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Boeing Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NASDAQ">BA</a>) and Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) just got their own rollercoasters &#8211; and no, we're not talking about production delays <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/oil">or crude prices.</a>
This week, traders woke up to four new ways to ride the headlines: the launch of single-stock daily leveraged and inverse ETFs for Boeing and Exxon Mobil by Direxion.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Traders Might Love (Or Loathe) BOEU And XOMX</h2>
The tickers? Say hello to the Direxion Daily BA Bull 2X Shares&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOEU#NASDAQ">BOEU</a>)&nbsp;and the Direxion Daily BA Bear 1X Shares&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOED#NASDAQ">BOED</a>) for Boeing bulls and bears respectively, and the Direxion Daily XOM Bull 2X Shares&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOMX#NASDAQ">XOMX</a>)&nbsp;and the Direxion Daily XOM Bear 1X Shares&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOMZ#NASDAQ">XOMZ</a>), for those looking to double down or short swing with Exxon.
These aren't your average buy-and-hold ETFs. They're more like caffeinated trading tools for the fast-fingered crowd &#8211; built to capitalize on daily movements in two of the market's most headline-prone names. 
Boeing has its hands full with FAA oversight and airline orders, while Exxon's fate is often one crude tweet &#8211; or crude barrel &#8211; away from volatility.
Both Boeing and Exxon Mobil are &#8220;headline-heavy stocks,&#8221; according to Direxion&#8217;s CEO Douglas Yones. Whether it&#8217;s jet orders from Asia or OPEC surprises, both names offer a steady stream of catalysts for day traders, he said.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent voiced support for fossil fuel development in emerging economies, criticizing the push for renewables-only energy solutions as unrealistic for countries facing basic economic challenges.
What Happened: &#8220;Energy abundance sparks economic abundance,&#8221; Bessent wrote Wednesday on X. &#8220;Developing countries can&#8217;t afford the luxury belief that all energy must be renewable energy.&#8221;
Speaking at the Institute of International Finance Global Outlook Forum during the IMF World Bank Spring Meetings, Bessent emphasized that people in developing nations are &#8220;simply trying to put food on the table—not virtue signal to their friends and colleagues.&#8221;
Bessent called for an &#8220;all-of-the-above approach&#8221; that includes both fossil fuels and renewables where feasible. He stressed that affordable baseload generation, often from gas and other fossil fuels, must be the priority for developing economies to avoid the intermittency problems seen in countries like South Africa.
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Why It Matters: His comments align with President Donald Trump&#8216;s broader pivot toward fossil fuel promotion. While some oil and gas executives have criticized Trump&#8217;s &#8220;drill, baby, drill&#8221; agenda as creating uncertainty, the administration has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/03/44522105/oil-and-gas-executives-rebuke-trumps-drill-baby-drill-agenda-we-want-more-stability">pushed forward with fossil fuel-friendly policies</a>.
The administration has already moved to cut nearly $10 billion in clean energy funding that would impact projects with Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) and Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44882365/trumps-energy-department-mulls-cutting-billions-in-clean-energy-funds-threatening-exxon-occidental-projects">according to recent reports</a>.
These policy shifts mark a significant reversal from previous climate-focused agendas. U.S. oil production reached 13.5 million barrels per day in March, up from 12.8 million in December, reflecting the administration&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/04/44903411/trumps-2025-energy-policy-a-resurgence-of-fossil-fuel">emphasis on domestic energy production</a>.
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Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) shares are trading higher by 3.4% to $107.52 over the past week, and are marginally lower during Wednesday&#8217;s session. The company finds itself in the middle of two recent, major shifts in the global energy landscape. 
What To Know: Amid U.S.-China trade tensions, Chinese refiners have reportedly slashed imports of U.S. oil <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44860334/china-cuts-us-oil-purchases-by-90-boosts-imports-from-canada-to-new-heights">by 90% since 2023</a>, turning instead to Canadian crude. 
This follows the completion of Canada's Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion, which has opened a new route to Asia. The strategic pivot reduces reliance on U.S. suppliers like Exxon, signaling a long-term change in North American oil dynamics.
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Meanwhile, Exxon's clean-energy partnerships face jeopardy as the U.S. Department of Energy considers <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44882365/trumps-energy-department-mulls-cutting-billions-in-clean-energy-funds-threatening-exxon-occidental-projects">cutting nearly $10 billion in federal funding</a>. The reductions, part of President Donald Trump's government efficiency campaign, could derail projects in carbon capture and hydrogen—core to Exxon's transition strategy. 
With Trump also reviving coal initiatives, the administration's moves are drawing backlash from clean-energy advocates and investors watching Exxon's climate positioning.
Exxon&#8217;s first-quarter earnings announcement is meanwhile scheduled for Friday, May 2nd, prior to market open. According to analyst consensus estimates, the company is expected to report EPS of $1.70 on revenue of $86.09 billion.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy XOM Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Exxon Mobil&#8217;s case, it is in the Energy sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
According to data from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, XOM has a 52-week high of $126.34 and a 52-week low of $97.80.

