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BP p.l.c. (BP) vs. Shell plc (SHEL): Two Oil Majors Cash In on the Iran War, But Tell Different Stories

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

Private 5G Network Deployment Tracker & Forecasts 2026-2030 | Covers 9,300 Engagements Across 130 Countries

Company Logo Dublin, Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Private 5G Network Deployment Tracker & Forecasts 2026-2030" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. 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 replacing LTE across industrial and enterprise environments, creating a market opportunity that significantly exceeds that of previous wireless technology generations. Production-grade private 5G deployments continue to expand among leading manufacturers, mining companies, energy providers, transportation operators and technology businesses. Organizations investing in private wireless infrastructure include Airbus, BASF, Bayer, BMW, BP, Chevron, Ford, Foxconn, Google, Hyundai, Intel, Jaguar Land Rover, John Deere, LG Electronics, Lufthansa, Nestle, PETRONAS, POSCO, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, Walmart, Whirlpool and Xerox. Private 5G networks deliver the throughput, latency, reliability, availability and device density required by advanced industrial applications. Capabilities such as URLLC and mMTC support communications between machines, robots, sensors and control systems, while providing a long-term migration path toward future 6G networks. Wider coverage, scalability, deterministic performance, security and mobility support are also strengthening the case for replacing wired connections and interference-prone unlicensed wireless technologies across industrial IoT environments. Adoption is accelerating as organizations across the United States, Canada, Europe, China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand and Brazil increase investment in industrial automation, physical AI and mission-critical communications. Private 5G deployments are now generating measurable improvements in operational efficiency, safety, productivity and cost control. Tesla, Ford, Hyundai, Toyota, LG Electronics, Foxconn, Whirlpool, Salzgitter, BASF, Midea, Gree and JD Logistics are among the organizations that have eliminated connectivity-related stoppages after migrating automated guided vehicle and autonomous mobile robot communications from Wi-Fi to private 5G. Jaguar Land Rover, BD SENSORS and other industrial users have also extended reliable connectivity into plant areas where wired Ethernet was previously too costly or complex to install. Story Continues Additional deployments demonstrate the growing business impact of private 5G infrastructure. Fulin Precision has deployed 100 semi-humanoid robots coordinated through a private 5G-Advanced network. Newmont has extended teleremote and autonomous machine operations from 100 meters to 2.5 kilometers at Australian gold mines. CIMPOR has reported annual savings exceeding $1 million per plant through private 5G-enabled predictive maintenance, while Pegatron has reduced factory reconfiguration costs by as much as 50% through a multinational deployment. Public-sector use cases are delivering comparable benefits. Las Vegas has associated its municipal private 5G network with a 90% reduction in wrong-way driving incidents. Mexico City Police has used standalone private 5G to extend immersive virtual reality training sessions from 25 minutes to 1.5 hours while removing the need for officers to carry bulky equipment. Annual investment in private 5G networks for vertical industries is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 34% between 2026 and 2029, surpassing $6.6 billion by the end of 2029. Much of this expansion will come from localized private 5G networks supporting workforce connectivity, automation and AI applications across enterprise campuses and industrial facilities. Physical

ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation (XOM) vs. Chevron Corporation (CVX): Trump Attacks the Oil Giants for Making “Too Much Money”

Stock Market Today: Dow Falls, Oil Rises Despite Iran Claim; Roger Federer Play Dives On This (Live Coverage)

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index gives up gains as oil rises. SpaceX rival Rocket Lab falls on earnings. A Roger Federer play dives. Continue Reading

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Costco, Chevron, Home Depot, IDT and Waterstone Financial

