Good MorningEquity markets advanced Thursday, shrugging off the hot CPI data favoring corporate earnings, and closed within inches of a fresh all-time high. The outlook for 2025 continues to remain strong in the face of mixed results and guidance, leaving the S&P 500 on track to hit new highs today or early next week. Soft PPI data, which alleviated some fear of inflation, and news that peace talks to end the war in Ukraine may soon start also played a role.
Economic data will drive Friday's action. The January retail sales figures are due and expected to show a contraction compared to the previous month. Even so, the 0.2% contraction indicated by consensus estimates is tepid and expected due to seasonal trends; the critical read will be the YoY comparison. Sales grew by nearly 4% in December, outpacing inflation, and are expected to remain strong in 2025. Featured: The case for trading fewer setups, not more (Ad) 
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Intel Corporation's (NASDAQ: INTC) stock price has jumped in recent trading sessions, accompanied by an increase in trading volume. The stock, currently trading around $24.62, has climbed by almost 10% in a single day and an impressive 27% over the past week.
This strong upward momentum, combin... Read the Full Story |
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After years of struggling to find traction, Upstart’s (NASDAQ: UPST) business is moving again. Time spent focused on operations and improvement to the AI model has paid off. Now, the company is in a hyper-growth phase, expected to sustain above 50% growth in 2025, and the market for its st... Read the Full Story |
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Investors expecting Archer Aviation’s (NYSE: ACHR) recent cash infusion to lift its price to new highs should think again. The injection is good news and lifts the liquidity position, providing about two years of operational visibility, but does nothing to improve the revenue and earnings ou... Read the Full Story |
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In the world of indicator purgatory, where investors load up their screens with dozens of different indicators that end up making so much noise that no real signals are given, one simple gauge can be followed for an accurate assessment of the stock market. That indicator is found in buying and sel... Read the Full Story |
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Shares of CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) experienced a jolt, rising over 15% on February 12, 2025, as the market responded to the release of its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings report. CVS Health's stock price increase comes after a period of decline, causing investors to question whether this ... 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.
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Multi-Sector Conglomerates | | It’s said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. If that’s the case, then General Electric's (NYSE: GE) CEO must be blushing after hearing that Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ: HON) is adopting a similar strategy by breaking up into separate entities.
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Payments giant PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) has had an unimpressive start to 2025, based on the returns of the stock. However, some argue it is unjustifiable for the stock to be down nearly 11% as of the Feb. 12 close. Differences in opinion largely stem from what investors took away from the company&r... Read the Full Story |
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It has taken three years for the boom-and-bust cycle brought on by COVID-19, stimulus spending, and supply chain issues to run its course, but it has, and the market reset for Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ: LSCC) is over. Down more than 50% from its peak at the end of 2024, its stock price is in r... Read the Full Story |
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Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) and Cloudflare (NYSE: NET) are two cybersecurity stocks poised for double-digit gains in 2025. They are poised for double-digit gains because of their differentiated positions in a rapidly growing market, utility to clients, 2024 results, 2025 guidance, cash flow, and ana... Read the Full Story |
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Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) is one of two pharmaceutical stocks behind the weight loss drug craze that has impacted the stock market and healthcare system. Shares have performed well in 2025, with a total return of 12% as of the Feb. 11 close. Contributing meaningfully to the stock's rise ... Read the Full Story |
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Friday'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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