Warren Buffett warns that attractive valuations are increasingly difficult to find as speculation overshadows long-term investing in markets near record highs. However, opportunities remain for disciplined investors. Eight US stocks that have fallen 40-48% year-to-date are identified as undervalued by 24-63% based on InvestingPro Fair Value estimates, with analyst upside projections of 23-86%, including EQT and Expedia.

The 22nd annual Energy Innovations: LDC Gas Forum Rockies & West will convene 250+ natural gas industry professionals in San Diego to address critical issues in U.S. Rockies and West natural gas markets. Key topics include natural gas demand from AI data centers, LNG exports, midstream infrastructure constraints, gas/electric coordination, and policy developments. The event features keynote speakers from Shell Energy North America and Kinder Morgan, along with panel discussions from industry leaders.

EQT, a natural gas producer in the Appalachian Basin, has declined 15.1% in one month due to falling natural gas prices and rising inventories. However, the article argues the stock may be oversold, highlighting the company's operational efficiency, debt reduction from $7.7B to $5.7B, reintegration of its Equitrans midstream unit, and potential upside from AI-driven data center demand in the Northeast Corridor.

Following the FOMC meeting led by Kevin Warsh, the Federal Reserve signaled a hawkish stance with nine policymakers now expecting rate hikes by end of 2026, contrary to earlier expectations. The Fed raised its inflation outlook to 3.6% and left rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%. The article identifies nine U.S. stocks with strong fundamentals, free cash flow yields above 5%, and EPS growth exceeding 10% that are well-positioned to navigate a higher-rate environment, offering upside potential of 27-46%.

Value investor John Dorfman highlights five underperforming stocks that have remained flat over the past year but show promise for future growth. These 'Do-Nothing Club' stocks include Raymond James Financial, Gentex Corp, EQT Corp, Banner Corp, and Korn Ferry, which Dorfman believes are overlooked by analysts despite strong fundamentals. Historically, his Do-Nothing Club recommendations have averaged 16.6% annual returns versus 10.4% for the S&P 500.

Muhlenkamp & Co. sold 101,570 shares of NMI Holdings (worth $3.93 million) in Q1 2026, reducing its position from 5.1% to 3.62% of AUM. Despite NMI's strong fundamentals—including 15% year-over-year book value growth, $99.3 million Q1 net income, and improved efficiency metrics—the stock has remained flat over the past year, significantly underperforming the S&P 500. The sale may reflect opportunity cost allocation rather than a negative view on the company's performance.

Arium Networks officially launched as a standalone company following EQT's acquisition of Crown Castle's Small Cell & Venue business. The new digital infrastructure platform operates over 100,000 small cells across 43 states, serving the three largest U.S. mobile network operators and focusing on enhancing wireless connectivity in dense, high-demand areas.

The Iran war has disrupted global oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, forcing Asia to seek alternative sources. The U.S. has emerged as a critical backup supplier, with record crude production of 13.6 million barrels per day and total liquid fuels production of 24 million barrels per day. American energy companies are benefiting from increased exports, while new supply chains involving Venezuelan heavy crude and Russian fuel oil are reshaping global energy dependencies.

EQT Corporation announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.165 per share, payable on June 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 6, 2026. The dividend declaration reflects the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

As AI hyperscalers drive unprecedented electricity demand, the article identifies three energy infrastructure stocks positioned to benefit from the multi-year power buildout: MasTec (construction/engineering), Regal Rexnord (data center power management), and EQT (natural gas production). Two companies to avoid are CoreWeave (unprofitable data center operator) and Oklo (small modular reactor company with unfavorable economics).

U.S. stocks closed a shortened week with broad losses as markets observed Good Friday. Major large-cap losers included Nike (down 14.29% after missing Q4 guidance), Boston Scientific (down 9.32% following clinical trial data and analyst downgrade), and Sysco (down 13.56% after announcing Jetro acquisition and analyst downgrades). Other significant decliners included Texas Pacific Land, Venture Global, EQT, Rogers Communications, Kratos Defense, and Antero Resources.

Iran's missile strikes on Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG hub have triggered a significant rally in U.S. natural gas stocks. The disruption is being treated as a structural regime shift rather than a temporary outage, benefiting U.S. LNG exporters and upstream producers. Cheniere Energy surged 12% this week, while NextDecade jumped 26% as buyers seek to diversify away from Middle Eastern gas supplies.