Energy stocks like Antero Resources, Peabody Energy, and EQT Corp have outperformed due to rising energy prices and strong economic indicators. Despite market volatility and high oil prices near $100 per barrel, S&P 500 earnings estimates for 2026 and 2027 are increasing, with cyclical and value stocks outperforming large-cap tech. The outlook remains constructive, favoring balanced exposure and opportunistic buying in undervalued stocks as market volatility presents opportunities. Investors are advised to consider value and economically sensitive stocks as oil prices normalize and price discovery renews.
State Street Investment Management has filed for four new ETFs targeting the energy, technology, consumer staples, and consumer discretionary sectors. These new ETFs differ from existing ones by using uncapped S&P 500 sector indexes, allowing more co...
The Q2 2026 earnings season is expected to show strong growth with the S&P 500 projected to deliver a 23.3% earnings increase, led by technology and energy sectors. Tech gains are fueled by AI investments and semiconductor demand, while energy benefi...
