Shares of energy companies rose after Conoco earnings and an up-tick in oil prices.

Shares of Houston oil major ConocoPhillips rose as the exploration-and-production giant posted second-quarter adjusted earnings ahead of Wall Street targets.

Oil futures rallied in New York amid trepidation about the viability of a reported deal between Iran and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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