Exxon Mobil

Chevron

ConocoPhillips

Williams

ONEOK

EOG Resources

Schlumberger

Phillips 66

Kinder Morgan

Marathon Petroleum

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

XLE tracks a market-cap-weighted index of US energy companies in the S&P 500.

Halliburton

Crude oil prices are up nearly 4.5% in mid-day trading after a weekend in which a war has broken out between Hamas and Israel. At this point, most analysts believe the effect on oil prices may be limited to this initial spike.

Oil is Surging: 3 stocks You Need to be in Now

The Energy sector experienced a remarkable revival over the past three months, with the XLE ETF surging towards its September 2023 highs. A steep reversal occurred when XLE topped out three weeks ago, coinciding with the gasoline weakness attributed to less optimistic consumption patterns. However, the conflict between Israel and Hamas could escalate further, potentially broadening into a regional issue, leading to an oil crisis.

XLE: Escalating Middle East Tensions Strengthen Energy's Bullish Thesis

Boeing

United States Brent Oil Fund LP

Invesco DB Oil Fund

General Dynamics

Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exp. & Prod. Bull 2X Shares

iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF

iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF

L3Harris

Lockheed Martin

Northrop Grumman

VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF

iPath Pure Beta Crude Oil ETN

Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF

Raytheon Technologies

ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil

United States Oil Fund LP

SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF

Havens such as gold and global bonds jump, while airline stocks slide.

Oil Prices, Defense Stocks Rise as Israel-Hamas Conflict Rattles Markets

Oil prices are trending up today after Hamas – the Palestinian militant organisation launched an attack on Israel over the weekend.

Jason Trennert says buy energy stocks after Hamas attacked Israel

Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF

Alerian MLP ETF

Teucrium Sugar Fund

Invesco DB Agriculture Fund

Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund

First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund

SPDR Gold Trust

SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust

Harbor All Weather Inflation Focus ETF

iShares Gold Trust

KraneShares Global Carbon ETF

Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF

Aberdeen Standard Gold ETF Trust

Sprott Uranium Miners ETF

Hi VettaFi Voices! Commodities have seen outflows year to date overall, and some of the best performers have seen outflows.

VettaFi Voices On: Considering Commodities

Civitas Resources

Devon Energy

ProPetro Hld

Pioneer Natural Resources

Vital Energy Inc

Pioneer Natural Resources is in play, with the Wall Street Journal reporting that Exxon Mobil is close to making a bid to buy out its smaller competitor. So that raises the question: which other oil companies might be undervalued in this market?

These oil stocks are looking cheap as Exxon Mobil reportedly mulls a bid for Pioneer

Strive US Energy ETF

Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF

iShares U.S. Energy ETF

Exxon Mobil (XOM) is in talks to acquire Pioneer Natural (PXD). The acquisition, if successful, could be valued at approximately $60 billion, marking Exxon's biggest acquisition since its merger with Mobil Corp. in 1999.

ETFs in Focus on Exxon-Pioneer Deal Talks

The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) ETF stock price has pulled back in the past few days as the price of crude oil has retreated. The fund has dropped from the year-to-date high of $92.95 in September to $85.

Energy Select Sector (XLE) ETF is slipping: Here's the price to watch

Most of the S&P 500's biggest losers Wednesday were energy stocks as the industry grappled with a “destruction” in fuel demand.

Energy Stocks Sink To 3-Month Low As Oil Crashes 5%—But Rare Sign Of Hope For Gas Prices

iShares MSCI China ETF

Invesco Dynamic Leisure and Entertainment ETF

Of course, exchange-traded funds are inherently much less volatile than individual stocks. That's because ETFs track many different equities, so ETFs, of course, can't go bankrupt and won't tumble because they did something illegal or because their CEOs decide to leave.

Ticking Time Bombs: 3 ETFs to Dump Before the Damage Is Done

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

The market has been swept by a sea of red month-do-date (MTD), with the overall market, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF NYSE: SPY down over 3% MTD. Apart from one sector, most sectors and industries have suffered the same outcome.

