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Exxon, Chevron Say Oil Reserves Hit by Hormuz Choke, More Volatility Ahead

Exxon, Chevron Say Oil Reserves Hit by Hormuz Choke, More Volatility Ahead

The U.S. shipped a record 9.9 million barrels from its emergency oil reserve last week, cutting stocks to 374 million barrels. Brent crude settled at $111.28 a barrel Tuesday after signs of progress in U.S.-Iran talks, but Exxon and Chevron warned the market has not fully absorbed the impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure. The IEA reported global oil inventories fell by 246 million barrels in March and April.
20 May 2026
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Motor-oil supplies tighten, raising risk of pricier oil changes

Motor-oil supplies tighten, raising risk of pricier oil changes

Nissan has withdrawn a warning about possible U.S. motor-oil shortages but says supply could change quickly, Hearst Television reported Monday. The Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association said Middle East disruptions are raising costs and limiting Group III base oil, used in many synthetic oils. Toyota and General Motors have also responded to supply concerns. Some suppliers and analysts report emerging shortages in certain synthetic oils.
19 May 2026
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Exxon, Chevron And 4 U.S. Energy Stocks To Watch Today As Oil Spikes On Iran Risk

Exxon, Chevron And 4 U.S. Energy Stocks To Watch Today As Oil Spikes On Iran Risk

Brent crude rose to $109.19 a barrel and WTI to $104.89 after renewed tensions near the Strait of Hormuz. Exxon, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Occidental, SLB, and Halliburton gained in early trading. U.S. crude inventories dropped by 4.3 million barrels last week, while global oil supply fell by 1.8 million barrels per day in April, according to the IEA.
15 May 2026
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Oil Slips, but the Real Trade Is Still Hormuz Risk

Oil Slips, but the Real Trade Is Still Hormuz Risk

Brent crude fell 0.2% to $107.58 a barrel and WTI dropped 0.4% to $101.79 after a three-day rally, as traders weighed Middle East ceasefire talks and the Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing. The IEA reported global oil supply fell by 1.8 million barrels a day in April, outpacing a demand drop. The Strait of Hormuz remains a chokepoint, with limited alternative routes. High prices and delayed Fed rate cuts continue to pressure demand.
13 May 2026
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Exxon and Chevron Beat Earnings, But the Iran War Left a Bigger Mark Than Oil Prices Show

Exxon and Chevron Beat Earnings, But the Iran War Left a Bigger Mark Than Oil Prices Show

Exxon Mobil and Chevron beat first-quarter earnings forecasts despite lower reported profits, citing disruptions from the Iran war. Exxon’s adjusted earnings reached $1.16 per share, while Chevron posted $1.41 per share. Exxon’s free cash flow was $2.7 billion; Chevron’s was negative $1.5 billion. Both companies said timing effects from unsettled oil shipments weighed on results.
1 May 2026
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Indiana Gas Prices Near $5 as Refinery Outage, Iran War Hit Drivers

Indiana Gas Prices Near $5 as Refinery Outage, Iran War Hit Drivers

Indiana’s average regular gasoline price jumped to $4.417 per gallon Thursday, up 32.5 cents from Wednesday and 72.7 cents from a week ago, according to AAA. Some South Bend and Fort Wayne stations hit $4.99. The spike follows a shutdown at BP’s Whiting refinery and volatile crude prices linked to the Strait of Hormuz. Indiana’s average now exceeds the national average of $4.300.
30 April 2026
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Gas Prices Hit $4.30: Why America’s Oil Boom Isn’t Saving Drivers

Gas Prices Hit $4.30: Why America’s Oil Boom Isn’t Saving Drivers

U.S. gasoline prices hit $4.30 a gallon Thursday, the highest since 2022, as the Iran war and refinery issues drove up crude costs. Brent crude briefly topped $126 a barrel before settling at $121.90. U.S. crude output reached a record 13.6 million barrels per day last year, but high exports and falling inventories tightened supplies. Michigan saw prices jump to $4.58 amid regional refinery problems.
30 April 2026
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Best Energy Stocks to Buy Today: 5 Oil Stocks in Focus as Brent Tops $110

Best Energy Stocks to Buy Today: 5 Oil Stocks in Focus as Brent Tops $110

Brent crude climbed nearly 3% to over $110 a barrel as U.S.-Iran talks stalled, disrupting flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips led U.S. energy stocks as investors tracked the impact of higher oil prices, which are now 54% above pre-war levels. U.S. stock-index futures fell early Tuesday. ConocoPhillips will report earnings April 30; Exxon follows May 1.
28 April 2026
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Oil Prices Plunge, Dow Jones Jumps After Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz (Reuters)

Oil Prices Plunge, Dow Jones Jumps After Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz (Reuters)

