
As the global energy demand continues to grow amid supply concerns, I present quality energy stocks BP p.l.c. (BP), Ultrapar Participações S.A. (UGP) and Transportadora de Gas del Sur S.A. (TGS) for solid portfolio returns.
The conflict between Hamas and Israel, although not yet impacting oil flows, carries significant geopolitical risks for the oil markets. The U.S. might tighten sanctions on Iran if it's implicated in Hamas' attack on Israel, potentially straining an already undersupplied oil market.