War has erupted again in the Middle East, raising major questions for energy markets, inflation, and the global economy.
Battalion Oil stock has experienced a nearly 7x rally in recent sessions as the U.S.-Iran war sent oil prices soaring. But owning BATL shares remains a risky proposition for 2026.
Valero Energy has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, and analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s growth potential.
The crude oil futures market has shifted dramatically in recent weeks as geopolitical risks collide with technical breakouts and fundamental supply/demand dynamics.
Rising oil prices are a major growth catalyst for Big Oil dividend stocks.
April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) on Tuesday closed up +3.33 (+4.67%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) closed up +0.0868 (+3.66%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply for a second day on Tuesday,...
April Nymex natural gas (NGJ26 ) on Tuesday closed up by +0.094 (+3.18%). April nat-gas prices settled sharply higher on Tuesday on the outlook for increased demand for US nat-gas supplies. On Monday,...
April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) today is up +5.66 (+7.95%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) is up +0.1189 (+5.02%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today for a second day, with crude posting...
**Daily chart shown above is a front-month continuous as May futures no longer contain applicable levels The war is expanding rapidly. While US strikes on Iran have been our bull thesis for close to two...
Tensions in the Middle East are putting pressure on oil markets, but some stand to benefit.