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What to Expect from Suncor Stock in the Next Month
Implied volatility in Equinor (EQNR) has risen by 1.5 percentage points over April 1, 2019, to the current level of 27.3%.
Chevron Stock Recovers in June, Valuation Stays Tall
In the second quarter, Chevron (CVX) stock has risen 1% due to a 10% recovery in June. The company’s peers have put up a mixed performance in the second quarter.
Forecasting Total’s Stock Direction This Quarter
Since April 1, Total’s (TOT) implied volatility has risen by 2.4 percentage points to 19.0%, while its stock price has fallen 2.0%.
What Total’s Moving Averages Suggest
In the second quarter, Total (TOT) stock has fallen 2%, led by lower oil prices.
What You Need to Know about the World’s Largest Oil Companies
Based on market capitalization, ExxonMobil (XOM) is the world’s largest publicly listed oil and gas company.
BP’s Stock Price Forecast Range after Its Q1 Earnings
BP (BP) posted its first-quarter earnings, which beat analysts’ earnings expectation. The stock reacted positively to the news.
Will BP Pay a Higher Dividend in Q2?
BP (BP) released its first-quarter earnings results on April 30. It paid $1.4 billion in dividends in the first quarter.
What Is CVX’s Price Forecast Range following Its Q1 Results?
Chevron’s (CVX) first-quarter earnings fell due to its lower Upstream and Downstream earnings.
What’s Total’s Price Forecast?
Total (TOT) announced its first-quarter earnings on April 26, 2019.
How Will Chevon’s Dividend Payment Trend in Q2?
Chevron (CVX) released its first-quarter earnings on April 26. The company paid $2.2 billion in dividends in the first quarter.
Shell: Where Wall Street Ratings Stand ahead of Earnings
Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A) is slated to post its first-quarter earnings on May 2, 2019. In this post, we’ll assess analyst ratings for Shell ahead of its earnings release.
What’s the Forecast for Total Stock ahead of Q1 Earnings?
Implied volatility in Total has fallen by 8.0 percentage points since January 2 to 18.5%.
Short Interest in BP Surges ahead of Its Q1 Results
Short interest in BP (BP) has risen by 0.04 percentage points since March 12, 2019, to its current level of 0.20%.
Has BP Stock Risen ahead of Its Q1 Earnings Release?
BP’s (BP) earnings are expected to fall in the first quarter driven by lower upstream and weaker downstream earnings.
Why Has Chevron Stock Surged ahead of Its Earnings?
In this article, we’ll review Chevron’s (CVX) performance ahead of its first-quarter earnings release.
What’s ExxonMobil Stock Price Forecast until March 29?
The implied volatility in ExxonMobil stock has fallen by 12.0 percentage points since January 2 to the current level of 18.1%.
Why Suncor Stock Is Trading at High Valuations
Suncor Energy (SU) is trading at a forward PE multiple of 17.3x, higher than the peer average of 13.1x.
Chevron’s Stock Price Range Forecast until March 29
Chevron’s stock price could close between $129.0 and $121.7 per share in the next 14 calendar days ending on March 29.
Analyzing Chevron’s Stock Price Forecast after Its Q4 Earnings
Chevron’s stock price could close between $121.2 and $115.5 per share in the seven days ending February 8.
ExxonMobil’s Stock Price Forecast after Its Q4 Earnings
ExxonMobil’s stock price could close between $77.7 and $74.2 per share in the seven days ending February 8.
Suncor’s Stock Price Range Forecast until Its Q4 Earnings
Suncor is expected to post its fourth-quarter earnings on February 5. The price range forecast will be based on the current implied volatility.
What’s the Forecast for Total Stock ahead of Its Q4 Results?
In this article, we’ll look at Total’s (TOT) stock price forecast range, based on its implied volatility, for the 16 days leading up to its earnings.
Analyzing Chevron’s Stock Returns
In the past month, Chevron stock has decreased 1.9%, WTI has decreased 1.3%, and SPY has decreased 1.2%.
