Chevron is considered a compelling buy due to oil inventories being at multi-decade lows, which supports crude prices. The company's record production following its acquisition of Hess and its integrated refining operations position it well to benefit from higher margins during the oil restocking cycle. Additionally, Q2 earnings could surprise positively as a prior $2.9 billion timing headwind from Q1 reverses. Chevron's Project Kilby, a 20-year AI power deal with Microsoft, also diversifies its revenue streams and adds unpriced optionality for investors.
The SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP) has risen 43% year to date, driven by a rally in WTI crude prices following a supply disruption in the Middle East that cut Gulf production by about 10.5 million barrels per day in April. The ...
British energy company BP has secured a license to develop the second phase of Venezuela's offshore Loran gas field, partnering equally with Abu Dhabi's XRG and Qatar's UCC Oil & Gas Holding. This move signals a return of international energy firms t...
In 2026, the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) leads with a 25.6% year-to-date return, driven by its focus on current yield, value sectors, and energy exposure. Meanwhile, the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) prioritizes dividend growth ...
The iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV) relies heavily on energy and pharmaceutical sectors, with Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Johnson & Johnson, and AbbVie making up about 26% of its assets. Exxon and Johnson & Johnson are rated very safe due to strong ca...
