State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF

XLE

Market cap $38.5B

Wall Street sees more gains ahead for companies that can help protect against future energy shocks like this one.

Since the start of Operation Epic Fury at the end of February, Brent crude oil prices have risen as high as $150 a barrel as the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed by Iran.  Panic over supply is driving energy prices higher, and consumers are experiencing it at the pump with soaring gasoline prices.

Whenever a market pro makes a bold call on television, it can be tempting to try to follow him to get a leg up over the crowd.

As the conflict in Iran continues longer than the timeframe previously outlined by the Trump administration, investors are weighing longer-term impacts to the U.S. economy and markets. Amplify ETFs CEO Christian Magoon and MFS head of ETF capital markets Jamie Harrison join CNBC's Dominic Chu on “ETF Edge” to discuss how traders are handling the volatility.

With the VIX sitting near 19 after a sharp pullback from a March spike above 31, and the Fed holding rates steady at 3.75% after cutting 75 basis points over the prior year, the equity market backdrop in April 2026 sits in ambiguous territory.

Amplify ETFs CEO Christian Magoon joins CNBC's 'Halftime Report' to discuss the biggest ETF trends amid the Iran War and higher oil prices as investors position for the volatility.

The 2026 market has turned dividend investing upside down. SCHD is surging while the S&P 500 stumbles, and most investors have no idea how to position themselves. There is one non-negotiable rule for retiring on dividends that filters out dividend traps before they blow up your income, and it's more critical today than it has ever been.

Oil price remains the critical global economic proxy, with current Middle East disruptions driving exceptional volatility and supply uncertainty. Shut-ins of 7.5–9.1 million b/d and Strait of Hormuz closures could push WTI and Brent higher.

Energy risks remain elevated despite ceasefire hopes, with supply constraints likely to support prices. Here are some ETFs to watch.

As Europe confronts a new energy crisis, we explore key measures to strengthen energy security beyond simply lowering energy bills, and the potential implications for business leaders. Europe now relies on a wider range of suppliers, but paradoxically, the new geopolitical situation still leaves Europe vulnerable.