Shares of companies in the energy sector rose as oil prices fell slightly and remained around $80 a barrel amid uncertainty about the future of the U.S.-Iran conflict.
While all the topics of President Trump's televised speech Thursday night weren't disclosed, there was some expectation he could talk about the war, potentially moving oil prices.
"If Trump implies he is open to the idea of sending troops to Iran, look for the market to rally towards 90.00," Mizuho's Robert Yawger wrote.
Write to Paulo Trevisani at paulo.trevisani@wsj.com
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