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Oil’s $110 Shock Sets Traders on Edge for Next Week

Oil’s $110 Shock Sets Traders on Edge for Next Week

Brent crude settled at $109.26 and WTI at $105.42 on Friday, both posting weekly gains over 7%. Market tension rose as Strait of Hormuz traffic remained restricted and global oil inventories fell by 250 million barrels over March and April. U.S. crude stocks dropped by 4.3 million barrels last week. Traders watched for signals from U.S.-Iran talks and the upcoming May 20 inventory report.
16 May 2026
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Venture Global Stock Jumps as LNG Deals Push Scarcity Into 2026 Guidance

Venture Global Stock Jumps as LNG Deals Push Scarcity Into 2026 Guidance

Venture Global shares jumped 16% Tuesday after the LNG exporter raised its 2026 earnings guidance and reported new supply deals with TotalEnergies and Vitol. First-quarter revenue rose 59% to $4.6 billion, with net income up 23% to $488 million. The company said 84% of 2026 cargoes are now contracted, up from 69% last quarter. The stock traded at $13.49, up $1.87, with over 26 million shares changing hands.
12 May 2026
Natural Gas Price Forecast: Storage Surprise Keeps Henry Hub Near $2.80 Before Summer Demand Test

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Storage Surprise Keeps Henry Hub Near $2.80 Before Summer Demand Test

U.S. natural gas prices closed the week near $2.80 per million British thermal units, supported by a smaller-than-expected storage build of 63 bcf, according to the EIA. Stocks remain 75 bcf above last year and 139 bcf over the five-year average. The EIA projects Henry Hub to average $3.10/MMBtu in Q2 and Q3, with 2026 LNG exports forecast at 17.0 bcf/d.
9 May 2026
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Gas Prices May Stay High Even After an Iran Peace Deal — Here’s Why

Gas Prices May Stay High Even After an Iran Peace Deal — Here’s Why

U.S. regular gasoline averaged $4.546 a gallon Friday, near its highest since 2022, according to AAA. Prices remain elevated as fighting near the Strait of Hormuz disrupts oil flows, despite signs of progress toward a U.S.-Iran deal. Analysts say pump prices are unlikely to return to pre-war levels before 2027. Oil benchmarks hovered near $100 a barrel, with inventories still low.
8 May 2026
Oil Price Below $100 Again: Iran Deal Hopes Run Into a Fuel-Market Squeeze

Oil Price Below $100 Again: Iran Deal Hopes Run Into a Fuel-Market Squeeze

Brent crude fell to about $99.5 a barrel Thursday as traders reacted to hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal. U.S. crude inventories dropped by 2.3 million barrels last week, while distillate stocks hit their lowest since 2005. Asian jet fuel exports plunged to 596,000 bpd in April, down from 1.54 million bpd before the conflict. Shell reported a first-quarter profit of $6.9 billion but reduced its share buybacks.
7 May 2026
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Oil Prices Surge: Trump’s Iran Standoff Sends Brent Past $126 as Gas Hits $4.30

Oil Prices Surge: Trump’s Iran Standoff Sends Brent Past $126 as Gas Hits $4.30

Brent crude briefly topped $126 a barrel Thursday, a four-year high, as traders reacted to a prolonged Strait of Hormuz shutdown and possible new U.S. military action against Iran. U.S. gasoline rose to $4.300 a gallon, up 27 cents in a week. Washington is seeking partners for a maritime coalition and considering further use of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Iran warned of strikes on U.S. positions if attacks resume.
30 April 2026
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Oil Price Today: Brent Climbs Above $103 as Hormuz Risk, U.S.-Iran Deadlock Drive Crude Higher

Oil Price Today: Brent Climbs Above $103 as Hormuz Risk, U.S.-Iran Deadlock Drive Crude Higher

Brent crude rose $1.47 to $103.38 a barrel Thursday as U.S.-Iran talks stalled and Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. gasoline and distillate inventories dropped sharply, while exports hit a record 12.88 million barrels per day. Brent later neared $105 as European shares fell and bond yields climbed. Asia’s crude imports are set to drop 22% in April, the lowest since 2016.
23 April 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today Slips Near $2.67 as Storage Cushion Blunts LNG Demand Boost

Natural Gas Price Today Slips Near $2.67 as Storage Cushion Blunts LNG Demand Boost

