Good MorningEquity markets were relatively steady on Wednesday as participants awaited the next major market-moving event. The likely answer is the Q2 earnings reporting cycle, which is scheduled to start soon. The forecasts for Q2 earnings growth are diminished, but growth is expected, and it may be better than the consensus estimates indicate. Analysts have set a low bar due to the unknown impact of Trump's tariffs, while economic data reveals a resilient consumer.
This week's hurdle is still the PCE price index on Friday. The index is expected to reveal that inflation accelerated compared to the previous year, contrary to an expectation for the FOMC to cut rates this year. At best, the FOMC may cut rates a single time, by 25 basis points, despite the rhetoric, unless inflation or labor markets cool significantly. Until then, they are in a wait-and-see mode to see what the net result of Trump's economic, trade, and geopolitical policies will be. Featured: Trump’s Currency Coup Exposed (Ad) 
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Technology | |
Advanced Micro Devices’ (NASDAQ: AMD) news cycle gained momentum following its AI event in early June, and the share prices are following suit.
The takeaway is that the MI350 line lives up to the expectation, but the upcoming MI400 is the critical development.
It is the culmination of A... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Elon Musk bought Super Bowl ad time at $266,000 per second - something he has never done before. 125 million Americans watched, but Whitney Tilson, former manager of a $200 million hedge fund, says most investors missed what it actually means.
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Finance | |
According to the CME Fed Watch tool, the odds that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in July are only about 20%. However, those odds move to around 68% in September. And by October, many analysts factor in a 50% chance that rates will be 50 basis points (0.5%) lower than they are today. ... Read the Full Story |
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In a big week for robotaxi bulls, Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) officially began their automated ride-sharing operations in two key geographies. Both these names saw strong gains in their shares as a result.
On June 24, Uber closed up over 7%. On June 23, Tesla shares en... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | OpenAI and Anthropic are moving closer to the public-market spotlight - and Wall Street rarely waits until the first trading day to reposition.
By the time these IPOs arrive, the obvious AI names may already be crowded and fully priced. The earlier opportunity could lie in chips, cloud infrastructure, data tools, and enterprise AI systems. One report covers 9 AI stocks - including a chip name tied to U.S. infrastructure, a cloud player with an underappreciated setup, and a data analytics business with government and enterprise exposure. | | Review the full 9-stock AI breakdown before the next wave hits |
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Technology | | The technology sector in the United States stock market has become one of the most institutionalized spaces today, with significant funds and “smart money” concentrated in a few names within the semiconductor and chipmaking industries. Given this context, investors cannot rely on the too... Read the Full Story |
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AeroVironment’s (NASDAQ: AVAV) stock price is expected to reach a new high this year, as the Q4 results and guidance have affirmed bullish analysts' expectations, resulting in a bullish technical signal with significant upside implications. The signal is a Bullish Flag Pattern, a continuat... Read the Full Story |
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Technology | | It’s been a roller coaster year for semiconductor stocks. Many of the biggest names, like NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA), were on a tear heading into the year on plans for a massive data center buildout to support the needs of artificial intelligence (AI).
That hope turned to concern in January ... Read the Full Story |
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Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) made a new all-time high (ATH) after a surge of more than 5% after the United States engaged in missile strikes against targets in Iran. The stock is up more than 48% in the last three months after a sell-off to start the year.
A key catalyst for the st... Read the Full Story |
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Basic Materials | | Markets are always looking ahead. So, it was no surprise that steel stocks charged higher in 2021 and 2022 as Congress passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in 2021. This committed $1.2 trillion to projects, of which many would require steel.
The realities of interest rates and u... Read the Full Story |
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Business Services | | The drone market in the United States is projected to reach about $5.5 billion in 2029, expanding at a CAGR of 10.3% from 2024 through that period. Drones have varied applications in civil, commercial, and defense settings and have become indispensable to everything from weather monitoring to survei... Read the Full Story |
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Shares of AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) have delivered a powerful performance recently, posting triple-digit percentage gains that have captured the market's attention. This rally is being supported by a surge in trading volume and intense options activity, creating a dynamic where bullish convic... 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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