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<li>ExxonMobil to transport and store up to 2 million metric tons per year of CO2 from Calpine's natural gas power generation facility</li>
<li>Calpine plans to produce ~500 megawatts of reliable low-carbon electricity, enough to power more than 500,000 homes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Project expected to bolster U.S. energy, strengthen industry competitiveness, and create jobs</li>
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Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) announced an agreement with Calpine Corporation, the nation's largest producer of electricity from natural gas, to transport and permanently store up to 2 million metric tons per annum (MTA) of CO2 from Calpine's Baytown Energy Center, a cogeneration facility near Houston. This is part of Calpine's Baytown Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Project that is designed to capture the facility's CO2 emissions, enabling the 24/7 supply of low-carbon electricity to Texas customers as well as steam to nearby industrial facilities.
This agreement marks ExxonMobil's sixth CCS customer, bringing the company's total amount of CO2 under contract to ~16 MTA. The CO2 from Calpine's facility will tie into ExxonMobil's CO2 pipeline system, the largest in the world, which is strategically located along the U.S. Gulf Coast and supports enhanced oil recovery as well as permanent CO2 sequestration.

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Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) engages in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas in the U.S. and internationally.
It will report its Q1 2025 earnings on May 2. Wall Street analysts expect the company to post EPS of $1.70, down from $2.06 in the prior-year period. According to data from Benzinga Pro, quarterly revenue is expected to be $86.09 billion, up from $83.08 billion a year earlier.
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The 52-week range of Exxon Mobil stock price was $97.80 to $126.34.
Exxon Mobil's dividend yield is 3.80%. It paid $3.96 per share in dividends during the last 12 months.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Latest On Exxon Mobil</h2>
On Jan. 31, the company announced its Q4 2024 earnings, posting total revenues and other income of $83.4 billion, missing the consensus of $86.6 billion, as reported by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43389620/exxon-mobil-q4-earnings-mixed-results-but-ceo-promises-profitable-growth-well-into-the-future">Benzinga</a>.
Net production in the fourth quarter was 4.6 million oil-equivalent barrels per day, an increase of 20,000 oil-equivalent barrels per day from the prior quarter.
"Financially, we delivered some of our highest earnings and operating cash flow in a decade. We earned returns higher than our peers and well above our cost of capital, and we distributed more cash to shareholders than all but five companies in the entire S&amp;P 500," CEO Darren Woods said.&nbsp;
Check out this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/options/25/04/44817140/decoding-exxon-mobils-options-activity-whats-the-big-picture">article by Benzinga</a>, which decodes Exxon Mobil&#8217;s options activity.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Can You Earn $100 Per Month As An Exxon Mobil Investor?</h2>
If you want to make $100 per month — $1,200 annually — from Exxon Mobil dividends, your investment value needs to be approximately $31,579, which is around 303 shares at $104.19 each.&nbsp;
Understanding the dividend yield calculations: When making an estimate, you need two key variables — the desired annual income ($1,200) and the dividend yield (3.80% in this case). So, $1,200 / 0.038 = $31,579 to generate an income of $100 per month.
You can calculate the dividend yield by dividing the annual dividend payments by the current price of the stock.
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The dividend yield can change over time. This is the outcome of fluctuating stock prices and dividend payments on a rolling basis.
For instance, assume a stock that pays $2 as an annual dividend is priced at $50. Its dividend yield would be $2/$50 = 4%. If the stock price rises to $60, the dividend yield drops to 3.33% ($2/$60). A drop in stock price to $40 will have an inverse effect and increase the dividend yield to 5% ($2/$40).
In summary, income-focused investors may find Exxon Mobil stock an attractive option for making a steady income of $100 per month by owning 303 shares of stock. There may be more upside to come as investors benefit from the company's consistent dividend hikes. Exxon Mobil has raised its dividend consecutively for the last 42 years.&nbsp;
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Shares of energy stocks are trading lower as oil falls amid US-Iran talks.

