Shares of energy companies rose as oil futures held near seven-year highs.
Oil futures fell 1.1% to $91.32 a barrel, ending a six-session streak of gains.
French President Emmanuel Macron visited with Russian President Vladimir Putin, keeping alive the prospect of a diplomatic solution to military tensions on the Ukrainian border.
Natural gas futures fell for a third straight session, plunging 7.4% to $4.23 per million British thermal units, about 23% since Wednesday's close, as fears about a severe winter-storm season and Texas production abated.
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