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NASDAQ:CRK 5 January 2026 - 2 February 2026

Natural gas price surges again as Arctic blast looms, lifting UNG and U.S. producers

Natural gas price surges again as Arctic blast looms, lifting UNG and U.S. producers

U.S. natural gas futures jumped about 23% Wednesday to $4.80 per mmBtu as traders bet on a major cold snap, with the Henry Hub contract up 87 cents from Tuesday. The United States Natural Gas Fund rose 8.5% and EQT gained 5%. Weather forecasts signal Arctic cold and possible production freeze-offs in Texas. Coterra and Devon are in early merger talks, according to TradingView.
Natural gas price stock UNG slides as mild-weather outlook hits U.S. gas futures

Natural gas price stock UNG slides as mild-weather outlook hits U.S. gas futures

U.S. Natural Gas Fund (UNG) dropped 4% to $11.17 as front-month gas futures hit multi-month lows, with NYMEX February gas down 14 cents at $3.38/mmBtu. Traders cited weak heating demand and falling Henry Hub spot prices, which slipped to $2.86/mmBtu after averaging $4.13 in December. Focus shifts to Thursday’s U.S. storage report for further direction. EQT, Antero, and CNX shares also declined.
Comstock Resources stock slides as U.S. gas futures drop on warm-weather outlook

Comstock Resources stock slides as U.S. gas futures drop on warm-weather outlook

Comstock Resources shares dropped 4.2% to $22.60 Monday as U.S. natural gas futures fell over 5% on forecasts for above-normal winter temperatures. Other gas-focused producers also declined, with Antero Resources down 3.8% and Range Resources off 1.8%. Traders cited weaker demand signals and are watching the next U.S. gas-storage update. About 2.2 million Comstock shares traded by midafternoon.
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