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Marathon Petroleum Stock Jumps Before Earnings as Refining Margins Put Wall Street on Alert

Marathon Petroleum Stock Jumps Before Earnings as Refining Margins Put Wall Street on Alert

Marathon Petroleum shares rose 3.2% to $240.05 Wednesday as investors anticipated its May 5 earnings report, following a surge in fuel margins during the first quarter. Phillips 66 and Valero also gained after posting stronger-than-expected results. Marathon’s Robinson refinery in Illinois began planned maintenance in March. U.S. gasoline prices hit $4.18 a gallon, the highest since 2022, according to AAA.
29 April 2026
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Exxon Mobil’s first Gulf Coast-to-Australia fuel shipment signals how Hormuz disruption is spreading

Exxon Mobil’s first Gulf Coast-to-Australia fuel shipment signals how Hormuz disruption is spreading

Exxon Mobil is shipping about 600,000 barrels of fuel from the U.S. Gulf Coast to Australia in mid-March, the first such delivery since December 2023, as Strait of Hormuz disruptions squeeze Asian refiners. Australia reported fuel reserves of 32–36 days and urged consumers not to panic. Brent crude rose 4.7% to $81.40 a barrel on Tuesday. Goldman Sachs raised its Q2 Brent forecast by $10 to $76.
5 March 2026
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U.S. gas prices jump as Hormuz disruption lifts refiners and gasoline ETF

U.S. gas prices jump as Hormuz disruption lifts refiners and gasoline ETF

U.S. average gasoline prices rose to $3.198 a gallon Wednesday, up from $3.109 the day before, AAA reported. Oil and fuel markets surged after U.S. and Israeli strikes disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz for a fifth day. Gasoline futures jumped nearly 4% Monday. UBS and Goldman Sachs raised Brent crude forecasts, citing the ongoing Middle East conflict.
4 March 2026
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U.S. gas prices jump above $3 as oil surges; Valero, Marathon rise

U.S. gas prices jump above $3 as oil surges; Valero, Marathon rise

U.S. average regular gasoline rose to $3.109 a gallon Tuesday, up 11 cents in a day, AAA reported. Crude oil and wholesale fuel prices surged as Middle East tensions disrupted tanker routes and raised supply fears. Brent crude jumped 7.8% to $83.81 a barrel. Refiner shares, including Valero and Marathon, traded higher as investors tracked fuel margins and awaited inventory data.
3 March 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock price: Friday rally sets up Monday test after Iran strikes, OPEC+ meeting

Exxon Mobil stock price: Friday rally sets up Monday test after Iran strikes, OPEC+ meeting

Exxon Mobil shares rose 2.7% to $152.50 Friday after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran pushed Brent crude up 2.45% to $72.48 a barrel. OPEC+ meets Sunday to discuss a possible output hike following the attacks. Some oil majors suspended shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, and Israel ordered parts of its gas reservoirs shut. The Dow fell 1.05% as most of Wall Street declined.
28 February 2026
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Chevron stock price rises as oil rallies; OPEC+ meeting and Lukoil talks loom

Chevron stock price rises as oil rallies; OPEC+ meeting and Lukoil talks loom

Chevron shares rose 1.41% to $186.76 Friday, tracking gains in crude after U.S.-Iran nuclear talks ended without a deal. Washington extended the deadline for bids on Lukoil’s assets to April 1, with Chevron and Quantum Capital Group in talks for the $22 billion portfolio. Brent crude settled up 2.45% at $72.48 a barrel. The S&P 500 fell 0.43% and the Dow dropped 1.05%.
28 February 2026
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Gasoline prices near $3 as RBOB futures hold weekly gain; refiners in focus

Gasoline prices near $3 as RBOB futures hold weekly gain; refiners in focus

Front-month RBOB gasoline futures held near $2.01 a gallon Friday, up 5% for the week as inventories fell and demand rose. AAA reported the U.S. average pump price at $2.92, down slightly but warned of a seasonal increase ahead. Valero and Phillips 66 shares gained; Marathon Petroleum was flat. EIA data showed gasoline inventories dropped by 3.2 million barrels to 255.8 million.
20 February 2026
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Oil stocks brace for OPEC+ April output decision after Exxon slips, refiners climb

Oil stocks brace for OPEC+ April output decision after Exxon slips, refiners climb

OPEC+ is considering restarting oil output hikes from April, with eight producers meeting March 1. Brent crude settled up 0.3% at $67.75 Friday, but both Brent and WTI posted weekly losses. U.S. markets close Monday for Presidents Day. Washington eased some Venezuela energy sanctions, allowing Chevron and others to operate under new Treasury rules.
14 February 2026
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Energy stocks hit a record close as oil rebounds — what to watch before Monday’s open

Energy stocks hit a record close as oil rebounds — what to watch before Monday’s open

U.S. energy stocks closed at a record high Friday, with Exxon up 2% and Chevron 0.8% higher as Brent crude settled at $68.05 a barrel. The S&P 500 Energy sector rose 1.89% on Feb. 6 and is up 19.32% this year. Oil prices climbed amid U.S.-Iran tensions and Saudi price cuts. Markets await OPEC and IEA oil reports next week.
8 February 2026
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Oil stocks brace for Tuesday as Brent holds near $64 and tariff jitters cloud demand

Oil stocks brace for Tuesday as Brent holds near $64 and tariff jitters cloud demand

