Occidental Petroleum Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and gas properties in the United States, the Middle East, and North Africa. It operates through three segments: Oil and Gas, Chemical, and Midstream and Marketing. The company's Oil and Gas segment explores for, develops, and produces oil and condensate, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and natural gas. Its Chemical segment manufactures and markets basic chemicals, including chlorine, caustic soda, chlorinated organics, potassium chemicals, ethylene dichloride, chlorinated isocyanurates, sodium silicates, and calcium chloride; and vinyls comprising vinyl chloride monomer, polyvinyl chloride, and ethylene. The Midstream and Marketing segment gathers, processes, transports, stores, purchases, and markets oil, condensate, NGLs, natural gas, carbon dioxide, and power. This segment also invests in entities. Occidental Petroleum Corporation was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Occidental Petroleum Corporation

Key Points
Focus on profitable, proven companies with strong brands and steady cash flow.
Buffett recommends S&P 500 index funds for long-term wealth building.
Compounding works best for those who stay invested through market cycles.
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1. Focus on businesses you understand
Buffett's investing philosophy is refreshingly simple: Buy high-quality companies at fair prices and hold them for the long haul -- often decades. He avoids complex or speculative ventures, instead focusing on businesses with durable competitive advantages, steady earnings growth, and trustworthy management.
Buffett's portfolio reflects this discipline. It's concentrated in consumer staples, financial services, and energy -- sectors he believes will remain indispensable through all economic cycles. Berkshire's top holdings -- Apple, American Express, Bank of America, Coca-Cola, Chevron, and Occidental Petroleum -- share some common threads: predictable cash flow, powerful brands, and shareholder-friendly capital allocation programs.
Equally telling are the companies Buffett tends to avoid. He's long steered clear of unproven tech start-ups, cyclical industries, and commoditized businesses that lack pricing power.
For investors, his example underscores a timeless truth: Resist the temptation to follow herd mentality. In investing, such an approach is similar to being a victim of the greater fool theory. Instead, seek out businesses with a long record of profitability, reliable dividends, and management teams that treat shareholders as partners.
2. The power of passive investing
Buffett long acknowledged that most investors are better off buying index funds rather than picking individual stocks. His reasoning is simple: Over time, the S&P 500 mirrors the growth of the American economy. It's composed of world-class companies like Apple, Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, Walmart, and JPMorgan Chase that consistently reinvest profits, raise dividends, and drive long-term wealth creation.
For first-time investors, buying an S&P 500 exchange-traded fund (ETF) through providers like Vanguard, Fidelity, or Charles Schwab is one of the smartest, most stress-free ways to follow Buffett's playbook. This approach provides instant diversification across hundreds of top U.S. companies -- with no need for market timing, stock picking, or guesswork.
3. Think long-term and stay consistent
Buffett's success never hinged on predicting market moves -- it's built on patience, discipline, and the power of compounding. He's held some of his core positions for decades, steadily reinvesting dividends and allowing time do the heavy lifting.
The key lesson for beginners is consistency. Invest regularly, reinvest your dividends, double down on winners, and trim laggards. Avoid chasing hot stocks, cryptocurrencies, or viral trends that promise quick riches but lack fundamental strength.
Market corrections and downturns will happen, but Buffett views them as opportunities, not setbacks. They allow disciplined investors to buy quality companies at attractive prices. As he has famously advised, "You want to be greedy when others are fearful, and you want to be fearful when others are greedy."
In the end, wealth creation is less about timing the market and more about spending long periods of time in the market. Staying calm, patient, and committed to your long-term plan is what separates successful investors from emotional traders -- and it's the mindset that turns ordinary savers into extraordinary investors.
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Key Points
Bought 221,760 shares of OXY; estimated transaction value of $10.31 million
Trade represents 7.37% of 13F reportable assets under management
Post-trade holding: 221,760 shares valued at $10.31 million
New OXY stake represents 7.37% of total 13F AUM, placing it outside the fund’s top five holdings
QSM Asset Management Ltd initiated a new position in Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY), acquiring 221,760 shares during the third quarter of 2025 in an estimated trade valued at $10.31 million, according to an SEC filing dated October 16, 2025.
The total shares bought include 221,760 shares of OXY. The estimated transaction value is $10.31 million. This trade represents 7.37% of 13F reportable assets under management.
Post-trade holding: 221,760 shares valued at $10.31 million
New OXY stake represents 7.37% of total 13F AUM, placing it outside the fund’s top five holdings.
What happened
QSM Asset Management Ltd disclosed a new stake in Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) in its quarterly Form 13-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 16, 2025. The fund acquired approximately 221,760 shares, with an estimated transaction value of $10.31 million. The position did not previously appear in the firm’s reported holdings.
What else to know
This was a new position for QSM Asset Management Ltd, with OXY accounting for 7.37% of the fund’s 13F reportable AUM after the trade.
Top five holdings after the filing:
ZBH: $12.87 million (9.2% of AUM)
INTC: $12.18 million (8.7% of AUM)
VTRS: $11,602,944 (8.3% of AUM)
RIO: $11.51 million (8.2% of AUM)
PFE: $11,276,315 (8.1% of AUM)
As of October 15, 2025, shares of Occidental Petroleum Corporation were priced at $41.88, down 18.77% over the one-year period ending October 15, 2025, underperforming the S&P 500 by 34.56 percentage points during the same period.
Company overview
Price (as of market close 2025-10-15)
$41.88
Market capitalization
$41.23 billion
Revenue (TTM)
$27.24 billion
Net income (TTM)
$1.73 billion
Company snapshot
Occidental Petroleum Corporation is a leading energy company with a diversified portfolio spanning oil and gas exploration, chemical manufacturing, and midstream operations. Its scale and balanced business mix position it to serve a wide range of industrial and energy customers worldwide.
The company produces and markets crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids, and basic chemicals through its Oil & Gas, Chemical, and Midstream & Marketing segments.
It generates revenue primarily from the extraction and sale of hydrocarbons, as well as the manufacturing and distribution of chemicals and related products.
Occidental Petroleum Corporation operates across the United States, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.
Foolish take
Every oil cycle slows down eventually. Prices level off and the market's attention drifts elsewhere. Yet these quieter stretches often reveal what really lasts, and Occidental Petroleum Corporation has spent decades proving that it can outlast the cycle.
QSM Asset Management added a new $10.3 million position in Occidental Petroleum in the third quarter, buying roughly 221,760 shares that now make up roughly 7 percent of its portfolio.
The timing is interesting. Occidental's stock has fallen close to 19 percent over the past year, yet its balance sheet is stronger than it has been in a decade. The company is consistently producing solid cash flow from its oil, chemical and midstream units. Debt has also dropped sharply since its Anadarko acquisition in 2019. Its integrated model gives Occidental room to stay profitable when crude prices slip and to compound gains when they rise.
