Iran Ceasefire Trade: 3 Energy Stocks to Own if Oil Falls to $80

Summary

The latest inflation numbers show the impact of higher energy prices on the U.S. economy. Even with many oil companies delivering record production, the supply-demand picture is creating higher prices for goods and services. It’s also good for energy stocks, many of which have reached multi-year highs. However, as difficult as it may be to consider, at some point, oil prices will come down, and they could come down quickly. That’s why now is the time to consider the energy stocks to own when oil prices begin to move lower.Get Marathon Petroleum alerts:Sign Up The correlation between energy stocks and the broader market illustrates the different expectations of traders and investors. Traders are chasing alpha, and that means moving in and out of oil and gas stocks to capitalize on fluctuating oil prices. Unfortunately, consumers won’t feel that impact right away. Even if oil moves to $80, it will still be trading nearly 20% higher than it was before the conflict started. And many industry experts anticipate that oil prices will rise due to increased infrastructure spending in the United States. That’s tough for household budgets, but it could be a positive signal for investors. Here are three stocks that offer a combination of short-term growth and long-term value. Marathon Petroleum: Built to Profit From Heavy Crude No Matter Where It Comes FromMarathon Petroleum Stock Forecast Today12-Month Stock Price Forecast:$259.441.68% UpsideModerate BuyBased on 19 Analyst RatingsCurrent Price$255.16High Forecast$335.00Average Forecast$259.44Low Forecast$192.00Marathon Petroleum Stock Forecast Details If nothing else, investors have been getting a geography lesson that explains where, and how, oil gets to market. That’s a core reason to consider Marathon Petroleum Corp. NYSE: MPC. Marathon is a downstream refiner, and one of the company's tactical advantages is its ability to refine heavy crude. Heavy crude comes to the United States from Canada and, in recent months, from Ven...