Energy Keeps The Lead Locked Down

Energy was one of just three S&P 500 sectors to close higher yesterday and the only one with positive net breadth on the day. Nineteen percent of energy stocks are at 52-week highs, compared with 5.9% for second-place Consumer Staples.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 21, 2026

Beyond AI: Where Investors Can Still Find Dividend Growth In 2026

Tech capex and geopolitics have dominated the headlines this year, but opportunities emerge elsewhere. Dividend growth investing could be hitting its stride amid shifting macro and micro trends. Novel, forward-looking strategies may help asset allocators find alpha beyond traditional income approaches.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 24, 2026

Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Oil Equipment & Services ETF (IEZ)?

Launched on May 1, 2006, the iShares U.S. Oil Equipment & Services ETF (IEZ) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Energy - Equipment and services segment of the equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 9, 2026

IEZ: Oil Market Should Break Eventually, And This Fund Should Do Well

iShares U.S. Oil Equipment & Services ETF offers targeted exposure to oilfield services amid a global drilling upcycle. IEZ is positioned to benefit from a structural capex surge as global oil stockpiles decline and supply disruptions persist. The ETF's concentrated portfolio, low beta, and 0.38% expense ratio provide a focused, liquid vehicle for the capex-driven thesis.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 2, 2026

U.S. Natural Gas Futures Gain Ground

U.S. natural gas futures were higher, fluctuating from one day to the next as the market weighs fading heating demand against a gradual pickup in cooling needs.

WSJ • May 13, 2026

3 ETFs to Benefit From Oil Price Surge Without Direct Investment

Though near-term pressures from the Iran war appear to be easing, 2026 has been a lesson in just how quickly and dramatically the cost of oil can fluctuate. Crude oil futures that started the year around $60 quickly spiked to more than $112 in early April before pulling back to around $90 as of mid-month.

MarketBeat • Apr 18, 2026

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

The Impact Of War In Iran And Other Factors On The IEZ ETF

The iShares US Oil Equipment & Services ETF is rated a buy, leveraging U.S. policy shifts and geopolitical developments for upside. IEZ's bullish trend since 2020 is supported by renewed U.S. drilling policies and increased influence in Venezuela and Iran. Top holdings—Baker Hughes, SLB Limited, and Halliburton—comprise nearly half of IEZ, benefiting from global oilfield service demand.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 10, 2026

Disruptive Theme of the Week: Some Surprise Winners YTD

Market predictions are not easy to make and looking at the YTD winners, there are some head-scratchers.  Let's take a closer look and make some sense out of the recent performance winners: wet and dry shipping; South Korea; and oil services ETFs.

ETF Trends • Feb 24, 2026

IEZ: We Think Service Companies Could Bring Relevant Supply Online In Venezuela

IEZ: We Think Service Companies Could Bring Relevant Supply Online In Venezuela

Seeking Alpha • Jan 7, 2026