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with XOM, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 9 uncommon options trades for Exxon Mobil.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 66% bullish and 33%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $302,210, and 4 are calls, for a total amount of $456,325.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $95.0 to $120.0 for Exxon Mobil over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Exxon Mobil's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Exxon Mobil's whale activity within a strike price range from $95.0 to $120.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Exxon Mobil 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745251245_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$326.7K</td>
<td>6.5K</td>
<td>624</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$0.55</td>
<td>$0.51</td>
<td>$0.54</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$108.0K</td>
<td>69</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$7.95</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$7.95</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$79.5K</td>
<td>11.5K</td>
<td>110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$7.35</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$52.0K</td>
<td>740</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$2.45</td>
<td>$2.39</td>
<td>$2.43</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$48.6K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>433</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Exxon Mobil</h3>
ExxonMobil is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil worldwide. In 2023, it produced 2.4 million barrels of liquids and 7.7 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At the end of 2023, reserves were 16.9 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 66% of which were liquids. The company is one of the world's largest refiners, with a total global refining capacity of 4.5 million barrels of oil per day, and is one of the world's largest manufacturers of commodity and specialty chemicals.
<h3>Where Is Exxon Mobil Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 3,608,592, the price of XOM is down -2.15% at $104.62. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 11 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Exxon Mobil</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $129.6.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Buy rating for Exxon Mobil, targeting a price of $131. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Buy rating on Exxon Mobil, maintaining a target price of $135. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Scotiabank continues to hold a Sector Outperform rating for Exxon Mobil, targeting a price of $115. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Mizuho keeps a Neutral rating on Exxon Mobil with a target price of $129. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Overweight rating on Exxon Mobil with a target price of $138. 
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The U.S. Energy Department (DoE) is reportedly contemplating substantial reductions, potentially halting&nbsp;nearly $10 billion in federal&nbsp;funding for clean-energy projects. This move could jeopardize high-profile collaborations with&nbsp;Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>).
What Happened: The proposed cuts could disrupt contracts with energy companies involved in&nbsp;hydrogen, carbon capture, long-duration energy&nbsp;storage, and other technologies, The Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/doge-comes-for-clean-energy-putting-exxon-and-occidental-projects-at-risk-565bd42f">reported</a>. These reductions are a part of President Donald Trump's broader initiative through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce the size and cost of government, and could result in thousands of job losses at the Department of Energy (DOE), according to the report. 
DOGE&#8217;s&nbsp;efforts, overseen by Trump advisor Elon Musk, have already resulted in significant contract reductions and&nbsp;job cuts across the federal&nbsp;workforce. The $10 billion figure represents&nbsp;potential funding slashes in two&nbsp;DOE offices and a portion of the DOGE-driven cancellations being considered across the Energy Department.
Several key partnerships are at risk, including projects with Exxon, NextEra Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>), and Occidental Petroleum, as the DOE considers cutting support. Additionally, funding for four regional hydrogen hubs—mainly in Democratic-leaning areas—is also under review.
DOE did not respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> request for comment.
SEE ALSO:&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44877231/ethereum-price-plunges-to-2018-levels-what-is-going-on" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ethereum Price Plunges To 2018 Levels: What Is Going On? &#8211; Benzinga</a>
Why It Matters: The proposed cuts follow President Trump&#8217;s earlier move to freeze billions in federal funding, affecting projects in clean energy, conservation, and transportation across the United States. This move&nbsp;in February has created <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43628767/trump-freezes-billions-in-federal-funding-jobs-and-projects-in-clean-energy-conservation-and-transportation-left-in-limbo">uncertainty </a>for thousands of workers and local economies.
Moreover, in April 2025, Trump unveiled plans to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44701436/trump-unleashes-beautiful-clean-coal-policies-as-wall-street-tanks-sp-500-hits-1-year-low">revive U.S. coal production</a>, marking a dramatic policy reversal from the climate-focused agendas of the Biden and Obama administrations. This shift in policy and the proposed funding cuts could significantly impact the clean energy sector and its stakeholders.
Meanwhile, DOGE has drawn severe criticism for its mass firings. Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44484549/mark-cuban-on-doge-government-cuts-this-isnt-a-corporate-turnaround-this-is-the-united-states-of-america">warned </a>that abruptly cutting federal programs, agencies, and jobs without considering the economic impact could harm local economies. He noted that in some cities, up to 9% of the workforce depends on government jobs, and sudden cuts could lead to job losses, falling home values, and economic decline.
iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICLN#NASDAQ">ICLN</a>) and Invesco Solar ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) climbed 1.77% and 1.19%, respectively, on Thursday.
While shares of Occidental Petroleum and Exxon Mobil rose 3.28% and 2.62%, respectively, during the same period.
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Disclaimer:&nbsp;This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.

