Marathon Petroleum is trading at $460.05, up +4.02%, as oil prices surge amid Middle East tensions.
- The Associated Press reported Brent crude rose 5% to $105.16 per barrel early October 8 after explosions in Riyadh and fears of shipping disruption.
- Energy gained 2.23% while the broader market was weaker, making the sector-wide oil move a more plausible explanation than broad index strength.
- No clear company-specific catalyst surfaced.