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Hess is an independent oil and gas producer with key assets in the Bakken Shale, Guyana, the Gulf of Mexico, and Southeast Asia. At the end of 2024, the company reported net proved reserves of 1.44 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Net production averaged 481 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2024, at a ratio of 79% oil and natural gas liquids and 21% natural gas.

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Across the recent three months, 4 analysts have shared their insights on Hess (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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</thead>
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<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $181.75, a high estimate of $193.00, and a low estimate of $163.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 11.16% from the previous average price target of $163.50.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739469636_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
A clear picture of Hess's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$186.00</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
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<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$193.00</td>
<td>$151.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>Scott Gruber</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$163.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$173.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Hess. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Hess compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Hess's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Hess's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HES/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Hess analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Hess</h2>
Hess is an independent oil and gas producer with key assets in the Bakken Shale, Guyana, the Gulf of Mexico, and Southeast Asia. At the end of 2024, the company reported net proved reserves of 1.44 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Net production averaged 481 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2024, at a ratio of 79% oil and natural gas liquids and 21% natural gas.
<h3>Financial Insights: Hess</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Hess showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 0.09% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Energy sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Hess's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 16.97% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Hess's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 4.92%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Hess's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.05% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.84.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Forecasting The Future: 4 Analyst Projections For Hess

UBS analyst Josh Silverstein maintains Hess (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $185 to $186.

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Shares of oil and gas companies are trading lower as investors evaluate the February 1st tariff deadline for Mexico, Canada and China.

Caution dominates Wednesday's midday trading session in New York as investors anxiously await the Federal Open Market Committee decision <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates">at 2 p.m. ET</a>.
The Fed is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.25%-4.5%. Market participants remain highly focused on any signals from Fed Chair Jerome Powell regarding the path forward for rate cuts.
The December meeting delivered a shock to markets, with Powell adopting a more hawkish tone than anticipated, suggesting that interest rates have moved closer to a neutral zone.
This FOMC meeting is also the first since Donald Trump's administration took office, fueling speculation over whether Powell will address questions about the president's pledge to &#8220;lower interest rates immediately.&#8221;
Major equity indices are little changed, with tech stocks under slight pressure as Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) fell 5%, weighing on the sector. Tech titans Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>) and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) will report earnings after the close, with investors awaiting management clarity over the DeepSeek AI competitive threat.
Among sectors, financial stocks — tracked by the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) — hit fresh record highs, while communication services are on pace for their eighth consecutive session of gains.
The dollar and Treasury yields remain mostly flat ahead of the Fed's announcement. Commodities are mixed, with gold and oil down 0.4% and 0.9%, respectively, while silver and copper rise 1.2% and 1.1%.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;is flat at $448.62.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) edged 0.2% lower to $520.88.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) is flat at $226.81.</li>
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<li>Other stocks reacting to company earnings include Starbucks Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NYSE">SBUX</a>), up 6.7%, Chubb Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CB#NYSE">CB</a>), up 3%, F5 Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>), up 13%, ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) up 3.6%, Danaher Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHR#NYSE">DHR</a>), down 9%, The Progressive Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>), up 1.4%, Automatic Data Processing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>), up 2.9%, General Dynamics Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>), down 3.2%, Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSC#NYSE">NSC</a>), up 3.1%, MSCI Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSCI#NYSE">MSCI</a>), down 3.9%, Nasdaq Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>), up 0.9%, Hess Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>), up 0.6% and Teva Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEVA#NYSE">TEVA</a>), down 13.8%. </li>
<li>Major companies reporting earnings after the close other than Microsoft and Meta include Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), ServiceNow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>), International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), Raymond James Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>), Ameriprise Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMP#NYSE">AMP</a>), Waste Management Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>) and Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>). </li>
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Hess Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>) shares are rising premarket on Wednesday after the company reported fourth-quarter sales of $3.19 billion, beating the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b43299268/hess-reports-estimated-results-for-the-fourth-quarter-of-2024" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of&nbsp;$2.87 billion</a>.
Exploration and Production (E&amp;P) net production rose to 495,000 boepd in the fourth quarter of 2024 from 418,000 boepd a year ago quarter, led by higher production in Guyana and the Bakken.
Notably, net production from Bakken rose 7% year-over-year (Y/Y) to 208,000 boepd and Guyana increased 52% Y/Y to 195,000 barrels of oil per day (bopd) in the quarter.
Cash operating costs (including operating costs and expenses, production and severance taxes, and E&amp;P general and administrative expenses) stood at $12.95 per boe in the fourth quarter of 2024 vs. $13.29 per boe in the prior-year quarter.
Adj EPS of&nbsp;$1.76&nbsp;exceeded<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener"> the consensus of $1.48</a>.
As of December 31, 2024, oil and gas proved reserves stood at 1.44 billion boe, and net proved reserve additions and revisions in 2024 totaled 247 million boe, primarily from Guyana and the Bakken.
The company replaced 138% of its 2024 production at a finding and development cost of $19.67 per boe.
E&amp;P capital and exploratory expenditures came in at $1.677 billion in the quarter, including the purchases of the Liza Destiny and Prosperity FPSOs for about $635 million.
As of December 31, 2024, excluding the Midstream segment, Hess had cash and cash equivalents of $1.2 billion and debt and finance lease obligations of $5.3 billion.&nbsp;
Outlook: In the first quarter of 2025, the company expects E&amp;P net production of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">465,000 boepd-475,000 boepd</a>.
The guidance reflects planned maintenance, reduced tax barrels in Guyana, and the effects of winter weather in the Bakken.
The company expects E&amp;P capital and exploratory expenditures of around $4.5 billion in 2025, which includes capitalized interest of about $240 million.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Invesco S&amp;P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSPG#NYSE">RSPG</a>) and iShares U.S. Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEO#BATS">IEO</a>).
Price Action: HES shares are up 1.34% at $146.99 premarket at the last check Wednesday.
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CORRECTION: Hess Q4 2024 Adj EPS $1.76 Beats $1.48 Estimate, Sales $3.19B Beat $2.87B Estimate

