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Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Whipsaws, Cheniere Stock Gains as Qatar Shock Lingers

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Whipsaws, Cheniere Stock Gains as Qatar Shock Lingers

Dutch TTF gas fell 5% to around 56 euros/MWh Monday after Washington signaled possible talks with Tehran. Damage in Qatar continues to remove 17% of LNG export capacity, forcing Italy to seek alternative supplies. Cheniere said it is running above maximum capacity and cannot boost output further. U.S. Henry Hub futures dropped 5.6%, while Cheniere shares rose 2.2%.
23 March 2026
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Natural Gas Price Forecast Week Ahead: Henry Hub Near $3.10 as Gulf Threats Clash With Warm U.S. Weather

Natural Gas Price Forecast Week Ahead: Henry Hub Near $3.10 as Gulf Threats Clash With Warm U.S. Weather

U.S. natural gas futures settled at $3.095 per mmBtu Friday, with April Henry Hub contracts opening the week near $3.10. The EIA reported storage at 1.883 trillion cubic feet, 2.6% above the five-year average. Iranian strikes have knocked out 17% of Qatar’s LNG export capacity, raising force majeure risks for Europe and Asia. U.S. gas rigs fell by two to 131, but output is projected to rise in 2026.
22 March 2026
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Natural Gas Prices This Week: Europe Near 3-Year Highs as Henry Hub Slips, LNG Stocks Jump

Natural Gas Prices This Week: Europe Near 3-Year Highs as Henry Hub Slips, LNG Stocks Jump

European natural gas prices closed near three-year highs after Iranian strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan complex cut 17% of the country’s LNG export capacity, with the Dutch TTF benchmark ending Friday at about 59 euros/MWh. QatarEnergy warned force majeure may halt long-term deliveries to Europe and Asia for up to five years. U.S. gas prices dipped to $3.10 per mmBtu after a midweek surge. Cheniere Energy and Venture Global shares jumped on export hopes.
21 March 2026
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Iran Oil Prices Hold Near Four-Year Highs After U.S. Frees 140 Million Barrels

Iran Oil Prices Hold Near Four-Year Highs After U.S. Frees 140 Million Barrels

Brent crude closed at $112.19 a barrel Friday, its highest since July 2022, despite the U.S. move to temporarily release about 140 million barrels of stranded Iranian oil. The Strait of Hormuz remains mostly shut, with Iraq cutting Basra output to 900,000 barrels per day and declaring force majeure on foreign-operated oilfields. Middle East Dubai crude hit a record $166.80 a barrel Thursday as refiners scrambled for alternative supplies.
21 March 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today: TTF Near 3-Year High as Qatar Damage Keeps LNG Market Tight

Natural Gas Price Today: TTF Near 3-Year High as Qatar Damage Keeps LNG Market Tight

Europe’s benchmark Dutch TTF gas contract fell 4.2% Friday to 59.255 euros/MWh but remained near a three-year high after strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG complex cut 17% of Qatar’s export capacity. QatarEnergy warned repairs could take up to five years. EU leaders are considering emergency measures as gas prices stay about double prewar levels. Italy and India are seeking alternative supplies amid force majeure on some contracts.
20 March 2026
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Venture Global Stock Price in Focus After Qatar LNG Shock Drives Scramble for U.S. Supply

Venture Global Stock Price in Focus After Qatar LNG Shock Drives Scramble for U.S. Supply

Venture Global shares traded near $14.3 premarket Friday after surging 13% Thursday, following Iranian strikes that disabled about 20% of Qatar’s LNG export capacity. QatarEnergy said 12.8 million metric tons a year of LNG would be offline for three to five years. Italy, India, and Japan signaled urgent moves to secure alternative gas supplies, while U.S. LNG firms including Venture Global and Cheniere advanced on the news.
20 March 2026
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WTI Crude Oil Price Today: U.S. Benchmark Stays Below $100 as Brent Soars on Gulf Attacks

WTI Crude Oil Price Today: U.S. Benchmark Stays Below $100 as Brent Soars on Gulf Attacks

Brent crude surged nearly 7% to $114.77 after Iranian missile strikes damaged energy sites in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, while WTI rose just 0.3% to $96.59. The price gap between Brent and WTI reached its widest in 11 years as U.S. oil inventories climbed and exports increased. The U.S. and other IEA nations plan to release 400 million barrels from reserves. The Fed held rates steady, citing uncertainty from the conflict.
19 March 2026
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Oil Prices Surge Past $112 After Iran Hits Gulf Energy Sites as $200 Calls Grow

