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Management credited successful performance at the Cardona well and ahead-of-schedule Genovesa workover as key contributors to production growth. CEO Paul Goodfellow emphasized that these gains resulted from the company's Optimal Performance Plan, which focuses on maximizing well productivity and uptime. 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DATE Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Vice President, Investor Relations - Randy Bhatia Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer - Jack Fusco Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer - Anatol Feygin Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer - Zach Davis Full Conference Call Transcript Operator: Good day, and welcome to the Second Quarter 2026 Cheniere Energy Earnings Call. Today's conference is being recorded. At this time, I'd like to turn the conference over to Mr. Randy Bhatia. Please go ahead, sir. 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Devon Energy stock has delivered a 119.8% total return over the past five years, and the latest valuation checks still suggest the shares lean cheap relative to the fundamentals, which puts the current price in focus after a period of solid gains. A 119.8% return over five years means long term holders have already seen strong compounding, so fresh buyers need to judge whether that run is now largely reflected in the price. 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ExxonMobil Holdings has delivered a very strong run for shareholders over the past five years, yet valuation checks still suggest the stock trades at a discount to its intrinsic value estimate based on a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) approach and on earnings multiples. 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The American oil major ended the first quarter with 103 hedge fund holders, with a total investment value of over $29.6 billion. This is up from 86 hedge fund investors with a cumulative investment of just under $26.3 billion in the previous quarter. Notably, the coveted position of Hedge Funds' Favorite Energy Stock had been held by ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation (NYSE:XOM) for many quarters now. 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This combination of strong earnings and substantial buybacks materially reshapes Valero's capital structure and highlights management's focus on returning cash to shareholders. Next, we'll examine how Valero's powerful earnings rebound and completed US$2.26 billion buyback tranche affect its broader investment narrative. AI is about to change healthcare. These 43 stocks ar", "date_published": "2026-08-13T00:16:51+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "VLO"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Mexico", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "VLO", "name": "Valero Energy Corporation", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/4de98077-7af8-4c95-bbf7-275614a57429/"}]}}, {"id": "source:40951f37e2c4af964d74c80d49d920888bc589db2808fb7936a6e07a2b00ca0c", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/marathon-petroleum-mpc-could-19-231438349.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/marathon-petroleum-mpc-could-19-231438349.html", "title": "Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Could Be 19% Overvalued As Earnings Beat Expectations", "content_text": "Find your next quality investment with Simply Wall St's easy and powerful screener, trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Why Marathon Petroleum Stock Is Back in Focus Marathon Petroleum (MPC) has moved back onto investors' radar after a very strong second quarter earnings report, with refining and marketing operations outperforming expectations and unplanned refinery downtime hitting its lowest level this decade. See our latest analysis for Marathon Petroleum. The earnings surprise, lower refinery downtime and a fresh US$1.00 per share dividend declaration have come alongs", "date_published": "2026-08-12T23:14:38+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "MPC"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Mexico", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "MPC", "name": "Marathon Petroleum Corporation", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/3f2326bb-056b-4e12-ac36-aacdc948bef9/"}]}}, {"id": "source:0147db52febbcb877de934fcd4c09fe86f874c58f3aa5c5d467325c6ef42fc45", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/energy/articles/talos-energy-talo-just-reshaped-225135261.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/energy/articles/talos-energy-talo-just-reshaped-225135261.html", "title": "Talos Energy (TALO) Just Reshaped Its Map, So What\u2019s The Catch?", "content_text": "On August 5, Talos Energy (NYSE:TALO) delivered record free cash flow in its second quarter and simultaneously closed out a string of portfolio moves that stretch from the Gulf of America to Honduras. The earnings call laid out a company executing well today while betting heavily on tomorrow. That combination is exactly what makes the stock worth a closer look.Talos Energy (TALO) Just Reshaped Its Map, So What's The Catch? Bull Case: A Base Business That Keeps Beating Its Own Targets Oil production averaged roughly 69,000 barrels per day and total output nearly 94,000 barrels of oil