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• Blue Foundry (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLFY#NASDAQ">BLFY</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.17 per share on revenue of $10.02 million. 
• Avnet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVT#NASDAQ">AVT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.88 per share on revenue of $5.56 billion. 
• Coda Octopus Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CODA#NASDAQ">CODA</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $5.27 million. 
• Norfolk Southern (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSC#NYSE">NSC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.97 per share on revenue of $3.03 billion. 
• Extreme Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXTR#NASDAQ">EXTR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.18 per share on revenue of $278.05 million. 
• Group 1 Automotive (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPI#NYSE">GPI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $9.09 per share on revenue of $5.21 billion. 
• Brinker International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.11 per share on revenue of $1.12 billion. 
• Silgan Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLGN#NYSE">SLGN</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.83 per share on revenue of $1.40 billion. 
• VF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.33 per share on revenue of $2.75 billion. 
• Hess (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.50 per share on revenue of $3.05 billion. 
• Navient (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NAVI#NASDAQ">NAVI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.26 per share on revenue of $136.80 million. 
• Nasdaq (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.75 per share on revenue of $1.22 billion. 
• CGI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIB#NYSE">GIB</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.40 per share on revenue of $2.64 billion. 
• Prosperity Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PB#NYSE">PB</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.33 per share on revenue of $303.21 million. 
• Progressive (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $3.56 per share on revenue of $18.76 billion. 
• General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $4.23 per share on revenue of $13.21 billion. 
• Applied Industrial Techs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.21 per share on revenue of $1.08 billion. 
• T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.30 per share on revenue of $21.37 billion. 
• Corning (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $3.76 billion. 
• Lennox Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LII#NYSE">LII</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $4.14 per share on revenue of $1.23 billion. 
• M/I Homes (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHO#NYSE">MHO</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $4.83 per share on revenue of $1.17 billion. 
• Danaher (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHR#NYSE">DHR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.15 per share on revenue of $6.39 billion. 
• Scotts Miracle Gro (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMG#NYSE">SMG</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $1.23 per share on revenue of $392.29 million. 
• Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.30 per share on revenue of $4.97 billion. 
• ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $6.71 per share on revenue of $9.02 billion. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Whirlpool (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $4.31 per share on revenue of $4.23 billion. 
• Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.58 per share on revenue of $2.91 billion. 
• John B Sanfilippo &amp; Son (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBSS#NASDAQ">JBSS</a>) is likely to report earnings for its second quarter. 
• Wolfspeed (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOLF#NYSE">WOLF</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $1.00 per share on revenue of $179.89 million. 
• Robert Half (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RHI#NYSE">RHI</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $1.39 billion. 
• Bassett Furniture Indus (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSET#NASDAQ">BSET</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.01 per share on revenue of $82.97 million. 
• Two Harbors Inv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWO#NYSE">TWO</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.37 per share on revenue of $-21 million. 
• Tetra Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTEK#NASDAQ">TTEK</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.33 per share on revenue of $1.10 billion. 
• Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.76 per share on revenue of $27.12 billion. 
• Teradyne (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TER#NASDAQ">TER</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.91 per share on revenue of $740.91 million. 
• Washington Trust Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WASH#NASDAQ">WASH</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.58 per share on revenue of $48.36 million. 
• Waste Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.79 per share on revenue of $5.90 billion. 
• Meritage Homes (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTH#NYSE">MTH</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.10 per share on revenue of $1.57 billion. 
• Western Digital (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.84 per share on revenue of $4.26 billion. 
• First Interstate BancSys (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIBK#NASDAQ">FIBK</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.46 per share on revenue of $251.46 million. 
• Benchmark Electronics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHE#NYSE">BHE</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $660.00 million. 
• United Rentals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $11.71 per share on revenue of $3.94 billion. 
• Landstar System (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LSTR#NASDAQ">LSTR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.34 per share on revenue of $1.20 billion. 
• Lam Research (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.88 per share on revenue of $4.32 billion. 
• High Tide (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HITI#NASDAQ">HITI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.02 per share on revenue of $99.08 million. 
• Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $3.12 per share on revenue of $68.86 billion. 
• Liberty Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBRT#NYSE">LBRT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.15 per share on revenue of $994.31 million. 
• Methanex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MEOH#NASDAQ">MEOH</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.07 per share on revenue of $994.61 million. 
• Annaly Capital Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NLY#NYSE">NLY</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.66 per share on revenue of $1.26 billion. 
• Hawkins (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWKN#NASDAQ">HWKN</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.92 per share on revenue of $219.22 million. 
• Levi Strauss (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEVI#NYSE">LEVI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.48 per share on revenue of $1.73 billion. 
• Ameriprise Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMP#NYSE">AMP</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $9.19 per share on revenue of $4.47 billion. 
• Ethan Allen Interiors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETD#NYSE">ETD</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.61 per share on revenue of $160.60 million. 
• Selective Insurance Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIGI#NASDAQ">SIGI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.01 per share on revenue of $1.27 billion. 
• ServiceNow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $3.65 per share on revenue of $2.96 billion. 
• SEI Inv (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEIC#NASDAQ">SEIC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.20 per share on revenue of $555.43 million. 
• Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLB#NYSE">DLB</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.05 per share on revenue of $346.15 million. 
• Celestica (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLS#NYSE">CLS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.04 per share on revenue of $2.51 billion. 
• Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $6.73 per share on revenue of $46.98 billion. 
• Raymond James Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.66 per share on revenue of $3.47 billion. 
• National Fuel Gas (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFG#NYSE">NFG</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.53 per share on revenue of $615.17 million. 
• MaxLinear (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MXL#NASDAQ">MXL</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.13 per share on revenue of $90.00 million. 
• Brookline Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRKL#NASDAQ">BRKL</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.24 per share on revenue of $90.68 million. 
• Canadian Pacific Kansas (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CP#NYSE">CP</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.27 per share on revenue of $3.96 billion. 
• IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $3.79 per share on revenue of $17.60 billion. 
• Bridgewater Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWB#NASDAQ">BWB</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.24 per share on revenue of $27.65 million. 
• Axis Capital Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXS#NYSE">AXS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.53 per share on revenue of $1.33 billion. 
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHRW#NASDAQ">CHRW</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.11 per share on revenue of $4.43 billion. 
• Core Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLB#NYSE">CLB</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.21 per share on revenue of $133.59 million. 
• Calix (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALX#NYSE">CALX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.07 per share on revenue of $203.91 million. 
• Cimpress (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMPR#NASDAQ">CMPR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.38 per share on revenue of $968.96 million. 
• Century Communities (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCS#NYSE">CCS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $3.18 per share on revenue of $1.28 billion. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Editor&#8217;s note: This story has been updated to correct language around a report on U.S. sanctions on Russia to state that President-elect Donald Trump&#8217;s economic team is considering either easing or increasing sanctions. 
The U.S. energy sector kicked off 2025 with a strong rally, outperforming all other sectors as crude prices soared and investors bet on a deregulatory shift under the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/42383725/trump-administrations-deregulation-efforts-to-lift-energy-oil-and-gas-sectors-ai-frenzy-to-aid-faang-stocks-and-nvidia-says-fintech-insider">incoming Donald Trump administration</a>.
What Happened: The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) has surged more than 8% in the first half of January. That&#8217;s well ahead of any other sector. Industrials, the next-best performer, are up just 3.7% over the same period.
Rising oil prices fuel the rally; crude topped $80 per barrel this week. Meanwhile, fresh U.S. sanctions on Russia and a larger-than-expected draw in domestic stockpiles stoke supply concerns.
The Biden administration's latest sanctions, imposed on Jan. 10, target Russian oil producers Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegaz, as well as more than 160 tankers, tightening restrictions on Moscow's energy revenues. The move adds to existing supply constraints, and some analysts see more pressure ahead.
If Russian flows tighten further and sanctions on Iran and Venezuela intensify, oil prices could climb <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/42965857/oil-could-hit-90-goldman-sachs-says-trump-may-not-ease-sanctions-on-russia">toward $90 per barrel.</a> That&#8217;s according to Goldman Sachs commodity strategist Daan Struyven.
Adding to the uncertainty, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-16/trump-team-readies-oil-sanctions-plan-for-russia-deal-iran-squeeze?sref=TBDibEcD">Bloomberg</a> reported Thursday that Trump's economic team is weighing two options: easing or increasing sanctions as leverage with Russia, aiming to push Moscow toward negotiations over the war in Ukraine.
Trump has hinted at a potential meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, fueling speculation over how U.S. policy—and global energy markets—could change in the months ahead.
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Why It Matters: Within the oil majors, Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) has been the standout performer, gaining nearly 10% since the start of the year, while Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) has added 3%.
In a note shared Thursday, Goldman Sachs analyst Neil Mehta expects a "constructive setup" for Chevron heading into 2025. He cites an expected production and free cash flow boost from its Tengiz operations, strong shareholder returns—projected at around 10% annually through dividends and buybacks—and improving operational execution.
Investors are also watching for updates on Chevron's acquisition of Hess Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>), particularly the ongoing arbitration process. 
Goldman Sachs doesn't take a stance on the outcome. Yet, Chevron management projects a resolution by the third quarter of 2025. Speaking at the Energy, CleanTech &amp; Utilities Conference last week, company executives expressed confidence in Hess' position and hinted at progress on regulatory approvals and integration planning.
Chevron shares have been on a tear. They hit a one-month high this week and could extend their winning streak to seven straight sessions on Thursday.
The company is set to report fourth-quarter earnings on Jan. 31, with Wall Street expecting earnings per share of $2.22 on revenue of $47.28 billion, according to <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent011625&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a> data. A year ago, Chevron posted EPS of $3.45 on revenue of $50.67 billion.
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Macro Economic Events

