas—offer significant upside as WTI approaches $95 amid Middle East tensions.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Namrata Sen

Trump Eyes Jones Act Waiver as Iran Tensions Threaten U.S. Fuel Supply Chain

Trump administration explores Jones Act waiver to address Iran-related fuel supply concerns as WTI crude trades at $96.66/barrel and gasoline averages $3.63/gallon.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matthew Benjamin

Oil Surge to $120/Barrel Ignites Inflation Fears as Gas Prices Jump 21%

Crude oil climbs to $120/barrel amid Middle East tensions, pushing national gasoline to $3.54/gallon. Higher fuel costs threaten consumer spending and intensify inflationary pressures across the economy.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Oil Refiner Boom: Iran Tensions Unlock Historic Margins for U.S. Refiners

Iran tensions drive U.S. oil refiner crack spreads to $40/barrel, potentially unlocking $240B annual margins. Five major independents poised for windfall profits.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Namrata Sen

Fink: Oil Could Plunge Below $50 If Iran Conflict Ends, Markets Present Buying Opportunity

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink predicts oil could fall below $50/barrel if Iran re-enters global markets, calling current market volatility a buying opportunity.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

Energy Stocks Poised to Outperform as Crude Hovers Near $100 Amid Middle East Tensions

Middle East tensions push crude near $100, benefiting upstream producers like Devon Energy while integrated majors see moderate gains; elevated prices historically prove temporary.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Oil Plunges 10% as Trump Signals Iran Peace; Stocks Rally on Geopolitical Relief

U.S. stocks gained Tuesday as crude crashed to $85/barrel on Trump's Iran conflict signals, with S&P 500 up 0.3% and VIX falling 9.3%.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Brian Gilmartin

Oil Spikes 120% Above Trend, Yet Energy Sector EPS Forecasts Tumble

Crude oil spiked to $120/barrel in March 2026, yet energy sector EPS forecasts collapsed 10+ points. The divergence suggests a potential peak or demand deterioration ahead.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Oil Plunges Below $100 on Trump Reserve Release Plan Amid Middle East Turmoil

Crude oil falls below $100/barrel as Trump considers G7-coordinated strategic petroleum reserve release amid Middle East tensions. U.S. equities mixed.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Oil Above $100 Reignites Inflation Fears, Yet Markets Still Expect Fed Rate Cuts

Oil prices surging above $100 spike March inflation odds to 87%, yet markets still expect Fed rate cuts in 2026, betting the disruption proves temporary.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Globe Newswire

Imperial Petroleum Declares Dividend on Series A Preferred Shares

Imperial Petroleum declares $0.546875 dividend per share on Series A preferred stock, payable March 30, 2026 to qualifying shareholders.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

Stock Futures Tumble as Oil Surges on Iran Tensions; Trump Dismisses Spike

U.S. stock futures tumbled as crude oil surged 13-15% amid Iran tensions. Hims & Hers soared 49% on Novo Nordisk settlement; UniQure gained 36% on FDA clarity.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Dilallo

Oil Prices Surge 25% on Iran Conflict, Yet Energy Stocks Stall—Here's Why

Crude oil surged 25% following Iran conflict to $93 Brent, yet energy stocks remain flat—signaling markets expect near-term resolution.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Fawad Razaqzada

Nasdaq 100 Bounces Above 25K on Iran Signals, But Geopolitical Jitters Loom

Nasdaq 100 rebounds above 25,000 on Iran nuclear negotiation signals, but caution prevails amid unresolved Middle East conflict and elevated volatility.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Christine Short

Oil Spikes 7% as Iran Tensions Roil Markets; Chip Giants, Fed Data Loom

Crude surges 7% after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. Semiconductor earnings, Fed data, and NVIDIA's conference drive volatile March trading.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Iran Tensions Ignite Oil Spike, Triggering Broad Market Selloff Across All Sectors

Escalating Iran tensions drove crude oil 6.4% higher to $75.80/barrel, sparking broad selloff across all S&P 500 sectors amid Strait of Hormuz closure concerns.
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