La vendita allo scoperto per Chevron dà agli investitori un'idea del grado in cui gli investitori stanno scommettendo sul declino delle azioni di Chevron. I dati relativi alle vendite allo scoperto vengono aggiornati ogni due settimane.

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Chevron is an integrated energy company with exploration, production, and refining operations worldwide. It is the second-largest oil company in the United States with production of 3.1 million of barrels of oil equivalent a day, including 7.7 million cubic feet a day of natural gas and 1.8 million of barrels of liquids a day. Production activities take place in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Its refineries are in the US and Asia for total refining capacity of 1.8 million barrels of oil a day. Proven reserves at year-end 2023 stood at 11.1 billion barrels of oil equivalent, including 6.0 billion barrels of liquids and 30.4 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.

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President-elect Donald Trump&#8216;s move to impose 25% tariffs on Canada can thwart the growth of the stock markets and affect corporate profits, inflation, transportation and oil marketing companies.
What Happened: This comes as Goldman Sachs head of commodities research, Daan Struyven told <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-27/goldman-sees-significant-hit-to-us-from-trump-s-canada-tariffs">Bloomberg </a>that &#8220;The 25% levy on all products from Canada proposed by Trump would likely raise the price of fuels in the U.S.&#8221;
&#8220;He said that tariffs could significantly affect U.S. consumers, U.S. refiners, and Canadian producers," on Wednesday. In order for American producers to export more of their own oil, the U.S. imports almost 4 million barrels of Canadian crude a day. Struyven added that this could be a &#8220;negotiating tool.&#8221;
"Given the focus from Trump to lower energy costs, we think Canada tariffs are somewhat unlikely,&#8221; he added
U.S. and Canada along with Mexico signed the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement as an update to North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA in 2020. It allowed for mostly duty-free trade between the three countries. Trump&#8217;s threat of tariffs would seem to violate the terms.
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Why It Matters: As higher Canadian tariffs could raise the domestic fuel prices in the U.S., it will impact the corporate profits of many companies and increase both, consumer and producer price inflation.
The input costs of transportation and oil marketing companies can increase, which may lower their profits and stock prices. Also, investors may want to short the stocks of these companies when oil prices are high.
A few of the many transportation companies that would get affected by this include, Union Pacific Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>), CSX Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSX#NASDAQ">CSX</a>), Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), Old Dominion Freight Line Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODFL#NASDAQ">ODFL</a>), TFI International Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFII#NYSE">TFII</a>), Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNX#NYSE">KNX</a>), XPO Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPO#NYSE">XPO</a>) and Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>).
Similarly, companies like Chevron Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>), Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>), BP plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>), TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTE#NYSE">TTE</a>), Shell PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHEL#NYSE">SHEL</a>), Enbridge Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENB#NYSE">ENB</a>), and ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) are a few oil marketing companies that my bear the direct brunt of this.
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AAA expects record-setting travel numbers for Thanksgiving 2024 with an estimated 79.9 million travelers, up 2% from the previous record set last year. Here's what to know Tuesday before hitting the road later this week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/retail-sales/24/11/42170721/thanksgiving-dinner-gobbles-up-19-more-cash-this-year-many-holiday-hosts-already-regret-their-decision">for the holiday. </a>
What To Know: AAA attributes the staggering number of travelers to economic growth, declining inflation and strong income gains, which it sees boosting consumer spending by 4.6% compared to last Thanksgiving.&nbsp;
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"We expect to see record travel numbers across the board," said Debbie Haas, vice president of Travel for AAA – The Auto Club Group. 
"With more people taking to the roads, skies, rails and sea; travelers should expect congested roads and longer lines at transportation terminals," Haas added. 
On The Road: AAA <a href="https://newsroom.acg.aaa.com/aaa-record-number-of-travelers-expected-to-travel-for-thanksgiving/#">projects more than</a> 71 million travelers will take a road trip over Thanksgiving which would beat the previous record set in 2019 by 1.1 million travelers.&nbsp;
Drivers fueling up at Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) or Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) gas stations can expect significantly lower prices than last year with gas hovering near $3 per gallon. The national average is $3.01 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. 
