Good MorningEquity markets began to correct last week, which may become a deep one for two reasons. The first is because the market has begun to believe the FOMC will not cut rates soon or even this year. The PCE index confirmed the belief on Friday and helped to send the S&P 500 down more than 2.0% at the week's low. The second reason is earnings. Reports from tech giants like Salesforce and Dell and small tech names like Gitlab and MongoDB included weak guidance that points to softness throughout the tech sector.
The S&P 500 is at a peak and could correct another 5% to 10% before hitting a solid bottom. The risk is that the market will fall through critical support at the 4,990 level and enter a long-term bear market. In that scenario, the market could shed as much as 35% before reaching the final low. The question is if the economy can sustain high interest rates for another six months or if it will tip into the recession that has been on the horizon for two years. Featured: Professional traders think differently... (Ad) 
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Volume-weighted average prices (VWAP) are on most retail trading indicator lists for a reason: They matter. Volume is one of the most critical inputs for stock prices to move in a specific direction, so investors should watch out for any unusual trading volume spikes (buying or selling volume).
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After reporting its first quarter 2024 financial results, shares of Foot Locker Inc. (NYSE: FL) jumped by as much as 40% as markets reacted to what could be the retail sector’s latest turnaround story. Now that the stock is consolidating to the end of the week, investors can use this breathe... Read the Full Story |
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Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) is highly valued because the pullback in price action provides a strategic opportunity to capitalize on it. The reason is evident in the results and in the analysts' increased price targets. Among the details are industry-leading growth, market share gains, outperfo... Read the Full Story |
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There are plenty of ways for investors to gauge the amount of activity, or lack thereof, within an industry. One way can be seen in how the most prominent players interact with each other, mainly any rumors of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Today, there is one such instance in the energy sect... Read the Full Story |
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Having hit an all-time high earlier this month, tech titan Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) shares have been taking a bit of a break. They’ve softened to the tune of 7% over the past three weeks, but in the grand scheme of things, this isn’t anything to be worried about.
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AI is booming, but not for stocks like MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB), UiPath (NYSE: PATH), and Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL), which are all thought to be well-positioned for the industry. The caveat is that AI is dominated by a few mega-cap tech companies, which are seeing the most gains. AI is aiding gr... Read the Full Story |
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As the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution continues gaining momentum, companies across various sectors embrace AI technologies to enhance operations, improve customer experiences, and drive innovation.
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Shares of PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) have been gaining momentum lately and are now trading at 82% of their 52-week high prices. Following this momentum, analysts at Mizuho Financial saw it fit to boost the stock’s price target up to $90 a share, where they previously saw a $68 valua... Read the Full Story |
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As the latest financial quarter ends, earnings season left analysts with their hands ready to work on updating ratings on stocks that stood out. Now that the market is halfway through 2024, these analysts may have had an easier time making sense of these companies' futures, leading them to boost t... Read the Full Story |
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Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ: OKTA) shares are down more than 5% following its Q1 results and have the market at a critical turning point aligning with prior resistance and current support targets. A move below this level could send the market back to its recent lows, a rebound back to the recent highs. The... 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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