US Energy Sector Enjoys Strong Start To 2025, Analysts Eye 'Constructive Setup' For Chevron (CORRECTED)

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Shares of oil-related companies are trading higher amid new U.S. sanctions towards Russia's energy supply chain.

President-elect Donald Trump spotlighted artificial intelligence and drilling expansion as pillars of his economic vision Tuesday, pledging to foster AI-driven innovation while slashing energy<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/regulations"> costs through expanded deregulation.</a>
During a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, Trump outlined plans to accelerate America's leadership in artificial intelligence by supporting private investments in data centers and energy infrastructure.
"A lot of people don&#8217;t realize that AI is going to be a big thing but you'll need double the electricity at least that we have right now," Trump said, hinting at the plan to markedly raise U.S. energy production to meet fast-growing AI demands.
He indicated that expanding access to oil and gas is critical to keeping energy costs low and powering future industry.
Calling Biden's offshore drilling ban "a crime" against America's economic potential, Trump pledged to overturn the policy immediately upon taking office. "We're going to be drilling, and energy costs are going to come way down," he said.
According to Trump, reversing Biden&#8217;s offshore drilling ban would unlock 625 million acres of offshore reserves valued at $50 to $60 trillion.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Trump Pledges Faster Permits</h1>
Trump contrasted the U.S. permitting delays with China's rapid expansion of energy infrastructure, which he said is fueling its artificial intelligence sector. 
He called out the U.S. permitting system as a major barrier to economic progress, particularly in the energy sector.
"China is already building massive electric facilities, and you know how they're being fired up? With coal," Trump said. 
The tycoon pledged to streamline environmental permitting for large-scale projects, promising expedited reviews for companies investing $1 billion or more in the U.S. economy. 
"We're going to move them quickly through the environmental process," Trump said, referencing delays that have sometimes lasted more than a decade. 
"I've seen plants in Louisiana where I got it approved in literally a week after they spent 14 and a half years trying to get it done."
Trump framed this regulatory overhaul as essential for keeping America competitive, particularly in energy and artificial intelligence. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h1>
U.S. oil and gas stocks outperformed on Tuesday, with the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) up by 1%, yet trimming session gains in afternoon trading.
The broader energy sector&#8217;s price action showed little sign of bullish momentum after Trump&#8217;s remarks.
Among individual names, Devon Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) gained 2.8%, Texas Pacific Land Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPL#NYSE">TPL</a>) rose 2.7%, and Hess Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>) advanced 2%, leading the pack of Tuesday&#8217;s top-performing, large-cap energy stocks.
The technology-heavy AI sector lagged significantly, with the Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NYSE">AIQ</a>) closing nearly 2% lower. The decline in AI sector came as NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) tumbled 6% and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) fell 4.1%.
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Trump Vows To Power AI Boom With Expanded Oil Drilling: 'Need Double The Electricity At Least That We Have Right Now'

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Hess CEO John Hess Says Co Met Or Beat Guidance On Production In 2024; Beat Consensus On Financials For FY24