Oil Prices Surge Past $112 After Iran Hits Gulf Energy Sites as $200 Calls Grow

Brent crude briefly hit $112.86 a barrel after Iran struck energy sites in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, disrupting oil and LNG supplies. QatarEnergy reported extensive missile damage at Ras Laffan, halting LNG output, while Abu Dhabi suspended gas operations at Habshan. Asian and European markets fell. European gas prices have jumped over 60% since the conflict began on Feb. 28.
19 March 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Jumps as Iran Strike and Qatar Outage Lift LNG Stocks

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Jumps as Iran Strike and Qatar Outage Lift LNG Stocks

European gas prices jumped about 6% Wednesday after new strikes on Iran’s South Pars field and evacuation warnings in the Gulf raised fears over Qatar’s ongoing LNG shutdown. Dutch TTF futures hit 54.66 euros/MWh; UK contracts rose 6.7%. Brussels ordered customs to clear non-Russian gas within 24 hours. QatarEnergy offered extra storage slots at Zeebrugge, signaling the outage may last weeks or months.
18 March 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Near $3 as U.S. Output Rises and Waha Stays Negative

Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Near $3 as U.S. Output Rises and Waha Stays Negative

U.S. natural gas prices hovered near $3.03 per mmBtu Tuesday as rising output and weaker demand forecasts weighed on the market. Lower 48 production climbed to 110.0 bcfd in March, while demand is projected to fall next week. Waha cash prices in West Texas remained below zero for a record 27 days due to pipeline constraints. U.S. inventories are expected to end March near the five-year average at 1,840 bcf.
17 March 2026
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Natural Gas Price Forecast: Henry Hub Slips on Mild March, but EIA Sees Firmer Prices Later in 2026

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Henry Hub Slips on Mild March, but EIA Sees Firmer Prices Later in 2026

U.S. natural gas futures fell over 3% Friday, with April Henry Hub settling at $3.131 per mmBtu as mild weather forecasts cut late-season heating demand. The EIA lowered its 2026 Henry Hub forecast to $3.76 per mmBtu, citing higher-than-expected storage. U.S. gas inventories reached 1,848 bcf for the week ended March 6, 141 bcf above last year. European gas prices remain volatile, with Dutch TTF near 50 euros per MWh.
14 March 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today: U.S. Gas Slips Even as Global LNG Costs Soar

Natural Gas Price Today: U.S. Gas Slips Even as Global LNG Costs Soar

U.S. natural gas futures fell Friday, with the April contract dropping 4.0 cents to $3.193 per mmBtu after a record 2025 production report from the EIA. U.S. storage remains near normal, blunting global price pressures. Overseas, Asian LNG buyers paid up to $25 per mmBtu as cargoes diverted from Europe, and Britain’s energy cap may rise 11% in July after a 60% spike in wholesale prices.
13 March 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today: U.S. Futures Near Four-Week High as Hormuz Shock Tightens LNG

Natural Gas Price Today: U.S. Futures Near Four-Week High as Hormuz Shock Tightens LNG

U.S. natural gas futures hovered near a four-week high Thursday after storage data, with the Henry Hub front-month contract trading around $3.21 per mmBtu. EIA reported U.S. gas inventories fell by 38 Bcf to 1,848 Bcf last week. European gas stores are about 27% full, the lowest since 2022, as war disrupts LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Asian spot LNG prices more than doubled in early March, reaching $22.50 per mmBtu.
12 March 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Holds Firm as Brussels Weighs Cap After Qatar Shock

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Holds Firm as Brussels Weighs Cap After Qatar Shock

European natural gas prices held near 48 euros per megawatt hour Wednesday as Shell declared force majeure on Qatari LNG cargoes, with disruptions expected to hit from April. Asia is bidding up for replacement fuel, while Brussels considers subsidies or a price cap. LNG Canada increased shipments, but analysts warn Europe’s gas storage could end March far below average if Qatari supply issues persist.
11 March 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Climbs Back Above $3, but U.S. Rally Looks Fragile

Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Climbs Back Above $3, but U.S. Rally Looks Fragile