equivalent", "date_published": "2026-08-12T22:51:35+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Deals and strategy", "TALO"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Mexico", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "TALO", "name": "TALOS ENERGY INC", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/e6b68625-0d27-431c-8ba4-c7a971af00ef/"}]}}, {"id": "source:8f63c9bf8475357855e1394f7d97746703bd564d1877fc5656cfc95fd3222958", "url": "https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/occidental-oxy-q2-2026-earnings-call-transcript", "external_url": "https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/occidental-oxy-q2-2026-earnings-call-transcript", "title": "Occidental (OXY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript", "content_text": "Image source: The Motley Fool. DATE Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Vice President of Investor Relations - Babatunde ColePresident and Chief Executive Officer - Richard JacksonSenior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer - Sunil MathewSenior Vice President and President, International Oil and Gas Operations - Ken Dillon TAKEAWAYS Adjusted EPS -- $2.40, reflecting higher realized crude oil prices and strong operational performance in midstream segments.Reported EPS -- $2.75, including mark-to-market gains in marketing and crude hedges and a dilution gain in equity ", "date_published": "2026-08-12T22:13:35+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "nasdaq.com"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "OXY1"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Mexico", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "OXY1", "name": "Occidental Petroleum Corporation", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/85bc4f96-79ae-46fc-8afc-9882a3d0ec3a/"}]}}, {"id": "source:f680db0312f595c30d9fe675376a9e45fa1cd30f172f53f60080fcddfd92360a", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/energy/articles/bp-bp-ceo-blunt-diagnosis-212838607.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/energy/articles/bp-bp-ceo-blunt-diagnosis-212838607.html", "title": "BP (BP) Has A New CEO And A Blunt Diagnosis. Will It Work?", "content_text": "Meg O'Neill's first earnings call as BP Plc's (NYSE:BP) chief executive, held August 4, doubled as a confession. Profits jumped, cash came in, and the dividend rose, yet O'Neill spent much of the call admitting the company's balance sheet is too stretched and its portfolio too complex. That mix of strong numbers and blunt self-criticism is the story investors need to weigh now.BP (BP) Has A New CEO And A Blunt Diagnosis. Will It Work? Bull Case: A Balance Sheet Getting Real Repair The headline number was underlying profit of $5.7 billion, up from $3.2 billion in the first quarter, a 78% jump that CFO Kate Thomson attributed to a strong price environment and a stronger trading quarter. Operating cash flow reached $10.9 billion even after a $1 billion working capital build, and financial obligations, which include net debt, hybrids, and Gulf of America settlement liabilities, fell by around $7 billion versus the first quarter. Net debt alone dropped to $22.3 billion. BP raised its dividend per share by 4% on the back of that cash generation. Management now expects financial obligations to fall to $39 billion to $41 billion by the end of 2026, which would mean hitting its $14 billion to $18 billion net debt target ahead of schedule. Full-year divestment proceeds guidance moved up to $8 billion to $9 billion, helped by the completed sale of the Gelsenkirchen refinery effective July 31 and roughly $6 billion of proceeds still expected from the Castrol transaction. Thomson also pointed to trading, which has added an average of about 4 percentage points to return on capital employed over the past six years, as a structural advantage the rest of the portfolio can lean on. Bear Case: Production Slipped, And Costs Are Still Too High The operating picture was messier. Upstream production fell 6% quarter-over-quarter to 2.2 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, hit by scheduled seasonal maintenance in the Gulf of America, disruptions tied to the Middle East conflict, and operational issues in the North Sea and Indonesia. Refining throughput dropped 4% to around 1.5 million barrels a day on heavier turnaround activity and lower availability, compounded by a third-party event at the Whiting refinery in April. Safety performance was worse too. A Castrol colleague died in an incident at the Gemlik blending plant in Turkiye in April, and Tier 1 process safety events rose in the first half of 2026 versus the same period in 2025. On costs, BP has delivered $3.5 billion in structural savings since the program began, but O'Neill and Thomson both said the benefit is not showing up in earnings and cash flow fast enough, with inflation and acquired costs eating into the gains. The quarter also carried higher exploration write-offs tied to exiting the Bay du Nord project and about $1.1 billion in net adverse adjusting items, including roughly $800 million of impairments in the Gas and Low Carbon Energy segment. Story Continues Market Sentiment As of August 12, BP trades at a forward P/E of 7.52, a multiple that assumes little in the way of earnings growth or confidence in the turnaround. Hedge fund ownership slipped from 51 funds to 49 in the most recent quarter, a modest pullback rather than a stampede. Short interest sits at just 0.41% of float, which signals almost no organized bet against the stock right now. The Turnaround Is Underway, Not Finished BP's second quarter shows a company generating real cash and using it to pay down obligations while a new CEO tries to strip out complexity. The bulls can point to the debt reduction, the raised dividend, and trading's consistent contribution to returns. For the turnaround to gain credibility, BP will need underlying operating expenditure to actually shrink and the portfolio simplification, including the planned Archaea Energy and North Sea sales, to close on good terms. 