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Monday Sector Leaders: Oil & Gas Exploration & Production, Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing Stocks

Ryan Ashford 1 min read  ·  July 13, 2026
Monday Sector Leaders: Oil & Gas Exploration & Production, Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing Stocks

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In trading on Monday, oil & gas exploration & production shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 3.6%. Leading the group were shares of EP Energy, up about 12.5% and shares of Energy XXI up about 12% on the day.

Also showing relative strength are oil & gas refining & marketing shares, up on the day by about 2% as a group, led by Clean Energy Fuels, trading higher by about 9% and CVR Refining, trading up by about 8.8% on Monday.

Monday Sector Leaders: Oil & Gas Exploration & Production, Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing Stocks


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Ryan covers global equity markets, interest rate cycles, and the macro forces reshaping capital flows. Before Eagle One, he spent a decade at institutional trading desks writing cross-asset research for fund managers. His work translates complex monetary signals into clear investor decisions.

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