oil stocks

Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) is expecting multiple years of growth in domestic and international demand for oil drilling, according to According to a Reuters report.  The oil company posted a 41% sequential increase in second-quarter profit.  Why Miller Says Oil Demand Will...

The S&P 500 closed the month of June posting the worst half of a year since 1970 and the worst quarter since the first quarter of 2020, a period that included the official declaration of COVID-19 being a pandemic. While the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (ARCA:SPY) was down 20.8% in the first half...

Potential short squeeze plays gained steam in 2021, with new retail traders looking for the next huge move. A short squeeze can occur when a heavily shorted stock rises in value instead of falling. Short sellers could be looking to close out their position and can face a loss if they have to buy...

Each trading day features hundreds of headlines and press releases. Benzinga Pro is a source for traders to see the latest news on the overall market and also on individual tickers. Here is a look at the stocks that were searched for most on Benzinga Pro for the month of March. 1. SPDR S&P 500...

Potential short squeeze plays gained steam in 2021, with new retail traders looking for the next huge move. A short squeeze can occur when a heavily shorted stock rises in value instead of falling. Short sellers could be looking to close out their position and can face a loss if they have to buy...

The leading oil producer in the U.S. is exploring using excess natural gas for cryptocurrency mining. Here’s the latest. What Happened: A pilot program was launched by Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE: XOM) in January 2021. The company is running it in North Dakota using excess natural gas to...

A large oil company is pushing further into the electric vehicle sector with two recently announced initiatives. Here’s the latest. Shell, BYD Partner: Oil giant Shell PLC (NYSE: SHEL) is partnering with BYD Company (OTC: BYDDY), a Chinese automotive company, on electric vehicle charging...

On Monday, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed that all publicly traded companies disclose their greenhouse gas emissions. The proposal continues a push in the clean energy sector and could result in winners and losers in different sectors. What Happened: The SEC made the proposal...

Potential short squeeze plays gained steam in 2021, with new retail traders looking for the next huge move. A short squeeze can occur when a heavily shorted stock rises in value instead of falling. Short sellers could be looking to close out their position and can face a loss if they have to buy...

Patent and trademark filings continue to grow for the metaverse with public companies and celebrities among the people betting on growth in the technology or protecting their brand in the sector. What Happened: A recent filing by oil giant Chevron Corp (NYSE: CVX) reveals the company could have...

The push for members of the U.S. Congress to not be allowed to buy and sell stocks continues. A recently disclosed transaction by a member of Congress shows there continues to be conflicts of interest in pushing for policies that could benefit investment holdings. What Happened: Sen. Sheldon...

The 2020 Presidential Election saw a candidate who was pro-alternative energy and electric vehicles get the victory. Here’s a look at how a leading oil ETF and two of the largest oil stocks have done since the election. What Happened: Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump to win the 2020...

Potential short squeeze plays gained steam in 2021, with new retail traders looking for the next huge move. A short squeeze can occur when a heavily shorted stock rises in value instead of falling. Short sellers could be looking to close out their position and can face a loss if they have to buy...

Prior to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the levying of numerous sanctions on Russia by the U.S., members of Congress purchased defense and energy stocks. Here’s a look at the trades. What Happened: A report from Unusual Whales highlights that numerous members of Congress purchased...

Potential short squeeze plays gained steam in 2021, with new retail traders looking for the next huge move. A short squeeze can occur when a heavily shorted stock rises in value instead of falling. Short sellers could be looking to close out their position and can face a loss if they have to buy...