Energy & Utilities

Natural gas's outlook might turn bearish. Last week, natural gas prices rose by 2.3%. The higher prices were due to the bullish weather forecast.

Southern Company has continued to trade sideways. The utility stock hit a new 52-week high last month but has been rangebound since September.

ConocoPhillips has fallen 0.6% YTD, underperforming the S&P 500 Index's 25.5% gain. Subdued energy commodity prices could explain its underperformance.

Kinder Morgan stock is up 25% YTD. It's broadly trading in a range of $15–$23, with an average price of $18.90 for the last three years.

Valero Energy stock has been on an upward spree this year. The stock has risen 9.8% sequentially. The stock price rose due to expanding refining cracks.

First Solar stock lost 3.4% last week after the US Court of International Trade blocked the Trump administration from withdrawing a tariff exemption.

Last week, PG&E reached a settlement to resolve individual claims associated with wildfires in the last few years. The agreement is valued at $13.5 billion.

BP (BP) stock has fallen 2.4% sequentially. The stock is under pressure due to weaker results. The company's third-quarter earnings fell sharply.

Last week, WTI crude oil prices rose 7.3%. It was the highest weekly gain since June. The upside in oil also helped the USO gain 6%.