As the 2026 fiscal year begins to unfold, a dramatic shift in global energy markets is emerging as the unexpected hero for the American corporate bottom line. Following a period of stubborn inflationary pressures and volatile energy costs, a persistent global supply surplus has sent crude oil prices tumbling, providing
As Occidental gets ready to report its fourth-quarter results next month, earnings expectations from Wall Street remain firmly on the conservative side.
In a dramatic shift for global energy markets, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures plummeted to approximately $60.15 per barrel on January 16, 2026, marking a significant retreat from the geopolitical-driven highs seen earlier in the month. The decline followed a cooling of rhetoric from President Donald Trump
Energy markets experienced a dramatic correction on January 15, 2026, as the "geopolitical risk premium" that had propped up crude prices for weeks suddenly evaporated. Following signals from the White House that immediate military action against Tehran had been sidelined in favor of a "wait-and-see" approach, global benchmarks saw their
Woods said Venezuela was uninvestable, prompting Trump to say that Exxon was being "too cute" and may not be involved in rebuilding the oil infrastructure in the country.
As the global financial markets navigate a complex landscape of narrow leadership and persistent macro-volatility in early 2026, Wolfe Research has released its definitive outlook for the energy sector. Led by Senior Analyst Sam Margolin, the firm’s 2026 Oil & Gas Outlook positions energy stocks not merely as commodity plays,
The Oracle of Omaha has long favored concentrating capital in his best ideas, which is a belief that will continue under Berkshire's new CEO, Greg Abel.
The global energy landscape shifted dramatically on January 7, 2026, as West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices plummeted to $56.92 per barrel. This sharp decline, representing a multi-year low, was triggered by a sudden and massive influx of Venezuelan supply following a historic geopolitical upheaval in South America.
As of January 6, 2026, the American financial landscape presents a startling paradox. The S&P 500 has surged to a historic milestone, closing at an all-time high of 6,944.82, fueled by a relentless "Phase 2" AI revolution that has redefined market leadership. Yet, while tech giants and
As of January 6, 2026, the strategic landscape for North American midstream energy has shifted decisively toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, with Gibson Energy (TSX: GEI) emerging as a primary architect of this transition. Once heavily reliant on the volatile swings of its marketing segment, the Calgary-based energy infrastructure
As the opening bells of 2026 ring across Wall Street, a profound shift in market leadership is unfolding. The long-standing dominance of "Big Tech" and the "Magnificent 7" has hit a significant wall, giving way to a robust resurgence in the so-called "Old Economy." In the first trading sessions of
As of December 23, 2025, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) stands as a monument to financial discipline and a harbinger of structural transformation. Long regarded as the ultimate "safe haven" for retail and institutional investors alike, the Omaha-based conglomerate is currently at its most pivotal crossroads since Warren Buffett took control in 1965. With a [...]
I discussed Occidental Petroleum's possible dividend hike next month in my Dec. 23, 2025, Barchart article. I showed that OXY stock could be worth $50. Investors are now piling into January 16, 2026, expiry call options.