Oil prices dropped and U.S. stocks hit new records Friday after Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping during a 10-day ceasefire. Brent crude fell to $88.90 a barrel, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq set highs. Iran said passage is open but with restrictions, and the U.S. Navy warned of lingering mine threats. Major shipping lines remained cautious about resuming transit.
17 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as Oil Slides on Hormuz Reopening

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as Oil Slides on Hormuz Reopening

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new intraday records Friday after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would stay open during a 10-day truce, sending oil below $90 a barrel. The Dow reached a two-month high, while Exxon and Chevron fell about 5% as crude dropped. American Airlines rose 8%. Shipping firms warned risks remain in the strait, with U.S. Navy citing unclear mine threats.
17 April 2026
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Stock Market Today: US Futures Slide Before the Bell as Oil Tops $100; Goldman Falls, Exxon and Baker Hughes Rise

Stock Market Today: US Futures Slide Before the Bell as Oil Tops $100; Goldman Falls, Exxon and Baker Hughes Rise

U.S. stock futures fell Monday as failed U.S.-Iran talks pushed Brent crude to $102.52 and U.S. oil to $104.22 a barrel. Dow futures dropped 1.06%, S&P 500 0.63%, and Nasdaq 0.62% by 8:32 a.m. ET. Goldman Sachs beat profit estimates but slid 4% premarket, while energy shares rose and travel stocks declined on higher fuel costs.
13 April 2026
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When Will Gas Prices Fall? Iran Ceasefire May Not Bring Quick Relief as Oil Rebounds

When Will Gas Prices Fall? Iran Ceasefire May Not Bring Quick Relief as Oil Rebounds

Brent crude rebounded 3% Thursday despite a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, with the Strait of Hormuz still nearly shut and only one oil-products tanker passing in 24 hours. U.S. gasoline averaged $4.166 a gallon on April 9, and AAA said prices could drop slowly. North Sea Forties crude hit a record $146.43 a barrel. The U.S. EIA expects Hormuz flows may take months to recover.
9 April 2026
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Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Edge Up, Oil Swings as Trump’s Iran Threats Keep Wall Street on Edge

Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Edge Up, Oil Swings as Trump’s Iran Threats Keep Wall Street on Edge

U.S. stock futures rose slightly Monday while oil prices slipped, as traders watched cease-fire talks in the Iran conflict and President Trump’s threats to Tehran. S&P 500 futures gained 0.3%, Brent crude hovered near $108 a barrel, and Exxon Mobil shares fell 1.3% premarket. Citigroup pushed its forecast for a Fed rate cut to September after strong jobs data. Iran has refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a truce, keeping oil markets tense.
6 April 2026
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Exxon Stock Sinks 5%, Wiping Out $36 Billion as Oil Slide Jolts Energy Shares

Exxon Stock Sinks 5%, Wiping Out $36 Billion as Oil Slide Jolts Energy Shares

Exxon Mobil shares fell 5.2% to $160.78 Wednesday, erasing $36 billion in value, after oil prices dropped on signs the U.S. could soon end its war with Iran. Brent crude settled at $101.16 a barrel, down 2.7%. The S&P 500 energy index dropped 3.9% even as the broader S&P 500 rose. By Thursday, oil rebounded nearly 7% after Trump said attacks on Iran would continue.
2 April 2026
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  • Ocean County Student Wins National InvestWrite Stock Market Essay Award
    May 22, 2026, 4:10 PM EDT. Kennedy Haviland, a fifth grader from Robert L. Horbelt School in Barnegat, New Jersey, earned first place statewide and seventh place nationally in the InvestWrite essay competition. InvestWrite, an educational contest, challenges students to analyze stock market concepts and investing strategies. Haviland's winning essay examined financial lessons around investing in popular stocks like Roblox. This achievement highlights emerging interest and understanding of stock markets and investment principles among youth.

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Dow Jones: Fresh Record Close as Wall Street Heads Into Memorial Day

Dow Jones: Fresh Record Close as Wall Street Heads Into Memorial Day

22 May 2026
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record 50,679.68 on Friday, up 394.02 points, or 0.78%. Progress in U.S.-Iran talks, strong corporate earnings, and lower Treasury yields boosted stocks. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also gained. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Memorial Day.
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Dow Sets New Record as Wall Street Looks Ahead to Next Challenge

22 May 2026
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 428.65 points, or 0.86%, at a record 50,714.31 on Friday, as delayed quotes showed gains across major indexes. Semiconductor and PC stocks surged, with Dell up 16% and Qualcomm up 12%. Bond yields eased, with the 10-year Treasury yield falling to 4.558%. Investors cited optimism over U.S.-Iran talks and strong corporate earnings.
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