MaverickX Secures Strategic Investment from Chord Energy and Olive Tree to Advance PetroX Boost™

MaverickX announced a strategic capital investment from Chord Energy, the largest E&P company in the Bakken, along with continued support from Olive Tree Capital. The funding will accelerate development of PetroX Boost, a production enhancement technology designed to increase oil recovery from shale wells by up to 20%. Chord Energy has committed to multiple field deployments across its operated assets.

05/20/2026, 7:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

The World Is Paying an Energy Premium. These 3 Dividend Stocks Pass It On to You.

Rising oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions have created windfall profits for oil companies. Three dividend-focused oil stocks—Chord Energy, Diamondback Energy, and EOG Resources—are positioned to return a significant portion of these excess profits to shareholders through increased dividends, share repurchases, and special dividend payments.

04/22/2026, 5:15 AM • The Motley Fool

S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Russell 2000 Smash Records As Hormuz Reopens: What's Moving Markets Friday?

U.S. stock markets surged to all-time highs on Friday following Iran's announcement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for commercial vessels. Crude oil prices crashed over 10%, easing stagflation concerns. The S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Russell 2000 all hit record highs, with the Nasdaq extending its winning streak to 13 sessions. Airlines and travel stocks rallied on lower fuel costs, while energy and chemical stocks declined sharply due to plummeting oil prices.

04/17/2026, 1:05 PM • Benzinga

Iran Declares Strait Of Hormuz Open To All Vessels: Crude Plunges 14%, Airlines And Cruise Stocks Soar

Iran's Foreign Minister announced the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to all commercial vessels during the ceasefire, causing crude oil to plunge 14% to $81/barrel. Airlines and cruise lines surged as fuel costs declined, while energy and chemical companies fell sharply. The S&P 500 reached record highs with the Nasdaq 100 on its 13th consecutive gaining session.

04/17/2026, 9:56 AM • Benzinga

Why a Fund Slashed Its Chord Energy Stake by 80% as the Stock Sits 50% Below Its Peak

Kore Advisors reduced its Chord Energy stake by 80% in Q3, cutting the position from 7.2% to 1.6% of assets. Despite solid operational performance including beating oil volume guidance and generating $218.6M in adjusted free cash flow, CHRD shares have fallen 50% from peak and 20% over the past year. The fund's move reflects concerns that commodity price volatility and sentiment now outweigh fundamentals, prompting a shift from core holding to tactical position.

12/24/2025, 6:19 PM • The Motley Fool

6 Energy Stocks Lighting Up The Value Leaderboard

Six energy stocks have entered the top 10% of Benzinga's value rankings, highlighting potential investment opportunities in the oil and gas sector based on valuation metrics.

10/16/2025, 11:14 AM • Benzinga