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Chevron is an integrated energy company with exploration, production, and refining operations worldwide. It is the second-largest oil company in the United States with production of 3.0 million of barrels of oil equivalent a day, including 7.7 million cubic feet a day of natural gas and 1.7 million of barrels of liquids a day. Production activities take place in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Its refineries are in the US and Asia for total refining capacity of 1.8 million barrels of oil a day. Proven reserves at year-end 2024 stood at 9.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent, including 5.1 billion barrels of liquids and 28.4 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.

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<li>Redburn Atlantic cut Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) price target from $156 to $124. Redburn Atlantic analyst Peter Low downgraded the stock from Neutral to Sell. Chevron shares closed at $137.30 on Tuesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CVX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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<li>Barclays analyst Betty Jiang downgraded Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowered the price target from $171 to $152. Chevron shares closed at $137.30 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/cvx/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Redburn Atlantic analyst Peter Low downgrades Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) from Neutral to Sell and lowers the price target from $156 to $124.

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Barclays analyst Betty Jiang downgrades Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $171 to $152.

Barclays Downgrades Chevron to Equal-Weight, Lowers Price Target to $152

The CEO of&nbsp;Chevron Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>), Mike Wirth, recently discussed the current dynamics of the oil industry, addressing the volatility of&nbsp;oil prices, capital expenditure strategies,&nbsp;and geopolitical challenges.
What Happened: Wirth attributed the recent dip in West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices, nearing $60 per barrel, to expected demand slowdowns and increased supply. He cited macroeconomic uncertainties, particularly tariff and trade tensions, as the primary reasons for concerns about reduced global demand, in a recent interview with CNBC.
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When asked about recession, the Chevron CEO stated, &#8220;..there&#8217;s no sign that we see at this point that we&#8217;re in or close to a recession.&#8221; However, he acknowledged slowing growth and volatility. 
Despite the market&#8217;s volatility, Wirth emphasized Chevron&#8217;s strong balance sheet and&nbsp;disciplined approach to capital expenditure. The company has proactively cut its capital expenditure&nbsp;by $1 billion for 2025&nbsp;and announced cost reductions of&nbsp;$2-3 billion over the next&nbsp;two years.
The CEO also stated at $70 per barrel crude oil price, they expect $10 billion of incremental free cash flow growth in 2025-26, while at $60 per barrel, the free cash flow expectation is at $9 billion.
On tariffs, Wirth downplayed their&nbsp;direct impact on Chevron, acknowledging&nbsp;potential indirect effects through macroeconomic&nbsp;shifts and global trade dynamics. He also highlighted the administration&#8217;s&nbsp;supportive energy policies, which recognize&nbsp;the U.S.&#8217;s&nbsp;abundant energy resources as a&nbsp;driver of economic prosperity, energy&nbsp;security, and national security.
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Why It Matters: Wirth&#8217;s comments come in the wake of Chevron&#8217;s ongoing negotiations with the Trump administration over its operations in Venezuela. Wirth has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44415905/chevron-ceo-reportedly-seeks-trumps-support-for-venezuela-exit-extension">engaging </a>with Trump's cabinet members, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, seeking an extension to wind down the company's operations in the country. In Tuesday&#8217;s interview, he described the situation as complex and noted that Chevron&nbsp;is engaging with the U.S.&nbsp;Department of Treasury to advocate for maintaining its presence.
Furthermore, the impact of trade tensions between the U.S. and China on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44860334/china-cuts-us-oil-purchases-by-90-boosts-imports-from-canada-to-new-heights">oil industry </a>cannot be overlooked. Recent reports indicated that Chinese refiners have cut their U.S. oil imports by approximately 90% since 2023 due to escalating trade tensions, turning instead to Canadian crude.
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Chevron CEO Sees 'No Sign' Of Recession At This Point, Predicts Up To $10 billion In Free Cash Flow By 2026