The year 2024 saw the U.S. stock market make new records, with major indices breaching key milestones. While many stocks witnessed a stellar rally this year, analysts still expect some blue-chip equities to rise further as they forecast a better return potential.
Dow&#8217;s Performance In 2024
The Dow Jones Industrial Average index hit a record eight 1,000-point milestones this year. It started the year around the 37,000 level and breached the 45,000 level at the beginning of December. It took only seven trading days for the index to go from 44,000 to 45,000, the second fastest 1,000-point milestone ever.
Following that the index also saw one of its longest 10-day losing streak, the first ever since 1974. These 10 days of underperformance stems from a confluence of factors. 
The Dow doesn&#8217;t include all &#8220;Magnificent 7&#8221; stocks like Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>). The recent inclusion of Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) in the Dow has also pulled the index down because of the stock&#8217;s underperformance.
Dow&#8217;s constituent UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) has experienced a substantial decline this month following the tragedy with its CEO&#8217;s shooting. Moreover, in essence, the Dow&#8217;s historical advantage of its price-weighted indexing has become a significant disadvantage in today&#8217;s market. This is because, unlike market capitalization-weighted indices, higher-priced stocks have more weight in the calculation of a price-weighted index.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Dow Jones Stocks With The Best And Worst Return Potential</h4>
Analysts still expect that a group of stocks led by Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), UnitedHealth and Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>) within the Dow will rise even more, according to estimates compiled by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com">Benzinga</a>. Others on the list are the Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), Chevron Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) and Merck &amp; Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>).
To be sure, analysts keep updating their forecasts based on company performance and may change their estimates as the new earnings season begins.
Selection Criteria:
<ul>
<li>The thirty blue-chip stocks in Down Jones.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The highest and lowest return potential is based on the average 12-month target prices from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.</li>
</ul>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Companies</td>
<td>M-Cap</td>
<td>Highest PT ($/Share)</td>
<td>Lowest PT ($/Share)</td>
<td>Consensus PT ($/Share)</td>
<td>Upside/Downside Potential</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>)</td>
<td>176.73B</td>
<td>515</td>
<td>174</td>
<td>331.35</td>
<td>31.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>)</td>
<td>460.26B</td>
<td>675</td>
<td>460</td>
<td>608.16</td>
<td>28.95%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>)</td>
<td>86.71B</td>
<td>450</td>
<td>249</td>
<td>371.19</td>
<td>24.08%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>2,365.04B</td>
<td>290</td>
<td>197</td>
<td>247.05</td>
<td>23.82%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>)</td>
<td>347.83B</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>168</td>
<td>22.41%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chevron Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>)</td>
<td>256.71B</td>
<td>212</td>
<td>160</td>
<td>179.36</td>
<td>21.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Merck &amp; Co Inc (NYSE: MRK</td>
<td>248.03B</td>
<td>155</td>
<td>104</td>
<td>126.24</td>
<td>20.76%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Salesforce Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crm#NYSE">CRM</a>)</td>
<td>328.87B</td>
<td>450</td>
<td>236</td>
<td>378.52</td>
<td>20.60%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>3,246.07B</td>
<td>600</td>
<td>465</td>
<td>508</td>
<td>18.21%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>)</td>
<td>622.63B</td>
<td>375</td>
<td>252</td>
<td>318.42</td>
<td>17.69%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: Benzinga.com (Data as of Dec. 22, 2024)</figcaption></figure>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Caterpillar Inc</h3>
<ul>
<li>Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) has the highest return potential of 31.68% among the Dow Jones constituents.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The 28 analysts tracking the company have a consensus price target of $331.35 per share, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAT/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Truist Securities&#8217; Jamie Cook raised the price target from $454 to $471 per share on Dec. 19, 2024 as he expects significant investments in infrastructure, likely driven by government initiatives and private sector projects to fuel demand for Caterpillar&#8217;s equipment.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Citigroup analyst Kyle Menges maintained a &#8216;buy&#8217; rating on the company and raised the price target from $435 to $460 apiece on Dec. 9, 2024.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>On Dec. 9, JPMorgan analyst Tami Zakaria also reaffirmed her bullish stance on Caterpillar, maintaining a &#8216;buy&#8217; rating on the stock. Concurrently, she raised the firm&#8217;s price target for Caterpillar from $500 to $515 per share.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">UnitedHealth Group</h3>
<ul>
<li>UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) has the second highest return potential of 28.95% among the Dow Jones constituents.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The 26 analysts tracking the company have a consensus price target of $331.35 per share, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNH/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Oppenheimer raised its price target to $640 from $610 apiece on Dec.6, 2024. The primary reason for the price target increase is that the Oppenheimer analyst is updating their financial model. This update appears to be based solely on the publicly available information disclosed by UnitedHealth in their 8-K filing.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Stephens &amp; Co raised its target price to $675 from $605 per share on Dec. 5, 2024, after conducting a detailed review of the 2025 guidance metrics that UnitedHealth had shared before the fatal shooting of CEO Brian Thompson that led to the cancellation of their investor conference.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Deutsche Bank also increased its target from $595 to $625 apiece as it believes investor positioning into the event is mostly neutral to positive, with almost no one expecting a negative revision versus the third quarter outlook.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Sherwin-Williams Company</h3>
<ul>
<li>Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>) has a return potential of 24.08% going into 2025.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>A consensus price target of $371.19 per share was maintained by 25 analysts that track the company, as per <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SHW/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Greg Melich from Evercore ISI raised the price target of the Ohio-based paints, coatings and related products manufacturer to $420 from $400 per share on Nov. 7, 2024.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>RBC Capital&#8217;s Arun Viswanathan lowered his target on the company from $455 to $446 per share on Oct. 24, 2024. While acknowledging that third-quarter results might not have met investor expectations, Viswanathan emphasized the company&#8217;s potential for market share gains and the positive impact of its upcoming price increase scheduled for January 2025.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Citigroup adjusted its price target from $430 to $420 apiece on Oct. 24 as it anticipates choppy demand in the first half of 2025, which could hinder the rapid pass-through of interest rate cuts.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Amazon.com Inc</h3>
<ul>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) has a return potential of 23.82% going into 2025.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>A consensus price target of $247.05 per share was maintained by 39 analysts that track the company, as per <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Tigress Financial&#8217;s Ivan Feinseth umped is price target from $245 to $290 apiece on Dec.20, 2024 as it believes Amazon is well-positioned for continued success, driven by robust retail trends, effective utilization of generative AI and its fulfillment network, and the strategic integration of AI across its entire business.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The expectations of strong long-term growth driven by operational efficiency and sustained momentum across its business segments led Bernstein to raise its target price from $235 to $265 per share on Dec. 18, 2024.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>According to JPMorgan analyst Douglas Anmuth, Amazon is a best idea for 2025, and confidence in AWS growth in the months to come is a major reason for that. He raised its target price from $250 to $280 apiece on Dec. 18, 2024.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Johnson &amp; Johnson</h3>
<ul>
<li>Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) has the fifth highest return potential in Dow of 22.41% going into 2025.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The 21 analysts tracking the company have a consensus price target of $168 apiece, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JNJ/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Citigroup&#8217;s Joanne Wuensch lowered Johnson &amp; Johnson&#8217;s price target from $185 to $175 per share while maintaining a &#8216;buy&#8217; rating on Dec. 11, 2024.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>BofA Securities reinstated coverage of Johnson &amp; Johnson with a &#8216;neutral&#8217; rating and a $166 price target on Dec. 10, 2024. BofA notes that J&amp;J&#8217;s current valuation premium to peers may limit upside potential. However, the analyst acknowledges a &#8220;fairly interesting&#8221; pipeline and anticipates that resolving the talc litigation in 2025 would be beneficial. This analysis was part of BofA&#8217;s broader coverage initiation of 11 large-cap U.S. pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Wolfe Research analyst Alexandria Hammond commenced coverage of Johnson &amp; Johnson with an &#8216;outperform&#8217; recommendation and established a price target of $190 per share on Nov. 15, 2024</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chevron Corporation</h3>
<ul>
<li>Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) has a return potential of 21.42% going into 2025.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The 24 analysts tracking the company have a consensus price target of $179.36 apiece, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CVX/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Ryan Todd reduced his price target on the company from $184 to $173 per share on Dec. 19, 2024, while maintaining a &#8216;buy&#8217; rating. Piper Sandler suggests the valuation gap between Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) and Chevron implies a probability of over 65% of the Hess Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>) deal failing out. This scenario presents a potential 15%-25% upside, while a successful deal offers a 5%-10% downside ahead of the upcoming arbitration.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Despite this deal uncertainty, Piper expects Chevron to deliver strong portfolio performance in 2025, driven by project starts and controlled capital expenditures. This is projected to result in a significant free cash flow increase of $6-$7 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Roger Read raised his target price from $171 to $188 apiece on Dec. 9, 2024</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Truist Securities raised its price target on Chevron to $160 from $155 while maintaining a &#8216;hold&#8217; rating, on Dec. 6, 2024. The analyst highlights Chevron&#8217;s significant inventory, including ample royalties, and expects improved capital efficiency to drive a cash flow inflection in the coming year.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Merck &amp; Co Inc</h3>
<ul>
<li>Merck &amp; Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) has the seventh highest return potential in Dow of 20.76% going into 2025.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The 27 analysts tracking the company have a consensus price target of $126.24 apiece, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MRK/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>BMO Capital Markets downgraded Merck to &#8216;market perform&#8217; from &#8216;outperform&#8217; lowering the price target from $136 to $105 apiece, on Dec. 20, 2024. The downgrade reflects concerns about the company&#8217;s Gardasil franchise in China and the potential revenue gap as Keytruda faces increased competition from biosimilars and generic drugs.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Tim Anderson from BofA Securities maintains his bullish stance on Merck with a &#8216;buy&#8217; rating, while adjusting the price target downward to $121 from $127 per share, on Dec. 10, 2024.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Truist analyst Robyn Karnauskas reaffirms a &#8216;buy&#8217; rating for Merck on Nov. 7, 2024, but lowers the price target to $130 from $132 apiece.</li>
</ul>
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Top 7 Blue-Chip Stocks With The Best Return Potential Going Into 2025