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Trump's Energy Department Mulls Cutting Billions In Clean-Energy Funds, Threatening Exxon, Occidental Projects

Wall Street saw a rebound in risk appetite on Thursday ahead of the long Easter weekend, as President Donald Trump signaled positive <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">momentum in trade negotiations.</a>
Speaking ahead of a scheduled meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Trump expressed strong confidence in reaching a trade agreement with the European Union. He also hinted at progress with China, stating, "We will make a good deal with China." 
Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent noted that trade talks with Japan are moving in a highly satisfactory direction.
By midday in New York, the S&amp;P 500 had climbed 0.9%, while the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.5%, recouping some losses after a 3% slide on Wednesday. The Dow Jones, however, slipped 0.9%, weighed down by a sharp 23% plunge in UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) after the company slashed its full-year earnings forecast.
Energy stocks led the day&#8217;s gains, buoyed by rising oil prices. Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) rallied 4.1%, while Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) advanced 3.5%.
Gold prices retreated nearly 1% after a strong multi-day rally, pressured by a firmer U.S. dollar and rising Treasury yields. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed six basis points to 4.34%.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) edged up 0.9% to $85,000.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h1>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg (%)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,884.35</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,323.43</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>18,357.77</td>
<td>0.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>39,441.72</td>
<td colspan="2">-0.6%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:55 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.8% to $530.09.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) fell 0.7% to $394.05.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.5% to $446.19.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) soared 1% to $186.67.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Energt&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 3.5%; the&nbsp;Health Care&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) lagged, down 0.1%.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
<ul>
<li>Eli Lilly Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) surged 16% after announcing that its oral GLP-1 receptor agonist, Orforglipron, successfully completed Phase 3 trials without requiring food or water restrictions.</li>
<li>Fidelity National Information Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>) jumped 9% after announcing a $13.5 billion deal to acquire Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPN#NYSE">GPN</a>)&#8217;s Issuer Solutions business. The move is aimed at bolstering FIS's fintech capabilities and is expected to generate over $125 million in annual revenue synergies. Shares of GPN tumbled 15%. </li>
<li>Companies reacting to earnings reports included American Express Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), up 0.5%; Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), up 1.9%; Charles Schwab Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>), up 2.7%; Marsh &amp; McLennan Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) down 3.3%; Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>), up 1.3%; State Street Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STT#NYSE">STT</a>), up 3.2%; KeyCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>), up 3.7% and Huntington Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBAN#NASDAQ">HBAN</a>), up 4%.</li>
<li>Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) rose 2% ahead of the earnings report, which is slated for release after the market close. </li>
</ul>
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Broad U.S. Equity ETFs

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Wall Street Rebounds, Eli Lilly Rallies, UnitedHealth Group Plummets: What's Driving Markets Thursday?

MTDR

Shares of energy stocks are up as oil prices rise amid US sanctions on Iran.

