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Must-know: A quick look into the Antero Midstream IPO
On October 27, Antero Resources Corporation announced the initial public offering of Antero Midstream Partners LP.

Key update on Antero Midstream’s assets
Antero Resources’ current acreage is focused in the Marcellus Shale in West Virginia and the Utica Shale in Ohio.
Must-know: Why onshore rig counts are at a 2-year high
The U.S. onshore, or land-based, rig count increased by four rigs—from 1,865 to 1,869—during the week ending September 19. Land-based rigs include 13 inland water rigs. This is the highest onshore rig count in the past two years. It’s the highest rig count since August 17, 2012. This marks the eighth increase in the past ten weeks.

What Do Analysts Recommend for RICE after Its 1Q16 Results?
Following Rice Energy’s (RICE) 1Q16 earnings, Wall Street analysts updated their target prices for the company for the next 12 months.
Marcellus Shale: Why it’s key for US natural gas
Natural gas prices in the northeastern US have increasingly been below the Henry Hub price. This is primarily because of the Northeast’s increased access to Marcellus natural gas production.

Inside Antero Resources’ Key Management Objectives
AR has reduced its 2016 E&P (exploration and production) capex (capital expenditure) by 22% from 2015. The E&P budget for 2016 is $1.4 billion.

Decoding US Natural Gas Inventories by Region
The EIA estimates that US natural gas inventories will be ~4.0 trillion cubic feet by the end of October 2016, which is the start of the 2016–2017 heating season.

Why Antero’s Revenue Has Climbed since 3Q14: Earnings in Perspective
Antero Resources announced adjusted revenue of ~$783 million. AR’s 3Q16 revenue was ~37% higher than its 3Q15 revenue of ~$570 million.
Must-know: Why natural gas storage figures matter to investors
Every week, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (or EIA) reports figures on natural gas inventories, or the amount of natural gas stored in facilities across the U.S.

Antero Resources’ Production Expectations for 2017 and 2018
For 4Q17, Antero Resources (AR) is expected to report total production of 2,347 MMcfe/d (million cubic feet equivalent per day), which represents an 18% increase year-over-year.

Natural Gas Prices Are Trading in a Narrow Range
The long-term oversupply concerns could drag natural gas prices lower. The key support for natural gas prices is seen at $2.60 per MMBtu.

Energy Stocks that Could Outdo Natural Gas
Between May 15 and May 22, 2017, natural gas June futures fell 0.6%. During that same period, an equally weighted selection of natural gas–weighted stocks fell 1.5%.

Why Antero Is the Favorite MLP among Analysts
Antero Midstream Partners, the midstream MLP formed by Antero Resources (AR) to provide natural gas midstream services, has 100 “buy” ratings.

Analyzing Natural Gas ETFs Last Week
On December 21–28, the United States Natural Gas ETF (UNG) fell 9.4%, while the ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas ETF (BOIL) fell 17.5%.

Natural Gas Prices: Flat for the Second Day, Test a 5-Month Low
October natural gas futures contracts rose by 0.86% on September 24. Natural gas prices rose despite a larger-than-expected rise in the natural gas inventory.

Comparing Natural Gas ETFs’ Performances to Natural Gas Prices
Between January 18 and January 25, the United States Natural Gas ETF fell 3.6%, while the ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas ETF fell 8.1%.

Natural Gas near $3: Which Gas-Weighted Stocks to Ride?
On March 6, 2017, natural gas futures contracts for April 2017 delivery closed at $2.9 per MMBtu, which is ~2.6% above the previous closing price.

What Analysts Recommend for Noble Energy
Approximately 63% of analysts rate Noble Energy (NBL) a “buy” and 37% rate it a “hold.”

Where Natural Gas Prices Might Head Next Week
Natural gas futures are expected to close between $3.24 and $3.85 per MMBtu 68.0% of the time until January 4.

COG’s Second-Quarter Revenue to Fall: Impact on Earnings
Cabot Oil & Gas (COG) plans to release its second-quarter earnings on July 27. Revenue estimates stand at ~$384.96 million.