For investors, Occidental Petroleum shows how a mature operator can still grow in a measured way and is also well positioned to turn the rough edges of the energy cycle into lasting value. The company isn’t just surviving the market cycle — it’s reshaping itself for the next one.
Glossary
13F reportable assets: Assets that institutional investment managers must disclose quarterly to the SEC on Form 13F.
Assets under management (AUM): The total market value of investments managed on behalf of clients by a fund or firm.
Form 13-F: A quarterly SEC filing by institutional investment managers listing their equity holdings.
Stake: The ownership interest or investment a person or entity holds in a company.
Midstream: The sector of the energy industry involved in transporting, storing, and marketing oil, gas, and related products.
Hydrocarbons: Organic compounds made of hydrogen and carbon, such as oil and natural gas, used as energy sources.
TTM: The 12-month period ending with the most recent quarterly report.
Underperforming: Delivering a lower return than a benchmark or comparable investment over a given period.
Position: The amount of a particular security or asset held by an investor or fund.
Market capitalization: The total value of a company's outstanding shares, calculated as share price times shares outstanding.
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What Occidental Petroleum’s Latest Backer Sees in Oil’s Next Chapter

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Thursday closed up +0.58%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.31%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.88%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25) rose +0.58%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ25) rose up +0.90%.
Stock indexes settled higher on Thursday, led by strength in energy producers after WTI crude oil jumped more than +5% when the US blacklisted state-run Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC, Russia’s largest oil producers, which threatens to tighten global oil supplies. Also, Dow Inc. rose more than +12% after reporting stronger-than-expected Q3 adjusted operating Ebitda. In addition, Honeywell International rose by more than +6% after reporting better-than-expected Q3 sales.
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Stocks also found support on Thursday’s US economic news that showed Sep existing home sales rose +1.5% m/m to a 7-month high of 4.06 million, right on expectations.
Stocks added to their gains Thursday afternoon as US-China trade tensions eased slightly when the White House confirmed that President Trump will meet directly with President Xi Jinping next Thursday on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea.
On the negative side, Molina Healthcare closed down more than -17% to lead health insurers lower after cutting its full-year adjusted EPS forecast. Also, Super Micro Computer (SMCI) closed down more than -8% after reporting weaker-than-expected Q1 preliminary sales.
Late Wednesday, the Trump administration announced sanctions on Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC, Russia’s biggest oil producers, due to “Russia’s lack of serious commitment to a peace process to end the war in Ukraine.” The new sanctions could bar foreign countries or companies from conducting business with the oil companies and cut them off from much of the international financial system.
The markets are focusing on progress in US-China trade talks, as President Trump reiterated his threat on Monday to boost tariffs on Chinese goods “if there isn’t a deal” by November 1. President Trump is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next Thursday on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference in South Korea.
The US government shutdown continues into its fourth week, weighing on market sentiment and delaying key economic reports. The government shutdown is delaying the release of government reports, including the last four weeks of weekly initial unemployment claims and the September payroll report. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said the September consumer price report, which was initially scheduled to be released last Wednesday, will be released this Friday. The White House has warned that if the government shutdown lingers, it would trigger widespread dismissals of employees in government programs that don’t align with President Trump’s priorities. Bloomberg Economics estimates that 640,000 federal workers will be furloughed during the shutdown, which would expand jobless claims and push the unemployment rate up to 4.7%.
The markets this week will focus on earnings results as the Q3 earnings season continues. Rising corporate earnings expectations are a bullish backdrop for stocks. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, 85% of the S&P 500 companies that have reported so far have beaten forecasts, on course for the best quarter since 2021. Also, more than 22% of companies in the S&P 500 that have provided guidance for their Q3 earnings results are expected to beat analysts’ expectations, the highest in a year. However, Q3 profits are expected to have risen by +7.2% y/y, the smallest increase in two years. Also, Q3 sales growth is projected to slow to +5.9% y/y from 6.4% in Q2.
The markets are pricing in a 99% chance of a -25 bp rate cut at the next FOMC meeting on Oct 28-29.
Overseas stock markets settled mixed on Thursday. The Euro Stoxx 50 closed up +0.52%. China’s Shanghai Composite closed up +0.22%. Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 closed down -1.35%.
Interest Rates
December 10-year T-notes (ZNZ5) on Thursday closed down -10 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield rose +4.4 bp to 3.993%. T-notes were under pressure on Thursday amid inflation concerns, as a +5% surge in WTI crude oil prices boosted inflation expectations and pushed the 10-year breakeven inflation rate to a 1-week high of 2.31%. Also, Thursday’s rally in stocks curbed safe-haven demand for T-notes.
T-notes have ongoing support due to the ongoing US government shutdown, which could lead to additional job losses, reduced consumer spending, and a weakened US economy, potentially allowing the Fed to continue cutting interest rates.
European government bond yields moved higher on Thursday. The 10-year German bund yield rose +2.0 bp to 2.583%. The 10-year UK gilt yield rose +0.6 bp to 4.423%.
The Eurozone Oct consumer confidence indicator survey unexpectedly rose +0.7 to an 8-month high of -14.2, stronger than expectations of a decline to -15.0.
Swaps are discounting a 1% chance for a -25 bp rate cut by the ECB at its next policy meeting on October 30.
US Stock Movers
Energy stocks and energy service providers moved higher on Thursday after the price of WTI crude oil surged more than +5% to a 2-week high. APA Corp (APA) closed up more than +7% and Valero Energy (VLO) closed up more than +6%. Also, Diamondback Energy (FANG), Marathon Petroleum (MPC), Halliburton (HAL), Baker Hughes (BKR), Devon Energy (DVN), and Phillips 66 (PSX) closed up more than +3%. In addition, Occidental Petroleum (OXY) and ConocoPhillips (COP) closed up more than +2%.
Quantum-computing stocks rallied on Thursday after the Wall Street Journal reported that the firms are in talks to give the Commerce Department equity stakes in exchange for federal funding. As a result, IonQ (IONQ), Rigetti Computing (RGTI), D-Wave Quantum (QBTS), and Quantum Computing (QUBT) closed up more than +6%.
Molina Healthcare (MOH) closed down more than -17% to lead health insurers lower and losers in the S&P 500 after cutting its full-year adjusted EPS forecast to $14.00 from a previous estimate of $19.00, well below the consensus of $18.65. Also, Centene (CNC) closed down -5% and Oscar Health (OSCR) closed down more than -3%.
