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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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  • iShares MBS ETF (MBB) Sees $143.9 Million Outflow, Shares Dip 0.3%
    April 29, 2026, 11:32 AM EDT. The iShares MBS ETF (MBB) experienced a notable outflow of approximately $143.9 million this week, marking a 0.3% decrease in shares outstanding from 444 million to 442.5 million. MBB's share price remains near its 52-week high of $96.198, with the last trade at $96.14, just above its 200-day moving average. ETFs trade as units, which can be created or redeemed based on demand, affecting underlying asset transactions. Significant outflows like this signal potential selling pressure on the ETF's mortgage-backed securities holdings, potentially impacting market dynamics within the sector.

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Alphabet Earnings Today: The $185 Billion AI Question Hanging Over Google’s Stock

Alphabet Earnings Today: The $185 Billion AI Question Hanging Over Google’s Stock

29 April 2026
Alphabet will report first-quarter results after U.S. markets close Wednesday, with an earnings call set for 4:30 p.m. EDT. Shares traded near record highs Tuesday, with GOOG at $351.86 and GOOGL at $354.05. Analysts expect revenue of about $107 billion, up 19%, but see earnings per share falling to $2.63 due to a prior-year investment gain. Investors are focused on Gemini AI and cloud growth amid a planned $175–185 billion capex for 2026.
Vertiv Just Bought A Liquid-Cooling Specialist As AI Data Centers Turn Up The Heat

Vertiv Just Bought A Liquid-Cooling Specialist As AI Data Centers Turn Up The Heat

29 April 2026
Vertiv Holdings Co acquired Strategic Thermal Labs, a Texas-based liquid-cooling specialist, to boost its AI and high-performance computing data center offerings. Vertiv shares rose 0.6% to $307.00, valuing the company at about $119.9 billion. Deal terms were not disclosed. The move follows a 30% jump in Vertiv’s first-quarter net sales and an increased 2026 earnings forecast.
NIO Stock Jumps After Onvo L80 Debut: New SUV Puts China EV Maker Back in the Fight

NIO Stock Jumps After Onvo L80 Debut: New SUV Puts China EV Maker Back in the Fight

29 April 2026
NIO’s Hong Kong shares rose 8.7% after its Onvo unit began pre-sales for the L80 large electric SUV, starting at 245,800 yuan or 159,800 yuan with battery leasing. The launch follows NIO’s first quarterly net profit and aims at boosting volume in China’s crowded EV market. Test drives begin May 1, with the official launch set for May 15.
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