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Chevron will expand Venezuela operations, more than doubling production through $7 billion investment
Finance

Chevron will expand Venezuela operations, more than doubling production through $7 billion investment

Chevron's announcement comes amid a broader U.S. push to increase oil production in Venezuela.…

This Was the Best-Performing Asset Class in August
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This Was the Best-Performing Asset Class in August

Commodities crushed all other asset classes last month, with gold and crude oil leading the way.…

Chevron outlines $7 billion plan to expand in Venezuela
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Chevron outlines $7 billion plan to expand in Venezuela

Chevron says it will expand its operations in Venezuela, following the Trump administration’s move for a Pentagon-backed plan to develop the country’s oil reser…

Big Oil vs. Midstream: Which Side of the Barrel Pays Better Right Now?
Finance

Big Oil vs. Midstream: Which Side of the Barrel Pays Better Right Now?

Energy stocks currently offer high dividend yields.…

Europe’s largest airline warns of jet-fuel prices at $140 this winter as it cuts capacity
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Europe’s largest airline warns of jet-fuel prices at $140 this winter as it cuts capacity

Ryanair on Wednesday reduced its winter capacity to mitigate its exposure to unhedged jet fuel prices of $140 per barrel, illustrating the real-economy impact o…

Why Wheaton Precious Metals Rallied in August
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Why Wheaton Precious Metals Rallied in August

Wheaton delivered in the second quarter, as gold and silver prices rallied to strong months.…

Oil major BP completes search for chair after boardroom upheaval
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Oil major BP completes search for chair after boardroom upheaval

BP on Wednesday formally appointed Ian Tyler as chair after a surprise dismissal of former chairman Albert Manifold sparked boardroom turmoil.…

Brent rises more than 2% following tit-for-tat strikes by the U.S. and Iran
Finance

Brent rises more than 2% following tit-for-tat strikes by the U.S. and Iran

Oil rose Wednesday, as Mideast tensions continue to escalate after the U.S. attacked Iran, while Tehran reportedly struck back at U.S. allies.…

Stock Market Today, Sept. 1: Stocks Slide and Oil Surges Amid U.S.-Iran Tension
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Stock Market Today, Sept. 1: Stocks Slide and Oil Surges Amid U.S.-Iran Tension

On Sept. 1, 2026, rising crude and Treasury yields pressured equities across nearly every sector, with tech stocks bearing the brunt of the selloff.…

Stock Market Midday, Sept. 1: Stocks Slide on Global Bond Sell-Off
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Stock Market Midday, Sept. 1: Stocks Slide on Global Bond Sell-Off

Brent crude climbs as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate, fueling a broad bond sell-off and inflation concerns today, Sept. 1, 2026.…

Stocks Fall on Rising Yields and Oil, With Apple the Lone Bright Spot
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Stocks Fall on Rising Yields and Oil, With Apple the Lone Bright Spot

Apple jumped 3% on its first day under a new CEO, and the market fell anyway. When a rising trillion-dollar stock can't lift the indexes, look at the bond marke…

Silver Miners ETF Outperforms Gold Fund, but Carries Double Risk
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Silver Miners ETF Outperforms Gold Fund, but Carries Double Risk

SIL's 86.6% one-year return beats AAAU's 35.5%, yet mining equities face operational risks that physical bullion avoids.…

Global oil prices extend move over $90 after report of two tankers struck in Hormuz
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Global oil prices extend move over $90 after report of two tankers struck in Hormuz

West Texas Intermediate’s contract for October delivery and Brent crude’s November contract rose to their highest levels in nearly two weeks.…

U.S. oil firm to take over some Venezuelan oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian companies: Reuters
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U.S. oil firm to take over some Venezuelan oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian companies: Reuters

U.S. oil company North American Blue Energy Partners will take over some oilfields previously controlled by five Chinese companies and a Russian firm.…

