Good MorningThe sell-off in equities deepened last week, with the S&P 500 falling more than 3% at the session's low. The move is led by tech stocks and the fear of higher interest rates for longer. The NASDAQ Composite fell 5% for the week and marks a critical top that may not be broken for some time. The outlook for AI and the bubble it caused is to blame. Regarding interest rates, Fed Chief Jerome Powell says inflating is harder to tame than previously thought and has not retreated sufficiently.
This week will be trying one for equity traders. The first read on Q1 GDP is due on Thursday, and the March reading of PCE is due on Friday. The GDP is not expected to show conditions conducive to FOMC rate cuts, nor is the PCE. The takeaway will be how they impact the outlook for the timing of rate cuts, which is not expected to be soon. As it is, the market now assumes the first cut won't come until September or later. Featured: The case for trading fewer setups, not more (Ad) 
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The electric vehicle (EV) trend brought the spotlight on the demand for lithium used in EV batteries. The fear of a dwindling supply of lithium and growing demand for it caused lithium carbonate prices to surge as high as $81,360 per tonne in November 2022. However, lithium prices collapsed to nea... Read the Full Story |
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While artificial intelligence (AI) and robots are in the spotlight regularly these days, there's a company that's been making surgical robots for over two decades. Intuitive Surgical Inc. (NASDAQ: ISRG) is the pioneer in robotic-assisted surgical systems. Their da Vinci Surgical System enables rob... Read the Full Story |
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The GLP-1 weight loss trend continues to flourish, and the ante keeps rising. The reigning champions in the battle of the bulge are Novo Nordisk A/V (NYSE: NVO) with its Semaglutide medications Ozempic and Wegovy, and Eli Lilly & Co. (NYSE: LLY) with its Tirzepatide medications Mounjaro and Ze... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Washington has taken an ownership stake in Intel, carved out a cut of Nvidia's and AMD's chip sales, and reportedly fielded an offer to own 5% of the largest AI company on the planet. The government is shifting from referee to shareholder in the most important technology race of the century.
When the rules change, the winning trades change with them. Some blue chips sitting in your index fund are now on the wrong side of this shift - while a select group of companies pulled into the new arrangement may be treated like national treasures. | | Watch the documentary to see which stocks to buy and sell now |
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Every once in a while, investors can find stocks that belong to the hottest sector but haven’t quite become hot themselves. This time, the U.S. technology sector brought the nation’s stock indexes to all-time highs. While semiconductor stocks took the lion’s share of credit, othe... Read the Full Story |
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If you wonder if Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) stock can trend higher this year, it can. The med tech business is growing, and Intuitive Surgical is the industry leader and outperforming expectations. The takeaway from the Q1 results is the same as last quarter and last year: industry normaliz... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | The U.S. government has taken roughly a 10% stake in Intel, negotiated a 15% cut of Nvidia and AMD chip sales to China, and reportedly received a 5% ownership offer - worth around $40 billion - from the most valuable AI company on earth.
Porter Stansberry calls it the New U.S.A.I. - a state-backed arrangement where Washington and a handful of tech giants are fused at the balance sheet. A small number of companies get pulled inside. Everyone else gets frozen out, including names sitting in your index fund right now. | | Watch the documentary to see which companies are on the right side |
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While some investors deemed Chinese stocks as 'uninvestable’ in the past few years, sentiment has likely reached the point of maximum pessimism, a term characterized by Sir John Templeton. This point in the market reflects an environment like no other, where investors can find attractive bus... Read the Full Story |
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Salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM) is a growing force in the tech world. Founded by Marc Benioff, formerly of Oracle, it is a SaaS company on the cutting edge of customer service. The business core is tracking and managing customer data to glean insights and actionable strategies for business. Businesses ... Read the Full Story |
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There's nothing better than feeling you've found a bargain or are getting a good deal, and it's no different when it comes to stocks. One of the most popular technical indicators for helping to do this is the Relative Strength Index (RSI).
Every stock has one. It works by considering a stock's r... Read the Full Story |
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As the year's second quarter gets well underway, we're gearing up for earnings season, where significant players in the market will be unveiling their first-quarter results. This year presents a distinct shift from the previous one. In 2023, the market was propelled by what was dubbed the "Magnifi... Read the Full Story |
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Consumer Discretionary | |
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) shares fell 5% following the Q1 release and guidance update, opening up a buying opportunity that will not last long. The sell-off is a knee-jerk reaction to reporting changes that have little bearing on the business outlook. Netflix says it will stop reporting subscriber nu... 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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