Companies with a long history of paying dividends and consistently hiking them remain appealing to income-focused investors. Johnson &amp; Johnson, Chevron, and Flowers Foods have rewarded shareholders for years and recently announced dividend increases. These companies currently offer dividend yields of around 3% to 5%.
Johnson &amp; Johnson
Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) engages in the research and development, manufacture, and sale of various products in the healthcare field worldwide.
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Johnson &amp; Johnson has increased its dividends every year for the last 63 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on April 15, its board raised the quarterly payout by 4.80% to $1.30 per share, which is equal to an annual figure of $5.20 per share. Currently, the dividend yield on the stock stands at 3.38%.
Johnson &amp; Johnson's annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $88.82 billion. According to the company&#8217;s Q1 2025 earnings release on April 15, it posted revenues of $21.89 billion and EPS of $2.77, both beating the consensus estimates.
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Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) engages in the integrated energy and chemicals operations in the U.S. and internationally.
Chevron has raised its dividends consecutively for the last 37 years. In its latest dividend announcement on Jan. 31, the company's board increased the quarterly payout by 5% to $1.71 per share, equaling an annual figure of $6.84 per share. Currently, the dividend yield on the stock is 5.05%.
The company's annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $193.41 billion. In its Q4 2024 earnings report on Jan. 31, Chevron posted revenues of $52.23 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $48.41 billion, while EPS of $2.06 came in below the consensus of $2.11.
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Flowers Foods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLO#NYSE">FLO</a>) produces and markets packaged bakery food products in the U.S. It distributes its products through a direct-store-delivery distribution and a warehouse delivery system, as well as operates bakeries.
Flowers Foods has raised its dividends consecutively for the last 11 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on May 23, it increased the quarterly payout by 4.3% to $0.24 per share, equal to an annual figure of $0.96 per share. More recently, in its dividend announcement on Feb. 14, the company maintained the payout at the same level. Currently, the dividend yield on the stock is 5.34%.
The company&#8217;s annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $5.10 billion. In its most recent earnings report on Feb. 7, the company posted Q4 2024 revenues of $1.11 billion, below the consensus estimate of $1.13 billion, while EPS of $0.22 beat the consensus of $0.21.
Johnson &amp; Johnson, Chevron, and Flowers Foods are good choices for investors seeking reliable passive income. Their dividend yields of around 3% to 5% and long history of consistent hikes make them attractive to income-focused investors.
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Shares of energy stocks are trading higher as the price of oil rises. Oil has gained amid overall market strength following US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's reported remarks about trade de-escalation with China. Recent Iran sanctions may also be driving supply uncertainty.

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Chevron. Our analysis of options history for Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) revealed 9 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 66% of traders were bullish, while 22% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $213,946, and 4 were calls, valued at $157,200.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $90.0 to $145.0 for Chevron over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Chevron options trades today is 1355.56 with a total volume of 1,219.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Chevron's big money trades within a strike price range of $90.0 to $145.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Chevron Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745337714_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>CVX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$1.18</td>
<td>$1.08</td>
<td>$1.16</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$98.2K</td>
<td>148</td>
<td align="right">857</td>
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<td>CVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.4</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$48.4K</td>
<td>382</td>
<td align="right">69</td>
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<td>CVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$47.0</td>
<td>$44.55</td>
<td>$47.0</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$47.0K</td>
<td>28</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>CVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$6.85</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$6.85</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$34.2K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td align="right">64</td>
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<td>CVX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$33.8K</td>
<td>8.6K</td>
<td align="right">79</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Chevron</h3>
Chevron is an integrated energy company with exploration, production, and refining operations worldwide. It is the second-largest oil company in the United States with production of 3.0 million of barrels of oil equivalent a day, including 7.7 million cubic feet a day of natural gas and 1.7 million of barrels of liquids a day. Production activities take place in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Its refineries are in the US and Asia for total refining capacity of 1.8 million barrels of oil a day. Proven reserves at year-end 2024 stood at 9.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent, including 5.1 billion barrels of liquids and 28.4 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Chevron, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Chevron's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,232,866, the price of CVX is up 2.04% at $136.46. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 10 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Chevron</h3>
A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $167.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Buy rating on Chevron, maintaining a target price of $185. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Scotiabank downgraded its action to Sector Perform with a price target of $143. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Chevron, which currently sits at a price target of $173. 
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Spotlight on Chevron: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

Chevron CEO Wirth Says Reaction To Trade Issues Has Led To Expectation Of Reduced Oil Demand

Shares of energy stocks are trading lower as oil falls amid US-Iran talks.

Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) disclosed on Monday that it started oil and gas production from its Ballymore subsea tieback <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44896167/chevron-starts-oil-production-from-ballymore-project-in-gulf-of-america" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico</a>.
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. operates the project with a 60% stake, while TotalEnergies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTE#NYSE">TTE</a>) E&amp;P USA, Inc. holds the remaining 40%.
This project, launched in May 2022 and connected to the existing Blind Faith platform, has a total daily gross production capacity of up to 75,000 gross barrels of oil per day and 50&nbsp;million cubic feet of gas per day.
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The Ballymore project, located in the Mississippi Canyon in roughly 6,600 feet of water and about 160 miles southeast of New Orleans, marks Chevron's first development in the Norphlet trend.
It is expected to yield an estimated 150 million barrels of oil equivalent gross over its lifetime.
Ballymore marks another milestone in Chevron's plan to reach 300,000 net barrels per day of oil equivalent from the Gulf by 2026.
This event aligns with Chevron&#8217;s focus on expanding its presence in the region.
Nicolas Terraz, president of Exploration &amp; Production at TotalEnergies added, "The start-up of Ballymore will increase TotalEnergies' production capacity in U.S. deepwater to more than 75,000 boe/d and contribute to the Company's targeted hydrocarbon production growth <a href="https://totalenergies.com/news/press-releases/united-states-first-oil-ballymore-offshore-field">of </a>over 3% in 2025"
This month, Chevron finalized a deal to sell a 70% stake&nbsp;in its East Texas natural gas assets to&nbsp;TG Natural Resources LLC&nbsp;(TGNR), an entity backed by&nbsp;Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.&nbsp;and&nbsp;Castleton Commodities International <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44583601/chevron-sells-70-stake-in-east-texas-gas-assets-for-525m" rel="noreferrer noopener">LLC</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44583601/chevron-sells-70-stake-in-east-texas-gas-assets-for-525m" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;(CCI), valued at $525 million</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to CVX via EA Series Trust Strive U.S. Energy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRLL#NYSE">DRLL</a>) and SPDR Select Sector Fund – Energy Select Sector (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>).
Price Action: CVX shares are down 0.78% at $136.80 premarket at the last check Monday.
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</ul>
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Large Cap

DRLL

Chevron & TotalEnergies Fire Up Ballymore: Deepwater Gulf Project Targeting 150 Million Barrels Over Life

Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) announced today that it started oil and natural gas production from the Ballymore subsea tieback in the deepwater Gulf of America. Ballymore, the latest in a series of Chevron projects to start up in the past year, represents another step towards the company's goal to produce 300,000 net barrels per day of oil equivalent from the Gulf in 2026. Ballymore is expected to produce up to 75,000 gross barrels of oil per day through three wells tied back three miles to the existing Chevron-operated Blind Faith facility.
"Ballymore is an example of how we are leveraging technology and driving efficiencies to help produce affordable, reliable energy from the deepwater Gulf of America, one of the lowest carbon intensity oil and gas producing basins in the world," said Brent Gros, vice president, Chevron Gulf of America. "Ballymore, which was completed on time and on budget, brings additional production online without building a new standalone offshore platform. This reduces our development costs and is expected to drive higher returns for shareholders."
Chevron is a leading leaseholder in the Gulf and continues to actively pursue opportunities for growth in the basin. Since midyear 2024, Chevron has started production from its industry-first Anchor project and non-operated Whale project and commenced water injection to boost output at its operated Tahiti and Jack/St. Malo facilities.

