Two Utility Dividend Plays Are Quietly Beating XOM, CVX On Yield Amid Iran-Driven Oil Rally — Does Retail Know?
Duke Energy and WEC Energy Group are among the top dividend stocks in the market, according to a recent report from Morningstar.
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Cramer Called the September Open Unholy and Then Named the One Stock He Would Still Buy
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.
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Chevron's big bet: Why its $7B Venezuelan oil investment makes sense
Chevron (CVX) will invest $7 billion in Venezuela over the next five years to double its crude oil (CL=F, BZ=F) production there. This comes just days after the US entered a major oil deal with Venezuela, buying up a large portion of the country's oil production rights. Morning Brief host Julie Hyman discusses the details with Politico senior reporter Sam Sutton and Semafor business reporter Rohan Goswami.
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FuelCell Sinks 13% as Wider Loss Overshadows First Data Center Reservation Deal, Bloom Energy Slips, Plug Power Barely Budges
FuelCell Energy's first data center reservation deal was supposed to be a turning point, but a surprise charge just sent the stock tumbling and raised fresh questions about whether the company can close the gap between its cost structure and its contracts before more damage lands.
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Chevron unveils $7 billion Venezuela deal as US claims a fifth of the country's oil
Chevron announced a $7 billion expansion deal for its Venezuelan operations on Wednesday, hours after the country's parliament approved handing Washington control over a fifth of its oil reserves.View on euronews
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Recent Filing Shows That Rep. Kevin Hern Sold Over $224K Worth of Home Depot Stock
An official report on September 1, 2026 reveals Representative Kevin Hern's recent sale of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) stock, valued between $224,028 and $835,000. The transaction took place on August 24, 2026, as per the
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Stock Market News for Sep 2, 2026
Wall Street closed lower on Tuesday to start September.
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Big Oil vs. Midstream: Which Side of the Barrel Pays Better Right Now?
Energy stocks currently offer high dividend yields.
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ExxonMobil Holdings (XOM) Could Be 3% Undervalued On Shell Chemicals Bid Talk
ExxonMobil Holdings (XOM) is back in focus after reports that it is among several bidders for Shell’s U.S. chemicals business, a portfolio of four plants that could be valued near US$8b. ExxonMobil Holdings has ridden stronger oil prices and steady operational news to a 7.88% 90 day share price return and a 34.16% year to date share price return. Total shareholder return over five years is a very large 259.44%, suggesting momentum has recently been building rather than fading. Compare...
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Future Possibilities When The Strategic Petroleum Reserve Runs Out
Oil supply from strategic petroleum reserves is not materially impacting the market. Read why the Iranian situation is the key driver of current shortages.
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Energy ETFs to Watch as US-Venezuela Sign Historic Oil Deal
Energy ETFs could benefit as the U.S.-Venezuela oil deal drives long-term investment in Venezuela's oil infrastructure.
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Sector Update: Energy Stocks Rise Tuesday Afternoon
Energy stocks were higher Tuesday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index rising 1.1% and the S
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Gulf Coast Refineries Pour Cold Water on Trump’s 65-Billion-Barrel Venezuelan Victory Lap
Trump just claimed rights to more oil than exists beneath all 50 states combined, but the Gulf Coast refiners responsible for turning that crude into gasoline have a very different reaction than the White House expected.
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The 60/40 Portfolio Is Facing a Fresh Test. These ETFs Can Diversify Oil and Rate Risk
Rising oil prices and Treasury yields are challenging the 60/40 portfolio. These ETFs offer ways to navigate higher rates, energy costs and inflation.
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Trump to meet with oil executives on lowering gas prices — and Exxon isn't invited
President Trump is meeting with several oil executives on Tuesday to discuss expanding refining capacity in the US, with the goal of lowering gas prices. This comes after the US entered a major oil deal (CL=F, BZ=F) with Venezuela, buying up a large portion of the country's oil production rights. Yahoo Finance Washington Correspondent Ben Werschkul outlines all the key details of the meeting.
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Sector Update: Energy Stocks Advance Premarket Tuesday
Energy stocks were advancing premarket Tuesday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF
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Stock Market News for Sep 1, 2026
U.S. stock markets closed lower on Monday following the escalation of geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East.
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Why Are XOM, CVX, GEV Stocks Rising Overnight?
According to a report from Reuters, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, GE Vernova, as well as India's ONGC, Italy's Eni, and Colombia's GeoPark are close to closing energy deals in Venezuela after months of negotiations.
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Jim Cramer Warns of ‘Unholy Developments’ Crushing Rate-Cut Hopes as Brent Tops $92 After Strait of Hormuz Attacks
Jim Cramer warns 'unholy developments' and a hawkish Fed will crush rate cut hopes as Brent crude tops $92 after Middle East tanker attacks.
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This Oil Major Is Perfectly Positioned to Benefit From Trump's Oil Deal With Venezuela
The Trump deal to acquire Venezuelan oil could be a windfall for Chevron.
