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Natural Gas Mini Aug '26 (QGQ26)

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Natural Gas Mini Futures Market News and Commentary

Nat-Gas Erases Early Gains on the Outlook for Larger US Inventories

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 Thursday’s weekly EIA nat-gas inventories will increase by +61 bcf for the week ended July 3, above the five-year average for the week at +51 bcf. 

Nat-gas prices on Wednesday initially moved higher amid carryover support from a rally in European nat-gas prices to a 3.5-week high after President Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is over, raising the prospect of renewed hostilities in the region that could disrupt energy supplies.  If European countries are unable to secure LNG supplies due to attacks on shipping in the Persian Gulf, they may seek additional US supplies, lowering US storage levels.  Europe’s restocking season is underway, but its storage facilities are only ab... Read more

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3 Energy ETFs for a Renewed Rally in Oil

America's ceasefire with Iran looks all but over, and oil prices have started to rebound. These energy ETFs are among the top beneficiaries.

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PLUG Stock Alert: Plug Power Just Scored a Major Green Hydrogen Win in Australia

Plug Power's major green hydrogen win in Australia gives investors a fresh reason to watch the stock.

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Beyond the War Premium: How Strategic Reserves Create a New Floor for Oil Prices

Oil pricing is a balance of two curves. Bears look only at stagnating demand, ignoring depleting cheap reserves and soaring capex. Meanwhile, geopolitical...

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Crude Oil Prices Surge as Geopolitical Risks Intensify

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...

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Nat-Gas Erases Early Gains on the Outlook for Larger US Inventories

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...

Crude Oil pumpjack at sunset by Zbynek Burival via Unsplash
Energy Update - Morning Express - Blue Line Futures

President Trump declared the ceasefire over this morning after reports were confirmed yesterday morning that Iran had struck a tanker passing through the...

3 Options Strategies for Netflix Earnings Next Week

Netflix (NFLX) is due to report earnings next Thursday after the closing bell. Today, we will analyze three different ideas - a Short Iron Condor, a Bull...

Stocks Rise Before the Open on Tech Boost, Middle East Developments in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.19%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +0.64% this morning as investors largely...

SpaceX Stock Dropped 34% From Its High. This Trade Pays You to Bet It Stays There.

Learn how a bear call spread could help traders profit if SpaceX stays below key levels as IPO hype cools and volatility falls.

Earnings Preview: What To Expect From IDEX Corporation’s Report

IDEX Corporation enters Q2 earnings with strong momentum, as Wall Street watches for another solid performance.

What to Expect From Align Technology’s Next Quarterly Earnings Report

Align Technology is all set to report its second-quarter earnings results later this month, and analysts project its EPS to rise from last year’s quarter....

Nike’s Dividend Yield Is Near Record Highs, But That’s Not a Good Enough Reason to Buy NKE Stock

Nike's dividend yield is nearly 3.8%, which is near the record highs we saw last month. That, however, does not make the stock a buy.

Hogs Rally on Wednesday

Lean hog futures closed Wednesday with gains of $1.05 to $3.87. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.79 on Wednesday afternoon, up $1.37...

Soybeans Close Wednesday on a Weaker Note

Soybeans faded off the early gains on Wednesday, as buyers of the Chinese rumor were selling the fact. Contracts were down fractionally to 5 ½ cents at...

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