Dow Inc. (DOW) closed up more than +12% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after reporting Q3 adjusted operating Ebitda of $868 million, well above the consensus of $759.7 million.
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) closed up more than +12% after reporting Q3 net revenue of $3.33 billion, above the consensus of $3.04 billion.
West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) closed up more than +10% after raising its full-year adjusted EPS estimate to $7.06-$7.11 from a previous forecast of $6.65-$6.85.
Dover Corp (DOV) closed up more than +8% after boosting its full-year adjusted EPS continuing operations estimate to $9.50-$9.60 from a previous estimate of $9.35-$9.55.
Honeywell International (HON) closed up more than +6% to lead gainers in the Dow Jones Industrials and Nasdaq 100 after reporting Q3 sales of $10.41 billion, stronger than the consensus of $10.15 billion.
TransUnion (TRU) closed up more than +3% after reporting Q3 adjusted EPS of $1.10, better than the consensus of $1.05.
Trucking companies moved lower Thursday, led by a -7% fall in Knight-Swift Transportation (KNX) after it forecasted Q4 adjusted EPS of 34 cents to 40 cents, the midpoint below the consensus of 39 cents. Saia Inc (SAIA) closed down more than -5% on the news, and Schneider National (SNDR) and Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) closed down more than -3%.
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) closed down more than -8% after reporting Q1 preliminary sales of $5.00 billion, well below the consensus of $6.49 billion.
Southwest Airlines (LUV) closed down by more than -6% after reporting Q3 operating revenue of $6.90 billion, below the consensus of $6.92 billion.
Roper Technologies (ROP) closed down more than -5% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100 after forecasting Q4 adjusted EPS from continuing operations $5.11 to $5.16, weaker than the consensus of $5.24.
T-Mobile US (TMUS) closed down more than -3% after reporting Q3 revenue of $21.96 billion, weaker than the consensus of $21.98 billion.
Moderna (MRNA) closed down more than -2% after saying its vaccine to prevent cytomegalovirus, a common cause of birth defects, failed to meet its goal in a late-stage trial.
Earnings Reports(10/24/2025)
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Co (BAH), First Hawaiian Inc (FHB), General Dynamics Corp (GD), Gentex Corp (GNTX), HCA Healthcare Inc (HCA), Illinois Tool Works Inc (ITW), Procter & Gamble Co/The (PG).
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Stocks Rally on Strength in Energy Shares and US-China Trade Hopes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.38%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.61%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25) are up +0.34%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ25) are up +0.59%.
Stock indexes are moving higher today, led by strength in energy producers after WTI crude oil jumped more than +5% when the US blacklisted state-run Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC, Russia’s largest oil producers, which threatens to tighten global oil supplies. Also, Dow Inc. is up more than +8% after reporting stronger-than-expected Q3 adjusted operating Ebitda. In addition, Honeywell International is up more than +7% after reporting better-than-expected Q3 sales.
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Stocks also found support on today’s US economic news that showed Sep existing home sales rose +1.5% m/m to a 7-month high of 4.06 million, right on expectations.
On the negative side, Molina Healthcare is down more than -20% to lead health insurers lower after cutting its full-year adjusted EPS forecast. Also, International Business Machines is down more than -4% after reporting a smaller-than-expected increase in its Q3 hybrid cloud unit. In addition, Tesla is down more than -3% after reporting Q3 EPS below consensus.
Late Wednesday, the Trump administration announced sanctions on Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC, Russia’s biggest oil producers, due to “Russia’s lack of serious commitment to a peace process to end the war in Ukraine.” The new sanctions could bar foreign countries or companies from conducting business with the oil companies and cut them off from much of the international financial system.
The markets are focusing on progress in US-China trade talks, as President Trump reiterated his threat on Monday to boost tariffs on Chinese goods “if there isn’t a deal” by November 1. President Trump is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next week on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference in South Korea.
The shutdown of the US government continues into its fourth week, weighing on market sentiment and delaying key economic reports. The government shutdown means delays in the release of government reports, including the last four weeks of weekly initial unemployment claims and the September payroll report. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said the September consumer price report, which was initially scheduled to be released last Wednesday, will be released this Friday. The White House has warned that if the government shutdown lingers, it would trigger widespread dismissals of employees in government programs that don’t align with President Trump’s priorities. Bloomberg Economics estimates that 640,000 federal workers will be furloughed during the shutdown, which would expand jobless claims and push the unemployment rate up to 4.7%.
The markets this week will focus on earnings results as the Q3 earnings season continues. Rising corporate earnings expectations are a bullish backdrop for stocks. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, 85% of the S&P 500 companies that have reported so far have beaten forecasts, on course for the best quarter since 2021. Also, more than 22% of companies in the S&P 500 that have provided guidance for their Q3 earnings results are expected to beat analysts’ expectations, the highest in a year. However, Q3 profits are expected to have risen by +7.2% y/y, the smallest increase in two years. Also, Q3 sales growth is projected to slow to +5.9% y/y from 6.4% in Q2.
The markets are pricing in a 99% chance of a -25 bp rate cut at the next FOMC meeting on Oct 28-29.
Overseas stock markets are mixed today. The Euro Stoxx 50 is up +0.44%. China’s Shanghai Composite closed up +0.22%. Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 closed down -1.35%.
Interest Rates
December 10-year T-notes (ZNZ5) today are down -7 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is up +3.2 bp to 3.982%. T-notes are under pressure today amid inflation concerns, as a +5% surge in WTI crude oil prices has boosted inflation expectations and pushed the 10-year breakeven inflation rate to a 1-week high of 2.309%. Also, supply pressures are negative for T-notes as the Treasury will auction $26 billion of 5-year TIPS later today.
T-notes have ongoing support due to the ongoing US government shutdown, which could lead to additional job losses, reduced consumer spending, and a weakened US economy, potentially allowing the Fed to continue cutting interest rates.
European government bond yields are mixed today. The 10-year German bund yield is up +1.6 bp to 2.579%. The 10-year UK gilt yield is down -0.5 bp to 4.413%.
The Eurozone Oct consumer confidence indicator survey unexpectedly rose +0.7 to an 8-month high of -14.2, stronger than expectations of a decline to -15.0.
Swaps are discounting a 1% chance for a -25 bp rate cut by the ECB at its next policy meeting on October 30.
US Stock Movers
Energy stocks and energy service providers are climbing today, with the price of WTI crude oil up more than +5% at a 2-week high. Valero Energy (VLO) is up more than +7% and APA Corp (APA) is up more than +6%. Also, Diamondback Energy (FANG) is up more than +4%, and Marathon Petroleum (MPC) is up more than +3%. In addition, Devon Energy (DVN), Occidental Petroleum (OXY), ConocoPhillips (COP), Halliburton (HAL), Phillips 66 (PSX), and Baker Hughes (BKR) are up more than +2%.
