Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to intervene in the proposed merger between Chevron (CVX) and Hess (HES), valued at $53 billion. Schumer claims the merger will allow oil companies to raise gas prices. Yahoo Finance Anchors Seana Smith and Jared Blikre discuss what these developments mean for the energy sector. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Catalysts. This post was written by Nicholas Jacobino
ExxonMobil will still be producing oil and gas in 2050, the energy company's CEO told Yahoo Finance, but fossil fuels will likely be a smaller part of the business.
Energy giants Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) are experiencing divergent stock performance following the release of their respective first quarter earnings reports today. Both companies faced headwinds from lower national gas prices and narrowing refining margins, which put pressure on their first quarter profits. However, Chevron managed to surpass expectations on adjusted earnings per share. Yahoo Finance's Jared Blikre and Julie Hyman discuss each company's first quarter earnings report, providing insights into how their financial performance is impacting share prices. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Market Domination. This post was written by Angel Smith