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Shares of oil and gas companies are trading lower amid overall market weakness following the Fed's rate decision to cut rates by 25 basis points.

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
<ul>
<li>Loop Capital raised the price target for Maplebear Inc.  (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CART#NASDAQ">CART</a>) from $49 to $56. Loop Capital analyst Rob Sanderson maintained a Buy rating. Maplebear shares closed at $44.19 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CART/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Barclays boosted the price target for Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>) from $173 to $187. Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish maintained an Overweight rating. Intercontinental Exchange shares closed at $155.93 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ICE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo boosted Hess Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>) price target from $151 to $193. Wells Fargo analyst Roger Read upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight. Hess shares settled at $141.53 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HES/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley increased The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BK#NYSE">BK</a>) price target from $82 to $94. Morgan Stanley analyst Betsy Graseck upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight. Bank of New York Mellon shares closed at $80.51 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BK/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Citigroup slashed BioAge Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIOA#NASDAQ">BIOA</a>) price target from $45 to $7. Citigroup analyst Samantha Semenkow downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral. BioAge Labs shares closed at $20.09 on Friday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BIOA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group boosted RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) price target from $290 to $330. Telsey Advisory Group analyst Cristina Fernandez maintained a Market Perform rating on the stock. RH shares closed at $376.07 on Friday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Baird raised the price target for VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>) from $200 to $250. Baird analyst Robert Oliver upgraded the stock from Neutral to Outperform. VeriSign shares settled at $191.14 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VRSN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Needham boosted Carvana Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>) price target from $300 to $330. Needham analyst Chris Pierce maintained a Buy rating. Carvana shares closed at $251.21 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CVNA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Ascendiant Capital cut the price target for Lucid Diagnostics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUCD#NASDAQ">LUCD</a>) from $7.25 to $7. Ascendiant Capital analyst Edward Woo maintained a Buy rating. Lucid Diagnostics shares closed at $0.8401 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LUCD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Deutsche Bank raised Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) price target from $295 to $370. Deutsche Bank analyst Edison Yu maintained a Buy rating. Tesla shares closed at $389.22 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Wells Fargo analyst Roger Read upgrades Hess (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raises the price target from $151 to $193.

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Wells Fargo Upgrades Hess to Overweight, Raises Price Target to $193

Citigroup analyst Scott Gruber maintains Hess (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $145 to $163.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Hess, Raises Price Target to $163

