Markets continued to rebound and set new records as oil prices fell and risk sentiment returned, today, April 17, 2026.
Exxon Mobil and Chevron shares are falling as oil prices retreat, but analysts say both companies remain well positioned for long-term gains.
Exxon has the strongest financial profile in the oil patch. Chevron is right behind Exxon with an elite balance sheet.
Iran's foreign minister said the passage was "completely open," helping calm fears of a major supply disruption through one of the world's most important energy chokepoints. In response, WTI crude plu
XOM boosts Permian output to record levels, leveraging scale and technology to target 2.5 Mboepd by 2030 and drive long-term cash flow growth.

Why ExxonMobil Stock Dropped on Friday

11:47am, Friday, 17'th Apr 2026
Iran just opened the Strait of Hormuz -- and yet, it's also still pulling mines out of the Strait. President Trump agrees the Strait is open, and investors seem to think so, too.
Top insights from the latest market news from Friday, April 17, from The Motley Fool analysts on Team Rule Breakers and Team Hidden Gems.
If the Iran war dies down, oil prices will likely continue to trend higher. Still, there are oil and gas stocks that can successfully navigate an energy market with lower oil prices.
Exxon ‌Mobil has withdrawn an offer to sell two initial cargoes of liquefied natural gas from its Golden Pass export plant in Texas that's been in the process of starting up operations, two people f
ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM | XOM Price Prediction) is trading at $152.23 as of writing.

3 Energy Stocks For Steady Passive Income

10:47am, Thursday, 16'th Apr 2026
Energy prices surged above $100 per barrel in April 2026, with WTI crude sitting at $100.72, near the 96.7th percentile of its 12-month range.
Chevron is a direct beneficiary of the disruption of Middle East oil and gas. ExxonMobil expects significant growth over the next few years that's unrelated to the Iran war.

Charts to Watch: SPX Record High, XOM, NFLX

03:00pm, Wednesday, 15'th Apr 2026
Bulls need to "hold a line in the sand" to ensure the S&P 500 (SPX) maintains its new record high, says Kevin Horner (@CharlesSchwab). He analyzes key levels in the index heading into Wednesday's hist
XOM, Energean and Helleniq plan to launch deepwater drilling offshore Greece by 2027, targeting hard-to-reach oil and gas reserves.
High oil prices, a stable integrated business model and robust midstream operations make the Zacks Oil and Gas Integrated International industry's outlook promising. XOM, CVX and BP will make the most
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