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Asia accounts for nearly 90% of liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments from key Middle East producers like Qatar and the UAE, while Europe imports 7-11% of its LNG from the region. During spring 2026 missile and drone attacks, Iranian strikes hit Ras Laffan LNG Trains 4 & 6, and Pearl GTL Train 2. Ras Laffan owner QatarEnergy estimates repairs to the two units will sideline about 12.8 million tonnes per year of LNG capacity for three to five years. 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Oseguera succeeds Navin Mahajan, who will retire from Chevron after nearly 30 years of service. As Treasurer, Oseguera will lead Chevron's treasury organization, including capital markets, corporate finance, insurance, credit and risk management activities. 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A number of stocks jumped in the morning session after Brent crude failed to break below $80 and rebounded to the mid-$80s, as traders kept a geopolitical risk premium priced into oil despite ongoing Strait of Hormuz negotiations. Over the previous 24 hours, the UAE-vessel incident reversed the earlier price drop that had assumed a path to de-escalation. 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At the same time, Kpler data from the previous two days showed shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz plummeted about 33", "date_published": "2026-08-12T16:21:22+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Macro sensitivity", "TALO"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Mexico", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "TALO", "name": "TALOS ENERGY INC", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/e6b68625-0d27-431c-8ba4-c7a971af00ef/"}]}}, {"id": "source:dcf747a9ce3991456efb124defaa474880bc72c24deb26b5714a6ef69b7b8a84", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/energy-pharma-giants-quietly-funding-161228567.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/energy-pharma-giants-quietly-funding-161228567.html", "title": "The Energy and Pharma Giants Quietly Funding HDV\u2019s 3% Yield, and How Safe Each One Is", "content_text": "Quick Read XOM and JNJ earn 'Very Safe' dividend ratings inside HDV, backed by interest coverage of 56x and 64 consecutive annual raises. AbbVie's Skyrizi and Rinvoq are replacing Humira faster than expected, but Net Debt/EBITDA of 2.3x keeps a watchlist tag on its dividend. It sounds nuts, but SoFi1 is giving new Active Invest users up to $3,000 in stock for a limited time, and all it takes is a $50 deposit to get started.2 See for yourself (Sponsor) The iShares Core High Dividend ETF (NYSEARCA:HDV) leans hard on two sectors to fund its payout. Energy and pharma names account for the top four", "date_published": "2026-08-12T16:12:28+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Balance sheet", "XOM", "CVX"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Mexico", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "XOM", "name": "Exxon Mobil Corporation", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/17398ab6-5a3e-462a-9264-3e3984ad16f4/"}, {"symbol": "CVX", "name": "Chevron Corporation", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/a716c2ae-9eeb-4ad3-8a1e-217212cafbe0/"}]}}, {"id": "source:d028dd71ba5a8bdfd579b1d51274e93cac7470930271a463fff1fbfd2060282d", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/energy/articles/ypf-q2-earnings-call-spotlights-160500670.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/energy/articles/ypf-q2-earnings-call-spotlights-160500670.html", "title": "YPF Q2 Earnings Call Spotlights Higher Outlook and Shale Ramp", "content_text": "YPF Sociedad An\u00f3nima YPF used its second-quarter 2026 earnings call to lift its outlook and reinforce a shale-led growth plan that requires heavier investment in the second half. CEO Horacio Marin maintained confidence in the 250,000-barrel-per-day shale oil exit target, while analysts focused on execution, export capacity, downstream pricing and Argentina LNG. Finance VP Pedro Kearney said that adjusted EBITDA reached $2.8 billion and free cash flow totaled $824 million. The company reported revenues of $6.57 billion, which topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.05 billion. Earnings of $3.", "date_published": "2026-08-12T16:05:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Guidance", "YPFN"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Mexico", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "YPFN", "name": "YPF Sociedad An\u00f3nima", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/aa39e951-9fda-4f63-b359-82a5e7eb7b5b/"}]}}, {"id": "source:9752b26af2ac338037216c7fff155d6d624e537236bf1c832ccca692f7374493", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/energy/articles/apa-corp-q2-earnings-beat-160100062.