Shares of energy companies rose ahead of earnings in the sector.

Oil futures rose and are now up about 5% for the year to date. Murphy Oil rose ahead of its earnings report.

Integrated oil giants including Exxon Mobil and Chevron are set to report earnings next week. Some private-equity firms are pressing forward with investments in natural gas, betting that sustained demand for the fuel will trump opposition to expanding fossil-fuel infrastructure, The Wall Street Journal reported.


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