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PROP, LNKB and SWKS made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on January 19, 2026.

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The de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran conflict sent oil prices surging, before a dramatic reversal when President Donald Trump said the conflict might end. Stocks fell as oil prices surged amid concerns that rising energy costs could fuel inflation, reducing the odds of near-term interest rate cuts. Companies that stand to benefit from oil supply disruptions include integrated energy giants and companies involved in oil exploration, production, and shipping.