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US and Iran reached a peace agreement that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments. The deal is expected to increase crude flows from the region, affecting global oil supply and pricing. Refiners such as Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) may see changes in feedstock availability, refining margins, and inventory dynamics as trade routes normalize. Valero Energy enters this new phase with its stock at $244.13 and a multi year return profile, up 47.7% year to date,...

Amid record production in Guyana and the Permian, a single figure from the Middle East represents a multi-year drag on the company's growth story.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -0.57%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.64%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.89%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.60%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.18%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.69%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.83%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.20%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.11%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.18%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.09%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Here is how Valero Energy (VLO) and Natural Gas Services (NGS) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

HPE earns Bull of the Day after record Q2 results and a raised FY26 outlook, while M-tron faces valuation, margin and defense-spending risks.

VLO, MUSA, and MPC it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on June 16, 2026.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +1.65%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.92%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +3.06%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +1.68%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Oil Plunges After U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Sends Energy Stocks Reeling

Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma comes on Market Domination to further discuss today's biggest headlines, including memory chip stocks like Micron Technology (MU) surging as Wall Street leans more bullish on the AI trade, oil prices (CL=F, BZ=F) moving closer to $80 per barrel on news of a US-Iran peace deal, and media giant Fox (FOX, FOXA) striking a deal to acquire Roku (ROKU) for $22 billion.

Energy stocks are sliding following the announcement of a U.S.-Iran agreement. But some are more stable than others.

REPYY sells a 49.99% stake in a 705 MW Spanish renewables portfolio to Masdar for about 150M, advancing its asset rotation strategy.

Valero and Marathon could gain as a U.S.-Iran framework deal may reopen Hormuz, boosting oil supply, lowering crude costs and supporting refiners.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.67%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.24%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +2.79%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +1.72%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Oil prices slumped to the lowest level since early March of around $80 a barrel Monday after the U.S. and Iran reached an interim deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the U.S. naval blockade. Valero Marathon Petroleum Phillips 66 Exxon Mobil and other energy stocks were among the sharpest decliners in the Monday as the broader market rallied amid optimism to an end to the conflict that began on Feb. 28 when the U.S. launched a military strike on Iran. President Donald Trump said “the deal is now complete” in a social media post Sunday.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.62%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +2.73%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +1.61%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) is one of the Best Bargain Stocks to Buy in June. On June 12, Morgan Stanley lifted its price objective on the company’s stock to $255 from $232 and maintained an “Equal Weight” rating on the shares. While the refining margins have softened from the mid-May peak, they are still elevated compared […]

Investors may be wondering if Valero Energy at around US$255.60 is still offering value after a strong run, or if most of the opportunity is already priced in. The stock has eased about 1.3% over the past week, but is up 3.4% over 30 days, 54.6% year to date and 96.4% over the last year, with returns over three and five years of 144.4% and 283.7% respectively. This naturally raises questions about risk and valuation today. Recent coverage has focused on how large integrated refiners are...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +0.58%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.91%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.64%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.70%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26...

Valero Energy (VLO) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

VLO, MUSA, and MPC it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on June 12, 2026.

While all eyes are on its giant oil fields, the real surprise for Exxon might be coming from its massive, and suddenly very profitable, refining business.

VLO stock surges 53.3% in six months as Gulf Coast refining advantages, feedstock flexibility and shareholder returns bolster its investment case.

Five Below raised FY26 guidance after strong sales and earnings growth, while Builders FirstSource faces pressure from weak demand and margin strain.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -1.62%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.87%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.98%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -1.62%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

VLO and MPC have rallied 35%+ in six months as tight fuel supply keeps refining margins strong, even with WTI above $85.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.61%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.88%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.80%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.71%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.28%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.38%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.28%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.25%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...