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Rising oil prices (Brent +2.6% to $96.80) driven by US strikes in Iran create input cost pressure for refiners and energy-intensive industries. SSE's record capex in UK energy infrastructure signals long-term utility investment cycle. Johnson Matthey's acquisition of Cormetech expands its catalyst portfolio, potentially affecting emissions control technology supply.

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  • Johnson Matthey acquires Cormetech for $360M-$460M, accretive from year one.
  • SSE reports 5% drop in adj. EPS to 153.5p, dividend up 7%, record investment in Β£33B energy infrastructure.
  • FTSE 100 expected to open 60 points lower due to rising oil prices.
  • Brent crude oil up 2.6% to $96.80 after US strikes in Iran.
  • National Grid ex-dividend accounts for 6.75-point adjustment.
Sector verdictGLOBAL_ENERGYUpmagnitude 3/3 Β· confidence 3/5

Brent crude oil spikes 2.6% to $96.80 on US strikes in Iran, triggering immediate price risk premium and supply disruption fears within 48h; expected impact 3-5%.

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Sector impact at a glance

  • GLOBAL_ENERGYmid
  • GLOBAL_ENERGYshort
  • OIL_GAS_UPSTREAMmid
  • OIL_GAS_UPSTREAMshort
  • REFININGmid
  • REFININGshort
  • UTILITIESshort

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