For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – August 11, 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Costco Wholesale Corp. COST, Chevron Corp. CVX, The Home Depot, Inc. HD, IDT Corp. IDT and Waterstone Financial, Inc. WSBF Here are highlights from Monday's Analyst Blog: Top Analyst Reports for Costco, Chevron and Home Depot The Zacks Research Daily presents the best research output of our analyst team. Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Costco Wholesale Corp., Chevron Corp. and The Home Depot, Inc., as well as two micro-cap stocks IDT Corp. and Waterstone Financial, Inc.. The Zacks microcap research is unique as our research content on these small and under-the-radar companies is the only research of its type in the country. These research reports have been hand-picked from the roughly 70 reports published by our analyst team today. You can see all of today's research reports here >>> Today's Featured Research Reports Shares of Costco have gained +10.4% over the year-to-date period against the Zacks Retail - Discount Stores industry's gain of +14.8%. The company remains well-positioned due to its differentiated membership-based warehouse model, strong value proposition and loyal customer base. It continues to benefit from recurring membership income, high renewal rates and growing engagement from higher-value members. Its focus on offering quality merchandise at competitive prices supports steady traffic and reinforces customer loyalty. Costco is also enhancing its digital ecosystem through e-commerce, personalization tools, AI-driven product discovery and convenient fulfillment options, helping improve the member experience. Also, the company is expanding its warehouse footprint and investing in productivity-enhancing initiatives to support long-term growth. Backed by a strong balance sheet, Costco is well-positioned to strengthen its market leadership and drive sustainable growth over time. (You can read the full research report on Costco here >>>) Chevron's shares have gained +24.7% over the year-to-date period against the Zacks Oil and Gas - Integrated - International industry's gain of +28.6%. The company remains well positioned for long-term growth, supported by its strong production growth, helped by the Hess acquisition, Permian expansion and Gulf of America operations. The Hess integration is progressing well, while cost efficiencies and lower capital intensity should improve resilience. Chevron is also expanding into data-center power, creating a potential new source of long-term growth. However, the company remains highly sensitive to oil and gas prices, while weaker refined-product demand could pressure its downstream business. Chevron's premium valuation limits the scope for further upside, and geopolitical disruptions could affect operations. Low U.S. natural gas prices and delays in international projects add further uncertainty. Hence, investors are advised to wait for a better entry point. (You can read the full research report on Chevron here >>>) Shares of Home Depot have outperformed the Zacks Retail - Home Furnishings industry over the year-to-date period (+4.9% vs. +2.8%). The company continues to invest in an integrated retail model, digital investments, and Pro-focused initiatives. Seamless connectivity across the stores, online platforms, and supply chain is enhancing customer experience and driving higher engagement. The Pro segment continues to outperform, supported by targeted investments and expanding ecosystem capabilities. SRS remains a key Pro lever, with the Mingledorff's deal adding an HVAC vertical and extending cross-sell opportunities. However, Home Depot's EPS decreased year over year in first-quarter fiscal 2026 as mix and costs weighed on margins. Lar

Can FCEL Boost Returns From Existing Fossil-Fuel Plants?

FuelCell Energy's FCEL carbon capture platform is designed to address the growing economic challenges facing aging coal and natural gas power plants. Tightening emissions requirements are raising compliance expenses, while permanently retiring these facilities can be costly, disruptive and politically difficult. Many of these plants continue to play an important role in maintaining grid reliability and supplying thermal energy, making premature shutdowns potentially problematic. FuelCell Energy's strategy centers on extending the useful life of existing assets by integrating carbon capture technology directly into current exhaust streams. This enables plants to continue operating with substantially lower emissions while avoiding the significant capital costs associated with building replacement infrastructure. Unlike traditional carbon capture technologies that can consume approximately 20% of a power plant's electricity output, FuelCell Energy's carbonate fuel cells produce additional electricity while capturing carbon. That incremental generation can create an added revenue stream and strengthen overall project returns. Producing power and heat on-site can also lower operating expenses by eliminating transmission losses, which average roughly 5% across the U.S. grid. The system's high-temperature operation also supports combined heat and power applications, enabling facilities to use both electricity and thermal energy efficiently at the point of consumption. Scalability adds another advantage to FCEL's commercial proposition. Its modular architecture can support projects ranging from sub-megawatt installations to large, multi-megawatt fuel cell parks. Individual stacks generate between 250 kilowatts and 400 kilowatts, while four-stack modules provide approximately 1.4 megawatts of net output, offering considerable flexibility in system design. This combination of stack-level and module-level configuration makes the platform suitable for a broad range of industrial and utility applications. Better capture economics, longer asset lives and scalable deployment could collectively strengthen FuelCell Energy's demand outlook and long-term investment potential. Although technologies, such as FuelCell Energy, demonstrate how carbon capture can improve the economics of existing fossil-fuel facilities, momentum behind carbon capture and storage ("CCS") extends well beyond emerging technology developers. Large and established energy companies are also deploying capital and leveraging decades of operating expertise to make carbon capture an important component of their long-term strategies. Story Continues Major Energy Companies Expand Their Carbon Capture Efforts Oil and gas giant Chevron Corporation CVX considers CCS an important technology for supporting a lower-carbon energy future and brings decades of experience to the field. Chevron helped advance large-scale CO2 injection at its SACROC unit nearly four decades ago and has safely operated CO2 pipeline infrastructure, including the company-led Raven Ridge line in Colorado, for many years. Chevron also leads the Gorgon CCS project, which has injected more than 10 million tons of CO2, while pursuing additional developments such as Bayou Bend CCS in Texas. Meanwhile, another major energy producer, Occidental Petroleum OXY, has more than five decades of experience in carbon storage and has made carbon capture a central part of its climate strategy. Occidental believes large-scale carbon capture, utilization and storage can provide near-term emissions reductions while supporting longer-term climate objectives. Through its 1PointFive subsidiary, Occidental is scaling Direct Air Capture technology developed by Carbon Engineering. The company is also investing in carbon utilization initiatives, storage hubs and carbon markets aimed at supporting global CO2 removal efforts and broader net-zero ambitions. The Zacks Rundown on FCEL Shares of FuelCell Energy have gained 168.3% over the past

