gopixa/Shutterstock The oil and gas sector could be at a turning point among investors, as baskets of energy equities begin to outperform the broader market based on factors such as a more bullish outlook for oil.Some less closely watched sections of the energy sphere are quietly posting the highest gains, as Chinese national champions and US refiners outpace the Western majors' strong performance.Continued outperformance is possible with potentially strong first-quarter earnings to come, but investors have become more skittish about holding oil stocks for the long term. Save for later Print Download Share LinkedIn Twitter The Issue