Chevron Announces It Has Started Oil Production From Ballymore Project. Project Expected To Produce 300K net Barrels Per Day Of Oil Equivalent In 2026

Wall Street saw a rebound in risk appetite on Thursday ahead of the long Easter weekend, as President Donald Trump signaled positive <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">momentum in trade negotiations.</a>
Speaking ahead of a scheduled meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Trump expressed strong confidence in reaching a trade agreement with the European Union. He also hinted at progress with China, stating, "We will make a good deal with China." 
Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent noted that trade talks with Japan are moving in a highly satisfactory direction.
By midday in New York, the S&amp;P 500 had climbed 0.9%, while the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.5%, recouping some losses after a 3% slide on Wednesday. The Dow Jones, however, slipped 0.9%, weighed down by a sharp 23% plunge in UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) after the company slashed its full-year earnings forecast.
Energy stocks led the day&#8217;s gains, buoyed by rising oil prices. Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) rallied 4.1%, while Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) advanced 3.5%.
Gold prices retreated nearly 1% after a strong multi-day rally, pressured by a firmer U.S. dollar and rising Treasury yields. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed six basis points to 4.34%.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) edged up 0.9% to $85,000.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h1>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg (%)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,884.35</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,323.43</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>18,357.77</td>
<td>0.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>39,441.72</td>
<td colspan="2">-0.6%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:55 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.8% to $530.09.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) fell 0.7% to $394.05.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.5% to $446.19.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) soared 1% to $186.67.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Energt&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 3.5%; the&nbsp;Health Care&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) lagged, down 0.1%.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
<ul>
<li>Eli Lilly Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) surged 16% after announcing that its oral GLP-1 receptor agonist, Orforglipron, successfully completed Phase 3 trials without requiring food or water restrictions.</li>
<li>Fidelity National Information Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>) jumped 9% after announcing a $13.5 billion deal to acquire Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPN#NYSE">GPN</a>)&#8217;s Issuer Solutions business. The move is aimed at bolstering FIS's fintech capabilities and is expected to generate over $125 million in annual revenue synergies. Shares of GPN tumbled 15%. </li>
<li>Companies reacting to earnings reports included American Express Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), up 0.5%; Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), up 1.9%; Charles Schwab Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>), up 2.7%; Marsh &amp; McLennan Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) down 3.3%; Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>), up 1.3%; State Street Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STT#NYSE">STT</a>), up 3.2%; KeyCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>), up 3.7% and Huntington Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBAN#NASDAQ">HBAN</a>), up 4%.</li>
<li>Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) rose 2% ahead of the earnings report, which is slated for release after the market close. </li>
</ul>
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Sector ETFs

Broad U.S. Equity ETFs

Economics

ETFs

$BTC

SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust

HBAN

NFLX

SCHW

Wall Street Rebounds, Eli Lilly Rallies, UnitedHealth Group Plummets: What's Driving Markets Thursday?

MTDR

Shares of energy stocks are up as oil prices rise amid US sanctions on Iran.

As <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44856008/china-dismisses-trumps-tariff-numbers-game-files-wto-complaint-talks-can-only-proceed-based-on-mutual-respect">US-China trade tensions</a> continue to escalate, Chinese refiners have cut their U.S. oil imports, while imports of Canadian crude have reached record highs
What happened: Imports of U.S. oil by China have plunged roughly 90% since 2023, falling from a peak of 29 million barrels per month to just 3 million, according to Vortexa Ltd. data, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-16/china-pivots-from-us-to-canada-for-more-oil-as-trade-war-worsens">reported</a> Bloomberg. In March, China imported 7.3 million barrels of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44855903/scott-bessent-warns-of-serious-risk-to-anyone-buying-iran-oil-crude-moves-up-us-futures-and-nikkei-post-modest-gains">crude</a> from Canada's Vancouver port.
This figure is expected to rise even more this month. This shift follows the completion of the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion (TMX) in late 2023, which added 590,000 barrels per day of export capacity and gave Alberta's landlocked oil sands direct access to Asian markets.
Why it matters: China's shift to Canadian oil highlights the larger impact of the<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44831287/trump-administration-imposes-up-to-245-tariff-on-chinese-imports-amid-intensifying-trade-battle"> current trade conflict</a> between the Donald Trump administration and Team Xi Jinping. For investors, the emergence of Canada as a key supplier to China signals a structural shift in North American oil fundamentals, with implications for companies such as Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., Cenovus Energy Inc., and U.S. majors like Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) and Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>).
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This move is also strategically significant for China's refineries, which gain from the comparatively inexpensive and dense oil available from Canada's oilsands. Wenran Jiang, president of the Canada-China Energy &amp; Environment Forum, stated, "Given the trade war, it's unlikely for China to import more <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/buybacks/25/04/44853647/northern-oil-and-gas-stock-climbs-on-q1-hedging-results-shareholder-return-update-what-you-need-to-know">US oil</a>."
Oil prices witnessed a rally on early Thursday, with Brent Crude Oil up 0.85%, now trading at $66.42 per barrel, and the WTI Futures up by 1.06%.
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Commodities

