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CVX plans seismic research off Greece by year-end, deepening its Eastern Mediterranean exploration push across four offshore blocks.

Tight global product markets, constrained refining capacity and robust demand are lifting margins for Valero Energy, PBF Energy and Marathon Petroleum.

Investing.com -- A White House official quoted by Reuters dismissed earlier report by Politico that the US is considering a 90-day ban on diesel exports in bid to control record fuel prices as "fake news."

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.27% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.33%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.43%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are down -0.36%, and December E-mini...

The White House is considering a ban on diesel exports, said a top official.

Energy stocks were lower late Tuesday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index down 0.5% and the

Record diesel prices have been a boon for Valero and Marathon Petroleum. Now demand destruction and the threat of an export ban are creating new risks for refining stocks.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.09% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.52%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are up +0.05%, and December E-mini...

DINO's diversified refining network and integrated operations position it to benefit from tighter product markets and favorable crack spreads.

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Marathon Petroleum (MPC) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Tuesday, Sep, 22 2026 US stock futures are pointing higher this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts up around 0.6% and Nasdaq-100 futures gaining just over 1.0%. The move comes even as the US 10 year Treasury yield has rebounded to around 5.0% after the Federal Reserve lifted its key interest rate to a 3.75% to 4.00% range and signalled at least one more increase this year. That keeps borrowing costs elevated for mortgages, credit cards, and...

Diesel margins just ran five times their normal range as Russian barrels vanished and Gulf throughput cratered, sending Phillips 66 on a historic run. But the question rattling analysts is whether the refining windfall reflects a new reality or a geopolitical spike about to reverse.

Marathon Petroleum and Phillips 66 both offer strong refining exposure, but differences in valuation, earnings growth and operations set them apart.

Tariffs, pricier fuel and higher interest costs are reshaping which U.S. oil refiners and fuel infrastructure stocks can turn elevated diesel and jet fuel margins into durable cash flow. Some businesses are seeing freight and financing pain. Others are collecting richer spreads on every barrel they process or store. This article examines how that tension plays out and profiles 3 stocks exposed to the same news but in different ways. The three stocks profiled next are just a sample of the...

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:MPC) has substantially outperformed the wider market this year, supported by an unusually sharp surge in global refining margins as the prolonged Iran crisis has significantly tightened global refining capacity and reduced supplies of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. With Marathon up by over 150% since the beginning of 2026, there are […]

Reaves W H & Co Inc’s second-quarter 2026 investor letter reports a 10.55% increase for its “Reaves Long Term Value Wrap Strategy,” outperforming the MSCI USA Infrastructure Index’s 6.31% decline. The letter can be downloaded here. Cash distributions grew 6.7% in the quarter compared to Q2 2025. Despite geopolitical uncertainty, investor sentiment remained strong. AI […]

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The Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% as UK inflation rises and the US Federal Reserve hikes to 4%. Why is there a different approach?

Marathon Petroleum (MPC) concluded the recent trading session at $421.96, signifying a +1.94% move from its prior day's close.

Valero Energy (VLO) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

Six of nine Monetary Policy Committee members voted to hold, even as the bank now expects inflation to reach 4% early next year

A large energy stock is running hot on real operational strength, forcing investors to decide if the ticket price for this momentum is already too high.

U.S. diesel prices over $6 are fueling inflation concerns and could climb even higher as tight inventories and global refinery disruptions keep pressure on the market.

The ProShares Equities for Rising Rates ETF has gotten a lift from oil stocks. But the fund’s holdings in tech and financials should help keep the momentum going.

U.S.-based oil and gas stocks are having a record year, as the war in Iran keeps disrupting global supplies. Sunoco stock is up more than 50% in 2026.

Marathon Petroleum (MPC) exhibits strong technical momentum, recently hitting a new all-time high. Shares are up more than 120% over the past year. MPC maintains a 100% “Buy” technical opinion from Barchart. Future performance is highly sensitive to refining margins and oil prices, with downside risk if oil drops to...

↘️ UBS (CH:UBSG), Deutsche Bank (XE:DBK), UniCredit (IT:UCG): Shares of European banks retreated as global bond yields continued to push higher, in a sign that investors are growing increasingly worried that higher borrowing costs could lead to more loan defaults.

DINO benefits from tight refining capacity, low product inventories and resilient demand, while renewable diesel diversifies earnings.

PARR's distillate-heavy refining system, tight product inventories and steady execution support earnings and free cash flow growth potential.

Phillips 66, Valero, and Marathon Petroleum posted strong earnings beats as widening crack spreads from higher oil prices lifted refiner stocks past current analyst price targets.