Quantum-computing stocks are rallying today after the Wall Street Journal reported that the firms are in talks to give the Commerce Department equity stakes in exchange for federal funding. As a result, IonQ (IONQ), Rigetti Computing (RGTI), D-Wave Quantum (QBTS), and Quantum Computing (QUBT) are up more than +9%.
Molina Healthcare (MOH) is down more than -20% to lead health insurers lower and losers in the S&P 500 after cutting its full-year adjusted EPS forecast to $14.00 from a previous estimate of $19.00, well below the consensus of $18.65. Also, Centene (CNC) and Oscar Health (OSCR) are down more than -6%. In addition, United Health Services (UHS) and UnitedHealth Group (UNH) are down more than -1%.
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) is up more than +12% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after reporting Q3 net revenue of $3.33 billion, above he consensus of $3.04 billion.
West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) is up more than +11% after raising its full-year adjusted EPS estimate to $7.06-$7.11 from a previous forecast of $6.65-$6.85.
Dow Inc. (DOW) is up more than +9% after reporting Q3 adjusted operating Ebitda of $868 million, well above the consensus of $759.7 million.
Honeywell International (HON) is up more than +6% to lead gainers in the Dow Jones Industrials and Nasdaq 100 after reporting Q3 sales of $10.41 billion, stronger than the consensus of $10.15 billion.
TransUnion (TRU) is up more than +3% after reporting Q3 adjusted EPS of $1.10, better than the consensus of $1.05.
CME Group (CME) is up more than +1% after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock to buy from hold with a price target of $300.
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) is down more than -7% after reporting Q1 preliminary sales of $5.00 billion, well below the consensus of $6.49 billion.
Roper Technologies (ROP) is down more than -6% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100 after forecasting Q4 adjusted EPS from continuing operations $5.11 to $5.16, weaker than the consensus of $5.24.
Southwest Airlines (LUV) is down by more than -6% after reporting Q3 operating revenue of $6.90 billion, below the consensus of $6.92 billion.
International Business Machines (IBM) is down more than -3% to lead losers in the Dow Jones Industrials after reporting a +14% increase in its Q3 hybrid cloud unit, below the consensus of +16%.
Tesla (TSLA) is down more than -2% after reporting Q3 EPS of 50 cents, weaker than the consensus of 54 cents.
T-Mobile US (TMUS) is down more than -3% after reporting Q3 revenue of $21.96 billion, weaker than the consensus of $21.98 billion.
Moderna (MRNA) is down more than -1% after saying its vaccine to prevent cytomegalovirus, a common cause of birth defects, failed to meet its goal in a late-stage trial.
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Stocks Supported by Strength in Energy Producers and Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.32%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.18%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.33%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25) are up +0.35%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ25) are up +0.35%.
Stock indexes are moving higher today, led by strength in energy producers after WTI crude oil jumped more than +5% when the US blacklisted state-run Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC, Russia's largest oil producers, which threatens to tighten global oil supplies. Also, Dow Inc. is up more than +11% after reporting stronger-than-expected Q3 adjusted operating Ebitda. In addition, Honeywell International is up more than +5% after reporting better-than-expected Q3 sales.
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On the negative side, Molina Healthcare is down more than -20% to lead health insurers lower after cutting its full-year adjusted EPS forecast. Also, International Business Machines is down more than -4% after reporting a smaller-than-expected increase in its Q3 hybrid cloud unit. In addition, Tesla is down more than -3% after reporting Q3 EPS below consensus.
Late Wednesday, the Trump administration announced sanctions on Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC, Russia's biggest oil producers, due to "Russia's lack of serious commitment to a peace process to end the war in Ukraine." The new sanctions could bar foreign countries or companies from conducting business with the oil companies and cut them off from much of the international financial system.
The markets are focusing on progress in US-China trade talks, as President Trump reiterated his threat on Monday to boost tariffs on Chinese goods "if there isn't a deal" by November 1. President Trump is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next week on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference in South Korea.
The shutdown of the US government continues into its fourth week, weighing on market sentiment and delaying key economic reports. The government shutdown means delays in the release of government reports, including the last four weeks of weekly initial unemployment claims and the September payroll report. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said the September consumer price report, which was initially scheduled to be released last Wednesday, will be released this Friday. The White House has warned that if the government shutdown lingers, it would trigger widespread dismissals of employees in government programs that don't align with President Trump's priorities. Bloomberg Economics estimates that 640,000 federal workers will be furloughed during the shutdown, which would expand jobless claims and push the unemployment rate up to 4.7%.
The markets this week will focus on earnings results as the Q3 earnings season continues. Rising corporate earnings expectations are a bullish backdrop for stocks. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, 85% of the S&P 500 companies that have reported so far have beaten forecasts, on course for the best quarter since 2021. Also, more than 22% of companies in the S&P 500 that have provided guidance for their Q3 earnings results are expected to beat analysts' expectations, the highest in a year. However, Q3 profits are expected to have risen by +7.2% y/y, the smallest increase in two years. Also, Q3 sales growth is projected to slow to +5.9% y/y from 6.4% in Q2.
The markets are pricing in a 99% chance of a -25 bp rate cut at the next FOMC meeting on Oct 28-29.
Overseas stock markets are mixed today. The Euro Stoxx 50 is up +0.17%. China's Shanghai Composite closed up +0.22%. Japan's Nikkei Stock 225 closed down -1.35%.
Interest Rates
December 10-year T-notes (ZNZ5) today are down -8 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is up +3.4 bp to 3.984%. T-notes are under pressure today due to inflation concerns, as a +5% surge in WTI crude oil prices has boosted inflation expectations and pushed the 10-year breakeven inflation rate up to a 1-week high of 2.309%. Also, supply pressures are negative for T-notes as the Treasury will auction $26 billion of 5-year TIPS later today.
T-notes have ongoing support due to the ongoing US government shutdown, which could lead to additional job losses, reduced consumer spending, and a weakened US economy, potentially allowing the Fed to continue cutting interest rates.
European government bond yields are moving higher today. The 10-year German bund yield is up +1.6 bp to 2.579%. The 10-year UK gilt yield is up +0.8 bp to 4.425%.
Swaps are discounting a 1% chance for a -25 bp rate cut by the ECB at its next policy meeting on October 30.
US Stock Movers
Energy stocks and energy service providers are climbing today, with the price of WTI crude oil up more than +5% at a 2-week high. APA Corp (APA) is up more than +6% and Valero Energy (VLO) is up more than +5%. Also, Diamondback Energy (FANG) and Devon Energy (DVN) are up more than +4%, and Occidental Petroleum (OXY) and ConocoPhillips (COP) are up more than +3%. In addition, Halliburton (HAL), Phillips 66 (PSX), and Baker Hughes (BKR) are up more than +2%.