The $3 trillion oil market has just gotten more accessible than ever: No longer a 'rich man's game'
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The $3 trillion oil market has just gotten more accessible than ever: No longer a 'rich man's game'

Oil trading is becoming more accessible to individual investors as smaller futures contracts, ETFs and online brokerages lower longtime barriers to the market.…

Why ExxonMobil, Chevron, SLB, and Other Energy Stocks Climbed Today
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Why ExxonMobil, Chevron, SLB, and Other Energy Stocks Climbed Today

Oil prices are rising again.…

This Oil Major Is Perfectly Positioned to Benefit From Trump's Oil Deal With Venezuela
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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.…

Indian PM Modi implores Putin to end Ukraine war amid U.S. tariff threat on Russian oil
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Indian PM Modi implores Putin to end Ukraine war amid U.S. tariff threat on Russian oil

Indian PM Narendra Modi has urged Russia to end the Ukraine war and to cease hostilities.…

Should You Buy Rivian Stock Instead of Lucid Stock?
Finance

Should You Buy Rivian Stock Instead of Lucid Stock?

Higher oil prices are great for the EV industry.…

Venezuela grants U.S.-backed NABEP 100-year concessions for 17 oil fields, White House says
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Venezuela grants U.S.-backed NABEP 100-year concessions for 17 oil fields, White House says

Venezuelan interim authorities have granted North American Blue Energy Partners 100-year concessions for 17 oil fields, White House says.…

Stock Market Today, Aug. 31: Stocks Edge Lower as Oil Prices Surge Again
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Stock Market Today, Aug. 31: Stocks Edge Lower as Oil Prices Surge Again

WTI crude climbed above $90 a barrel following U.S. military strikes, stoking inflation and rate-hike concerns, today, Aug. 31, 2026.…

The Strait of Hormuz Conflict Just Escalated Again. Here's What It Means for Shell.
Finance

The Strait of Hormuz Conflict Just Escalated Again. Here's What It Means for Shell.

The oil major's regional operations have taken a hit. Will its share price follow?…

This maneuver is boosting oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz
Finance

This maneuver is boosting oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz

Middle East oil producers are finding more ways to evade Iranian threats and push more of their product to market.…

The 10-year Treasury yield just crossed a key threshold that should make people ‘sit up and take notice’
Finance

The 10-year Treasury yield just crossed a key threshold that should make people ‘sit up and take notice’

Yield on 10-year Treasury touches its highest level of Trump 2.0 as oil climbs back about $90 a barrel…

Trump announced a massive oil deal with Venezuela. Why it won't lower gas prices anytime soon
Finance

Trump announced a massive oil deal with Venezuela. Why it won't lower gas prices anytime soon

President Donald Trump announced Friday that the U.S. secured majority control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's proven oil reserves.…

Mortgage rates surge to the highest since June 2025 as new Middle East attacks push oil prices up
Finance

Mortgage rates surge to the highest since June 2025 as new Middle East attacks push oil prices up

The expectation had been for falling rates this year, but the war with Iran and its resulting rise in oil prices upended that.…

Trump to meet with oil execs about cutting gas prices, as his Venezuelan SPR plan faces skepticism
Finance

Trump to meet with oil execs about cutting gas prices, as his Venezuelan SPR plan faces skepticism

The president and his fellow Republicans look set to focus on affordability as the midterms near.…

Is Occidental Petroleum a Bargain or a Value Trap Right Now?
Finance

Is Occidental Petroleum a Bargain or a Value Trap Right Now?

The direction of oil prices plays a crucial role in Occidental's stock price.…

Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Monday
Finance

Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Monday

Oil is up nearly 4% after U.S. and Iran exchanged attacks for the first time since July.…

Brent oil tops $90 after first U.S. and Iran fighting in a month
Finance

Brent oil tops $90 after first U.S. and Iran fighting in a month

Oil prices jumped on Monday after the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire for the first time in a month.…