Good MorningThe S&P 500 advanced on Wednesday to set a new all-time high. The advance was small but sufficient to put the market on track to sustain its rally despite the increasing threat of tariffs. The latest news is the threat of even higher barriers to foreign trade, an escalation intended to force cooperation with Trump's agenda. The critical detail is the new high and the implication to the outlook, which is bullish. The index is set to advance another 20% and could reach the target within 12 to 18 months.
The next major market test will be next week. The test will include earnings results from the major retailers, foreshadowed by today's release from Walmart. The other hurdle is economic data. The PCE price index is due on Friday and will likely show hot inflation. If the data isn't too hot, the market will likely continue to rally, but there is a risk the FOMC will keep interest at the current levels indefinitely, and the risk is growing. Featured: The case for trading fewer setups, not more (Ad) 
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Shares of Nebius Group (NASDAQ: NBIS) have staged an impressive comeback, reaching new all-time highs on Friday following the disclosure that artificial intelligence and technology giant NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has taken a position in the company. The stock soared to an intraday high of $47.68 bef... Read the Full Story |
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After a massive 200% rally from August through January, SoFi Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) looked unstoppable. That momentum carried the fintech stock to a multi-year high at the end of January, supported by a streak of strong earnings reports. But instead of breaking out further, SoFi plunge... Read the Full Story |
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Shares of the much-maligned semiconductor giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) have jumped over 30% in the past week as of the Feb. 18 close. This is primarily due to rumors that Intel could sell off large parts of its business to two semiconductor behemoths. President Trump reportedly planted the seed fo... 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.
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Shares of biotech company Solid Biosciences (NASDAQ: SLDB) skyrocketed on Feb. 18 after the firm released key clinical data. Solid shares ended the day up nearly 32%. So, what information came out resulting in this massive single-day rise? What potential do Wall Street analysts see in this stock... Read the Full Story |
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AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP), one of the hottest stocks in the market in 2024, just had another fantastic quarter. In the two days following the stock's Feb. 12 earnings release, shares spiked 34%. As of the Feb. 14 close, the tech stock’s return over the past 52 weeks is nearly 1000%. So, what&rs... 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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After a stunning 40% run since September, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) hit an all-time high in early February before experiencing a post-earnings pullback. The 10% decline in recent weeks may have shaken some investors, but this could be a golden buying opportunity for those paying attention.
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As bad as it may look on the charts, Moderna’s (NASDAQ: MRNA) post-COVID let-down and market reset are over. The company stock trades at rock bottom in early 2025 and presents a generational opportunity in cutting-edge biotech. While COVID sales are lacking, the company has made significan... Read the Full Story |
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General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) stock had a stellar 2024, rising nearly 50%. The company was outperforming all its peers like Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) and Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA) in the auto/tires/trucks sector firing on all pistons, but shares are down 9.2% year-to-date (YTD). Fears of the n... Read the Full Story |
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The "No Buy” trend of 2025 making waves on social media encourages being frugal while not succumbing to high-interest credit cards. This trend is favorable for buy now, pay later (BNPL) services like Affirm Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM). The pioneer of BNPL facilitates high conversion rates... Read the Full Story |
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Thursday'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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