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/energy/articles/apa-corp-q2-earnings-beat-160100062.html", "title": "APA Corp Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Higher Oil Prices", "content_text": "U.S. energy operator APA Corporation APA reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.89 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.85. The bottom line rose from the year-ago adjusted profit of 87 cents. The outperformance was primarily driven by higher realized oil prices and lower year-over-year expenses. Revenues of $2.4 billion were down 8.2% from the year-ago quarter's sales and missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.5%, caused by a decrease in natural gas revenues. APA Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS SurpriseAPA Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise APA Corporation price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | APA Corporation Quote Meanwhile, APA continues to reward its shareholders, having paid out $189 million through dividends and share repurchases during the second quarter of 2026. APA's Q2 Production & Selling Prices Production of oil and natural gas averaged 409,959 BOE/d, which comprised 69% liquids. The figure was down 11.8% from the year-ago quarter but surpassed our expectation of 404,982 BOE/d. U.S. output (accounting for 64% of the total) fell 9.2% year over year to 263,187 BOE/d, but production from the company's international operations decreased 16.2% to 146,772 BOE/d. APA's oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs) production was 284,605 barrels per day (Bbl/d). Natural gas output totaled 752,125 thousand cubic feet per day (Mcf/d). The average realized crude oil price during the second quarter was $98.24 per barrel, up almost 50% from the year-ago realization of $65.58. The number also significantly surpassed our projection of $76.35. The average realized natural gas price fell to 60 cents per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) from $2.28 in the year-ago period and missed our estimate of $2.03. Costs & Financial Position APA's second-quarter lease operating expenses totaled $353 million, down 3.8% from $367 million in the year-ago period. Moreover, proceeds from purchased oil/gas of $122 million meant that total operating expenses decreased nearly 29.2% from the corresponding period of 2025 to $1.1 billion. The number was below our model projection of $1.4 billion. During the quarter under review, APA generated $1.7 billion of cash from operating activities while it incurred $546 million in upstream capital expenditures. The Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company registered a free cash flow of $738 million compared to $134 million a year ago. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. As of June 30, APA had $444 million in cash and cash equivalents and $3.7 billion in long-term debt, representing a debt-to-capitalization of 34.8%. Story Continues 2026 Guidance by APA For full-year 2026, APA has raised its U.S. oil production guidance to 123,000 barrels per day while keeping its U.S. capital spending plan unchanged at $1.3 billion. Total upstream capital investment is projected at $2.07 billion, with exploration spending slightly lower due to the timing shift of exploration activities at Suriname Block 58. Meanwhile, lease operating expense guidance has been reduced by $25 million to $1.5 billion, reflecting continued cost-saving initiatives. Important Earnings at a Glance While we have discussed APA's second-quarter results in detail, let us take a look at three other key reports in this space. Expand Energy Corporation EXE reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $1.33, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.22. The company's bottom line increased from the year-ago adjusted profit of $1.10 per share, fueled by strong production and lower operating expenses. Expand Energy's 'natural gas, oil and NGL' revenues of $1.8 billion missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2 billion. The top line was also below the year-ago figure of $2 billion. As of June 30, 2026, the company had $663 million in cash and cash equivalents. Expand Energy had a long-term debt of $3.7 billion, reflecting a debt-to-capitalization of 16%. NOV Inc. NOV reported second-quarter", "date_published": "2026-08-12T16:01:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Market update", "APA"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Mexico", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "APA", "name": "APA Corporation", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/d64c007f-b8bb-4bc5-bd3e-2689b1c59f46/"}]}}, {"id": "source:3d4179441a24bf6c4e400613c9a6f54b85c08db802a8d6d9792af43fa870b3be", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/energy/articles/bp-p-l-c-bp-151547864.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/energy/articles/bp-p-l-c-bp-151547864.html", "title": "BP p.l.c. (BP) vs. Shell plc (SHEL): Two Oil Majors Cash In on the Iran War, But Tell Different Stories", "content_text": "BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP) and Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL) both posted big profit jumps this quarter, mainly due to the same Iran-war-driven surge in oil and gas prices that already drew a public attack from President Trump on Exxon and Chevron for making \"too much money.