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Why Occidental Petroleum Stock Rocketed More Than 10% in January
Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) started 2026 off with a bang. Shares of the oil and gas producer rallied 10.4% in January. That meaningfully outperformed the S&P 500's 1.4% rise last month.
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1 Top Oil Stock to Buy and Hold Through the End of the Decade
ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) has built one of the best oil and gas portfolios in the industry. It has one of the highest-quality resource positions in the lower-48 states and a global portfolio of
Could This Vanguard Bond ETF Help You Beat Inflation?
If you want your investments to grow vigorously over the long haul, buying stocks is usually a better choice than buying bonds. But don't take my word for it -- there are centuries of data to back
Why ConocoPhillips Stock Got Rocked Today
Investors clearly weren't in the mood to explore buying ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) on the second-to-last trading day of the week. The oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) specialist
2 High-Yielding Stocks That Retirees Will Love
If you're a retiree or just someone who's looking for some reliable dividend income, I've got just the stocks for you.
Chevron (NYSE: CVX) and Southern Company (NYSE: SO) both offer attractive
Forget Tech Stocks: The Real Estate Play That's Cashing In on AI
When investors want to profit from the AI boom, they generally gravitate toward chipmakers like Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) or software companies like Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR). They probably pay less
Here's Why Oracle Stock Got Pummeled This Week
Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) stock declined 15.8% in the week to Thursday, 2 p.m. It's been another tough week for the company, and the stock is down almost 29% in 2026 at the time of writing. There's little
Why This High-Growth Energy Tech Stock Could Someday Pay a Monster Dividend
Cameco (NYSE: CCJ), the world's second-largest uranium miner, is attracting significant attention as the nuclear energy market expands again. Over the past five years, its stock surged nearly 750%
Why Chevron Stock Surged Over 16% in January
Shares of Chevron (NYSE: CVX) started this year by rallying 16.1% in January. That easily surpassed the S&P 500's 1.4% rise.
Oil prices helped fuel that rally. However, crude oil wasn't the only
This Global ETF Could Help Protect You From the "Sell America" Trade
For most of the past 15 years, the U.S. stock market has been the envy of the world. Since the start of 2011, the S&P 500 index is up 441%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 is up by more than 1,000%.
Why the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF Is a Good Choice to Diversify Your Portfolio
There's an old saying in the investing world: "You can eat well or sleep well."
The underlying premise of that quip is simple. If your goal is to get rich, buy stocks. But if you want peace of mind
Why Oracle Stock Fell Hard To Start 2026
January was a rough month for Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) investors. The enterprise software giant saw its stock fall 15.6%, continuing its slide from a less-than-stellar earnings report released the month
Chevron vs. ExxonMobil: Which Oil Dividend Giant Is the Better Buy for Income Investors?
Chevron (NYSE: CVX) is just a little behind ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) most of the time. If investing in stocks were a marathon, it would be a bad thing because Exxon would win. But it's a good thing
You Can Confidently Buy and Hold This Nearly 8%-Yielding Dividend Stock Through the End of the Decade
High-yielding dividend stocks often have higher risk profiles. With a nearly 8% yield, MPLX (NYSE: MPLX) would seem to be in the higher risk category. However, that couldn't be farther from the
Trump Is Courting Chevron, ExxonMobil, and Others on Venezuela. What It Could Mean for Your Energy Portfolio.
In a move that shocked many, the United States recently arrested Venezuela's leader, Nicolas Maduro. Installed in his place was his vice president, with the United States openly stating it would
Stock Market Today, Feb. 3: Palantir Technologies Surges After Record Revenue Growth and Strong AI Demand
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR), which develops data integration and analytics platforms for government and commercial clients, closed at $157.88, up 6.85%. The stock moved higher after its
Here's My Favorite Stock to Buy With a Dividend Yield Over 4%
The S&P 500 is near its all-time high, but that doesn't mean there aren't bargain investment opportunities in the market. Two high-yielding dividend stocks that could be especially interesting are
Which is the Better Vanguard Bond ETF?
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCIT) and Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NASDAQ:BND) share the same rock-bottom expense ratio, but VCIT offers a higher yield and greater
Is Chevron the Smartest Dividend Investment You Can Make in 2026?
If you're looking at a company that produces oil, you'll have to accept some volatility. The energy sector goes through booms and busts, and there's nothing that can be done about it, given that oil
This Newly Public Bank Just Got a $177 Million Vote of Confidence From One Fund
Central Trust Co established a new position in Central Bancompany, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBC) during the fourth quarter, acquiring 7,338,237 shares worth an estimated $177.00 million trade based on quarterly
This $58 Billion Merger is Creating a New U.S. Oil and Gas Giant
Consolidation continues in the U.S. energy sector. Oil and gas companies Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) and Coterra Energy (NYSE: CTRA) recently announced that they're combining in an all-stock deal. The
This Dividend Juggernaut Just Hiked Its Payout for the 39th Consecutive Year (And It Has Plenty of Fuel to Continue Growing)
Chevron (NYSE: CVX) is continuing its annual tradition of increasing its dividend. The oil giant recently announced that it's raising the payment by another 4%. That extends its growth streak to 39
Why ConocoPhillips Stock Dropped on Monday
Oil prices dipped in Monday trading, with Brent crude falling 4.7% to about $66 a barrel and WTI crude down nearly 5% to just under $62.
ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) stock slipped 2.5% through 10:30
Why I Just Bought More of This 4%-Yielding ETF for Passive Income
I aspire to eventually become financially independent. For me, it's not about the size of my portfolio but whether it's producing enough passive income to cover my basic living expenses. That's



