Elizabeth Warren Counts Trump's Oil, Gas Gains Amid Iran War As Americans Pay More At Pump: Ban President From 'Owning And Trading Stock'

Can ExxonMobil Turn Carbon Capture Into a Major Growth Market?

ExxonMobil is building a comprehensive carbon capture and storage (CCS) business on the U.S. Gulf Coast, with infrastructure capable of handling up to 100 million metric tons of CO2 annually. The company has secured agreements for 9 million metric tons annually and received Texas approval for its Rose project to store 53 million metric tons. Other energy majors like Occidental Petroleum and Baker Hughes are also advancing carbon capture initiatives.

WTI Crude Hovers Around $100: Are Oilfield Stocks a Smart Bet Now?

With WTI crude hovering near $100 per barrel due to Middle East tensions, oilfield service companies are positioned to benefit from increased exploration and production activities. Baker Hughes and Oceaneering International are highlighted as potential beneficiaries, supported by strong subsea orders, improving regional activity, and longer contract durations.

Chord Energy's $550M Marcellus Exit Sharpens Its Williston Focus

Chord Energy agreed to sell its entire Marcellus position to POSCO International for $550 million, with closing expected in Q4 2026. The divestiture will simplify operations, reduce net leverage by ~$25M in annual capital spending, and increase oil weighting by 4-5 percentage points. However, company-wide gas realizations are expected to decline 16-30% post-sale as the company focuses exclusively on its core Williston Basin assets.

Better Energy Sector ETF: Vanguard's VDE Targeting Traditional Oil and Gas Giants vs. Invesco's Solar-Focused TAN

Vanguard's VDE energy ETF significantly outperforms Invesco's TAN solar ETF with a 46.8% one-year return versus 6.7%, while offering lower fees (0.09% vs 0.7%), higher dividend yield (2.3%), and lower volatility. VDE is recommended for long-term investors seeking broad energy exposure, while TAN appeals to those betting on renewable energy growth driven by AI demand for clean electricity.

Warren Buffett's Farewell: What Investors Can Learn From His Biggest Mistake

Warren Buffett stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman after six decades of exceptional returns. The article argues his biggest mistake was failing to invest in Google early despite recognizing its strong business model through GEICO's advertising costs. Buffett finally invested in Alphabet in 2025, illustrating the importance of acting on unique insights and specialized knowledge when investment opportunities arise.

Shares of oil and gas-related companies are trading lower amid crude price declines after reports suggesting that President Trump may meet with Iranian President Pezeshkian in New York. Also, reports suggest Trump declined to attack Yemen's Houthi rebels on behalf of Saudi Arabia, which may be seen as a de-escalation.