
Market Overview - The U.S. stock market opened lower on June 13, with the Dow Jones down 1.32%, S&P 500 down 0.79%, and Nasdaq down 0.83% [2][3] - Major tech stocks experienced declines, with Nvidia, Amazon, and Google down over 1%, while Apple and Tesla fell nearly 1% [3][4] Energy Sector Performance - Energy stocks surged, with Houston Energy experiencing a significant spike, reaching a peak increase of over 160% [5][6] - U.S. energy stocks rose by more than 90%, indicating strong performance in the sector [5][6] - Houston Energy's stock (HUSA) saw a dramatic increase of 136.62%, with trading volume reaching 15.57 million shares and a total value of $236 million [6] International Oil Prices - International oil prices surged, with U.S. oil rising by 7% and Brent oil also increasing by nearly 7% [9] - Morgan Stanley previously indicated that an attack on Iran could push oil prices to $120 per barrel, impacting consumer price indices [12] Geopolitical Tensions - Iran officially withdrew from nuclear negotiations with the U.S., escalating tensions in the region [12] - Israel conducted preemptive strikes against Iran, resulting in casualties and further military actions planned [12][13] - The U.S. is mobilizing military resources in response to the situation, with naval assets being deployed to the eastern Mediterranean [13]