50/50 Women on Boards™ Announces its 2026 Global Summit Speakers

Corporate Directors, CEOs, Investors, and Governance Leaders Convene discuss The Future Board Agenda: Reforming Corporate Governance LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 50/50 Women on Boards™, the leading global nonprofit advancing the business case for diverse boards, today announced featured speakers for the 2026 Global Summit, including leaders from Chevron, Civeo Corporation, e.l.f. Beauty, General Motors, MSCI, United Airlines, TrueBlue and WD-40 Company.50/50 Women on Boards logo The 2026 Global Summit will take place on September 17, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET at 48 Wall Street in New York City. The Summit follows the morning's Breakfast of Corporate Champions, where more than 290 S&P 500 and Fortune 1000 companies will be recognized for having at least 40% women directors on their boards. From there, the conversation will shift from recognition to responsibility as corporate directors, CEOs, investors, governance leaders, and aspiring board directors examine this year's theme, The Future Board Agenda: Reforming Corporate Governance. Discussions will focus on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, geopolitical uncertainty, CEO succession, shareholder expectations, and other emerging governance priorities. "As the responsibilities of corporate boards continue to expand, directors are expected to oversee an increasingly complex landscape of risks and opportunities," said Heather Spilsbury, CEO of 50/50 Women on Boards. "The Global Summit brings together today's most respected public company directors and governance leaders to share practical insights that help directors prepare for what comes next." Topics and speakers to date include: Keynote: Governing What Comes Next Baroness Dambisa Moyo of Knightsbridge, Member of the House of Lords; Principal, Versaca Investments; Board Director, Chevron, Condé Nast, and Starbucks The Global Reality Check: The World Has Changed. Has Your Board? Hema Widhani, Chief Brand, Experience & Marketing Officer, Edward Jones; Board Member, AAR Corp. (moderator) Jan Elizabeth Tighe, Retired Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy; Independent Director, General Motors, Goldman Sachs, Huntsman Corporation, and MITRE Corporation Laysha Ward, Board Member, United Airlines Holdings, Inc. and MACRO Douglas Peterson, Former President and CEO, S&P Global; Executive Chairman OneChronos; Board Member Morgan Stanley Risk, Resilience & Reputation: AI, Cyber and the New Oversight Standard Sonita Lontoh, Board Member, Sunrun, TrueBlue; Partner, Alpha; Advisor, Sway Ventures, Responsible AI Institute June Yang, Board Member, UiPath, NetApp, and MSCI Steven Wolfe Pereira, Chief Executive Officer, Alpha Story Continues The Future of Leadership: Succession & Power Transfer in Public Companies Gloria Lin, Senior Managing Director, Evercore (moderator) Breakout Session: Board Composition and Succession Strategy Gloria Lin, Senior Managing Director, Evercore Suzan Morno-Wade, Independent Director and Compensation Committee Chair; Latham Group, and Veritiv Holdings Breakout Session: Capital, Growth & Long-Term Value Lori Keith, Portfolio Manager, Parnassus Investments; Board Member, e.l.f. Beauty Diana Glassman, Stewardship Director, EOS at Federated Hermes Ltd; Board Member, Helix Energy Solutions The Global Debate: Public Trust — When Should Boards Speak? Kimberly Petillo-Décossard, Co-Head, Global Mergers & Acquisitions and Partner, White & Case (moderator) Dr. Sylvia E. Johnson, Board Member, U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board Ed Magee, Independent Board Director, WD-40; Chair, NACD Nashville Michael Montelongo, Board Member, Merlin, Inc., Civeo Corporation, and Monarca Food Solutions 2026 sponsors include: United Airlines, Equilar, First American Title, Mastercard, White & Case, Edward Jones, Evercore, Riveron, Genworth | CareScout, and S&P Global. Registration and sponsorship opportunities for the Breakfast of Corporate Champions and Global Summit are available at 50/50 Women on Boards Glo

