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U.S. diesel prices reached a record $6 per gallon as Brent crude hovered near $105, reigniting inflation pressures ahead of crucial CPI data. Although ExxonMobil and peers slipped slightly premarket,…
Piper Sandler raised price targets across energy majors and refiners, lifting Exxon Mobil to $185 and Chevron to $243. The bullish revisions reflect raised Brent crude forecasts of $88-$90 per barrel…
President Trump is meeting with oil refiners to push for lower gas prices, while ExxonMobil was reportedly excluded following past criticisms of Venezuelan investments. Oil majors face rising politic…
A U.S.-Venezuela energy agreement grants American companies majority control over 65 billion barrels of proven crude reserves. While production will take years to ramp up, the deal substantially expa…
Valero Energy (VLO) shows strong bullish signals with a Zacks Rank #1, positive earnings estimate revisions, and significant projected YoY growth, outperforming broader indices and sector peers.
Geopolitical tensions are driving oil prices higher, benefiting energy stocks, particularly Permian Basin producers. Both WTI and Brent crude are expected to remain elevated through the year. ExxonMo…
ConocoPhillips (COP) is experiencing a strong rally, nearing all-time highs, driven by soaring energy prices and record production. Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $151, citing significant …
The article discusses the positive outlook for energy stocks in 2026, highlighting strong performance and growth potential for midstream operators like MPLX due to geopolitical factors, solid earning…
Eagle Capital highlights rotation from crowded AI trades into undervalued energy plays like ConocoPhillips. The firm forecasts multiyear tailwinds, upside supply risks from geopolitical bottlenecks, …
The London Company's Q2 2026 investor letter reports strong broader equity gains led by tech, while energy stocks lagged due to falling oil prices. Chevron faced downward pressure from retreating cru…
Gas prices surpassed $4 per gallon amid ongoing Strait of Hormuz disruptions and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries. With Brent above $90 and WTI topping $80, tightening supply and depleted Stra…
A comparative analysis highlights traditional oil ETF XOP outperforming clean energy ETF ICLN over five years, supported by robust commodity demand, lower fees, and higher dividend yields. While clea…
HMH Holdings (not a covered symbol) reported Q2 2026 results showing order growth and margin expansion, with management citing rising offshore deepwater capex and 2027 floater utilization outlook nea…
XOM reports strong performance driven by constructive refining markets and strategic execution. Management raises shareholder return targets and accelerates debt reduction.
Permian Resources (PR) reported record Q2 2026 free cash flow, raised production guidance, and strong ground-game M&A, though negative Waha gas prices forced curtailments impacting near-term revenue.
EOG Resources beat Q2 2026 earnings estimates with $5.07 EPS and $8.62B revenue, citing strong free cash flow, disciplined capex, and promising UAE exploration results, while maintaining conservative…
Preview of Aug 6 earnings: ConocoPhillips, Warner Bros. Discovery, Airbnb report results; jobless claims data due ahead of Friday's jobs report, with crude price strength aiding COP outlook.
S-Oil (Korean refiner) Q2 2026 results show revenue up 26.8% but operating income down 21.6% Q-on-Q. Refining margins strong on Middle East conflict and Russian refinery disruptions; petrochemical se…
Energy Transfer raised its 2026 EBITDA outlook to $18.8-$19.1B on strong Q2 results, driven by gas, NGL export and processing project growth, with demand from power and data centers supporting long-t…
Energy Transfer posted strong Q2 results with EBITDA up to $5.1B and raised 2026 guidance, citing record Permian, NGL, and crude volumes. Multiple pipeline and export expansions signal robust U.S. mi…