Old West Investment Management significantly increased its energy stock holdings when oil was around $60 a barrel, anticipating a sector rally. Unexpected geopolitical events, including actions against Venezuela and Iran, coupled with a Middle East conflict, propelled oil prices and drove the firm’s flagship fund to a 31% return by late February, outperforming peers.
US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs, fueled by strong earnings and falling crude prices, marking their longest weekly gain streak since October 2024.
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