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"As Americans prepare to hit the road for Thanksgiving, we're seeing the lowest national average price of gasoline since 2021, with a far better economic picture than when gas prices were last this low," GasBuddy said in its <a href="https://www.gasbuddy.com/go/2-cents-shy-of-2-99-national-average-declines-for-6th-straight-week">weekly report</a>.&nbsp;
For travelers looking to rent a car at their destination, Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTZ#NASDAQ">HTZ</a>) says Atlanta, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Oahu, Orlando and Phoenix are the cities with the highest rental demand for the Thanksgiving holiday. The busiest car pick-up day is expected to be the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and the busiest rental return days will be the Monday and Tuesday after the holiday.
In The Air: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said that it is "prepared for the busiest Thanksgiving travel period on record." The TSA expects to screen 18.3 million people from Tuesday, Nov. 26 to Monday, Dec. 2, representing a volume increase of approximately 6% over the 2023 Thanksgiving holiday.
"As we approach Thanksgiving, TSA is ready to accommodate record passenger volumes," said TSA Administrator David Pekoske.
&nbsp;"The 10 busiest travel days in TSA's history have all occurred in 2024, and we anticipate that trend to continue," Pekoske added.&nbsp;
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) said <a href="https://news.delta.com/numbers-thanksgiving-holiday-travel-delta">it is expecting</a> 6.5 million customers this Thanksgiving holiday travel period, up 5% from one year ago, and reminds travelers to arrive early and anticipate larger crowds at security checkpoints and in the airport terminals. 
Eyes On The Skies: Americans are preparing for what could be the busiest travel week on record, but weather conditions may not cooperate in some parts of the country.  According to an AP <a href="https://apnews.com/article/thanksgiving-holiday-travel-airports-roads-38cfcfe5f9d7b19fdc9d843827ed21f9">report</a>, an Arctic blast is taking aim at the Midwest and a nor'easter will move up the East Coast bringing cold and wet conditions that could disrupt travel over the holiday weekend. 
"The system doesn't look like a powerhouse right now," Hayden Frank, a meteorologist with the weather service in Massachusetts, said Sunday. "Basically, this is going to bring rain to the I-95 corridor so travelers should prepare for wet weather. Unless the system trends a lot colder, it looks like rain."
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Chevron shares are trading higher after Citigroup upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy and raised its price target from $145 to $185.

Citigroup analyst Alastair Syme upgrades Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $145 to $185.

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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</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 CVX usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for Chevron. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 62% leaning bullish and 0% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $189,400, and 5 are calls, amounting to $276,320.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $130.0 to $160.0 for Chevron during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Chevron'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 Chevron's whale trades within a strike price range from $130.0 to $160.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Chevron Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732119379_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<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 align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>CVX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$11.55</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$104.4K</td>
<td>728</td>
<td align="right">310</td>
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<td>CVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$8.55</td>
<td>$8.45</td>
<td>$8.55</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$96.6K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">113</td>
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<td>CVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$8.5</td>
<td>$8.55</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$85.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">213</td>
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<td>CVX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$6.65</td>
<td>$6.65</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$47.8K</td>
<td>483</td>
<td align="right">72</td>
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<td>CVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$34.95</td>
<td>$33.75</td>
<td>$34.95</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$38.4K</td>
<td>47</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<h3>About Chevron</h3>
Chevron is an integrated energy company with exploration, production, and refining operations worldwide. It is the second-largest oil company in the United States with production of 3.1 million of barrels of oil equivalent a day, including 7.7 million cubic feet a day of natural gas and 1.8 million of barrels of liquids a day. Production activities take place in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Its refineries are in the US and Asia for total refining capacity of 1.8 million barrels of oil a day. Proven reserves at year-end 2023 stood at 11.1 billion barrels of oil equivalent, including 6.0 billion barrels of liquids and 30.4 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Chevron, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Chevron</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,028,937, the price of CVX is up by 0.3%, reaching $160.08.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 72 days from now.</li>
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<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Chevron</h3>
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $174.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Chevron, which currently sits at a price target of $175. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Chevron, targeting a price of $174. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Chevron, which currently sits at a price target of $194. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities persists with their Hold rating on Chevron, maintaining a target price of $155. 
