Good MorningEquities are poised to rise following the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. He signed dozens of executive orders on his first day in office, expected to ease regulatory headwinds for business and spur economic activity. S&P 500 futures advanced about a half percent on the news and were indicated to open at a one-month high.
With earnings season off to a good start and President Trump in office, the S&P 500 will likely rise for the remainder of the week. The question is if new highs will be set, and the answer is "probably." Earnings growth is expected to remain strong this year and accelerate as the year progresses. The critical detail is that the margin remains strong for the S&P 500 and drives robust cash flow and capital returns, the number one reason to own stocks. Featured: The system holding the dollar together is gone… (Ad) 
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The technology sector, and more specifically, the semiconductor industry, is a foundational element of modern economies and a hotbed of innovation and profit potential. As demand continues to soar from sectors like electric vehicles (EV) and artificial intelligence (AI), identifying the key player... Read the Full Story |
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The price action in SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) is down 35% YTD in 2025 and may fall further, but this isn’t a stock to sell too quickly. The price action is driven by uncertainty and high short interest that fails to account for its position in AI. SoundHound has emerged as the leader in... Read the Full Story |
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President Trump announced his plan for a federal agency called the “External Revenue Service” to handle the collection of tariffs and fees from other nations. Trump had previously stated he would charge a universal tariff of 10% to 25% to all nations and up to 60% for China on exports.... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Gold has more than doubled since April 2024 - but according to Ross Givens, Director of Research at Traders Agency, history says this cycle is still in its early stages.
During the last gold supercycle in the 2000s, one overlooked leveraged asset returned 846%, 1,668%, 1,847%, and 1,915%. The same conditions that drove those gains are now back in place. | | See the asset positioned to multiply gold's move multiple times over |
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Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) is one of the leaders in the semiconductor space whose stock might just be ready to take off in 2025. In 2024, shares were having an incredible year, rising 57% by mid-June. However, by the time early Aug. rolled around, shares had plummeted, losing over 30% of their value ... Read the Full Story |
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Despite the strength of the economy overall, 2024 was a challenging year for the biotech industry. The high cost of borrowing—particularly prior to the Fed's first rate cut in several years in September—coupled with a shifting landscape for the healthcare sector dampened prospects for ... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | On April 16th, the U.S. Treasury executed a $15 billion buyback of its own debt - the largest in history - while former Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson publicly warned of collapsing demand for U.S. bonds.
According to Garrett Goggin, CFA, CMT, with 20 years studying gold and debt cycles, this is the moment miners priced for a world that no longer exists stand to benefit most. As natural bond buyers disappear and the Fed steps in, the move in gold may only be beginning. | | See the four gold miners positioned to benefit from what comes next |
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The past two years have favored one sector of the stock market overall: the technology sector, with a specific amount of attention going into the semiconductor industry. Just as in any popularity cycle in the market, there was one darling name that investors chose to keep their sights on: NVIDIA C... Read the Full Story |
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The Russell 2000 index is composed of small and mid-sized public companies, offering unique investment opportunities beyond traditional large-cap stocks. These companies span diverse sectors, including temporary space solutions, building materials, steel production, and more. Despite their varied ... Read the Full Story |
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There is a lot of uncertainty around this year's potential new tariffs in the basic materials sector, particularly in the steel industry. With uncertainty comes a lot of shaky price action, better known as volatility, and many investors might feel confused as to what could happen next or what stoc... Read the Full Story |
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When it comes to stocks that can offer both income and upside, two of the world’s largest telecom companies are interesting places to look. Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and AT&T (NYSE: T) both have substantial dividend yields of over 5%. Additionally, both can provide the potential ... Read the Full Story |
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If you're investing in renewable energy stocks, you’ll want to find the sweet spot. You don’t want to keep investing in ideas whose time has come or may never come. At the same time, investing in promising future technologies like nuclear energy may expose investors to more volatilit... Read the Full Story |
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Tuesday'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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