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Despite record profits, oil majors are prioritizing debt reduction, share buybacks and financial discipline rather than launching major new investment programs.

Key TakeawaysBrent crude fell 8% on Nov. 2 after Iran signaled it was open to peace talks and President Trump posted that Iran wants a settlement.

Trump posted that oil was crashing because Iran wants peace, then US officials said American jets had just struck Iranian territory. The two stories cannot both be true, and oil traders are now betting on which one to believe.

Oil Market Daily News Commentary - Diplomatic efforts to end the U.S.-Iran conflict are in focus for the oil market this week, after the U.S. Secretary of State said on Saturday that talks have never stopped and Iran's state news agency reported on Monday that the country's foreign minister described Doha and Islamabad as playing active mediator roles. No ceasefire agreement had been announced as

Interest rates in Australia just moved to their highest level since 2008 as the central bank keeps pressure on borrowers to contain inflation. Higher borrowing costs often put short term stress on growth-focused shares and push investors toward steady cash returns instead. Regular dividend cheques begin to look more appealing. This article highlights three companies with yields above 3% that combi

Investors expect that the midterm election will bring a blue wave with Democrats winning both houses of Congress.

CVX remains confident Project Kilby will deliver power to Microsoft's West Texas data center in 2028 despite Texas permit uncertainty, advancing its data center energy ambitions.

XOM trades at a premium valuation, but strong oil prices, Permian drilling advancements and refinery upgrades support its investment appeal.