Good MorningEquity markets continue to advance, although the signs of weakness persist. Wednesday's S&P 500 action included a gap up at the open followed by weakening throughout the day. The S&P 500 set a new high and closed with a gain, but the candle is red and suggests resistance to higher prices remains in the market.
The next market catalyst comes out today, with another major market-moving event tomorrow. Today's news is the initial read on Q4 GDP, which is expected to be positive. Analysts expect GDP to have advanced 2.0% in Q4, and the forecast may be light given the strength in retail sales. Friday's catalyst is the PCE price index, which may also be hot. Regardless, analysts forecast the core PCE price index to accelerate compared to the prior month and keep the FOMC in a hawkish stance. The risk for the market now is that the FOMC will make its first interest rate cut much later than expected, possibly not until Q4 this year or later. Featured: Trump’s Currency Coup Exposed (Ad) 
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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) recently overtook Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) as the world's most valuable company while also setting its all-time high; expectations are high for Apple to make a similar move.
The tech giant last closed at a new record in the first half of December, and while ... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Elon Musk bought Super Bowl ad time at $266,000 per second - something he has never done before. 125 million Americans watched, but Whitney Tilson, former manager of a $200 million hedge fund, says most investors missed what it actually means.
With 1 in 3 Super Bowl viewers using buy-now-pay-later services and 40% of Americans carrying more credit card debt than savings, Tilson believes Elon's message reveals a major economic current - and a clear signal for where smart money should be positioned. | | Watch Tilson's free presentation to see what he thinks you should do now |
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Consumer Discretionary | |
The Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) narrative is not without risk. The company struggled with growth following the COVID-19 bubble, but those days are behind. The story today is leverage, driven by expanding member count, higher prices and ad sales expected to continue in 2024.
The stock growth is u... Read the Full Story |
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Shares of Logitech International S.A. (NASDAQ: LOGI) fell sharply despite a solid earnings report and improved guidance. The move took share prices to a two-month low, setting up an attractive buying opportunity in this consumer tech play.
The opportunity is reversal. The market for Logitech cor... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | OpenAI and Anthropic are moving closer to the public-market spotlight - and Wall Street rarely waits until the first trading day to reposition.
By the time these IPOs arrive, the obvious AI names may already be crowded and fully priced. The earlier opportunity could lie in chips, cloud infrastructure, data tools, and enterprise AI systems. One report covers 9 AI stocks - including a chip name tied to U.S. infrastructure, a cloud player with an underappreciated setup, and a data analytics business with government and enterprise exposure. | | Review the full 9-stock AI breakdown before the next wave hits |
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Last night saw the S&P 500 index close at a fresh all-time high. It's a remarkable achievement that didn't look as likely as recently as October. But since the prospect of a rate cut became quite real in November, a wave of risk-on sentiment has swept equities.
When stocks trade as bullishly ... Read the Full Story |
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Finance | |
Has the effect of growth and hype preference faded off from the 2022-2023 mania in sectors like technology stocks and, more recently, semiconductor and chip makers? Well, hysteria typically looks to pump out its last legs before the economic reality sets in. Today, the FED itself comes to give mar... Read the Full Story |
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That's what you just witnessed with the death of the Ayatolla Khamenei.
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Shares of GE (NYSE: GE) are down about 1.5% in midday trading after the company reported earnings. The headline numbers on the top and bottom lines were a continuation of what investors have come to expect as GE becomes a simplified, and streamlined, company.
The current quarter will likely be ... Read the Full Story |
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For a brief second on Monday, shares of Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) crossed the line and saw into the great beyond. We’re talking about the $400 mark, which Microsoft hit and briefly surpassed during yesterday’s session before retreating into the close. It’s a significant miles... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | |
Financial technology (fintech) has transformed how we handle money. Investing in fintech is now more appealing than ever, thanks to cutting-edge payment solutions and revolutionary blockchain technology. Fintech companies are paving the way for a new era of financial services.
As the industry con... Read the Full Story |
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Finance | |
Every once in a cycle, the market experiences hysteria, whether on the upside or the downside. These are some of the best moments to pick a direction to expose your portfolio to potentially explosive moves toward a more "reasonable" price level.
The S&P 500 and NASDAQ indices have hit a fres... Read the Full Story |
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Meta Inc (NASDAQ: META) reports Thursday of next week in what will be one of the more closely watched reports of the year so far. The tech giant ended 2023 on a high, and its rally has, for the most part, continued into 2024, with shares up close to 10% on where they started the year. Yesterday sa... Read the Full Story |
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Thursday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Chevron Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the integrated energy and chemicals operations in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Upstream and Downstream. The Upstream segment is involved in the exploration, development, production, and transportation of crude oil and natural gas; processing, liquefaction, transportation, and regasification of liquefied natural gas; transportation of crude oil through pipelines; transportation, storage, and marketing of natural gas; and carbon capture and storage, as well as a gas-to-liquids plant. The Downstream segment refines crude oil into petroleum products; markets crude oil, refined products, and lubricants; manufactures and markets renewable fuels, commodity petrochemicals, plastics for industrial uses, and fuel and lubricant additives; and transports crude oil and refined products by pipeline, marine vessel, motor equipment, and rail car. The company was formerly known as ChevronTexaco Corporation and changed its name to Chevron Corporation in 2005. Chevron Corporation was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in San Ramon, California. | Should I Buy Chevron Stock? CVX Bull and Bear Case Explained
These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Chevron was last updated on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:05 PM.
Chevron Bull Case -
The current stock price is around $193, reflecting a strong position in the market.
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Chevron recently reported a quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $1.41, exceeding analyst expectations, which indicates robust financial performance.
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The company has a solid annualized dividend of $7.12, providing a dividend yield of 3.9%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
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Chevron's revenue has shown a year-over-year increase of 2.1%, suggesting growth potential in its operations.
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Analysts forecast a significant increase in EPS to 15.28 for the current fiscal year, indicating positive future earnings potential.
Chevron Bear Case -
The company's dividend payout ratio is currently at 123.40%, which may raise concerns about sustainability in dividend payments.
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Chevron's revenue for the latest quarter was below analyst estimates, which could indicate challenges in meeting market expectations.
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Despite a positive EPS report, the company posted a decline in EPS compared to the same period last year, which may signal potential issues in profitability.
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Insider transactions show a significant sale of shares by a director, which could be interpreted as a lack of confidence in the company's future performance.
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Market volatility and geopolitical tensions can impact oil prices, which may adversely affect Chevron's profitability and stock performance.
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