XOM is trading 3.3% up at $146.39 as oil prices climb on reported vessel attacks and heightened tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.
- The stock is extending its move in pre-market after closing 3.85% higher at $141.69 on July 07, 2026, supported by strength in Brent and WTI crude.
- Energy names are reacting to persistent geopolitical risks and volatility surrounding critical Middle East shipping lanes.