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

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

Crude Oil Trade: Defensive And Tactical Stock Buying

Crude oil stocks stand to gain from surging prices and supply chain disruptions, offering investors defensive, short-term tactical buying opportunities. The goal of defensive trading is to preserve capital and mitigate risk until more favorable market conditions return. Explore the ‘Strong Buy' recommendations in this article, which are up an average +60% YTD, trade at a discount, and offer strong fundamentals that may benefit from the crude oil trade.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 20, 2026

3 Oil ETFs investors are buying as gas prices soar

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have grown in prominence in recent years, in part due to their convenience and in part due to the growing belief that simply tracking a large index yields better results than relying on often expensive financial experts.

Finbold • Mar 9, 2026

Oil ETFs Rally Amid Intensifying U.S.-Venezuela Tension

Oil ETFs are rallying as U.S.-Venezuela maritime clashes lift crude prices, adding a geopolitical risk premium.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 23, 2025

Breaking Down IEA's Oil Supply Report: Key Insights For Energy Investors

Global oil production has reached unprecedented levels, creating a widening gap between supply and demand. Non-OPEC+ countries, particularly those in the Americas, drive most expansion.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 27, 2025

Fixed-Income Annual Returns And Falling Crude Oil Prices

Crude oil was down 4% Sunday night, as OPEC once again announced a production increase, a move by OPEC that will eventually help US inflation, and give the Fed another reason to lower the fed funds rate. The 10-year annual return on the TLT is still negative, and has been for a year or so.

Seeking Alpha • May 5, 2025

Oil ETFs Gained 4% Last Week: Can the Rally Last?

Oil ETFs gained about 4% last week. However, the outlook for 2025 does not appear too bullish.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 16, 2024

Should You Invest in Oil ETFs on Rising Middle East Tensions?

Tensions in the Middle East escalated on Wednesday following an Iranian missile attack on Israel, sparking demand for safe-haven assets as investors grew anxious about the potential expansion of the conflict.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 2, 2024