Fortescue Ltd's stock surged 5.77% during intraday trading on Friday, reflecting a significant upward movement.
The rally followed a Bloomberg report indicating that iron ore shipments from major mining firms Anglo American and Vale are being disrupted due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, according to ship-tracking data. Such supply disruptions often lead to market concerns about tighter iron ore availability, potentially benefiting other major producers like Fortescue.