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When it comes to game-changing catalysts, consider relative size, not just dollar figures alone.

A 15-year scorecard just revealed how badly active dividend fund managers fared against a passive benchmark, and the results raise a pointed question about whether the most popular dividend ETF belongs in your portfolio right now.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.19% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.64%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.08%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.21%, and September E-mini...

ExxonMobil (XOM) stock has gained about 52% over the past year and now trades right at the top of its 52-week range. Anyone buying here is paying for something still ahead. The clearest candidate sits offshore Guyana, where the company has just finished earning back what it put in.

Oil futures have been rising, but recently hit a peak. ConocoPhillips reported strong Q2 earnings on Aug. 6, and COP stock may be fairly valued. However, short-put plays are attractive to value investors.

Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and Valero Energy stocks surged to annual highs as Brent crude prices rallied past $101 a barrel on Wednesday.

Chevron has surged more than 42% this year and is brushing against a 52-week high, but the real question is whether the fundamentals driving that run can hold at these prices or whether the easy money is already gone.

Investing.com -- U.S. stock futures fell early Tuesday, kicking off a shortened trading week as Wall Street monitored the U.S.-Iran conflict alongside rising trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.8% by 05:30 ET (09:30 GMT). S&P 500 futures fell 0.3% and Nasdaq-100 futures slipped 0.1%. U.S. markets were closed Monday for Labor Day.

Pfizer, GitLab, and Conoco Phillips shares surged to 52-week highs on Wednesday amid a series of positive company catalysts and optimistic Wall Street coverage.

Jim Cramer called the September market open unholy, rattled off geopolitical chaos, and then named exactly one stock worth buying above $200. Whether the fundamentals behind that call survive the noise is a harder question than it looks.

The 5% jump in U.S. crude oil prices today is having some of the familiar effects we've seen in recent months across the market when tensions build in the Middle East. Winners largely are coming from the energy sector, which is the best performing group in the S&P 500 today.

As ConocoPhillips has outperformed relative to the Dow over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a strongly optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.

Chevron, Exxon and Occidental Rally as U.S.-Iran Conflict Boosts Oil Prices

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.42% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.23%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.40%, and September E-mini...

Investing.com -- U.S.-listed energy stocks climbed in premarket trading Monday, tracking a more than 2% jump in oil prices after American forces struck an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran retaliated.

Devon Energy looks cheaper than ConocoPhillips, while both offer shale-led growth, rising cash flow prospects and sizable shareholder-return plans.

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) is a leading hydrocarbon exploration and production company with operations and activities in 13 countries. The stock has surged by almost 39% since the beginning of 2026 and is currently nearing its all-time high of $138.49, achieved during the energy crunch in 2022. The strong gains are supported by the soaring energy prices […]

Oil stocks, materials and techs have been market leaders this year. That trend could continue if the Federal Reserve raises interest rates later this year and in 2027. Don’t count out healthcare either.

Large-cap stocks have the power to shape entire industries thanks to their size and widespread influence. With such vast footprints, however, finding new areas for growth is much harder than for smaller, more agile players.

Strong results, clinical progress, capital raises and bullish analyst calls boosted investor confidence.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.20% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.63%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.24%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.24%, and September E-mini...

COP's earnings momentum and LNG growth support its outlook, but a premium valuation and execution risks raise the stakes.

Stocks that outperform the market usually share key traits such as rising sales, expanding margins, and increasing returns on capital. The select few that can do all three for many years are often the ones that make you life-changing money.

Two decades at Bear Stearns, Lehman Brothers, and Morgan Stanley taught one veteran exactly which energy companies survive market collapses and keep paying shareholders through every cycle. Here are the five he trusts with his own money.

COP surpasses Q2 earnings and revenues estimates as higher commodity prices drive earnings growth despite lower production and reaffirmed guidance.

The Russell 2000 index touched a record high on Wednesday, surpassing the 3,000 level for the first time. And the small-cap index's 20.7% return has outperformed the S&P 500's 12.8% gain this year.

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings on Thursday, driven by higher realised oil prices and record production from its Permian Basin operations. Shares edged higher in pre-market trading, although the company left its full-year guidance unchanged.

The oil and gas producer posted adjusted earnings of $3.24 per share, topping analyst estimates, as average realized prices jumped 36%

ConocoPhillips (COP) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +9.46% and +11.32%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Investing.com -- ConocoPhillips shares edged up in premarket trading on Thursday after the oil producer reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $3.24 per share, beating analysts’ estimates of $2.85.