What’s Total Stock’s Price Forecast until the End of the Quarter?
Implied volatility in Total has risen by 8.1 percentage points over October 1, 2018, to the current level of 27.2%.
What Total’s Moving Averages Suggest
In the previous part, we saw that Total (TOT) stock has fallen 21% in the current quarter.
Total Stock Has Fallen 21% This Quarter
Total (TOT) stock has fallen 21% in the fourth quarter so far.
BP Trades above the Peer Average
Currently, BP trades at a forward PE ratio of 10.7x, which is above its peer average of 10.6x.
Lower Oil Prices: BP Stock Has Fallen 18% in Q4 2018
So far, BP stock has fallen 18% in the fourth quarter due to the fall in oil prices. WTI, the benchmark oil, has fallen 34% in the fourth quarter.
What to Expect from Shell Stock by the End of 2018
The implied volatility in Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A) has risen by nine percentage points compared to October 1 to the current level of 26%.
Chevron’s Implied Volatility and Price Range
The implied volatility in Chevron has risen by 6.3 percentage points since September 24 to 22.9%. Chevron stock has fallen 4.4%.
Total: Has the Short Interest Risen?
The short interest in Total (TOT) has risen 0.05% since July 2, the beginning of the third quarter, to the current level of 0.10%.
Shell’s 50-Day and 200-Day Moving Averages Are Equal
An additional fall in Shell stock could lead to a fall in its 50-day moving average, which could break below its 200-day moving average.
The Forecast for Chevron Stock through the End of the Quarter
Implied volatility in Chevron (CVX) has fallen 4.8 percentage points since July 2 to the current level of 17.1%.
Why Chevron’s 50-DMA Is Only 0.8% above Its 200-DMA
In the first quarter, Chevron’s 50-DMA (day moving average) declined, led by the fall in its stock, which was impacted by weaker markets.
Oil Prices Fall: BP Stock Down 7% in Current Quarter
BP (BP) stock has fallen 7% so far in the third quarter, mainly due to a fall in the price of oil.
What’s BP Stock’s Forecast Range following Its Q2 2018 Earnings?
BP reported its earnings results on July 31. On the day, its implied volatility fell 4.3 percentage points to 16.5%.
Forecasting ExxonMobil’s Stock Price Up until Its Q2 Release
In this part, we’ll forecast ExxonMobil’s (XOM) stock price based on its implied volatility up until its earnings release, which is slated for July 27.
How Will Chevron Trend Leading Up to Its Second-Quarter Results?
In this article, we’ll look at Chevron’s (CVX) stock price forecast range for the 16-day period leading up to its earnings based on its implied volatility.
The Top Energy Decliners in the Week Ended July 6
During the week ended July 6, US crude oil August futures and natural gas August futures fell 0.5% and 2.3%, respectively.
Integrated Energy Losses This Week: PTR, YPF, CVE, PBR, and SU
PetroChina (PTR) fell ~7.7% from the previous week’s close of $84.18 to $77.72 on June 14.
How ExxonMobil’s Stock Returns Compare to Oil and Market Returns
XOM has agreed to acquire PT Federal Karyatama, one of Indonesia’s largest motorcycle lubricant manufacturers.
Shell Stock: 1-Week Forecast after 1Q18 Earnings
In this post-earnings release series, we’ve looked at analyst ratings for Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A). In this part, we’ll look at changes in Shell’s implied volatility.
BP Stock: Pre-Earnings Price Forecast
BP’s implied volatility has risen by 6.2 percentage points since January 2 to the current level of 20.5%. During the same period, BP stock has risen 2.6%.
Where Have BP’s Moving Averages Trended?
If BP has better-than-expected 1Q18 earnings, its stock and 50-day moving average could rise. BP is expected to post its 1Q18 earnings on May 1.
What’s the Forecast for ExxonMobil Stock?