Quantum-computing stocks are rallying today after the Wall Street Journal reported that the firms are in talks to give the Commerce Department equity stakes in exchange for federal funding. As a result, IonQ (IONQ), Rigetti Computing (RGTI), D-Wave Quantum (QBTS), and Quantum Computing (QUBT) are up more than +6%.
Molina Healthcare (MOH) is down more than -20% to lead health insurers lower and losers in the S&P 500 after cutting its full-year adjusted EPS forecast to $14.00 from a previous estimate of $19.00, well below the consensus of $18.65. Also, Centene (CNC) and Oscar Health (OSCR) are down more than -7%. In addition, Humana (HUM) is down -2%, and Elevance Health (ELV), United Health Services (UHS), and UnitedHealth Group (UNH) are down more than -1%.
West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) is up more than +12% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after raising its full-year adjusted EPS estimate to $7.06-$7.11 from a previous forecast of $6.65-$6.85.
Dow Inc. (DOW) is up more than +11% after reporting Q3 adjusted operating Ebitda of $868 million, well above the consensus of $759.7 million.
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) is up more than +9% after reporting Q3 net revenue of $3.33 billion, above he consensus of $3.04 billion.
Honeywell International (HON) is up more than +5% to lead gainers in the Dow Jones Industrials and Nasdaq 100 after reporting Q3 sales of $10.41 billion, stronger than the consensus of $10.15 billion.
TransUnion (TRU) is up more than +3% after reporting Q3 adjusted EPS of $1.10, better than the consensus of $1.05.
CME Group (CME) is up more than +1% after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock to buy from hold with a price target of $300.
Roper Technologies (ROP) is down more than -7% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100 after forecasting Q4 adjusted EPS from continuing operations $5.11 to $5.16, weaker than the consensus of $5.24.
International Business Machines (IBM) is down more than -4% to lead losers in the Dow Jones Industrials after reporting a +14% increase in its Q3 hybrid cloud unit, below the consensus of +16%.
Tesla (TSLA) is down more than -3% after reporting Q3 EPS of 50 cents, weaker than the consensus of 54 cents.
Southwest Airlines (LUV) is down by more than -3% after reporting Q3 operating revenue of $6.90 billion, below the consensus of $6.92 billion.
Tractor Supply Co (TSCO) is down more than -3% after narrowing its full-year comparable sales forecast to +1.4% to +2.4% from a previous forecast of 0% to +4.0%.
Packaging Corp (PKG) is down more than -1% after reporting Q3 adjusted EPS of $2.73, below the consensus of $2.82.
Moderna (MRNA) is down more than -4% after saying its vaccine to prevent cytomegalovirus, a common cause of birth defects, failed to meet its goal in a late-stage trial.
Earnings Reports(10/23/2025)
Alaska Air Group Inc (ALK), Allegion plc (ALLE), American Airlines Group Inc (AAL), AutoNation Inc (AN), Baker Hughes Co (BKR), Blackstone Inc (BX), Boston Beer Co Inc/The (SAM), Boyd Gaming Corp (BYD), Brunswick Corp/DE (BC), Carpenter Technology Corp (CRS), CBRE Group Inc (CBRE), CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP), Comfort Systems USA Inc (FIX), Darling Ingredients Inc (DAR), Deckers Outdoor Corp (DECK), Digital Realty Trust Inc (DLR), Dover Corp (DOV), Dow Inc (DOW), EastGroup Properties Inc (EGP), Euronet Worldwide Inc (EEFT), First Citizens BancShares Inc/ (FCNCA), Ford Motor Co (F), Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX), FTI Consulting Inc (FCN), Hasbro Inc (HAS), Healthpeak Properties Inc (DOC), Honeywell International Inc (HON), Intel Corp (INTC), Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM), Kinsale Capital Group Inc (KNSL), Lazard Inc (LAZ), Millrose Properties Inc (MRP), Mohawk Industries Inc (MHK), MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (MSM), Newmont Corp (NEM), Norfolk Southern Corp (NSC), Old Republic International Cor (ORI), PG&E Corp (PCG), Pool Corp (POOL), Popular Inc (BPOP), Roper Technologies Inc (ROP), Ryder System Inc (R), SLM Corp (SLM), Spirit AeroSystems Holdings In (SPR), SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc (SSNC), TechnipFMC PLC (FTI), Textron Inc (TXT), T-Mobile US Inc (TMUS), Tractor Supply Co (TSCO), TransUnion (TRU), Union Pacific Corp (UNP), Valero Energy Corp (VLO), VeriSign Inc (VRSN), West Pharmaceutical Services Inc (WST), Western Union Co/The (WU).
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Stocks Climb on Strength in Energy Producers

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday closed down -0.53%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.71%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -0.99%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25) fell -0.52%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ25) fell -0.96%.
Stock indexes settled lower on Wednesday as the broader market was under pressure throughout the session, with chipmakers selling off after Texas Instruments forecasted Q4 revenue that fell below expectations. Also, Netflix closed down more than -9% after reporting weaker-than-expected Q3 EPS. Other corporate earnings results on Wednesday were supportive for stocks. Intuitive Surgical rose more than +13% after boosting its worldwide Da Vinci procedure growth forecast for the whole year. Also, Capital One Financial rose more than +1% after reporting better-than-expected Q3 adjusted EPS.
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Stock losses accelerated Wednesday afternoon after Reuters reported that the Trump administration is considering broad restrictions on exports to China made with US software in retaliation for China’s latest round of rare earth export restrictions.
The markets are focusing on progress in US-China trade talks, as President Trump reiterated his threat on Monday to boost tariffs on Chinese goods “if there isn’t a deal” by November 1. President Trump is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next week on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference in South Korea.
US MBA mortgage applications fell -0.3% in the week ended October 17, with the purchase mortgage sub-index down -5.2% and the refinancing sub-index up +4.0%. The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage fell -5 bp to 6.37% from 6.42% in the prior week.
The shutdown of the US government continues into its fourth week, weighing on market sentiment and delaying key economic reports. The government shutdown means delays in the release of government reports, including the last three weeks of weekly initial unemployment claims and the September payroll report. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said the September consumer price report, which was initially scheduled to be released last Wednesday, will be released this Friday. The White House has warned that if the government shutdown lingers, it would trigger widespread dismissals of employees in government programs that don’t align with President Trump’s priorities. Bloomberg Economics estimates that 640,000 federal workers will be furloughed during the shutdown, which would expand jobless claims and push the unemployment rate up to 4.7%.
