0837 GMT - European energy stocks rise in opening trade as Brent crude tops $106 a barrel. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed and prices continue to climb despite President Trump's calls for other nations to help safeguard the passage. In early trade, Brent rises 3.1% to $106.31 a barrel, while is up 2.1% at $94.40. Spain's Repsol leads the way and rises 3.65% followed by Norway's Equinor, which is up 3.4%. In London, BP is up 1.6% while Shell ticks 1.25% higher. Italy's Eni rises 1.1% with France's TotalEnergies up 0.6%.(adam.whittaker@wsj.com)

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