ExxonMobil stock could close between $80.8 and $74.9 per share in the next 14 calendar days ending April 27, 2018.
What ExxonMobil’s Moving Averages ahead of 1Q18 Earnings Suggest
Currently, XOM’s 50-day moving average stands 5.2% below its 200-day moving average.
Chevron’s Moving Averages ahead of Earnings
Before we look at Chevron’s (CVX) moving average since January 2, let’s briefly look at how moving averages trended until then.
Integrated Energy Losses this Week: CEO, PBR, YPF, PTR
To conclude our series on the biggest movers in the energy sector, we’ll look at the biggest losses from the US integrated energy sector this week.
Why Has Short Interest in ExxonMobil Fallen?
Short interest in ExxonMobil (XOM) expressed as a percentage of its outstanding shares has fallen 0.06% since January 30, 2018, to its current level of 0.81%.
ExxonMobil Stock Plunges: Where Will It Be by June 29?
Implied volatility in ExxonMobil (XOM) has risen 5.9% since January 2, 2018, to its current level of 18.8%.
Why Chevron Is Trading at a Premium
In the previous part of this series, we discussed Chevron’s (CVX) short interest changes. In this part, we’ll consider CVX’s forward valuation compared to its peers’.
Chevron’s 50-Day Moving Average Weakens
Chevron’s (CVX) 50-day moving average slid down but stayed above its 200-day moving average in 1Q17.
Shell Stock Slumps: Where Will It Be by March 30?
In this part of our series, we’ll look at Royal Dutch Shell’s (RDS.A) stock price estimate based on its current implied volatility.
A Closer Look at Shell’s Moving Averages in 1Q18
In 1Q17, despite the fall in Royal Dutch Shell’s (RDS.A) stock, its 50-day moving average (or 50 DMA) stayed above its 200-day moving average (or 200 DMA).
What’s BP’s Stock Price Forecast?
Implied volatility in BP has risen by 5.1% since January 2, 2018, to the current level of 18.9%.
Chevron’s Moving Averages Trend Upward
Chevron’s moving averages In this part, we’ll look at Chevron’s (CVX) moving averages. Let’s start with its moving averages in the first nine months of 2017. In the beginning of 2017, Chevron’s 50-DMA (day moving average) slid down but stayed above its 200-DMA. The downtrend in Chevron stock extended to 2Q17. As WTI (West Texas […]
How ExxonMobil’s Short Interest Compares
Short interest in XOM ExxonMobil’s (XOM) short interest (as a percentage of outstanding shares) has fallen from 0.9% on October 2, 2017, to 0.8%, implying that bearishness in the stock has decreased. Over the same period, ExxonMobil stock has risen 6.8%. Why the fall in bearishness? Oil prices significantly impact upstream business earnings, and WTI […]
What ExxonMobil’s Moving Averages Suggest
ExxonMobil’s moving averages in 2017 In 1Q17, ExxonMobil (XOM) stock fell. ExxonMobil’s 50-day moving average, which was below its 200-day moving average, slid further down. ExxonMobil’s downtrend halted in the second quarter with its better-than-expected 1Q17 earnings. However, as WTI (West Texas Intermediate) plunged, XOM stock remained pressured. In 3Q17, ExxonMobil’s 50-day moving average stayed below its 200-day […]
What’s the Price Forecast for Shell Stock?
Shell’s stock price could close between $72.4 and $67.6 per share in next 16 calendar days ending on February 1, 2018.
Why BP Stock Is on the Rise This Quarter
BP (BP) stock has risen by 5.9% in 4Q17 so far. Total (TOT) and Statoil (STO) have risen by 2.2% and 0.7%, respectively, during this timeframe.
What’s BP’s Valuation?
BP (BP) is now trading at a forward PE (price-to-earnings ratio) of 16.6x, above its peer average of 16.5x.
Integrated Energy Gainers: PTR, CEO, BP, RDS.A, and STO
Continuing with the biggest movers in the energy sector, we’ll now look at the top gainers from the US integrated energy sector for the week starting December 11.
