In a dramatic show of market strength, shares of Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) surged 9.4% today, February 19, 2026, following a fourth-quarter earnings report that handily outpaced Wall Street expectations. The Houston-based energy giant reported adjusted earnings of $0.31 per share, nearly double the consensus analyst estimate of
As of February 19, 2026, the U.S. energy sector has emerged as the clear leader in the global financial markets, staging a massive rally that has caught many institutional investors off guard. Driven by a volatile mix of escalating military tensions in the Middle East and a sudden tightening
The global energy landscape shifted violently this week as crude oil prices plummeted below the $63 per barrel threshold, marking a definitive end to the "war premium" that has propped up markets for over two years. The catalyst for the sell-off was an unexpected confirmation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
In a move that has sent shockwaves through global capitals and commodity markets, the Trump administration has officially implemented a sweeping 25% tariff on any nation that continues to maintain trade relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran. Announced in early February 2026, this "Secondary Tariff" policy marks a fundamental
As of February 17, 2026, Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) stands at a pivotal crossroads in its century-long history. Known traditionally as a Permian Basin powerhouse, the company is aggressively rebranding itself as a leader in the global energy transition. With its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report scheduled for release tomorrow, February 18, all eyes are on [...]
In early 2026, the global energy landscape is witnessing a structural transformation as the legendary U.S. shale boom—the force that upended global oil markets for over a decade—has finally hit a definitive plateau. As of February 16, 2026, latest data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) confirms
