EQT and Range Resources Are Merging: Is It Time to Buy the New U.S. Natural Gas Titan?

EQT will acquire Range Resources in an all-stock deal valued at $13 billion, creating the largest U.S. natural gas producer with combined enterprise value exceeding $50 billion. The merger is expected to close in Q1 2027 and will generate $325 million in annual corporate/operational cost savings plus $300 million from post-production optimization. With strong natural gas demand from AI infrastructure and data centers, EQT stock trading at an 11% free-cash-flow yield presents an attractive investment opportunity.

10/29/2026, 11:45 AM • The Motley Fool

Breakfast News: Delivery King Eyes Grocery Carts

DoorDash is in talks to acquire Instacart for approximately $17 billion to expand into grocery delivery and compete with Walmart and Amazon. Meta is raising $35 billion through a stock sale to fund its massive AI infrastructure investments, with Nvidia investing $3 billion in the offering. Brazilian political uncertainty caused selloffs in MercadoLibre and Nu Holdings due to concerns about government spending and currency weakness. Several major companies report earnings this week including Visa, Enphase Energy, and NXP Semiconductors.

10/27/2026, 7:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Why Range Resources Stock Surged Today

Range Resources stock jumped nearly 18% after announcing an all-stock acquisition deal by EQT, creating a natural gas giant valued at over $50 billion. The merged company expects $325 million in annual cost savings and $20 billion in free cash flow over five years, positioning it to capitalize on rising LNG demand in Asia and Europe, plus growing natural gas demand from AI data centers.

10/26/2026, 6:27 PM • The Motley Fool

EQT Is Building a $50 Billion Natural Gas Giant as AI Power Demand Surges

EQT is acquiring Range Resources in an all-stock deal to create a $50 billion natural gas giant, positioning itself as the largest U.S. gas producer with over 9 Bcfe/d production capacity. The merger is driven by surging AI data center power demand, with EQT strategically locking in long-term supply agreements at premium prices. However, the company faces risks from potential AI infrastructure slowdown.

10/26/2026, 10:45 AM • The Motley Fool

Breakfast News: Week in Review

Meta, SpaceX, and Tesla posted strong revenue but are spending heavily on AI infrastructure with uncertain cash flow outcomes. Walmart opened AI shopping to approved agents while Amazon blocked them. Salesforce acquired Braze for a 58% premium but analysts expect modest returns. Netflix and Intuitive Surgical face pricing power challenges. Old-economy companies like Cisco, Corning, and EQT benefit from AI buildout demand.

10/23/2026, 7:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Breakfast News: A $5.7 Billion Flex or Genius?

Salesforce acquires Braze for $5.7 billion to strengthen its marketing capabilities, with Braze stock jumping 50%. Netflix faces growth challenges with slowing revenue and weak ad performance. SpaceX beats expectations with 161% revenue growth, while Intuitive Surgical falls despite beating estimates due to cooling U.S. procedure growth. Tesla, Meta, and IBM report earnings with major capital spending decisions in focus. EQT continues steady cash flow growth as a natural gas producer.

10/21/2026, 7:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Forget LNG Exporters: EQT Is the Natural Gas Stock I'd Buy Today

EQT Corporation is recommended as a superior natural gas investment compared to LNG exporters. Unlike LNG terminal operators who lock in long-term contracts, EQT has greater upside potential through its integrated gas production model, ownership of midstream infrastructure including the Mountain Valley Pipeline, and exposure to both LNG markets and AI-driven power demand. The company offers better free cash flow durability at lower gas prices while capitalizing on premium market access.

09/28/2026, 11:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Americold Successfully Closes $1.3 Billion North American Cold Storage Joint Venture with EQT

Americold Realty Trust completed its joint venture with EQT's Active Core Infrastructure fund, with EQT acquiring a 70% stake in a portfolio of 12 temperature-controlled warehouse facilities valued at $1.3 billion. Americold received approximately $1.1 billion in net cash proceeds, which will be used to repay debt and strengthen its balance sheet. The partnership is positioned as a long-term platform for growth in the North American cold storage sector.

