Rich Asplund on 06/15/2026

Crude Oil Prices Sink on Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) on Monday closed down -4.13 (-4.87%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) closed down -0.1026 (-3.36%). Crude oil and gasoline prices sold off sharply on Monday, with crude falling to a 2-month low and gasoline dropping to a 2-month low. Crude oil plunged on...Strait of Horm

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Rich Asplund on 06/15/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Rebound as LNG Exports Expand

July Nymex natural gas (NGN26 ) on Monday closed +0.027 (+0.87%). Nat-gas prices on Monday recovered from a 2.5-week low and settled higher. Short covering emerged on Monday amid signs of a rebound in US nat-gas exports, signaling strong foreign demand that could shrink domestic supplies. Nat gas f

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Rich Asplund on 06/15/2026

Crude Oil Prices Plummet on US-Iran Peace Deal

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) today is down -4.35 (-5.12%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) is down -0.0808 (-2.65%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sinking today, with crude falling to a 2-month low and gasoline dropping to a 2-month low. Crude is plunging today after the US...Oil tanker in open

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Neha Panjwani on 06/15/2026

Is FirstEnergy Stock Underperforming the Dow?

FirstEnergy has underperformed the Dow over the past year, but analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.Bull and bear balanced on pencil_Image by Jack_the_sparow via Shutterstock

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Darren Carlat on 06/13/2026

Why Carry Matters More Than Direction for Spread Traders

Seasonality and direction often receive the most attention, but carry may be the most important factor influencing spread behavior. Learn how the forward curve creates natural tailwinds and headwinds that can dramatically impact trade outcomes.Crude Oil pumpjack at sunset by Zbynek Burival via Unspl

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Rich Asplund on 06/12/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Recover on Strong LNG Shipments

July Nymex natural gas (NGN26 ) on Friday rose +0.033 (+1.07%). Nat-gas prices on Friday rallied +1.07%, overcoming part of Thursday’s sharp sell-off of -3.08% that was sparked by news that EIA nat-gas inventories rose by +108 bcf the week ended June 5, above expectations of +100 bcf. Nat-gas price

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Rich Asplund on 06/12/2026

Crude Oil Prices Continue Sharply Lower on Iran Peace Hopes

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) on Friday closed down -2.82 (-3.23%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) closed down -0.0516 (-1.66%). July WTI crude oil prices on Friday fell by -3.23%, adding to Thursday’s decline of -2.58%. Crude oil prices fell as reports circulated that an interim US-Iran peace...Oil

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Andrew Hecht on 06/12/2026

Why Have Heating Oil and Distillate Prices Been Volatile?

NYMEX heating oil futures are a proxy for jet and diesel fuels, which are middle distillate products. Since Brent crude oil has a slightly higher sulfur content than West Texas Intermediate crude oil, Brent is more appropriate for refining into middle distillate products.Stacked oil barrels by JONGH

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Rich Asplund on 06/11/2026

Crude Oil Prices Whipsaw Sharply Lower on Iran Peace Hopes

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) on Thursday closed down -2.32 (-2.58%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) closed down -0.0085 (-0.27%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an early advance and settled sharply lower on Thursday after President Trump said he canceled planned military strikes on Iran, sign

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Rich Asplund on 06/11/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Tumble as Weekly Inventories Surge

July Nymex natural gas (NGN26 ) on Thursday fell -0.098 (-3.08%). Nat-gas prices tumbled to a 2-week low on Thursday and settled sharply lower after weekly US nat-gas supplies rose more than expected. EIA nat-gas inventories rose by +108 bcf the week ended June 5, above expectations of +100 bcf...J

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Rich Asplund on 06/11/2026

Crude Oil Prices Climb as US-Iran Tensions Escalate

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) today is up +0.48 (+0.53%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) is up +0.0431 (+1.39%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today, with gasoline posting a 1-week high. Concerns over the escalation of the US-Iran war are underpinning crude prices after President..

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Neha Panjwani on 06/11/2026

Is Xcel Energy Stock Underperforming the Dow?

Xcel Energy has underperformed the Dow over the past year, but analysts are highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.Buy Sell cards by Kelly Sikkema via Unsplash

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Rich Asplund on 06/10/2026

Crude Oil Prices Soar as President Trump Pledges Immediate Attacks on Iran

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) on Wednesday closed up +1.83 (+2.07%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) closed up +0.0888 (+2.94%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Wednesday after the US and Iran exchanged strikes overnight, which could derail the peace process and keep the Strait

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