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Where CVX's $119 billion Of Shareholder Cash Came From
A torrent of cash returned to Chevron owners has powered market-beating returns, but it raises a sharp question about where the energy giant goes from here.
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Exxon Gains 2% While Washington Leaves It Outside $4 Gas Talks
Crude's return above $90 boosts cash flow, but Exxon's White House exclusion creates a new political discount.
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Buc-ee’s CEO Says Company Will Favor ‘Conservative, Business-Friendly’ States Amid Backlash Over Ohio Mini-Mart Lawsuit
Arch Aplin III, the CEO of Buc-ee's hints company may expand more in conservative states after trademark lawsuit in Ohio.
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2026 2H Oil Stock Roundup: ExxonMobil Better Poised Than Enbridge
ExxonMobil (XOM) looks better than Enbridge (ENB) amid Strait of Hormuz risks and low US oil/SPR stocks. Click to read my analysis, including the pros and cons.
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Airline Stocks Rally, Treasury Yields Fall as Oil Tumbles on Iran Sanctions
Every major US carrier opened higher as crude fell 3% on Iran de-escalation signals, while Treasury yields fell across the curve and energy lagged.
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Magnificent 7 Built The AI Boom, 'Munificent Seven' Wants to Power It
Harbor’s new Munificent Seven ETF targets the energy giants poised to benefit from surging electricity demand and the AI infrastructure boom.
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Trump’s oil and gas stocks gained up to $15.5 million amid Iran war, congressional Democrats say
Trump’s stock trading could face heightened congressional scrutiny if Democrats retake either chamber in the midterms.
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Cenovus Energy: There Is More Where That Came From, So Hang On
Cenovus Energy remains a compelling buy-and-hold as commodity prices are expected to strengthen more and there is a robust growth story. Read the latest analysis on the CVE stock here.
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'ExxonMobil Suspends Guyana Liza Unity Operation After Small Fire' - Bloomberg
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-23/exxonmobil-suspends-guyana-liza-unity-operation-after-small-fire
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'Shell Draws Exxon Interest In $8bn US Chemical Assets Sale' - FT
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One of Exxon's Biggest Oil Fields Is Running Out of Room to Grow. Here's Why That's Not a Crisis.
Exxon has plenty of fuel to continue growing.
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The Portfolio Blueprint for Building $19,000 a Month in Dividend Income
Generating $19,000 a month from dividends alone sounds like a single problem with one answer, but the yield you chase changes the required nest egg by millions and introduces a completely different set of risks, tax consequences, and long-term tradeoffs.
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Jim Cramer Wasn’t Happy About Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) Price Target Cut
Oil major Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX)’s shares are up by 29% over the past year and by 31% year-to-date. It is one of Cramer’s top stocks in the sector, as in several appearances, the CNBC TV host has recommended Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) over its peer firm Exxon. Among the reasons that Cramer has praised the firm […]
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Can This 6.3% Yield Survive if Oil Crashes Again?
Energy Transfer offers investors an attractive yield, but a 2020 distribution cut may be a worry for some.
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What Is ExxonMobil (XOM) Telling Investors By Shifting Focus From Tengiz To Kashagan?
ExxonMobil Holdings (NYSE:XOM) has warned that output at Kazakhstan's Tengiz oil field is set to reach its peak soon, raising questions about future production volumes from the asset. The company plans to redirect major capital spending toward the Kashagan oil field, subject to resolution of ongoing legal and environmental disputes. ExxonMobil cited heightened geopolitical risks and regional oil supply disruptions as key factors for reassessing its investment mix in Kazakhstan. The shift in...
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Buy the Big Oil Stocks Now
ExxonMobil, Chevron, and TotalEnergies are cash generating machines.
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Sector Update: Energy Stocks Mixed Friday Afternoon
Energy stocks were mixed Friday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index rising 0.1% and the Sta
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How Targa's ExxonMobil Deal Could Extend Its Permian Growth Runway
TRGP's 20-year ExxonMobil agreements support new Permian infrastructure through 2046, while higher 2026 growth spending raises execution stakes.
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Targa Resources: Reloading The Chamber For Growth With ExxonMobil Deal
Targa Resources inks a 20-year ExxonMobil midstream deal, funding new plants and pipelines for long-term growth. Click for more on TRGP stock.
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'Exxon Warns Kazakhstan’s Top Oil Field to Peak Within Years' - Bloomberg
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-20/exxon-warns-kazakhstan-s-top-oil-field-to-peak-within-years
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Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on ExxonMobil Holdings, Raises Price Target to $177
Morgan Stanley analyst Devin McDermott maintains ExxonMobil Holdings (NYSE:XOM) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $168 to $177.
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What’s Going On With Exxon Stock on Wednesday?
ExxonMobil shares rise as oil tops $85 amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions, while the energy sector gains about 40% year to date.
