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With a short percentage of shares outstanding of 1.11%, Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is among the 9 Best Natural Gas Stocks to Buy for Transitional Power. On May 13, proxy advisory firms Glass Lewis and Institutional Shareholder Services recommended that shareholders of Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) and Chevron vote against certain board-related proposals, including Exxon’s proposed […]

Amid ongoing uncertainty, investors seeking consistent income can consider adding dividend stocks to their portfolios.

Governor Newsom declares emergency in Orange County after hazardous chemical leak at GKN Aerospace.

Why didn't Occidental Petroleum, ExxonMobil, and Chevron do better in the first quarter?

The oil market has become headline news, suggesting that now is the time to err on the side of caution.

New national polls showed weakening approval for President Donald Trump as voters voiced growing concerns over inflation, affordability and the Iran conflict.

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An unraveling oil supply shock impacts energy stocks, revealing the market's best risk-reward setups. Read where the most attractive risk-reward profile is.

One is "magnificent" and the other is an energy giant.

President Donald Trump told the room he wants Kevin Warsh “totally independent” as he swore him in as Federal Reserve chairman Friday, then spent the next hour arguing the economy can boom without inflation. The price data has other ideas. Annual inflation hit 3.8% in April, the highest since 2023, up from 2.4% before the war with Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and sent energy prices climbing. Core inflation held at 2.8%, well above the Fed’s 2% target. Crude has stayed nearly 50% above pre-co

WTI above $95 per barrel is boosting Permian oil and associated gas, acting as a tailwind for FANG, XOM and CVX.

Retirees evaluating dividend funds tend to anchor on current yield, which is exactly why Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG) often gets overlooked. The fund pays a distribution yield of roughly 1.6%, which looks unimpressive next to higher-yielding alternatives. Morningstar analysts have repeatedly flagged VIG as a quiet winner for retirees precisely because of that misread. ... Vanguard’s VIG Quietly Returned 247% While Investors Chased Higher Yields

Carillon Tower Advisers, an investment management company, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter for the “Carillon Eagle Growth & Income Fund”. A copy of the letter is available to download here. The first quarter of 2026 was volatile due to market shifts, including increased geopolitical risk and inflation fears from rising energy prices. The S&P declined […]

CNBC's Megan Cassella reports on the highlights from the swearing in of Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh at the White House.

Get the latest analyst rating changes for top companies on Wall Street, including upgrades and downgrades. View complete details at Benzinga.

Morgan Stanley analyst Devin McDermott maintains Chevron (NYSE:CVX) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $212 to $214.

Gavin Newsom urges Californians to avoid Chevron gas stations, sharing concerns about overpriced fuel amid Iran War.

These Buffett-backed companies are generating billions in cash flow and returning more of it to investors through dividends.

Global markets rally as investors continue to price in Middle East de-escalation.

COP boosts Lower 48 output through longer wells and higher 2026 capital spending to support long-term production growth.

CRDO and BIRK land Zacks Bull and Bear honors as AI demand lifts Credo while tariffs and inflation pressure Birkenstock.

XOM leans on a low-debt balance sheet to keep funding projects and dividends, and hunt deals, even as oil and gas prices swing.

PBR's Q1 refining surged as utilization hit 95% and output rose 6.7%,.cutting imports and boosting diesel, gasoline and jet fuel mix.

HOUSTON, May 21, 2026--Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), today announced the introduction of next-generation Techron®, a reformulated version of its proprietary gasoline additive designed to provide greater protection for engines from harmful deposits caused by lower quality fuels, supporting long-term engine performance.

BOSTON, May 21, 2026--A record 6,000+ data leaders gathered to hear how the semantic layer is becoming the definitive cure for enterprise AI truth.

HOUSTON, May 21, 2026--Mike Wirth, Chairman and CEO of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), will participate in a fireside chat at the Bernstein 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.

Warren Buffett stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway on December 31, 2025, after six decades leading the conglomerate he transformed from a struggling textile mill into a $1 trillion empire. The “Oracle of Omaha” left his successor, Greg Abel, with a very concentrated portfolio: 70% of Berkshire’s $381 billion portfolio is invested in just ... Berkshire Hathaway Sold 16 Stocks in Q1 but Warren Buffett and Greg Abel Still Have 70% in Just 7 Stocks

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHD) has built its reputation on paying reliable, growing quarterly distributions to income investors, and the latest data confirms why holders trust the fund. SCHD paid $0.2569 per share on March 30, 2026, continuing an uninterrupted quarterly schedule that stretches back to 2011. For retirees and dividend-growth investors weighing ... Why retirees are banking on SCHD’s 15-year unbroken dividend streak

Berkshire Hathaway grew Q1 operating earnings 17.7% to $11.35B, but its $397B cash pile drags on returns. Read why BRK.A stock is a buy.