Chevron CEO Warns Energy Markets Need to Be More Concerned
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 3 days ago
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Source: Barron's
Oil Supply Shock: Energy markets are not reflecting the true impact of the oil supply shock due to the ongoing war in Iran, according to Chevron CEO Mike Wirth.
Brent Crude Futures: Wirth argues that Brent crude futures should be priced higher based on the significant supply disruptions and infrastructure damage caused by the conflict.
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Analyst Views on CVX
Wall Street analysts forecast CVX stock price to fall
19 Analyst Rating
15 Buy
4 Hold
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Strong Buy
Current: 205.150
Low
158.00
Averages
176.95
High
206.00
Current: 205.150
Low
158.00
Averages
176.95
High
206.00
About CVX
Chevron Corporation is an integrated energy company. The Company produces crude oil and natural gas; manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and additives; and develops technologies that enhance its business and industry. The Company’s segments include Upstream and Downstream. Upstream operations consist primarily of exploring for, developing, producing and transporting crude oil and natural gas; liquefaction, transportation and regasification associated with LNG; transporting crude oil by major international oil export pipelines; processing, transporting, storage and marketing of natural gas; carbon capture and storage; and a gas-to-liquids plant. Downstream operations consist primarily of the refining of crude oil into petroleum products; marketing crude oil, refined products, and lubricants; manufacturing and marketing of renewable fuels, and transporting of crude oil and refined products by pipeline, marine vessel, motor equipment and rail car.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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