As 2025 draws to a close, the divergence between the "new economy" and the "old economy" has reached a historic fever pitch. While the S&P 500 has surged to record highs, fueled by an insatiable appetite for artificial intelligence and mega-cap technology, traditional cyclical sectors—the bedrock of the
In a move that underscores the shifting tides of the global energy capital markets, Sintana Energy (TSXV: SEI; AIM: SEI) officially commenced trading on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market today, December 23, 2025. This dual listing marks a significant milestone for the Toronto-based junior explorer, which has rapidly
As the calendar turns to late December 2025, the American energy sector finds itself in a state of high-octane contradiction. On one hand, the United States has solidified its status as the world’s undisputed energy superpower, with domestic crude oil production hitting a staggering record of 13.6 million
As of December 23, 2025, the global energy market is grappling with a sense of profound déjà vu. Decades after the fuel lines and stagflation of the 1970s, a toxic cocktail of international disagreements, naval blockades, and supply chain fragility has once again pushed energy security to the forefront of
As of December 23, 2025, the global energy landscape is grappling with a "super glut" that has sent West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices tumbling to a multi-year low of approximately $58 per barrel. Despite a year marked by geopolitical volatility—ranging from U.S. naval blockades of Venezuelan
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In a landmark announcement on December 22, 2025, energy giants Shell and INEOS Energy revealed a significant oil discovery at the Nashville exploration well, situated in the deepwater Norphlet play of the U.S. Gulf of Mexico—a region now increasingly referred to by industry and government officials as the
As the calendar turns toward 2026, Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) has released a highly anticipated market outlook that navigates a narrow path between structural optimism and valuation-driven caution. The firm’s Global Investment Committee (GIC) has officially set a year-end 2026 target of 7,500 for the S&P 500,
As of December 22, 2025, the global energy landscape is facing a seismic shift following a series of high-stakes maritime confrontations in the Caribbean and Atlantic. The U.S. Navy and Coast Guard are currently in active pursuit of the Bella 1, a "dark fleet" tanker allegedly carrying millions of
As of December 22, 2025, geopolitical tensions in the Caribbean have reached a boiling point, sending shockwaves through global financial markets. The U.S. government’s decision to transition from diplomatic sanctions to active maritime interdiction—dubbed "Operation Southern Spear"—has resulted in the high-seas pursuit and seizure of multiple
Chevron Corp could raise its dividend per share next month, as it has done for the past 38 years. That implies the value of Chevron stock may be 15% too cheap, based on its average yield. Shorting out-of-the-money puts could also work here.
Chevron could raise its dividend per share next month, as it has done for the past 38 years. That implies the value of CVX stock could be 15% too cheap, based on its average yield. Shorting out-of-the-money puts also works here.
The year has been a tough one for oil prices. North American benchmark crude began 2025 in the low $70s. Now with just a couple weeks to go in the year, it’s been struggling along in the high $50s. But Chevron Corp. still looks appealing here.
As of December 19, 2025, the financial world is bracing for a seismic shift in how digital-asset-heavy companies are treated by institutional benchmarks. MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), the enterprise software firm turned Bitcoin treasury powerhouse, finds itself at the center of a high-stakes consultation by MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI) that could
As the final weeks of 2025 unfold, the global energy sector is witnessing a surprising divergence between volatile commodity prices and the robust performance of major energy equities. While Brent crude and WTI have faced a challenging fourth quarter—recently stabilizing after a period of oversupply concerns—a wave of
The global oil market is witnessing a historic recalibration as Dubai crude, the primary benchmark for the Asian market, has plummeted to levels not seen since the early stages of the post-pandemic recovery in 2021. As of mid-December 2025, the energy landscape is being defined by a "Super Glut"—a
As the final weeks of 2025 unfold, the global energy market is locked in a high-stakes tug-of-war between mathematical certainty and geopolitical reality. On paper, the outlook for 2026 is nothing short of grim: a "tsunami" of crude oil is projected to flood the market, potentially driving prices to levels
