As crude oil prices experience heightened volatility, historical data suggests the energy sector is just warming up. Lucas Downey analyzes the unprecedented surge in the United States Oil Fund (USO), noting that similar price spikes have historically preceded significant double-digit gains for the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE). Lucas notes Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) as potential winners through 2026. For investors seeking an aggressive play, he points to Diamondback Energy (FANG) as a top-ranked performer in the sector with high-conviction "outlier" signals.