\" However, the two major European energy companies are telling very different stories underneath that shared huge profit. Why One Company Is Apologizing, and the Other Isn't BP's profit more than doubled as new CEO Meg O'Neill pushes an aggressive turnaround. She has openly admitted the company has \"not delivered consistently\" in recent years. By contrast, Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL) just posted its best quarter since 2022 while staying the steady course it has followed for years. This marks its 19th straight quarter of buybacks worth at least $3 billion. This makes you question: is BP's admission of past failure, paired with aggressive restructuring, the right way to catch up with steadier rivals like Shell? Or does Shell's consistency prove BP's dramatic reset was never actually necessary?BP p.l.c. (BP) vs. Shell plc (SHEL): Two Oil Majors Cash In on the Iran War, But Tell Different Stories BP's Bull and Bear Case Profit hit $5.73 billion, beating the $5.11 billion analysts expected and more than doubling from a year earlier. BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP) raised its dividend 4% and cut net debt to $22.25 billion from $25.3 billion, putting it on track to hit its long-term debt target early. O'Neill laid out a clear five-point turnaround plan. Citi said BP has lost its unwanted status as the most indebted of the major oil firms. However, O'Neill herself admitted BP has \"written off too much value\" and that its \"costs and liabilities are not resilient enough\" for a low-price environment. The company is still selling billions in assets, including its U.S. biogas business, its North Sea operations, and its Austrian retail unit, just to fund the turnaround. Total liabilities remain around $40 billion, which O'Neill herself called too high. The stock actually fell about 2% on earnings day, even with the beat, as oil prices dropped on hopes of a U.S.-Iran deal. BP also went through boardroom turmoil this year, removing its chairman over governance concerns. Shell's Bull and Bear Case Adjusted earnings came in at $9.84 billion, beating the $8.92 billion estimate and marking Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL)'s best quarter since 2022. Net debt fell sharply to $41.75 billion from $52.6 billion, and Shell maintained its 19th consecutive buyback of at least $3 billion. Its integrated gas business grew profit 55% even while dealing with a plant outage. CEO Wael Sawan said Shell built a firm designed to \"thrive through volatility.\" Story Continues However, Shell's Pearl gas-to-liquids plant in Qatar has been offline since March after an attack damaged it, costing the company roughly 10% of its total production, with repairs expected to take about a year. Shell still trades at a discount to European rivals like TotalEnergies and Eni, reflecting investor concerns about its long-term upstream growth. Despite this quarter's strong results, Shell's stock gain for the year still trails BP, Exxon, and Chevron. Insider Monkey's Hedge Fund Data Insider Monkey's hedge fund database shows BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP) had 49 hedge fund holders as of Q1 2026, down from 51 the quarter before, though the dollar value hedge funds held actually rose from about $4.0 billion to $5.78 billion. Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL) had 45 holders, up from 43, with the dollar value held rising from about $4.18 billion to $5.67 billion. Among their U.S. rivals, Exxon had 94 hedge fund holders as of Q1 2026, down from 98, and Chevron had 103, up from 86. BP and Shell both trail the two U.S. majors in total holder count. Conclusion Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL) keeps proving that consistency wins in a volatile market, quarter after quarter of steady buybacks and execution. BP is betting that admitting past mistakes and moving fast to fix them can close the gap, and thi", "date_published": "2026-08-12T15:15:47+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Market update", "BPN", "XOM", "CVX", "SHELN", "SHEL1N"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Mexico", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "BPN", "name": "BP p.l.c.", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/df105a64-12e9-4a26-a393-f107b6e58e29/"}, {"symbol": "XOM", "name": "Exxon Mobil Corporation", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/17398ab6-5a3e-462a-9264-3e3984ad16f4/"}, {"symbol": "CVX", "name": "Chevron Corporation", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/a716c2ae-9eeb-4ad3-8a1e-217212cafbe0/"}, {"symbol": "SHELN", "name": "Shell plc", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/bd4fdae1-14b0-410f-b742-2bd6c813864f/"}, {"symbol": "SHEL1N", "name": "Shell plc", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/e679bdb7-875d-4a82-9ae2-f12bc90e0174/"}]}}, {"id": "source:02beadafe2957641b9081a79a917ea9ce890b0e33f93129b82cfd0cbd44d5041", "url": "https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/exe-december-2027-options-begin-trading", "external_url": "https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/exe-december-2027-options-begin-trading", "title": "EXE December 2027 Options Begin Trading", "content_text": "Investors in Expand Energy Corp (Symbol: EXE) saw new options begin trading today, for the December 2027 expiration. One of the key data points that goes into the price an option buyer is willing to