News

These companies are the blueprint for building wealth in a volatile industry.

Exxon Mobil is up nearly 28% so far in 2026, and Chevron has gained about 25% in the same time.

Rising bond yields and worries over increased spending from mega caps Alphabet and Tesla put pressure on the broader stock market on Thursday.

CARACAS, July 23 (Reuters) - Venezuela's oil ministry has told partners of state energy company PDVSA that it will maintain the July 28 deadline it had set to ‌migrate oil and gas contracts to a new legal framework approved in January, rushing executives to ‌complete the negotiation of terms, four sources close to the talks said. Venezuela's National Assembly in late January approved a sweeping reform of the ​hydrocarbons law, the backbone of the country's energy industry, offering autonomy for

If you're looking for more frequent payouts, you can still enjoy the benefits of low fees and broad diversification, thanks to these top monthly dividend ETFs.

WTI crude briefly cracked $100 per barrel today, sending the integrated oil majors surging, but ExxonMobil, Chevron, and BP have spent all of 2026 quietly separating from each other in ways that go beyond the crude price rally.

Oil futures contracts surged Thursday amid a 12th night of U.S. attacks and as Houthis threatened a new front in the war.

Sintana Energy Inc (TSX-V:SEI, OTCQB:SEUSF, FRA:3ZX1, AIM:SEI) president Eytan Uliel joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion to discuss two significant developments across the company's Latin American portfolio. On Uruguay, Uliel said the exploration timetable for its AREA OFF-1 block has been extended by a year, after Chevron split its 3D seismic programme into two seasons after the government required a fishing-season break between April and October. The first season is complete and being processed, the second kicks off at year-end, with a well decision still expected around September 2025 and drilling targeted for 2028. On Argentina, Uliel revealed that Sintana has spent more than 18 months pursuing a private initiative to secure a licence over the CAN-200 offshore block. A government decree has now opened the block to international tender. Because Sintana initiated the process, it holds a preferred position, giving it the right to match any competing bid. He also flagged strong farm-out momentum at AREA OFF-3, Sintana's 100%-held second Uruguay block, with QatarEnergy and Chevron active on adjacent acreage and a farm-out expected to close by year-end. With Namibia and Angola also in the mix, Uliel described an active six to twelve months ahead. For more interviews and market insights, visit the Proactive YouTube channel. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you never miss future updates. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #SintanaEnergy #SEI #offshoreexploration #oilandgas #Uruguay #Argentina #Namibia #Chevron #juniorexploration #resourceinvesting

When quality goes on sale, it's time to back up the truck.

SCHD's 100-stock structure and rock-bottom fees make it a retiree favorite, but a closer look at its top four holdings reveals one company sitting on a patent cliff that could quietly reshape its income story after 2028.

For a brief time earlier this year oil prices dictated the stock market direction. After weeks in the wilderness, energy markets could be about to play that role again.

Brent crude futures extended gains for a fifth straight session, crossing the triple-digit mark for the first time since May 26, 2026.

Chevron (CVX) is back in the spotlight after renewed U.S. military action against Iran pushed crude prices higher, lifting many energy stocks and sharpening attention on the company’s upcoming second quarter earnings update. See our latest analysis for Chevron. Beyond the initial reaction to higher crude prices and Middle East tensions, Chevron’s share price has shown building momentum, with a 7 day share price return of 6.27%, a 30 day share price return of 10.24%, and a year to date share...

For a brief time earlier this year oil prices dictated the stock market direction. After weeks in the wilderness, energy markets could be about to play that role again.

Retail traders are flooding into Occidental Petroleum with near-unanimous bullish conviction while Wall Street analysts quietly trim their targets and a top insider unloads tens of thousands of shares. Someone has the trade badly wrong.

The conflict in the Middle East is raging again, which highlights an important fact that energy investors ignore at their own risk.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -0.14%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.54%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) fell -0.07%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The stock market still seems to be pretty resilient in the short term, but the bond market is starting to show some signs of long-term stress.

The sector may be cyclical, but these dividends are consistent no matter what.

'Chevron will continue to closely monitor the storm', a Chevron spokesperson told Rigzone.

Chevron is expected to announce its second-quarter earnings this month, and Wall Street forecasts a triple-digit increase in its bottom line.

Dividend Aristocrats are known for consistency, not speed. But Chevron, J.M. Smucker, and Stanley Black & Decker are all beating the S&P 500 this year while paying yields of nearly 4% or more.

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index dropped Wednesday as oil prices jumped. SMCI stock surged, with Alphabet and Tesla earnings due.

(Updates with economic data, recent oil price movement, world markets' overview and corporate stock

Wall Street stocks looked set for a weaker open on Wednesday as investors lock in profits in technology stocks ahead of crucial earnings from Google owner Alphabet and Tesla, while escalating tensions in the Middle East push oil prices to six-week highs. Dow Jones futures were down 0.2%,...

Renewed U.S. strikes on Iran have sent oil prices higher on Wednesday, with shares in energy companies like ExxonMobil gaining as Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran was “not serious” about peace talks.

Want to know if second-quarter earnings season is a success? Watch the results of five S&P 500 companies.

FTSE 100 up 163 points at 10,749 Index hits highest since 3 March Inflation eases to 2.6% from 2.8%, but core CPI unmoved Brent crude oil hits 6-week high Wetherspoon's, Greencore, Mulberry, Liontrust post updates 3.12pm: Super Micro with super update An exception to the selling...

Earnings are the most important thing, and expectations are high. But interest rates are rising, and energy tensions aren't easing.

In recent days, Chevron has been in focus as U.S.-Iran tensions pushed Brent crude above US$90 a barrel, while analysts highlighted the potential for stronger near-term earnings and gas price increases amid ongoing military strikes and supply concerns. At the same time, Chevron has been testing new energy-adjacent avenues such as powering Microsoft’s West Texas AI data center with natural gas turbines and exploring major Iraqi oilfield and export projects that could diversify its operational...