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Tourmaline Raises Dividend After Topaz Sale Closes
Tourmaline Oil lifted its quarterly base dividend to CAD 0.525 per share and completed an expanded Topaz share sale. The company plans to use the net proceeds for share repurchases.
Energy Transfer's 6.8% Yield Rests on Strong Coverage
Energy Transfer has raised its distribution for 19 straight quarters since its 2020 cut. A 2.2 DCF coverage ratio and a forecast for lower leverage support the payout, but do not remove the risks.
Energy Transfer's Dividend Cut Still Matters, but the Risk Has Eased
Energy Transfer halved its payout in 2020. Since then, the distribution has climbed, and cash flow now covers it more than twice over. That is reassuring evidence, not a promise against another cut.
Trump's Diesel Export Idea Could Backfire at Home and Abroad
Diesel reached $6.53 a gallon as the Strait of Hormuz closure disrupted energy supplies. Trump has floated limiting exports, but refinery responses could blunt any U.S. price relief while tightening global supply.
TotalEnergies Targets 4% Energy Growth and Annual Dividend Increases
TotalEnergies targets 4% annual growth in combined oil, gas and electricity production through 2030, with annual dividend increases of more than 5%. Its plan also sets goals for free cash flow, shareholder returns, gearing and share buybacks.
A Diesel Export Ban Could Raise Costs Across the U.S. Energy Market
Diesel reached $6.5276 a gallon on September 22, up 83% in 2026. A proposed export ban could redirect supply at home, but refinery cuts could push gasoline costs higher.
S&P 500 profits surge past index gains as chipmakers and energy fuel earnings
S&P 500 companies are set for a third straight quarter of earnings growth above 25 percent. Chipmakers and energy firms are leading the charge, while the index price lags behind profit forecasts.
New Hope dividend hike defies profit plunge as coal costs bite
New Hope's profit tumbled 60 percent but the company surprised investors with a larger dividend. Higher costs and weaker coal prices weighed on results yet shares climbed as the market focused on the payout.
HSBC bets on higher oil as Gulf pipeline risks mount
HSBC's new oil price outlook hinges on Gulf pipelines staying open but fresh satellite evidence of attacks exposes a fragile bet that could keep diesel and gasoline prices painfully high for U.S. consumers
Cenovus Energy profit surges as oil prices and output hit new highs
Cenovus Energy delivered an 83 percent profit jump last quarter as higher oil prices and expanded production fueled record results and a dividend boost
Oil Price Spike Drives Inflation Pressure Ahead of Fed Decision
With oil above $90 a barrel and inflation stuck well above target, the August CPI report could force the Fed's hand on rates-putting stocks and household budgets at risk if energy costs keep climbing
Chevron's $7 Billion Venezuela Play Redraws Global Oil Power Map
Chevron is committing $7 billion to Venezuela's Orinoco Belt, targeting a production surge and ultra-low costs as U.S. shale growth slows and global supply risks intensify. The move signals a strategic pivot with high rewards-and high geopolitical risk.
Goldman Sachs: Hormuz Oil Flows Ease Price Risks, Gas Still Exposed
Oil prices have retreated as crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz recover, but Goldman Sachs warns that gas and refined fuels remain at risk, with direct implications for U.S. inflation and economic growth.
Chevron's $601 Million Dividend Stream Powers Berkshire's Energy Bet
Chevron's rising dividend now delivers over $600 million a year to Berkshire Hathaway, highlighting why the oil giant remains a core holding for Warren Buffett even after recent portfolio changes
Diesel Refining Margins Hit Record $100 Amid Tight U.S. Supply
U.S. diesel crack spreads have surged past $100 a barrel, reaching historic highs as refinery constraints and global supply pressures drive up fuel costs for businesses and consumers
US Gains Leverage as Iran's Grip on Strait of Hormuz Weakens
A surge in oil tankers using the Omani route and increased US naval patrols are shifting control of the Strait of Hormuz, raising new questions about shipping security and energy flows in a region critical to global oil markets
Peter Thiel Puts $118 Million Into Amazon as AI Spending Soars
Peter Thiel's hedge fund has re-entered the stock market with a $418.7 million portfolio, making Amazon its largest holding. The move comes as Amazon's AI and cloud investments reshape investor expectations and sector dynamics
Saudi Oil Shipments Go Dark as Red Sea Risks Disrupt Global Flows
Saudi oil exports through the Red Sea are now hidden from view as tankers disable tracking to avoid attacks, creating major uncertainty for global oil markets and raising the risk of sudden price swings
S&P 500 Second-Quarter Earnings Report: Strong Growth Driven by Energy and Tech Giants
S&P 500 companies posted their strongest quarterly earnings growth since 2021, with energy and tech giants like Alphabet and Amazon driving results. Find out which sectors led the surge and what it means for investors as market expectations shift
Sector ETFs Often Aren't as Diversified as They Seem
Many sector ETFs appear diversified but are heavily weighted toward just a few large companies, exposing investors to concentration risk that may not match their expectations for broad sector exposure
Talen Energy Locks In $1.2B AI Power Deal, But Price Slips
Talen Energy secured $1.2 billion in future revenue by winning a major PJM capacity auction, but the price per megawatt fell. Investors are betting on AI-driven demand, yet risks remain as the company expands and takes on more debt.