APA Corporation Advances Alaska Position with Strategic Acquisition

APA Corporation announced an agreement to acquire Savant Alaska, LLC for approximately $70 million upfront plus contingent payments. The acquisition includes the Badami facility (40,000 bpd capacity), Nutaaq Pipeline (80,000 bpd capacity), and approximately 104,000 gross acres on Alaska's eastern North Slope. The deal is expected to enhance development flexibility, accelerate project timelines, and lower future costs, with closing anticipated by year-end 2026.

06/10/2026, 7:00 AM • Benzinga

EnerCom Announces Premier Networking Events for the 31st Annual Energy Investment Conference, Including Monday Charity Golf Tournament, Monday VIP Welcome Mixer, and Tuesday Casino Night

EnerCom announces the 31st annual Energy Investment Conference scheduled for August 17-19, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. The event will feature over 70 companies presenting across oil and gas, midstream, energy transition, and emerging technology sectors, with networking opportunities including a charity golf tournament, VIP mixer, and casino night. The conference attracts over 1,000 in-person attendees including institutional investors, family offices, and industry professionals.

05/21/2026, 2:12 PM • Benzinga

APA Corporation Declares Cash Dividend on Common Shares

APA Corporation's board of directors has declared a regular cash dividend of 25 cents per share on common stock, payable on August 21, 2026, to shareholders of record as of July 22, 2026.

05/20/2026, 4:15 PM • Benzinga

Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program Opens U.S. Applications for 2026-2027 Planting Season

Apache Corporation announced the opening of applications for its 2026-2027 Tree Grant Program on May 18, 2026. The program, which has donated over 5 million trees since 2005 to more than 1,000 nonprofit organizations and government agencies across its U.S. operating areas in Alaska, Louisiana, and Texas, continues its environmental stewardship efforts. Last season, Apache donated over 16,000 trees to 14 nonprofit partners. The application deadline is July 31, 2026.

05/18/2026, 1:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Venture Global, Alcoa, And LyondellBasell Are Among Top 10 Large-Cap Losers Last Week (April 13-April 17): Are the Others in Your Portfolio?

Large-cap stocks experienced broad selling pressure during the week of April 13-17, 2026, with ten major companies declining significantly. Venture Global fell 14.09% following a JP Morgan downgrade, Alcoa dropped 10.23% on weak Q1 results and asset sale news, and LyondellBasell slumped 13.93%. Other notable decliners included Dow Inc. (11.08%), Equinor (10.86%), APA Corporation (9.8%), and CNH Industrial (7.99%), driven by factors ranging from leadership changes to tariff-related supply chain concerns.

04/19/2026, 9:15 AM • Benzinga

Markets Shatter Records As Iran Opens Strait of Hormuz: This Week On Wall Street

Following Iran's agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz and cease using it as a weapon, markets surged to historic records. Oil prices plunged 15% to $80/barrel, the S&P 500 crossed 7,100 for the first time, and the Nasdaq 100 extended a 13-day winning streak. Energy stocks fell sharply while growth and crypto stocks rallied strongly on reduced inflation concerns.

04/17/2026, 4:15 PM • Benzinga

S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Russell 2000 Smash Records As Hormuz Reopens: What's Moving Markets Friday?

U.S. stock markets surged to all-time highs on Friday following Iran's announcement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for commercial vessels. Crude oil prices crashed over 10%, easing stagflation concerns. The S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Russell 2000 all hit record highs, with the Nasdaq extending its winning streak to 13 sessions. Airlines and travel stocks rallied on lower fuel costs, while energy and chemical stocks declined sharply due to plummeting oil prices.

04/17/2026, 1:05 PM • Benzinga

Iran Declares Strait Of Hormuz Open To All Vessels: Crude Plunges 14%, Airlines And Cruise Stocks Soar

Iran's Foreign Minister announced the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to all commercial vessels during the ceasefire, causing crude oil to plunge 14% to $81/barrel. Airlines and cruise lines surged as fuel costs declined, while energy and chemical companies fell sharply. The S&P 500 reached record highs with the Nasdaq 100 on its 13th consecutive gaining session.

04/17/2026, 9:56 AM • Benzinga

Oil Above $90, Pump Above $4 — And 7 Energy Stocks Still Trading At A Wide Discount

Seven major energy stocks are trading at historically low valuations (7x-11x forward P/E) despite oil prices above $90/barrel due to the Strait of Hormuz crisis. The sector has underperformed crude oil gains, creating a potential opportunity if the supply disruption persists, though risks remain if a ceasefire rapidly brings prices back down to $65-70.

04/16/2026, 11:26 AM • Benzinga

3 Surprising S&P 500 Outperformers of 2026

Energy sector stocks have emerged as unexpected S&P 500 outperformers in 2026, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Valero Energy, LyondellBasell, and APA Corporation have gained 44%, 66%, and 60% respectively year-to-date, benefiting from disrupted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Recent pullbacks following ceasefire announcements may present entry opportunities for investors.

04/14/2026, 1:15 PM • Investing

Oil Up 84%, Bitcoin Down 23%: Q1 2026 Turns The Playbook Upside Down

Q1 2026 marked a dramatic market shift with oil surging 84% while Bitcoin plummeted 23%, signaling a rotation away from mega-cap growth toward real assets and energy. AI infrastructure plays like SanDisk and Lumentum soared on strong demand, while richly valued software and speculative growth stocks faced significant de-rating. The quarter demonstrated that traditional hedges and narratives are no longer reliable, with cash flow and tangible assets becoming increasingly important.

04/02/2026, 10:34 AM • Benzinga

Qatar LNG Blown Offline, U.S. Gas Stocks Ignite

Iran's missile strikes on Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG hub have triggered a significant rally in U.S. natural gas stocks. The disruption is being treated as a structural regime shift rather than a temporary outage, benefiting U.S. LNG exporters and upstream producers. Cheniere Energy surged 12% this week, while NextDecade jumped 26% as buyers seek to diversify away from Middle Eastern gas supplies.

03/20/2026, 4:18 PM • Benzinga

Nasdaq Texas Launches with Inaugural Dual Listings

Nasdaq Texas officially launched as a dual listing exchange on March 5, 2026, with SEC approval of its listing rules. The exchange, domiciled in Texas, allows U.S. public companies to leverage Texas' business-friendly environment while maintaining access to Nasdaq's global platform and technology. Five companies completed the inaugural dual listing cohort, and Nasdaq Inc. itself dual listed on the new exchange to demonstrate confidence in the platform.

03/05/2026, 2:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

APA Corporation Declares Cash Dividend on Common Shares

APA Corporation's board of directors has declared a regular cash dividend of 25 cents per share on common stock, payable on May 22, 2026, to stockholders of record as of April 22, 2026.

02/05/2026, 4:15 PM • Benzinga

Trump's Sanctions On Russia Spark Oil Rally: 10 Energy Stocks Take Off

U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on Russia's largest oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil, causing oil prices to jump over 5% and triggering a rally in energy stocks, with potential global market implications.

10/23/2025, 9:07 AM • Benzinga