pay, is the time value, so with 492 days until expiration the newly trading contracts represent a potential opportunity for sellers of puts or calls to achieve a higher premium than would be available for the contracts with a closer expiration. At Stock Options Channel, our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the EXE options chain for the new December 2027 contracts and identified one put and", "date_published": "2026-08-12T14:35:48+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "nasdaq.com"}], "tags": ["Market update", "EXE"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Mexico", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "EXE", "name": "EXPAND ENERGY CORPORATION", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/c6dbec6f-94a4-4a81-b2a8-91ce32806f2d/"}]}}, {"id": "source:56f4e7a7e684e3c85cedd081513c9f1dcbdf7087df11e5eed2a9d551f9478410", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/murphy-usa-q2-earnings-beat-134300469.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/murphy-usa-q2-earnings-beat-134300469.html", "title": "Murphy USA Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Strong Fuel Contribution", "content_text": "Motor fuel retailer Murphy USA Inc. MUSA reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of $11.27 per share, up 53.1% from $7.36 a year ago and ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $9.40 by 19.89%. The El Dorado, AR-based company's total operating revenues surged 36% year over year to $6.81 billion and beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.90 billion by 15.34%. Murphy USA Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS SurpriseMurphy USA Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Murphy USA Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Murphy USA Inc. Quote Results benefited from stronger fuel economics, higher total retail volumes and merchandise contribution growth. Same-store fuel volumes increased 0.5%, while total retail gallons advanced 3.9%. MUSA's Fuel Economics Drive Strong Contribution Total fuel contribution increased 32% year over year to $518.8 million. Moreover, the reported figure beat our estimate of $447.4 million. Retail fuel contribution climbed 25% to $448.9 million as retail fuel margins expanded to 35.1 cents per gallon from 29.2 cents in the prior-year quarter. Both Retail fuel contribution and margins exceeded our estimates of $362 million and 29 cents per gallon, respectively. All-in fuel contribution reached 40.6 cents per gallon, up from 32 cents a year earlier. Fuel supply, including RINs, contributed 5.5 cents per gallon compared with 2.8 cents. Management noted that tighter supply conditions supported stronger spot-to-rack spreads, while higher RIN prices aided results, though that timing benefit is not expected to persist through the second half. Murphy USA's Merchandise Growth Remains Resilient Total merchandise contribution rose 4% to $227.4 million, supported by higher merchandise sales and improved unit margins. Merchandise sales increased to $1.13 billion from $1.09 billion, while unit margin edged up to 20.1% from 20%. Nicotine remained the main growth engine. Same-store nicotine sales and margins increased 2.4% and 4.6%, respectively. Cigarette sales and margins returned to growth, while nicotine-pouch unit volume more than doubled. Non-nicotine same-store sales declined 1.4%, although margins improved 0.2%. MUSA Keeps Core Store Costs Under Control Store and other operating expenses increased to $308.7 million from $275.2 million. Higher payment fees accounted for roughly two-thirds of the quarterly increase as higher retail fuel prices raised transaction costs. Employee-related expenses and new-store operating costs also contributed to the increase. Still, store operating expenses excluding payment fees and rent rose only 1.1% on an average-per-store-month basis to $36,500. SG&A increased to $60.5 million from $50.9 million, primarily reflecting employee-related expenses and higher incentive accruals. Story Continues Murphy USA Refines Its Store Growth Plans MUSA added six new-to-industry stores during the quarter and ended June with 1,806 locations. At quarter-end, 36 stores were under construction, including 32 new-to-industry sites and four raze-and-rebuild projects. Management expects 2026 new-store additions to be closer to 45, the low end of its 45-55 range, absent tuck-in acquisitions. The company also reduced planned raze-and-rebuild activity to about 10 stores and is directing more resources toward new development, its land pipeline and stores scheduled to open in 2027. MUSA Balances Growth, Spending and Shareholder Returns Operating cash flow totaled $235 million in the quarter. Murphy USA ended June with $175.4 million in cash and cash equivalents and roughly $2.17 billion of long-term debt, with a debt-to-total capital of about 73.6%. Its revolving credit facility was undrawn at quarter-end. This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company repurchased about 143,100 shares for $76.8 million at an average price of $536.60 and paid a quarterly dividend of 64 cents per share. 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Sunoco LP (SUN) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out. Sunoco LP is one of 252 individual stocks in the Oils-Energy sector. Collectively, these companies sit at #13 in the Zacks Sector Rank. 