Will the Energy Sector Surprise Everybody in the Second Half of the Year?

• The stock market’s inability to bounce back after Monday’s decline was a little bit disappointing, but the futures are pointing to a higher opening today. However, it does look like the renewed concerns surrounding the tariff issue have investors sitting on their hands.

• Crude oil has acted surprisingly well over the past two weeks. If this continues…and one key energy stock ETF can push above a key resistance level…it could lead to a surprising period of outperformance for this group in the second half of the year.