Top Analyst Reports for Costco, Chevron & Home Depot

Monday, August 10, 2026 The Zacks Research Daily presents the best research output of our analyst team. Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST), Chevron Corp. (CVX) and The Home Depot, Inc. (HD), as well as two micro-cap stocks IDT Corp. (IDT) and Waterstone Financial, Inc. (WSBF). The Zacks microcap research is unique as our research content on these small and under-the-radar companies is the only research of its type in the country. These research reports have been hand-picked from the roughly 70 reports published by our analyst team today. You can see all of today's research reports here >>> Ahead of Wall Street The daily 'Ahead of Wall Street' article is a must-read for all investors who would like to be ready for that day's trading action. The article comes out before the market opens, attempting to make sense of that morning's economic releases and how they will affect that day's market action. You can read this article for free on our home page and can actually sign up there to get an email notification as this article comes out each morning. You can read today's AWS here >>> Trading Week Awaits Inflation Reports Starting Wednesday Today's Featured Research Reports Shares of Costco have gained +10.4% over the year-to-date period against the Zacks Retail - Discount Stores industry's gain of +14.8%. The company remains well-positioned due to its differentiated membership-based warehouse model, strong value proposition and loyal customer base. It continues to benefit from recurring membership income, high renewal rates and growing engagement from higher-value members. Its focus on offering quality merchandise at competitive prices supports steady traffic and reinforces customer loyalty. Costco is also enhancing its digital ecosystem through e-commerce, personalization tools, AI-driven product discovery and convenient fulfillment options, helping improve the member experience. Also, the company is expanding its warehouse footprint and investing in productivity-enhancing initiatives to support long-term growth. Backed by a strong balance sheet, Costco is well-positioned to strengthen its market leadership and drive sustainable growth over time. (You can read the full research report on Costco here >>>) Chevron's shares have gained +24.7% over the year-to-date period against the Zacks Oil and Gas - Integrated - International industry's gain of +28.6%. The company remains well positioned for long-term growth, supported by its strong production growth, helped by the Hess acquisition, Permian expansion and Gulf of America operations. The Hess integration is progressing well, while cost efficiencies and lower capital intensity should improve resilience. Chevron is also expanding into data-center power, creating a potential new source of long-term growth. However, the company remains highly sensitive to oil and gas prices, while weaker refined-product demand could pressure its downstream business. Chevron's premium valuation limits the scope for further upside, and geopolitical disruptions could affect operations. Low U.S. natural gas prices and delays in international projects add further uncertainty. Hence, investors are advised to wait for a better entry point. (You can read the full research report on Chevron here >>>) Shares of Home Depot have outperformed the Zacks Retail - Home Furnishings industry over the year-to-date period (+4.9% vs. +2.8%). The company continues to invest in an integrated retail model, digital investments, and Pro-focused initiatives. Seamless connectivity across the stores, online platforms, and supply chain is enhancing customer experience and driving higher engagement. The Pro segment continues to outperform, supported by targeted investments and expanding ecosystem capabilities. SRS remains a key Pro lever, with the Mingledorff's deal adding an HVAC vertical and extending cross-sell opportunities. However, Home Depot's EPS dec

Update: US Equity Indexes Mixed as Crude Oil, Treasury Yields Jump Amid Worsening Iran Geopolitics

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Stock Market Today: Dow Dips, Apple Skids On iPhone Fear; This AI Play Clears Entry (Live Coverage)

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index was firm Monday as oil prices climb amid a lack of progress in U.S.-Iran talks. SpaceX stock skids. Continue Reading

CVX's Q2 Earnings Beat: Can Strong Momentum Drive the Stock Higher?

