Energy Sector

S&P 500’s record highs mask a growing concentration risk, with just a handful of tech stocks driving most of its latest rally. As a result, many investors who believe they are diversified are effectively making a concentrated bet on mega-cap technology companies. Steve Neamtz, President...

Editor’s note: The story has been updated to include a comment from a spokesperson from DOI. New York Attorney General Letitia James said on Tuesday that New York State would be suing the Donald Trump administration over the latter’s deal with French energy company TotalEnergies SE (...

DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) announced a $1.6 billion investment with South Korea’s LG Energy Solution Vertech to build battery energy storage systems in Michigan. Shares of LG Energy Solution surged over15% on Thursday in Seoul. The deal encompasses eight projects that will collectively...

President Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act (DPA) to channel federal funds towards a variety of energy projects. Trump signed five presidential determinations under the law on Monday, focusing on domestic coal power, liquefied natural gas (...

President Donald Trump has contradicted Energy Secretary Chris Wright‘s prediction on gas prices amid the ongoing Iran war. During a phone interview with The Hill on Monday, Trump expressed his disagreement with Wright’s forecast that gas prices may not drop...

A 48% rally usually raises questions. In Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) , it's raising conviction. The LNG exporter has surged 48% year-to-date and nearly 30% in the past month, and now the chart is stepping in to confirm what the price action already hinted at. Chart created using Benzinga Pro...

Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:KOS) has emerged as one of 2026's most explosive oil trades, soaring 130% year-to-date and leaving industry giants Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:XOM) and Chevron Corp. (NYSE:CVX) far behind. Chart created using Benzinga Pro Exxon is up about 25% over the same period, while...

Big Oil still dominates market caps. But some of the fastest growth in U.S. energy is coming from mineral aggregators — quietly consolidating fragmented acreage while traditional producers chase barrels. • PHXE shares are consolidating. Where are PHXE shares going? Phoenix Energy LLC (AMEX:...

Oil and gas are cyclical. Phoenix Energy LLC (AMEX:PXHEP) is trying to build something that isn't. "We're not building a business that reacts to the market," CEO Adam Ferrari told Benzinga in an exclusive email interview. "We're building one that's designed to thrive through it." Designing For Down...

Paul Singer isn't tiptoeing into the energy sector, he's charging in at full throttle. In the first quarter of 2025, Elliott Investment Management hiked its energy sector exposure from 23.84% to a commanding 37.64%, making it the firm's largest allocation. Phillips 66, Suncor: Singer’s...

As Brent crude and gasoline prices rise, WisdomTree Inc (NYSE:WT) Head Of Equity Strategy Jeff Weniger is calling it: “A notable set-up for large-cap value relative to Growth” is taking shape. What Happened: Since September, Brent crude has shot up by 12 points. And gasoline prices...

Oil stocks fell early Monday amid concerns that Vice President Kamala Harris could take a tougher stance on the oil and gas industry if she becomes the Democratic presidential nominee and wins the race for the White House. As California attorney general, Harris filed lawsuits against fossil fuel...

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout. Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite...

You heard correctly: Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE: XOM) is in talks to create an out-of-this-world acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE: PXD) for approximately $60 billion, with debt included. This acquisition underscores Exxon's commitment to fossil fuels and its ever-growing footprint in...

Key Takeaway: Equity call volume is surging but with sector-level trends having improved, the crowd may be justified in looking for higher prices. More Context: Evidence of excessive optimism continues to emerge as AAII bears drop to their lowest level since Jun 2021 and bulls climb above 50% for...