Many oil- and gas-related stocks rose this past week as traders rotated into companies that stand to profit from higher energy prices.Here's how some of the top energy stocks performed:ExxonMobil (XOM +3.47%), up 7%Transocean (RIG +0.65%), up 11%SLB (SLB +2.27%), up 15% Escalating tensions in the Middle EastFollowing strikes by the U.S. and Israeli militaries, Iran has moved to close the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping. With roughly 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments unable ...

As tensions in Iran continue to escalate, the world is entering what could be the most serious energy crisis in decades. The Strait of Hormuz is mostly closed right now, and that's a serious problem because roughly 20% of the world's oil and natural gas (as well as all sorts of other goods) passes through this narrow waterway.If the situation continues on its current course, it could rewrite the global energy map.ExxonMobil (XOM +3.36%) is already an industry behemoth, but the brewing energy crisis makes it ...

Exxon Mobil (XOM) had a big day Friday, and the easy explanation was oil. Crude prices pushed higher again as supply fears stayed in focus, putting the major energy names back on traders’ screens. Exxon came into this rally with stronger company-specific momentum than many of its peers. The stock already had support from record production, a large shareholder-return program, and a fresh set of growth headlines tied to Guyana and Venezuela. The company’s latest earnings report laid the groundwork. In lat ...

Oil prices have gone hyperbolic this year. Brent oil, the global benchmark price, started the year at around $60 a barrel. It has surged to over $100 a barrel due to the war with Iran. Higher oil prices are an unexpected windfall for ExxonMobil (XOM +3.47%). Here's one number that tells you everything about the oil giant right now. Last December, ExxonMobil raised its 2030 plan. The oil giant boosted its earnings and cash flow growth estimates by $5 billion for 2030, with no changes to its outlook for commo ...

Key Takeaways ExxonMobil stands to gain as Middle East tensions push Brent crude above $100 per barrel.XOM is expanding low-cost upstream output, targeting 4.9M boe/d by 2026 and 5.5M by 2030.Strong balance sheet with low debt supports ExxonMobil through cycles and funds growth.Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) is a leading oil and gas company with a global presence and a portfolio of high-quality assets that support its earnings and profitability. The company is expected to benefit from the sharp surge in oil ...

With the S&P 500 Index in red numbers this year, income-minded investors turn their lonely eyes to a sure thing – high-paying dividend stocks.For legions of investors looking to position their portfolios for maximum stability in a highly unstable market, dividend stocks make good sense right now. The Wall Street sharpies think so, with JPMorgan noting the market environment is moving toward “a greater emphasis on income generation and diversification” in 2026, in a recent research note.Here’s why you should ...

Key Takeaways ExxonMobil benefits from WTI above $95 and a higher EIA price outlook, boosting upstream earnings.XOM lifts Permian recoveries up to 20% and adds Guyana discoveries, supporting strong production growth.XOM's shares rose 40.5% YoY and trade at 10.64x EV/EBITDA, above the industry's 6.63% average.The price of West Texas Intermediate (“WTI”) crude is trading at more than $95 per barrel, according to data from oilprice.com, owing to the ongoing war in the Middle East. Also, in the latest short-ter ...

The global economy is experiencing its largest supply shock in decades. Before the war with Iran, 20% of global crude supplies passed through the Strait of Hormuz each day. Today, it's down to a trickle as Iran has cut off that key waterway to tanker traffic by attacking ships. As a result, crude prices have surged, with Brent oil, the global benchmark, nearly doubling in price this year at one point. Investing in oil stocks is a smart strategy during an oil shock. Vanguard makes this easy through the Van ...

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is included among the Dividend Kings and Aristocrats List: 32 Biggest Stocks. Bernstein Analyst Sees “Right Tail Risk,” Raises Exxon Mobil (XOM) Price Target On March 22, Bernstein analyst Bob Brackett raised the firm’s price recommendation on Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) to $195 from $159. It reiterated an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm said it updated its models across the energy and transportation group to reflect current crude prices and crack sprea ...

Chart created using Benzinga ProFrom Oil Shock To Airport ChaosThe chain reaction is already playing out.Rising tensions around Iran have pushed oil higher, driving up jet fuel costs. That's starting to squeeze airlines, forcing tighter schedules, operational adjustments, and in some cases, staffing strain. The result: longer lines, slower processing, and increasingly unpredictable airport experiences.That's where Clear steps in.When friction rises, convenience becomes a premium product. And travelers are p ...