Adams Natural Resources Fund reported an 18.4% total return on net asset value for the first half of 2026, outperforming the S&P 500 Materials Sector's 12.0% return and slightly exceeding its blended benchmark of 18.1%. The fund's market price return was 18.2%. Key holdings include Exxon Mobil and Chevron, with a strong focus on energy sectors. The fund's net asset value per share rose to $27.44 as of June 30, 2026, up from $23.61 a year earlier. The semi-annual shareholder report is expected around July 22, 2026.
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...