China Slashes US Oil Imports By 90% Amid Trump Tariffs, Turns To Canada Instead

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in CVX usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 34 extraordinary options activities for Chevron. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 41% leaning bullish and 52% bearish. Among these notable options, 17 are puts, totaling $1,283,216, and 17 are calls, amounting to $646,037.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $85.0 to $165.0 for Chevron over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Chevron options trades today is 1454.11 with a total volume of 6,558.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Chevron's big money trades within a strike price range of $85.0 to $165.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Chevron Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744830076_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.05</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$347.0K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td align="right">513</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.64</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$151.2K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">326</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$145.8K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td align="right">223</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$25.8</td>
<td>$25.75</td>
<td>$25.8</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$85.1K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$72.7K</td>
<td>299</td>
<td align="right">156</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Chevron</h3>
Chevron is an integrated energy company with exploration, production, and refining operations worldwide. It is the second-largest oil company in the United States with production of 3.1 million of barrels of oil equivalent a day, including 7.7 million cubic feet a day of natural gas and 1.8 million of barrels of liquids a day. Production activities take place in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Its refineries are in the US and Asia for total refining capacity of 1.8 million barrels of oil a day. Proven reserves at year-end 2023 stood at 11.1 billion barrels of oil equivalent, including 6.0 billion barrels of liquids and 30.4 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
In light of the recent options history for Chevron, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Chevron Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 5,390,216, with CVX's price up by 1.03%, positioned at $135.93.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 16 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Chevron</h3>
Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $167.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Overweight rating on Chevron, maintaining a target price of $173. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Buy rating on Chevron, maintaining a target price of $185. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Scotiabank downgraded its rating to Sector Perform, setting a price target of $143. 
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Chevron's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

