Good MorningEquity markets sold off last week as fears of inflation began to grip the market. The fear, spurred to new heights by the CPI data, is that inflation will not allow a rate cut this summer and possibly this year. In the new scenario, the FOMC will prolong the period of higher for longer, raising the risk of an economic recession. The risk of recession was highlighted by the CEO letter to shareholders from Jamie Dimon, which fingered government spending as a leading contributor.
The S&P 500 fell more than 1.5% for the week to set a new 1-month low. The sell-off is entering its 3rd week and may accelerate, given the risks. The question for investors is if it's time to Sell-in-May and go away or stick it out in hopes of higher index prices. Because the VIX spiked 25% and sustained the gains through the end of Friday's session, investors should expect volatility in the days, weeks, and months ahead. In this scenario, the S&P 500 may end the year higher but could correct deeply before rebounding to the new high. Featured: The AI IPO window is opening fast (Ad) 
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Consumer Discretionary | | Video games have come a long way since the Atari 2600 era. The advent of gaming engines like Unreal Engine and Unity Software Inc. (NYSE: U) have enabled independent studios and publishers to have unlimited possibilities for creating ever more realistic games. The popularity of esports and live serv... 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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Technology | |
The global financial markets are like a machine, and each asset class acts as a cog that twists and turns each cycle. Today, there are a few key trends that investors should be aware of before the quarter ends to help them consider the best themes for growing their wealth.
Each step of the mach... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | |
Whatever clients at Wall Street’s most prominent investment houses are doing, retail investors can get a glimpse and attempt to follow behind them as long as the reasoning makes sense. This week, investors get an inside look into BlackRock Inc. (NYSE: BLK) and what this firm is advising its ... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | The U.S. Treasury still carries America's gold reserves at $42 per ounce — a price set generations ago. Buried in U.S. Code Title 31, Section 5117 is a provision allowing the Treasury to revalue those reserves to modern market prices. With gold now trading above $2,600 and record government debt putting pressure on the monetary system, attention is returning to this mechanism and what a revaluation could mean for the dollar and for private gold holders. Historically, when monetary systems shift, wealth doesn't disappear — it moves. The U.S. Gold Bureau has put together a complimentary Precious Metals IRA investor guide for Americans looking to understand how to position ahead of the next phase. | | Request Your Free Precious Metals IRA Guide from the U.S. Gold Bureau |
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Finance | |
There's no denying that equities are a strong market right now. The benchmark S&P 500 index has been powering to high after high since before Christmas, and there are increasing signs of the Fed beating inflation.
With such a risk-on sentiment sweeping markets, many stocks that did so before... Read the Full Story |
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Basic Materials | |
Of the few significant trends driving investor—and Wall Street—interest today is the race for electric vehicle (E.V.) domination. Like technology stocks in their own race for artificial intelligence (AI) breakthroughs, investors need to be extra picky about which names to back and why.... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | This feels like one of those ''where were you when Kennedy was shot'' moments. It felt like a moment in time, but that single shot started an avalanche of investigations, accusations, and conspiracy theories.
That's what you just witnessed with the death of the Ayatolla Khamenei.
Because the strikes proved how fragile things can get: billions could be lost. Seniors and the vulnerable put at risk. | | So to make it easy, Get the 2026 Retirement Survival Guide. Plain-English, step-by-step |
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Technology | |
Amidst the recent correction and pullback across the semiconductor sector, a sector that has long been a powerhouse driving market growth, investors find themselves at a pivotal juncture. After a period of remarkable performance both year-to-date and over the previous year, the sector has encounte... Read the Full Story |
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Finance | |
JPMorgan Chase & Company’s (NYSE: JPM) firmwide metrics are good, but details within the consumer business show the impact of tighter credit, pinched wallets, and the first cracks in the consumer outlook. The company’s tier 1 ratio and balance sheet are sound; JPMorgan reports more... Read the Full Story |
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Retail/Wholesale | |
Furniture stocks The Lovesac Company (NASDAQ: LOVE) and Hooker Furnishings (NASDAQ: HOFT) are lower following their Q4 reports opening a buy-the-dip opportunity. Near-term headwinds hamper these stocks, but they are rapidly improving their operational quality and building leverage for a rebound ex... Read the Full Story |
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Technology | |
When you're bullish on a stock and expect it to move higher, your initial impulse may be to play the stock options and buy a long call contract. There's nothing wrong with that if you believe a rapid price spike will happen in a relatively short period of time. Remember that Theta (time decay) wor... Read the Full Story |
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CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX) shares are down a solid 10% following a weak Q4 earrings report and a revision in the long-term guidance. The company didn't lower its sales targets. Still, it extended the time frame to reach it, citing uncertain conditions, the impact of higher prices and interest rates,... Read the Full Story |
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Monday'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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