Investors are closely watching the convenience retail sector as new research highlights shifting demand and competitive pressures.BofA Securities analyst Lisa K. Lewandowski initiated coverage on Murphy USA Inc. (NYSE:MUSA) and Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASY).Casey’s General StoresAnalyst Lewandowski initiated coverage of Casey’s General Stores with a Buy rating and a $700 price objective.Lewandowski based the valuation on a 2027 EV-to-EBITDA multiple of 15.9 times. That multiple sits slightly ab ...

Investors are closely watching the convenience retail sector as new research highlights shifting demand and competitive pressures.BofA Securities analyst Lisa K. Lewandowski initiated coverage on Murphy USA Inc. (NYSE:MUSA) and Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASY).Casey’s General StoresAnalyst Lewandowski initiated coverage of Casey’s General Stores with a Buy rating and a $700 price objective.Lewandowski based the valuation on a 2027 EV-to-EBITDA multiple of 15.9 times. That multiple sits slightly ab ...

Core Viewpoint - Albertsons Companies Inc. is experiencing a decline in stock price, but there is a positive sentiment among analysts regarding potential earnings growth, which may lead to a trend reversal in the future [1][3][4]. Group 1: Stock Performance - The stock price of Albertsons is currently $16.38, reflecting a slight increase of 1.80% or $0.29, after a decline of 5.7% over the past four weeks [2][5]. - The stock has fluctuated between $15.95 and $16.68 during the trading day, indicating volatility [2]. - Over the past year, the stock reached a high of $23.20 and a low of $15.80, showcasing significant price movement [3]. Group 2: Analyst Ratings and Market Sentiment - Telsey Advisory maintains an "Outperform" rating for Albertsons, with a revised price target adjusted from $24 to $22 [1][5]. - There is a strong consensus among Wall Street analysts to raise earnings estimates for Albertsons, suggesting a potential trend reversal for the stock [3][4]. - The current market conditions and analyst sentiment indicate potential opportunities for investors, particularly due to the stock's oversold status [4]. Group 3: Company Overview - Albertsons is a leading grocery retailer in the United States, offering a wide range of products including groceries, pharmacy services, and fuel [1]. - The company competes with major grocery chains such as Kroger and Walmart [1]. - Albertsons has a market capitalization of approximately $9 billion, with a trading volume of 3,323,899 shares on the NYSE [3].

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Casey's General Stores (CASY) . Shares have added about 7.6% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.But investors have to be wondering, will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Casey's due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.CASY Q2 ...

Chevron-branded fuel pump fills a vehicle at a gas station, highlighting energy demand and oil company revenue trends. Key Points Chevron is the only U.S. oil major with an active footprint in Venezuela, positioning it as a first mover as the country’s oil sector restructures. The company’s Gulf Coast refining system is uniquely suited to process heavy Venezuelan crude, giving Chevron a downstream margin advantage. While the Venezuela opportunity is significant, production recovery is expected to take ...

This story was originally published on C-Store Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily C-Store Dive newsletter. The past year answered a lot of questions for convenience retailers, such as what sort of change the Trump administration would bring or how operators might pivot in the ever-changing tobacco category. As 2026 gets underway, c-store operators are left with a new slate of questions about their businesses and the industry as a whole. As C-Store Dive moves into the n ...

​Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL) is one of the Best Non-US Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. On December 16, Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL) announced the final investment decision on its waterflood project at Kaikias field in the US Gulf of America by its subsidiary Shell Offshore Inc. ​Management noted that the project will use the waterflood method, which entails injecting water physically to displace oil into adjacent production wells. At Kaikias field, a waterflood method will be used to displace more oil to the c ...

RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) (“ARKO” or the “Company”), a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest convenience store operators, fuel wholesalers and cardlock operators in the United States, announced, as part of its strategic plan, the public filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) of a registration statement on Form S-1 relating to the proposed initial public offering of Class A common stock of its subsidiary, ARKO Petroleum Corp ...

The number one issue facing Americans today, which they say will impact their vote in the 26 midterm, is affordability of everyday items like food and fuel. That's according to a recent survey conducted by our next guest. Joining us right now is pollster and political strategist Frank Lunts.Frank, it's great to see you. Uh we we've been talking about this word affordability, which has become sort of part of the the political uh if not popular lexicon. Uh the president has said that word is a conj job.Uh Gre ...

Geopolitical Risk - Thailand is restricting exports of fuel and arms due to concerns about diversion to Cambodia [1] - The restrictions are occurring amidst ongoing clashes between Thailand and Cambodia [1]