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.
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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 4.04%</li>
<li>UBS analyst Josh Silverstein maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $192 to $194 on Nov. 4. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Neal Dingmann maintained a Hold rating and boosted the price target from $150 to $155 on Nov. 4. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 1, the company posted upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent111924&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">CVX news</a> </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 4.14%</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Theresa Chen maintained an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $22 to $24 on Nov. 4. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 81%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Michael Blum maintained an Overweight rating and increased the price target from $22 to $27 on Oct. 17. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Oct. 16, Kinder Morgan reported third-quarter revenue of $3.699 billion, missing the consensus estimate of $3.975 billion, according to Benzinga Pro.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent111924&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">latest KMI news</a> </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOG#NYSE">NOG</a>)</h3>
Dividend Yield: 4.07%
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<li>Piper Sandler analyst Mark Lear maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $40 to $41 on Nov. 18. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Neal Dingmann maintained a Buy rating and boosted the price target from $44 to $51 on Nov. 7. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 5, Northern Oil &amp; Gas posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent111924&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">trend in NOG stock</a>. </li>
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Republicans are set to maintain control of the House of Representatives with a narrow margin, marking a new era as President-elect Donald Trump heads back <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">to the White House. </a>
With control of Congress locked up Wednesday, Trump and his allies are poised to enact changes across various sectors, from tax reforms to potential deregulations, as the party mobilizes to advance its agenda across Washington, NBC News <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/republicans-win-house-majority-trump-party-senate-control-rcna179231">reports</a>.
What Happened: Following a decisive win over Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump&#8217;s victory helped secure key congressional seats that kept Republicans in command of the House and the Senate. This sweeping Republican control creates a dynamic environment where Trump can enact his policy objectives with minimal opposition, positioning the party to reshape American policy on multiple fronts.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) celebrated the victory on Capitol Hill, emphasizing the unity and optimism he expects to define the next two years of governance. Key GOP gains in swing districts across Pennsylvania and Michigan helped solidify Republican dominance, despite Democrat efforts to regain control, according to NBC News.
With this control, Trump's team may pursue reforms involving tax cuts, health care changes, and immigration policy adjustments aimed at fulfilling the promises for which he campaigned. Republicans will also be in a position to use "reconciliation," a procedural tool allowing legislation to pass more easily without relying on Democratic support.
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Why It Matters: The GOP's full leadership signals potential market shifts as Republicans focus on deregulation and reshaping economic policy. 
Analysts expect changes in sustainable investment strategies under Trump's leadership. JPMorgan's Virgina Martin Heriz highlighted that while some Inflation Reduction Act incentives for clean energy might stay, others, like electric vehicle tax credits, could face cuts. &#8220;Fund performance matters far more than politics,&#8221; she said, underlining that financial gains may drive <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/41926301/sustainable-investment-under-trump-performance-matters-far-more-than-politics-jpmorgan-analyst-says">decisions in renewable energy.</a>
In light of these changes, certain sectors may see pronounced impacts:
Energy Sector Growth: With a pro-energy agenda, traditional oil and gas firms could thrive under reduced regulations. 
<ul>
<li>ETF to Watch: Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>), tracking companies like Exxon Mobil (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>), may benefit from policies aimed at fossil fuel expansion.</li>
</ul>
Financial Sector Deregulation: Reduced oversight in the financial sector could benefit banks and investment firms. 
<ul>
<li>ETF to Watch: Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>), which includes firms such as JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) and Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>).</li>
</ul>
Defense and Infrastructure Investment: Increased defense and infrastructure spending could benefit contractors. 
