Rich Asplund on 05/15/2026

Crude Oil Prices Surge on Concern of a Prolonged Disruption to Global Supplies

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Friday closed up +4.25 (+4.20%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed up +0.0962 (+2.67%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Friday, with crude posting a 1.5-week high. Crude prices are surging as the lack of negotiations to end the US-Iran...A sunse

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Rich Asplund on 05/15/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Climb on Forecasts for Warm US Temps

June Nymex natural gas (NGM26 ) on Friday closed up +0.066 (+2.28%). Nat-gas prices rallied to a 6-week nearest-future high on Friday and settled sharply higher. Expectations of above-normal temperatures that could boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air-conditioning

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Rich Asplund on 05/15/2026

Crude Oil Prices Soar as Global Supplies Continue to Tighten

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is up +3.55 (+3.51%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is up +0.0801 (+2.22%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving sharply higher today as US-Iran war negotiations are at an impasse, keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed and tightening global oil supplies....Oil

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Darin Newsom on 05/15/2026

What Made Friday's Headlines Expected?

All it took was one look at Friday morning markets to confirm what the trip by the US contingent to China was all about - Selling ill-gotten oil.The index of oil up by Pashalgnatov via istock

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Rich Asplund on 05/14/2026

Crude Oil Prices Supported by Closure of Hormuz

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.15 (+0.15%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed down -0.0130 (-0.36%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Thursday. Crude prices pushed higher on Thursday as peace talks between the US and Iran remain in limbo, keeping global...S

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Rich Asplund on 05/14/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Rebound on Smaller-Than-Expected Inventory Increase

June Nymex natural gas (NGM26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.030 (+1.05%). Nat-gas prices recovered from early losses on Thursday and settled higher on a smaller-than-expected storage increase. The EIA on Thursday reported that nat-gas inventories rose +85 bcf in the week ended May 8, a smaller build t

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Rich Asplund on 05/14/2026

Crude Oil Prices Slip on Dollar Strength

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is down -0.19 (-0.19%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is down -0.0534 (-1.48%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are under pressure today from a rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 2-week high. Also, signs that OPEC+ may boost its...Crude oil unloading dock by S

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Neha Panjwani on 05/14/2026

FirstEnergy Stock: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?

FirstEnergy has underperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.Firstenergy Corp_ logo on phone and stock chart-by Piotr Swat via Shutterstock

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Neha Panjwani on 05/14/2026

Alliant Energy Stock: Analyst Estimates & Ratings

Alliant Energy has underperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.Alliant Energy Corp_ logo on phone-by IgorGolovniov via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 05/13/2026

Crude Oil Prices Erase Early Gains as the Dollar Strengthens

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) ton Wednesday closed down -1.16 (-1.14%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed down -0.0790 (-2.14%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled lower on Wednesday, with crude oil falling from a 1-week high. Wednesday's rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 1.5-week...Two

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Rich Asplund on 05/13/2026

Warmer US Temps Boost Air-Conditioning Usage and Nat-Gas Prices

June Nymex natural gas (NGM26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.021 (+0.74%). Nat-gas prices settled higher on Wednesday on forecasts of above-normal US weather, which could spark nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air-conditioning use. The Commodity Weather Group said Wednesday

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Rich Asplund on 05/13/2026

Crude Oil Prices Supported as Hormuz Closure Tightens Global Supplies

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is up +0.50 (+0.49%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is down -0.0340 (-0.92%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed today, with crude posting a 1-week high. The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is tightening global oil supplies and supporting...Offshore

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Barchart Insights on 05/13/2026

Forget SpaceX. This Might Be the Hottest IPO of the Year.

Our senior market strategist explains why Fervo is one of the few IPOs to catch his eye, and what investors need to know now.Wooden blocks with the word IPO and virtual stock graph_ Image by fadfebrian via Shutterstock_

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Darin Newsom on 05/12/2026

What Was Tuesday Wheat's Time to Shine?

Tuesday's session brought to mind an old saying, “Even the sun shines on a cockroach some days”.Field of wheat at golden hour by Bruno via Pixabay

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Rich Asplund on 05/12/2026

Crude Oil Prices Surge on Concern Over Prolonged Closure of Hormuz

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Tuesday closed up +4.11 (+4.19%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed up +0.0979 (+2.72%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher for a second day on Tuesday after President Trump cast doubt over the ceasefire with Iran, which could lead to...Satellit

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