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Trump’s Hormuz Shock Sends Oil Above $85: 3 ETFs Poised for the Next Energy Rally
Trump’s Hormuz escalation sends oil above $85. These ETFs are positioned to benefit if crude prices stay elevated and energy stocks rally.
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Why Is ExxonMobil Stock Gaining Tuesday?
ExxonMobil (XOM) stock gains 2% despite a broader market decline, outperforming tech as energy stocks lead Tuesday's rally.
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Korea’s Stock Market Surges Another 3.5% Overnight. Intel, Coherent, and Micron Among Most Active Premarket Stocks in US Trading.
South Korean memory stocks just posted their biggest surge in months while U.S. premarket tells a far more complicated story, with Coherent falling despite a beat and Micron moving in the opposite direction from its Asian peers.
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This House of Representative Just Sold Up To $30K In Organon Stock
A report on August 12, 2026 shows that Representative Kevin Hern from Oklahoma sale stock in Organon (NYSE:OGN), valued between $2,002 and $30,000. According to the August filing, the transaction occurred on August 5,
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ExxonMobil (XOM) Stock Could Be A Bargain On Cash Flow Despite Rich Earnings
ExxonMobil Holdings has delivered a very strong run for shareholders over the past five years, yet valuation checks still suggest the stock trades at a discount to its intrinsic value estimate based on a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) approach and on earnings multiples. The stock has returned 247.7% over the past five years, which puts current buyers in the position of weighing recent gains against what still screens as a discount to estimated intrinsic value. Record production and continued...
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Here is Why Chevron (CVX) is a Favorite Among Hedge Funds
Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) is the energy stock boasting the highest number of hedge fund investors at the end of Q1 2026 in the Insider Monkey database. The American oil major ended the first quarter with 103 hedge fund holders, with a total investment value of over $29.6 billion. This is up from 86 hedge fund […]
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The Energy and Pharma Giants Quietly Funding HDV’s 3% Yield, and How Safe Each One Is
Four dividend giants from energy and pharma quietly generate the bulk of HDV's income, but their balance sheets and payout coverage look nothing alike. Before trusting that 3% yield, it pays to know which checks are ironclad and which carry a hidden catch.
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BP p.l.c. (BP) vs. Shell plc (SHEL): Two Oil Majors Cash In on the Iran War, But Tell Different Stories
BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP) and Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL) both posted big profit jumps this quarter, mainly due to the same Iran-war-driven surge in oil and gas prices that already drew a public attack from President Trump on Exxon and Chevron for making “too much money.” However, the two major European energy companies are telling very different […]
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XOM Charges A Premium Its Peers Do Not
ExxonMobil's stock trades like a class leader, but its report card tells a different story.
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Elizabeth Warren Blasts ‘Trump Math’ as Oil Giants That Put $5 Million Into His Inauguration Fund See '$23 Billion in Excess War Profits’
Sen. Elizabeth Warren slams Trump for aiding oil companies' $23B profits during Iran war as Gas prices remain high.
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Stock Market Today, Aug. 10: Markets Slip as Oil Gains Fuel Inflation Fears
Crude climbed, lifting energy stocks while semiconductor and tech shares stumbled on capital spending concerns, today, Aug. 10, 2026.
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Exxon Handed Shareholders $9.4 Billion in One Quarter. Here's What It Earned to Cover It.
The pace of dividends and buybacks runs near $37 billion a year -- and the cash covering it arrives unevenly.
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Why Trump’s Waiver of the Jones Act Is Unlikely To Lower Gas Prices
Trump is considering extending the Jones Act waiver as gasoline prices above $4 per gallon become a growing political risk ahead of the midterms.
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Today in Apple history: Apple becomes world’s most valuable company
On August 9, 2011, Apple overtook ExxonMobil to become the world's most valuable company for the first time. Many such milestones followed.
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Warren Buffett sends a blunt message to stock market investors
Berkshire Hathaway is sitting on $397.4 billion in cash. That number is larger than the market value of ExxonMobil. It exceeds the GDP of South Africa. It is the largest liquid reserve in the company's history. Berkshire has been a net seller of stocks for more than three years and has not found a ...
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ELAM: Let’s make deal – not
Trump’s energy frustrations are not liable to be resolved this year. Tuesday, Trump told Fox News that the U.S. and Iran were close to a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz. He then leaped to the conclusion that would lower the price of gasoline from the current nationwide price of $4.06 to $2.50. Anyone with that much of a misunderstanding of the worldwide supply chain from crude oil to ...
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Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week Of August 9
Weekly dividend activity roundup for Dividend Champions, Contenders & Challengersâsee dividend changes, upcoming ex-dividend dates and pay dates here.
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TD Cowen Maintains Buy on ExxonMobil Holdings, Raises Price Target to $168
TD Cowen analyst Jason Gabelman maintains ExxonMobil Holdings (NYSE:XOM) with a Buy and raises the price target from $155 to $168.
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