Movement Alert|Equinor ASA Rises 3.52% in Pre-Market Trading, Middle East Geopolitical Conflict Pushes Oil Prices Higher Boosting Oil and Gas Sector

Market Focus
Sep 08

On September 8, Equinor ASA rose 3.52% in pre-market trading, trading at $43.45/share, with turnover of $65,800.

On the news front, a sharp escalation in Middle East geopolitical tensions served as the core catalyst for the move. Military conflict between the US and Iran around the Strait of Hormuz intensified again, with both sides striking vessels and strait transit volumes dropping to low levels. Goldman Sachs warned that if shipping attacks escalate further, Brent crude could rise to $120 per barrel, recommending long positions in natural gas and diesel. Crude oil futures surged more than 4% on the day, with Brent crude approaching $97 per barrel, directly lifting valuations of integrated oil and gas companies. Peer Shell ADR also rose 2.55%.

Within the Integrated Oil & Gas sector where Equinor ASA belongs, the overall sector tracked higher. Among individual stocks, SHELL PLC up 2.5%, Exxon Mobil up 1.43%, Suncor up 1.38%, Occidental up 0.92%, Chevron up 0.91%.

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