Neha Panjwani on 02/16/2026

Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish on Diamondback Energy Stock?

Diamondback Energy has underperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.Diamondback Energy Inc logo and chart- by Piotr Swat via Shutterstock

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Gregor Horvat on 02/16/2026

Crude Oil Intraday Analysis: Correction Underway Toward $60 Support

Crude oil remains in a short-term corrective pullback within a broader bearish wave structure. Price action suggests one more decline toward the $60 support zone before a potential larger recovery phase begins.2 pumpjacks at sunset by vadimrysev via iStock

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Rich Asplund on 02/13/2026

Crude Prices Recover on Dollar Weakness

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) on Friday closed up +0.05 (+0.08%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) closed down -0.0049 (-0.26%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Friday, with crude rebounding from a 1.5-week low. Crude prices recovered from early losses on Friday and posted modest gain

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Rich Asplund on 02/13/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Recover as Cold US Weather Forecast to Return

March Nymex natural gas (NGH26 ) on Friday closed up by +0.026 (+0.81%). March nat-gas prices recovered from early losses on Friday and settled higher as short covering emerged when updated weather forecasts called for colder US weather to return at the end of this month, potentially boosting heatin

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Rich Asplund on 02/13/2026

Crude Prices Slip as Geopolitical Risks Ease

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is down -0.18 (-0.29%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is down -0.0125 (-0.64%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are under pressure today, falling to 1.5-week lows. The easing of US-Iran tensions has lowered geopolitical risks and is weighing on crude prices. Als

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Bill Baruch on 02/13/2026

Macro Bloodbath Meets Crude Inflection

***ROLL TO MAY FUTURES – FINAL DAY OF MARCH ANALYSIS It was a macro bloodbath yesterday as tech and credit markets continue to unwind massive bets. The credit and software sectors are imploding; throwing a wrench in the macro backdrop. in the macro space, we also have: an expanding yield...Stock cra

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EdgeClear on 02/13/2026

Crude Oil at a Pivotal Range as Macro Winds Shift

Crude oil has transitioned from a largely rotational 2025 into a more constructive 2026, with price holding above the 2026 yearly VWAP after spending much of last year chopping around prior value. The fourth quarter of 2025 was pressured by softer demand data and resilient supply, keeping the market

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Rich Asplund on 02/12/2026

Risk-Off Sentiment in Asset Markets Weighs on Crude Oil Prices

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) on Thursday closed down -1.79 (-2.77%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) closed down -0.0630 (-3.18%). Crude oil and gasoline prices sold off sharply on Thursday, with gasoline falling to a 1-week low. The slight easing of US-Iran tensions sparked long liquidation in en

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Rich Asplund on 02/12/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Climb on Tighter US Inventories

March Nymex natural gas (NGH26 ) on Thursday closed up by +0.044 (+1.41%). March nat-gas prices settled higher on Thursday due to an above-average decline in weekly nat-gas storage. The EIA reported Thursday that nat-gas inventories fell -249 bcf in the week ended February 6, a smaller decline than

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Andrew Hecht on 02/12/2026

Why Is Crude Oil Trending Higher?

NYMEX crude oil futures have moved steadily higher since the lows in mid-December, gaining more than $10 per barrel at their most recent high. Geopolitical risks in the Middle East have pushed the energy commodity higher, and higher highs could be on the horizon for seasonal reasons over the coming

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Rich Asplund on 02/12/2026

Crude Oil Prices Slip as US-Iran Tensions Ease

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is down -1.19 (-1.83%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is down -0.0533 (-2.69%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today as the chances of a US attack on Iran eased. Also, mounting crude supplies in floating storage are undercutting oil...An oil ta

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Bill Baruch on 02/12/2026

Risk Assets Reverse After NFP as Crude Holds Its Bid

Yesterday’s NFP payrolls figure sparked a sharp reversal in risk-assets by mid-morning. Equities had shown outsized strength into, and through the release but ended the day lower. Treasuries posted similar price action, with longer term bonds posting a pump-fake break out before setting lower. Rate

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Rich Asplund on 02/11/2026

Geopolitical Risks Support Crude Oil Prices

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.67 (+1.05%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) closed up +0.0197 (+1.01%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Wednesday, with crude posting a 1.5-week high and gasoline posting a 2.75-month high. Escalating US-Iran tensions are unde

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Rich Asplund on 02/11/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Rebound in Anticipation of a Large Inventory Withdrawal

March Nymex natural gas (NGH26 ) on Wednesday closed up by +0.044 (+1.41%). March nat-gas prices recovered from a 4-week nearest-futures low on Wednesday and moved higher as short-covering emerged in anticipation of a greater-than-normal withdrawal of US nat-gas storage levels. The consensus is tha

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Rich Asplund on 02/11/2026

Crude Prices Climb on Iran Tensions

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is up +1.28 (+2.00%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is up +0.0331 (+1.691%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today, with crude posting a 1.5-week high and gasoline posting a 2.75-month high. Escalating US-Iran tensions are underpinning crude pri

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Neha Panjwani on 02/11/2026

Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish on Phillips 66 Stock?

Phillips 66 has outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.Phillips 66 vintage sign- by BD Images via iStock

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