Exxon Mobil is a multinational oil and gas corporation engaged in the exploration, production, refining, and distribution of petroleum and petrochemical products. The company operates in various segments, including upstream operations, which involve the extraction of crude oil and natural gas, and downstream operations, which focus on refining and marketing fuels and lubricants. Additionally, Exxon Mobil invests in alternative energy solutions and technologies, contributing to ongoing efforts to address global energy challenges. With a significant presence in multiple countries, the company plays a vital role in supplying energy and products to meet the demands of consumers and industries worldwide. Read More
ADEN/RIYADH — As the world observes the Christmas holiday, the geopolitical landscape of the Arabian Peninsula is undergoing its most violent transformation in years. A sweeping military offensive launched in early December by the Southern Transitional Council (STC)—Yemen’s primary separatist movement—has effectively dismantled the Saudi-backed unity government,
The landscape of the global energy market has been fundamentally reshaped this year as Chevron (NYSE: CVX) successfully completed its $53 billion acquisition of Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES), marking the end of one of the most contentious corporate rivalries in recent memory. By securing a 30% stake in the prolific
In a dramatic opening to the 2025-2026 winter heating season, U.S. natural gas prices surged to their highest levels in three years, with the Henry Hub prompt-month futures contract briefly eclipsing the $5.00/MMBtu threshold. This price action, peaking at $5.29/MMBtu on December 5, 2025, was
As of December 25, 2025, a high-stakes maritime standoff in the Caribbean has fundamentally reshaped the energy landscape. The U.S. government’s decision to implement a "quarantine" of sanctioned oil tankers near Venezuela has effectively severed one of the world’s most controversial supply chains. This aggressive maneuver, involving
As the global energy market closes out 2025, the OPEC+ alliance has executed a high-stakes tactical maneuver designed to prevent a total price collapse in the face of a looming global supply glut. Following a modest production increase of 137,000 barrels per day (bpd) in December 2025, the cartel
As the 2025 holiday season reaches its peak, the U.S. financial landscape finds itself at a historic crossroads. The aggressive trade policies initiated earlier this year—most notably the "Liberation Day" tariffs of April 2025—have fundamentally rewritten the rules of global commerce, fueling both a resilient stock market
As 2025 draws to a close, the financial markets are entering the new year with a sense of cautious exuberance. Despite a year of navigating fluctuating interest rates and geopolitical tensions, the consensus among Wall Street’s elite is clear: 2026 is poised to be a year of significant corporate
As the sun sets on the final trading sessions of 2025, the global financial markets are entering a period of deceptive calm. With many institutional desks shuttered for the holidays and trading volumes plummeting by as much as 50%, the remaining "thin" market has become a playground for extreme volatility.
As 2025 draws to a close, investors find themselves reflecting on a year that defied almost every consensus forecast established twelve months ago. While the S&P 500 managed to grind out a respectable annual return of approximately 17.5%, the path was anything but linear. The market was defined
As of December 24, 2025, the global financial landscape is grappling with a Christmas season defined by high-stakes brinkmanship and "America First" economic policies. The second year of the Trump administration has seen a fundamental rewriting of international trade norms, characterized by a "year of the tariff" and a volatile
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
As the 2025 holiday season reaches its peak, the global energy landscape is defined by a stark and unusual divergence. While crude oil prices have found a tenuous floor, remaining steady despite a backdrop of structural oversupply, natural gas prices are experiencing a sharp retreat. This "Great Energy Decoupling" reflects
Joshua Brown says Exxon Mobil Corp. is breaking out, Stephanie Link likes iShares MSCI India ETF, and Joe Terranova names NVIDIA Corp. as his final trade.
As the 2025 calendar year draws to a close, the U.S. equity markets have delivered a pre-holiday gift to investors, with major indices scaling new all-time highs on December 23, 2025. The S&P 500 reached a milestone of 6,916 during the session, while the Nasdaq Composite surged
As 2025 draws to a close, the divergence between the "new economy" and the "old economy" has reached a historic fever pitch. While the S&P 500 has surged to record highs, fueled by an insatiable appetite for artificial intelligence and mega-cap technology, traditional cyclical sectors—the bedrock of the
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 the calendar turns toward 2026, the U.S. economy is defying traditional gravity. In a year many expected to be defined by a cooling labor market and a return to the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation target, the data paints a far more complex picture. As of December 23,
The U.S. equity markets continued their year-end ascent on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, as the S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) notched its third consecutive winning session. This momentum, often referred to as the "Santa Claus Rally," was fueled by a confluence of robust economic data and a growing sense
As the 2025 trading year draws to a close, the S&P 500 (INDEXSP: .INX) is demonstrating a remarkable display of resilience. Despite a significant shift in interest rate expectations following a "blistering" GDP report, the benchmark index is hovering just below its all-time highs, fueled by a broadening market
As of December 23, 2025, the global energy market is grappling with a sense of profound déjà vu. Decades after the fuel lines and stagflation of the 1970s, a toxic cocktail of international disagreements, naval blockades, and supply chain fragility has once again pushed energy security to the forefront of
As of December 23, 2025, the global energy landscape is grappling with a "super glut" that has sent West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices tumbling to a multi-year low of approximately $58 per barrel. Despite a year marked by geopolitical volatility—ranging from U.S. naval blockades of Venezuelan
NEW YORK — As of December 23, 2025, the natural gas market is witnessing its most significant bullish surge in three years. Futures prices are currently aggressively testing the critical $4.20 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) resistance level, a technical and psychological ceiling that has capped market rallies throughout