As <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44856008/china-dismisses-trumps-tariff-numbers-game-files-wto-complaint-talks-can-only-proceed-based-on-mutual-respect">US-China trade tensions</a> continue to escalate, Chinese refiners have cut their U.S. oil imports, while imports of Canadian crude have reached record highs
What happened: Imports of U.S. oil by China have plunged roughly 90% since 2023, falling from a peak of 29 million barrels per month to just 3 million, according to Vortexa Ltd. data, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-16/china-pivots-from-us-to-canada-for-more-oil-as-trade-war-worsens">reported</a> Bloomberg. In March, China imported 7.3 million barrels of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44855903/scott-bessent-warns-of-serious-risk-to-anyone-buying-iran-oil-crude-moves-up-us-futures-and-nikkei-post-modest-gains">crude</a> from Canada's Vancouver port.
This figure is expected to rise even more this month. This shift follows the completion of the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion (TMX) in late 2023, which added 590,000 barrels per day of export capacity and gave Alberta's landlocked oil sands direct access to Asian markets.
Why it matters: China's shift to Canadian oil highlights the larger impact of the<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44831287/trump-administration-imposes-up-to-245-tariff-on-chinese-imports-amid-intensifying-trade-battle"> current trade conflict</a> between the Donald Trump administration and Team Xi Jinping. For investors, the emergence of Canada as a key supplier to China signals a structural shift in North American oil fundamentals, with implications for companies such as Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., Cenovus Energy Inc., and U.S. majors like Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) and Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>).
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This move is also strategically significant for China's refineries, which gain from the comparatively inexpensive and dense oil available from Canada's oilsands. Wenran Jiang, president of the Canada-China Energy &amp; Environment Forum, stated, "Given the trade war, it's unlikely for China to import more <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/buybacks/25/04/44853647/northern-oil-and-gas-stock-climbs-on-q1-hedging-results-shareholder-return-update-what-you-need-to-know">US oil</a>."
Oil prices witnessed a rally on early Thursday, with Brent Crude Oil up 0.85%, now trading at $66.42 per barrel, and the WTI Futures up by 1.06%.
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China Slashes US Oil Imports By 90% Amid Trump Tariffs, Turns To Canada Instead

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in XOM usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 11 extraordinary options activities for Exxon Mobil. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 45% leaning bullish and 27% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $294,538, and 6 are calls, amounting to $193,704.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $99.0 to $115.0 for Exxon Mobil during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Exxon Mobil's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Exxon Mobil's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $99.0 to $115.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Exxon Mobil 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744729676_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$2.91</td>
<td>$2.8</td>
<td>$2.8</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$140.0K</td>
<td>13.7K</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$0.82</td>
<td>$0.71</td>
<td>$0.78</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
<td>$73.9K</td>
<td>364</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$10.65</td>
<td>$10.55</td>
<td>$10.65</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$42.6K</td>
<td>851</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$37.8K</td>
<td>951</td>
<td>121</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$2.97</td>
<td>$2.96</td>
<td>$2.96</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$36.1K</td>
<td>972</td>
<td>122</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Exxon Mobil</h3>
ExxonMobil is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil worldwide. In 2023, it produced 2.4 million barrels of liquids and 7.7 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At the end of 2023, reserves were 16.9 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 66% of which were liquids. The company is one of the world's largest refiners, with a total global refining capacity of 4.5 million barrels of oil per day, and is one of the world's largest manufacturers of commodity and specialty chemicals.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Exxon Mobil, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Exxon Mobil</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 3,077,401, the price of XOM is up 0.91% at $104.33. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 17 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Exxon Mobil</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $129.6.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Mizuho keeps a Neutral rating on Exxon Mobil with a target price of $129. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Overweight rating on Exxon Mobil, maintaining a target price of $138. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Buy rating on Exxon Mobil with a target price of $135. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Buy rating on Exxon Mobil, maintaining a target price of $131. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Scotiabank has decided to maintain their Sector Outperform rating on Exxon Mobil, which currently sits at a price target of $115. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Exxon Mobil, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

