Energy Stocks Surge 2.45 Percent as Oil Prices Climb on Middle East Tensions
The S&P Energy Select Sector Index rose 2.45% as oil prices increased due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, highlighting energy stocks' role as a hedge during uncertainty.
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