With a possible peace deal in sight, the oil producer’s years of problems have finally led to an opportunity for investors.
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Energy stocks were lower Friday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index down 0.7% and the State
SM's Civitas merger expands its Permian footprint, lifts Q1 2026 output above guidance and raises production targets for 2026.
XOM's 15.44% debt-to-capitalization can cushion price swings, support acquisitions and keep shareholder rewards flowing in downturns.
Oil prices slipped further on Friday as markets appeared to anticipate agreement on a 60-day U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The S&P 500 opened higher as the benchmark index looked to extend its winning streak to seven sessions and the Middle East conflict moves off center-stage. Crude oil prices retreated 1.5% to $87.60 a barrel on Friday morning, according to CME Group data.
The Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSEARCA:VYM) is one of the simplest income vehicles in the market: it owns roughly 500 U.S. stocks that pay above-average dividends, weights them by market cap, and passes the cash through to shareholders. VYM tracks the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index, which excludes REITs and screens ... VYM Climbs 26% In a Year While Its Core Dividend Payers Extend Their Streaks
An Exxon executive said physical Brent crude could hit $150 to $160 a barrel once stockpiles are exhausted
Chevron has outperformed the Dow Jones over the past year, and analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s outlook.
Exxon (XOM) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
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Occidental Petroleum is adding a potentially major long-term growth catalyst.
CVX reportedly seeks a 70% stake in a Greek offshore block, deepening its Eastern Mediterranean push and expanding a key partnership.
President Trump told Fox Business this week he would hold the line on Iran sanctions. “No we’re not talking about easing of sanctions, or giving them money, no sanctions no money, no nothing, they are starting to give us what they have to give us, if they do, that is great if they won’t, man ... Trump Holds the Line on Iran: No Sanctions Relief as Oil Slides Below $89
NEW DELHI/SINGAPORE, May 29 (Reuters) - State refiner Indian Oil Corp (IOC) bought 5 million barrels of crude oil from West Africa and Middle East via a tender this week, trade sources said on Friday.
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) is one of the best 52-week high stocks to invest in, according to short sellers. On May 18, NextEra Energy Inc. (NYSE:NEE) reached an agreement for a $66.8 billion, 100% stock-for-stock merger with Dominion Energy. The transaction is poised to close within 12 to 18 months, subject to antitrust review. The […]
Although Exxon Mobil has underperformed the Dow recently, analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.
The integrated oil companies are Zacks #1 (Strong Buy) stocks again as oil remains over $80.
The iShares Global Energy ETF (NYSEARCA:IXC) pays a semi-annual distribution that swings between feast and famine depending on crude oil prices. IXC’s latest payment of $0.848062 in December 2025 brought the trailing yield to roughly 3.7%, a number that looks reliable until you remember the fund cut its June 2025 payout to $0.696557 from $0.897665 ... IXC climbed 52% in a year but income investors face a reckoning
BP expands its renewable and low-carbon portfolio to support cleaner energy demand and reduce global emissions.
The U.S. oil giant is in talks to resume pumping oil in the Latin American country after a 19-year exile, but plenty of hurdles remain.
Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) and Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) just closed earnings chapters that read like opposite playbooks. Occidental wrapped fiscal 2025 by selling its chemicals arm to Berkshire and shrinking into a focused driller. Exxon opened Q1 2026 by loading its first Golden Pass LNG cargo and buying back nearly $5 billion in stock. With WTI ... Occidental Petroleum vs Exxon Mobil: The Better Oil Titan For 2026
Exxon empowered retail to beat the proxy duopoly and secure its move to Texas. The Texas Stock Exchange is scaling that strategy for all issuers.
Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is included among the 10 Safe Stocks to Buy for the Long Term in 2026. On May 27, Mizuho raised the firm’s price recommendation on Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) to $175 from $159. It reiterated a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm said it expects the impact of the Iran […]
Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) is advancing its ninth major oil project in Guyana, the Haimara development, within the Stabroek block. The Haimara project will undergo a full Environmental Impact Assessment, signaling extensive regulatory review. This move expands Exxon Mobil’s Guyanese portfolio, which the company views as a key part of its long term production plans. For investors watching NYSE:XOM, the Haimara development adds another large project to Exxon Mobil’s core offshore Guyana business,...
Investors have pushed ExxonMobil's stock higher, along with oil prices, amid the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East.
A number of stocks fell in the morning session after WTI crude tumbled 4.7% and Brent dropped 2.87% on news that Iran-US peace negotiations were progressing, easing the war-premium pricing that had supported oil-major share prices for months.
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.09%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.04%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
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The company won a vote to reincorporate in Texas, where the legal landscape is considered much more corporate-friendly.