IBD links Iran war to Big Oil profit surge and stock gains
Investor's Business Daily reports that the Iran war rescued Big Oil's bottom line, with Exxon stock up 18% since February as Big Oil profits surge. The post also states Chevron is up 22% and Valero is up 89%.
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- Reported by Investor's Business Daily alone, with no second source or primary confirmation yet
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Exxon stock has risen 18% since February as Big Oil profits surge. XOM
“Exxon stock has risen 18% since February, as Big Oil profits surge.”
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Chevron stock is up 22%.
“Chevron's up 22%”
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Valero stock is up 89%.
“Valero's up 89%”
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The Iran war rescued Big Oil's bottom line.
“How The Iran War Rescued Big Oil's Bottom Line.”
Investor's Business Daily
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