U.S. natural gas futures slipped to around $2.67 per mmBtu early Tuesday after settling at $2.689 on Monday, ending a four-session rally. Storage levels remain above normal, with 1,970 billion cubic feet reported April 10, capping price gains despite colder forecasts. LNG exports are near record highs but terminals have little spare capacity. The EIA projects inventories will stay above the five-year average through October.
21 April 2026
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Oil Price Today: Brent Drops Below $95 as U.S.-Iran Talks Test the Market’s Biggest Risk

Oil Price Today: Brent Drops Below $95 as U.S.-Iran Talks Test the Market’s Biggest Risk

Brent crude fell below $95 a barrel Tuesday as traders focused on possible U.S.-Iran peace talks, despite ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent futures dropped 69 cents to $94.79, while U.S. WTI for May lost $1.12 to $88.49. The IEA said Middle East outages cut global oil supply by 10.1 million barrels per day in March, the largest disruption on record. U.S. crude exports are rising but cannot fully replace lost Middle East shipments.
21 April 2026
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Oil Prices Today: Brent Jumps Toward $96 as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Wobbles

Oil Prices Today: Brent Jumps Toward $96 as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Wobbles

Oil prices surged over 6% Monday after the U.S. seized an Iranian cargo ship, raising fears over the Hormuz Strait’s security. Brent crude climbed to $95.9 a barrel, while at least two merchant ships reported gunfire during passage. More than 20 vessels crossed Hormuz Saturday, the busiest day since March 1. Iran and China called for restraint, but 10–11 million barrels per day remain offline.
20 April 2026
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Natural Gas Price Falls, but Europe’s Winter Storage Crunch Keeps Traders on Edge

Natural Gas Price Falls, but Europe’s Winter Storage Crunch Keeps Traders on Edge

European natural gas prices dropped 4.5% Wednesday, with the Dutch TTF contract at 41.4 euros/MWh, after recent highs driven by Gulf supply fears. Brussels warned a prolonged Strait of Hormuz disruption could trigger new spikes. Tanker traffic remains low despite signs of easing tensions with Iran. Italy’s Edison secured seven U.S. LNG cargoes after Qatar canceled shipments, while buyers look to Canada for future supply.
15 April 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Slides, Europe’s TTF Tumbles as Mild Weather Cuts Demand

Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Slides, Europe’s TTF Tumbles as Mild Weather Cuts Demand

U.S. Henry Hub natural gas futures fell to $2.61 per mmBtu Tuesday, while Europe’s Dutch TTF contract dropped 7.55% to 42.91 euros per megawatt hour as mild weather cut demand. U.S. spot prices at the Waha hub in Texas stayed below zero for a record 47th day. U.S. gas storage stood 3% above the five-year average after a weekly build. China’s March gas imports dropped 10.7% to 8.18 million tons, the lowest since October 2022.
14 April 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today: Europe’s TTF Holds Near €44 as EU Says Supply Is Safe for Now

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe’s TTF Holds Near €44 as EU Says Supply Is Safe for Now

European natural gas prices hovered near 44 euros per megawatt hour Thursday after a 15% drop in the Dutch TTF benchmark. Brussels reported no immediate supply risk from the Iran crisis, but ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained below 10% of normal. QatarEnergy restarted some LNG production, though full recovery depends on shipping. Goldman Sachs cut its TTF price forecast, citing possible volatility if disruptions persist.
9 April 2026
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Oil Prices Today: WTI Settles Above $112 as Hormuz Risk Keeps Brent Near $110

Oil Prices Today: WTI Settles Above $112 as Hormuz Risk Keeps Brent Near $110

Oil prices rose Monday, with U.S. WTI settling at $112.41 a barrel and Brent at $109.77 amid ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. OPEC+ agreed to a modest quota increase for May, but analysts say the move has limited impact while up to 15 million barrels per day remain delayed. Saudi Arabia has benefited from higher prices, while Iraq and Kuwait face steep losses. Iraqi exports could recover quickly if safe passage resumes.
6 April 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today Climbs on U.S. Cold Snap, but Storage Could Stop the Rally

Natural Gas Price Today Climbs on U.S. Cold Snap, but Storage Could Stop the Rally