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<li>ETF to Watch: iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#NYSE">ITA</a>), with major holdings like Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) and Raytheon Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>).</li>
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In an Oval Office meeting on Wednesday, President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump both pledged a smooth transition of power, marking a formal beginning <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">to the handover process.</a>
Biden congratulated Trump and assured him the administration would fully support his team's needs for a seamless transition, <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-biden-meeting-white-house-2024-election/">CBS News</a> reports.
What Happened: After a private gathering with House Republicans, Trump met Biden at the White House, where the two leaders exchanged brief words before the press. &#8220;Well Mr. President-elect, former president, Donald, congratulations, and looking forward to&#8230; a smooth transition,&#8221; Biden said.
&#8220;Thank you very much,&#8221; Trump responded, adding that &#8220;politics is tough&#8221; and &#8220;not a very nice world,&#8221; but he appreciated the &#8220;smooth transition&#8221; underway, saying, &#8220;It&#8217;ll be as smooth as it can get.&#8221;
In addition to the ceremonial meeting, Trump has begun shaping his administration's agenda. A key focus is energy policy, with Trump reportedly considering appointing an "energy czar" to lead efforts in scaling back environmental regulations and increasing fossil fuel production. 
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, a former software executive and oil industry advocate, is said to be the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41883635/trump-looks-to-undo-biden-climate-progress-with-burgum-as-energy-czar-report">frontrunner for this role.</a>
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Why It Matters: The symbolic meeting between Biden and Trump emphasizes the importance of a peaceful transfer of power in the face of a contentious recent history. Trump did not hold a similar meeting with Biden in 2021 in the wake of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, when Trump left the White House after falsely stating he won the 2020 election. 
Before his Oval Office meeting with Biden, Trump was met with a standing ovation by House Republicans and accompanied by high-profile supporters, including Elon Musk, who has recently played a role as an advisor to Trump's campaign. 
This transition sets the stage for a fresh political landscape, with Trump's leadership poised to steer the country in a markedly different policy direction. 
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Chevron. Our analysis of options history for Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) revealed 8 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 37% of traders were bullish, while 50% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $154,930, and 5 were calls, valued at $187,518.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $130.0 to $175.0 for Chevron during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</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 Chevron's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Chevron's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $130.0 to $175.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Chevron 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731434464_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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$18.25</td>
<td>$18.15</td>
<td>$18.25</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$83.9K</td>
<td>76</td>
<td align="right">51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$152.50</td>
<td>$66.2K</td>
<td>128</td>
<td align="right">192</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$22.05</td>
<td>$22.05</td>
<td>$22.05</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$44.1K</td>
<td>200</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$41.2K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td align="right">96</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$1.54</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$29.7K</td>
<td>49</td>
<td align="right">387</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Chevron</h3>
Chevron is an integrated energy company with exploration, production, and refining operations worldwide. It is the second-largest oil company in the United States with production of 3.1 million of barrels of oil equivalent a day, including 7.7 million cubic feet a day of natural gas and 1.8 million of barrels of liquids a day. Production activities take place in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Its refineries are in the US and Asia for total refining capacity of 1.8 million barrels of oil a day. Proven reserves at year-end 2023 stood at 11.1 billion barrels of oil equivalent, including 6.0 billion barrels of liquids and 30.4 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Chevron, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Chevron Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,049,647, the CVX's price is down by -0.48%, now at $155.75. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 80 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Chevron</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $173.2.
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&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $168. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Buy rating on Chevron with a target price of $194. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from RBC Capital continues to hold a Outperform rating for Chevron, targeting a price of $175. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Truist Securities keeps a Hold rating on Chevron with a target price of $155. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on Chevron, maintaining a target price of $174. 
