Navigating the Energy Surge: A Value-Chain Guide to Energy ETFs

The U.S. energy sector has outperformed in 2026, driven primarily by geopolitical-related supply fears, elevated oil prices, and rising demand from the AI infrastructure buildout. While broad energy funds have also surged, investors can potentially enhance exposure by targeting specific segments of the energy market.

ETF Trends • Jul 23, 2026

Can Baker Hughes Keep Its Winning Streak Alive in Q2 Earnings?

BKR enters Q2 with an earnings-beat streak, rising estimates and oil-price support, despite expected year-over-year declines.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 22, 2026

Seeking Clues to Baker Hughes (BKR) Q2 Earnings? A Peek Into Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics

Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of Baker Hughes (BKR) for the quarter ended June 2026 by going beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 21, 2026

Chevron & 2 Energy Stocks Poised to Beat Q2 Earnings Estimates

CVX, BKR and WHD look poised to beat Q2 earnings estimates as high oil prices are likely to have supported production, drilling and oilfield services demand.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 20, 2026

US energy firms add rigs for fifth week in a row, says Baker Hughes

U.S. energy firms ​this ​week added rigs ⁠for ​a ​fifth week in a ​row ​for the first ‌time ⁠since early June, energy ​services ​firm ⁠Baker Hughes ​said ​in ⁠its closely followed ⁠report ​on ​Friday.

Reuters • Jul 17, 2026

Baker Hughes Completes Acquisition of Chart Industries

HOUSTON and LONDON, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baker Hughes Company (NASDAQ: BKR) (“Baker Hughes” or “the Company”) today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Chart Industries, Inc. (NYSE: GTLS) (“Chart”). This strategic transaction is a major milestone in Baker Hughes' transformation into a higher-value, leading industrialized energy solutions company. The acquisition is expected to enhance Baker Hughes' ability to deliver durable earnings and cash flow, driven by an expanded industrial portfolio and enhanced recurring aftermarket services.

GlobeNewsWire • Jul 16, 2026

3 Energy Stocks Racing to Fix AI's Power Problem

The AI buildout has a power problem, and most investors are still looking in the wrong place for the fix. Nuclear gets the headlines.

MarketBeat • Jul 14, 2026

BrightSpring Health Services Set to Join S&P MidCap 400 and Karman Holdings to Join S&P SmallCap 600

NEW YORK, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P SmallCap 600 constituent BrightSpring Health Services Inc. (NASD: BTSG) will replace Chart Industries Inc. (NYSE: GTLS) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Karman Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KRMN) will replace BrightSpring Health Services in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Friday, July 17. S&P 500 constituent Baker Hughes Co. (NASD: BKR) is to acquire Chart Industries in a deal expected to close July 16, pending final closing conditions.

PRNewsWire • Jul 14, 2026

US energy firms add rigs for fourth week in a row, says Baker Hughes

U.S. energy firms this ​week added ​rigs for a fourth ⁠week in ​a row for ​the first time since early June, energy ​services firm ​Baker Hughes said in ‌its ⁠closely followed report on Friday.

Reuters • Jul 10, 2026

Baker Hughes wins conditional EU nod for $13.6 billion Chart deal

U.S. oilfield services firm Baker Hughes BKR.O secured ​EU antitrust approval on Friday for ‌its of Chart Industries GTLS.N after agreeing to sell a Chart business.

Reuters • Jul 10, 2026