Rich Asplund on 02/23/2026

Crude Oil Prices Supported by Geopolitical Risks

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) today is up +0.54 (+0.81%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) is up +0.0161 (+0.72%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today, with crude climbing to a 6.5-month high. Dollar weakness today is supportive for energy prices. Also, ongoing geopolitical risks

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Darin Newsom on 02/23/2026

How Did Markets Open the Week?

A lot happened that was expected to (US Supreme Court decision and reaction from the White House), and didn't happen that was expected to (military action) since last Friday's close.Rainforest of Amazon in South America from the space view by Crazy Owl Productions via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 02/20/2026

Energy Demand Concerns Weigh on Crude Oil Prices

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) on Friday closed down -0.04 (-0.06%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) closed down -0.0093 (-0.46%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled lower on Friday amid concerns about energy demand after the US Q4 GDP grew at a slower-than-expected pace. However, losses in crude

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Rich Asplund on 02/20/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Climb on Colder US Weather Forecasts

March Nymex natural gas (NGH26 ) on Friday closed up by +0.051 (+1.70%). March nat-gas prices on Friday settled higher on a shift in US weather forecasts to colder temperatures, potentially boosting heating demand for nat-gas. On Friday, the Commodity Weather Group said that forecasts shifted colde

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Rich Asplund on 02/20/2026

Crude Oil Prices Pull Back on Energy Demand Concerns

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is down -0.47 (-0.71%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is down -0.0070 (-0.35%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving lower today amid concerns about energy demand after US Q4 GDP grew at a slower-than-expected pace. However, losses in crude are limited...An

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Rich Asplund on 02/19/2026

Crude Oil Prices Supported by Heightened Geopolitical Risks and Falling US Supplies

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) on Thursday closed up +1.24 (+1.90%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) closed up +0.0386 (+1.96%). Crude oil and gasoline prices added to Wednesday’s sharp rally on Thursday, with crude climbing to a 6.5-month high and gasoline posting a 1-week high. Mounting geopolitica

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Rich Asplund on 02/19/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Drop as Inventories Fall Less Than Expected

March Nymex natural gas (NGH26 ) on Thursday closed down by -0.015 (-0.50%). March nat-gas prices on Thursday gave up an early advance and posted modest losses after weekly nat-gas storage levels fell less than expected. The EIA reported that nat-gas inventories fell -144 bcf in the week ended Febr

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Andrew Hecht on 02/19/2026

What are the Prospects for Gasoline Prices Going into the 2026 Driving Season?

As the 2026 winter approaches its end over the coming weeks, weather conditions will improve, and drivers will begin putting more miles on their cars. Gasoline is a seasonal oil product that trades at higher prices during the annual driving season in spring and summer.A car being refueled at a gas s

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Larry Ramer on 02/19/2026

1 Nuclear Energy Stock That Billionaire Dan Loeb Loves Now

Constellation Energy is poised to benefit significantly from the proliferation of data centers and developments in Washington.Constellation Energy Corporation logo on phone and website-by T_Schneider via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 02/19/2026

Crude Oil Prices Jump on Heightened Geopolitical Risks and Falling US Supplies

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is up +1.58 (+2.42%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is up +0.0311 (+1.58%). Crude oil and gasoline prices added to Wednesday’s sharp rally today, with crude climbing to a 6.5-month high and gasoline posting a 1-week high. Mounting geopolitical risks in the...Cru

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Bill Baruch on 02/19/2026

Crude Oil Rallies Toward $66 as Iran Tensions Escalate

Prices are rallying back to local highs near 66.04*** as Iranian talks face roadblocks. Threatening remarks from Iran’s Supreme Leader are driving prices higher. While we still maintain a bullish tilt, this is not a bad place to take profits. We maintain the stance that Iran talks are unlikely to...

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Neha Panjwani on 02/19/2026

Are Wall Street Analysts Bullish on Atmos Energy Stock?

Atmos Energy has outperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.Atmos Energy Corp_ gas pipeline-by Brandy McKnight via Shutterstock

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Neha Panjwani on 02/19/2026

Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish on Expand Energy Stock?

Expand Energy has underperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.3d illustration inflation and deflation graph by Deepadesigns via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 02/18/2026

Crude Oil Prices Supported by Mounting Geopolitical Risks

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +2.86 (+4.59%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) closed up +0.0536 (+2.80%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Wednesday amid mounting geopolitical risks. The likelihood of the Russian-Ukrainian war continuing is bullish for oil pri

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Rich Asplund on 02/18/2026

Warmer US Weather Weighs on Nat-Gas Demand and Prices

March Nymex natural gas (NGH26 ) on Wednesday closed down by -0.020 (-0.66%). March nat-gas prices on Wednesday added to Tuesday's sharp losses and posted a 4-month nearest-futures low. Nat-gas prices are slumping as weather forecasts call for above-normal temperatures across the eastern half of t

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Rich Asplund on 02/18/2026

Geopolitical Risks and US Economic Strength Boost Crude Oil Prices

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is up +2.06 (+3.30%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is up +0.0438 (+2.29%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today on geopolitical risks. The likelihood of the Russian-Ukrainian war continuing will keep restrictions on Russian crude and limit gl

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Bill Baruch on 02/18/2026

Crude Swings as Iran Talks Ease, Then Revive Risk

Prices retreated yesterday after talks between Iran and the US reportedly went well. Prices fell as traders reassessed risks of a wider conflict and a closure to the Strait of Hormuz. Today, prices are higher as officials clarified that talks have been successful in “laying out the guiding principle

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