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Chevron's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

President-elect Donald Trump is considering appointing an &#8220;energy czar,&#8221; a role that would have the authority to nix environmental regulations and increase U.S.<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/11/41831044/how-to-play-the-trump-trade-for-ai-energy-taxes-analyst-says-5-stocks-could-shine"> fossil fuel production. </a>
What Happened: Trump is looking to appoint an overseer of deregulation efforts across various agencies, including the Department of Energy, Department of Interior, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and Environmental Protection Agency.
According <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/f75bd3f1-213f-4501-9005-58b42205ffff">to</a> the Financial Times, North Dakota Gov. and billionaire Doug Burgum is the frontrunner for this so-called energy czar position. 
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Burgum initially competed in the Republican primary before endorsing Trump. He previously headed Great Plains Software, becoming its president in 1984, and selling the company to Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) in 2001 for $1.1 billion. 
He has also served on the board of Atlassian Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEAM#NASDAQ">TEAM</a>) and most recently served as an energy advisor to Trump during his latest presidential campaign. 
Why It Matters: The news coincides with John Podesta, Biden&#8217;s lead climate diplomat, appearing at the UN climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, Monday. He <a href="https://www.axios.com/2024/11/11/top-biden-climate-diplomat-criticizes-trump-at-un-summit">called</a> the Nov. 5 presidential election outcome &#8220;bitterly disappointing.&#8221;
Over the past four years, the Biden Administration <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/05/38796993/bidens-1-6-trillion-investment-in-green-energy-sector-has-hit-stonewall-in-the-form-of-unspent-c">expanded clean energy initiatives</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/23/10/35240230/us-is-producing-more-oil-under-biden-than-at-any-point-under-the-trump-administration">produced more oil </a>than the previous Trump Administration.
Ali Zaidi, Biden&#8217;s national climate adviser, will likely be replaced with an energy czar as president-elect Trump targets current climate and energy regulations (i.e., vehicle emissions rules and lifting restrictions on oil and gas drilling). 
Analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41781921/what-does-trumps-victory-mean-for-ev-giant-tesla-and-the-big-3-automakers">have said </a>such changes could spell trouble for the clean energy and electric vehicle industry, but could be a boon for oil and gas companies.&nbsp;
EV-makers including Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) and Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) could see fewer sales if the Trump administration pulls rebates and tax incentives. However, oil and gas companies 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>) could see increased profits as Trump has vowed to lift restrictions on drilling and traditional energy production. 
Investors can also monitor the effects of potential policy changes in the broader EV sector through the iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDRV#NYSE">IDRV</a>) and oil through the ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UCO#NYSE">UCO</a>). 
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Elon Musk&#8216;s fortune skyrocketed past $300 billion on Friday, fueled by a sharp rally in Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)'s stock after Donald Trump's election as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/41813356/elon-musks-net-worth-soars-by-26-5-billion-in-single-day-after-tesla-stock-surges-post-trump-vic">the 47th U.S. president.</a>
According to Forbes&#8217; Real-Time Billionaires List, Musk&#8217;s net worth reached $305 billion — distantly followed by Oracle Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NASDAQ">ORCL</a>) co-founder Larry Ellison at around $231 billion, and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)'s Jeff Bezos, who trails at approximately $225 billion.
Musk is now more than $100 billion richer than Meta Platform Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
The electric carmaker's shares rocketed nearly 30% over the week, driving the company's market capitalization beyond the $1 trillion mark and delivering Musk a massive windfall.
Other than deriving much of his wealth from Tesla, Musk has also diversified his fortune in SpaceX, founded in 2002, which is worth nearly $210 billion based on a tender offer launched during the second half of 2024. Musk owns an estimated 42% stake.
Musk bought Twitter in a $44 billion (enterprise value) deal in 2022, although Forbes estimates that the social media company, which he renamed X, is worth nearly 70% less <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/10/41603930/trump-vs-musk-djt-stock-worth-more-than-latest-x-valuation-thanks-to-2024-election-run-up">as of August 2024</a>.
Musk owns an estimated 60% of xAI, which he founded in 2023. Private investors valued the company at $24 billion in May 2024.
