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Wall Street spent the past several weeks gaming out a scenario most investors hoped would never happen: what if the Iran conflict spiraled into a full-scale energy shock? Oil traders, hedge funds, and economists weren’t debating whether prices would rise — they were debating how high. President Trump’s comments this week showed just how serious ... Trump Admits “I Expected Oil to Hit $200” Over Iran— Here’s How Close Investors Came to Disaster

AROC misses Q1 earnings estimates as higher SG&A costs offset growth from strong contract operations and rising compression demand.

The oil market hopes the U.S. and Iran will strike a deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore energy shipments.

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index rose Thursday after weekly jobless claims. AI stock Arm dived on earnings.

CRK Q1 earnings miss estimates as lower production due to severe weather offset gains from higher natural gas prices and increased gas services revenues.

Shell reported surging earnings as the Iran war brought a trading windfall. Shell’s first-quarter adjusted earnings rose to $6.92 billion from the $3.26 billion it reported in the prior quarter. Shell’s American depositary receipts were down 1.9% in premarket trading.

Oil companies are responding differently to the surge in crude prices.

Chevron Corp: Chevron Corp: Recent geopolitical conditions in Middle East have impacted, and expected to continue to impact, company’s business Chevron Corp: Expects to continue delivery of...

Aristotle Capital Management, LLC, an investment management company, released its “Value Equity Fund” first-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. During the first quarter, the U.S. equity market declined, with the S&P 500 Index falling by 4.33%. The fixed-income sector also saw a downturn; the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond […]

(Bloomberg) -- The Trump administration’s fitful campaign to address US voters’ affordability concerns ahead of the midterm elections is faltering, with some key efforts stalled, cast aside or limited in scope. Most Read from BloombergUS Has Opened a Passage Through Hormuz, Central Command SaysDOJ Plans Intervention in Trump Supreme Court Carroll AppealUS Says Offensive Phase of Iran War Over as Ship Hit in StraitSony to Pay Almost $4 Billion for Bieber, Neil Young CatalogChina Asks Banks to Pau

Shell reported surging earnings as the Iran war brought a trading windfall. Shell’s first-quarter adjusted earnings rose to $6.92 billion from the $3.26 billion it reported in the prior quarter. Shell’s American depositary receipts were down 1.9% in premarket trading.

(Bloomberg) -- Shell Plc reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings as the Iran war boosted trading profits and drove up energy prices, helping it to overcome a drop in oil and gas production from the conflict. Most Read from BloombergUS Has Opened a Passage Through Hormuz, Central Command SaysDOJ Plans Intervention in Trump Supreme Court Carroll AppealUS Says Offensive Phase of Iran War Over as Ship Hit in StraitSony to Pay Almost $4 Billion for Bieber, Neil Young CatalogUS, Iran We

Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) is one of the 10 Must-Buy Stocks with the Strongest 1Q2026 Earnings Beats. On May 1, 2026, Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) reported Q1 adjusted EPS of $1.41 versus a 97c consensus and revenue of $48.61B compared to $52.7B expected. CEO Mike Wirth said results showed “solid” performance despite geopolitical volatility, pointing to strong […]

Britain's Shell posted stronger-than-expected quarterly profit as the Iran war sent fossil fuel prices soaring.

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Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index jumped Wednesday on hopes of a U.S.-Iran deal. AMD stock soared on earnings.

Chevron (NYSE:CVX) is facing higher supply disruption risk after a partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz linked to rising US Iran tensions. CEO Mike Wirth has warned that global oil markets could see shortages comparable to the 1970s oil crises. The company is starting hydrocarbon exploration south of Malta, expanding its footprint in the Mediterranean as trade flows adjust. For investors tracking NYSE:CVX, the stock trades at $192.64 with a return of 23.6% year to date and 48.5% over the...

Exxon Mobil Corporation is well-positioned amid global supply disruptions, supported by robust oil prices. Read more on XOM stock here.

Oil executives have warned that the supply disruption in the Middle East will soon cause actual fuel shortages in some parts of the world.

COP beats Q1 EPS and revenue estimates as drilling efficiency, strong WTI prices and $1B annual cost cuts lift its outlook.

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index jumped Wednesday on hopes of a U.S.-Iran deal. AMD stock soared on earnings.

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Trump: Chairs of ExxonMobil and Chevron were at White House on Tuesday night...

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Viper Energy beats Q1 earnings estimates on higher production volume and surging royalty income, driving operating income growth and strong shareholder returns.

US equity futures were higher pre-bell Wednesday as oil prices slipped and a peace agreement between

Shares in Exxon, Chevron, and Occidental Petroleum tumble on signs that the Trump administration is close to agreeing a peace deal.

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index jumped Wednesday on hopes of a U.S.-Iran deal. AMD stock soared on earnings.