Good MorningEquity markets resumed their sell-off on Thursday, giving up much of the gains made on Wednesday. The takeaway is that Trump's tariff reprieve was good news for the market but not enough to put the global economy back on track as it was just 60 days ago. The likely scenario is that equities will move sideways within a wide range, if not move lower to set a new low before the end of the month.
The CPI report helped relieve some market fear. The March CPI reading shows headline and core inflation subsiding faster than expected and nearing the 2.0% target. The question is now whether the index will calmly move to 2% or crash through it as tariffs and trade disruptions impact demand. In that scenario, the FOMC can lower rates as quickly or as deeply as it likes and have little impact on the economic outlook. Featured: Wall Street’s quietly buying these 3 AI infrastructure plays (Ad) 
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Even though the technology sector in the United States has been the center of attention in recent weeks as President Trump's rollout of trade tariffs has started to lower expectations and outlooks for the United States economy and, therefore, the stock market, there is still new hope for certain s... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | BlackRock, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Fidelity are reportedly accumulating a scarce blockchain asset - one that gets burned with every transaction on what analysts are calling America's new financial grid.
The Nasdaq has received SEC approval to move stocks onto blockchain rails, and BlackRock CEO Larry Fink dedicated his entire 2026 annual letter to this infrastructure shift. Blockchain analyst Andy Howard is calling this asset 'Digital Oil' - and says institutional buyers are already positioned. | | Get the name, the ticker, and exactly how to buy it |
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Investors tracking Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) are currently facing a dynamic situation. The stock has encountered significant market headwinds recently, reflected in a notable year-to-date price decline and recent selling activity by company insiders. As of early April 2025, Joby Aviation’s ... Read the Full Story |
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Amid all of the tariff-related volatility in the market, semiconductor leader Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) has fared better than many. Since Trump’s tariff announcement hit markets on Apr. 3, shares of Broadcom are up nearly 8% as of the Apr. 9 close.
This performance is impressive, considering ... Read the Full Story |
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Retail/Wholesale | | Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) presents a complex picture for investors navigating the current stock market volatility.
The online used car retailer has staged a comeback over the past year, with its stock price surging up over 100%. However, this rally has recently encountered resistance.
Year-to-date met... Read the Full Story |
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Magnificent Seven stock Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) constantly has headlines swirling around it. Three analysts downgraded the stock in April, and shares are down big-time on tariff worries. However, in other big news, Meta is looking for help from President Trump to avoid a massive legal battle... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | With OpenAI and Anthropic moving closer to the IPO spotlight, AI excitement could spill into several public-market sectors this summer - and most investors may chase the obvious names too late.
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Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) and Walmart (NYSE: WMT) got the market's attention by cutting their profit forecasts.
The critical factor is tariff uncertainty and its impact on demand, and these companies will not be the last to lower their guidance.
With tariffs now in effect and retaliation as ... Read the Full Story |
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With the latest round of tariffs from the Trump administration in early April 2025, investors and business owners alike are reckoning with the idea that the policy is encouraging a repatriation of manufacturing to the U.S. Should American firms that engage other countries to complete crucial manuf... Read the Full Story |
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Levi Strauss & Company’s (NYSE: LEVI) shift to a direct-to-consumer (DTC)-first operating model comes at the right time—and looks like the right move for the company’s future.
The iconic brand was hampered by sluggish growth that can be tied to hard-to-manage displays at thi... Read the Full Story |
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One of the more hotly debated stocks in the market, Hims & Hers Health (NYSE: HIMS), recently made an interesting announcement. The healthcare company said that it will now offer branded Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s (NYSE: LLY) blockbuster weight loss drug. Zepbound is the most effective weig... 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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