Oil and defence stocks rise as Iran conflict escalates

Oil spiked 7% on Friday to US$76.94, with predictions it could reach US$95. This would dampen consumption, fuel inflation and airline costs (with United falling 12% last week). Predictably, oil and defence stocks are rising.

Stocks mentioned include Capricorn Metals, Corporate Travel, Flight Centre, Karoon Energy, Newmont, Qantas Airways, Santos, United Airlines, Virgin Australia, Viva Energy, Westgold Resources, Woodside Energy