U.S. oil prices increased significantly after military strikes against Iran. These actions followed Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. A Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker reported being struck by a drone. Maritime security sources indicated a Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker was also damaged. Fears of disruptions to tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz have resurfaced.
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India’s recent smallcap surge indicates that less stock is outpacing the benchmark index, revealing a narrowing group of successful stocks boosting overall returns. Conversely, largecap
August 25, 2026