Occidental Petroleum is an international oil and gas exploration and production company that focuses on the development of hydrocarbon resources. With operations spanning various regions around the globe, Occidental engages in the extraction of oil and natural gas, and is also involved in the chemical manufacturing sector, producing products used in a variety of industries. The company emphasizes sustainable practices and innovation in its operations, aiming to enhance environmental stewardship while delivering energy solutions to meet global demands. Read More
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 [...]
As the global energy market closes out a tumultuous 2025, the narrative has shifted from a simple supply-and-demand equation to a complex geopolitical chess match. With West Texas Intermediate (WTI) testing the $60 mark—down roughly 12% from this time last year—investors are grappling with a paradox: a market
Occidental Petroleum Corp could hike its dividend in late January or early February. But OXY stock is still well off its highs. Based on its average dividend yield, OXY could be worth over 25% more at $50 per share.
As the calendar turns to late December 2025, the American energy sector finds itself in a state of high-octane contradiction. On one hand, the United States has solidified its status as the world’s undisputed energy superpower, with domestic crude oil production hitting a staggering record of 13.6 million
As of December 22, 2025, the global energy landscape is facing a seismic shift following a series of high-stakes maritime confrontations in the Caribbean and Atlantic. The U.S. Navy and Coast Guard are currently in active pursuit of the Bella 1, a "dark fleet" tanker allegedly carrying millions of
As the final weeks of 2025 unfold, the global energy market is locked in a high-stakes tug-of-war between mathematical certainty and geopolitical reality. On paper, the outlook for 2026 is nothing short of grim: a "tsunami" of crude oil is projected to flood the market, potentially driving prices to levels
As the calendar turns toward 2026, the exuberant "AI-everything" rally that defined much of 2024 and 2025 is facing a sobering reality check. With the Federal Reserve entering a delicate transition phase and inflation proving stickier than many had hoped, Wall Street is dusting off the playbook from the 2022
The financial markets are often a complex web of correlations, but few are as direct and impactful as the relationship between crude oil and natural gas prices and the performance of public companies within the energy sector. As of December 17, 2025, this fundamental economic dynamic continues to dictate the
The global energy market is navigating a significant shift as December 2025 concludes, with both crude oil and natural gas prices experiencing a notable downturn. This retreat marks a stark contrast to the robust performance observed earlier in the year, challenging the momentum of energy stocks and prompting a cautious
Benchmark Brent crude prices rose 2% to rise above $60 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices rose over 2.1% to $56.48 per barrel at the time of writing.
A messy, shutdown-delayed jobs print pushed unemployment to a four-year high, oil slid to fresh multi-year lows, and energy stocks took the punch. Meanwhile, an AI-infrastructure permitting push in the House helped keep the Nasdaq afloat, though the market’s tolerance for debt-funded AI buildouts is clearly thinning.
Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) today announced a robust $2.4 billion capital budget for 2026, signaling a strategic commitment to both the expansion of its core operations and the diligent maintenance of its existing asset base. This significant financial outlay, unveiled on December 15, 2025, positions the energy giant to
As the US stock market basks in a prolonged bull run, fueled by technological innovation and the burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) sector, a growing chorus of analysts and investors is raising red flags over escalating valuations. With key metrics signaling a market potentially detached from historical norms, the question isn't
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has once again sent ripples through the financial markets with its latest Q3 2025 13F filing, released on November 14, 2025. The filing revealed a continuation of the conglomerate's cautious stance, marking a twelfth consecutive quarter of net stock sales and an unprecedented accumulation of cash,
The U.S. stock market is currently navigating a significant recalibration, marked by a pronounced divergence as of December 11, 2025. While the venerable Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has demonstrated remarkable resilience, soaring to new all-time highs, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQ) finds itself in a challenging position, lagging
