Enough of Greece -- Investors to Refocus on U.S. Economy Next Week
at The Street - Fri Feb 13, 3:05PM CST
Greece demanded focus this week as eurozone power dynamics tugged the strings of stock markets.
Stock Markets Recover Gains as Energy Rally Charges Ahead
at The Street - Fri Feb 13, 2:14PM CST
U.S. stocks pare gains mid-afternoon Friday as a selloff in utilities overshadows a boost to energy stocks.
Valero Energy (VLO) Stock Higher Today After Being Added to Goldman's 'Conviction Buy List'
at The Street - Fri Feb 13, 1:45PM CST
Shares of Valero Energy Corp. (VLO) are up after Goldman Sachs upgraded the company to 'buy' from 'neutral' and added it to their 'Conviction Buy List.'
VLO: 58.60 (+2.05)
Buy Valero but not Tesoro, Goldman says of oil refiners
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Feb 13, 10:18AM CST
VLO: 58.60 (+2.05), VLP: 49.87 (+0.07), TSO: 81.92 (+0.50)
Dow Pops Above 18,000 as Oil Stocks Provide Energy Boost
at The Street - Fri Feb 13, 10:06AM CST
The Dow regains the 18,000 level on Friday, getting a boost from oil- and industry-related components.
CAG: 34.83 (-1.59), FCX: 20.29 (+0.82), XOM: 93.37 (+1.00), VLO: 58.60 (+2.05), MPC: 103.48 (+2.08), BHP: 51.19 (+2.38), AIG: 53.96 (+1.51), ZNGA: 2.24 (-0.42), FSL: 37.53 (+2.83), GRPN: 7.97 (+0.51), RIO: 49.37 (+2.22), CBS: 59.83 (+2.06), KING: 16.70 (+1.96), XLE: 82.04 (+1.70)
Crude Stockpiles Jump Again, Production Rockets to New High - Analyst Blog
Nilanjan Choudhury - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 13, 8:21AM CST
The EIA's inventory release showed another massive crude stockpile build.
PSX: 76.62 (+1.51), VLO: 58.60 (+2.05), DVN: 66.47 (+0.69), XOM: 93.37 (+1.00), HFC: 41.79 (+1.31), CVX: 112.78 (+1.92)
'Fast Money' Recap: 50 Trades That Pay, Oil Movement, FireEye and More
at The Street - Fri Feb 13, 4:00AM CST
The trading panel discussed the direction of oil prices, whether to buy or sell Tesla, FireEye, Groupon and more, as well as the 50 trades that pay.
TSLA: 203.77 (+0.89), OAK: 57.07 (+1.39), FEYE: 42.26 (+2.63), AXP: 78.08 (-2.40), WWE: 16.59 (+2.23), HON: 104.38 (+0.88), SDRL: 12.32 (-0.70), INTC: 34.36 (+0.23), COL: 88.81 (+0.24), K: 63.20 (-0.10), VLO: 58.60 (+2.05), PSG: 19.01 (+0.30), EEM: 40.67 (+0.46), BIDU: 212.13 (+7.11), COST: 147.10 (-0.66), TMUS: 31.75 (+0.16), GRPN: 7.97 (+0.51), CERN: 70.98 (+1.15), CSCO: 29.43 (-0.03), CBS: 59.83 (+2.06)
Valero Energy (VLO) Breaks Through Resistance at $55.93
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Feb 12, 1:09PM CST
Shares of Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) have bullishly opened above the pivot of $55.42 today and have reached the first resistance level of $55.93. Investors may be interested in a cross of the next upside pivot targets of $56.51 and $57.60.
VLO: 58.60 (+2.05)
2015 New-Year Coverage Universe Updates
DAG Investments - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 12, 9:10AM CST
ACET: 20.00 (+0.27), GE: 25.15 (+0.26), KR: 72.86 (+0.41), BX: 37.40 (+0.49), CCLP: 16.61 (+0.44), CECE: 14.70 (+0.23), PFE: 34.64 (-0.23), HAL: 44.19 (+1.42), SPWR: 28.30 (+0.07), HLS: 45.01 (+0.30), MTW: 21.86 (+0.34), AET: 96.12 (-0.96), MWA: 9.19 (+0.09), VLO: 58.60 (+2.05), FSLR: 48.84 (-0.58), WBA: 78.73 (-1.23), RJF: 57.05 (-0.36), TRN: 29.79 (+0.33), CWCO: 10.62 (-0.02), WMB: 49.41 (+1.44), ANAC: 40.76 (-0.07), SXI: 71.53 (-0.23), IHG: 40.34 (-1.03)
Pre-Market Review on Oil and Gas Refining and Marketing Equities -- Valero Energy, Phillips 66, HollyFrontier, Gevo, and Alon USA Energy
PR Newswire - Thu Feb 12, 7:30AM CST
Editor Note: For more information about this release, please scroll to bottom.
