US stocks ride out Iran tensions as energy rally steadies markets

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US stocks ride out Iran tensions as energy rally steadies markets
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U.S. stocks largely shrugged off Iran-related tensions on Monday, aided by a jump in energy shares and the U.S. being a net energy exporter, helping major indexes finish higher even as international markets slid and safe-haven assets rose; analysts cautioned that volatility could persist if the conflict disrupts energy supplies or inflation remains a concern.

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