In a year marked by a significant "lower for longer" pricing environment and shifting global energy dynamics, Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) reported a resilient fourth-quarter 2025 performance that exceeded analyst expectations on the bottom line. Despite facing a sharp decline in average Brent crude prices—averaging $69 per barrel in
IRVING, TX — In a display of operational muscle that has become the hallmark of its post-merger era, Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings today that comfortably cleared Wall Street’s hurdles. Despite a challenging environment characterized by a nearly 20% year-over-year slide in global crude prices and
The American consumer is beginning to see a light at the end of the inflationary tunnel. According to the final January 2026 reading from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers, one-year inflation expectations have eased to 4.0%, down from 4.2% in December and a peak earlier in
In a month characterized by high-stakes brinkmanship and a dramatic reshuffling of global energy maps, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil has found a precarious footing, stabilizing at the $65 per barrel threshold as of late January 2026. This stabilization comes after a volatile 15% rally throughout the month, a
The final week of January 2026 has been defined by a return to "tariff diplomacy" and a surreal geopolitical standoff over the world’s largest island, sending ripples of volatility through the S&P 500. President Trump’s dual-track strategy of threatening 100% tariffs on Canadian goods while simultaneously pressuring
Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings today that surpassed Wall Street expectations, demonstrating the energy giant’s ability to generate significant cash flow even as global crude prices retreated. The company posted an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.71, beating the analyst consensus of $1.
SAN RAMON, CA — Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) reported its fourth-quarter 2025 financial results this morning, delivering an earnings surprise that has caught Wall Street's attention. Despite a backdrop of cooling global oil prices and a year-over-year dip in total revenue, the energy giant managed to beat analyst expectations on the
The U.S. economy was met with a stark awakening on January 30, 2026, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the December 2025 Producer Price Index (PPI) report, revealing a significant and unexpected jump in wholesale inflation. Headline PPI rose by 0.5% on a month-over-month basis, more than
Wall Street etched a new chapter in financial history this week as the S&P 500 index briefly surged past the 7,000-point threshold for the first time, marking a breathtaking ascent that has redefined investor expectations for the decade. On January 28, 2026, the benchmark index touched an intraday
IRVING, Texas — Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM) delivered a resounding message to the energy markets on Friday, January 30, 2026, reporting fourth-quarter 2025 earnings that surpassed Wall Street expectations. The oil giant’s performance was anchored by a massive surge in domestic oil and gas production, particularly in the Permian Basin,
As the final quarterly reports for 2025 filter through the financial markets this January 30, 2026, a striking paradox has emerged for the titans of American energy. ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) and Chevron (NYSE:CVX) have both reported all-time record production levels, flooding the market with oil from the Permian Basin
In a move that signals a final, aggressive push for scale in the American oil patch, Coterra Energy (NYSE: CTRA) and Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) have entered the final stages of merger negotiations. The deal, valued at approximately $60 billion including debt, aims to create a "Super Independent" energy powerhouse
In a month that has fundamentally reshaped the geopolitical landscape of the Western Hemisphere, the Venezuelan oil sector is undergoing a seismic restructuring following a rapid US military intervention in early January 2026. The capture of Nicolás Maduro and the subsequent installation of an interim government have paved the way
The global energy market has been sent into a tailspin as oil prices surged to four-month highs in late January 2026. Brent crude futures jumped to $68.40 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) followed suit, reaching $63.21. The rally is being fueled by a volatile cocktail of
ExxonMobil’s Q4 results are expected to show earnings pressure as lower crude prices impact its upstream segment. While production remains strong, analysts warn that narrow refining margins may dampen the energy giant’s end-of-year performance.
As of January 29, 2026, global financial markets are grappling with a dramatic intensification of geopolitical risk as tensions between the United States and Iran reach a boiling point. The deployment of a massive naval armada, led by the USS Abraham Lincoln to the Persian Gulf, has sent shockwaves through