It&#8217;s been a week since the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) jumped 5.39% by afternoon in a surprise midday rally, up from an intraday low of $23.88 to a high of $25.79, before closing further up at $25.87. The price has remained elevated, albeit 1.7% lower than last Wednesday.
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The spike, which caught traders off guard after a relatively quiet morning of April 9, suggested a potential surge of institutional buying or tactical reallocations—possibly tied to rebalancing or changing interest rate expectations.
While the specific volume figures have not yet been validated, the distinctive price action was noteworthy, particularly relative to key benchmarks such as the S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), both of which also had positive momentum that day. Neither one, however, even came close to SCHD&#8217;s stunning percentage increase.
Market observers suspect this action could be indicative of a wider value and dividend-rich stock rotation, as inflationary anxiety and interest rate uncertainty drive investors onto firmer ground. With mega-cap growth leaders such as Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Meta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) experiencing double-digit intraday gains, sentiment among ETFs was positive. However, SCHD&#8217;s strength could also be an indicator of something more profound: a reversion to fundamentals.
A Decade Of Discipline: Why SCHD Matters Now
While Wall Street weathers yet another round of tariff-induced volatility, investors yearn for consistency. Boasting a 3.96% SEC 30-day <a href="https://www.schwabassetmanagement.com/products/schd">yield</a>, dividend <a href="https://stockanalysis.com/etf/schd/history/">yield </a>of 4.09%, a sub-0.06% expense ratio, and a long-term value-oriented approach, SCHD has quietly established itself as a steady performer in trying times.
Following the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index, SCHD filters for U.S. stocks with 10 or more years of unbroken dividend growth, sorting them by financial stability, cash flow health, return on equity and dividend track record. The outcome? A concentrated portfolio of dividend champions such as Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) and Altria (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>)—names that have performed better than broader benchmarks through previous crises, including the 2008 meltdown.
Structure Built For Stability
SCHD&#8217;s durability is supported by its diversified strategy. Diversified over 103 holdings in seven sectors—financials (19%), healthcare (17%) and consumer staples (14%), the ETF is sector-diversified while remaining underweight in tech, which overhangs competitors such as the S&amp;P 500, where tech companies alone constitute almost 30%.
This conservative bias translates to a lower beta of 0.81 (a beta of less than 1 means lower vulnerability to volatility) and less downside risk. During previous downturns, staples sectors fell only 20% versus 30%+ declines in tech-heavy indexes, according to Money Morning. When Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) fell 17% earlier this year, SCHD remained steadfast, thanks to its sector capping (no sector >25%) and single-stock exposure limits (no stock >4%).
What&#8217;s Next?
SCHD&#8217;s performance will be shaped by the prospects of its current holdings. Among those with high upside potential are:
Inter Parfums (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPAR#NASDAQ">IPAR</a>)
Murphy Oil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUR#NYSE">MUR</a>)
Kforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KFRC#NYSE">KFRC</a>)
Conversely, some caution is perhaps justified with:
CNA Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNA#NYSE">CNA</a>)
The Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>)
Watsco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSO#NYSE">WSO</a>)
Bottom Line
SCHD doesn&#8217;t pursue hype; it accumulates quietly through consistency. With $65.6 billion in assets and a 53% 5-year total return, it continues to provide a compelling combination of income, value and stability. Its dividend payout ratio of 61.07% and its 16.67% dividend raise last year highlight the fund&#8217;s power of income.
In a world where sentiment and speculation wildly fluctuate, SCHD is a north star for long-term investors because it provides not just peace of mind but reliable outcomes.
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Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Chevron, Lowers Price Target to $173

