Group 1: Plains All American Pipeline (PAA) - The company is a master limited partnership (MLP) involved in the transportation, storage, terminalling, and marketing of crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGL), and refined products in the U.S. and Canada [1] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased by 4.9% over the last 60 days [1] - The company has a dividend yield of 8.5%, which is higher than the industry average of 6.3% [2] Group 2: The Gap (GAP) - The company is a premier international specialty retailer offering a diverse range of clothing, accessories, and personal care products [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased by 2.9% over the last 60 days [2] - The company has a dividend yield of 2.6%, compared to the industry average of 0.0% [2] Group 3: Analog Devices (ADI) - The company is an original equipment manufacturer of semiconductor devices, specifically analog, mixed signal, and digital signal processing (DSP) integrated circuits [3] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased by 5.3% over the last 60 days [3] - The company has a dividend yield of 1.4%, which is higher than the industry average of 0.0% [3]

Oil markets are focused on Venezuela tensions and the suspension of crude oil loadings at Kazakhstan's CPC terminal. Venezuela Starts Cutting Production as Trump Ratchets Up His Strangling Strategy - Donald Trump’s maximum pressure strategy on Venezuela is finally starting to impact Venezuela’s oil production, with state oil company PDVSA beginning to shut down wells in the Orinoco Belt amidst swelling inventories and ongoing tanker seizures. - Venezuela’s oil production has been continuously growing i ...

Chord Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CHRD) is included among the 12 Best Crude Oil Stocks to Buy for Dividends. Analyst Raises Price Target on Chord Energy (CHRD) Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay With its premier acreage position in the Williston Basin, Chord Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CHRD) engages in the exploration and production of crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas. On December 12, Mizuho raised its price target on Chord Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CHRD) from $142 to $150, representin ...

Core Viewpoint - ConocoPhillips (COP) is an independent exploration and production company with a diversified asset base across 14 countries, showing stable performance with a 1.8% share gain over the past six months compared to a 5.1% growth in the broader Oils-Energy sector [1] Positive Factors Boosting COP's Performance - High-quality assets in the U.S. support low-cost production, with significant untapped drilling locations in major shale basins, providing 15 years of low-cost drilling inventory [3] - The company has a rigorous annual asset review process, recently selling Anadarko Basin assets for $1.3 billion and achieving $3 billion in asset sales towards a $5 billion target by 2026, enhancing its portfolio quality [4] - The acquisition of Marathon Oil in 2024 expands COP's low-cost resource base in the U.S. Lower 48, with an estimated $500 million in annual synergies expected to exceed $1 billion by the end of 2025 [5][8] Risk Factors to Consider - Commodity price sensitivity poses a risk, with oil prices expected to remain under pressure, potentially limiting earnings growth and stock value [9] - The Willow project in Alaska has seen capital costs rise to $8.5-$9 billion from initial estimates of $7-$7.5 billion due to inflation and localized cost escalations, which could impact project economics [10]

U.S. President Donald Trump makes an announcement about the Navy's "Golden Fleet" at Mar-a-lago in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 22, 2025.President Donald Trump on Monday said the U.S. will keep crude oil and tankers seized near Venezuela. "We're going to keep it," Trump told reporters in Palm Beach, Florida after unveiling a new class of battleships named after himself. "Maybe we'll sell it, maybe we'll keep it, maybe we'll use it in the strategic reserve," Trump said of the seized oil. "We're keepin ...

The Nasdaq led US stocks higher on Monday as Wall Street entered a holiday-shortened week calculating the chances of a year-end rally, while gold (GC=F) climbed to a record amid rising Venezuela tensions. Contracts on the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) added 0.6%, and those on the S&P 500 (^GSPC) put on around 0.6%. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) added around 0.5%, with the major US gauges eyeing a third straight day of gains. Tech stocks are continuing to recover from a volatil ...

EOG Resources Inc. (NYSE:EOG) is one of the most profitable value stocks to invest in right now. On December 12, UBS analyst Josh Silverstein lowered the firm’s price target on EOG Resources to $141 from $144 and maintained a Buy rating on the shares. UBS predicts a robust 2026 for Energy after 3 years of flat returns. The firm points to several tailwinds, including better commodity pricing, efficient cost management, and a surge in merger activity. Earlier on December 8, JPMorgan lowered the firm’s pric ...

Market Overview - Markets were mixed, with the Nasdaq rising by +0.23% due to positive news from Tesla, while the Dow, S&P 500, and Russell 2000 declined by -0.62%, -0.24%, and -0.45% respectively [1] - The U.S. jobs report showed a net gain of +64K jobs in November, recovering from an October loss of -105K jobs, contributing to concerns about economic stability [2] Retail Sales and Economic Indicators - Retail Sales for October remained unchanged at 0.0%, missing expectations of a +0.1% increase, while ex-auto sales rose by +0.4% [3][4] - The S&P flash Services PMI for December was reported at 52.9, down from 54.1, and Manufacturing PMI dropped to 51.8 from 52.2, but both remain above the growth threshold of 50 [5] Oil Market Dynamics - Global crude oil prices are nearing five-year lows, with West Texas crude trading at $55 per barrel, marking ten consecutive days below $60, which may help keep inflation low but negatively impacts companies like Phillips 66, which saw a nearly -7% drop [6] Company Performance: Lennar Home - Lennar Home reported Q4 earnings, missing bottom-line expectations due to a one-time charge of $156 million, with earnings of $1.93 per share and revenues of $9.37 billion, surpassing the consensus of $9.13 billion [7] - New orders for Lennar Home decreased by +18% year-over-year, indicating challenges in the overall market, with expectations for new deliveries falling below analyst estimates [8][9]

What should we make of this pressure in the space. Is this a value trade or value trap guy. What do you think.>> Yeah, Steve's been talking about the underlying commodity for a while and it's going his way. But in terms of the stocks, until the last week or so, they've been a value trade. Now, I think people feel they're on the wrong side of it because they're sort of looking at the underlying commodity and they're sort of equating the weakness there with the weakness in the stocks.Peter Burkvar had a note ...

Energy was the worst sector today with every component closing lower in the red. Performers include APA, Marathon Petroleum, Philips 66. Why are we seeing such a drastic move lower and will it continue.Joining us now, Bill Perkins. He is the founder, managing partner, and head trader for Skyler Capital, an energy focused fund. And Bill, it's great to have you back on the show.Welcome. >> Thanks. Great to be back.A lot to get into here, but first I do want to start with the move we've seen in crude oil uh an ...