Happy Friday! The energy sector is back in the spotlight after a sudden spike in oil prices. Which energy players are poised to benefit the most? Click here to find out.

Also, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s stock moves are making waves again both on Wall Street and in Washington, D.C. Read on to see where smart money in Congress might be heading next and which picks are making headlines.

Earnings: Ford surprised investors with its latest quarterly results announcement, including pausing the production of the best-selling EV pickup. Here are all the details.

Benzinga Survey: In yesterday’s poll, 74% of RTB readers predicted Intel would beat estimates, with 26% expecting the company to miss. The company ended up topping Wall Street estimates.

Next up: Waste Management reports after the bell Monday. Will they beat estimates? Vote now.

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• MARKET HISTORY

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Trump's Sanctions On Russia Spark Oil Rally: 10 Energy Stocks Take Off

Oil’s not the only thing heating up — the markets are too. President Trump’s latest sanctions on Russia’s energy giants have reignited the oil markets and brought energy stocks back to life.

With oil up more than 5% already after touching a 5-month low just a few days ago, could this be the spark that powers the next big run? Here’s a look at 10 energy stocks to put on your watchlist that are leading the charge.

Turn CPI Volatility And Earnings Reactions Into Opportunity

The next few days could set the tone for the rest of Q4 as Friday’s CPI collides with Big Tech earnings and a pivotal Fed meeting next week. Benzinga Pro gives you the breaking headlines, real-time analysis and AI-driven tools to spot high-probability trades before momentum takes off. Discover the setups others miss with two weeks of free access.

Yesterday: U.S. indexes finished higher Thursday driven by tech stocks, which helped the tech-heavy Nasdaq outperform thanks to AI heavyweights Nvidia and Oracle. Optimism in the sector helped offset cautious trading ahead of this morning’s much-delayed September consumer price index report, which investors view as the final key data point before next week’s Federal Reserve meeting. Oil prices also moved higher after Washington announced new sanctions on major Russian energy firms, adding to geopolitical tensions. Meanwhile, early third-quarter earnings have been stronger than expected, with about 82% of S&P 500 companies topping forecasts and overall profits projected to rise 8.7% year over year.

On Our Radar: With the government shutdown delaying key reports, Wall Street continues to focus on earnings with all eyes on Waste Management (WM) and NXP Semiconductors (NXPI), which will report after the market close on Monday.

The energy sector (XLE) soared after a wave of sanctions targeted Russia’s oil giants, sparking a huge rebound in crude prices and lifting energy companies. Meanwhile, shares of Molina Healthcare (MOH), Southwest Airlines (LUV) and T-Mobile (TMUS) tanked. But those weren’t the only companies making big moves. Here’s a look at some of the biggest winners and losers on Thursday.

Discover how the market is moving with our interactive heatmap. Filter by market cap, or click on any box to explore specific sectors or assets in more detail.

Ark Moves: Cathie Wood has been buying and selling some surprising names. Click to see the full list of Ark’s trades and discover what these moves could mean for your portfolio.

‘Ford Focus’: Ford topped Wall Street earnings estimates, but the company is hitting the brakes on its best-selling electric pickup truck (F-150 Lightning EV). Read on to see why and what that means for the future of EVs.

AT&Tastic: AT&T reported earnings that topped Wall Street’s estimates. Click to see how the telecom giant is leveraging its partnerships to boost revenue and what it means for the road ahead.

Short Squeeze Shakeup: Beyond Meat’s stock skyrocketed over 700% in just a couple of days and is now crashing back down. What triggered the frenzy, could it repeat and what other stock could be next? Read on to find out.

Signals: Novo Nordisk may be down this year, but shares are flashing a bullish signal for options traders. Check out this setup.

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On This Day In 2008…

During the peak of the global financial crisis, the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) — also known as Wall Street’s "fear gauge” — reached an intraday high of 89.53, marking the highest level ever recorded. This surge in the VIX reflected extreme investor anxiety and market turmoil. The VIX closed at 79.13 on that day, and it remained above 50 for 15 consecutive sessions, signaling sustained market stress. The next highest reading came in March 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the VIX hit a high of 85.47.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Ultimately, nothing should be more important to investors than the ability to sleep soundly at night.“

— Seth Klarman

Marjorie Taylor Greene Buys 6 Stocks And Bitcoin ETF: Here's Her Latest Shopping List

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s latest stock buys — including a Bitcoin ETF and several tech giants — have captured the attention of not only Washington D.C., but Wall Street as well.

With big portfolio returns, as well as the controversy around her purchases, the congresswoman offers a peek at where smart money in Congress might be heading next. See which picks are drawing the most attention.

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