Energy Sector
The year 2025 has drawn to a close, leaving the global energy sector in a state of "uneasy equilibrium" after twelve months defined by a fierce tug-of-war between geopolitical friction and a bearish macroeconomic landscape. While the industry grappled with significant crude oil price declines—the largest since
Stock Market
The final week of 2025 proved to be a sobering reminder that market momentum is never a straight line. In a year defined by the relentless expansion of the artificial intelligence "hardware super-cycle," the final four trading sessions saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P
Energy Sector
As 2025 draws to a close, the global energy landscape remains defined by a volatile cocktail of geopolitical brinkmanship and shifting trade alliances. From the "Trump effect" accelerating U.S. LNG exports to the precarious status of cross-border gas deals in South America, the market has spent much
Energy Sector
As the final trading days of 2025 wind down, a stark divergence has emerged on Wall Street. While the broader market indices, long dominated by high-flying technology and growth stocks, have begun to retreat from their mid-year peaks, the Energy sector has staged a dramatic and tactical comeback. Throughout December,
Oil Prices
As the final trading days of 2025 unfold, a stark divergence has emerged on Wall Street: energy prices are climbing steadily while the broader equity markets succumb to a wave of year-end selling. While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have retreated from their autumn highs, crude oil
Energy Sector
As the curtain closes on 2025, the global energy landscape stands at a fascinating crossroads. While the festive lights of late December shine bright, the oil markets are grappling with a year-end slump that has redefined the competitive hierarchy of the sector. On this Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, West
Insider Trading
As the final bells of 2025 ring across Wall Street, a stark divide has emerged between the actions of corporate boardrooms and the optimism of retail investors. Recent SEC Form 4 filings from late December 2025 reveal a significant cooling of executive sentiment in the high-flying technology and retail sectors,
Phillips 66
In a move that underscores the current tug-of-war between strong corporate fundamentals and a cooling macroeconomic environment, Raymond James adjusted its outlook on Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) this week. On December 22, 2025, the firm lowered its price target for the Houston-based energy giant to $160 from $169. Despite the
OPEC+
As the global energy market closes out 2025, the OPEC+ alliance has executed a high-stakes tactical maneuver designed to prevent a total price collapse in the face of a looming global supply glut. Following a modest production increase of 137,000 barrels per day (bpd) in December 2025, the cartel
Energy Sector
As the calendar turns to late December 2025, the American energy sector finds itself in a state of high-octane contradiction. On one hand, the United States has solidified its status as the world’s undisputed energy superpower, with domestic crude oil production hitting a staggering record of 13.6 million
Natural Gas
NEW YORK — As of December 23, 2025, the natural gas market is witnessing its most significant bullish surge in three years. Futures prices are currently aggressively testing the critical $4.20 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) resistance level, a technical and psychological ceiling that has capped market rallies throughout
Oil and Gas
In a landmark announcement on December 22, 2025, energy giants Shell and INEOS Energy revealed a significant oil discovery at the Nashville exploration well, situated in the deepwater Norphlet play of the U.S. Gulf of Mexico—a region now increasingly referred to by industry and government officials as the