Whitehaven Coal Ltd (WHC.AU) soared 5.11% during intraday trading on Friday, marking a significant upward movement for the Australian coal producer.
The surge in Whitehaven Coal's share price aligns with broader gains in the Australian energy sector, which rose as much as 1.3% as global oil prices settled up around 6%. The rally in oil prices was driven by fading hopes for a swift end to the war in the Middle East, which raised concerns about potential supply disruptions and boosted energy commodity prices.
Whitehaven Coal was among the notable gainers in the sector, with other major Australian energy firms including Woodside Energy and Santos also posting gains of 1.3% and 1.2% respectively during the session, reflecting a sector-wide positive sentiment fueled by the geopolitical developments affecting oil markets.