Front-month Henry Hub natural gas futures rose 0.7% to $3.041 per mmBtu early Wednesday after a 3.2% drop Tuesday. The U.S. EIA cut its 2026 price forecast to $3.80, citing mild weather and high storage. U.S. LNG exports remain strong despite a global supply crunch, but domestic demand is down 6.7% from last year. NOAA forecasts colder weather in the East next week.
11 March 2026
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Oil Price Today: Brent Rebounds Above $88 as IEA Release Plan Fails to Calm Hormuz Fears

Oil Price Today: Brent Rebounds Above $88 as IEA Release Plan Fails to Calm Hormuz Fears

Brent crude rose to $88.39 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate to $84.43 after Tuesday’s 11% drop, as the IEA and G7 weighed emergency stock releases amid supply threats from the Strait of Hormuz. Oil company shares lagged the rebound, with investors expecting disruption to ease. The U.S. Navy has refused ship escorts, and Saudi Aramco warned of “catastrophic consequences” if outages continue.
11 March 2026
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Oil Prices Tumble 15% After Trump Signals Iran War Could End Soon

Oil Prices Tumble 15% After Trump Signals Iran War Could End Soon

Brent crude dropped $14.23 to $84.73 a barrel and U.S. crude fell to $80.31 after Trump said the Iran war could end soon. G7 ministers declined to release emergency oil reserves, asking the IEA to study options instead. U.S. and Israeli forces intensified strikes on Iran, while Tehran threatened to block oil exports. Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains down 97% since February 28.
10 March 2026
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Oil Prices Jump Above $100 as Iran Conflict Cuts Supply, G7 Holds Off on Reserves

Oil Prices Jump Above $100 as Iran Conflict Cuts Supply, G7 Holds Off on Reserves

Brent crude rose to $102.29 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate to $100.11 as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran disrupted Gulf oil supply. Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states cut output while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained restricted. The Group of Seven discussed but did not release emergency reserves. Airline shares fell in Asia and Europe as jet fuel prices doubled since the conflict began.
9 March 2026
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Oil Prices Soar Above $100 as Iran War Chokes Supply and Governments Scramble

Oil Prices Soar Above $100 as Iran War Chokes Supply and Governments Scramble

Brent crude briefly hit $119.50 a barrel Monday, its highest since 2022, after conflict involving Iran disrupted Middle East oil supply and shipping. Iraq cut output by 70% at main southern fields, Bahrain declared force majeure, and Saudi Aramco offered rare tenders to fill gaps. Asian stocks fell as fuel costs surged. Brent later eased to around $107.80 as traders eyed possible reserve releases.
9 March 2026
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    May 1, 2026, 5:22 AM EDT. SanDisk reported phenomenal Q3 results, beating sales estimates by 20% and earnings by 50%. The company's gains are driven by supply constraints in NAND memory chips amid heightened AI demand, leading to soaring prices and exceptional profitability, with incremental gross margins above 90%. However, analysts caution that this pricing surge is finite, forecasting a supply glut in 2027-2028 from increased manufacturing capacity by SanDisk and competitors like SK Hynix and Samsung. This anticipated supply increase may trigger a sharp price correction, impacting SanDisk's future sales and profits despite ongoing AI demand. Investors should weigh short-term gains against longer-term risks of a down cycle.

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1 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 1, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 1, 2026, 5:34 AM EDT Shopify Stock Dips Below 50-Day Moving Average Amid Mixed Analyst Ratings May 1, 2026, 5:34 AM EDT. Shopify Inc. (TSE:SHOP) shares slipped below their 50-day moving average of C$168.23, trading as low as C$161.46 on Thursday. The stock closed at C$164.88 with 1.61 million shares changing hands. Analysts remain divided: Wells Fargo cut its price target to $166 but kept an 'overweight' rating, while ATB Cormark Capital Markets upgraded Shopify to 'outperform' with a C$250 target. The stock holds an average 'Moderate Buy' consensus and
Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

1 May 2026
Sandisk shares dropped about 6% in after-hours trading Thursday despite reporting fiscal Q3 revenue of $5.95 billion, up 251% from a year earlier, and net income of $3.62 billion. The company announced a $6 billion buyback and forecast Q4 revenue of up to $8.25 billion. Gross margin rose to 78.4%. Shares had closed at $1,096.51 before slipping to about $1,030.
Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

1 May 2026
Apple reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $111.2 billion and earnings of $2.01 per share, beating analyst estimates. The board approved a $100 billion share buyback and raised the dividend. Shares fell about 1% after hours as iPhone sales missed forecasts and chip supply remained tight. Investors are watching for clarity on AI strategy and the upcoming CEO transition to John Ternus.
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