Energy Sector

Energy companies find, produce, refine and transport oil and natural gas. The sector follows commodity prices, which can swing sharply, so earnings and share prices are notably volatile.

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Tracked stocks avg

-0.11%

XLE (sector ETF)

$62.82

XLE today

+0.19%

Stocks tracked

3

Energy stocks we track

Symbol	Name	Price	Change	% Chg	Volume
XOM	Exxon Mobil Corp.	$164.01	+0.19	+0.12%	—
CVX	Chevron Corp.	$206.69	-0.41	-0.20%	—
COP	ConocoPhillips	$126.75	-0.31	-0.24%	—

These are the energy companies in our tracked list, not every company in the sector. The sector ETF is XLE (Energy Select Sector SPDR). Data may be delayed.

What it covers

Integrated oil and gas
Exploration and production
Refining and pipelines
Oilfield services

What drives it

Oil and natural gas prices
Global supply decisions and demand
Geopolitics
Capital spending and the shift in energy sources

What to watch

Crude oil and gas prices
Production and reserves
Free cash flow and dividends
Capital discipline

Main risks

Commodity price swings
Long-term shifts away from fossil fuels
Geopolitical shocks

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