Will the Energy Sector Continue to Outshine the Market?

VanEck Vectors Oil Refiners ETF

iShares Global Clean Energy ETF

US Global Jets ETF

SPDR S&P Retail ETF

Oil futures touched a fresh 2023 high on Wednesday. Oil prices may hit $100/bbl soon.

Oil to Touch $100 Soon? Sector ETFs to Benefit/Lose

Both the short and long-term supply-demand oil market imbalance could send energy prices to triple digits. JPMorgan predicts a global oil deficit of 7mmb/d in 2030, leading to a significant rise in oil prices.

Energy Shock Could Pummel Equities And Bonds

Contrarian investors were rewarded for betting on the beaten down U.S. energy sector earlier this year with a blazing rally. Some believe a tight oil market and resilient U.S. growth will keep energy stocks rising for the rest of 2023.

Analysis: Sizzling rally in US energy stocks has room to run, bulls say

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

The Technology sector, particularly the "magnificent-7" companies, has dominated the market in 2023. The Energy sector has seen a resurgence due to rising oil prices, outperforming Technology in the past 3.5 months. Both sectors have seen positive earnings revisions, with Energy remaining underweight despite its impressive performance.

Energy (XLE) Vs. Tech (XLK) Is Like Djokovic Vs.

Oil analysts forecast a sustain rally in the liquid commodity price may lead it to the $100-level by the end of this year.

Oil to Hit $100 Soon? Sector ETFs to Benefit/Lose

The energy sector is experiencing a transformation, setting the stage for a sustained bull market in oil. Supply shortages and declining U.S. shale production growth are driving oil prices upward. Contrary to predictions of peak demand, global crude oil consumption continues to rise, fueled by factors like India's rising middle class.

XLE: Crude Oil Goes Boom - Protect Yourself, Buy Energy

SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are growing exponentially in terms of their popularity. According to data from Statista, the value of assets held in ETFs worldwide reached almost $10 trillion in 2022.

The 3 Most Undervalued ETFs to Buy in September 2023

The Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) and the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) have rebounded sharply recently, helped by the soaring crude oil prices. The VDE stock jumped to $130, its highest level on record.

Energy ETFs XLE and VDE stocks have hit record highs: more upside?

Hello! This is MarketWatch reporter Isabel Wang bringing you this week's ETF Wrap. In this week's edition, we look at ETFs in the soaring energy sector, which are taking the lead again after a recent jump in crude-oil prices following Saudi Arabia and Russia's decisions to extend their voluntary oil production cuts through the end of 2023.

Energy ETFs are outshining the S&P 500, but it's not just because of the oil rally

Energy stocks are leading the S&P 500 index performance on Tuesday, while most other sectors are in red, after Saudi Arabia and Russia announced an extension of oil supply cuts.

Energy stocks lead S&P 500 again, as Saudi Arabia, Russia extend crude-supply cuts

Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF

iShares International Select Dividend ETF

The allure of the stock market can be hampered by volatility and economic uncertainty. And while individual stocks typically dance to the erratic rhythm of market sentiments, ETFs have steadily waltzed their way into the hearts of savvy investors.

The 3 Most Undervalued ETFs to Buy Now: August 2023

Parabla Innovation Etf

Vanguard Energy ETF

On this episode of ETF Prime, host Nate Geraci speaks with a trio of individuals discussing several different ETF-related topics. His guests include VettaFi's Stacey Morris who gives insight on the recent performance of the energy sector, and what she expects from it for the rest of 2023.

ETF Prime: Morris on the Energy Sector, Plus BlackRock's Philosophy and the LZRD ETF

Energy stocks are reversing higher after a lackluster performance in the first half of 2022. Energy stocks ETF XLE gained 58% in 2022.

This ETF Is Poised To Head Higher After A Blockbuster 2022

Enerplus

Helix Energy Solutions Group

iRadimed

Johnson & Johnson

Lam Research

NVIDIA

Uber

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund

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