Energy stocks slip as crude falls toward $73

Brent crude fell 1.8% to $77 a barrel and WTI dropped below $74, as inventories rose more than expected and OPEC+ members signalled no urgency to cut output further.

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Energy was the weakest of the 11 S&P sectors, down 1.4%. Refiners bucked the trend as lower crude costs widened their margins.

Single-day moves can overstate what has really changed for a business. Investors typically look at guidance, margins and cash flow over several quarters before revising a view, and many strategists advise against building a position on one headline.

Oil prices dropped for a third session on signs of ample supply, weighing on producers and oilfield service companies.

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