The markets this week will focus on earnings results as the Q3 earnings season continues. Rising corporate earnings expectations are a bullish backdrop for stocks. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, 85% of the S&P 500 companies that have reported so far have beaten forecasts, on course for the best quarter since 2021. Also, more than 22% of companies in the S&P 500 that have provided guidance for their Q3 earnings results are expected to beat analysts’ expectations, the highest in a year. However, Q3 profits are expected to have risen by +7.2% y/y, the smallest increase in two years. Also, Q3 sales growth is projected to slow to +5.9% y/y from 6.4% in Q2.
The markets are pricing in a 97% chance of a -25 bp rate cut at the next FOMC meeting on Oct 28-29.
Overseas stock markets settled lower on Wednesday. The Euro Stoxx 50 closed down -0.84%. China’s Shanghai Composite closed down -0.07%. Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 closed down -0.02%.
Interest Rates
December 10-year T-notes (ZNZ5) on Wednesday closed up +1.5 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield fell -1.4 bp to 3.949%. T-notes recovered from early losses on Wednesday and settled slightly higher. Wednesday’s slump in stocks, sparked by renewed China trade tensions, triggered short covering in T-notes and pushed prices higher. T-notes maintained modest gain on Wednesday due to strong demand for the Treasury’s $13 billion auction of 20-year T-bonds that had a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.73, better than the 10-auction average of 2.63.
T-notes have ongoing support due to the ongoing US government shutdown, which could lead to additional job losses, reduced consumer spending, and a weakened US economy, potentially allowing the Fed to continue cutting interest rates.
European government bond yields were mixed on Wednesday. The 10-year German bund yield rose +1.1 bp to 2.563%. The 10-year UK gilt yield dropped to a 6.5-month low of 4.369% and finished down -6.0 bp to 4.417%.
UK Sep CPI rose +3.8% y/y, unchanged from Aug and weaker than expectations of +4.0% y/y. Sep core CPI unexpectedly eased to +3.5% y/y from +3.6% y/y in Aug, weaker than expectations of +3.7% y/y.
ECB Vice President Guindos said, “The current ECB interest-rate level is adequate as the path forward for inflation looks positive,” and risks to the outlook for consumer-price growth are balanced.
Swaps are discounting a 2% chance for a -25 bp rate cut by the ECB at its next policy meeting on October 30.
US Stock Movers
Texas Instruments (TXN) closed down more than -5% to lead chipmakers lower after forecasting Q4 revenue of $4.22 billion to $4.58 billion, with the midpoint below the consensus of $4.50 billion. Also, ON Semiconductor (ON) closed down more than -5%, and Microchip Technology (MCHP) closed down more than -4%. In addition, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Marvell Technology (MRVL), and Intel (INTC) closed down more than -3%. Finally, Analog Devices (ADI), KLA Corp (KLAC), ARM Holdings Plc (ARM), GlobalFoundries (GFS), Lam Research (LRCX), Micron Technology (MU), and NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) all closed down by more than 2%.
Cryptocurrency-exposed stocks retreated on Wednesday as the price of Bitcoin fell more than -2%. As a result, Coinbase Global (COIN), Galaxy Digital (GLXY), MARA Holdings (MARA), Riot Platforms (RIOT), and Strategy (MSTR) closed down more than -4%.
Lennox International (LII) closed down by more than -10% to lead losers in the S&P 500 after cutting its full-year EPS forecast to $22.75-$23.25 from a previous estimate of $23.25-$24.25.
Netflix (NFLX) is down more than -10% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100 after reporting Q3 EPS of $5.87, well below the consensus of $6.94.
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) closed down more than -10% after announcing a private offering of $850 million of convertible senior notes due 2036.
Manhattan Associates (MANH) closed down more than -4% after reporting that its Q3 remaining performance obligations (RPOs) amounted to $2.077 billion, below the consensus of $2.088 billion.
Mattel (MAT) closed down more than -3% after reporting Q3 net sales of $1.74 billion, weaker than the consensus of $1.84 billion.
Commercial Metals (CMC) closed down more than -3% after Jeffries downgraded the stock to hold from buy.
Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) closed up more than +13% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 after boosting its worldwide Da Vinci procedure growth forecast for the whole year.
Avery Dennison (AVY) closed up more than +9% after reporting Q3 adjusted EPS of $2.37, better than the consensus of $2.33, and announcing a pact with Walmart where Walmart will use Avery’s sensor technology that brings RFID-enabled labels to Walmart’s fresh-food departments.
Energy producers and energy service providers rallied on Wednesday after the price of WTI crude oil rose more than +2% to a 1-week high. Halliburton (HAL) closed up more than +4% and Marathon Petroleum (MPC) closed up more than +3%. Also, Phillips 66 (PSX), Occidental Petroleum (OXY), and Valero Energy (VLO) closed up more than +2%. In addition, Baker Hughes (BKR), Chevron (CVX), ConocoPhillips (COP), Devon Energy (DVN), and Exxon Mobil (XOM) closed up more than +1%.
Amphenol (APH) closed up more than +3% after reporting Q3 Ebitda of $1.93 billion, stronger than the consensus of $1.64 billion.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) closed up more than +3% after raising its full-year adjusted Ebitda to $3.69 billion-$3.72 billion from a previous forecast of $3.65 billion-$3.71 billion, above the consensus of $3.68 billion.
Avadel Pharmaceuticals (AVDL) closed up more than +3% after Alkermes agreed to acquire the company for about $2.1 billion, or $20 per share.
Capital One Financial (COF) closed up more than +1% after reporting Q3 adjusted EPS of $5.95, well above the consensus of $4.39.
Earnings Reports(10/23/2025)
Alaska Air Group Inc (ALK), Allegion plc (ALLE), American Airlines Group Inc (AAL), AutoNation Inc (AN), Baker Hughes Co (BKR), Blackstone Inc (BX), Boston Beer Co Inc/The (SAM), Boyd Gaming Corp (BYD), Brunswick Corp/DE (BC), Carpenter Technology Corp (CRS), CBRE Group Inc (CBRE), CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP), Comfort Systems USA Inc (FIX), Darling Ingredients Inc (DAR), Deckers Outdoor Corp (DECK), Digital Realty Trust Inc (DLR), Dover Corp (DOV), Dow Inc (DOW), EastGroup Properties Inc (EGP), Euronet Worldwide Inc (EEFT), First Citizens BancShares Inc/ (FCNCA), Ford Motor Co (F), Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX), FTI Consulting Inc (FCN), Hasbro Inc (HAS), Healthpeak Properties Inc (DOC), Honeywell International Inc (HON), Intel Corp (INTC), Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM), Kinsale Capital Group Inc (KNSL), Lazard Inc (LAZ), Millrose Properties Inc (MRP), Mohawk Industries Inc (MHK), MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (MSM), Newmont Corp (NEM), Norfolk Southern Corp (NSC), Old Republic International Cor (ORI), PG&E Corp (PCG), Pool Corp (POOL), Popular Inc (BPOP), Roper Technologies Inc (ROP), Ryder System Inc (R), SLM Corp (SLM), Spirit AeroSystems Holdings In (SPR), SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc (SSNC), TechnipFMC PLC (FTI), Textron Inc (TXT), T-Mobile US Inc (TMUS), Tractor Supply Co (TSCO), TransUnion (TRU), Union Pacific Corp (UNP), Valero Energy Corp (VLO), VeriSign Inc (VRSN), West Pharmaceutical Services Inc (WST), Western Union Co/The (WU).
