Oil stocks are the biggest surprise of 2026 so far.<br />After years of underperformance, energy shares surged following geopolitical shockwaves tied to Venezuela and renewed U.S. access to the world’s largest oil reserves.<br /><br />Chevron, Exxon, ConocoPhillips, Halliburton, and Marathon Petroleum rallied as investors focused on infrastructure rebuilding, service contracts, and first-mover advantages — even as analysts warn of long-term price pressure.<br /><br />This rally isn’t about oil prices alone.<br />It’s about geopolitics, energy security, and who controls supply.