Chevron Corporation CVX has entered the second half of 2026 with considerable operating momentum. The company recently delivered an impressive quarterly beat, reporting adjusted earnings of $12 billion for the second quarter of 2026. The strong performance was supported by solid operational execution, higher crude oil price realizations, robust refining margins and increased production following the Hess acquisition. Results were further underpinned by stronger cash flow, a resilient upstream portfolio and disciplined shareholder returns. Yet with shares lagging both ExxonMobil XOM and Shell SHEL, and valuation sitting at a premium, the bigger question is whether this momentum can translate into meaningful upside for investors. Strong Production and Cash Generation Support CVX Chevron's second-quarter operating performance was impressive. Worldwide net oil-equivalent production reached 4.07 million barrels per day, up 20% year over year, driven largely by legacy Hess assets and growth in the Permian Basin and Gulf of America. U.S. production reached a record 2.07 million barrels of oil equivalent per day. Refining operations were similarly strong, with U.S. crude unit throughput reaching a record 1.07 million barrels per day and utilization exceeding 97%. Higher commodity prices amplified those operating gains. Chevron reported second-quarter earnings of $12.1 billion, or $6.11 per share, while adjusted earnings totaled roughly $12 billion, or $6.06 per share. Cash flow from operations excluding working capital was $19.7 billion, while adjusted free cash flow reached $15.4 billion. That cash generation has provided significant financial flexibility. Chevron reduced debt by a record $8.4 billion during the quarter, while its net debt-to-CFFO ratio improved to 0.6X. At the same time, the company continued returning capital, paying $3.5 billion of dividends and repurchasing $3 billion of shares during the quarter.Chevron Corporation Image Source: Chevron Corporation Hess Integration and Cost Savings Strengthen the Story The Hess acquisition is also showing tangible benefits. One year after closing, Chevron had captured $1.5 billion of annual run-rate synergies — 50% above its initial target and six months ahead of schedule. Management said the acquired assets are generating free cash flow at roughly twice the incremental dividend burden, while Guyana provides exposure to high-margin production growth extending into the 2030s. Cost discipline offers another lever. Chevron achieved $3 billion of annual run-rate structural cost reductions six months early, with more than 70% of the savings stemming from efficiency improvements. Meanwhile, management expects 2026 shale and tight capital spending per barrel of oil equivalent to be 25% below last year, indicating that production growth is becoming more capital efficient. Story Continues Chevron is also broadening its opportunity set beyond conventional oil and gas. Project Kilby in West Texas includes a 20-year take-or-pay agreement to supply Microsoft with 2.67 gigawatts of behind-the-meter power. Management expects the project to generate mid-teens returns and long-duration cash flows that are less correlated with commodity cycles, although the project remains subject to final investment decision and execution. What Could Hold Chevron Back? Commodity exposure remains the biggest swing factor. Chevron estimates that every $1 change in Brent affects full-year after-tax earnings and cash flow by roughly $600 million. Second-quarter Brent averaged nearly $104 per barrel, providing a substantial earnings tailwind that may not persist.Chevron Corporation Image Source: Chevron Corporation Near-term operations also face maintenance headwinds. Chevron expects third-quarter upstream turnarounds and downtime to reduce production by 150,000-200,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, while downstream maintenance could reduce after-tax earnings by $175-$225 million. Geopolitical exposure, particul

3 Market-Beating Stocks with Promising Prospects

3 Market-Beating Stocks with Promising Prospects Companies that consistently increase their sales, margins, or returns on capital are usually rewarded with the best returns, and those that can do all three for years on end are almost always the legendary stocks that return 100 times your money. The bottom line is that over the long term, earnings growth goes hand in hand with the biggest winners. Taking that into account, here are three market-beating stocks with room for further growth. CBIZ (CBZ) Five-Year Return: +67.1% With over 120 offices across 33 states and a team of more than 6,700 professionals, CBIZ (NYSE:CBZ) provides accounting, tax, benefits, insurance brokerage, and advisory services to help small and mid-sized businesses manage their finances and operations. Why Is CBZ a Top Pick? Market share has increased this cycle as its 29.4% annual revenue growth over the last two years was exceptional Earnings per share grew by 23.5% annually over the last two years, massively outpacing its peers Free cash flow margin jumped by 3.8 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more resources to pursue growth initiatives, repurchase shares, or pay dividends CBIZ's stock price of $54.49 implies a valuation ratio of 13.3x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it's free. Chevron (CVX) Five-Year Return: +88.9% Operating everything from deepwater drilling rigs to corner gas stations, Chevron (NYSE:CVX) explores for, produces, and transports crude oil and natural gas, then refines that crude oil into gasoline, diesel, and other petroleum products. Why Does CVX Stand Out? Impressive 6.3% annual revenue growth over the last ten years indicates it's winning market share this cycle Enormous revenue base of $215.3 billion provides significant leverage in supplier negotiations Free cash flow margin of 11.3% is higher than many in the industry, giving it breathing room and optionality At $189.37 per share, Chevron trades at 12.2x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it's free. DHT Holdings (DHT) Five-Year Return: +247% With each vessel capable of carrying roughly 2 million barrels of oil—enough to fill about 125 Olympic swimming pools—DHT Holdings (NYSE:DHT) operates very large crude carriers that transport crude oil across international routes for energy companies and traders. Why Are We Fans of DHT? Impressive 6.4% annual revenue growth over the last ten years indicates it's winning market share this cycle EBITDA profits increased over the last five years as the company gained some leverage on its fixed costs and became more efficient Strong free cash flow margin of 28.9% enables it to reinvest or return capital consistently Story Continues DHT Holdings is trading at $18.45 per share, or 7.4x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it's free. Stocks We Like Even More ONE MORE THING: Top 6 Stocks for This Week. This market is separating quality stocks from expensive ones fast. AI is taking down whole sectors with no warning. In a rotation this fast, you need more than a list of good companies. Our AI system flagged Palantir before it ran 1,662% between October 2022 and February 2026. AppLovin before it ran 753% between February 2024 and February 2026. Nvidia before it ran 1,178% between January 2023 and February 2026. Each week it produces 6 new names that pass the same tests. Get Our Top 6 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-small-cap company Comfort Systems (+1,154% between June 2020 and June 2025). Find your next big winner with StockStory today. View Comments

