Valero Energy Corp (NYSE: VLO) has taken a significant step to return value to its shareholders by authorizing a new $5.0 billion share buyback program. This move comes on the heels of the company's previous $2.5 billion buyback program, which had $1.4 billion remaining …
New pipeline initiatives designed to skirt the strategic chokepoint of the Strait of Hormuz aim to safeguard the movement of Middle East crude, yet analysts stress that the underlying geopolitical danger from Iran endures. The effort reflects a broader industry push to mitigate supply …
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz on July 11 spurred a sharp rally in Brent, which climbed back above the $86 mark, a level not seen in the prior month. Since the start of the year, global crude benchmarks have appreciated roughly 40 …
Evercore ISI’s decision to initiate coverage of PBF Energy with an In-Line rating leaves refining stocks without a fresh catalyst, reinforcing a sector outlook that has remained largely unchanged for months. The neutral call arrives as crack spreads hold steady, removing urgency from trading …
SM Energy Co (NYSE: SM) is preparing for a notable net derivative settlement loss in the second quarter, with management anticipating a loss of approximately $220 million. This development is expected to exert pressure on the company’s earnings profile, prompting close scrutiny from analysts …
Global private capital poured into nuclear fusion, reaching $4.48 billion in 2025, a 69% surge that eclipses prior funding cycles. The influx reflects mounting demand from AI‑driven data centres and escalating concerns over global energy security. Investors are now channeling money into projects that …
The United States recorded an unprecedented level of electricity consumption last year, with total use climbing to 4,195 billion kWh. The surge, driven largely by AI‑related data‑center construction, propelled the power sector into a new demand regime that will strain the grid for years. …
The United States recorded an unprecedented level of electricity consumption last year, with total use climbing to 4,195 billion kWh. The surge, driven largely by AI‑related data‑center construction, propelled the power sector into a new demand regime that will strain the grid for years. …
India announced a shift in export charges, increasing fees on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) while lowering the levy applied to gasoline shipments. This policy move comes as Brent crude continues to trade above $85, a level that reflects ongoing geopolitical strain, particularly …
Iran’s foreign ministry announced that recent United States air operations struck civilian infrastructure, prompting Tehran to extend its counter‑operations into Syria and Bahrain. The statement coincided with signs that the fragile cease‑fire negotiated last month was deteriorating, as each side accused the other of …