A key tech-stock volatility metric options traders have been watching all year is reversing.

Energy Select Sector SPDR and SPDR S&P Oil & Gas E&P ETF are rated strong buys, with valuations reflecting long-term oil prices near $67.50/bbl—well below current spot prices. Year-to-date, XLE and XO

The Range Global Coal Index ETF (COAL) climbed 23.4% in August, outpacing both broad market equities and energy sector peers. During the month, the State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) climbed 2.
The energy sector, led by XLE and RSPG, has outperformed US equities in 2026, surpassing both the S&P 500 and Tech. Supply-side constraints—declining US oil rig counts and low SPR levels—support a bul
The S&P 500 Index soared on Tuesday (Aug. 4) to a record high, exceeding the previous peak (set in early June) by a wide margin. Year-to-date, energy is still holding the top spot, based on a set of E
Oil spiked 7% today. WTI crude blew through $75 a barrel.