Why Trump’s Waiver of the Jones Act Is Unlikely To Lower Gas Prices

U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing another suspension of the Jones Act as gasoline prices above $4 a gallon threaten to become a liability for Republicans heading into the midterm elections. The move would again open domestic oil and fuel shipments to cheaper foreign-flagged vessels, extending an emergency waiver Trump imposed after the Iran war sent crude prices sharply higher in March. The problem is that the first waiver barely moved gasoline prices. Shipping costs account for only a small part of what Americans pay at the pump, leaving Trump with limited room to cut prices through maritime policy as he turns up the pressure on ExxonMobil and Chevron over their soaring profits. At the same time, Trump has stepped up pressure on Big Oil over high gasoline prices, lambasting Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) and Chevron (NYSE:CVX) for making too much money amid high energy prices and global supply shortages. Trump has directed the Department of Justice to investigate Big Oil for possible price gouging, accusing oil companies of keeping gasoline prices high even as global crude prices have fallen. Related: Iran Says Hormuz Stays Closed Until U.S. Meets Six Sweeping Demands The backlash followed the companies' bumper second quarter results, with Chevron's quarterly earnings surging to $12 billion, up from $2.5 billion the previous year while ExxonMobil's profits more than doubled to $14.5 billion. With Big Oil showing no indication of heeding Trump's threats, extending the Jones Act waiver is another lever to pull, from the perspective of the White House. The initial 60-day exemption, announced in March after oil prices spiked in the first weeks of the Middle East conflict, is set to expire on August 16. By temporarily lifting the law's strict maritime restrictions, the White House has allowed foreign-flagged vessels to transport oil and refined petroleum products between domestic ports. The Jones Act is a federal law that dictates that all cargo transported between U.S. ports must be carried on ships that are built in the U.S, owned by American citizens, and crewed predominantly by U.S. workers. It's been waived a total of 40 times in its 105-year history, with former U.S. president Joe Biden also setting it aside in 2021 following the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack. The primary purpose of the Jones Act is to facilitate a steady pipeline of American-owned and operated commercial vessels available to assist national defense and logistics during wartime or national emergencies. It also guarantees employment for U.S. mariners and shipyard workers by eliminating cheap foreign competition on domestic shipping routes. Interestingly, there are some who are encouraging Trump to do away with the Jones Act altogether. Story Continues In his March Bloomberg Opinion piece, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg argued that the temporary waiver of the Jones Act during the conflict with Iran demonstrated that the 1920 shipping law is an outdated, counterproductive protectionist measure. Bloomberg labeled the law "one of the most counterproductive protectionist measures of the last century," pointing out that its artificial inefficiencies unfairly penalize American consumers--costing typical families in isolated regions like Hawaii roughly $1,800 a year. He noted that the suspension helped restrain fuel prices and support domestic shipments without harming the broader industry, making a case for Congress to permanently repeal or relax the act. However, whereas energy and agricultural sectors support the waiver for helping bypass supply bottlenecks, Trump is facing opposition to the idea of suspending the federal shipping law, including from members of his own party, with maritime industry critics warning it threatens American shipbuilding and domestic seafaring jobs. Back in June, House Speaker Mike Johnson and over 50 Republican lawmakers sent a letter to the president urging him to let the Jones Act waiver expire as per the earlier sc

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