Santos Limited's stock soared 5.64% intraday on Wednesday, marking a significant upward movement for the Australian energy company.
The surge comes as oil prices jumped after the U.S. military launched a series of strikes against Iran, heightening geopolitical concerns in the Middle East and boosting energy sector stocks.
Santos climbed to its strongest level since mid-June, reflecting investor optimism about the company's prospects in a rising oil price environment driven by heightened geopolitical tensions.