{
  "id": 2564302,
  "title": "Best Energy Stocks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/best-energy-stocks",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-22T11:12:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Benzinga",
    "slug": "benzinga",
    "url": "https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-energy-stocks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The energy stocks sector comprises companies involved in production, exploration, refining, or transportation of fuels like coal, oil, and gas. These firms often work on drilling equipment and energy services. Notable companies include Exxon Mobil, Marathon Petroleum, Chevron Corp., and ConocoPhillips. The Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) has significantly outperformed the market, delivering a 12-month return of 93.61%, surpassing the S&P 500's 23.88% return.",
  "summary": "The post Best Energy Stocks by Ryan Peterson appeared first on Benzinga . Visit Benzinga to get more great content like this. The energy stocks sector is made up of companies that are highly involved in activities relating to the production, exploration, refining, or transportation of consumable fuels, such as coal, oil, and gas. These companies often engage in activities relating to constructing…",
  "key_points": [
    "Energy stocks sector includes production, exploration, refining, transportation firms.",
    "Exxon Mobil, Marathon Petroleum, Chevron Corp., ConocoPhillips are notable companies.",
    "Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) outperformed market with 93.61% return in 12 months."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}