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According to the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), one should invest in Valero Energy (VLO). It is debatable whether this highly sought-after metric is effective because Wall Street analysts' recommendations tend to be overly optimistic. Would it be worth investing in the stock?
XOM seeks Guyana EPA approval for Haimara in Stabroek- its ninth development- after regulators require a full impact assessment.
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.07%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.54%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.44%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.07%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.15%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.05%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +0.61%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.76%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.61%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
VLO's tight-capacity refining setup, stronger balance sheet and proven payouts help it outshine SM even with WTI above $90 a barrel.
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.81%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.74%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.77%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Geopolitical tensions and oil volatility are pushing investors toward low-leverage stocks like PNTG for stability.
VLO benefits from favorable refining conditions as tighter fuel supplies and wider crude discounts support margins.
If you are wondering whether Valero Energy at US$246.96 is still offering value after a strong run, the key is to look closely at what the current price implies about the business. The stock has eased about 1.5% over the past week, but is up 4.7% over the past month, 49.4% year to date, and 97.0% over the last year. This can change how the market views both its potential and its risks. Recent headlines around Valero Energy have focused on broader energy sector themes and how refiners are...
Investing based on a seasonal trend could be riskier than you think, and that doesn't even consider the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East.
The iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (NYSEARCA:IEO) just paid a $0.55 distribution in March, the lightest quarterly payment since mid-2024. IEO holders are buying the aggregated dividend policies of America’s largest oil and gas producers, and those policies flex with the commodity. With WTI back above $112 per barrel in mid-May, ... IEO’s $0.55 quarterly dividend faces a critical test as oil prices hover near 12-month highs
During stock market uptrends, the 21-day exponential moving average has proved itself to be a strong short-term support for leading stocks.
VLO invests in refining upgrades and clean fuels to boost margins, cash flow and long-term shareholder returns.
Valero stock is in focus after touching past an all-time high this week. The oil refiner is seeing big demand for its refined products.
VLO, DK, and PBI it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on May 22, 2026.
Valero Energy’s updated fair value estimate has shifted from US$247.33 to US$256.26, a move of about 3.6% that puts a finer point on where some models see upside. Recent analyst commentary, including target hikes into the low US$200s and a mix of rating changes, frames this new fair value against differing views on how much optimism is already in the stock. As you read on, you will see how these target moves fit into the evolving narrative and what to watch as new research comes out. Stay...
LQDA, XOM, VLO and FANG were highlighted as low-beta stocks as Middle East tensions fuel market volatility.
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Valero Energy (VLO). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +1.08%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.31%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.66%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.96%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Valero Energy and two other refiners topped buy points this week amid high crude oil prices, before slipping somewhat on Wednesday.
Middle East tensions are stoking volatility; a low-beta screen spotlights Liquidia, Exxon Mobil, Valero Energy and Diamondback Energy.
VLO, DK, and PBI it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on May 20, 2026.
Valero Energy (VLO) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.
Valero Energy (VLO) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
Oil prices may cool after an Iran ceasefire, but these energy stocks could still outperform; these three stocks remain attractive buys
Some investors rely on dividends for growing their wealth, and if you're one of those dividend sleuths, you might be...