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How A Strait Of Hormuz Shock Could Ignite A Surge In Energy And Defense ETFs

The Strait of Hormuz, accounting for nearly a third of the world’s oil supply, is once again under geopolitical pressure, and ETF investors are rushing to reposition.

Benzinga · Jun 23, 2025

10 Things You Should Never Flush or Drain—But Most People Still Do

It may feel harmless to toss certain items down the drain or toilet and never think about them again. Out of sight, out of mind, right? Unfortunately, many everyday habits can quietly cause major plumbing problems, sewer backups, or even environmental damage. In fact, some of the most common things…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Jun 23, 2025

Palantir, Nuclear Stocks, and the Put/Call Ratio: Key Stocks, Sectors, and Indicators on Watch After U.S. Strikes on Iran

After major geopolitical escalation in the Middle East over the weekend, here's what traders need to know this week.

Barchart · Jun 23, 2025

Why is Iran’s nuclear programme so essential to its identity?

Why does a country with large oil reserves feel such a need to have home-grown civil nuclear energy?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2025

Why the Strait of Hormuz remains critical for the global economy

This narrow shipping route in the Gulf region sees one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) passing through, fuelling a big part of the global economy. And Iran controls its northern side.

Euronews · Jun 23, 2025

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock On Watch Amid Middle East Tensions: What's Going On?

Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:XOM) shares are on watch Monday morning as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are raising fears of oil supply disruptions.

Benzinga · Jun 23, 2025

Stocks See Support on Speculation Iran's Retaliation Will Be Limited

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.14%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.03%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.20%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jun 23, 2025

Trump pleads with oil companies to keep prices down after Iran blockade threat

Crude oil prices surged following Iran vote to close critical Strait of Hormuz in wake of US bombings

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025

Iran is considering closing the strait of Hormuz – why this would be a major escalation

Faced with the prospect of continuing Israeli airstrikes and further American involvement, Iran’s parliament has reportedly approved plans to close the strait of Hormuz.

The Conversation · Jun 23, 2025

The dollar sees a rebound after US strikes Iran, but can it continue?

The greenback may rise further if Iran decides to block the Strait of Hormuz, while the value of safe-haven alternatives like the euro and the yen are predicted to slide.

Euronews · Jun 23, 2025