By Marianna Parraga and Shariq Khan HOUSTON/NEW YORK, Feb 3 (Reuters) – U.S. Gulf Coast refiners are struggling to absorb a rapid increase in Venezuelan crude shipments since last month’s landmark $2 billion supply deal between Caracas and Washington, pressuring prices and leaving some volumes unsold, according to traders and shipping data. Weak U.S. demand … Read more
For many people, “investing in dividend stocks” doesn’t have the same ring as investing in “the next big thing.” But the former can often be just as profitable, if not more so. Even relatively small dividends compound and add up over the years. There’s also peace of mind that comes with knowing you’ll be rewarded … Read more
Venezuela sits on the planet’s largest oil reserves, about 303 billion barrels, yet executives from major oil companies are debating whether the billions of dollars needed to modernize the country’s oil infrastructure are worth it. The debate: Until 100 billion dollars it will be necessary to get Venezuela’s oil industry where it needs to be. … Read more
2025 has not been the easiest for investors. While they’ve had to navigate tariff uncertainty, investors have also seen major ups and downs in the stock market. The market is expected to maintain momentum this year, but you need to be careful when it comes to building a portfolio. Instead of chasing a quick advantage, … Read more
Investing in dividend stocks is a great way to generate passive income. Many companies pay profitable and growing dividends. This allows investors to collect a growing stream of passive income. Chevron (NYSE: CVX), NNN REIT (NYSE: NNN)and Verizon (NYSE: VZ) there are three from the top shares with dividends. Here’s why they’re great to buy … Read more