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YahooAugust 17, 2026 at 12:01 AM NY18 days ago

Peabody Energy, Borr Drilling, Texas Pacific Land, Halliburton, and Transocean Stocks Trade Up, What You Need To Know

A number of stocks jumped in the morning session after the price of crude oil climbed due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and persistent supply concerns. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude, the U.S. benchmark, rose to over $81 per barrel, while Brent crude, the international standard, neared $90. The gains follow reports of stalled ceasefire talks and a U.S. threat to maintain an indefinite naval blockade on Iran. These developments heighten fears of a wider conflict that

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