ProPetro vs. Expion360: Is an Old Energy or New Energy Stock the Way to Go?

The article compares ProPetro, a traditional oilfield services company, with Expion360, a lithium battery manufacturer. While Expion360 shows strong revenue growth (72% YoY), it remains unprofitable with negative cash flow and faces intense competition from established battery giants. ProPetro, despite declining revenues and thin margins, maintains positive free cash flow and benefits from rising oil prices and emerging opportunities in AI data center microgrids. The author recommends ProPetro as the better investment choice for 2026.

06/18/2026, 1:24 PM • The Motley Fool

NFWF Awards $20 Million in Grants to Restore Longleaf Pine Habitat across the Southeast

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation announced $20 million in conservation grants to restore longleaf pine forests across nine southern states, leveraging $18.6 million in matching contributions for a total impact of $38.6 million. The 25 projects will impact over 380,000 acres, supporting wildlife habitat restoration and rural communities through prescribed fire management and seedling plantings.

06/17/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Brent Oil Just Fell Below $90 a Barrel. 3 Top Oil Stocks to Buy Now.

With Brent crude oil falling from a March peak of $119.50 to around $87 per barrel due to easing Middle East tensions, the article recommends three oil stocks: Energy Transfer and Enbridge (midstream pipeline companies with steady toll-based revenues and high dividend yields) and Chevron (a diversified integrated energy giant with global operations and 39 years of consecutive dividend increases).

06/10/2026, 1:30 PM • The Motley Fool

The Most Underappreciated Engine Inside Berkshire Hathaway Isn't the Cash Pile

Berkshire Hathaway's core strength lies not in its stock portfolio or cash reserves, but in its insurance business and the 'float' it generates. With insurance float growing at 16.5% annually since 1970 to $176 billion, this stable cash-generating operation has been a major contributor to shareholder returns, often outperforming individual equity holdings. CEO Greg Abel continues this strategy by acquiring cash-flow-generating businesses like Taylor Morrison Home.

06/08/2026, 6:15 AM • The Motley Fool

ExxonMobil’s Iran Exposure Turns a Strong Operator Into an Oil Tape Proxy

ExxonMobil's stock performance is heavily dependent on crude oil prices and Iran geopolitical tensions rather than its strong operational fundamentals. While the company boasts record Permian and Guyana production, a $20 billion buyback program, 43 years of dividend growth, and a fortress balance sheet (0.16 debt-to-equity), Q1 2026 earnings hit a 5-year low due to Middle East conflicts disrupting ~15% of output. The stock trades as an oil proxy with a dividend attached, vulnerable to crude volatility and Strait of Hormuz closure risks.

06/02/2026, 3:05 PM • Investing

Why Occidental Petroleum Stock Is Up Today

Occidental Petroleum stock rose 4.04% as oil prices climbed about 5% following failed U.S.-Iran peace talks and threats to disrupt Middle East shipping lanes. The potential supply disruption is driving demand for U.S. oil exports, with some analysts predicting oil could reach $160 per barrel. As a major U.S. oil producer, Occidental Petroleum stands to benefit from increased global energy demand.

06/01/2026, 4:18 PM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett Successor Greg Abel Made 3 Big Purchases Last Quarter, and They're All Exceptional Performers

Greg Abel, the new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, made three major investments in Q1 2026 totaling billions in capital. He acquired OxyChem from Occidental Petroleum for $9.7 billion, invested $1.8 billion in Japanese insurer Tokio Marine, and tripled Berkshire's position in Alphabet with an $11 billion investment. All three investments have performed exceptionally well so far.

05/30/2026, 5:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Occidental Petroleum is Making a High Upside Bet With ExxonMobil. Here's What it Could Mean for Investors.

Occidental Petroleum is acquiring a 10% stake in ExxonMobil's Ultra Deep 1 deepwater exploration block offshore Trinidad and Tobago. The block borders Exxon's highly prolific Stabroek block in Guyana, which has discovered 11 billion barrels of recoverable oil and gas. The deal provides Occidental with a high-upside exploration opportunity and potential long-term growth catalyst, while helping Exxon reduce exploration and development costs.

