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XOM's Permian outlook strengthens as WTI tops $80, far above $34-$42 shut-in prices, while production targets continue to rise.

Harris Oakmark recently released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for the “Oakmark Fund”. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The objective of the fund is to deliver capital appreciation by investing in a diverse set of large-cap US companies. In the quarter, the Fund (investor class) underperformed the S&P 500 Index, returning […]

Five major companies also agreed to build Pathways carbon capture and storage mega-project

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Oil prices jumped and Asian shares were mostly lower Monday after the U.S. carried out airstrikes and Iran retaliated. The price of Brent crude, the international standard, gained 3.9% to $78.96 per barrel, while U.S. benchmark crude oil added 4% to $74.26 per barrel. Prices for both types of crude oil recently had slipped back to the levels they were at before the war with Iran began, after the two sides set an interim agreement on ending the conflict and ships resumed transporting oil through the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil swung more than $40 a barrel in a single quarter, and two energy giants absorbed that whiplash in very different ways. Which approach holds up better when crude keeps sliding matters a great deal for retirees counting on steady income.

The US-Iran ceasefire is fracturing, Brent is climbing, and energy stocks are repricing fast. Whether this is a temporary spike or the beginning of a sustained oil shock will reshape the Fed's next move and every duration-sensitive position in your portfolio.

The company is an operational powerhouse, but a single, long-term disruption in a key business could test the limits of its strength.

The latest trading day saw ConocoPhillips (COP) settling at $108.02, representing a -2.44% change from its previous close.

Investors holding Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO) own a slice of the cheapest, largest cap-weighted index fund on the market, and it has been doing its job. VOO is up 10.25% year-to-date through July 7, 2026, riding a benchmark that continues to be dominated by mega-cap technology. The pitch to swap VOO for the Pacer ... The S&P 500 Is Up 5% This Year. This ‘Cash Cow’ Fund Is Up 9%

Wall Street closed mixed on Wednesday after a choppy session.

ConocoPhillips stock has delivered a strong 129.5% return over the past 5 years, and with recent headlines pointing to potential upside, investors are weighing how that track record lines up with what the valuation checks are actually saying today. A 129.5% gain over 5 years suggests ConocoPhillips has already rewarded long term holders. The key issue now is whether the current price still leaves room for an attractive risk reward trade off. Recent strength in oil prices tied to Middle East...

ConocoPhillips (COP) concluded the recent trading session at $110.72, signifying a +2.1% move from its prior day's close.

ConocoPhillips (COP) stock recently reacted to renewed conflict between the United States and Iran, as escalating tensions and attacks on commercial ships pushed crude prices higher and sharpened investor focus on the company’s cash flow sensitivity. See our latest analysis for ConocoPhillips. Beyond the latest move in crude prices, ConocoPhillips shares have had mixed momentum. The stock recorded a 4.3% 7 day share price return following recent index additions, compared with a 30 day share...

Chevron showered its owners with a fortune in cash, but the real question is what that money says about the company's future.

Energy stocks were higher late Wednesday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index and the State

In late June 2026, ConocoPhillips closed several long-standing shelf registrations tied to employee stock ownership plan offerings worth a combined US$5.56 billion and filed a new universal shelf to issue various securities, including debt, common and preferred stock, warrants, and stock purchase contracts. Over the same period, ConocoPhillips was added to the Russell 1000 Defensive and Russell 1000 Value-Defensive indexes, while conflict-related disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz pushed...

Shares of Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) are up 4% at midday Wednesday, trading at $53.90. The move puts Occidental well ahead of integrated peers ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) and Chevron (NYSE:CVX). ExxonMobil stock is off 1% at $140.51, essentially flat. Meanwhile, Chevron shares are higher by 1% to $176.07, a modest gain that trails Occidental by a wide ... Occidental Petroleum Jumps 4% While ExxonMobil, Chevron Lag: Evercore Upgrade and Oil Spike Fuel OXY’s Lead

Wall Street Slides After Trump's Iran Warning Ignites Oil Rally

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) shares are trading higher Wednesday morning as escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran sent crude prices sharply higher and boosted investor appetite for oil producers. ConocoPhillips shares are trending higher. Why are COP shares climbing? Oil Prices Jump On Middle East Supply Risk The move follows a report that President Donald Trump declared a tentative ceasefire and memorandum of understanding with Iran "over," after recent attacks on commercial vessels in the

With an average upside potential of 40.15% according to Wall Street analysts, ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) is included among the 10 Most Promising Energy Stocks to Buy Now. ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) is one of the world’s largest independent E&P companies based on oil and natural gas production and proved reserves. On June 29, Morgan Stanley lowered its price objective […]

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Evercore's double upgrade adds an analyst catalyst to the crude-driven move

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Shares of oil and gas producer ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) jumped 4.3% in the afternoon session after oil prices surged following attacks on commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz.

The Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF (CBOE:COWZ) is having a solid 2026, up 6.4% year to date and 14.81% over the past year through July 6. Yet a fund built expressly to own America’s biggest cash machines holds zero shares of Apple, arguably the most famous cash generator on the planet. That contradiction is ... Up 14.81% in a Year, COWZ Proves You Don’t Need Apple

Energy stocks just gave investors a buying window. After WTI crude spiked to $114.58 per barrel on April 7, on the Strait of Hormuz disruption, prices have cooled to $78.94 per barrel as of June 22, dragging the three integrated majors down with them. Exxon Mobil is off 6% over the past month, Chevron is ... 3 Energy Stocks to Buy in July

Phillips 66 is expected to release its fiscal Q2 earnings next month, and analysts project significant EPS growth.

Occidental's robust proved reserves, strong reserve replacement and diversified assets support production visibility, cash flow resilience and long-term returns.

The latest trading day saw ConocoPhillips (COP) settling at $104.73, representing a +1.46% change from its previous close.