Eric Nuttall, Senior Partner at Ninepoint Partners: “This Is the Largest Energy Crisis in History” — Expects Oil Above $150 in Coming Weeks

In a sobering Bloomberg TV interview highlighted in a widely shared X post today, Eric Nuttall — Partner and Senior Portfolio Manager at Ninepoint Partners — warned that the world is experiencing the biggest energy crisis any living person has ever seen. With Middle East oil production slashed by approximately 14 million barrels per day […]

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ExxonMobil Delivers Resilient Q1 2026 Earnings Amid Geopolitical Headwinds, Signaling Strength for Investors and Energy Market Stability

ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) released its first-quarter 2026 financial results this morning, showcasing a company built for volatility. Despite significant one-time impacts from Middle East disruptions tied to the February 28 conflict, underlying performance remained robust, driven by higher commodity prices, record production in key assets, and disciplined execution. Financial Highlights GAAP earnings: $4.183 billion, or […]

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

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 […]

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NOV Reports Q1 2026 Earnings: Revenue Holds Steady at $2.05 Billion Amid Middle East Disruptions; Management Eyes Multi-Year Capital Equipment Cycle

Houston, TX – April 29, 2026 – NOV Inc. (NYSE: NOV), a leading provider of oilfield equipment and technologies, reported first-quarter 2026 results that reflected resilience in its diversified portfolio despite significant headwinds from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Consolidated revenues reached $2.05 billion, a 2% decline from the prior-year period, while net […]

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Phillips 66 Beats Q1 Estimates by $.88 Per Share as Refining Margins Surge

Houston-based integrated energy company Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) delivered a solid first-quarter 2026 earnings beat, reporting adjusted earnings of $0.49 per share—surpassing Wall Street consensus estimates of a $0.39 per share loss by $0.88. The company posted net income of $207 million, or $0.51 per diluted share on a reported (GAAP) basis. Strong refining operations, […]

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Is Secretary Bessent Merging the Petrodollar with Argentina-Style Dollar Domination?

In a landmark testimony before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee and follow-up statements, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has outlined a bold new strategy: expanding permanent dollar swap facilities with Gulf and Asian allies to reinforce U.S. dollar dominance amid global energy shocks. This comes as the traditional petrodollar framework—anchored by a 50-year arrangement with Saudi […]

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GE Vernova Beat Earnings. How Did They Pull It Off?

GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) delivered a blockbuster first-quarter 2026 performance that exceeded analyst expectations across the board, sparking a roughly 13-14% surge in its stock price. The energy technology leader reported revenue of $9.3 billion (up 16% year-over-year and 7% organically), adjusted EBITDA of $896 million (nearly doubling from the prior year, with a margin […]

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Crescent Energy (CRGY) Valuation Post Earnings and Expectations

Crescent Energy Company (NYSE: CRGY) continues to solidify its position as a top-10 U.S. independent oil and gas producer, delivering strong free cash flow, disciplined capital allocation, and accretive growth through acquisitions. Following its transformative 2025 M&A activity—including the December 2025 all-stock acquisition of Vital Energy—and robust Q4/full-year 2025 earnings, the company is well-positioned amid […]

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Baker Hughes Q1 Revenue Beats Estimates by $260 Million as LNG Order Surge

Houston-based energy technology leader Baker Hughes (NYSE: BKR) delivered a strong start to 2026, posting first-quarter revenue of $6.59 billion — beating Wall Street estimates by approximately $260 million — driven by a record surge in Industrial & Energy Technology (IET) orders fueled by liquefied natural gas (LNG), power generation, and energy infrastructure demand. The […]

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