05/29/2026, 8:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Gas Shortages Are Coming, and Chevron's CEO Says Economies Will Have to Slow. These Consumer Stocks Are Most at Risk.

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth warns of imminent physical gas shortages due to potential Strait of Hormuz closure from the Iran war, comparing the impact to 1970s OPEC embargo. As strategic reserves deplete, economies will slow and energy costs will ripple across sectors—benefiting oil companies but hurting transportation, consumer products, and discretionary goods makers.

05/25/2026, 5:27 AM • The Motley Fool

Brent Crude Is Up 85% Since January. OXY, XOM, and CVX Are Playing It Very Differently.

Despite Brent crude oil rising 85% in 2026 due to Middle East geopolitical tensions, Occidental Petroleum, ExxonMobil, and Chevron benefited unevenly in Q1. Timing of the oil price spike (occurring mainly in March), regional exposure differences, and hedging activities created headwinds. Oxy beat expectations with $1.06 EPS vs. $0.59 expected, while Exxon earned $1.16 vs. $1.01 expected and Chevron earned $1.41 vs. $0.97 expected, but both faced significant hedging charges. Q2 expectations are substantially higher.

05/23/2026, 5:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett’s Cash Hoard: Why $397 Billion Sits on the Sidelines

Berkshire Hathaway's cash hoard has reached a record $397.4 billion under new CEO Greg Abel, up from $373 billion when Buffett stepped down. This massive cash position reflects Buffett's disciplined value investing approach amid historically expensive market valuations, with the Buffett Indicator at record highs. While holding cash during a bull market cost shareholders approximately $125 billion in foregone gains compared to S&P 500 returns, the cash provides dry powder for future opportunities and downside protection. Abel's first quarter confirmed the discipline continues, with Berkshire selling more equities than it purchased.

05/18/2026, 6:17 AM • Investing

Oil, Geopolitics, and Occidental Petroleum: Here's Where the Stock Could Be in 12 Months

Occidental Petroleum's stock has underperformed relative to surging oil prices, rising only 30% despite Brent crude jumping 80% to ~$110/barrel. The analyst believes oil prices will remain elevated into 2027 due to supply constraints from well shutdowns and depleted inventories. Additionally, geopolitical shifts in the Middle East, particularly the UAE's exit from OPEC and its partnership opportunities with Occidental, present significant growth catalysts. The stock could appreciate another 25%+ within 12 months if crude stays above $80/barrel.

05/16/2026, 3:15 PM • The Motley Fool

2 Overlooked Oil Stocks to Buy Now Before They Soar

Occidental Petroleum and Ardmore Shipping are highlighted as undervalued oil sector stocks poised for growth. Occidental has aggressively reduced debt to $13.3 billion, achieved record Permian Basin production, and maintains a $38/barrel break-even price. Ardmore Shipping benefits from elevated tanker rates driven by geopolitical disruptions, with Q1 earnings up 314% year-over-year and a newly doubled dividend payout ratio.

05/16/2026, 11:30 AM • The Motley Fool

3 Oil Stocks to Buy Before Prices Head Higher

With Brent crude oil prices up 90% to $120/barrel due to Middle East conflict disrupting the Strait of Hormuz, three oil stocks are positioned for further gains: Occidental Petroleum (upstream-focused, higher growth), Chevron (integrated, diversified), and ExxonMobil (integrated, diversified). All three have breakeven prices below $50/barrel and offer attractive valuations and dividend yields.

05/12/2026, 1:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Occidental Petroleum: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Occidental Petroleum's stock has rebounded over 45% in 2026 after a difficult 2024-2025, driven by the $9.7 billion sale of OxyChem to Berkshire Hathaway, debt reduction, improved efficiency, and elevated crude oil prices above $100/barrel. While the company appears fairly valued with strong free cash flow projections, risks remain tied to oil price sensitivity and upcoming leadership changes. The analyst recommends waiting for Q1 earnings before making investment decisions.

05/06/2026, 2:32 PM • The Motley Fool