Brent crude edged up to $64.14 a barrel Tuesday as oil stocks reopened after the U.S. holiday, with traders watching tensions over Greenland and new U.S. tariff threats on Europe. Exxon Mobil gained 0.6% to $129.89, while Chevron held at $166.26. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures fell over 1.2%. The Energy Information Administration’s weekly oil report is due Thursday.
19 January 2026
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Chevron (CVX) stock slips as oil drops 4% — and a Venezuela license decision is in focus

Chevron (CVX) stock slips as oil drops 4% — and a Venezuela license decision is in focus

Chevron shares fell 0.6% to $166.16 Thursday as oil prices slid 4% after U.S.-Iran tensions eased. Traders also watched for a possible expanded U.S. license for Chevron to operate in Venezuela, which could boost production. Drones struck two oil tankers in the Black Sea, including one chartered by Chevron. Chevron’s next earnings report is due Jan. 30.
16 January 2026
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Gasoline price today: UGA stock rises before EIA data as RBOB futures firm

Gasoline price today: UGA stock rises before EIA data as RBOB futures firm

United States Gasoline Fund LP (UGA) rose 1.6% premarket to $65.73 as NYMEX RBOB gasoline futures edged up 0.35% to $1.8329 a gallon. API reported U.S. gasoline inventories jumped by 8.23 million barrels last week. Traders await Wednesday’s EIA petroleum status report for official inventory data. AAA listed the national average retail gasoline price at $2.84 a gallon.
14 January 2026
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CVR Energy stock in focus: oil risk, refiner peers and the data that could move CVI this week

CVR Energy stock in focus: oil risk, refiner peers and the data that could move CVI this week

CVR Energy shares fell 2.8% to $22.97 Friday, while Valero dropped 3.2% and Marathon Petroleum slipped 0.5%. Brent crude opened Monday at $63.29 a barrel, with WTI at $59.06, as traders watched Iran and Venezuela supply risks. U.S. fuel inventory data due midweek could shift refinery margins. The EIA’s Short-Term Energy Outlook releases Tuesday.
12 January 2026
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Valero (VLO) stock slides as Venezuela oil talks loom and an analyst trims a target

Valero (VLO) stock slides as Venezuela oil talks loom and an analyst trims a target

Valero shares dropped 3.2% to $185.16 Friday afternoon, underperforming other refiners as the White House met with oil firms, including Valero and Marathon, to discuss possible investment in Venezuela. Piper Sandler cut its Valero price target to $217. Oil prices rose amid global supply concerns. Investors await Valero’s Jan. 29 earnings report for margin and policy updates.
9 January 2026
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Phillips 66 stock jumps before the open as Venezuela oil talks keep refiners in focus

Phillips 66 stock jumps before the open as Venezuela oil talks keep refiners in focus

Phillips 66 shares rose 4.6% to $144.22 in premarket trading Friday, tracking policy moves on Venezuelan oil sales. The White House is meeting oil industry leaders to discuss Venezuela, though Phillips 66 is not expected to attend. CFO Kevin Mitchell said the company can process Venezuelan crude at its Gulf Coast refineries. Analyst Ryan Todd cut his price target to $155, citing a bearish crude outlook.
9 January 2026
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Crude oil price stock jumps before the open as Venezuela talks and Iran unrest lift oil-linked shares

Crude oil price stock jumps before the open as Venezuela talks and Iran unrest lift oil-linked shares

Chevron rose 2.6%, Exxon Mobil 3.7%, and ConocoPhillips 5.1% in U.S. premarket trading as oil prices edged up. The White House plans to meet Friday with major oil companies to discuss investment in Venezuela’s energy sector. Brent crude climbed 0.7% to $62.42 a barrel, while WTI gained 0.7% to $58.17. U.S. crude inventories fell by 3.8 million barrels last week, while gasoline stocks rose sharply.
9 January 2026
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Trump’s Venezuela Oil Move Sends Chevron, Refiners Jumping as Crude Holds Steady

Trump’s Venezuela Oil Move Sends Chevron, Refiners Jumping as Crude Holds Steady

U.S. energy stocks jumped in pre-market trading Monday after President Trump vowed to unlock Venezuela’s oil reserves following the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Chevron rose about 7%, with Exxon Mobil and Halliburton also gaining. Oil prices edged up less than 1% as U.S. sanctions and OPEC+ output policy remained unchanged. Tankers carrying Venezuelan crude have left in “dark mode” to avoid detection, industry sources said.
5 January 2026
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  • TER vs. CSCO: Comparing AI Infrastructure Stocks Teradyne and Cisco
    May 19, 2026, 3:01 PM EDT. Teradyne (TER) and Cisco Systems (CSCO) are key players in AI infrastructure, each capitalizing on rising demand. Teradyne's semiconductor test segment surpassed $1 billion in Q1 2026, driven by AI-related demand making up 70% of revenues. Teradyne projects Q2 2026 revenues of $1.15-$1.25 billion. Meanwhile, Cisco reported $1.9 billion in AI infrastructure orders in Q3 fiscal 2026 from hyperscalers, up from $600 million year-over-year, with a fiscal 2026 outlook of $9 billion-4.5 times the previous year. Cisco also sees strong growth in AI networking products and enterprise data center orders. Both companies show robust AI-driven growth; Teradyne focuses on chip testing, Cisco on AI networking and data centers.

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Amazon shares fell 2.3% to $258.73 Tuesday, underperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq as investors trimmed tech holdings ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. AWS revenue jumped 28% to $37.6 billion last quarter, but Amazon’s free cash flow dropped to $1.2 billion over the past year from $25.9 billion, reflecting heavy AI spending.
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