Rich Asplund on 11/04/2026

Crude Oil Prices Plummet in Hopes of a Quick End to Iran War

December WTI crude oil (CLZ26 ) closed down -7.97 (-8.29%) on Wednesday, and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ26 ) closed down -0.2069 (-7.05%). Crude oil and gasoline prices plummeted on Wednesday, with Dec WTI crude oil falling to a 4-week low and gasoline dropping to a 7.75-month low. Crude prices ope

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Rich Asplund on 11/04/2026

Cooler US Weather Forecasts Lift Nat-Gas Prices

December Nymex natural gas (NGZ26 ) closed up +0.064 (+2.21%) on Wednesday. Dec nat-gas prices settled higher on Wednesday as forecasts for cooler US autumn temperatures could potentially boost heating demand for nat-gas. The Commodity Weather Group said Wednesday that forecasts shifted cooler acro

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Jim Van Meerten on 11/04/2026

Don’t Get Caught in a Gas Bubble, But Cheniere Energy Stock Is Hot

Cheniere Energy (LNG) demonstrates strong price momentum, hitting an all-time high in October. Shares are up more than 40% over the past 52 weeks. LNG maintains a 100% technical “Buy” rating from Barchart. Wall Street sentiment is optimistic, with most analysts rating LNG a “Strong Buy.” Today’s Fe

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Rich Asplund on 11/04/2026

Crude Oil Prices Slump as President Trump Downplays Escalation of US-Iran War

December WTI crude oil (CLZ26 ) is down -3.99 (-4.15%) today, and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ26 ) is down -0.1023 (-3.48%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today, with Dec WTI crude oil falling to a 3-week low and gasoline dropping to a 3-month low. Comments today from...2 pumpjacks

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Phillip Streible on 11/04/2026

Crude Slips Back Below Its 20 Day as Nat Gas Sets a New Low and Bounces

Crude is sliding again, with December WTI back under its 20 day at $97.45 as physical supply loosens. December nat gas hit a new contract low at $2.84 before recovering to flat, with positioning still at a record short. Key levels and bias for both markets are inside.The index of oil up by Pashalgna

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Rich Asplund on 11/03/2026

US-Iran Diplomacy Hopes Weigh on Crude Oil Prices

December WTI crude oil (CLZ26 ) closed down -0.37 (-0.38%) on Tuesday, and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ26 ) closed up +0.0354 (+1.22%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Tuesday, with Dec WTI crude oil falling to a 2-week low. Crude prices gave up an overnight advance and turned...Satell

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Rich Asplund on 11/03/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Edge Higher as US Producers Reduce Output

December Nymex natural gas (NGZ26 ) closed up +0.039 (+1.37%) on Tuesday. Dec nat-gas prices edged higher on Tuesday as US producers reduced output in response to low prices, potentially limiting the buildup of storage ahead of the winter heating season, a sign of strong nat-gas demand. According t

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Jim Van Meerten on 11/03/2026

If You Ride the TotalEnergies Stock Merry-Go-Round, Make Sure You Have an Exit Plan

TotalEnergies (TTE) is a top global integrated oil and gas company with strong technical and fundamental momentum. Shares are trading at a new all-time high and maintain a 100% “Buy” technical opinion. TTE is up more than 50% over the past year. I recommend a disciplined stop-loss approach, as conti

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Eugene Graner on 11/03/2026

Interesting Observations

Even in the middle of market chaos, the charts may be telling a surprisingly simple story! Eugene demonstrates how connecting previous price lows can reveal technical patterns, showing how markets can remain within predictable boundaries despite sharp volatility and geopolitical uncertainty.2 pumpja

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Rich Asplund on 11/03/2026

Crude Oil Prices Pressured by Diplomacy Push to End US-Iran Conflict

December WTI crude oil (CLZ26 ) is down -0.71 (-0.74%) today, and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ26 ) is up +0.0355 (+1.22%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed today, with Dec WTI crude oil falling to a 2-week low. Crude prices gave up an overnight advance and turned lower today...Petroleum oil a

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Phillip Streible on 11/03/2026

Crude Holds Its 20 Day Into Election Results as Nat Gas Retests Its Contract Low

Crude is steadying near its 20 day at $97.11 after Monday’s 7.4% drop, with election results due after the close. December nat gas retested its $2.85 contract low and held while positioning stays at a record short. Key levels and bias for both markets are inside.2 pumpjacks at sunset by vadimrysev v

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Neha Panjwani on 11/03/2026

Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting APA Corporation Stock Will Climb or Sink?

APA Corporation has significantly outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.Smartphone with logo of American petroleum company APA Corporation on screen in front of business website by Timon

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Rich Asplund on 11/02/2026

Crude Oil Prices Plummet on Middle East Peace Hopes

December WTI crude oil (CLZ26 ) closed down -7.66 (-7.36%) on Monday, and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ26 ) closed down -0.2564 (-8.12%). Energy prices plunged on Monday, with Dec WTI crude oil falling to a 2-week low and Dec gasoline dropping to a 3-month nearest-futures low. Crude prices slumped Mo

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Rich Asplund on 11/02/2026

Warm US Temps Undercut Nat-Gas Prices

December Nymex natural gas (NGZ26 ) closed down -0.042 (-1.45%) on Monday. Dec nat-gas prices settled lower on Monday, pressured by continued warm weather that is curbing heating demand for nat-gas. The Commodity Weather Group said Monday that forecasts are showing persistently above-normal tempera

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