Integrated Energy Gainers Last Week: TOT, PTR, STO, CEO, BP
In the week that started November 20, 2017, Total Fina Elf SA (TOT) was at the top of the list of gainers from the integrated energy group.
Integrated Energy Losers This Week: CVE, PBR, PTR, CEO, and YPF
Cenovus Energy is the biggest loser this week from the integrated energy sector. It has fallen from last week’s close of $11.26 to $10.17 on November 15.
Russia’s Crude Oil Exports Could Pressure Oil Futures
Russia’s energy ministry estimates that the country’s crude oil exports rose 2% or by 160,000 bpd (barrel per day) in the first nine months of 2017.
How Rising Stock Prices Have Impacted BP’s Valuations
BP (BP) is trading at a forward PE (price-to-earnings) ratio of 19.9x, above its peer average of 18.9x.
How BP’s PEG Ratio Compares to Its Peers
BP’s PEG ratio stands at 0.36, below the peer average of 0.39.
PetroChina Stock: Is It in a Bearish Zone in 3Q17?
PTR’s 50-DMA, which stood 7.0% below its 200-DMA on July 3, now stands 9.4% below its 200-DMA.
ENI’s Stock Performance in 3Q17: Its 50-DMA Breaks below Its 200-DMA
ENI stock has risen 7.4% since July 3, outperforming the broad market indicator, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY).
What BP’s PEG Ratio Tells Us
BP’s PEG ratio stands at 0.30, which is below the peer average of 0.34.
What’s the Forecast for ExxonMobil’s Stock Price?
Implied volatility in ExxonMobil has fallen from 14.9% on April 3, 2017, to 13.6% to date.
Suncor’s Stock Performance before Its 2Q17 Earnings
Overall, Suncor stock has fallen 4.8% since April 3, 2017.
BP’s Forward Valuations Compared to Its Peers
BP (BP) currently trades at a forward PE (price-to-earnings) ratio of 16.4x, marginally below the average forward PE of 16.6x.
Inside ExxonMobil’s Stock Performance before the 1Q17 Earnings
ExxonMobil stock ended 2016 on a high note due to the rise in oil prices.
Exports Recover as China Shifts Its Base in 2017
Chinese exports in US dollar terms fell 7.7% in 2016 compared to 2015, making it the worst decline since 2009.
How Chevron’s Leverage Position Compares
Chevron’s leverage position In this part, we’ll evaluate Chevron’s (CVX) leverage position. Chevron’s net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization) stood at 2.6x in 4Q16. Chevron’s ratio is above the average industry ratio of 2.1x. The industry average considers 13 integrated energy companies worldwide, including Suncor Energy (SU), Eni (E), Total (TOT), ExxonMobil […]
Shell’s Volatility: A Look at Its Beta
Shell’s beta In this part, we’ll compare Royal Dutch Shell’s (RDS.A) beta with peers’. We’ve considered the 90-day beta, which depicts how much a stock moves for a given move in the market for 90 days. Shell’s 90-day beta stands at 0.94, lower than integrated energy stocks’ average 90-day beta of 1.0. In comparison, Statoil’s […]
A Look at Short Interest in Chevron
Short interest in Chevron Last year, short interest in Chevron (CVX) rose. However, since mid-December 2016, it has dropped by 38%, indicating that bearish sentiment for the stock has weakened. However, contrary to market sentiment, Chevron’s stock price has fallen 6%. In the same period, short interest in peers Statoil (STO), Petrobras (PBR), and PetroChina […]
Gauging ExxonMobil’s Volatility by Beta
ExxonMobil’s beta stands at 0.96 for the past-90-day period—higher than peers Chevron, BP, and Royal Dutch Shell.
Has Implied Volatility in ExxonMobil Fallen Pre-Q4 Earnings?
Implied volatility in ExxonMobil (XOM) is currently 16.0%. On January 11, 2017, it was 18.0%.