Natural Gas above $3: Which Gas–Weighted Stocks Could Gain?
On September 1, natural gas (UNG) October futures closed at $3.07 per MMBtu (million British thermal units). On the same day, natural gas prices rose 1%.

Who’s Shorting Chesapeake: What We Can Infer from CHK Short Interest Trends
On July 21, 2017, the short interest ratio, or short interest as a percentage of float, for Chesapeake Energy (CHK) stock was ~23%.

The Word on the Street: What Analysts Are Saying about Rice Energy ahead of 1Q16 Results
About 73% of Street analysts rate Rice Energy a “buy,” while ~19% rate it a “hold,” and ~8% rate it a “sell.” The average broker target price is $18.93.

Natural Gas Prices Fall Ahead of Expiry
Natural gas futures contracts for October delivery fell by 1.04% on September 25, 2015. Natural gas prices fell due to oversupply concerns.

Cabot Oil & Gas: Short Interest Trends in Its Stock
On July 18, 2017, Cabot Oil & Gas’s (COG) short interest ratio was ~4.7%. At the beginning of the year, its short interest ratio was 4.2%.

Inventory Data Is Weighing on Natural Gas Prices
October natural gas futures contracts fell by 2% and settled at $2.64 per MMBtu (British thermal units in millions) on September 2, 2015.

Will NYMEX Natural Gas Cross $2.8 Next Week?
On July 26, 2018, natural gas’s implied volatility was 19.5%, ~2.5% below its 15-day moving average.

Could Oil’s Moves Influence Natural Gas–Weighted Stocks?
Range Resources and Antero Resources had the highest negative correlations with natural gas June futures over the past five trading sessions.

Futures Spread and the Natural Gas Market
On April 24, natural gas June 2018 futures closed at a premium of ~$0.2 to June 2019 futures. The difference is called the “futures spread.”

Natural Gas Prices Rise Due to Hot Weather Estimates
Natural gas prices rose for the sixth time in the last ten days. Prices rose by 0.05% more on the up days than on the down days.

Are Supply Concerns Rising for Natural Gas?
On April 3, 2018, natural gas May 2018 futures closed at a premium of $0.04 to May 2019 futures.

Natural Gas Prices Are Volatile Due to Inventory Report
Natural gas prices fell for the fifth time over the last ten days. Prices fell by 4.6% more on the average down-days than on the average up-days.

How’s Natural Gas Correlated to Crude Oil?
In the past year, the correlation rose between natural gas and crude oil. During August 2015 and December 2015, the 30-day correlation rose significantly.

Natural Gas’s Rise: Why Gas-Weighted Stocks Are Underperforming
Between March 20, 2017, and March 27, 2017, natural gas futures contracts for May 2017 rose 1%. The commodity saw the small gain due to slightly bullish inventory data.

Weather Plays a Vital Role in Driving Natural Gas Prices
The consensus of rising inventories for the week ending July 31, 2015, might put downward pressure on natural gas prices.

Factors Keeping US Crude Oil below the $70 Mark
US crude oil September futures closed at $68.69 per barrel on July 27—the fifth straight closing below $70.00 per barrel.

Five High-Dividend Stocks You Should Watch
Let’s take a look at five stocks that are trading with high dividend yields and the risks involved with each.

Why EIA Data Might Not Satisfy Natural Gas Bulls
In the week ending on December 28, the inventories spread was -17.2%.

Analyzing Natural Gas ETFs’ Returns Last Week
On November 23–30, the United States Natural Gas ETF (UNG) rose 2.6%, while the ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas ETF (BOIL) rose 5%.

Natural Gas Prices Are Volatile Due to the Weather Forecast
September natural gas futures trading in NYMEX fell by 0.53% on August 7. Natural gas prices fell due to oversupply concerns and the mild weather forecast.

Natural Gas Traders Should Stay Cautious of Oil Rigs
On December 29, the natural gas rig count was 88.7% below its record high of 1,606 in 2008. However, natural gas supplies have risen drastically since 2008.

