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Oil and natural gas prices are volatile, which is why the energy sector tends to go through periods of boom and bust. Those ups and downs can make energy a trying sector in which to invest. Chevron

If you are looking at the oil sector, you'll want to make sure you consider industry giants that have proven they can withstand the inherent volatility of energy prices.

Two of the best options are

The most valuable energy stock traded on the U.S. exchanges, ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM), has a $392.2 billion market cap -- well ahead of second-place Chevron (NYSE: CVX) with its $268.3 billion market

There's always a reason stocks trade near year-long lows, which should be considered before buying them. That said, there's a good case for buying both companies discussed here. Devon Energy (NYSE:

The market's rebound last year led me to tap the brakes on new investments to start building up more cash in case the market took a breather. I sold a few losing positions while allowing my

During bull markets, when investors are feeling optimistic, it's easy for dividends to slide under the radar. But while the market is focused on share price appreciation, owning dividend stocks can

Did you know that achieving a 10% return over a period of 25 years would turn a $5,000 investment into more than $54,000? And that's just if you average the S&P 500's long-run return of 10%. If you

Chevron (NYSE: CVX) rakes in billions of dollars each year producing fossil fuels. It's investing a massive amount of money to remain a global oil and gas market leader. That's because the oil giant

Shares of Chevron (NYSE: CVX) slumped 16.9% in 2023, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. That vastly underperformed the broader market, with the S&P 500 gaining 24% last

Looking broadly at the energy sector, investors have a huge number of options. But three of the best right now might be Chevron (NYSE: CVX), Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD), and Black Hills

Dividend stocks can be an excellent source of passive income. Those that are best have robust cash flows that support and grow their dividend payout. One stock yielding investors nearly 4% that has

ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) runs with a pretty distinguished group of peers, all of which are giant international energy producers with diversified businesses. Despite immense pressure to shift hard

With 2023 drawing to a close, it's time to start looking ahead to the new year. Many investors are already considering making changes to boost their portfolio's performance in 2024.

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No stock can stave off the bearish whims of the market and rise constantly. Experienced investors are more than familiar with this fact and will often take advantage of the dips in quality stocks

Oil and gas giant Chevron (NYSE: CVX) is a well-known dividend stock and a staple in global energy. Despite operating in energy, where up-and-down commodity prices can impact business, Chevron has

When the S&P 500 is roaring higher and knocking on the door of an all-time high, a few percentage points of dividend yield may not seem that enticing.

However, the real advantage of dividend stocks

Chevron (NYSE: CVX) recently released its preliminary capital plans for 2024. The oil giant expects to increase its capital spending by about 11% next year. It's focusing on investing in projects

Oil and natural gas are inherently volatile commodities that are increasingly facing headwinds from a world that is looking to reduce its reliance on carbon fuels. The importance of oil to the world

Energy is one of the oldest sectors in the business world, but it's also cyclical, experiencing periods of boom and bust. Unfortunately, the past decade has been challenging for the sector. Over

Chevron (NYSE: CVX) has gone on a shopping spree this year. In May, the oil giant sealed a deal to buy PDC Energy for $7.6 billion (including the assumption of debt). That transaction closed in

I've followed oil giant Chevron (NYSE: CVX) for several years. Over that time, I've grown to respect the company's management team and strategy, which centers around paying a rising dividend.

Oil and natural gas are being displaced by cleaner alternatives, but the process is slow and likely to last decades. That's why ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) and Chevron (NYSE: CVX) are both sticking to

On Oct. 11, ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) made waves by announcing an all-stock merger with Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE: PXD), valuing Pioneer at $59.5 billion. Just 12 days later, Chevron (NYSE: CVX)