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Oil prices continue to rise due to escalating conflict in the Middle East, nearing highs reached earlier in the week.

Goldman Sachs predicts oil prices could reach $100 a barrel if volumes from a key passageway do not increase soon, upgrading short-term Brent crude prices by $10 to $76 a barrel.

Oil prices surged for the second day, with Brent topping $83, following Iran's order to close the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a significant increase in tanker traffic disruptions and a subsequent spike in oil prices.

Asia-Pacific markets are expected to decline due to the recent Iran strikes, leading to a significant spike in oil futures by over 8%.

The global oil benchmark, Brent crude futures, has reached a 6-month high of $71 a barrel due to concerns over a potential U.S.-Iran conflict, which may disrupt oil supplies.

Analysts see Meta's stock as a prime buying opportunity due to its discounted valuation compared to Alphabet's stock, with a potential bridge in valuation gap through Meta's new frontier AI model.

Asian markets started the year with a strong advance, driven by enthusiasm for AI and tech shares, while Brent crude prices rebounded after an initial decline following the US move to oust Venezuela's president.

Viasat stock has been upgraded by Raymond James analyst Brent Penter from Hold to Buy, indicating potential for further growth.

Viasat stock has been upgraded by Raymond James analyst Brent Penter from Hold to Buy, indicating potential for further growth.