Natural Gas Prices Rise Due to Warm Weather Estimates
September natural gas futures contracts rose by 1.32% on Tuesday on August 25, 2015. Natural gas prices rose due to warm weather estimates.

How Natural Gas Prices Have Supported Chesapeake Energy
2016 has been good for natural gas prices (UGAZ). Prices have risen ~34% year-over-year.

Warmer Weather Estimates Benefit Natural Gas Prices
October natural gas futures contracts trading in NYMEX rose by 2.41% on September 14. The rising demand due to warm weather estimates supported natural gas prices.

US Gas Fund (UNG) Rises in the Week Ended August 6
The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) is an ETF that tracks prompt natural gas futures. UNG shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange like company stock.

Natural Gas Prices Are Steady ahead of the Inventory Data
Mild weather could curb the cooling needs. As a result, the demand for natural gas could drop. This could be negative for natural gas prices.

Analyzing the Futures Spread and Natural Gas Prices
On December 24, the natural gas futures for February 2019 closed at a premium of ~$0.35 to the February 2020 futures.

Natural Gas Consumption Decreased in the Week Ending May 1
The EIA’s STEO was released on April 7. It forecasts that total natural gas consumption will average 76.3 Bcf/d in 2015 and 75.8 Bcf/d in 2016.

Natural Gas Prices Are Trading near the Support Level
Lower natural gas prices, demand from power plants, and warm weather could support natural gas prices. The next resistance is seen at $3 per MMBtu.

Futures Spread: Natural Gas Prices Might Be in Trouble
On December 31, the natural gas futures for February 2019 closed at a discount of ~$0.06 to the February 2020 futures.

Natural Gas Prices Rose Due to Weather Estimates
Natural gas futures contracts for December delivery rose by 2.8% on October 30. Natural gas prices rose for the second day due to the cold weather forecast.

Warm Weather Forecast Drives Natural Gas Prices for the Second Day
September natural gas futures contracts trading in NYMEX rose by 2.18% on August 4, 2015. Prices rose for the second day due to the warm weather forecast.

Natural Gas Prices Are Almost Flat ahead of Inventory Report
NYMEX-traded natural gas futures contracts for October fell by 0.48% and closed at $2.70 per MMBtu on September 1. Prices were almost flat due to oversupply concerns.

EQT: Analysts’ Recommendations for the Stock
For EQT (EQT), ~61% of the analysts rated the stock as a “buy,” while 39% rated it as a “hold.”

Weakest Upstream Stocks in the Week Ending September 28
Southwestern Energy (SWN) was the weakest upstream stock in the week ending September 28. Southwestern Energy fell 10.8% last week.

Bearish Weather Forecast Could Test Natural Gas Bulls Next Week
On October 25, natural gas’s implied volatility was 42.1%, which was ~8.2% above its 15-day moving average.

Crude Oil and Natural Gas on a Tear: Which Natural Gas Stocks are Gaining?
Between March 3, 2016, and November 6, 2017, natural gas active futures rose 91.2% from their 17-year low.

Where Natural Gas Could End Next Week
Natural gas futures are expected to close between $2.74 and $2.90 per MMBtu (million British thermal units) 68.0% of the time until September 21.

Is Oil Losing Its Grip on Natural Gas–Weighted Stocks?
Southwestern Energy had a correlation of 35.9% with US crude oil May futures on March 21–28, 2018.

Key for Investors: Natural Gas Prices and UNG Diverge
October natural gas futures contracts rose for the first time in the last six days. Natural gas prices rose slightly by 0.16% on September 22, 2015.

Why Natural Gas Has Fallen 10% on January 22
On January 22, natural gas February futures fell to an intraday low of $3.13 per MMBtu, which is ~10% below the last closing level.

Is It Time to Short Natural Gas?
On March 5, natural gas active futures were 3.7%, 15.4%, and 8.6% below their 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages.