On the date of publication, Rich Asplund did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.
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Stocks Retreat on Chipmaker Weakness and Renewed China Tensions

In the latest trading session, Occidental Petroleum (OXY) closed at $41.80, marking a +2.18% move from the previous day. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.53% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.71%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.93%.
The oil and gas exploration and production company's shares have seen a decrease of 11.87% over the last month, not keeping up with the Oils-Energy sector's loss of 1.42% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.13%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Occidental Petroleum in its upcoming release. The company is slated to reveal its earnings on November 10, 2025. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $0.48, signifying a 52.00% drop compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $6.72 billion, down 6.04% from the year-ago period.
OXY's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $2.24 per share and revenue of $26.64 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of -35.26% and -0.89%, respectively.
Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Occidental Petroleum. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 1.11% lower. Occidental Petroleum is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
With respect to valuation, Occidental Petroleum is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 18.27. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 15.31, so one might conclude that Occidental Petroleum is trading at a premium comparatively.
The Oil and Gas - Integrated - United States industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 226, which puts it in the bottom 9% of all 250+ industries.
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Why the Market Dipped But Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Gained Today

Key Points
When the federal government shuts down, roughly a quarter of the U.S. economy stops with it.
So far, investors have remained largely confident that a compromise will be reached.
The focus has been more on earnings results and geopolitics than the effect of federal layoffs and program closures.
The longer Washington stays closed, the more Wall Street starts to notice. At least, that's the theory most investors subscribe to. After all, federal government spending accounts for nearly a quarter of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP). When that much economic activity suddenly stops, the ripple effects can start to pile up quickly.
Employees and contractors stop getting paid. Permits and approvals grind to a halt. Sentiment starts to wobble, and the businesses that depend -- directly or indirectly -- on that spending face the consequences.
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At this writing, the S&P 500 is down just 0.3% since Oct. 1. However, beneath that calm surface, a widening gap between winners and losers is emerging in economically sensitive corners of the market that rely on consumer and business confidence.
The short-term winners are also equally telling. Four sectors -- utilities, healthcare, consumer staples, and technology -- are all outperforming the benchmark, thanks to a largely defensive mix of companies that offer steady dividends, stable revenues, and reliable profits.
That said, six of 11 large-cap sectors are now trailing the S&P 500 since the shutdown began Oct. 1. Many of these sectors share sensitivity to government policy, and exposure to interest rates and regulation. Let's take a closer look at the three sectors struggling the most.
1. Energy
So far, energy sector stocks are the biggest decliners in the first three weeks of the shutdown. They've shown a 3.8% decline that includes a 6.5% slump in the Exploration and Production sub-industries, according to Koyfin data.
The largest effect so far can be seen in the inverse price action of gold and crude, with the precious metal rising 12.6%, and oil prices falling about 9% in under three weeks.
As far as individual energy names go, Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) is down 13.4% during the shutdown, shedding about $6 billion in market value along the way. The Houston-based oil company will report its third-quarter earnings Nov. 10, followed by a conference call the next day.
2. Financials
The second shutdown laggard of note is the financial sector, which is off 3.1% in October, and has been led lower by a 6.7% drop by the regional banks. Consumer concerns, tight household budgets, and deteriorating credit conditions have stoked a rise in loan delinquencies, especially among mid- to lower-end borrowers.
While the big banks have investment banking, diversified fee income, and trading desks to fall back on, regional lenders -- like PNC Financial (NYSE: PNC), Fifth Third, and KeyCorp -- are more closely tied to traditional lending and economic conditions.
Pittsburgh-based bank PNC Financial, which has been in business since 1865, has seen its stock slide over 8.6% month-to-date, pushing its year-to-date performance into the red, at -6%.
Insurance stocks are also struggling inside the broader financial sector this month. Progressive and Allstate are both down about 10% since the shutdown, amid worries that a slowing economy could crimp growth in premiums.
3. Communications
The communications sector suffered a nearly 3% decline. Even so, this sector is still the top performer over the past year and is still sitting on a 28% gain, which is almost double the advance of the S&P 500.
Within the group, News Corp's (NASDAQ: NWSA) 9% sell-off this month makes it one of the weakest-performing names among the 24 large-cap peers that make up the sector. This includes larger media rivals such as Meta Platforms, Alphabet, Netflix, and Warner Bros. Discovery.
Economic concerns, worries about tightening ad spending, and new, deep-pocketed competition and industry disruption in the form of Paramount Skydance (NASDAQ: PSKY), which is down nearly 13% this month, have all weighed on this once-hot sector.
One caveat
While there is no telling how long the current shutdown will last, recent history shows that shutdowns have not triggered big stock market losses. If anything, the three longest shutdowns -- dating back to 1996 -- delivered either solid gains or flat returns.
These include a 10% gain in the 35-day government closure from Dec. 22, 2018 to Jan. 25, 2019, during President Donald Trump's first term; a 2% gain during the 16-day Obama-era shutdown in 2013; and a flat result during the 21-day closure from Dec. 16, 1995 to Jan. 25, 1996.
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It's Day 22 of the Government Shutdown. Here Are 3 Sectors and Stocks That Are Struggling

Key Points
Warren Buffett loves dividend-paying stocks.
Many Berkshire-held stocks pay high dividends.
Here are some to consider for your own portfolio.
Warren Buffett is considered to be the greatest investor of all time.
Since he bought a textile firm called Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) and turned it into a holding company in 1965 that would buy other businesses outright or take equity stakes in them, his company's stock has generated a compound annual growth rate of almost 20%, double the average annual return of the S&P 500 over that time.
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Berkshire Hathaway, however, doesn't pay dividends. Buffett has said many times that a company should pay its profits out to shareholders via dividends only if it can't find a way to reinvest that money profitably. And the returns Berkshire has delivered to shareholders make it clear that the Oracle of Omaha can almost always find better ways to use that money -- and generate higher share prices for shareholders -- than cash payouts.
