Dozens Of U.S. Oil Refining And Business Groups Urge Trump To Reject Any Effort To Impose Ban On Diesel Exports

BP Stock Gains Amid JPMorgan Upgrade, Oil Rally

BP p.l.c. (NYSE: BP) shares are trading higher Wednesday afternoon as benchmark crude prices gain on stalling Middle Eastern diplomatic talks and an analyst upgrade.

Shares of oil and gas-related companies are trading higher as energy prices gain amid a perceived lack of progress in U.S.-Iran peace talks taking place alongside UN meetings. Also, activist interest in Devon Energy may be drawing attention to value in the exploration and production industry.

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.

Better Energy Sector ETF: Vanguard's VDE Focused on Oil and Gas vs. the iShares ICLN Targeting Clean Energy

The Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) and iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN) represent opposite ends of the energy spectrum. VDE focuses on traditional U.S. oil and gas giants with a 46.8% one-year return, lower expense ratio (0.09%), higher dividend yield (2.3%), and greater stability. ICLN targets international renewable energy with higher growth potential but experienced a 57.2% maximum drawdown and declining performance in 2026 due to unfavorable Trump Administration policies toward renewables.

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

Sen. Elizabeth Warren accused President Trump of profiting from oil and gas holdings during the Iran war, as pump prices rose.

Chevron Just Revealed a 50% Spending Surge in Exploration Spending for Next Year. Here's What It Means for CVX Stock.

Chevron plans to increase exploration spending by over 50% to $1.5 billion in 2026, drilling approximately 20 exploration wells and 5-6 appraisal wells in 2027 (up from 10 in 2024). This strategic shift addresses reserve replacement concerns as proven reserves fell below 10 billion barrels of oil equivalent. With strong cash flow from current high oil prices near $100 Brent, the company maintains capacity to fund exploration, capital spending, and sustain its 39-year dividend growth streak.