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Devon Announces $8 Billion Stock Repurchase Following Landmark Coterra Merger

May 10, 2026 Clark Savage69

Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE: DVN) has launched an aggressive $8 billion share repurchase program just hours after completing its all-stock merger with Coterra Energy, signaling strong confidence in the newly enlarged company’s cash-flow generation and long-term financial strength. The board-approved authorization, which represents nearly 15% of the combined company’s current market capitalization, runs through June […]

Cheniere Sags on Surprise $3.5 Billion Loss

May 7, 2026 Clark Savage350

Houston, May 7, 2026 — Cheniere Energy Inc. (NYSE: LNG), the largest U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter, delivered a stark headline miss in its first-quarter 2026 results, swinging to a $3.5 billion net loss (or $16.65 per share) from a $353 million profit a year earlier. The surprise shortfall — which caught all 14 […]

British Billionaire Calls Out Europe and Moves Investments to the US

May 6, 2026 Clark Savage210

In a sharp rebuke of European and UK energy policies, British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, founder and chairman of global chemicals giant Ineos, has publicly slammed the continent’s “all over the place” approach to energy as a threat to economic growth, industrial competitiveness, and national security. At the same time, Ineos is doubling down on […]

EOG Beats Q1 Estimates and Increases Oil Production Outlook

May 6, 2026 Clark Savage285

Houston, TX – May 6, 2026 – EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE: EOG) delivered a strong beat on first-quarter 2026 estimates, posting adjusted earnings of $3.41 per share and revenue of $6.92 billion while exceeding production guidance midpoints across oil, NGLs, and natural gas. The company also raised its full-year 2026 oil and NGL production outlook […]

Chevron Reports Strong Q1 2026 Earnings Beat Amid Geopolitical Volatility and Temporary Hedging Charges

May 1, 2026 Clark Savage596

Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) delivered a solid first-quarter performance, beating analyst expectations on adjusted earnings per share despite a year-over-year decline in reported profits, ongoing Middle East disruptions tied to the Iran conflict, and significant one-time timing effects from financial hedges. The results highlight the resilience of Chevron’s diversified portfolio, record U.S. production growth, and […]

Japan’s Japex to Expand Oil and Gas Production, Including in the U.S.

April 22, 2026 Clark Savage628

Tokyo-based Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. (JAPEX) today unveiled its ambitious “JAPEX Management Plan 2026-2035,” a decade-long strategy designed to quadruple its oil and gas production and position the company as a more resilient global energy player. The plan places heavy emphasis on U.S. expansion, building on the company’s recent $1.26 billion acquisition of operated […]

When the Paper Price of Oil Catches Up with the Physical Price of Delivered Oil, It Will Be a Violent Swing UP

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 Clark Savage3180

In the high-stakes world of global energy markets, two prices for oil exist side by side — but they are telling wildly different stories right now. The “paper” price, reflected in Brent and WTI futures contracts traded on exchanges, sits around $99 per barrel as of April 22, 2026. Meanwhile, the physical price for delivered […]

US Markets Look Like a Bull Run, but the Hormuz Dependent Countries are Looking Down

April 19, 2026April 19, 2026 Clark Savage620

As U.S. stock futures surge ahead of Monday’s open, signaling yet another leg higher for the major indices, energy markets tell a very different story. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz—following Iran’s recent declaration that the vital waterway is “completely open” during the ceasefire—has triggered a sharp plunge in oil prices. This is great […]

Duke Energy Cost Recovery Bid and 19,000 MW Plan Test Valuation

April 19, 2026April 19, 2026 Clark Savage760

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) is navigating a critical juncture that could define its earnings trajectory and investor appeal for years to come. On April 15, 2026, the utility filed with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) to recover approximately $809 million in extraordinary fuel and purchased power costs incurred during an extreme winter cold snap […]

China Sending a Clear Signal and Dumps U.S. Treasuries

April 19, 2026April 19, 2026 Clark Savage4142

In a move that continues to underscore Beijing’s strategic shift away from U.S. dollar assets amid geopolitical tensions and diversification efforts, China has steadily reduced its holdings of U.S. Treasuries. The latest official data from the U.S. Treasury’s TIC report confirms China’s holdings stood at $693.3 billion at the end of February 2026, down slightly […]

Category: Investments

Devon Announces $8 Billion Stock Repurchase Following Landmark Coterra Merger

Cheniere Sags on Surprise $3.5 Billion Loss

British Billionaire Calls Out Europe and Moves Investments to the US

EOG Beats Q1 Estimates and Increases Oil Production Outlook

Chevron Reports Strong Q1 2026 Earnings Beat Amid Geopolitical Volatility and Temporary Hedging Charges

Japan’s Japex to Expand Oil and Gas Production, Including in the U.S.

When the Paper Price of Oil Catches Up with the Physical Price of Delivered Oil, It Will Be a Violent Swing UP

US Markets Look Like a Bull Run, but the Hormuz Dependent Countries are Looking Down

Duke Energy Cost Recovery Bid and 19,000 MW Plan Test Valuation

China Sending a Clear Signal and Dumps U.S. Treasuries

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