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Here's Why The Metals Company Stock Plunged 28.2% in the First Half of 2026
With nothing to buoy this deep-sea mining stock higher, shares sank like a stone.…
Higher Oil Prices Could Boost ExxonMobil's Profits By $5 Billion in the Second Quarter. Here's What Investors Need to Know.
ExxonMobil is likely to see a significant earnings boost from high oil prices, but oil prices are already well off their highs.…
Gold's Returns Are Shining: Is It Better to Invest With a Physical Gold or Mining Stock ETF in 2026?
GDX delivered 44.4% returns over the past year but experienced a 46.5% drawdown, while GLD's lower volatility came with 21.4% gains.…
Social Security's Historic 2027 COLA Just Disappeared, but the Program's First Silver Lining Since 2023 Remains on Track
Resetting Social Security's projected raise next year is only part of the story.…
Ukrainian drone attacks kill seven warehouse workers in Russia, spark fire at Moscow region oil depot
Russian governors say Ukrainian drones struck two online retail warehouses. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says Kyiv hit military logistics facilities.…
Global Oil Supply Is Being Squeezed From Two Directions at Once. Here Are the Best Energy Stocks to Buy.
These cash-flow-heavy businesses offer opportunities to build long-term wealth through reliable dividends and inflation protection.…
Occidental Petroleum Cut Its Capital Spending by 8% for 2026. Should the Oil Giant Rethink Its Plans with Crude Prices Now Up 30%?
Occidental Petroleum should remain prudent and not be tempted to boost production simply because oil prices are elevated.…
Why ConocoPhillips Stock Flew Higher on Friday
The company agreed to take on a large stake in a series of oil plays in northern Iraq.…
Gold Miners or Silver Bars? We Compare VanEck Gold Miners ETF to iShares Silver Trust to Find the Better Buy
GDX delivered $2,339 on a $1,000 investment versus SLV's $2,196, despite facing lower volatility than its silver counterpart.…
ETFs Offer an Easier Way to Hold Physical Metal. Is Buying Gold or Silver the Better Bet in 2026?
SIVR offers cheaper access at 0.30% expense ratio, while GLD delivers lower volatility. Both track physical metals with comparable 5-year returns.…
Iraq and Syria sign agreement to restore oil pipeline that would provide alternative to Strait of Hormuz
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is visiting the U.S. this week. He met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday.…
Oil tankers face 'worst case scenario' in Hormuz as Iran steps up attacks on ships, maritime risk CEO says
One seafarer was killed and three were injured in attack on the crude oil tanker Al Bahyah off Oman's coast on Tuesday.…
Stock Market Midday, July 17: Netflix Plunges and Stocks Slide as Semiconductor Sell-Off Deepens
Today, July 17, 2026, U.S. strikes in Iran are driving WTI crude oil toward $82 per barrel, and Chinese AI capabilities take another leap forward.…
Oil prices are up 13% in a week — and could head for more than $100 a barrel
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude both saw their largest one-week percentage gains in months.…
Elon Musk Is Betting Big on Natural Gas. Here's What It Means for Energy Stocks.
Natural gas remains vital for both current and future energy needs, and SpaceX investments are helping support demand.…
World’s largest olive oil company says market has 'definitively' entered new phase
The update comes as analysts raise concerns about the prospect of global olive oil supplies swinging dramatically from one season to the next.…
Oil rises as Iran threatens retaliation if Trump targets country's critical infrastructure
Oil prices rose Friday as investors weighed escalating threats between the United States and Iran.…
Oil pipelines around the Strait of Hormuz won't end the threat Iran poses to Middle East crude exports
Oil producers are building or contemplating new pipeline projects to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, but this infrastructure is still vulnerable, analysts said.…
Which Is the Better Energy ETF, VanEck's Nuclear-Focused NLR or State Street's XOP Targeting Oil and Gas?
XOP delivered 22.6% returns over one year while NLR offers a higher 2.9% dividend yield. Which energy bet fits your portfolio?…
The best energy stocks right now as two major conflicts keep oil prices elevated
What Brian Sullivan is hearing from energy insiders.…
Oil is facing a supply crunch — and the war in Iran isn’t the only problem
Constraints on Russia’s refining system have added to the existing crisis, strategists at J.P. Morgan said.…
Frontline vs. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services: Should Industrials Investors Bet on Oil or Consumer Goods in 2026?
Discover which maritime shipper offers better value and lower risk exposure.…
Social Security Retirees Just Got Bad News About the 2027 COLA, but There Is a Silver Lining
Social Security recipients are approaching a crucial time of the year.…
The Strait of Hormuz Closure Sent Gas Prices Up. EV Stocks Quietly Benefited. Here's Why.
Volatile oil prices could drive more consumers to ditch their gas-powered vehicles.…
Why Would Nvidia Invest $2 Billion in a Company Helping Build an Alternative to NVLink?
Why would Nvidia invest $2 billion in a company that helps customers build alternatives to its own technology? Marvell's unusual position across custom AI chips…
SPDR Gold Shares vs Sprott Gold Miners ETF. Should Investors Go For Bullion or Mining Stocks to Play the Comnmodity Boom?
Mining stocks delivered 41% returns over one year, but with 45% maximum drawdown. Physical gold offers stability with lower volatility.…
The U.S. oil reserve is at a 40-year low — but the government says there’s still plenty of breathing room
Energy Department says operational minimum for the storage caverns is about 70 million barrels, a level far lower than oil industry estimates…
Why Jim Cramer is shocked by Citi's against-the-grain praise of Microsoft's Copilot
Jim Cramer said on CNBC on Wednesday that Citi's optimism is contrary to everything he has been hearing about Copilot being subpar.…
America’s oil refiners could more than triple profits as Iran war sparks massive boom
U.S. oil refiners are about to report a historic profit surge as the industry takes advantage of supply disruptions.…
Copper is shadowing the hyperscaler stocks — but wait for a dip before buying
Copper prices have climbed 12.5% since the start of the year, with Nvidia and Broadcom up around the same amount in that time.…