Decoding Exxon Mobil's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

President Donald Trump's announcement on Wednesday of a 90-day pause on tariffs against America's trading partners gave the market a short-lived relief. Experts believe market volatility is expected to continue as Trump <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/10/trump-tariffs-trade-war-stock-market-live-updates/83008953007/">raised</a> duties against China to 145% after Beijing responded with retaliatory tariffs. In this environment, investors are flocking to quality dividend stocks for downside protection.
Data from S&amp;P Global<a href="https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/documents/research/research-a-case-for-dividend-growth-strategies.pdf"> shows</a> from Dec. 31, 1999, to March 31, 2022, when the market was down, the S&amp;P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats outperformed the S&amp;P Composite 1500 by an average of 140 bps per month.
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"I make about 10k net with salary, business and capital gains," he said.
The investor also urged Redditors to save and keep costs in control.
"Be lucky &#8211; success in investment is mostly no function of work dedicated towards it. Save relentlessly. It might sound simple but putting aside 1,000 EUR per Month is 12k per year, putting aside 3, 000 EUR per month is a quite considerable 40k."
Trending: Hasbro, MGM, and Skechers trust this AI marketing firm — <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/rad-intel">invest pre-IPO from $0.55 per share now</a>.
Let's take a look at some of the key holdings in the portfolio.
Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF
Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QYLD#NASDAQ">QYLD</a>) is a notable ETF that earns money by selling covered call options on the Nasdaq-100 Index. The fund was started in 2013 and has since paid monthly income to investors. The fund yields about 13%. Some of the top holdings of the ETF are Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>).
Vanguard FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield UCITS ETF&nbsp;
The Vanguard FRESE All-World High Dividend Yield ETF focuses on companies that pay higher-than-average dividends, excluding REITs. JPMorgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>), Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>), Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) and AbbVie (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>) are among the fund's top holdings.
Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF&nbsp;
Vanguard FTSE All-World ETF tracks the FTSE All-World Index and gives investors exposure to large- and mid-cap companies in the developed and emerging markets.&nbsp;
Over 60% of the fund's portfolio is allocated to US stocks
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UBS analyst Josh Silverstein maintains Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $135 to $131.

