Rich Asplund on 03/30/2026

Crude Oil Prices Jump on Concerns Over Escalation of Iran War

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Monday closed up +3.24 (+3.25%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed up +0.0688 (+2.16%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Monday, with crude oil posting a 3-week high after President Trump threatened to escalate the Iran war if there is...Oil product

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Rich Asplund on 03/30/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Slump on Above-Normal US Temps

May Nymex natural gas (NGK26 ) on Monday closed down -0.138 (-4.56%). Nat-gas prices fell sharply on Monday amid forecasts of warmer US temperatures, potentially curbing nat-gas heating demand and boosting nat-gas storage levels. On Monday, the Commodity Weather Group said forecasts shifted warmer

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Jim Van Meerten on 03/30/2026

1 Stock to Play the Iran War Energy Shock

Diamondback Energy (FANG) is up nearly 30% over the past year and is trading near new all-time highs. FANG maintains a 100% “Buy” technical opinion from Barchart. The stock also had a dividend that yields 2.09%. Geopolitical risks favor FANG, but volatility warrants disciplined stop-loss strategies

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Rich Asplund on 03/30/2026

Crude Oil Climbs on Fears of a Protracted Iran War

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +3.05 (+3.06%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.0791 (+2.48%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are climbing today, with crude oil rallying to a 3-week high after President Trump threatened to escalate the Iran war if there is no...A sunset over a fuel ta

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Don Dawson on 03/30/2026

While Other Markets Panic, Corn Just Got a Constructive Edge – Here's Why

While stocks, crypto, metals, & bonds are getting whipsawed by tariffs and Middle East headlines, corn just quietly rallied 59¢ off the low $4.30s. July '26 futures are now near $4.87. Not a blow-off top, but the setup is turning constructive. Geopolitics might be handing producers a better pricing

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Rich Asplund on 03/27/2026

Crude Oil Surges on Fears of Iran War Escalation

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Friday closed up +5.16 (+5.46%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed up +0.1070 (+3.47%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Friday on concerns about a protracted war with Iran. Crude prices also rose amid concerns that reduced Russian crude exports..

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Rich Asplund on 03/27/2026

Cooler US Weather Forecasts Lift Nat-Gas Prices

April Nymex natural gas (NGJ26 ) on Friday closed up +0.095 (+3.20%). Nat-gas prices settled sharply higher on Friday after US weather forecasts cooled, potentially boosting nat-gas heating demand. On Friday, the Commodity Weather Group said forecasts shifted colder, though above-average temperatur

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Rich Asplund on 03/27/2026

Crude Oil Continues Higher as Wars Disrupt Global Oil Supplies

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +2.96 (+3.13%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.0370 (+1.20%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today on concerns about a protracted war with Iran. Crude prices also rose amid concerns that reduced Russian crude exports will...Two oil

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Darin Newsom on 03/27/2026

Why Did Gold Melt Down?

The April gold futures contract has lost as much as $1,528.80 since late January, all while the world seems to be falling apart at the seems. The question is why?Shinny gold bullion by Million Photos via Shutterstock

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MoneyShow on 03/27/2026

Chart of the Day: What Will Oil Stocks Do if Oil Goes Vertical?

What will oil stocks do if crude oil REALLY goes vertical? Surprisingly, one example from the not-too-distant past suggests energy stock investors might be a little disappointed.Oil production with Iran flag by EVER STOCK via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 03/26/2026

Crude Oil Rallies as Iran Peace Talks in Doubt

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Thursday closed up +4.16 (+4.61%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed up +0.1238 (+4.18%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Thursday amid skepticism about a ceasefire in Iran. Crude prices also rose on a report from Axios on Thursday that...Oil tank

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Rich Asplund on 03/26/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Climb as Weekly EIA Inventories Fall More Than Expected

April Nymex natural gas (NGJ26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.047 (+1.59%). Nat-gas prices settled higher on Thursday after weekly US gas storage levels fell more than expected. The EIA reported on Thursday that nat-gas inventories fell -54 bcf in the week ended March 20, a steeper decline than expecta

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MoneyShow on 03/26/2026

MoneyMasters Podcast: Yardeni on Navigating the "Fog of War"

This week Dr. Ed Yardeni joins the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast to analyze how the Middle East conflict and “the fog of war” are reshaping the global economic outlook.Aerial view of US Pentagon building in Washington, DC_ Image by Ivan Cholakov via Shutterstock_

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Rich Asplund on 03/26/2026

Crude Oil Sharply Higher on Concerns About Escalation of the Iran War

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +3.90 (+4.32%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.1080 (+3.65%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today on skepticism about a ceasefire in Iran. Also, a report today from Axios that said the US is close to...Oil production with Iran flag

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Blue Line Futures on 03/26/2026

Crude Reverses Higher as Peace Hopes Fade and Deadline Looms

Previous Session & Summary: Yesterday, Crude fell on prior Tuesday headlines that a ceasefire and 15 point peace plan had been sent to Iran. Yesterday, despite Iran publicly stating throughout the day that a peace plan was not viable, futures were weighed by the idea of peace. Overnight Summary &...

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Barchart Insights on 03/26/2026

3 Top Strait of Hormuz Stocks, and How the FCC is Boosting SpaceX

Our senior market strategist unpacks the investing opportunities behind this week’s big headlines, including the SpaceX IPO and the Strait of Hormuz slowdown.Workplace with tablet pc showing latest news and a cup of coffee on a wooden work table by ra2 studio via Shutterstock

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