Shares of energy companies rose as conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine continued to escalate.

Israel’s air force carried out a strike on Hamas’s senior political leadership in Doha, Qatar. Qatar, a key U.S. ally, condemned the attack.

Cenovus Energy sold its 50% stake in a U.S. refinery to its joint venture partner Phillips 66 for $1.4 billion.

U.S. natural gas futures settled higher in choppy trade, rising for the ninth time in 10 sessions.

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