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Shares of oil and gas companies are lower ahead of OPEC's supply decision on Thursday. The commodity may be falling due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Hess (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>) underwent analysis by 9 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $164.33, a high estimate of $194.00, and a low estimate of $145.00. A 3.83% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $170.88. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733245233_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The standing of Hess among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$173.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Biju Perincheril</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$154.00</td>
<td>$149.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Cheng</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$167.00</td>
<td>$157.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Phillip Jungwirth</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Doug Leggate</td>
<td>Wolfe Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$151.00</td>
<td>$171.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$173.00</td>
<td>$192.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nitin Kumar</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$194.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Gruber</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Hess. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Hess compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Hess's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Hess's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HES/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Hess analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Hess</h2>
Hess is an independent oil and gas producer with key assets in the Bakken Shale, Guyana, the Gulf of Mexico, and Southeast Asia. At the end of 2023, the company reported net proved reserves of 1.4 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Net production averaged 391 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2023, at a ratio of 74% oil and natural gas liquids and 26% natural gas.
<h3>Hess's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Hess's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 13.96%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: Hess's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 15.61%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Hess's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 4.67%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Hess's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 1.91%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.88, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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마라라고에서 열린 기자회견에서 트럼프는 데이터센터와 에너지 인프라에 대한 민간 투자를 지원하여 미국의 AI 리더십을 가속화할 계획을 설명했다. 
트럼프는 "많은 사람들이 AI이 대단한 일이 될 것이라는 사실을 깨닫지 못한다&#8221;며 &#8220;적어도 지금보다 2배의 전기가 필요할 것"이라고 했다. 이는 빠르게 증가하는 AI 수요를 충족하기 위해 미국의 에너지 생산량을 획기적으로 늘릴 계획을 암시한 것이다.
그는 석유와 천연가스에 대한 접근성을 확대하는 것이 에너지 비용을 낮게 유지하고 미래 산업에 동력을 공급하는 데 중요하다고 지적했다.
트럼프는 바이든의 해양시추 금지를 미국의 경제적 잠재력에 대한 "범죄"라고 부르며 취임 즉시 정책을 뒤집겠다고 약속했다. "우리는 시추를 하게 될 것이고 에너지 비용은 훨씬 더 낮아질 것&#8221;이라고 말했다.
트럼프에 따르면, 바이든의 해양시추 금지 정책을 철회하면 50~60조 달러에 달하는 6억 2,500만 에이커의 해양 매장량을 확보할 수 있다.
<h3>트럼프, 더 빠른 속도의 허가 약속</h3>
트럼프는 미국의 허가 지연과 중국의 빠른 에너지 인프라 확장을 대조하며, 이는 중국의 AI 부문에 연료를 공급하고 있다고 말했다. 그는 미국의 허가 시스템이 특히 에너지 부문에서 경제 발전의 주요 장애물이라고 지적했다.
"중국은 이미 대규모 전기 시설을 건설하고 있으며, 어떻게 시설을 가동시키는지 아는가? 바로 석탄이다.&#8221;
트럼프는 대규모 프로젝트에 대한 환경 허가를 간소화하겠다고 약속하며 미국 경제에 10억 달러 이상을 투자하는 기업에 대한 신속한 검토를 약속했다. 그는 때때로 10년 이상 지속되는 지연을 언급하며 "우리는 환경 절차를 통해 신속하게 진행할 것"이라고 말했다.
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트럼프는 특히 에너지와 AI 분야에서 미국의 경쟁력을 유지하기 위해 이러한 규제 개편이 필수적이라고 강조했다.
<h3>시장 반응</h3>
화요일(7일) 미국의 석유 및 천연가스 주식들이 상승했다. Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)는 1% 상승했지만, 오후 거래에서 상승폭을 줄였다.
트럼프의 발언 이후 광범위한 에너지 부문의 가격 움직임은 강세 모멘텀의 징후를 거의 보이지 않았다.
개별 종목들 중에서는 데본 에너지(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>)가 2.8% 상승하였고, 텍사스 퍼시픽 랜드(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPL#NYSE">TPL</a>)가 2.7% 상승했으며, 헤스 코퍼레이션(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>)가 2% 상승하면서 화요일의 주요 대형 에너지주 상승을 이끌었다.
반면, 기술 중심의 AI 부문은 크게 하락했다. Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NYSE">AIQ</a>)는 거의 2% 하락하여 마감했다. AI 부문에서의 하락은 엔비디아(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)가 6% 급락하고 테슬라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)가 4.1% 하락하면서 발생했다.
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<h3>2024년 다우존스 지수 실적</h3>
다우존스 산업평균 지수는 올해 8번의 1,000포인트 돌파 기록을 세웠다. 37,000선 부근에서 연초를 시작하여 12월 초에 45,000선을 돌파했다. 지수가 44,000에서 45,000까지 도달하는 데 단 7거래일밖에 걸리지 않았으며, 이는 역대 두 번째로 빠른 1,000포인트 돌파 기록이다.
그 후 지수는 1974년 이후 사상 최초로 최장 10일 연속 하락세를 기록하기도 했다. 이러한 10일간의 저조한 실적은 여러 가지 요인이 복합적으로 작용한 결과였따.
다우존스 지수에는 테슬라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), 알파벳(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) 같은 &#8216;매그니피센트 7&#8217; 종목이 모두 포함되지 않는다. 최근 다우존스 지수에 엔비디아(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)가 편입되었지만 주식의 저조한 실적 때문에 지수를 끌어내렸다.
다우존스 지수를 구성하는 유나이티드헬스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>)는 이번 달 최고경영자 총격 사건 이후 큰 폭의 하락세를 보였다. 게다가 본질적으로 가격 가중 지수라는 역사적 장점은 오늘날 시장에서는 큰 단점이 되었다. 시가총액 가중 지수와 달리 가격 가중 지수는 고가 주식이 더 많은 비중을 차지하기 때문이다.
<h3>주요 다우존스 주식의 2025년 최고/최저 수익률 전망</h3>
