The Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF (COWZ) gained alongside energy stocks like Exxon Mobil after Brent crude oil prices surged nearly 14% in five days. The ETF, which screens for high free-cash-flow companies, benefits from its roughly 16% energy sector weighting, driving its 8% gain year to date. Brent crude prices and Middle East supply risks remain key factors to watch, as they influence the ETF's energy exposure during quarterly rebalances. If Brent stays above $75, energy holdings in COWZ are likely to increase, while prices below $70 could shift the fund's focus toward staples and healthcare sectors.
Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) has proven to be a stronger choice than Exxon Mobil (XOM) for retirees seeking durable and growing income. While both companies are energy blue chips paying dividends, EPD maintained and increased its dividend durin...
Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are below pre-war levels due to Iranian control claims and regional tensions. While Iran asserts tight control, the US Navy escorts some shipments, keeping flow significant. Recent talks between Iran and Oma...
ExxonMobil is considered better positioned than Enbridge due to heightened oil price volatility caused by geopolitical tensions, especially disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The combination of these disruptions and ongoing structural supply-demand...
Five established companies—Johnson & Johnson, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Exxon Mobil, and Kimberly-Clark—have declared new dividends backed by decades of consistent payout increases. Each company recently reported strong earnings or raised guidance, signali...
The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) dropped to 289.7 million barrels, its lowest since 1982, due to releases made to offset oil supply disruptions from the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz tensions. This reduction limits the US's ability to re...
