ridham supriyanto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images If you remember, I downgraded my rating on Exxon Mobil Corporation ( XOM ) from strong buy to buy in my previous coverage . Valuation was approaching my target price, or TP, while technical caution emerged. However, the escalation of the Middle East tension and the civil unrest in Iran have changed a lot of things in the past seven weeks. XOM ben...
ridham supriyanto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images If you remember, I downgraded my rating on Exxon Mobil Corporation ( XOM ) from strong buy to buy in my previous coverage . Valuation was approaching my target price, or TP, while technical caution emerged. However, the escalation of the Middle East tension and the civil unrest in Iran have changed a lot of things in the past seven weeks. XOM benefited a lot and made another jump by 12%, justifying my buy stance before. Now, XOM has already exceeded my previous TP, so I think it's wise to pause or lighten my shares for now, even after the notable price drop yesterday. Some may be skeptical since it still justifies its trading range at a war risk premium. I understand the notion, but I will explain my points why I advise a cautious stance at this level. Technicals are still bullish, but recent overbuying signals caution. My Thoughts on the Middle East Tension It's only been a month and a half since the civil unrest in Iran escalated to a war in the region. But the impact has been massive. Oil prices skyrocketed to their two-year highs in an instant. Brent reached $112.42 per barrel, while WTI reached its highest point at $111.87 . In a nutshell, this means higher margins for oil producers. It is important to note that it is a large oil producer, and a huge portion of its business comes from upstream activities. And as you can see, the stock price rose to $172 before selling pressures began appearing. But of course, it's not purely positive because it may squeeze its downstream or refining margins if oil prices rise too fast. After all, higher oil prices mean higher costs of processing oil into refined products like fuel. With regard to its geographical exposure, XOM faces some risks because it has assets in the Middle East. In fact, it lost 6% of its global oil and gas production during Q1 2026 amid the Iran war. This might lead to lower sales volume in the first half of 2026. But I think this can still be offset by...
Diversified Healthcare Trust ( DHC ) declares $0.01/share quarterly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 0.57% Payable May 14; for shareholders of record April 21; ex-div April 21. See DHC Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Diversified Healthcare Trust Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript DHC outlines $290M–$305M adjusted EBITDAre ...
Diversified Healthcare Trust ( DHC ) declares $0.01/share quarterly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 0.57% Payable May 14; for shareholders of record April 21; ex-div April 21. See DHC Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Diversified Healthcare Trust Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript DHC outlines $290M–$305M adjusted EBITDAre target for 2026 amid SHOP segment growth and deleveraging progress Diversified Healthcare Trust Q4 2025 Earnings Preview Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Diversified Healthcare Trust Historical earnings data for Diversified Healthcare Trust
Sitikka/iStock via Getty Images The United Kingdom on Thursday issued a pointed warning to Vladimir Putin following an extensive surveillance mission targeting Russian submarine activity close to British undersea infrastructure. Over the course of roughly a month, about 500 personnel took part in the operation, according to John Healey . Royal Navy ships patrolled thousands of miles while Royal Ai...
Sitikka/iStock via Getty Images The United Kingdom on Thursday issued a pointed warning to Vladimir Putin following an extensive surveillance mission targeting Russian submarine activity close to British undersea infrastructure. Over the course of roughly a month, about 500 personnel took part in the operation, according to John Healey . Royal Navy ships patrolled thousands of miles while Royal Air Force aircraft logged more than 450 flight hours. Officials tracked an Akula-class submarine along with two specialized vessels linked to Russia’s deep-sea research unit, known as GUGI. Those submarines have since departed U.K. waters, Healey said. “To President Putin, I say, ‘We see you,’” Healey said on Thursday. “‘We see your activity over our cables and our pipelines. And you should know that any attempt to damage them will not be tolerated and will have serious consequences.’” The episode underscores mounting concern in London over threats to subsea infrastructure, including communications cables and energy pipelines. Healey has previously described Russian actions in this domain as part of a broader campaign of disruptive activity across Europe. Similar concerns prompted NATO to increase patrols in the Baltic Sea last year after suspected interference with cables linking Finland and Estonia. While the recent submarine movements raised alarms, Healey noted there is no current indication that British infrastructure was harmed. Authorities will continue efforts to confirm that assessment, he added. The developments come as geopolitical focus has largely centered on tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, the U.K. has also been pushing internationally to curb operations by Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” of oil tankers. Last month, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said British authorities would board vessels suspected of participating in such activity when passing through UK waters. Healey emphasized the strategic importance of seabed infrastructure for the country, noting...
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits with DVx Ventures CEO and former Tesla executive, Jon McNeill, who says GM’s strength lies in its elite engineering and leadership. He explains why GM is betting on personal autonomous vehicles rather than shared experiences like robotaxis.
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits with DVx Ventures CEO and former Tesla executive, Jon McNeill, who says GM’s strength lies in its elite engineering and leadership. He explains why GM is betting on personal autonomous vehicles rather than shared experiences like robotaxis.