The dividend test
"The test about whether to pay dividends is whether you can continue to create more than $1 of value for every dollar you retain," Buffett has said. But that doesn't mean Buffett doesn't like to receive dividends. In fact, if you look at Berkshire's extensive portfolio, it's clear he loves them.
So, for investors looking for high-yielding, safe stocks that come with Buffett's imprimatur, there's no shortage of stocks to buy. Here are seven stocks that Berkshire has major stakes in that pay dividends well above the 1.7% yield of the broader S&P 500 companies.
Chevron (NYSE: CVX). Berkshire made its initial investment in the energy giant in 2020 and has been buying and selling ever since. It's one of Buffett's most actively traded holdings, and it has an attractive 4.5% yield.
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO). Buffett began buying the iconic beverage company's shares after 1987 because he believed it was undervalued. It has a yield of 3.04%.
Kroger (NYSE: KR). Berkshire first invested in the grocery-store chain in early 2020. Its yield is 2.03%.
Mitsubishi (OTC: MTSU.Y). Berkshire got into the Japanese trading house (and four other conglomerates like it) in 2019 as part of a major move into Japanese equities. Part of the strategy involves hedging currency risk by selling Japanese debt and pocketing the difference between dividends from the investment and the payments on the debt. Mitsubishi's yield is 2.83%.
Itochu (OTC: ITOCY) is another Japanese conglomerate that Buffett bought shares of in 2019. Ever the opportunistic investor, Buffett liked these companies partly because he considered them undervalued. Itochu's yield is 2.41%.
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC). Berkshire made its initial investment in BofA in August 2011 by purchasing preferred stock and warrants. It converted the warrant to common stock in 2017. The stock's yield is 2.14%.
Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) became part of Berkshire's massive portfolio in 2019 with a $10 billion loan in exchange for preferred stock and started buying common stock in 2022. The stock's yield is currently 2.29%.
These companies are among Berkshire's largest holdings, though its two biggest stakes are in Apple and American Express. Both of those have dividend yields under 1%.
So, Buffett is indeed a fan of dividends, and many stocks he's had Berkshire invest in pay handsome yields. Of course, dividends aren't the only factor. As you can see from the transactions above, Buffett is extremely clever and sees opportunities that many other investors miss. And of course, he's the ultimate value investor, always looking for companies the market underestimates.
As for the companies he invests in, it's usually for the long haul. Buffett looks for outstanding businesses with outstanding management, and his ideal holding period, he's said, is "forever." Buffett plans to retire at the end of this year. Retired or not, other investors will continue to learn from his deft investment strategies.
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Berkshire Hathaway is putting some of its massive cash to work this quarter, initiating a $9.7 billion deal.
The deal takes advantage of a company in need of cash and an industry nearing a cyclical trough.
A few small details make it absolutely brilliant for Berkshire investors.
Warren Buffett will step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) at the end of the year. But before he does, the conglomerate he's run for nearly 60 years will make at least one more big acquisition.
The Oracle of Omaha and soon-to-be CEO Greg Abel expect to close on a deal to acquire the petrochemicals business OxyChem from Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) in the fourth quarter. Berkshire will pay $9.7 billion in cash, which will barely make a dent in the $340 billion sitting on the company's balance sheet. Still, it represents the largest purchase for Berkshire since Allegheny Corp. in 2022.
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The deal is an exceptional example of Warren Buffett's investing style, which relies on being in a good position to act when great opportunities present themselves. Here's what Berkshire Hathaway is getting in the deal, and why it's an absolutely genius move.
What is Berkshire buying?
OxyChem is a leading petrochemical company, one of the largest producers of caustic soda, potash, chlor-alkali, and PVC. It's a global operation with 23 facilities worldwide, and Greg Abel described the acquisition as "a robust portfolio of operating assets, supported by an accomplished team."
However, the industry is facing pressure. Weak pricing for caustic soda and PVC led to disappointing pre-tax earnings in the second quarter of just $213 million. Management revised its outlook for the business for full-year pre-tax income low to between $800 million and $900 million for this year.
Occidental's management expects the supply side pressure on pricing to mitigate next year. In management's first quarterearnings call it said it expects to generate "$1 billion in incremental pre-tax cash flow from non-oil and gas source in 2026, with further expansion in 2027." Part of that improvement is from modernization of OxyChem facilities.
In the meantime, though, Berkshire is swooping in to buy the assets when the entire industry is near a cyclical trough. The $9.7 billion price tag is estimated to be around 8 times OxyChem's 2025 EBITDA expectations. That's roughly in line with other chemical stocks like Eastman Chemical and Dow, but the entire industry is seeing lower earnings multiples due to the same headwinds pushing profits lower at OxyChem.
If the industry turns around as Occidental's management expects, Berkshire could be getting a heck of a bargain. But the way it's acquired the business makes it an even better deal for Berkshire and its shareholders.
The cherry on top for Berkshire
The big reason Occidental was willing to sell OxyChem despite expectations that it will see significantly improved earnings and cash flow over the next few years is because it needs cash. The oil and gas company took on additional debt to acquire CrownRock in August of 2024.
The increase in debt on Occidental's balance sheet was always meant to be temporary. When it announced the acquisition, management said it plans to divest assets and use excess cash flow to reduce its debt levels back below $15 billion. While it's been aggressive in using excess cash to pay down debt, the company still had $24 billion worth of debt on its balance sheet as of the end of the second quarter.
The cash infusion from Berkshire is set to net $8 billion after taxes. Of that, $6.5 billion will go toward paying down debt, with the other $1.5 billion going to Occidental's coffers. Combined with debt pay down from excess free cash flow, management expects to meet its sub-$15 billion target.
The debt reduction indirectly benefits Berkshire as well. The conglomerate owns a 28% stake in the business. The stronger balance sheet should support projects to maximize its vast resources in the Permian Basin while improving its free cash flow position with reduced debt burden. That should support long-term growth for the business.
One other aspect of the deal provides tremendous benefits to Berkshire and its investors. Instead of using Berkshire's preferred shares of Occidental to acquire OxyChem, Buffett and Abel managed to convince the company to take cash. That means Berkshire will continue to collect its 8% annual dividend on the $8.5 billion in preferred shares it continues to hold. That's a much better yield than the company's getting on its short-term Treasury bills.
Occidental says it plans to start redeeming those preferred shares in August of 2029, giving Berkshire shareholders at least three more years of extra-high yields. That's just the cherry on top for Berkshire shareholders, who finally saw Buffett put some of Berkshire's growing cash pile to work.
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