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August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) on Friday closed down -0.67 (-0.93%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) closed down -0.0541 (-1.78%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an early advance on Friday and moved lower as prices whipsawed on various news headlines. Crude prices initially jumped on Friday
August Nymex natural gas (NGQ26 ) on Friday closed down -0.072 (-2.39%). Nat-gas prices added to Thursday’s losses on Friday and posted a 1.5-month low. Nat-gas prices are under pressure as US weather forecasts shifted to show cooler weather in the coming weeks, which could potentially curb demand
August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) today is down -0.88 (-1.22%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) is down -0.0891 (-2.93%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an early advance today and turned lower as prices whipsawed on various news headlines. Crude prices initially jumped after Iran vowed to...An
Now that we are in the heart of summer, the shoulder season in natural gas is over, as cooling demand increases natural gas requirements. While the energy commodity that generates electricity tends to peak during winter and the heating season, above-average temperatures during summer can push prices
While the ceasefire never really began, the restart of a hot conflict should drive risk-premia considerably higher than current levels. Also, with refining margins now at sky high levels, domestic demand and exports should run hot.Stacked oil barrels by JONGHO SHIN via iStock
Exelon will release its second-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts anticipate a double-digit bottom-line growth.Exelon Corporation on screen in front of business webpage By Timon
Ameren will release its second-quarter earnings soon, and analysts anticipate a single-digit bottom-line growth.Ameren Corporation website homepage_ Ameren Corporation logo visible on display by pvl
August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) on Thursday closed down -1.44 (-1.96%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) closed down -0.0647 (-2.00%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an early advance on Thursday and fell sharply on speculation the escalation of hostilities between the US and Iran will be...Sat
August Nymex natural gas (NGQ26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.200 (-6.23%). Nat-gas prices tumbled to a 1.5-month low on Thursday and settled sharply lower. Above-average weekly US nat-gas storage levels undercut prices. The EIA reported on Thursday that weekly EIA nat-gas inventories rose by +61 bc
August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) today is down -1.32 (-1.80%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) is down -0.0332 (-1.07%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an early advance today and turned lower on speculation the escalation of hostilities between the US and Iran will be limited. Crude...A sunse
Eversource Energy will release its second-quarter earnings soon, and analysts anticipate a single-digit profit dip.Electricity pole with dark sky transmission line to rural by Nuttapon via Adobe Stock
President Trump declared the ceasefire over yesterday morning after reports were confirmed that Iran had struck a tanker passing through the Hormuz Strait. The tanker was utilizing a sea route closer to Oman, and technically outside of Iranian sovereign territory - something Iran had deemed unaccept
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America's ceasefire with Iran looks all but over, and oil prices have started to rebound. These energy ETFs are among the top beneficiaries.Stacked oil barrels by JONGHO SHIN via iStock
Plug Power's major green hydrogen win in Australia gives investors a fresh reason to watch the stock.Green hydrogen by Scharfsinn via Shutterstock
Oil pricing is a balance of two curves. Bears look only at stagnating demand, ignoring depleting cheap reserves and soaring capex. Meanwhile, geopolitical risks are sparking a boom in strategic storage.Crude Oil pumpjack at sunset by Zbynek Burival via Unsplash
August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) on Wednesday closed up +3.08 (+4.37%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) closed up +0.1495 (+5.06%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Wednesday, with crude rising to a 2-week high and gasoline climbing to a 1-month high. Crude prices are soaring.
August Nymex natural gas (NGQ26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.053 (-1.62%). Nat-gas prices on Wednesday fell from a 1.5-week high and settled lower on the outlook for a larger-than-normal increase in weekly US domestic stockpiles, which are already above the five-year average. The consensus is that
President Trump declared the ceasefire over this morning after reports were confirmed yesterday morning that Iran had struck a tanker passing through the Hormuz Strait. The tanker was utilizing a sea route closer to Oman, and technically outside of Iranian sovereign territory - something Iran had de