U.S. natural gas futures rose about 0.7% Monday, with May Henry Hub trading near $2.82 per mmBtu, as a cold wave boosted late-season heating demand. Storage stood at 1,865 billion cubic feet for the week ended March 27, up 36 billion from the prior week. EIA cut its 2026 price forecast to $3.80 per mmBtu. U.S. LNG exports hit a record 11.7 million metric tons in March, with Europe taking most cargoes.
6 April 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Holds Near $2.80 as Storage Build, Mild Weather Weigh

Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Holds Near $2.80 as Storage Build, Mild Weather Weigh

U.S. natural gas futures hovered near $2.80 per mmBtu Thursday after storage rose by 36 billion cubic feet, widening the surplus to 54 Bcf above the five-year average. LNG exports hit a record 11.7 million metric tons in March, but outages at plants like Sabine Pass limited further export-driven price gains. The EIA cut its 2026 Henry Hub forecast to under $3.80 per mmBtu. Drillers added three gas rigs this week.
2 April 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today: European Gas Slips on Profit-Taking as EU Weighs New Crisis Measures

Natural Gas Price Today: European Gas Slips on Profit-Taking as EU Weighs New Crisis Measures

European natural gas prices fell 2.5% Tuesday, with the Dutch TTF contract at 53.55 euros/MWh by 09:03 GMT. Brussels is considering emergency measures as gas prices remain over 70% above pre-war levels and EU storage was only 28% full last week. Britain’s household energy price cap is projected to rise 18% in July. Euro zone inflation increased to 2.5% in March, driven partly by higher energy costs.
31 March 2026
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Oil Prices Today: Brent Nears $116, WTI Above $101 as Iran War Widens After Houthi Attacks

Oil Prices Today: Brent Nears $116, WTI Above $101 as Iran War Widens After Houthi Attacks

Brent crude neared $116 a barrel Monday after Yemen’s Houthis struck Israel, sending oil toward its biggest monthly gain since 1988. Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and threats to the Bab el-Mandeb have disrupted key shipping routes. U.S. gasoline prices hovered just below $4 a gallon. Shell and TotalEnergies shares rose, while airline stocks fell.
30 March 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Advance Auto Parts Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates with $0.77 EPS
    May 21, 2026, 9:22 AM EDT. Advance Auto Parts (AAP) reported first-quarter earnings of $0.77 per share, surpassing the Zacks consensus estimate of $0.39 and marking a 95.23% earnings surprise. Revenues reached $2.61 billion, beating the expected $2.56 billion by 2.08%. This positive performance followed a year-ago loss of $0.22 per share. The company has exceeded consensus EPS estimates in the last four quarters, contributing to a 30.4% year-to-date stock gain, outperforming the S&P 500's 8.6% rise. Despite the strong results, Advance Auto Parts holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), suggesting in-line performance with the market going forward. Investors will closely watch future earnings estimate revisions and management commentary for directional cues.

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D-Wave Stock Jumps as $100 Million U.S. Quantum Deal Puts Washington on Its Share Register

D-Wave Stock Jumps as $100 Million U.S. Quantum Deal Puts Washington on Its Share Register

21 May 2026
New York, May 21, 2026, 09:04 EDT D-Wave Quantum Inc. shares rose before Thursday’s New York open after the company said it signed a letter of intent for $100 million in proposed U.S. CHIPS and Science Act funding, a deal that would put the federal government on its shareholder register. The latest available quote showed D-Wave at $19.30, up $1.085, or roughly 6%, from its previous close, while the NYSE core trading session was still ahead of its 9:30 a.m. ET open. (New York Stock Exchange) The move matters because quantum stocks are still being priced less on near-term earnings
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21 May 2026
Redwire shares closed up 6.2% Wednesday after announcing two drone contracts, including a $15 million U.S. Army order and a multi-year NATO deal. AE Industrial Partners converted and sold preferred stock, cutting its stake below 5%. The stock eased to $14.36 in premarket trading Thursday from a $14.77 close. Market value stood at about $2.94 billion.
POET Eyes $400 Million Raise as Traders Focus on Key Risk

POET Eyes $400 Million Raise as Traders Focus on Key Risk

21 May 2026
POET Technologies shares fell in premarket trading Thursday after a $400 million direct offering of 19.05 million shares and warrants. The stock closed Wednesday at $14.78, up 13.1%, but slipped to $14.38 before the open. Proceeds will fund a major manufacturing expansion. The sole buyer was MMCAP International Inc. SPC.
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