BUZZ—Trump's remarks spark doubts about the Iran nuclear deal, driving up U.S. energy stocks

November 12 - ** Driven by rising oil prices, the share prices of US oil and gas companies rose in pre-market trading O/R

** Brent crude oil futures LCOc1 rose 1.30% to $93.97 per barrel; West Texas Intermediate crude oil CLc1 increased by 0.90% to $87.31 per barrel

** Oil prices rose after US President Donald Trump stated (link): "We don't need an agreement with Iran," adding uncertainty to efforts to end the war

** Oil giants Exxon Mobil XOM.N and Chevron CVX.N both saw their stock prices rise by 1.3%

** ConocoPhillips COP.N increased by 1.1%, Diamondback Energy FANG.O rose 1.6%, Occidental Petroleum OXY.N gained 1.5%, and APA Corporation APA.O rose 1.4%

** Refiners PBF Energy (PBF.N) rose about 1.8%, and Phillips 66 (PSX.N) increased by 1.4%

** Oilfield service provider SLB SLB.N rose 1.1%

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