Rich Asplund on 01/30/2026

Crude Prices Falter as President Trump Dials Down Rhetoric on Iran

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) on Friday closed down -0.21 (-0.32%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) closed up +0.0069 (+0.36%). Crude oil prices gave up an early advance and turned lower after President Trump ratcheted down the war rhetoric over Iran and said he had overnight discussions with...Petr

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Rich Asplund on 01/30/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Surge Due to Persistent US Cold Weather

March Nymex natural gas (NGH26 ) on Friday closed up by +0.436 (+11.13%). March nat-gas prices rallied sharply on Friday, but remained below Wednesday's 3-year nearest-futures (G26) high. Nat-gas prices have carryover support from Thursday's weekly EIA inventory report that showed a larger-than-ex

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Rich Asplund on 01/30/2026

Iran Tensions Underpin Crude Prices

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is up +0.45 (+0.69%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is up +0.0193 (+1.00%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today, but remain below Thursday's highs. Geopolitical risks in the Middle East are underpinning crude prices after President Trump warne

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Sristi Jayaswal on 01/30/2026

Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish on Occidental Petroleum Stock?

Occidental Petroleum has underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.Occidental Petroleum Corp_ logo and data- by Piotr Sway via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 01/29/2026

Crude Prices Surge as President Trump Ramps Up Pressure on Iran

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) on Thursday closed up +2.21 (+3.50%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) closed up +0.0312 (+1.64%). Crude oil and gasoline prices added to this week's sharp gains on Thursday, with crude oil climbing to a 4.25-month high and gasoline climbing to a 2-month high....Two oil

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Rich Asplund on 01/29/2026

Tighter Storage Levels and Below-Average US Temps Boost Nat-Gas Prices

March Nymex natural gas (NGH26 ) on Thursday closed up by +0.186 (+4.98%). March nat-gas prices on Thursday settled higher, but remained below Wednesday's 3-year high due to a larger-than-expected decline in weekly gas storage. The EIA reported on Thursday that nat-gas inventories for the week ende

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Rich Asplund on 01/29/2026

Escalation of Iran Tensions Boosts Crude Prices

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is up +2.05 (+3.26%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is up +0.0196 (+1.03%). Crude oil and gasoline prices added to this week's sharp gains today, with crude oil climbing to a 4.25-month high and gasoline climbing to a 2-month high. Geopolitical risks...The inde

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Rich Asplund on 01/28/2026

Crude Prices Supported by Iran Tensions

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.82 (+1.31%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) closed up +0.0215 (+1.14%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Wednesday, with crude oil climbing to a 4-month high and gasoline climbing to a 2-month high. Crude prices jumped.

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Rich Asplund on 01/28/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Settle Sharply Higher as Feb Nymex Contract Expires

February Nymex natural gas (NGG26 ) on Wednesday closed up by +0.506 (+7.28%). Feb nat-gas prices on Wednesday rallied sharply to a fresh 3.25-year high. Nat-gas prices recovered from early losses on Wednesday and moved sharply higher as weather forecasts shifted slightly colder for the eastern hal

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Rich Asplund on 01/28/2026

Crude Prices Rally on Iran Tensions

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is up +0.62 (+0.99%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is up +0.0068 (+0.36%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today, with crude oil climbing to a 4-month high and gasoline climbing to a 2-month high. Crude prices jumped today after...Oil tanker in

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Neha Panjwani on 01/28/2026

Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish on Kinder Morgan Stock?

Kinder Morgan has underperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.Kinder Morgan Inc hq photo- by JHVEPhto via iStock

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Neha Panjwani on 01/28/2026

Are Wall Street Analysts Bullish on NextEra Energy Stock?

NextEra Energy has outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.NextEra Energy Inc Houston, TX office-by JHVEPhoto via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 01/27/2026

Crude Prices Jump to a 3-Month High on Dollar Weakness and Iran Risks

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) on Tuesday closed up +1.76 (+2.90%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) closed up +0.0444 (+2.42%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rose sharply on Tuesday, with crude oil posting a 3-month high and gasoline climbing to an 8-week high. Tuesday's slump in the dollar...Offsho

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Rich Asplund on 01/27/2026

Arctic Blast Curbs US Nat-Gas Production and Boosts Prices

February Nymex natural gas (NGG26 ) on Tuesday closed up by +0.154 (+2.26%). Feb nat-gas prices on Tuesday closed higher, but remained below Monday's 3.25-year high. Long liquidation pressures took nat-gas prices off their best levels on Tuesday as weather forecasts shifted slightly warmer, accordi

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Rich Asplund on 01/27/2026

Dollar Weakness and Iranian Risks Boost Crude Oil Prices

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is up +1.11 (+1.83%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is up +0.0142 (+0.77%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are climbing today, with crude oil posting a 1.5-week high. Today's slump in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 4.25-month low is bullish...Offshore oil platfo

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