Rich Asplund on 06/22/2026

Crude Oil Prices Retreat as Global Supply Fears Recede

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) on Monday closed down -1.78 (-2.32%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) closed down -0.0079 (-0.26%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up overnight gains on Monday and settled lower. Crude prices retreated on Monday amid signs of progress in US-Iran peace talks, includin

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Rich Asplund on 06/22/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Climb as US Weather Forecasts Turn Hotter

July Nymex natural gas (NGN26 ) on Monday closed up +0.020 (+0.62%). Nat-gas prices rallied to a 3-week nearest-futures high on Monday and settled higher as forecasts for hotter US weather indicate higher nat-gas demand for gas-fired electricity. Forecasts of warmer-than-normal US weather are suppo

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Rich Asplund on 06/22/2026

Crude Oil Prices Tumble on US-Iran Peace Progress

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) today is down -1.92 (-2.51%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) is down -0.0276 (-0.92%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up overnight gains and are sharply lower. Crude prices retreated today on signs of progress in US-Iran peace talks, including a waiver on...Oil tank

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Eugene Graner on 06/22/2026

Why Soybean Oil Is Holding Strong While Crude Oil Slides

EPA data showing renewable fuel production is running below mandated levels is helping support soybean oil prices, keeping the market firm despite weakness in crude oil.Rows of soybeans in a field by Jana Milin via iStock

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Neha Panjwani on 06/22/2026

Is APA Corporation Stock Outperforming the Nasdaq?

APA Corporation has outperformed the Nasdaq over the past year, but analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.The index of oil up by Pashalgnatov via istock

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Darren Carlat on 06/20/2026

Beyond Carry: Using Forward Curves to Improve Market Selection

Forward curves do more than describe individual spreads—they provide insight into the environment in which an entire market is operating. By identifying markets with historically favorable forward curve conditions and then applying performance filters, traders can focus on opportunities where both m

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Yiannis Zourmpanos on 06/19/2026

Plug Power Stock’s Turnaround Is Starting to Look Real

Plug Power is showing tangible signs of improvement as margins recover, losses narrow, and management targets profitability by the end of 2026.A concept image of space_ Image by Canities via Shutterstock_

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Neha Panjwani on 06/19/2026

Is EQT Corporation Stock Underperforming the Dow?

EQT Corporation has underperformed the Dow 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 06/18/2026

Crude Oil Prices Fall on US-Iran Peace Deal

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.19 (-0.25%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) closed up +0.0853 (+2.93%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Thursday, with crude falling to a 3.5-month low. Thursday's rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 13-month high...Aerial vi

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Rich Asplund on 06/18/2026

Smaller-Than-Expected Weekly Storage Increase Lifts Nat-Gas Prices

July Nymex natural gas (NGN26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.088 (+2.80%). Nat-gas prices settled sharply higher on Thursday on a smaller-than-expected increase in weekly storage levels. The EIA reported on Thursday that nat-gas inventories rose +73 bcf in the week ended June 12, below expectations of

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Rich Asplund on 06/18/2026

Crude Oil Prices Tumble as Strait of Hormuz Reopens

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) today is down -2.90 (-3.78%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) is down -0.0349 (-1.20%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are retreating today, with crude falling to a 3.5-month low. Today's rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 13-month high is bearish...An oil tanker out

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Darin Newsom on 06/18/2026

Why is Thursday Friday, Technically?

With another US holiday on the calendar for Friday, Thursday is the last trading day of the week, and it promises to be a doozy.Businessman lost in a field by Ana de Sousa via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 06/17/2026

Tightness in US Crude Supplies Supports Crude Oil Prices

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.74 (+0.97%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) closed up +0.0291 (+1.01%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Wednesday, with crude recovering from a 3.5-month low. Crude oil prices rose on Wednesday on some technical buying after shar

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Rich Asplund on 06/17/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Fall on Storm Threat to US LNG Exports

July Nymex natural gas (NGN26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.094 (-2.90%). Nat-gas prices fell from a 1.5-week high on Wednesday and settled lower on concerns that a tropical cyclone along the US Gulf coast could disrupt LNG export shipments and boost domestic nat-gas supplies. Tropical storm Arthur

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Rich Asplund on 06/17/2026

Crude Oil Prices Jump as US Domestic Supplies Tumble

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) today is up +0.90 (+1.18%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) is up +0.0098 (+0.34%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today, with crude recovering from a 3.5-month low. Crude oil prices are climbing today on some technical buying after sharp losses...Oil pip

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Daniel White on 06/17/2026

Energy Update - Morning Express - Blue Line Futures

Despite last weeks escalation, the US and Iran reportedly signed a "Memorandum of Understanding" to reopen the Strait yesterday. The memorandum, extends the current ceasefire for 60 days and does not formalize any agreements on Iran's nuclear program, economic sanctions, or payments from the US. Des

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