U.S. stock market midday update: New Era Energy & Digital up 19.16%

U.S. Stock Market Midday Update Stocks with High Trading Volume in the Industry ConocoPhillips rose 0.02% based on recent key news: On September 19, the U.S. Energy Information Administration released its Short-Term Energy Outlook, warning that Brent crude oil prices would decline significantly, expected to drop from $68 per barrel to around $50 by early 2026. This news led to a decrease in market confidence in energy stocks, but ConocoPhillips' stock price still saw a slight increase. On September 21, MarketBeat reported that ConocoPhillips currently holds a "Moderate Buy" rating among analysts but was not included in the list of top five stocks recommended by leading analysts. This indicates that while ConocoPhillips has some market recognition, it is not viewed as a top investment choice. On September 22, MarketBeat reiterated that ConocoPhillips was not included in the recommended list by top analysts, further affecting investor confidence, but the stock price remained stable. The energy sector faces long-term downturn risks. Expand Energy fell 1.84%, with a trading volume of $93.44 million. Based on recent key news: On September 21, Expand Energy announced it had signed an agreement with CloudBurst to provide natural gas for data center development in Texas. This news boosted market expectations for the company's future growth, but concerns about short-term profitability led to a decline in stock price. On September 21, Expand Energy stated it would advance the $5.3 billion Transwestern pipeline expansion project, which will improve natural gas supply in Arizona and New Mexico, supporting the anticipated growth demand for data centers in these states. However, investor concerns about project costs and timelines led to stock price fluctuations. On September 21, during its September investor presentation, Expand Energy indicated it had received new connection requests from over 60 power plants in 14 states and about 200 data centers in 15 states. This shows the company is expanding its market coverage, but the market remains cautious about its ability to effectively meet these demands. Industry trend: Growing demand for natural gas, policy support. EQT fell 0.45%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent important news: On September 19, EQT launched the sale of its Nordic digital infrastructure business GlobalConnect, with a potential valuation of €8 billion. This news attracted market attention, leading to stock price fluctuations. Data source: Financial Times. On September 22, EQT plans to sell its remaining stake in TELUS Digital for $215 million. This move marks EQT's complete exit from this investment, with the transaction expected to close in the fourth quarter. This news impacted the stock price. Data source: Company announcement On September 21, EQT CEO Toby Rice stated that rising energy costs in the United States and increased pressure for natural gas infrastructure expansion could impact the company's future development. This statement raised market concerns about EQT's future profitability. Data source: Climate Crisis 24/7. Rising energy costs affect market sentiment