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VDE vs. VPU: Which Vanguard ETF Is a Better Way to Invest in Rising Energy Prices?

Yahoo Finance · Jul 3, 2026, 4:05 PM

Key takeaways

  • NVDA CL=F One surprising side effect of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom has been the rise of investor demand for stocks in the energy and utility sectors.
  • The recent tensions in the Middle East during the lead-up to the Iran war also contributed to higher oil prices and higher share prices for oil stocks.
  • In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia.

NVDA CL=F One surprising side effect of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom has been the rise of investor demand for stocks in the energy and utility sectors. As major tech companies build massive AI data centers, they need a lot of power to run them. That has helped drive a run-up in share prices of energy stocks and utility companies.

The recent tensions in the Middle East during the lead-up to the Iran war also contributed to higher oil prices and higher share prices for oil stocks.

Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »

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