PSX: 76.62 (+1.51), VLO: 58.60 (+2.05), HFC: 41.79 (+1.31), GEVO: 0.23 (+0.03), ALJ: 13.06 (+0.50)
9 Oil Refiners Are Beating the Odds; Here's What Could Sink Them
at The Street - Wed Feb 11, 3:19PM CST
Low oil prices haven't been a disaster for the entire petroleum industry; downstream companies have actually benefited. But labor unrest and a price rebound could cause these winners to stumble.
PSX: 76.62 (+1.51), OPY: 20.41 (+0.22), CVI: 41.52 (-0.02), WNR: 40.81 (+0.47), HFC: 41.79 (+1.31), VLO: 58.60 (+2.05), RDS.B: 69.26 (+0.86), LYB: 89.99 (+0.19), RDS.A: 66.32 (+0.97), TSO: 81.92 (+0.50), MPC: 103.48 (+2.08), BP: 41.93 (+0.59), NTI: 21.72 (+0.02), DK: 32.60 (+0.11)
Valero Energy Shares Up 12.4% Since SmarTrend's Buy Recommendation (VLO)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Feb 11, 9:31AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) on January 23rd, 2015 at $49.32. In approximately 3 weeks, Valero Energy has returned 12.37% as of today's recent price of $55.42.
VLO: 58.60 (+2.05)
Valero Energy Corporation to Participate in the Credit Suisse Energy Summit
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 10, 4:12PM CST
Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO) today announced that Joe Gorder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Valero Energy Corporation, will present at the Credit Suisse Energy Summit on Tuesday, February 24 at 8:35 a.m. Mountain Time (10:35 a.m. Eastern Time).
VLO: 58.60 (+2.05), VLP: 49.87 (+0.07)
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Pullback in Shares of Valero Energy After 1.97% Gain
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Feb 10, 3:57PM CST
Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $54.11 to a high of $55.54. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.0%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $55.46 on volume of 7.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
VLO: 58.60 (+2.05)
Valero Energy Rises 1.97% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Feb 10, 3:56PM CST
Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $54.11 to a high of $55.54. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.0%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $55.46 on volume of 7.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
VLO: 58.60 (+2.05)
3 Stocks Trading At Extreme Discount
Marwood Capital - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Feb 10, 6:45AM CST
MU: 31.85 (-0.09), VLO: 58.60 (+2.05), PPC: 26.75 (+0.77)
United States Petroleum Refineries Industry Analytics, Extensive Financial Benchmarks, Metrics and Revenue Forecasts to 2021
M2 - Tue Feb 10, 6:36AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/qsqmhh/petroleum) has announced the addition of Plunkett Research Ltd's new report "Petroleum Refineries Industry (U.S.): Analytics, Extensive Financial Benchmarks, Metrics and Revenue Forecasts to 2021" to their offering. Vital industry-specific data including metrics, benchmarks, historic numbers, growth rates and forecasts that will save countless hours of research. Key Findings: - Petroleum Refineries Industry (U.S.) to reach $597.8 billion by 2021. - Petroleum Refineries Industry, including Average EBITDA, Operating Ratios and Sales per Employee. Designed to benefit: - Analysis and Financial Modeling - Investment Professionals - Lenders - M&A Advisors - Appraisers - Consultants Key Data: Industry Summary - Revenues historical through 2013 - Revenues projected through 2021 - Employee Count 2007-2013 - Annual Growth Rate 2013 - CAGR 2006 through 2013 - CAGR 2014 through 2021 - Top U.S. Companies Employment and Establishments - Number of Firms 2007-2013 - Number of Establishments 2007-2013 - Employees, 2007-2013 - Average Annual Sales per Firm & per Establishment 2007-2013 - Sales per Employee Average Annual Operating Ratios - Revenue Compared to All Industries - Expenses Compared to All Industries - Profits & Income Taxes Compared to All Industries Top Companies Ranked - Market Capitalization - Employees - Revenue - Net Income - 3-Year Revenue Growth - 3-Year Income Growth - Return on Assets - Return on Equity - Return on Invested Capital Key Topics Covered: I. Introduction II. Industry Description for this NAIC Code III. Industry Summary, Current Year IV. Employment and Establishment Count V. This Industry's Financial Data, U.S., With Revenue Projections to 2021 VI. Top Companies Profiled & Ranked VII. Appendix: Assumptions VIII. Data Description and Sources Companies Mentioned - CITGO Petroleum Corporation - HollyFrontier Corporation - Koch Industries Inc - Marathon Petroleum Corporation - Motiva Enterprises LLC - PBF Energy Inc - Phillips 66 - Sunoco Inc - Tesoro Corp - Valero Energy Corp For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/qsqmhh/petroleum Source: Plunkett Research Ltd
VLO: 58.60 (+2.05), TSO: 81.92 (+0.50), MPC: 103.48 (+2.08), HFC: 41.79 (+1.31), SUN: 50.34 (+0.22)
Dividend Increases, January 19-30, 2015
FerdiS - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Feb 10, 1:39AM CST
I'm a little behind on my posts and this one will contain some old news, but I wanted to push it out, nevertheless. I like being able to scan through a list of dividend increases to see if anything piques my interest. It didn't help that so many ...
