Stock Market Today, March 6: Energy Stocks Rise as Oil Closes Over $90 on Middle East Tensions

The S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.33%) fell 1.33% to 6,740.02, the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 1.59%) slid 1.59% to 22,387.68, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI 0.95%) dropped 0.95% to 47,501.55 as a weak jobs report and surging oil reinforced risk-off sentiment.

The Motley Fool • Mar 6, 2026

5 Energy Stocks Leading This Year's Biggest Rally

After significantly underperforming the market 2025, the energy sector is leading the way in 2026, with the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSE: XLE) up more than 20% year to date (YTD).

Benzinga • Mar 5, 2026

These Energy Stocks Just Got Downgraded Even as Oil and Gas Prices Keep Rising

Energy stocks have surged but for some the gains may be coming to an end.

Barrons • Mar 5, 2026

Oil Prices Above $75: 4 Key Players to Watch in a Volatile Market

Geopolitical strain pushes WTI above $75, bringing CVX, OVV, FANG and CNQ into focus for oil-driven upside.

Zacks Investment Research • Mar 5, 2026

Oil Rally Is Temporary - Sell Most Of These Oil Stocks

We have entered the beginning of the end for the oil age and oil producers now face a limited future. Most oil focused stocks have trailed the S&P 500 total return across multiple time frames. While the Iran war is getting headlines, it doesn't do much to change the oil market equation of plenty of oil supply and flattening oil demand set to fall.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 3, 2026

4 Factor Dividend Growth Strategy Remains Ahead Of Its Benchmark

The 4-Factor Dividend Growth Portfolio, a rules-based alternative to SCHD, targets high-quality, growth-oriented dividend stocks using four equally weighted metrics. Since inception, the strategy has delivered a 14.17% annualized return, maintaining a 2.12% annualized outperformance over SCHD despite recent SCHD momentum. The portfolio emphasizes strong free cash flow, robust dividend growth, high return on invested capital, and above-average yields, with low monthly turnover.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 3, 2026

Institutional Inflows Push Diamondback Higher

Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG) shares up 267% since 2014's first outlier inflow signal.

FXEmpire • Feb 27, 2026

Diamondback (FANG) Reports Q4 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

The headline numbers for Diamondback (FANG) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 27, 2026

Diamondback Energy: The Market Is Still Underestimating This High-Quality Oil Opportunity

Diamondback Energy (FANG) remains a Strong Buy, driven by robust execution, attractive valuation, and strong free cash flow despite oil price volatility. FANG projects a 4% production/share growth in 2026 and continued lateral and Barnett expansion. Shareholder returns are prioritized, with a sustainable $4.20 base dividend and >50% adjusted FCF payout, including buybacks and variable dividends.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 27, 2026

Diamondback Sees Resilient Demand Despite Cautious Guidance

Diamondback Energy Inc. NASDAQ: FANG stock has almost recovered all its pre-market losses after delivering its Q4 2025 earnings report on Feb. 23. The headline numbers were mixed, with a slight earnings miss offset by a topline beat.

MarketBeat • Feb 26, 2026