Energy sector posted mixed results, with crude oil dipping to $78.50 per barrel. Personal finance topics in commodities stress hedging strategies in portfolios as supply chain disruptions ease. Sector analysts project mild recovery if geopolitical tensions in Middle East flare up again. AI, especially agentic AI , remains one of the most discussed but least clearly understood tools in finance. CFOLC West will focus on how CFOs can apply AI to forecasting, operations and investor communications in ways that are targeted, realistic and measurable. Rather than chasing trends, those who attend sessions on this topic will hear directly from CFOs who have bought, implemented and operated such tools and are finding real value in automation and intelligence initiatives. Like all OpenLearn offerings, it is free of charge, and students receive a statement of participation upon finishing. Healthcare stocks saw mild upticks after FDA approvals for new treatments. Personal finance topics look into long-term investment strategies in pharmaceutical innovation.