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  1. Oct 30, 2026, 11:41 AM ET · Market

    The United States Oil Fund shared its monthly account details for September 2026 with the SEC.

    Neutral

    USO issued its required monthly account statement, but the filing text gives no account results. It adds no clear reason to change the view of USO.

  2. Oct 30, 2026, 2:06 AM ET · Market

    Hillary Clinton is worried about Elon Musk's money helping Republican candidates before the midterm elections.

    Neutral

    The story mentions elevated gas prices and an overnight rise in USO. It gives no new information about the fund's business or what may move it next, so this does not change how we read USO.

  3. Oct 21, 2026, 2:07 AM ET · Market

    Kamala Harris says Trump's decisions are hurting our wallets and urges voters to pick leaders who care about people.

    Neutral

    The story links higher fuel costs to the Iran war but says prices may fall when it ends. It adds no new oil-market news, so USO's outlook is unchanged.

  4. Oct 20, 2026, 10:54 AM ET · Market

    Oil prices in the U.S. are dropping after a recent rise. What’s happening?

    Neutral

    United States Oil Fund faces oil-supply fears that can lift prices, but emergency releases and falling crude pull the other way. The story gives no clear change to its outlook.

  5. Oct 19, 2026, 7:29 AM ET · Opinion

    Peter Schiff says oil prices might jump to $150 after the elections, as current reserve releases are holding prices low.

    Neutral

    United States Oil Fund (USO) is tied to oil prices. A forecast of higher oil depends on reserve releases ending, so this story does not change its outlook.

  6. Oct 12, 2026, 5:48 PM ET · Market

    Gas prices dropped by 40 cents across the country, but experts say they could go back up soon.

    Neutral

    USO is an oil fund. Gas prices fell, but warnings about storms and political tensions leave this story without a clear change for the fund.

  7. Oct 12, 2026, 6:57 AM ET · Market

    An expert says Iran was being calm with Trump, but new attacks near Oman worry people about rising oil prices.

    Good for USO

    Threats to oil transfers could lift crude prices and help USO. Increased oil movement and reported talks about reopening the Strait temper that benefit.

  8. Sep 29, 2026, 2:26 PM ET · Market

    The United States Oil Fund (USO) dropped on Tuesday as oil prices fell due to Saudi Arabia restarting exports.

    Bad for USO

    USO is likely to face pressure as Saudi Arabia restarts Yanbu exports and Aramco routes more crude through Oman, easing worries about supply.

  9. Sep 29, 2026, 12:39 PM ET · Market

    United States Oil Fund, LP shares its monthly financial report for August 2026.

    Neutral

    USO issued its required monthly account statement, but the filing gives no figures from it. This routine report does not change the fund’s outlook.

  10. Sep 25, 2026, 5:32 PM ET · Deal

    United States Oil Fund, LP has made a big deal to buy The Marygold Companies, Inc. for cash.

    Neutral

    The proposed sale could change who controls the business behind USO, and the plan mentions refocusing it. No specific fund changes are described, so USO's outlook remains unchanged.

  11. Sep 22, 2026, 3:23 AM ET · Opinion

    Marjorie Taylor Greene supports Trump's plan to stop diesel exports, but an oil expert warns it could be harmful.

    Neutral

    USO also rose with oil futures, yet the diesel export discussion could alter demand patterns for oil products, so the report does not change USO's reading.

  12. Sep 18, 2026, 2:12 PM ET · Paperwork

    Japan's market is doing 81% better than the S&P 500, while the yen falls after a rate increase.

    Neutral

    The oil ETF is named as the popular oil vehicle, but the note contains no new oil-specific drivers, so USO's outlook is unchanged.

  13. Sep 15, 2026, 2:18 PM ET · Market

    The United States Oil Fund (USO) reached its highest price in a year because of supply problems.

    Good for USO

    USO hit a 52-week high after supply disruptions boosted prompt crude futures; that is a positive price move for the fund tied to tighter prompt markets.

  14. Sep 7, 2026, 3:43 AM ET · Market

    Energy Secretary Chris Wright believes gas prices are more likely to drop than rise, even after hitting record highs.

    Neutral

    The story cites an EPA waiver easing pump prices and also conflict-driven supply fears that lift crude, so the WTI tracker outlook is unchanged.

  15. Sep 1, 2026, 3:46 PM ET · Market

    Markets prepare for impact as oil prices surge and defense shares like Lockheed Martin and RTX Corp. decline following new U.S. strikes on Iran.

    Good for USO

    The U.S. military launched strikes on Iranian targets, causing Brent crude oil prices to spike to $95 per barrel, while defense stocks like Lockheed Martin and RTX Corp. experienced declines.

  16. Aug 27, 2026, 12:47 AM ET · Market

    Forecast indicates national average gas prices may dip under $4 per gallon by Labor Day, though it remains ‘Still…the Most Expensive…’

    Neutral

    The report notes crude and gas-price moves but offers no USO-specific fundamentals or clear directional evidence for the ETF.

  17. Aug 24, 2026, 12:34 AM ET · Market

    Iran asserts that the Strait of Hormuz will see no oil shipments due to Trump's economic sanctions, as a former general cautions that the U.S. has 'permanently' forfeited access to its bases.

    Good for USO

    Iran's warning that no oil will flow through the Strait of Hormuz amid U.S. economic restrictions raises concerns over potential disruptions in oil supply, which could lead to increased prices. This situation is critical as the Strait is a vital passage for global oil shipments, and any threat to its accessibility can have immediate repercussions on oil markets.

  18. Aug 13, 2026, 3:19 AM ET · Market

    US gasoline prices reach unprecedented heights for this time of year, exceeding $4 per gallon, according to analyst.

    Good for USO

    U.S. gasoline prices have reached their highest level ever recorded this late in the year, surpassing $4 per gallon, which is expected to drive increased interest and trading in energy-related assets like the USO ETF. This surge is attributed to ongoing tensions in the Middle East, particularly with Iran, which adds to the volatility in the energy markets.

  19. Aug 12, 2026, 2:40 AM ET · Market

    Conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz have been established by Iran’s new security chief Mohsen Razaei, who asserts that the "message is clear.

    Good for USO

    Iran's new security chief has set conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which is critical for global oil supply. This announcement has already led to a surge in oil prices, indicating a bullish outlook for oil-related investments, particularly the USO ETF.

  20. Aug 10, 2026, 12:39 AM ET · Market

    Concerns arise as an analyst indicates that Iran's demand for concessions jeopardizes the Hormuz Agreement, predicting a potential rise in gas prices while anticipating US oil reserves to remain above 275 million barrels.

    Good for USO

    The warning about Iran's demands for concessions over the Strait of Hormuz has raised concerns about potential increases in oil and gas prices. This uncertainty is likely to influence trading in oil-related assets, particularly the United States Oil Fund, which has already seen a price increase.

  21. Aug 5, 2026, 11:18 AM ET · Market

    Hormuz agreement may be finalized in 48 hours, according to Trump: Are prediction markets in agreement?

    Neutral

    President Trump announced that negotiations regarding the Strait of Hormuz are progressing and a deal could be reached within 48 hours. This news has the potential to positively impact oil supply and prices, making it a significant catalyst for related stocks like USO.