Rich Asplund on 02/11/2026

Geopolitical Risks Support Crude Oil Prices

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.67 (+1.05%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) closed up +0.0197 (+1.01%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Wednesday, with crude posting a 1.5-week high and gasoline posting a 2.75-month high. Escalating US-Iran tensions are unde

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Rich Asplund on 02/11/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Rebound in Anticipation of a Large Inventory Withdrawal

March Nymex natural gas (NGH26 ) on Wednesday closed up by +0.044 (+1.41%). March nat-gas prices recovered from a 4-week nearest-futures low on Wednesday and moved higher as short-covering emerged in anticipation of a greater-than-normal withdrawal of US nat-gas storage levels. The consensus is tha

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Rich Asplund on 02/11/2026

Crude Prices Climb on Iran Tensions

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is up +1.28 (+2.00%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is up +0.0331 (+1.691%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today, with crude posting a 1.5-week high and gasoline posting a 2.75-month high. Escalating US-Iran tensions are underpinning crude pri

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Neha Panjwani on 02/11/2026

Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish on Phillips 66 Stock?

Phillips 66 has outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.Phillips 66 vintage sign- by BD Images via iStock

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Rich Asplund on 02/10/2026

Crude Prices Edge Lower on Energy Demand Concerns

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.40 (-0.62%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) closed down -0.0263 (-1.32%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled lower on Tuesday after US retail sales in December unexpectedly stagnated, a sign of weakness in consumer spending that is bearish

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Rich Asplund on 02/10/2026

Above-Normal US Temps Undercut Nat-Gas Prices

March Nymex natural gas (NGH26 ) on Tuesday closed down by -0.023 (-0.73%). March nat-gas prices moved lower for a third session on Tuesday and posted a 4-week nearest-futures low. Forecasts of above-average US temperatures, which will reduce nat-gas heating demand, are weighing on prices. The Com

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Andrew Hecht on 02/10/2026

Is Natural Gas Heading Lower as the Shoulder Season Approaches?

After trading above $7.80 per MMBtu in late January, natural gas prices have fallen to less than half that level in February. Seasonality over the coming months favors the downside for the volatile energy commodity.Natural gas close up burner by Freer Law via iStock

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Rich Asplund on 02/10/2026

Energy Demand Concerns Weigh on Crude Prices

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is down -0.33 (-0.51%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is down -0.0195 (-0.98%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are under pressure today on energy demand concerns after US retail sales in December unexpectedly stagnated, a sign of weakness in consumer spending tha

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Bill Baruch on 02/10/2026

Crude Eyes Upside as Hormuz Risk Builds

Crude prices rallied yesterday after the US advised ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz. Geopolitical risk continues to be the main driver of markets. Gasoline and diesel cracks have reached two month highs, and we saw record call option volume in Brent Crude yesterday. Significant Dollar weakness c

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Neha Panjwani on 02/10/2026

Do Wall Street Analysts Like Alliant Energy Stock?

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

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Neha Panjwani on 02/10/2026

FirstEnergy Stock: Analyst Estimates & Ratings

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

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Rich Asplund on 02/09/2026

Crude Oil Prices Jump as US Advises Ships to Avoid Iran

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) on Monday closed up +0.81 (+1.27%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) closed up +0.0323 (+1.65%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Monday, with gasoline posting a 2.5-month high. Monday's slump in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 1-month low...The ind

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Rich Asplund on 02/09/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Tumble as US Weather Forecasts Warm

March Nymex natural gas (NGH26 ) on Monday closed down by -0.284 (-8.30%). March nat-gas prices on Monday sold off to a 3-week low and settled sharply lower on the outlook for warmer temperatures across large parts of the US, which will likely reduce nat-gas heating demand. The Commodity Weather...

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Rich Asplund on 02/09/2026

Crude Prices Climb as US Tells Ships to Avoid Iranian Waters

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is up +0.79 (+1.24%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is up +0.0360 (+1.84%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are climbing today, with gasoline posting a 2.5-month high. Today's slump in the dollar index ($DXY )to a 1-month low is pushing energy prices...Oil tanker

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Darren Carlat on 02/07/2026

What Unmanaged Seasonal Data Reveals About Volatility in Futures Spreads

Using a large dataset of unmanaged seasonal futures spreads, this article explores how volatility structure influences trade behavior, drawdowns, and stress. The findings highlight why trade selection matters long before entry or management decisions are made.Dirt road through fields by Julian Ebert

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Rich Asplund on 02/06/2026

Crude Oil Prices Underpinned by Dollar Weakness and Geopolitical Risks

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) on Friday closed up +0.26 (+0.41%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) closed up +0.0266 (+1.38%). Crude oil and gasoline prices recovered from early losses on Friday and moved higher after the dollar (DXY00 ) weakened. Also, doubts that the US-Iranian talks in Oman...Th

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Rich Asplund on 02/06/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Fall on Warm Temps and Higher Production

March Nymex natural gas (NGH26 ) on Friday closed down by -0.087 (-2.48%). March nat-gas prices gave up an early advance on Friday and settled lower amid forecasts of warmer US temperatures, potentially reducing nat-gas heating demand. The Commodity Weather Group said Friday that above-normal temp

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Rich Asplund on 02/06/2026

Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness and Geopolitical Risks

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is up +0.79 (+1.25%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is up +0.0291 (+1.51%). Crude oil and gasoline prices recovered from early losses today and moved higher after the dollar weakened. Also, concerns that the US-Iranian talks in Oman will not lead to...Crude oi

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