'Europe’s Diesel Prices Race Ahead of US on Export-Ban Risks' - Bloomberg

Shares of oil and gas-related companies are trading higher after reports suggesting that Iran placed its armed forced on high alert for 72 hours. Also, reports of an attempted Houthi strike on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port of Yanbu and another Iranian strike on a vessel near the Strait of Hormuz may fuel concerns that high energy prices may persist and benefit the sector.

4 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy Before October Ends

Amid rising inflation and interest rate uncertainty, four dividend-paying stocks are highlighted as compelling income opportunities: Best Buy (4.37% yield, 15% EPS growth), BP (4.24% yield, strong cash flow), Enel Chile (5.88% yield, 87.98% five-year dividend growth), and Enterprise Products Partners (6.22% yield, 2.8% distribution increase). These stocks offer a mix of income, dividend growth potential, and resilient business models to support distributions.

BP shares are trading higher after the company issued its Q3 2026 update highlighting a $1.9 billion-$2.1 billion boost from stronger refining margins, higher gas trading results, and a projected reduction in net debt to $13.5 billion-$14.5 billion from $22.3 billion in Q2.

BP Stock Hits 52-Week High - Here's Why

BP (NYSE: BP) stock hits a new 52-week high as soaring Q3 refining margins offset transition impairments. Get the full Q3 breakdown.

Shell, Chevron, BP Pull Crews as Hurricane Isaias Barrels Toward Gulf Coast Refineries

Shell, Chevron and BP evacuate Gulf platforms and cut production as Hurricane Isaias nears the Gulf Coast, raising refinery, fuel price and shipping risks.

Exxon Mobil Rejects Proposed $5.2 Billion Kashagan Fine Settlement: Report

ExxonMobil gains as technical indicators show sustained momentum near 52-week highs. Explore XOM support, resistance, and earnings outlook.