Oil Markets Are Still on Edge After Months of Conflict. Here's What the Recent Escalation Between Iran and Israel Could Mean for Investors in 2026.

Oil markets remain volatile following escalated missile exchanges between Iran and Israel. The Strait of Hormuz, through which one-fifth of global oil supply passes, faces disruption with prediction markets assigning a 66% likelihood it won't return to normal until January. WTI crude oil trades around $91.38 per barrel. While Trump seeks to de-escalate tensions and reach a nuclear agreement, elevated oil prices could persist, potentially driving inflation and prompting Federal Reserve interest rate hikes that could negatively impact markets.

06/08/2026, 5:02 PM • The Motley Fool

Liberty Energy's CFO Sold Nearly 17,000 Shares

Liberty Energy's CFO Michael Stock sold 16,665 shares worth approximately $496,000 on June 1-2, 2026, reducing his direct holdings by 2.1%. The sale was executed through a prearranged 10b5-1 trading plan, making it difficult to draw meaningful conclusions about insider sentiment. Despite strong year-over-year stock performance of 130.6%, first-quarter revenue growth remained modest at 2%.

06/07/2026, 11:38 AM • The Motley Fool

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

Why Liberty Energy Stock Skyrocketed This Week

Liberty Energy (LBRT) stock surged 24.5% this week after reporting Q1 earnings and sales that beat Wall Street expectations. The company posted adjusted EPS of $0.06, crushing analyst estimates of a $0.14 loss, and reported $1.02 billion in sales, up 4.4% year-over-year. Management provided optimistic forward guidance for Q2 with expected high-single-digit revenue growth and improved profitability.

04/26/2026, 6:30 AM • The Motley Fool

EnerCom Announces Initial List of Presenting Companies for the 31st Annual Energy Investment Conference to be held August 17-19, 2026, in Denver, Colorado

EnerCom announced the initial list of presenting companies for its 31st annual Energy Investment Conference scheduled for August 17-19, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. The conference will feature over 70 companies from the oil and gas and energy transition sectors, attracting more than 1,000 attendees including institutional investors, analysts, and industry professionals. The event includes presentations, one-on-one meetings, and networking opportunities for investment professionals.

03/19/2026, 11:47 AM • Benzinga

This Energy Services Stock Up Nearly 100% Got a $36 Million Institutional Bet Last Quarter

Goodlander Investment Management made a significant $36 million investment in Liberty Energy (LBRT) by purchasing 1.95 million shares in Q4 2025, making it a top-5 holding in their portfolio. Liberty Energy shares have surged 96% over the past year, driven by strong revenue of $4 billion and $148 million in net income in 2025, with the company expanding into distributed power solutions for data centers and industrial users.

03/10/2026, 8:12 PM • The Motley Fool

Should You Invest $1,000 in Oklo Right Now? 3 Things to Know First

Oklo, a pre-revenue advanced fission reactor company, surged 238% in 2025 and currently trades at $63.81 with an $11B market cap. The company has binding agreements with major partners like Meta and Siemens Energy, with first reactor deployments expected in 2027. While awaiting NRC licensing approval, Oklo presents high-risk, high-reward potential for patient investors with strong risk tolerance.

02/20/2026, 11:13 PM • The Motley Fool

Should You Invest $1,000 in Oklo Right Now?

Oklo, a pre-revenue nuclear microreactor company, has experienced extreme volatility in 2025, soaring over 700% before falling 57% from its October peak to $83/share. While the bull case centers on AI's power demands and Oklo's innovative Aurora reactor design, the bear case highlights the company's lack of commercial revenue, regulatory approval, and $13B valuation that appears disconnected from near-term fundamentals. The article recommends treating a $1,000 investment as high-risk capital you can afford to lose.

12/21/2025, 12:23 PM • The Motley Fool

If You'd Invested $1,000 in Oklo Stock Last Year, Here's How Much Money You'd Have Today

Oklo, a small modular reactor developer, has seen significant stock growth in the past year, with a $1,000 investment in August 2024 growing to $9,929. The company is focusing on nuclear energy for data centers and has partnerships with major providers.

08/25/2025, 2:30 PM • The Motley Fool

EnerCom Announces Andrew Rapp, Senior Advisor in the U.S. Department of Energy, as Keynote Speaker on August 18th at EnerCom's 30th Anniversary Energy Investment Conference

EnerCom will host its 30th Anniversary Energy Investment Conference from August 17-20, 2025, featuring Andrew Rapp, Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of Energy, as the keynote speaker. The conference will bring together energy companies, investors, and industry professionals to discuss operational and financial strategies.

08/06/2025, 2:14 PM • Benzinga

EnerCom Announces Liberty Energy and Baker Hughes as Keynote Speakers at the 30th Annual EnerCom Denver - The Energy Investment Conference

EnerCom, Inc. announced that Ron Gusek, CEO of Liberty Energy, and Amerino Gatti, Executive Vice President of Oilfield Services & Equipment for Baker Hughes, will be keynote speakers at the 30th annual EnerCom Denver - The Energy Investment Conference.

06/19/2025, 11:23 AM • Benzinga