Rich Asplund on 08/21/2026

Crude Oil Prices Rise as Middle East Hostilities Persist

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) closed up +0.23 (+0.26%) on Friday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) closed up +0.0377 (+1.25%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Friday, with gasoline posting a 3.5-week high. Crude prices were supported on Friday by threats from President Trump to c

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Rich Asplund on 08/21/2026

Hot US Weather Forecasts Push Nat-Gas Prices Higher

September Nymex natural gas (NGU26 ) on Friday closed up +0.040 (+1.46%). Nat-gas prices settled higher on Friday as forecasts for hotter US weather could potentially boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air conditioning use. The Commodity Weather Group said on Friday

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Rich Asplund on 08/21/2026

Crude Oil Prices Consolidate Below Thursday’s 1-Month High

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) is down -0.14 (-0.16%) today, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) is up +0.0540 (+1.79%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed today, with gasoline climbing to a 3.5-week high. Crude prices are under mild pressure today as they consolidate below Thursday’s 1-month h

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Sristi Suman Jayaswal on 08/21/2026

A Major Short Squeeze Could Be Brewing in Oklo Stock

Bearish bets are piling up against OKLO stock. Yet if nuclear momentum returns, it could pressure short sellers and spark a powerful move higher.Nuclear Power Plant by Montypeter via Shuttershock

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Daniel White on 08/21/2026

Crude Targets 83.17 Breakout as Bullish Momentum Builds

Bulls remain in control this morning as geopolitical pressure combines with near-record refining margins and run rates to keep oil bid. Yesterday's high of 83.17 held overnight, and old resistance at 82.06 flipped into support, setting up futures to test a breakout above 83.17 into the US open. Dan'

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Neha Panjwani on 08/21/2026

Pinnacle West Capital Stock: Analyst Estimates & Ratings

Pinnacle West Capital has underperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.Pinnacle West Capital Logo on Phone Screen, Company Icon By Postmodern Studio

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Rich Asplund on 08/20/2026

Crude Oil Prices Rally as President Trump Escalates Pressure on Iran

September WTI crude oil (CLU26) closed up +2.00 (+2.33%) on Thursday, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26) closed up +0.0078 (+0.24%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Thursday, with crude oil climbing to a 1-month high. Crude prices rose after President Trump threatened to crush Iran’

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Rich Asplund on 08/20/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Drop on a Cooler US Weather Outlook

September Nymex natural gas (NGU26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.081 (-2.88%). Nat-gas prices fell sharply on Thursday amid forecasts for cooler US temperatures, potentially reducing nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air conditioning. The Commodity Weather Group said on Thursday tha

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MoneyShow on 08/20/2026

MoneyMasters Podcast: Canadian Commodity Plays or American AI Stocks?

Canadian stocks are outperforming US equities — but can that momentum continue? Ryan Irvine of Keystone Financial and Philip MacKellar of Contra the Heard break down where they’re finding value.Oil pipeline in winter by Robson Machado via Pixabay

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Rich Asplund on 08/20/2026

Crude Oil Prices Jump as Hopes Dim of Reopening the Strait of Hormuz

September WTI crude oil (CLU26) is up +2.03 (+2.37%) today, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26) is up +0.0008 (+0.02%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today, with crude oil climbing to a 1-month high. Crude prices are rising after President Trump threatened to crush Iran’s economy,

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Daniel White on 08/20/2026

Oil Extends Gains as China Tankers Reverse Course in Hormuz

December crude posted a bearish outside day yesterday after the Treasury surprised markets with an accelerated debt buyback plan, shifting borrowing toward the short end of the curve and sparking a sharp reversal in long-term rates. But geopolitics are back in front this morning. The UAE has cut off

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Rich Asplund on 08/19/2026

Heightened Middle East Tensions Boost Crude Oil Prices

September WTI crude oil (CLU26) closed up +0.89 (+1.05%) on Wednesday, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26) closed down -0.0466 (-1.41%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Wednesday, with crude oil posting a 4-week high. Wednesday’s sharp decline in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 2.5-mon

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Rich Asplund on 08/19/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Rally on Hot US Weather Forecasts

September Nymex natural gas (NGU26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.038 (+1.37%). Nat-gas prices rallied to a 4-week high on Wednesday and settled higher. The shift in US weather forecasts to show intensely hot temperatures covering the US South and West through the end of this month propelled nat-gas p

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Rich Asplund on 08/19/2026

Crude Prices Supported by Dollar Weakness and Middle East Tensions

September WTI crude oil (CLU26) is up +1.42 (+1.67%) on Tuesday, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26) is down -0.0122 (-0.37%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed today, with crude oil posting a 3-week high. Today’s sharp decline in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 2.5-month low is bullish...Satel

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Daniel White on 08/19/2026

Crude Watches 81.00 Support as Canada Trade Deadline Looms

Crude closed nearly flat yesterday after giving back most of an early rally that had pushed futures up over a dollar from Monday's settlement. Buying pressure faded after the first hour of the US session, and sellers pushed price back down to the key 81.00 level, which held firm. Macro flows are run

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Darin Newsom on 08/19/2026

What Will Watson Do Wednesday?

Another Watson Wednesday for the Commodity Complex with world War drums growing louder in the distance.Commodities on laptop keyboard by Maxx-Studio via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 08/18/2026

Crude Prices Gain on Reduced Middle Eastern Oil Supplies

September WTI crude oil (CLU26) closed up +0.44 (+0.52%) on Tuesday, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26) closed up +0.0316 (+0.97%). Crude oil and gasoline prices extended Monday’s sharp rally on Tuesday and posted 3-week highs as the US and Iran remain deadlocked over control of the Strait of Hormu

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Rich Asplund on 08/18/2026

Forecasts for Hot US Temperatures Lift Nat-Gas Prices

September Nymex natural gas (NGU26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.086 (+3.20%). Nat-gas prices settled sharply higher on Tuesday amid forecasts of above-average temperatures in the US South, boosting nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air conditioning use. The Commodity Weather

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