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Private cellular networks remained a specialist segment during the 2G and 3G eras, with deployments such as GSM-R supporting railway communications. The arrival of private LTE in the early 2010s marked a turning point, led by projects including Rio Tinto's mining network in Western Australia, Tampnet's offshore infrastructure and iNET's 700 MHz network in the Permian Basin. Today, private 5G networks are increasingly repla", "date_published": "2026-08-12T13:34:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Market update", "CVX", "BPN"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Mexico", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "CVX", "name": "Chevron Corporation", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/a716c2ae-9eeb-4ad3-8a1e-217212cafbe0/"}, {"symbol": "BPN", "name": "BP p.l.c.", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/df105a64-12e9-4a26-a393-f107b6e58e29/"}]}}, {"id": "source:ff94104ffeb447e1ebca05bb9001f79e24633f9a3e99bd5c8fa1cc08b47c8a06", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/energy/articles/kinder-morgan-just-locked-5-132800336.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/energy/articles/kinder-morgan-just-locked-5-132800336.html", "title": "Kinder Morgan Just Locked In a $5 Billion Pipeline Deal. Here's What It Means for KMI's Dividend.", "content_text": "Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI), Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX), and HF Sinclair (NYSE: DINO) just finalized a joint venture (JV) and made a final investment decision to build the Western Gateway Pipeline System. Valued at $5 billion, the 1,300-mile Western Gateway system will move refined petroleum products from refineries in the central U.S. and Gulf Coast regions to West Coast and Southwest markets. Kinder Morgan will own 35.1% of the system, backed by long-term contracts that will generate steady cash flow. This project should give the pipeline stock more fuel to grow its 3.8%-yielding dividend. 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The question is whether that operating momentum is enough to offset a valuation that has moved closer to the top of its recent historical range. The current setup is favorable, but not without trade-offs. Refining conditions remain constructive, non-refining businesses are contributing more, and capital returns are solid. Still, cyclical exposure, planned maintenance and less valuation cushion deserve attention. 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The stock hit a new 52-week high of $324.38 in the previous session. Valero Energy has gained 99% since the start of the year compared to the 28.6% move for the Zacks Oils-Energy sector and the 72.1% return for the Zacks Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing industry. What's Driving the Outperformance? The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, having beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters. 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A surge in crude oil prices, combined with underperformance across key technology stocks, further pressured the broader market. In an environment marked by heightened geopolitical volatility and macro uncertainty, pivoting to financially resilient companies \u2014 specifically low-leverage stocks backed by strong balance sheets \u2014 offers a prudent defensive strategy for equity investors. 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(\"Cheniere\" or the \"Company\") (NYSE: LNG) today published its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report, titled \"Powered By Our Values: A Decade Since Our First LNG Cargo.\" The report celebrates a defining milestone for Cheniere: 10 years since the first cargo of LNG was exported from its Sabine Pass Liquefaction terminal in Louisiana, a shipment that launched a new energy era for the United States as a major supplier of LNG to the world. 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Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. Why Venture Global stock is back in focus after its latest earnings Venture Global (VG) is back on many watchlists after reporting second quarter 2026 earnings on 11 August, with higher sales, net income and earnings per share compared with a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Venture Global. 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Venture Global stock has surged 87.8% year to date, yet its current valuation checks still suggest the shares screen as cheap on several metrics rather than stretched after the rally. The year to date return of 87.8% puts recent buyers in a strong position, which raises the question of how much of the good news is already in the price. 