Shares of energy companies rose alongside oil futures following reports that Iran fired on commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz.

Stocks fell after reports of oil and gas tankers being fired upon. But shares of semiconductor makers weighed heavily on markets, too.

Shares of energy companies rose alongside oil futures following reports that Iran fired on commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz.

Traders brace for potential export disruptions as tensions flare around Hormuz

U.S. strikes on Iran after Strait of Hormuz ship attacks pushed oil above $72, weighed on Dow futures and threatened a fragile ceasefire.