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Bloom is capitalizing on soaring electricity demand from AI data centers, while Marathon is benefiting from robust refining margins.

Wall Street is revising assumptions about these S&P 500 stocks thanks to booming AI backlogs and transformed fundamentals.

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:MPC) has substantially outperformed the wider market and more than doubled in value since the beginning of 2026. The stock is currently trading near its all-time high, propelled by an unusually sharp jump in global refining margins as the ongoing disruptions have significantly reduced the global refining capacity and tightened supplies of […]

Marathon Petroleum recently attracted attention as analyst estimate revisions and a strong earnings outlook coincided with its shares outperforming both the Oils-Energy sector and the broader market over the past month. With the company set to discuss its third-quarter results on a now-completed November 3, 2026 conference call, the combination of upbeat analyst sentiment and earnings expectations has become a central focus for investors assessing its longer-term prospects. Against this...

Marathon and Valero have surged more than 150% this year, and the valuations look surprisingly reasonable at first glance. But analysts are flashing a warning sign that retirement investors chasing these stocks right now may be missing entirely.

PSX, SIG, HPQ, BILL and MPC stand out for relative price strength as rising rates fuel volatility and investors stay selective.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.19% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.64%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.08%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.21%, and September E-mini...

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BDCO's refining rebound, stronger cash position and discounted valuation are tempered by debt defaults and volatile refining margins.

U.S. refiners are crushing the oil majors in 2026, with Valero, Marathon Petroleum and Phillips 66 more than doubling as record fuel cracks boost refining margins.

ExxonMobil (XOM) stock has gained about 52% over the past year and now trades right at the top of its 52-week range. Anyone buying here is paying for something still ahead. The clearest candidate sits offshore Guyana, where the company has just finished earning back what it put in.

Here is how Marathon Petroleum (MPC) and PBF Energy (PBF) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Investing.com -- U.S. stock futures fell early Tuesday, kicking off a shortened trading week as Wall Street monitored the U.S.-Iran conflict alongside rising trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.8% by 05:30 ET (09:30 GMT). S&P 500 futures fell 0.3% and Nasdaq-100 futures slipped 0.1%. U.S. markets were closed Monday for Labor Day.

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:MPC) has substantially outperformed the broader market, posting gains of almost 132% since the beginning of 2026. While investors worry about a potential valuation correction, Wells Fargo analysts expect the stock to rally further. On September 1, Wells Fargo raised its price target on MPC from $359 to $300, while reiterating an […]

PBF surges 168.4% in a year, while tight product markets, constrained refining capacity and a discounted valuation support its outlook.

Marathon Petroleum has outperformed the broader S&P 500 Index over the past year, and analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

The Standard & Poor's 500 index edged up 0.1% this week as gainers led by the energy sector barely o

MPC's 138.6% YTD surge is backed by strong refining execution, high-return projects and robust cash flow, though cyclical risks remain.

DK enters second-half 2026 with stronger refining profits, no planned turnarounds and EOP gains boosting cash-flow potential.

Canadian Natural Resources rose 2.5% on Tuesday. The stock is inching toward a handle buy point of 51.48.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.42% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.23%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.40%, and September E-mini...

Investing.com -- U.S.-listed energy stocks climbed in premarket trading Monday, tracking a more than 2% jump in oil prices after American forces struck an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran retaliated.

HLF, HMC, MPC, HALO and GNW screen as high-earnings-yield value picks as inflation stays elevated.

Why Marathon Petroleum Stock Is Back in Focus Marathon Petroleum (MPC) is drawing renewed attention after recent Zacks research highlighted its Value grade of A and a Rank #2, alongside brokerage sentiment that clusters between Strong Buy and Buy. Over the past year, Marathon Petroleum’s share price return has been strong, with the stock gaining 44.14% over 90 days and 15.98% over 30 days. This helped lift the latest share price to $362.27 and contributed to a 1-year total shareholder return...

Based on the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), Marathon Petroleum (MPC) should be added to one's portfolio. Wall Street analysts' overly optimistic recommendations cast doubt on the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric. So, is the stock worth buying?

MPC offers a cheaper valuation and MPLX stability, but VLO's stronger balance sheet and momentum give it the edge in this refiner face-off.

Does Marathon Petroleum (MPC) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

Delek's cash flow is improving as refining margins and optimization efforts gain traction, while low valuation, leverage and regulatory uncertainty shape the case.