Shares of energy companies rose alongside oil futures as tensions in the Middle East built.
Iran-backed Yemeni rebels said they hijacked an Israeli-linked cargo ship with 25 crew members in the Red Sea over the weekend, heightening fears that the Gaza conflict could spread.
U.S.-traded oil futures completed the largest two-day percentage gain since April.
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