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>RANK</th>
<th>NAME</th>
<th>NET WORTH</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Elon Musk </td>
<td>$305.5 billion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Larry Ellison </td>
<td>$230.9 billion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Jeff Bezos </td>
<td>$225.5 billion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Mark Zuckerberg </td>
<td>$203.4 billion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Bernard Arnault &amp; Family</td>
<td>$165.6 billion</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List</figcaption></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why Trump's Victory Was A Big Win For Musk</h3>
Trump's stance on tariffs, specifically on vehicles imported from Europe and China, could potentially make it tougher for foreign carmakers to compete in the U.S. market — an advantage that could drive up Tesla's market share on its home turf.
A Trump presidency would likely mean the end of EV subsidies and tax credits during Tesla&#8217;s second-quarter earnings call.
The impact would be slight for Tesla and devastating for its competitors. &#8220;But long term probably actually helps Tesla, would be my guess, yes,&#8221; Musk has said.
Musk has also been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41766808/mark-cuban-congratulates-trump-musk-before-the-election-is-called-says-they-won-fair-and-square">an active political backer</a> for Trump's 2024 campaign, reportedly donating over $130 million to support his re-election efforts.
Trump&#8217;s victory speech didn't shy away from showing gratitude either. 
As Forbes highlighted, Trump took nearly 4 minutes in his first speech to praise Musk, calling him a "super genius" and highlighting Tesla's achievements, from SpaceX's rocket launches to the expanding satellite internet network.
"A star is born — Elon!" Trump declared.
Musk has expressed enthusiasm about heading a proposed Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.), where he'd lead efforts to trim wasteful spending from the federal budget. Trump touted Musk as the ideal candidate to serve as the "Secretary of Cost-Cutting," potentially overseeing an ambitious plan to slash $2 trillion in federal expenses.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Musk&#8217;s Wealth Outpaces 475 S&amp;P 500 Companies</h3>
To put his wealth into perspective, Musk could theoretically buy out companies in the S&amp;P 500 with valuations smaller than his own, a list as big as 474 names.
Major corporations like Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>), valued at $287 billion, and The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) at $276 billion, are now "within reach" for Musk's personal fortune.
With $305 billion, Musk could also theoretically acquire three companies in the $100 billion range, like Prologis (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLD#NYSE">PLD</a>), Deere &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>) and Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), with cash to spare.
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Benzinga's options scanner has just identified more than 10 option transactions on Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>), with a cumulative value of $857,330. Concurrently, our algorithms picked up 2 puts, worth a total of 67,694.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $148.0 and $175.0 for Chevron, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Chevron options trades today is 7446.8 with a total volume of 83,433.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Chevron's big money trades within a strike price range of $148.0 to $175.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Chevron Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731013148_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>CVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.54</td>
<td>$2.42</td>
<td>$2.54</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$254.1K</td>
<td>10.8K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.52</td>
<td>$1.47</td>
<td>$1.47</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$181.9K</td>
<td>23.8K</td>
<td>18.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$11.75</td>
<td>$11.65</td>
<td>$11.75</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$77.5K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>348</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$11.75</td>
<td>$11.4</td>
<td>$11.65</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$76.8K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$11.65</td>
<td>$11.55</td>
<td>$11.65</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$76.8K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>414</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Chevron</h3>
Chevron is an integrated energy company with exploration, production, and refining operations worldwide. It is the second-largest oil company in the United States with production of 3.1 million of barrels of oil equivalent a day, including 7.7 million cubic feet a day of natural gas and 1.8 million of barrels of liquids a day. Production activities take place in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Its refineries are in the US and Asia for total refining capacity of 1.8 million barrels of oil a day. Proven reserves at year-end 2023 stood at 11.1 billion barrels of oil equivalent, including 6.0 billion barrels of liquids and 30.4 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Chevron, 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 Chevron</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 4,985,443, the price of CVX is up 0.3% at $158.19. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 85 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Chevron</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $171.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities persists with their Hold rating on Chevron, maintaining a target price of $155. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Scotiabank continues to hold a Sector Outperform rating for Chevron, targeting a price of $163. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Outperform rating on Chevron, maintaining a target price of $175. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Buy rating on Chevron with a target price of $194. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $168. 