ExxonMobil’s Beta: Is XOM Less Volatile Compared to Its Peers?
In this article, we’ll compare ExxonMobil’s (XOM) beta with those of its peers. We’ve considered the companies’ 90-day betas.
XOM Stock Has Risen 5% since September 2016
Crude oil prices have witnessed an uptrend in 2016, recovering from their downfall in 2015. Prices saw weakness in mid-August 2016, but since September 20, 2016, they’ve risen 22%.
Is Shell’s Leverage Still Trending Higher?
In 3Q16, Shell’s net debt more than doubled compared to 3Q14. This rise was led by a 128% rise in Shell’s total debt.
Shell’s Stock Has Risen 16% since September 2016
Shell’s stock had a weak opening to 2016. It traded below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages at the beginning of the year. Its share price touched a trough on January 20, 2016.
What Does Chevron’s Leverage Position Look Like?
Chevron’s net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization) ratio stood at 2.6x in 3Q16.
CVX Is Trading at Higher Valuations than Its Historical Averages
In this article, we’ll evaluate Chevron’s (CVX) historical valuation trends. Let’s start by looking at its price-to-book value (or PBV) multiple.
Has Short Interest in Chevron Risen since September 2016?
Short interest in Chevron has been rising since the beginning of 2016. If we consider the change since mid-September 2016, CVX’s short interest has risen 10%.
Has Chevron’s Stock Value Risen since September?
Since January 20, 2016, integrated energy stocks have been recuperating from the falls they experienced in 2015. Chevron (CVX) has risen 49% during this time.
How Is BP’s Leverage Curve Trending?
In 3Q16, BP’s total debt-to-capital ratio stood at 38.9%, higher than the industry average of 36%. Its net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio rose from 0.77x in 3Q14 to 2.3x in 3Q16.
Energy and Base Metal Sectors Fell on November 11
The companies in the energy sector were weaker on November 11. The major ETFs related to the energy sector such as USO and DBO fell 2.6% and 2.7%.
Analysts’ Recommendations for Shell: Most Say ‘Buy’
Shell’s highest and lowest 12-month price targets stand at $66 and $53. It indicates a 27% and 2% rise from its current levels, respectively.
Suncor: How Analysts Are Rating the Stock after Earnings
An analyst survey shows that six out of eight companies surveyed rated Suncor Energy (SU) an “overweight” or “outperform.”
Analyzing Suncor’s Stock Reaction to Surprise Earnings
Suncor Energy (SU) announced its 3Q16 earnings on October 26 after market hours. On the day, in anticipation of results, SU opened at $28.9.
What Options Traders Should Know about XOM’s Implied Volatility
ExxonMobil’s (XOM) implied volatility currently stands at 19%. This is higher than its 30-day average implied volatility of 17%.
What Are the FOMC’s September 2016 Economic Projections?
The FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) releases the SEP (Summary of Economic Projections) in four of the eight meetings in a year.
Performance of Companies in Energy, Mining Sectors on September 16
The companies in the energy sector fell on Friday, September 16. The United States Oil ETF (USO) and the PowerShares DB Oil ETF (DBO) fell ~1.6% and ~1.5%, respectively.
Why Most Analysts Recommend ‘Holds’ on BP
Analysts’ ratings for BP (BP) show that 31% of those covering the stock rate it as a “buy,” and 61% rate it as a “hold.”
How Did Petrobras’s Stock Perform on Its Earnings Day?
Petrobras announced its earnings on August 11, 2016, after the Market closed. On that day, PBR’s stock opened at $8.47 per share.
Behind Eni’s Stock Performance after 2Q16
Eni SpA (E) announced its 2Q16 earnings on July 29, 2016. On the same day, Eni opened at $30.23, marginally lower than the previous day’s close of $30.53.
How Shell’s Implied Volatility Changed after Its Earnings Release
On July 28, Shell’s implied volatility fell by 9% to 20.5 compared to the previous day.