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Valero Energy Corp (NYSE: VLO) Authorizes $5.0 Billion Share Buyback

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 …

Vinay Lochav | 17 July 2026

Middle East Oil Pipelines Bypass Strait of Hormuz, Threat Persists

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 …

Vinay Lochav | 17 July 2026

Oil Sector Gains as Brent Reclaims $86, Fed Likely to Remain Hawkish

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 …

Vinay Lochav | 17 July 2026

PBF Energy Rating Leaves Sector Outlook Unchanged, Analysts Say

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 …

Vinay Lochav | 17 July 2026

SM Energy Co (NYSE: SM) Sees Net Derivative Settlement Loss of $220M

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 …

Vinay Lochav | 17 July 2026

Fusion Funding Soars 69% to $4.48 B, Power‑Purchase Deal Boosts Helion Energy Outlook

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 …

Vinay Lochav | 17 July 2026

Growing Commercial Load Threatens Grid Capacity Ahead of 2027 Forecasts

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. …

Vinay Lochav | 17 July 2026

Growing Commercial Load Threatens Grid Capacity Ahead of 2027 Forecasts

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. …

Vinay Lochav | 17 July 2026

India Raises Diesel and ATF Export Taxes as Brent Stays Above $85

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 …

Vinay Lochav | 17 July 2026

Iran Blames US Strikes for Civilian Infrastructure Damage, Expands Retaliation to Syria and Bahrain

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 …

Vinay Lochav | 17 July 2026
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