Brent crude prices rose over the $65-per-barrel level on Monday before retreating slightly, supported by changing geopolitical currents and guarded optimism in the equity markets. The rally in Brent crude, triggered by renewed US-Iran diplomacy and a partial lull in trade war hostilities, brought <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">energy-themed ETFs</a> back into focus, despite lingering concerns about oversupply and weakening global demand.
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Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)
The broadest energy equity benchmark in the U.S., XLE, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/oil">picked up steam as oil rose</a>. With heavyweights like ExxonMobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) and Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) in its portfolio, the fund reflects crude benchmarks. Its exposure to oil majors with strong dividend yields also makes it a popular bet during periods of geopolitical realignment — such as the Oman negotiations that could remake Gulf oil diplomacy.
iShares U.S. Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEO#BATS">IEO</a>)
IEO targets exploration and production companies — the most oil-price-sensitive sub-sector. The slight rebound in Brent, driven by the White House&#8217;s brief reprieve from tariffs on technology products and optimism for resumed Middle East diplomacy, has lent new life to small- and mid-cap E&amp;P stocks. ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) is one of its top holdings. However, the rally might be fleeting, with OPEC lowering its growth and lowering demand projections for oil consumption. Reuters reported that OPEC has lowered its world economic growth forecast this year to 3.0% from 3.1% and cut next year&#8217;s to 3.1% from 3.2%. 
SPDR S&amp;P Oil &amp; Gas Equipment &amp; Services ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XES#NYSE">XES</a>)
Oilfield service companies, like those held in XES, are often the last to reap the benefits of higher prices because of capital spending cycles. The shock OPEC+ cut to accelerate output recovery might trigger upstream activity, indirectly benefiting service providers like Tidewater Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDW#NYSE">TDW</a>) and Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIG#NYSE">RIG</a>), one of this fund&#8217;s top holdings.
A Diplomatic Thaw
The weekend witnessed a thaw in US-Iran<a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/oil-steady-trump-tariff-reprieve-223603774.html"> relations as senior officials</a> from both countries held talks in Oman — the first senior-level meeting since 2022. While information is still limited, the tone of the conversation was said to be &#8220;constructive,&#8221; hinting at a possible blueprint to restart stalled talks on Tehran&#8217;s nuclear program. The two sides committed to another meeting, injecting new optimism into a region long influenced by volatility and oil market instability.
Though a long-term deal is far from certain, even the potential for diplomatic breakthrough has moderated concerns about supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz — a critical chokepoint for global oil flows. Meanwhile, it also raised questions about whether Iranian crude oil might return to the market in significant quantities, making an already tenuous supply-demand balance even more complicated.
The Bigger Picture
The oil price rally, though propelled by newsworthy catalysts such as tariff delays and diplomatic talks, is confronted with structural headwinds. Nevertheless, ETF investors seem to be content to ride the volatility, particularly with equities mounting a parallel rebound and safe-haven assets lagging.
Investors are now focusing keenly on rig count trends and Q2 CapEx releases to assess the real-world effect of the Brent bounce. According to recent data by the Energy Information Administration, Baker Hughes found that for the week ending April 1, the natural gas rig count dropped to 96 rigs from 103 rigs in the prior week. Typically, lower rigs mean tightened supply, which in turn means upward pressure on oil prices.
On the other hand, banks slashed their price forecasts, with JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. now seeing Brent at $66 this year and Goldman Sachs expecting an average of $63, as the crude market continues to be poised to encounter substantial surpluses.
While the geopolitical board game is still unfolding, energy ETFs are an on-again, off-again — albeit volatile — strategy on oil&#8217;s journey through 2025. 
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Crude oil prices have come under pressure from ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China, which have cast uncertainty over global growth and fuel demand. Last week, Energy Secretary Chris Wright spoke positively about the oil and shale industry despite the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44667862/oil-crashes-to-60-per-barrel-as-recession-fears-grow">steep drop in prices.</a> 
What to Know: Wright, a former CEO of Liberty Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBRT#NYSE">LBRT</a>) with firsthand experience in the shale sector, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/11/us-energy-secretary-bullish-on-shale-despite-plunging-oil-prices-.html">told</a> CNBC in an interview that he remains optimistic about the industry&#8217;s ability to adapt and prosper. 
"The U.S. shale industry is going to survive and thrive," Wright said.
"But of course, investment decisions are going to be tailored if prices stay this low for a long period of time. But I'm quite bullish on the U.S. industry," he added.&nbsp;
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Crude oil prices are down nearly 27% in 2025, trading below the key $65 per barrel threshold identified by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas as the break-even point for Permian Basin operators like Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) and Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>). 
Still, Wright highlighted the oil industry's ability to innovate and referenced the 2014–2016 downturn when shale production surged amid weak demand.&nbsp;
"In 2015 and 2016 oil prices twice hit $28, and what happened? What did the U.S. shale industry do in that time — innovate, get smarter, drive their costs down, and that's what's happening right now," Wright said.
What Else: Energy analysts at Goldman Sachs recently reduced their oil forecasts for December 2025 to $62 per barrel for Brent and $58 for WTI, with additional downside expected in 2026. The analysts noted GDP downgrades and forecasts of a "stagnating" U.S. economy.&nbsp;
Adding to the pressure on oil prices, OPEC+ oil producers recently announced a massive production increase to 411,000 barrels per day next month. Meanwhile, the group <a href="https://www.opec.org/monthly-oil-market-report.html">cut its</a> 2025–26 global oil demand growth forecast on Monday by 100,000 barrels per day due to slower growth resulting from Trump's tariffs. 
OPEC said it expects 1.3 million barrels per day growth each year, still above estimates from others like the EIA of 900,000 and Goldman Sachs estimate of 500,000.&nbsp;
The United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>), which tracks the daily price movements of light, sweet crude oil, was up 0.43% at the time of publication on Monday. 
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