2026 Energy Outlook: Oil faces a surplus while AI fuels a natural gas boom. Read why analysts forecast a massive market divergence.

The Investment Committee give you their top stock picks for 2026.

Stocks are lower on the last day of the year, with all three major indexes in the red and heading into 2026 with 4-day losing streaks

U.S. electricity demand should rise sharply in the next decade, driven by grid electrification and the growth of data centers. Companies with extensive energy infrastructure are well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for energy.

CTRA, EQT and EE could shine long term as natural gas prices slump despite a large storage draw and steady LNG demand.

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Rising LNG exports and higher gas price forecasts point to a stronger outlook for natural-gas-focused companies EQT, AR, CRK as global demand shifts from oil.

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An insider is aggressively buying shares of this Texas-based LNG company after its recent plunge.

EQT shares have surged 23% in the past year as rising gas demand, stronger prices and robust free cash flows strengthen its near-term outlook.