Software and Energy Refining Sectors Lead Monday Gains

Apr 13, 2026 16:00 UTC

AEMT, GEVO

Immediate term

Application software and oil refining stocks showed relative strength during Monday's trading session. Notable gains were seen in specialized energy firms Aemetis and Gevo.

Application software sector rose 2.2%
Oil & Gas refining and marketing group gained 2.1%
Aemetis outperformed with an 8.6% increase
Gevo shares climbed 6%

Application software and oil & gas refining and marketing sectors emerged as the primary leaders in Monday's market activity, both posting gains above 2%. The software sector saw a broad lift of approximately 2.2%, reflecting positive momentum across application-based firms. Simultaneously, the energy refining space mirrored this strength, climbing 2.1% as a group. Within the energy sector, individual equities significantly outperformed the group average. Aemetis led the charge with a substantial jump of 8.6%, while Gevo followed with a 6% increase during the session. These movements indicate a specific appetite for software and refined energy products. However, the gains appear to be sector-specific rotations rather than the result of a broader macroeconomic catalyst.