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Market volatility may be reason enough for more investors to flock into options trading. Tidal Financial Group Yieldmax strategist Mike Khouw outlines the opportunities in "Dividend Aristocrat" class of stocks and how to position your portfolio to have better distributions.

Chord Energy Q1 earnings beat estimates as higher oil production and stronger oil and natural gas price realizations support revenues and cash flow growth.

Goldman Sachs is taking a stronger view on Chevron after the energy giant’s first-quarter results gave analysts more confidence in the company’s cash flow outlook, production base, and shareholder return plans. In a report given to TheStreet, Goldman Sachs analyst Neil Mehta raised the firm’s ...

Chevron strengthens LNG as a stable cash engine, backed by massive projects, long-term contracts and expanding U.S. export commitments.

The headline numbers for Chevron (CVX) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Reports surfaced at the beginning of this month that BP (NYSE: BP) is weighing a sale of all or part of its U.K. North Sea operations, potentially worth around £2 billion. This is the first major strategic move under CEO Meg O’Neill, who took over on April 1, 2026. The question now is whether BP ... Is BP Cleaning House to Stay Independent or Setting Itself Up to Be Bought?

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SHEL tops Q1 EPS estimates on trading and optimization strength, but revenues miss as working-capital swings hit cash flow.

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index rose Friday ahead of the April jobs report. Coinbase and Cloudflare dived on earnings.

AAPL, AMD and CVX headline Zacks research as AI demand, oil strength and ecosystem growth continue driving investor focus.

Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) is included among the 10 Best Value Stocks to Buy in 2026 According to Warren Buffett. On May 6, Goldman Sachs raised its price recommendation on Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) to $216 from $211. It reiterated a Buy rating on the stock. In a research note, the firm said Chevron continues to stand […]

Apple's iPhone 17 demand and record Services revenue highlight growth drivers as AMD and Chevron benefit from AI and energy momentum.

Wall Street spent the past several weeks gaming out a scenario most investors hoped would never happen: what if the Iran conflict spiraled into a full-scale energy shock? Oil traders, hedge funds, and economists weren’t debating whether prices would rise — they were debating how high. President Trump’s comments this week showed just how serious ... Trump Admits “I Expected Oil to Hit $200” Over Iran— Here’s How Close Investors Came to Disaster

AROC misses Q1 earnings estimates as higher SG&A costs offset growth from strong contract operations and rising compression demand.

CRK Q1 earnings miss estimates as lower production due to severe weather offset gains from higher natural gas prices and increased gas services revenues.

Oil companies are responding differently to the surge in crude prices.

Aristotle Capital Management, LLC, an investment management company, released its “Value Equity Fund” first-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. During the first quarter, the U.S. equity market declined, with the S&P 500 Index falling by 4.33%. The fixed-income sector also saw a downturn; the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond […]

(Bloomberg) -- The Trump administration’s fitful campaign to address US voters’ affordability concerns ahead of the midterm elections is faltering, with some key efforts stalled, cast aside or limited in scope. Most Read from BloombergUS Has Opened a Passage Through Hormuz, Central Command SaysDOJ Plans Intervention in Trump Supreme Court Carroll AppealUS Says Offensive Phase of Iran War Over as Ship Hit in StraitSony to Pay Almost $4 Billion for Bieber, Neil Young CatalogChina Asks Banks to Pau

Shell reported surging earnings as the Iran war brought a trading windfall. Shell’s first-quarter adjusted earnings rose to $6.92 billion from the $3.26 billion it reported in the prior quarter. Shell’s American depositary receipts were down 1.9% in premarket trading.

(Bloomberg) -- Shell Plc reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings as the Iran war boosted trading profits and drove up energy prices, helping it to overcome a drop in oil and gas production from the conflict. Most Read from BloombergUS Has Opened a Passage Through Hormuz, Central Command SaysDOJ Plans Intervention in Trump Supreme Court Carroll AppealUS Says Offensive Phase of Iran War Over as Ship Hit in StraitSony to Pay Almost $4 Billion for Bieber, Neil Young CatalogUS, Iran We

Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) is one of the 10 Must-Buy Stocks with the Strongest 1Q2026 Earnings Beats. On May 1, 2026, Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) reported Q1 adjusted EPS of $1.41 versus a 97c consensus and revenue of $48.61B compared to $52.7B expected. CEO Mike Wirth said results showed “solid” performance despite geopolitical volatility, pointing to strong […]

Chevron (NYSE:CVX) is facing higher supply disruption risk after a partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz linked to rising US Iran tensions. CEO Mike Wirth has warned that global oil markets could see shortages comparable to the 1970s oil crises. The company is starting hydrocarbon exploration south of Malta, expanding its footprint in the Mediterranean as trade flows adjust. For investors tracking NYSE:CVX, the stock trades at $192.64 with a return of 23.6% year to date and 48.5% over the...

COP beats Q1 EPS and revenue estimates as drilling efficiency, strong WTI prices and $1B annual cost cuts lift its outlook.

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Investors are concerned about where the stock market is headed this year. The ongoing geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns, and economic uncertainties are weighing on the market. If you are worried about a market downturn in the near future, there are stocks that can continue to stand strong. The S&P 500 has gained 5% this year, ... If You Want to Beat the Market, Start With These 3 Stocks

Viper Energy beats Q1 earnings estimates on higher production volume and surging royalty income, driving operating income growth and strong shareholder returns.

US equity futures were higher pre-bell Wednesday as oil prices slipped and a peace agreement between