Valero (VLO) Stock Just Triggered a Rare Quant Signal the Options Market Is Missing

Although the energy sector has generally struggled this year, Valero Energy (VLO) has been one of the clear outliers. As the largest independent refiner and marketer of petroleum products, Valero appears to have benefited from a more focused operational footprint. Since the start of the year, VLO stock has gained nearly 33% of market value. Combined with the Trump administration’s positive stance on fossil fuels, the business appears to be on solid footing. Still, equities sentiment is often patchy and V ...