UBS Maintains Buy on Exxon Mobil, Lowers Price Target to $131

Brent crude prices rose over the $65-per-barrel level on Monday before retreating slightly, supported by changing geopolitical currents and guarded optimism in the equity markets. The rally in Brent crude, triggered by renewed US-Iran diplomacy and a partial lull in trade war hostilities, brought <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">energy-themed ETFs</a> back into focus, despite lingering concerns about oversupply and weakening global demand.
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Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)
The broadest energy equity benchmark in the U.S., XLE, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/oil">picked up steam as oil rose</a>. With heavyweights like ExxonMobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) and Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) in its portfolio, the fund reflects crude benchmarks. Its exposure to oil majors with strong dividend yields also makes it a popular bet during periods of geopolitical realignment — such as the Oman negotiations that could remake Gulf oil diplomacy.
iShares U.S. Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEO#BATS">IEO</a>)
IEO targets exploration and production companies — the most oil-price-sensitive sub-sector. The slight rebound in Brent, driven by the White House&#8217;s brief reprieve from tariffs on technology products and optimism for resumed Middle East diplomacy, has lent new life to small- and mid-cap E&amp;P stocks. ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) is one of its top holdings. However, the rally might be fleeting, with OPEC lowering its growth and lowering demand projections for oil consumption. Reuters reported that OPEC has lowered its world economic growth forecast this year to 3.0% from 3.1% and cut next year&#8217;s to 3.1% from 3.2%. 
SPDR S&amp;P Oil &amp; Gas Equipment &amp; Services ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XES#NYSE">XES</a>)
Oilfield service companies, like those held in XES, are often the last to reap the benefits of higher prices because of capital spending cycles. The shock OPEC+ cut to accelerate output recovery might trigger upstream activity, indirectly benefiting service providers like Tidewater Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDW#NYSE">TDW</a>) and Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIG#NYSE">RIG</a>), one of this fund&#8217;s top holdings.
A Diplomatic Thaw
The weekend witnessed a thaw in US-Iran<a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/oil-steady-trump-tariff-reprieve-223603774.html"> relations as senior officials</a> from both countries held talks in Oman — the first senior-level meeting since 2022. While information is still limited, the tone of the conversation was said to be &#8220;constructive,&#8221; hinting at a possible blueprint to restart stalled talks on Tehran&#8217;s nuclear program. The two sides committed to another meeting, injecting new optimism into a region long influenced by volatility and oil market instability.
Though a long-term deal is far from certain, even the potential for diplomatic breakthrough has moderated concerns about supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz — a critical chokepoint for global oil flows. Meanwhile, it also raised questions about whether Iranian crude oil might return to the market in significant quantities, making an already tenuous supply-demand balance even more complicated.
The Bigger Picture
The oil price rally, though propelled by newsworthy catalysts such as tariff delays and diplomatic talks, is confronted with structural headwinds. Nevertheless, ETF investors seem to be content to ride the volatility, particularly with equities mounting a parallel rebound and safe-haven assets lagging.
Investors are now focusing keenly on rig count trends and Q2 CapEx releases to assess the real-world effect of the Brent bounce. According to recent data by the Energy Information Administration, Baker Hughes found that for the week ending April 1, the natural gas rig count dropped to 96 rigs from 103 rigs in the prior week. Typically, lower rigs mean tightened supply, which in turn means upward pressure on oil prices.
On the other hand, banks slashed their price forecasts, with JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. now seeing Brent at $66 this year and Goldman Sachs expecting an average of $63, as the crude market continues to be poised to encounter substantial surpluses.
While the geopolitical board game is still unfolding, energy ETFs are an on-again, off-again — albeit volatile — strategy on oil&#8217;s journey through 2025. 
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Crude oil prices have come under pressure from ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China, which have cast uncertainty over global growth and fuel demand. Last week, Energy Secretary Chris Wright spoke positively about the oil and shale industry despite the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44667862/oil-crashes-to-60-per-barrel-as-recession-fears-grow">steep drop in prices.</a> 
What to Know: Wright, a former CEO of Liberty Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBRT#NYSE">LBRT</a>) with firsthand experience in the shale sector, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/11/us-energy-secretary-bullish-on-shale-despite-plunging-oil-prices-.html">told</a> CNBC in an interview that he remains optimistic about the industry&#8217;s ability to adapt and prosper. 
"The U.S. shale industry is going to survive and thrive," Wright said.
"But of course, investment decisions are going to be tailored if prices stay this low for a long period of time. But I'm quite bullish on the U.S. industry," he added.&nbsp;
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Crude oil prices are down nearly 27% in 2025, trading below the key $65 per barrel threshold identified by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas as the break-even point for Permian Basin operators like Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) and Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>). 
Still, Wright highlighted the oil industry's ability to innovate and referenced the 2014–2016 downturn when shale production surged amid weak demand.&nbsp;
"In 2015 and 2016 oil prices twice hit $28, and what happened? What did the U.S. shale industry do in that time — innovate, get smarter, drive their costs down, and that's what's happening right now," Wright said.
What Else: Energy analysts at Goldman Sachs recently reduced their oil forecasts for December 2025 to $62 per barrel for Brent and $58 for WTI, with additional downside expected in 2026. The analysts noted GDP downgrades and forecasts of a "stagnating" U.S. economy.&nbsp;
Adding to the pressure on oil prices, OPEC+ oil producers recently announced a massive production increase to 411,000 barrels per day next month. Meanwhile, the group <a href="https://www.opec.org/monthly-oil-market-report.html">cut its</a> 2025–26 global oil demand growth forecast on Monday by 100,000 barrels per day due to slower growth resulting from Trump's tariffs. 
OPEC said it expects 1.3 million barrels per day growth each year, still above estimates from others like the EIA of 900,000 and Goldman Sachs estimate of 500,000.&nbsp;
The United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>), which tracks the daily price movements of light, sweet crude oil, was up 0.43% at the time of publication on Monday. 
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In the current market session, Exxon Mobil Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) price is at $104.04, after a 0.87% spike. However, over the past month, the stock fell by 8.45%, and in the past year, by 12.34%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is undervalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

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<h3>Evaluating Exxon Mobil P/E in Comparison to Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Exxon Mobil has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 28.6 of the Oil, Gas &amp; Consumable Fuels industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

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In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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Scotiabank analyst Paul Cheng maintains Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) with a Sector Outperform and lowers the price target from $140 to $115.

Scotiabank Maintains Sector Outperform on Exxon Mobil, Lowers Price Target to $115

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