Shares of oil and gas companies are trading higher amid a rise in crude after reports suggesting that Saudi Aramco deferred and cancelled some September crude cargoes meant for European refiners after the closure of its East-West pipeline to the Red Sea. Also, ongoing Saudi strikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels and a tight global diesel market are helping to support crude prices.

APA Corporation Announces Additional 40M Share Buyback Authorization

Shares of oil and gas exploration and production companies are trading lower as API data indicating a U.S. crude inventory weekly increase and EIA data showing that gasoline and distillate stored volumes grew since last week are pressuring stocks that have heavier exposure to the North American physical energy market. Also, reports suggesting Saudi Arabia is making efforts to get crude exports moving are dampening oil prices.

Stock of the Day: Did APA Corporation Break Major Resistance?

APA shares may have broken longstanding $45 resistance, a bullish signal suggesting sellers are exhausted and a new uptrend could begin.

10-Year Yield Tops 5%, Oil Storms Past $105: Stock Market Today

The 10-year Treasury yield broke 5% for the first time since 2007 as WTI surged past $105 on Saudi pipeline outages, pressuring stocks ahead of the Fed.

Shares of oil and gas related-companies are lower following reports suggesting that Saudi Arabia is attempting to restore crude oil exports quickly through pipeline repairs and ship-to-ship transfers. Also, API and EIA data indicated weekly U.S. crude and distillate inventory growth, further pressuring the oil price.

Oil Prices Are Climbing, Yet These 3 Energy Stocks Yield 3%+

Oil prices have climbed to three-month highs due to Middle East tensions and disrupted Gulf crude flows. For investors seeking energy exposure without relying solely on oil price appreciation, dividend-paying energy stocks like Kinder Morgan, Chevron, and Canadian Natural Resources offer recurring income and diversified cash flows with yields above 3%.