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Investing.com -- Iran said on Friday that no final agreement has been reached with the United States, pushing back against comments from President Donald Trump suggesting a deal could be close, according to Al Jazeera.

Energy stocks were lower late Friday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index down 0.9% and the

Energy sits in an unusual spot right now: it is paying real income while also producing the kind of capital gains that growth investors chase. The three biggest broad energy ETFs, iShares Global Energy ETF (NYSEARCA:IXC), Vanguard Energy ETF (NYSEARCA:VDE), and Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLE), are each up roughly 34% year to date ... Three Energy ETFs Are Yielding Over 2.5 Percent While Delivering 24 to 31 Percent Returns in 2026

With a possible peace deal in sight, the oil producer’s years of problems have finally led to an opportunity for investors.

Energy stocks were lower Friday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index down 0.7% and the State

US stock market closes May's last trading day higher as Dell's record Q1 earnings spark an AI infrastructure rally and oil prices retreat.

SM's Civitas merger expands its Permian footprint, lifts Q1 2026 output above guidance and raises production targets for 2026.

Oil prices remained lower on Friday morning after President Donald Trump laid out his demands for an Iran deal ahead of his "final determination." Markets have been anticipating agreement on a 60-day U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump's Truth Social post included some items Iran has previously rejected, including the U.S. removing its enriched uranium.

XOM's 15.44% debt-to-capitalization can cushion price swings, support acquisitions and keep shareholder rewards flowing in downturns.

The Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSEARCA:VYM) is one of the simplest income vehicles in the market: it owns roughly 500 U.S. stocks that pay above-average dividends, weights them by market cap, and passes the cash through to shareholders. VYM tracks the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index, which excludes REITs and screens ... VYM Climbs 26% In a Year While Its Core Dividend Payers Extend Their Streaks

NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) is one of the best 52-week high stocks to invest in, according to short sellers. On May 18, NextEra Energy Inc. (NYSE:NEE) reached an agreement for a $66.8 billion, 100% stock-for-stock merger with Dominion Energy. The transaction is poised to close within 12 to 18 months, subject to antitrust review. The […]

Although Exxon Mobil has underperformed the Dow recently, analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

The integrated oil companies are Zacks #1 (Strong Buy) stocks again as oil remains over $80.

The iShares Global Energy ETF (NYSEARCA:IXC) pays a semi-annual distribution that swings between feast and famine depending on crude oil prices. IXC’s latest payment of $0.848062 in December 2025 brought the trailing yield to roughly 3.7%, a number that looks reliable until you remember the fund cut its June 2025 payout to $0.696557 from $0.897665 ... IXC climbed 52% in a year but income investors face a reckoning

BP expands its renewable and low-carbon portfolio to support cleaner energy demand and reduce global emissions.

The U.S. oil giant is in talks to resume pumping oil in the Latin American country after a 19-year exile, but plenty of hurdles remain.

Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) and Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) just closed earnings chapters that read like opposite playbooks. Occidental wrapped fiscal 2025 by selling its chemicals arm to Berkshire and shrinking into a focused driller. Exxon opened Q1 2026 by loading its first Golden Pass LNG cargo and buying back nearly $5 billion in stock. With WTI ... Occidental Petroleum vs Exxon Mobil: The Better Oil Titan For 2026

Exxon empowered retail to beat the proxy duopoly and secure its move to Texas. The Texas Stock Exchange is scaling that strategy for all issuers.

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is included among the 10 Safe Stocks to Buy for the Long Term in 2026. On May 27, Mizuho raised the firm’s price recommendation on Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) to $175 from $159. It reiterated a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm said it expects the impact of the Iran […]

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Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) is advancing its ninth major oil project in Guyana, the Haimara development, within the Stabroek block. The Haimara project will undergo a full Environmental Impact Assessment, signaling extensive regulatory review. This move expands Exxon Mobil’s Guyanese portfolio, which the company views as a key part of its long term production plans. For investors watching NYSE:XOM, the Haimara development adds another large project to Exxon Mobil’s core offshore Guyana business,...

Investors have pushed ExxonMobil's stock higher, along with oil prices, amid the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East.

A number of stocks fell in the morning session after WTI crude tumbled 4.7% and Brent dropped 2.87% on news that Iran-US peace negotiations were progressing, easing the war-premium pricing that had supported oil-major share prices for months.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.09%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.04%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

While most stocks pay quarterly dividends, investors can still construct a portfolio that allows them to get paid monthly with just a little positioning.

The company won a vote to reincorporate in Texas, where the legal landscape is considered much more corporate-friendly.

ExxonMobil investors overwhelmingly backed its proposal to move its corporate domicile to Texas, a win for the oil major that could set a precedent...

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XOM seeks Guyana EPA approval for Haimara in Stabroek- its ninth development- after regulators require a full impact assessment.

Exxon Mobil won shareholder approval Wednesday to move its legal home to Texas after CEO Darren Woods pitched the state as one with lawmakers, judges and juries that better understand the oil business. “The board believes that kind of familiarity will lead to more reasonable, productive decisions from Texas officials and citizens, which is critical for the long-term success of the company,” Woods told investors. At Exxon’s annual meeting, shareholders voted 71.3% in favor of the resolution to reincorporate in Texas.