Energy stocks have soared — but there's still more upside ahead
That's according to ...
That's according to Bank of America analysts, who said valuations are still attractive even after the sector has seen a 38% rally year-to-date.
The researchers describe energy as the "pain trade," which refers to a directional bet that most investors have taken that ends up going the other way. In this case, investors betting that the energy rally has run out of steam are wrong, and there are more gains coming.
There are a few reasons why Bank of America is still bullish on energy through the rest of 2022:
The Ukraine war has made policy makers recognize the importance of domestic energy production and energy security.
The allocation of energy in the S&P 500 has doubled since 2020, and could rise further.
Cash yield will rise, and energy companies are expected to generate inflation-proof free cash flow yield of 15% this year.
US energy firms, European officials meet in Houston
Executives of US shale gas and liquefied natural gas companies,...
Executives of US shale gas and liquefied natural gas companies, including EQT Corp, Chesapeake Energy and EOG Resources, discussed options to increase US energy exports to Europe at a Wednesday meeting in Houston with officials from the UK, France, Germany, Bulgaria and other European countries. LNG export capacity will be limited in 2022, "but the opportunities in a few years are really terrific," said Fred Hutchison, CEO of trade group LNG Allies.
State regulators have modified the way Oklahoma storage tank owners and operators are to pay for tank...
State regulators have modified the way Oklahoma storage tank owners and operators are to pay for tank permit fees. Instead of accepting fees at the facility, Petroleum Storage Tank Division employees will accept credit cards and electronic payments.
Energy stocks have opened higher, lifted by rising oil...
Energy stocks have opened higher, lifted by rising oil and natural gas prices and continued inflation expectations and rotations out of growth and into value equities. The 10-year yield is back at 3-year highs, trading above 2.6%.
In sector news, Piper Sandler upgraded five separate E&Ps, along with TotalEnergies, and the bank also increased a number of price targets across its E&P coverage.
Oil prices remain firm, up over 1%, as global oil demand and tight supplies are expected to keep prices at elevated levels. Additionally, austere Covid-related shutdowns in China are expected to further limit near-term demand increases.
Natural gas futures are higher by nearly 2%, trading around $6.15, ahead of weekly inventory data. Analysts expect a draw of 28 bcf.
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