Rich Asplund on 01/08/2026

Crude Sharply Higher on Energy Demand Strength and Index Buying of Oil Futures

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Thursday closed up +1.77 (+3.16%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed up +0.0658 (+3.88%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Thursday, with gasoline posting a 1.5-week high. Crude prices rose as Thursday's better-than-expected US economic n

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Rich Asplund on 01/08/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Fall on the Outlook for Above-Average US Temps

February Nymex natural gas (NGG26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.118 (-3.35%), Feb nat-gas prices tumbled on Thursday amid the outlook for far warmer-than-normal US temperatures, which is expected to curb heating demand for nat-gas. Forecaster WSI said Thursday that near-term forecasts show broad swa

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Rich Asplund on 01/08/2026

Crude Rallies on Stronger Energy Demand and Index Buying of Crude Futures

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is up +0.99 (+1.77%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is up +0.0435 (+2.57%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher after today's better-than-expected US economic news shows strength in energy demand. Also, the upcoming annual rebalancing of comm

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Aditya Raghunath on 01/08/2026

The 3 Best Nuclear Energy Stocks to Buy for 2026

Vistra and two other nuclear energy stocks remain top investments in 2026 as the world shifts towards clean energy sources.Cooling Towers at Night by Urciser via Shuttershock

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Wajeeh Khan on 01/08/2026

Should You Buy the Dip in First Solar Stock?

First Solar stock sinks as Jefferies downgrade it to “hold”. Here’s why the investment firm cautions against owning FSLR shares at current levels.Solar panels in nature sunny by Mrganso via Pixabay

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Rich Asplund on 01/07/2026

Crude Prices Tumble on Signs of Robust Global Oil Supplies

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Wednesday closed down -1.14 (-2.00%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed down -0.061 (-0.36%). Crude oil and gasoline prices sold off on Wednesday, with crude falling to a 2-week low. Crude prices tumbled on Wednesday after the US lifted some sanctions on.

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Rich Asplund on 01/07/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Surge as US Weather Forecasts Turn Colder

February Nymex natural gas (NGG26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.175 (+5.22%), Feb nat-gas prices surged on Wednesday and settled sharply higher as longer-term US weather forecasts turned colder, potentially boosting heating demand and sparking short covering in nat-gas futures. The Commodity Weather

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Sristi Suman Jayaswal on 01/07/2026

The 3 Best Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy for 2026

Amid shifting geopolitics and a choppy oil market, these three dividend-paying oil and gas stocks could be compelling long-term buys in 2026.Oil jackpump at sunset 2 by Evgenii Mitroshin via iStock

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Rich Asplund on 01/07/2026

Crude Prices Tumble on Prospects that Venezuelan Crude Will Continue to Flow

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is closed down -0.81 (-1.42%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is down -0.007 (-0.04%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are under pressure today, with crude falling to a 2-week low. Crude prices tumbled today after the US lifted sanctions on Venezuelan crude.

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Wajeeh Khan on 01/07/2026

Dear Oklo Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for January 7

Oklo shares push higher in anticipation of a key congressional hearing on nuclear energy on Jan. 7. But does that warrant buying OKLO stock at current levels?A concept image showing a particle explosion_ Image by Panos Karas via Shutterstock_

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Yiannis Zourmpanos on 01/07/2026

This Is the Top-Rated Oil Stock to Buy Amid Venezuela Tumult

As geopolitical uncertainty clouds global oil supply, Cenovus Energy is standing out for its operational consistency, shareholder returns, and attractive valuation.2 pumpjacks at sunset by vadimrysev via iStock

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Bill Baruch on 01/07/2026

Crude Whipsaws on Venezuela Headlines as Volatility Surges

Crude Oil finished lower yesterday after reaching the 50-Day moving average, prompting some profit-taking. Later in the day, President Trump tweeted regarding “Venezuela turning over 30-50 million barrels of high-quality oil,” triggering a wave of fear selling. Headline-driven moves can be useful in

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Darin Newsom on 01/07/2026

Could Venezuelan Oil Buy Greenland?

In some corner of the US Oval Office, it seems the logical conclusion was to create a "deal" where money from Venezuelan oil is used to buy Greenland.Flag of USA and Venezuela painted on a concrete wall with soldier's shadow_ Image by Tomas Ragina via Shutterstock_

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Rich Asplund on 01/06/2026

Crude Prices Retreat on Dollar Strength and Energy Demand Concerns

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Tuesday closed down -1.19 (-2.04%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed down -0.0194 (-1.13%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an early advance on Tuesday and sold off sharply as the dollar strengthened. Crude prices also retreated amid concerns about

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Rich Asplund on 01/06/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Sink on Forecasts for Above-Normal US Temps

February Nymex natural gas (NGG26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.173 (-4.91%), Feb nat-gas prices extended their week-long plunge on Tuesday to a new 2.25-month nearest-futures low. Forecasts for above-normal US temperatures that will curb heating demand and allow for nat-gas inventories to rebuild a

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Rich Asplund on 01/06/2026

Crude Prices Slip on Dollar Strength and Energy Demand Concerns

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is down -0.24 (-0.41%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is up +0.0005 (+0.03%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed today. Crude gave up an early advance and turned lower today as the dollar strengthened. Crude prices are also under pressure amid...A c

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