애널리스트 추정치에 따르면 다우존스 지수 내 캐터필러(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), 유나이티드헬스, 셔윈 윌리엄스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>)가 더 상승할 것으로 예상한다. 또한 아마존(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), 존슨앤드존슨(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), 쉐브론(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>), 머크 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>)에 대해서도 긍정적이다.
애널리스트들은 기업 실적에 따라 예측을 계속 업데이트하고 있으며, 새로운 실적 시즌이 시작되면 예상치는 변경될 수 있다.
선정 기준
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<li>다우존스 지수의 우량주 30개 종목</li>
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<figure class="block core-blockblock core-block table">
<table class="block core-block table" style="height: 393px;" width="908">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>종목</td>
<td>시가총액         </td>
<td>목표주가 최고치 (달러)</td>
<td>목표주가 최저치 (달러)</td>
<td>컨센서스 목표주가 (달러)</td>
<td>상승/하락 여력 </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: left;">캐터필러 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>)</td>
<td style="text-align: left;">176.73B</td>
<td style="text-align: left;">515</td>
<td style="text-align: left;">174</td>
<td style="text-align: left;">331.35</td>
<td style="text-align: left;">31.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>유나이티드헬스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>)</td>
<td>460.26B</td>
<td>675</td>
<td>460</td>
<td>608.16</td>
<td>28.95%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>셔윈 윌리엄스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>)</td>
<td>86.71B</td>
<td>450</td>
<td>249</td>
<td>371.19</td>
<td>24.08%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>아마존 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>2,365.04B</td>
<td>290</td>
<td>197</td>
<td>247.05</td>
<td>23.82%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>존슨앤드존슨 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>)</td>
<td>347.83B</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>168</td>
<td>22.41%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>쉐브론 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>)</td>
<td>256.71B</td>
<td>212</td>
<td>160</td>
<td>179.36</td>
<td>21.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>머크 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>)</td>
<td>248.03B</td>
<td>155</td>
<td>104</td>
<td>126.24</td>
<td>20.76%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>세일즈포스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>)</td>
<td>328.87B</td>
<td>450</td>
<td>236</td>
<td>378.52</td>
<td>20.60%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>마이크로소프트 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>3,246.07B</td>
<td>600</td>
<td>465</td>
<td>508</td>
<td>18.21%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: left;">비자 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>)</td>
<td style="text-align: left;">622.63B</td>
<td style="text-align: left;">375</td>
<td style="text-align: left;">252</td>
<td style="text-align: left;">318.42</td>
<td style="text-align: left;">17.69%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
출처: Benzinga.com (2024년 12월 22일 데이터 기준)
<h3>캐터필러</h3>
<ul>
<li>캐터필러는 다우존스 구성 종목 중 31.68%의 가장 높은 상승 여력을 제시한다.</li>
<li><a href=""https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAT/analyst-ratings"">Benzinga</a>에 따르면 캐터필러는 추적하는 28명의 애널리스트는 주당 331.35 달러의 컨센서스 목표주가를 제시했다.</li>
<li>트루이스트 증권의 제이미 쿡은 2024년 12월 19일 정부 이니셔티브와 민간 부문 프로젝트에 힘입어 인프라에 대한 상당한 투자가 캐터필러 장비 수요를 촉진할 것으로 예상하면서 목표주가를 주당 454달러에서 471달러로 상향 조정했다.</li>
<li>씨티그룹 애널리스트 카일 멩게스는 2024년 12월 9일 이 회사에 대한 &#8216;매수&#8217; 의견을 유지하고 목표주가를 435달러에서 460달러로 상향 조정했다.</li>
<li>12월 9일, JP모건의 애널리스트 타미 자카리아도 캐터필러에 대해 &#8216;매수&#8217; 의견을 유지하며 낙관적인 입장을 재확인했다. 동시에 캐터필러의 목표주가를 주당 500달러에서 515달러로 올렸.</li>
</ul>
<h3>유나이티드헬스 그룹</h3>
<ul>
<li>유나이티드헬스 그룹은 다우존스 구성 종목 중 두 번째로 높은 28.95%의 상승 잠재력을 가지고 있다.</li>
<li><a href=""https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNH/analyst-ratings"">Benzinga</a>에 따르면 회사를 추적하는 26명의 애널리스트는 주당 331.35달러의 컨센서스 목표주가를 제시했다.</li>
<li>오펜하이머는 2024년 12월 6일에 목표주가를 주당 610달러에서 640달러로 올렸다. 목표주가 인상의 주된 이유는 오펜하이머 애널리스트가 재무 모델을 업데이트했기 때문이다. 이 업데이트는 유나이티드헬스가 8-K 신고서에서 공개한 공개 정보만을 기반으로 한 것으로 보인다.</li>
<li>스티븐스 앤 코는 2024년 12월 5일, 브라이언 톰슨 CEO의 치명적인 총격 사건으로 인해 투자자 컨퍼런스가 취소되기 전에 유나이티드헬스가 공유했던 2025년 가이던스 지표를 자세히 검토한 후 목표주가를 주당 605달러에서 675달러로 올렸다.</li>
<li>도이치은행은 이번 사건에 대한 투자자들의 포지션이 대부분 중립에서 긍정적이며, 3분기 전망에 비해 부정적인 수정을 예상하는 사람은 거의 없다고 판단하여 목표주가를 595달러에서 625달러로 상향 조정했다.</li>
</ul>
<h3>셔윈 윌리엄스 </h3>
<ul>
<li>셔윈-윌리엄스는 2025년까지 24.08%의 상승 잠재력을 가지고 있다.</li>
<li><a href=""https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SHW/analyst-ratings"">Benzinga</a>에 따르면 회사를 추적하는 25명의 애널리스트가 주당 371.19달러의 컨센서스 목표주가를 유지했다.</li>
<li>에버코어 ISI의 그렉 멜리치는 2024년 11월 7일 셔윈 윌리엄스의 목표주가를 주당 400달러에서 420달러로 올렸다.</li>
<li>RBC 캐피털의 아룬 비스와나탄은 2024년 10월 24일에 목표주가를 주당 455달러에서 446달러로 낮췄다. 비스와나탄은 3분기 실적이 투자자들의 기대에 미치지 못했다는 점을 인정하면서도, 시장 점유율 상승 가능성과 2025년 1월로 예정된 가격 인상의 긍정적인 영향을 강조했다.</li>
<li>씨티그룹은 2025년 상반기의 수요 부진이 금리 인하의 빠른 통과를 방해할 것으로 예상하면서 10월 24일에 목표주가를 430달러에서 420달러로 조정했다.</li>
</ul>
<h3>아마존</h3>
<ul>
<li>아마존의 2025년 상승률은 23.82%로 예상된다.</li>
<li><a href=""https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN/analyst-ratings"">Benzinga</a>에 따르면 회사를 추적하는 39명의 애널리스트가 247.05달러 컨센서스 목표주가를 유지했다.</li>
<li>타이그리스 파이낸셜의 이반 페인세스는 2024년 12월 20일 아마존이 강력한 소매업 트렌드, 생성형 AI와 주문 처리 네트워크의 효과적인 활용, 전체 비즈니스에 걸친 AI의 전략적 통합에 힘입어 지속적인 성공을 거둘 수 있는 좋은 위치에 있다고 판단하여 목표주가를 245달러에서 290달러로 상향 조정했다.</li>
<li>번스타인은 운영 효율성과 사업 부문 전반의 지속적인 모멘텀에 따른 강력한 장기 성장에 대한 기대감으로 2024년 12월 18일에 목표주가를 주당 235달러에서 265달러로 상향 조정했다.</li>
<li>JP모건의 애널리스트 더글러스 앤머스는 아마존이 2025년 최고의 아이디어 종목이며, 앞으로 몇 달 동안의 AWS 성장에 대한 신뢰가 그 주요 이유라고 꼽았다. 그는 2024년 12월 18일에 목표주가를 250달러에서 280달러로 올렸다.</li>