Are Natural Gas–Weighted Stocks Underperforming Natural Gas?
From October 9–16, 2017, our list of natural gas–weighted stocks fell 2.4% compared to a 4.0% rise in natural gas’s (GASL) (GASX) November futures.

Will Natural Gas Rise This Week?
On April 18–26, natural gas active futures rose 1.8%. Natural gas to closed at $2.58 per MMBtu on April 26.

‘Death Cross’ for Natural Gas Prices
On February 25, natural gas’s 50-day moving average fell 0.7% below the 200-day moving average for the first time since July 3.

Gas-Weighted Stocks that Are More Inclined to Natural Gas
Except Cabot Oil & Gas (COG), all of the natural gas–weighted stocks on our list had correlations of over 34% with natural gas prices.

Natural Gas Prices Are Trading near the Key Support
Prices have been fluctuating over the last month. The rising natural gas inventory and warm weather estimates continue to influence natural gas prices.

Natural Gas Prices Rise: Almost Flat on Rising Demand Estimates
NYMEX-traded natural gas futures contracts rose by 0.18% on August 26. Natural gas prices rose for the second day due to the warm weather consensus.

Mixed Performance for Natural Gas ETFs in Week Ended October 29
For retail investors who don’t have easy access to the futures market, there are other safer low-cost avenues for betting on natural gas prices.

Chesapeake Energy’s Q2 2018 Results: Must-Knows
Chesapeake Energy (CHK) reported its second-quarter earnings today. The company reported revenue of ~$2.25 billion, narrowly missing analysts’ estimates.

Natural Gas Is Trading Flat due to a Warm Weather Forecast
Natural gas futures for May delivery settled unchanged at $2.51 per MMBtu on Tuesday, April 13, 2015. Warm weather estimates curbed the demand for natural gas.

Natural Gas Fell: Where Are Gas-Weighted Stocks Headed?
On March 3, 2016, natural gas futures touched a 17-year low of $1.64. From March 3 to October 24, 2016, natural gas rose 72.6% on a closing price basis.

Natural Gas Prices Are Trading within a Narrow Channel
The slowing natural gas inventory and warm weather could support natural gas prices. The nearest resistance for natural gas is seen at $3 per MMBtu.

What Are Analysts’ Recommendations for Chesapeake Energy?
Approximately 22% of analysts rate Chesapeake Energy (CHK) as a “buy” and 59% rate it as a “hold.” The remaining ~19% rate it as a “sell.”

US Natural Gas Production Flat in July, but Up Year over Year
Based on data from Bentek Energy, the EIA reported that total US natural gas production remained flat in the seven days leading up to September 30, 2015.

Natural Gas Prices Are Almost Flat Due to Slowing Demand
September natural gas futures contracts rose by 0.07% on August 11. Natural gas prices traded almost flat due to rising natural gas inventory estimates.

Natural Gas Prices Slump 9.4% for the Week
ETFs like the United States Natural Gas—UNG—ETF fell in the direction of natural gas prices on November 20, 2015. UNG fell by 4.7% on the day.

UNG Mirrors Natural Gas, XOP Disappoints in Week Ended July 23
XOP underperformed both natural gas and UNG throughout the week. XOP returned the least in the group toward the end of the week.

What to Expect from the Weather Forecast and Natural Gas Prices
On July 21, the EIA announced a 34 Bcf (billion cubic feet) addition to natural gas (UNG) (GASL) (GASX) (BOIL) inventory levels for the week ending July 15.

Natural Gas Prices Fall for the Fourth Day Due to Mild Weather
NYMEX-traded natural gas futures contracts for October delivery fell on September 18. The consensus of mild weather estimates pushed natural gas prices lower.

What Are Analysts Recommending for Chesapeake Energy Now?
Approximately 22% of analysts rate Chesapeake Energy (CHK) as a “buy,” while 59% rate it as a “hold.” The remaining ~19% rate it as a “sell.”

