U.S. ramping up oil production will help offset extreme energy prices, says Rob Thummel. However, if the Strait of Hormuz closes off to tankers, crude prices will soar until the Iranian-U.S. conflict ends. One aspect of the general energy trade Rob sees as favorable to investors: the abundance of free cash flow. AI's expanding connections to energy stocks is another tailwind he sees for the sector.

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