ExxonMobil (XOM) is trading 2.9% up at $140.36 today, as broader oil prices climbed following reports of attacks on vessels near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Brent crude futures gained 0.85% to $72.60 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate rose 0.71% to $69.04 a barrel.
- Geopolitical tensions stemming from US-Iran talks contributed to fears of disruptions to shipping through the critical energy transit route.
- There are no fresh company-specific headlines, earnings reports, or analyst rating changes tied to the move.