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Middle East Tensions Boost SK Innovation Stock by 7.49%

SK Innovation shares surged 7.49% as rising oil prices and Middle East tensions strengthened refining sector sentiment.

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SK Innovation shares surged 7.49% in the early trading session, reaching a price of 134,900 KRW. [1] Shares of Viridien rose 3.8% on Tuesday after Goldman Sachs initiated coverage with a Buy rating. [2] The price of diesel in the United States reached its highest level since April during the initial phase of the conflict between the United States and Iran. [3] Goldman Sachs told investors on Wednesday that it remains overweight equities over a 12-month horizon while turning tactically more defensive. [4] Reports of renewed military conflict between the United States and Iran drove up both West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent crude oil prices. [5] The stock price increase occurred immediately after international oil prices rose sharply. [6] Analyst Michele Della Vigna identified subsurface imaging as the key driver of the rating and the most underappreciated part of the story. [7] Goldman forecasts an 8% compound annual growth rate in cash flow from operations, excluding working capital, from 2026 to 2030. [8] President Donald Trump pressured US oil refineries to increase national diesel and gasoline production during a closed-door meeting earlier this week. [9] US diesel supply is currently at the lowest level ever recorded for this time of year, with production margins near historical maximums. [10] S-Oil shares rose 2.40% to 153,700 KRW immediately after WTI prices increased. [11]
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  1. SK Innovation shares surged 7.49% in the early trading session, reaching a price of 134,900 KRW. · 매일경제South Korea
  2. Shares of Viridien rose 3.8% on Tuesday after Goldman Sachs initiated coverage with a Buy rating. · Investing.com
  3. The price of diesel in the United States reached its highest level since April during the initial phase of the conflict between the United States and Iran. · El Financiero
  4. Goldman Sachs told investors on Wednesday that it remains overweight equities over a 12-month horizon while turning tactically more defensive. · Investing.com
  5. Reports of renewed military conflict between the United States and Iran drove up both West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent crude oil prices. · 매일경제South Korea
  6. The stock price increase occurred immediately after international oil prices rose sharply. · 매일경제South Korea
  7. Analyst Michele Della Vigna identified subsurface imaging as the key driver of the rating and the most underappreciated part of the story. · Investing.com
  8. Goldman forecasts an 8% compound annual growth rate in cash flow from operations, excluding working capital, from 2026 to 2030. · Investing.com
  9. President Donald Trump pressured US oil refineries to increase national diesel and gasoline production during a closed-door meeting earlier this week. · El Financiero
  10. US diesel supply is currently at the lowest level ever recorded for this time of year, with production margins near historical maximums. · El Financiero
  11. S-Oil shares rose 2.40% to 153,700 KRW immediately after WTI prices increased. · 매일경제South Korea
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