</ul>
<h3>존슨앤드존슨</h3>
<ul>
<li>존슨앤드존슨은  2025년에 22.41%의 상승률을 기록할 것으로 예상되는 5위 종목이다.</li>
<li><a href=""https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JNJ/analyst-ratings"">Benzinga</a>에 따르면 회사를 추적하는 21명의 애널리스트는 168달러의 컨센서스 목표주가를 제시했다.</li>
<li>씨티그룹의 조앤 우엔쉬는 2024년 12월 11일 &#8216;매수&#8217; 의견을 유지하면서 존슨앤드존슨의 목표주가를 주당 185달러에서 175달러로 낮췄다.</li>
<li>뱅크오브아메리카 증권은 2024년 12월 10일에 &#8216;중립&#8217; 의견과 목표주가 166달러로 존슨앤존슨에 대한 커버리지를 재개시했다. 현재 존슨앤드존슨의 동종업계 대비 밸류에이션 프리미엄이 상승 잠재력을 제한할 수 있다고 지적한다. 그러나 애널리스트는 "상당히 흥미로운" 파이프라인을 인정하며 2025년에 탈크 관련 소송이 해결되면 도움이 될 것으로 예상한다. 이러한 분석은 11개의 미국 대형 제약 및 생명공학 기업에 대한 뱅크오브아메리카의 광범위한 커버리지 개시의 일환이었다.</li>
<li>울프 리서치의 애널리스트 알렉산드리아 해먼드는 2024년 11월 15일에 존슨앤존슨에 대해 &#8216;시장수익률 상회&#8217; 의견을 제시하고 주당 190달러의 목표주가를 설정했다.</li>
</ul>
<h3>쉐브론 코퍼레이션</h3>
<ul>
<li>쉐브론의 2025년 상승률은 21.42%로 예상된다.</li>
<li><a href=""https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CVX/analyst-ratings"">Benzinga</a>에 따르면 회사를 추적하는 24명의 애널리스트들은 179.36달러 컨센서스 목표주가를 제시했다.</li>
<li>파이퍼 샌들러의 애널리스트 라이언 토드는 2024년 12월 19일에 쉐브론의 목표주가를 주당 184달러에서 173달러로 낮추면서 &#8216;매수&#8217; 의견을 유지했다. 파이퍼 샌들러는 엑손모빌과 쉐브론 사이의 밸류에이션 격차는 헤스 코퍼레이션 인수 거래의 65% 이상이 실패할 확률을 의미한다고 말한다. 이 시나리오는 15%~25%의 상승 여력이 있는 반면, 거래가 성공할 경우 5%~10%의 하락 여력이 있다</li>
<li>이러한 거래 불확실성에도 불구하고 파이퍼 샌들러는 쉐브론이 2025년에 프로젝트 시작과 자본 지출 통제에 힘입어 강력한 포트폴리오 성과를 달성할 것으로 예상한다. 이로 인해 60~70억 달러의 잉여현금흐름이 크게 증가할 것으로 예상하고 있다.</li>
<li>웰스파고 애널리스트 로저 리드는 2024년 12월 9일에 쉐브론 목표주가를 171달러에서 188달러로 올렸다.</li>
<li>트루이스트 증권은 2024년 12월 6일에 &#8216;보유&#8217; 등급을 유지하면서 쉐브론의 목표주가를 155달러에서 160달러로 올렸다. 이 애널리스트는 충분한 로열티를 포함한 쉐브론의 상당한 재고를 강조하고 자본 효율성이 개선되어 내년에 현금 흐름이 개선될 것으로 예상한다.</li>
</ul>
<h3>머크</h3>
<ul>
<li>머크는 2025년까지 다우존스 지수에서 7번째로 높은 20.76%의 수익률을 기록할 것으로 예상된다.</li>
<li><a href=""https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MRK/analyst-ratings"">Benzinga</a>에 따르면 회사를 추적하는 27명의 애널리스트는 126.24달러 컨센서스 목표주가를 제시했다.</li>
<li>BMO 캐피털 마켓츠는 2024년 12월 20일에 목표주가를 136달러에서 105달러로 낮추면서 &#8216;시장수익률 상회&#8217;에서 &#8216;시장수익률&#8217;로 하향 조정했다. 이 하향 조정은 중국에서의 가다실(Gardasil) 프랜차이즈에 대한 우려와 키트루다(Keytruda)가 바이오시밀러 및 제네릭 의약품과의 경쟁 심화에 따른 잠재적 수익 격차를 반영한 것이다.</li>
<li>뱅크오브아메리카 증권의 팀 앤더슨은 2024년 12월 10일에 머크에 대해 &#8216;매수&#8217; 의견을 유지하면서 목표주가를 주당 127달러에서 121달러로 하향 조정하는 등 낙관적인 입장을 유지했다</li>
<li>트루이스트의 애널리스트 로빈 카르나우스카스는 2024년 11월 7일 머크에 대한 &#8216;매수&#8217; 의견을 재확인했지만 목표주가는 주당 132달러에서 130달러로 낮췄다.</li>
</ul>
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어떤 일이 (What Happened): 미국 에너지 관리청(EIA)의 석유 현황 보고서에 따르면 6월 14일까지 한 주 동안 미국의 상업용 원유 재고는 254만 7,000배럴 감소해 시장 예상치인 200만 배럴 감소를 넘어섰다.
미국의 원유 재고는 4억 5,710만 배럴로 올해 이맘때의 5년 평균보다 약 4% 낮다.
전체 자동차 휘발유 재고는 230만 배럴 감소해, 예상치 110만 배럴 증가와는 반대였고, 이는 5년 평균보다 약 1% 낮은 수준이다.
경유와 난방유를 포함한 디스틸레이트 재고량은 컨센서스 100만 배럴 증가에 비해 172만 6,000배럴 감소했다. 현재 이러한 재고량은 5년 평균보다 약 8% 낮다.
왜 이게 중요한가 (Why It Matters): 최근 데이터에 따르면 원유, 휘발유 및 디스틸레이트 재고가 예상보다 크게 감소했으며, 이는 현재 공급이 수요를 적절하게 충족시키지 못하고 있음을 시사한다.
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유가 상승은 11월 대선을 앞두고 인플레이션과 정치적 역학에 상당한 영향을 미칠 수 있다.
5월 소비자 물가 지수(CPI) 보고서는 휘발유 지수가 월간 3.6% 하락해 2023년 11월 이후 가장 큰 월간 하락률을 기록하면서 예상보다 낮은 인플레이션율을 보였다.
유가가 다시 상승하면 최근 인플레이션 하락 추세가 둔화되거나 중단될 가능성이 있다.
게다가 대선이 가까워지면서 유가 상승은 바이든 행정부에게 도전 과제가 되고 있다. 특히 여름 휴가철을 앞두고 높은 휘발유 비용은 가계에 부담이 된다.
이번 주 초 바이든 행정부는 가격 급등을 억제하기 위해 전략적 비축량에서 더 많은 석유를 방출할 준비가 되어 있음을 암시했다.
조 바이든 대통령의 에너지 안보 수석 보좌관인 아모스 호크스테인(Amos Hochstein)은 파이낸셜 타임스(<a href="https://www.ft.com/content/cd56c82b-2652-4eb8-8669-c78b17ebf1ff" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Financial Times</a>)와의 인터뷰에서 주유소 가격이 &#8220;여전히 많은 미국인들에게 너무 높다&#8221;며 &#8220;조금 더 인하&#8221;하는 것을 보고 싶다고 말했다.
6월 7일 기준 미국의 전략비축량(SPR)은 3억 7,053만 배럴로 지난해 최저치인 3억 4,676만 배럴에 비해 소폭 회복됐지만 최근 몇 년간 바이든 행정부가 의무판매를 하기 전 6억 배럴이 넘었던 것에 비하면 현저히 낮은 수준이다.
시장 반응: Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)가 추적하는 에너지 주식은 1.5% 이상 상승하여 이달 최고의 세션을 기록했고, 목요일에 다른 모든 부문을 능가했다.
대형 에너지주 중 상승세를 주도한 곳은 헤스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>), 슐룸베르거(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>), 마라톤 페트롤리움(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPC#NYSE">MPC</a>), 그리고 엑슨 모빌(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>)으로 각각 2.66%, 2.30%, 0.70%, 2.16% 상승 마감했다.
이미 읽은 기사: <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/%ea%b7%b9%ec%8b%ac%ed%95%9c-%ed%8f%ad%ec%97%bc%ec%97%90-%eb%af%b8%ea%b5%ad-%ec%b2%9c%ec%97%b0%ea%b0%80%ec%8a%a4-%ea%b0%80%ea%b2%a9-%ec%83%81%ec%8a%b9-%ec%a0%84%eb%a7%9d-%ec%98%ac-%ec%97%ac%eb%a6%84/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">극심한 폭염에 미국 천연가스 가격 상승 전망: 올 여름 주목해야 할 에너지 주식 10종목</a>
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화요일에 주주들이 쉐브론(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>)과의 530억 달러 규모 합병 제안을 승인한 후 헤스 코퍼레이션(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>) 주가가 소폭 상승했다.
상세정보 (The Details): 헤스의 발행 주식수 3억 8백만 주 중 대다수가 이 거래에 찬성 투표를 하여 합병을 향한 한 가지 장애물을 제거했다. 합병 찬성 투표로 추가 보상을 원하는 일부 주주들의 주장이 종료됐다.
이 거래는 여전히 규제 승인이 필요하며 가이아나에 있는 헤스의 파트너들과의 중재에 직면해 2025년까지 거래가 진행될 수 있다.
헤스의 CEO 존 헤스(John Hess)는 &#8220;주주 대다수가 이 전략적 거래의 강력한 가치를 인식하고 쉐브론과의 합병이 성공적으로 완료되기를 기대하고 있어 매우 기쁘게 생각한다&#8221;고 말했다.
쉐브론 대변인은 &#8220;우리는 FTC(연방거래위원회) 규제 절차가 앞으로 몇 주 안에 결론을 내릴 것으로 예상한다&#8221;고 말했다. "우리는 우선 매수권에 대한 우리의 입장이 중재에서 확인될 것이라고 확신한다."
관련 뉴스: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/05/39011745/whats-going-on-with-salesforce-stock">세일즈포스 주식은 무슨 일이 일어나고 있나요?</a>
HES, CVX 주가 움직임: <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>에 따르면, 헤스 주식은 화요일 0.44% 상승한 152.05달러에 마감했고, 쉐브론의의 주식은 0.82% 오른 159.04달러에 마쳤다.
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헤스 주주들이 쉐브론과의 530억 달러 합병을 승인, 주가 소폭 상승

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