The global energy landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation in the first two months of 2026. Brent crude oil, the international benchmark, has decisively breached the $70 psychological resistance level, completing a remarkable 20% ascent from its late December 2025 lows. As of February 27, 2026, Brent is trading firmly
As of February 27, 2026, the global energy landscape is caught in a high-stakes tug-of-war between volatile Middle Eastern diplomacy and the cold reality of overproduction. Brent crude is currently averaging $63 per barrel for the first quarter of 2026, a price point buoyed significantly by a "risk premium" stemming
The global energy market finds itself locked in a high-stakes "geopolitical tug-of-war" this week, as West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices hover near the $66.00 per barrel mark. On February 25, 2026, the commodity faced a dual-threat landscape: a staggering domestic oversupply indicated by the latest industry data
A company once described as an "indefinite" holding by Warren Buffett, which has been continuously held since 1991, may soon be Berkshire's largest investment.
Crude oil prices surged past the critical $66 per barrel threshold on Friday, February 20, 2026, as geopolitical stability in the Middle East teetered on the brink. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed to $66.40, marking a six-month high, while Brent crude crossed the $71.99 mark. The rally
HOUSTON, TX — In a definitive shift that marks the end of an era of aggressive expansion, Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) has unveiled a 2026 capital allocation strategy that prioritizes "Value over Volume." Following a transformational start to the year, the Houston-based energy giant is signaling to the market that its
The U.S. Department of Commerce released a sobering report today, February 20, 2026, revealing that the American economy slowed to a crawl in the final months of 2025. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 1.4%
In a dramatic show of market strength, shares of Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) surged 9.4% today, February 19, 2026, following a fourth-quarter earnings report that handily outpaced Wall Street expectations. The Houston-based energy giant reported adjusted earnings of $0.31 per share, nearly double the consensus analyst estimate of
As of February 19, 2026, the U.S. energy sector has emerged as the clear leader in the global financial markets, staging a massive rally that has caught many institutional investors off guard. Driven by a volatile mix of escalating military tensions in the Middle East and a sudden tightening
