Energy stocks (XOM, CVX et al.) – The underestimated safe haven in times of AI uncertainty and geopolitical tensions!

Energy stocks offer the lowest correlation to the overall market and are a good hedge against AI-driven tech uncertainty!
Leonid Kulikov
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L. Kulikov
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Energy stocks are experiencing a remarkable renaissance in 2026 – and I see much more in it than just a short-term rotation. With an increase of 20% this year, while the S&P 500 is only up 2%, the sector signals a fundamental reassessment. What particularly convinces me here: Energy cannot be replaced by chatbots and has the lowest correlation to the overall market – a perfect diversifier in the uncertain times we are experiencing day by day. The investment thesis is supported by several structural trends. First: Geopolitical tensions...

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