Chesapeake Energy Stock: Recent Short Interest Trends
The short interest as a percentage of float, or the short interest ratio, in Chesapeake Energy (CHK) stock was ~21.5% on October 20, 2017.

Futures Spread: Less Bullish Sentiments for Natural Gas
On October 16, the natural gas futures for November closed at a premium of ~$0.42 to the November 2019 futures.

Are Gas-Weighted Stocks Tracking the Fall in Natural Gas Prices?
Between September 1 and September 11, 2017, our collection of natural gas–weighted stocks fell 3.1%, while natural gas October futures fell 3.9%.

Why Oil Above $50 is a Concern for Natural Gas Bulls
The natural gas rig count The natural gas rig count rose by four to 190 in the week ended September 22, 2017. YoY (year-over-year), the natural gas rig count has more than doubled. However, the price of natural gas (BOIL) fell 2.6% YoY. Natural gas production The natural gas rig count has fallen 88.2% from […]

These Natural-Gas-Weighted Stocks Are Ignoring Crude and Natural Gas
Between September 25 and October 2, 2017, our list of natural-gas-weighted stocks rose 1.3% compared to a 2.4% fall in natural gas (FCG) (BOIL) November futures.

Natural Gas Prices Fell Due to the Warm Winter Weather Forecast
December natural gas futures contracts fell by 2.8% on November 2, 2015. Natural gas prices fell due to mild winter estimates and weak demand cues.

Natural Gas Prices: The Key Drivers
On May 28, natural gas July futures fell 1% and settled at $2.58 per MMBtu (million British thermal units).

Natural Gas Prices Rise from the Key Psychological Level
Natural gas futures contracts for October delivery rose for the second day. Natural gas prices have been in a narrow price channel of $2.65–$2.75 per MMBtu.

Week Ending October 8: UNG, Natural Gas Up, but XOP a Winner
The United States Natural Gas ETF (UNG), which tracks prompt natural gas futures, rose by 1.4% between October 2 and October 8, 2015.

What Boosted Antero’s Cash Flow So High This Year?
Antero Resources reported CFO of ~$1.7 billion in the first nine months of 2017, compared with ~$905.7 million in the first nine months of 2016.

What to Expect from Noble Energy’s 1Q16 Earnings
Noble Energy (NBL) will release its 1Q16 earnings on May 4, 2016. Its 1Q16 revenue estimate is ~$868.3 million.

Decoding US Natural Gas Inventories by Region Last Week
The EIA estimates that US natural gas inventories will be at 1,940 Bcf by the end of March 2017—20.0% higher than the five-year average.

Are Gas-Weighted Stocks Outperforming Natural Gas?
On March 3, 2016, natural gas futures touched a 17-year low of $1.64. From March 3 to December 19, 2016, natural gas rose 106.7% on a closing price basis.

Rice Energy’s Earnings Forecast: What to Expect for 1Q16
Rice Energy will release its 1Q16 earnings on May 4. The company’s 1Q16 revenue estimates stand at ~$197.5 million. Its revenue in 1Q15 was ~$109.5 million.

Range Resources: A Look at Its Institutional Holdings
Range Resources (RRC) reported adjusted EPS of -$0.07 in the third quarter. Let’s talk about institutional investor activity in RRC in the quarter.

A Way Forward for Chesapeake after Last Week’s Slide?
Last week, Chesapeake Energy stock (CHK) fell 15.9%, marking its fourth consecutive weekly decline. Here’s the outlook for this week.

US Natural Gas Futures Could Continue to Fall
Hedge funds’ net long positions in US natural gas futures (UGAZ) (UNG) and options contracts were at 5,318 for the week ending January 2, 2018.

Apple Buys iKinema—Is It Prepping for an AR Tech Battle?
Speculation is rife that Apple (AAPL) has acquired iKinema, a UK company that specializes in motion capture, games, and VR and AR.

Will Natural Gas Prices Rise Based on EIA Data?
Any rise less than ~42 Bcf could cause the inventories spread to expand more into the negative territory—a positive development for natural gas prices.