How Europe Can Reduce Reliance On Imported Gas And What It Means For Business Leaders

As Europe confronts a new energy crisis, we explore key measures to strengthen energy security beyond simply lowering energy bills, and the potential implications for business leaders. Europe now relies on a wider range of suppliers, but paradoxically, the new geopolitical situation still leaves Europe vulnerable.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 9, 2026

Oil Refiners ETF (CRAK) Hits New 52-Week High

Oil surge lifts energy ETFs including refiners, but refiners lag explorers as rising crude costs squeeze margins -- here's what it means for CRAK vs XOP.

Zacks Investment Research • Mar 25, 2026

Iran Oil Disruption: Geopolitics and Global Energy Markets

Escalating Middle East tensions, tightening supply and rising AI-driven demand may be shifting oil markets from temporary risk premiums to sustained structural disruption. Key Takeaways: This may be more than a temporary oil shock.

ETF Trends • Mar 22, 2026

Forget Nvidia And Micron — The Iran War Just Created An Earnings Boom For US Refiners

The Iran war is likely to reshuffle the earnings landscape for Corporate America in 2026.

Benzinga • Mar 12, 2026

CRAK: How The Conflict In Iran Is Playing In Favor Of Oil Refineries

VanEck Oil Refiners ETF stands out with a six-month return above +30%, driven by widening crack spreads and geopolitical catalysts. CRAK is uniquely exposed to refining margins, not crude oil prices, and benefits from global diversification, though it carries concentrated holdings and sector-specific risks. Three growth drivers-crack spread expansion, a favorable energy cycle, and sector rotation into defensives-support a positive outlook in my opinion.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 12, 2026

Equity, Oil, or MLPs? Choosing Your Route To Energy

Energy is among the smallest sectors in the S&P 500, representing only about 3.5% of the benchmark's sector allocations, and yet, it's energy that's capturing investor attention this year. A big part of the story centers on oil and natural gas, now in sharp focus due to an ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

ETF Trends • Mar 4, 2026

VanEck Announces Year-End Distributions for VanEck Equity ETFs

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VanEck announced today the 2025 annual distributions per share for its VanEck equity exchange-traded funds.

Business Wire • Dec 20, 2025

One Of The Best High-Yield Setups I've Ever Seen

There is a major market disconnect emerging in the midst of the AI boom. I discuss why this disconnect provides investors with one of the most attractive high-yielding investment opportunities I have ever seen with near-term catalysts. I also share some of my top picks to profit from this disconnect.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 14, 2025

Sector ETFs to Lose/Win From Oil Price Rebound

Oil rebounded on strong demand signals and easing trade tensions, boosting XOP and SLX while pressuring XRT, CRAK, JETS, and GDX.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 17, 2025

Oil Slumps to Below $60: ETFs to Gain

Oil prices tumbled below $60 per barrel for the first time since February 2021. Lower oil prices have been a blessing for a few ETFs.

Zacks Investment Research • May 5, 2025