08/31/2026, 4:45 PM • GlobeNewswire

2 Energy Stocks With More Hype Than Fundamentals Right Now

The article examines two energy stocks where investor enthusiasm may be outpacing fundamentals. Oklo, a pre-revenue nuclear reactor company, has a $7.5B valuation based entirely on future potential with no commercial operations until 2028. EQT, the largest U.S. natural gas producer, is executing well operationally but faces headwinds from commodity pricing dynamics and increasing domestic supply that could limit earnings growth despite production increases.

08/06/2026, 8:05 PM • The Motley Fool

8 Undervalued Stocks That Fit Warren Buffett’s Value Investing Playbook

Warren Buffett warns that attractive valuations are increasingly difficult to find as speculation overshadows long-term investing in markets near record highs. However, opportunities remain for disciplined investors. Eight US stocks that have fallen 40-48% year-to-date are identified as undervalued by 24-63% based on InvestingPro Fair Value estimates, with analyst upside projections of 23-86%, including EQT and Expedia.

07/16/2026, 8:16 AM • Investing

The 22nd Annual Energy Innovations: LDC Gas Forum Rockies & West takes place in San Diego, CA, August 10 – 12, 2026

The 22nd annual Energy Innovations: LDC Gas Forum Rockies & West will convene 250+ natural gas industry professionals in San Diego to address critical issues in U.S. Rockies and West natural gas markets. Key topics include natural gas demand from AI data centers, LNG exports, midstream infrastructure constraints, gas/electric coordination, and policy developments. The event features keynote speakers from Shell Energy North America and Kinder Morgan, along with panel discussions from industry leaders.

07/07/2026, 1:58 PM • GlobeNewswire

1 Relatively Unknown Energy Stock You Won't Want to Miss

EQT, a natural gas producer in the Appalachian Basin, has declined 15.1% in one month due to falling natural gas prices and rising inventories. However, the article argues the stock may be oversold, highlighting the company's operational efficiency, debt reduction from $7.7B to $5.7B, reintegration of its Equitrans midstream unit, and potential upside from AI-driven data center demand in the Northeast Corridor.

06/21/2026, 4:05 PM • The Motley Fool

9 Stocks Offering Up to 46% Upside Despite a Hawkish Fed

Following the FOMC meeting led by Kevin Warsh, the Federal Reserve signaled a hawkish stance with nine policymakers now expecting rate hikes by end of 2026, contrary to earlier expectations. The Fed raised its inflation outlook to 3.6% and left rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%. The article identifies nine U.S. stocks with strong fundamentals, free cash flow yields above 5%, and EPS growth exceeding 10% that are well-positioned to navigate a higher-rate environment, offering upside potential of 27-46%.

06/18/2026, 2:02 PM • Investing

9 Stocks Offering Up to 46% Upside Despite a Hawkish Fed

Following the FOMC meeting led by new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, the Federal Reserve signaled a hawkish stance with nine policymakers now expecting rate hikes by end of 2026, contrary to earlier expectations. The Fed raised its inflation outlook to 3.6% and left rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%. Markets fell sharply with the Nasdaq down 1.34% and S&P 500 down 1.21%. The article identifies nine U.S. stocks with strong fundamentals, free cash flow yields above 5%, and upside potential of 27-46% that are well-positioned to navigate a higher-rate environment.

06/18/2026, 7:38 AM • Investing

9 Stocks Offering Up to 46% Upside Despite a Hawkish Fed

Following the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance with nine policymakers now expecting rate hikes by end of 2026, the article identifies nine U.S. stocks with strong fundamentals suited to a higher-rate environment. These stocks offer 27-46% upside potential and feature EPS growth of 16-690%, free cash flow yields above 5%, and solid balance sheets. The article highlights EQT Corporation and Futu Holdings as examples of companies positioned to benefit from elevated interest rates.

06/18/2026, 4:44 AM • Investing