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Strait of Hormuz

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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Neil Rozenbaum

Jobs Shock Roils Markets as Fed Faces Inflation Crossroads

Stronger-than-expected jobs data and surging oil prices triggered market volatility, complicating the Federal Reserve's policy outlook amid persistent inflation concerns.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Anders Bylund

Oil Shock Overwhelms Tech Losses as Major Indexes Fall on Iran Strait Tensions

Stock indexes fell under 2% this week as Iranian tensions spiked oil prices. Tech giants like Amazon lost billions amid rising data center costs, while energy's small market weight limited its offset potential.
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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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Investing.comInvesting.com··Sam Quirke

Chevron Surges 30% on Oil Rally, But Geopolitical Gains May Be Fleeting

Chevron surges 30% in 2026 on oil rally amid Middle East tensions, but fading momentum and potential SPR releases threaten sustainability of gains.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Mohd Haider

Sky Quarry Stock Surges 19% After Reverse Split Boosts Nasdaq Compliance Bid

Sky Quarry shares surge 18.84% after-hours following 1-for-8 reverse split and renewed investor interest in domestic energy amid Middle East tensions.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Ryan Vanzo

Buffett's Oil Bet: Why Domestic Production Could Drive OXY Higher

Occidental Petroleum's domestic-focused operations position it to outperform competitors like Chevron amid rising geopolitical tensions, supported by Buffett's major investment.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Evette Mitkov

TSM Shares Plunge 4% as Geopolitical Tensions Threaten Chip Supply Chain

TSM shares fell 4.11% Thursday as Middle East conflict threatens semiconductor material supplies and raises energy costs, potentially slowing AI data center expansion.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Keith Noonan

Micron Tumbles 2.8% as Geopolitical Tensions Override AI Chip Strength

Micron stock falls 2.8% amid geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns, despite being up 357% annually on AI chip strength.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Frank Holmes

Shipping Stocks Surge on Strait of Hormuz Disruption as Geopolitical Tensions Spike

U.S.-Iran tensions send shipping rates to record highs as Strait of Hormuz faces closure. Analysts expect temporary surge with near-term shipping upside and medium-term normalization.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Michael Pento

S&P 500 Faces Stagflation Squeeze as Oil Shock Collides With Weak Jobs Data

Oil prices spike above $100 amid Iran tensions, threatening growth as weak February job losses and rising energy costs squeeze consumer spending and limit Fed flexibility.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Adam Turnquist

Oil Surges on Iran Tensions as Markets Weigh Geopolitical Risk Against Economic Resilience

WTI crude spikes near $120 on Iran tensions; S&P 500 resilient at 3% below records. Strait of Hormuz shipping status critical for determining oil prices and market direction.
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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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BenzingaBenzinga··Lekha Gupta

TotalEnergies Caps French Fuel Prices Amid Geopolitical Oil Tensions

TotalEnergies caps French fuel prices through March amid Middle East tensions, with shares falling 1.18%. Company restarts Libyan production at 25,000 barrels daily.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Mohd Haider

Oil Stocks Surge on Middle East Tensions as Geopolitical Risk Reshapes Energy Markets

Oil stocks $TPET and $BATL surge 13.5% and 10.4% after-hours on Middle East tensions threatening crude supplies. Battalion Oil announces Texas land acquisition and capital raise.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Lekha Gupta

Mosaic Bets on Brazil: Rare Earths Deal Targets 2030 Production Launch

Mosaic partners with Rainbow Rare Earths on Brazilian facility targeting 2030 production. Stock surges 6.50% amid rare earths supply concerns.
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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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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Bram Berkowitz

Iran Tensions Reignite Market Volatility: What History Reveals About War and Stock Returns

Iran conflict creates market uncertainty. Historical data shows S&P 500 losses before wars, but gains during conflict periods. Oil price surge poses greatest economic risk.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Benzinga Senior Editor

Stocks Surge as Trump Signals Accelerated End to Iran Military Campaign

Trump signals Iran military campaign nearing completion, triggering rally across Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq amid reduced geopolitical risk concerns.
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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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Investing.comInvesting.com··Lance Roberts

S&P 500 Hits 4-Month Low as Technical Breakdown Signals Major Headwinds

S&P 500 drops to 6,740 as technical breakdown, negative jobs data, and surging oil converge. Risk management now trumps buy-the-dip strategies.
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