Happy Monday! Sustained low oil prices are threatening U.S. drilling activity, as industry leaders warn that key shale fields may become uneconomical. Here’s how this could reshape the energy market — and what it means for investors. Also, take a look at these stocks steadily gaining momentum.

—Josh Enomoto

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MARKET RECAP

Last Week: Stocks climbed Friday as reduced government shutdown risks lifted sentiment, with all S&P 500 sectors finishing higher. Bond yields rose ahead of next week’s Fed meeting, where policymakers will update economic projections and rate expectations. Investors now focus on retail sales data and the Fed’s policy outlook for further market direction.

On Our Radar: Analysts will next turn to housing starts and building permits data for clues about economic stability. In the corporate arena, Tencent Music will release its earnings results before Tuesday’s opening bell.

TOP STORY

Oil Titan Harold Hamm Warns Drilling Could Stop If Oil Prices Remain Low: 'You Can't Drill, Baby, Drill'

Oil executives caution that prolonged price weakness could force companies to scale back drilling, adding uncertainty to future supply dynamics.

Here’s what that means for energy markets — and how investors should prepare.

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FIVE ZINGERS

Tail Winded: President Trump's trade war may end up penalizing Boeing and favoring Airbus. Read about the domino effect the underlying tariffs may have on the aircraft industry.

First Aid: Employees of JPMorgan Chase have lodged a lawsuit against the bank for exorbitant pricing of the company's prescription drug plan. Learn about the broader implications of this case.

First Coin: The official crypto of First Lady Melania Trump has incurred a significant drop from its peak. Learn about the shocking fall from grace.

Hype Train: Despite a show of support from the POTUS, Tesla has not enjoyed a sales uptick from the endorsement. Discover the unfavorable change that did occur.

Inside Baseball: Last week saw significant turmoil due to the Trump administration's trade war. Discover the winners and losers of the moment.

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5 Stocks Investors Secretly Monitor But Don’t Talk About Yet

Each week, Benzinga’s Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention.

Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless methods available to retail traders, the challenge often lies in sifting through the abundance of information to uncover new opportunities and understand why certain stocks should be of interest.

Alamos Gold (AGI): Another gold stock seeing increased attention from Benzinga readers during the week was Alamos Gold. The company recently reported a record 2024 performance and predicted that production growth will grow 24% annually through 2027 with continued expansion. The company's fourth-quarter earnings per share and revenue each beat Street consensus estimates. The company has now beaten earnings per share estimates in eight of the last 10 quarters and revenue estimates in seven of the last 10 quarters overall.

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