KMI: 41.97 (+0.21), EWBC: 40.60 (+0.37), SPG: 193.11 (-1.61), NWBI: 11.91 (+0.08), SASR: 25.85 (-0.18), FAF: 37.00 (+0.10), CNP: 21.76 (-0.35), AIT: 42.60 (+0.09), VLO: 58.60 (+2.05), ETP: 60.17 (+0.96), AHGP: 53.10 (+1.92), DPM: 38.70 (+0.67), CFNL: 19.32 (+0.02), ALE: 53.65 (-1.17), TRGP: 93.93 (+0.69), BKH: 49.01 (-0.44), CMS: 34.65 (-0.88), HEP: 34.58 (+0.12), NSC: 109.91 (-0.17), HCP: 42.87 (+0.20), CHSP: 36.98 (-0.12), ENLC: 36.29 (+1.09), NGLS: 45.82 (+1.66), EXLP: 23.22 (-0.47), GLP: 38.13 (-0.44), PFS: 18.64 (+0.09), FIBK: 26.15 (+0.06), NJR: 63.54 (-1.32), PFG: 51.60 (+0.50), HCI: 50.01 (+0.71), PX: 126.89 (+1.53), HCSG: 33.23 (-0.13)
Weighing The Week Ahead: Time For 'Risk On'?
Jeff Miller - Seeking Alpha - Sun Feb 08, 1:36AM CST
With a modest schedule of data releases, we can expect more analysis of last week's news. Trading in several markets changed course rather abruptly. With traders poised to spot any change in trend, the question will be whether this shift is for real....
SPUU: 145.43 (+1.18), SPLX: 32.00 (+0.46), SDOW: 19.35 (-0.16), TQQQ: 106.86 (+2.63), DOG: 22.89 (-0.06), SPXU: 35.12 (-0.46), VLO: 58.60 (+2.05), UPRO: 139.44 (+1.78), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), EPS: 72.96 (+0.21), DXD: 20.97 (-0.11), QQXT: 41.19 (+0.33), SQQQ: 26.30 (-0.71), DIA: 180.34 (+0.50), SPXL: 92.33 (+1.23), QID: 36.38 (-0.66), SFLA: 180.57 (+2.20), RWL: 41.80 (+0.18), RSP: 81.91 (+0.32), SH: 21.27 (-0.10), SSO: 132.99 (+1.08), QQEW: 44.03 (+0.43), IVV: 211.28 (+0.95), QQQE: 65.50 (+0.61), DDM: 137.98 (+0.75), QLD: 145.98 (+2.45), VOO: 192.39 (+0.84), QQQ: 106.91 (+0.91), SDS: 20.96 (-0.18), MPC: 103.48 (+2.08), PSQ: 57.18 (-0.50), CVX: 112.78 (+1.92), UDOW: 145.75 (+1.23)
'Fast Money' Recap: It's Safe to Be a Twitter Investor for Now
at The Street - Fri Feb 06, 4:00AM CST
The trading panel looked at Twitter, GoPro and Linked-In after they reported earnings.
VLO: 58.60 (+2.05), GPRO: 45.27 (-0.02), LNKD: 269.00 (+1.83), P: 15.44 (+0.45), M: 64.32 (-0.34), GOOGL: 551.16 (+5.15), KORS: 73.27 (+1.72), TWTR: 48.50 (+0.55)