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The select few that can do all three for many years are often the ones that make you life-changing money. Long story short, there is a near-perfect correlation between consistent earnings growth and huge winners. On that note, here are three market-beating stocks that deserve a spot on your list. Ross Stores (ROST) Five-Year Return: +103% Selling excess inventory or overstocked items from other retailers, Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) is an off-price concept that sells apparel and other goods at prices much lower than department stores. Why Should You Buy ROST? New store openings and solid same-store sales performance have boosted its top-line growth Locations open for at least a year are seeing increased demand as same-store sales have averaged 5.4% growth over the past two years Industry-leading 30.7% return on capital demonstrates management's skill in finding high-return investments Ross Stores is trading at $255.10 per share, or 32.3x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it's free. Sterling (STRL) Five-Year Return: +2,295% Involved in the construction of a major highway, the Grand Parkway in Houston, TX, Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:STRL) provides civil infrastructure construction. Why Are We Bullish on STRL? Annual revenue growth of 28.9% over the past two years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle Strong free cash flow margin of 15.1% enables it to reinvest or return capital consistently, and its rising cash conversion increases its margin of safety Rising returns on capital show management is finding more attractive investment opportunities At $550.04 per share, Sterling trades at 24x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it's free. ConocoPhillips (COP) Five-Year Return: +107% Operating the famous Prudhoe Bay field discovered in 1968 that transformed Alaska's economy, ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) explores for and produces crude oil, natural gas, and liquefied natural gas across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Why Is COP a Top Pick? Annual revenue growth of 10.1% over the past ten years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle Unparalleled revenue scale of $65.28 billion gives it advantageous pricing and terms with suppliers COP is a free cash flow machine with the flexibility to invest in growth initiatives or return capital to shareholders Story Continues ConocoPhillips's stock price of $116.82 implies a valuation ratio of 12x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it's free. Stocks We Like Even More ALSO WORTH WATCHING: Top 5 Momentum Stocks. The best time to own a great stock is when the market is finally noticing it. These aren't just high-quality businesses. Something is happening with them right now. Elite fundamentals meet near-term momentum \u2014 both boxes checked at the same time. Find out which stocks our AI platform is flagging this week. See this week's Strong Momentum stocks \u2014 FREE. Get Our Strong Momentum Stocks for Free HERE. Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,460% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Kadant (+214% between June 2020 and June 2025). Find your next big winner with StockStory today. 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Venture Global (NYSE:VG) reported strong second quarter 2026 results, with higher LNG production and sales volumes and its 1,000th LNG cargo exported. The company reaffirmed the construction timeline for its Plaquemines LNG Project and reported continued progress on the CP2 LNG Project. Management announced an increase in the cash dividend and detailed refinancing moves aimed at lowering financing costs. 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The first stock pays dividends in January, April, July, and October. The second stock pays out in February, May, August, and November. And finally, the third stock will pay its dividend in March, June, September, and December. So, investors can reap steady monthly paydays with just a little positioning. A combination of Coca-Cola KO, Caterpillar CAT, and Exxon Mobil XOM \u2013 shares would provide precisely the blend needed for this portfolio. 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Income from Operations: $2.2 billion in Q2 2026, up 111% from $1.0 billion in Q2 2025. Net Income: $1.3 billion in Q2 2026, a 266% increase from $368 million in Q2 2025. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA: $2.5 billion in Q2 2026, up 79% from $1.4 billion in Q2 2025. EBITDA Margin: 54% for the quarter. Sales Volumes: 466 TBtu in Q2 2026, compared with 329 TBtu in Q2 2025. 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For now, Abel appears content to hold both, but after major changes to the Berkshire portfolio earlier this year, don't rule out potential changes to either portfolio allocation.10 stocks we like better than Berkshire Hathaway \u203a Since Greg Abel took over as the new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway(NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB) in January, ", "date_published": "2026-08-11T19:25:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "nasdaq.com"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "CVX"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "Mexico", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "CVX", "name": "Chevron Corporation", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/a716c2ae-9eeb-4ad3-8a1e-217212cafbe0/"}]}}, {"id": "source:513b51edd5cdea8ab9c394d9feacab19bebbf9dcaa3840e2f57a6e107ba6f4c5", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/ypf-sociedad-anonima-ypf-reports-173002265.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/ypf-sociedad-anonima-ypf-reports-173002265.html", "title": "YPF Sociedad Anonima (YPF) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say", "content_text": "YPF Sociedad Anonima (YPF) reported $6.57 billion in revenue for the quarter ended June 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 41.7%. 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