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Published May 8, 2026
War ProfitsAs the US-Iran conflict escalates, energy prices soar, benefiting oil giants like BP, Shell, and TotalEnergies, who saw profits surge. Banks, including JP Morgan, also reaped rewards from market volatility. Defense contractors, such as BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman, are thriving due to increased military spending. Surprisingly, renewable energy companies are also seeing a boost. This wars impact underscores the need for reevaluating energy dependence and its far-reac