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Chevron. Our analysis of options history for Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) revealed 11 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 36% of traders were bullish, while 63% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $63,505, and 9 were calls, valued at $367,210.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $130.0 to $180.0 for Chevron during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</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 Chevron'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 Chevron's whale activity within a strike price range from $130.0 to $180.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Chevron Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730744129_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<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 style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$84.7K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.45</td>
<td>$5.35</td>
<td>$5.35</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$80.2K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">380</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">151</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$34.5K</td>
<td>9.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">181</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$10.15</td>
<td>$9.6</td>
<td>$9.6</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$33.6K</td>
<td>39</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">36</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Chevron</h3>
Chevron is an integrated energy company with exploration, production, and refining operations worldwide. It is the second-largest oil company in the United States with production of 3.1 million of barrels of oil equivalent a day, including 7.7 million cubic feet a day of natural gas and 1.8 million of barrels of liquids a day. Production activities take place in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Its refineries are in the US and Asia for total refining capacity of 1.8 million barrels of oil a day. Proven reserves at year-end 2023 stood at 11.1 billion barrels of oil equivalent, including 6.0 billion barrels of liquids and 30.4 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Chevron, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Chevron</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,648,685, the price of CVX is up by 0.33%, reaching $153.58.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 88 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Chevron</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $171.8.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on Chevron with a target price of $174. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Buy rating for Chevron, targeting a price of $192. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Outperform rating on Chevron, maintaining a target price of $175. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Truist Securities keeps a Hold rating on Chevron with a target price of $155. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Scotiabank continues to hold a Sector Outperform rating for Chevron, targeting a price of $163. 
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Shares of Chevron Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) continued to rise in early trading on Monday, after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41531805/western-digital-shares-rally-after-q1-results-eps-beat-revenues-miss">upbeat third-quarter results</a>.
The San Ramon, California-based company reported its results amid an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">exciting earnings season</a>. Here are some key analyst takeaways.
<ul>
<li>Truist Securities <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/588f38af77f9dd00016a51bc/neal-dingmann">analyst Neal Dingmann</a> maintained a Hold rating, while raising the price target from $150 to $155.</li>
<li>RBC Capital Markets <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/586bcbda351b9b0001ab7390/biraj-borkhataria">analyst Biraj Borkhataria</a> reiterated an Outperform rating, while lifting the price target from $170 to $175.</li>
<li>Scotiabank <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/6203b5d2e008470001d757b2/rufus-hone">analyst Paul Cheng</a> reaffirmed a Sector Outperform rating and price target of $163.</li>
</ul>
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Truist Securities: Chevron's third-quarter earnings came in ahead of consensus estimates, with production on a BOE (barrel of oil equivalent) basis topping expectations, although pricing was weaker than anticipated, Dingmann said. "Production benefited from strong growth in the Permian offset by the impacts of hurricanes," he added.
Margins at Chevron's refinery business remained under pressure due to strong supply and "limited incremental demand for petroleum products," the analyst stated. While Chevron is likely to generate "relatively minimal" earnings growth next year due to margin pressure and lower oil, a potential successful acquisition of Hess "would notably change our estimates," he further wrote.
RBC Capital Markets: Chevron reported its earnings and cash flows ahead of expectation, backed by "a solid operational performance," Borkhataria said.
"Record production in the Permian, and strong delivery elsewhere supported CVX&#8217;s earnings this quarter, and the new structural cost reduction target should help investors re-focus on the investment case," the analyst wrote. While uncertainty around the Hess deal remains, management's commentary around Permian capex peaking in 2024 is likely to boost free cash flows into 2025 and beyond, he added.
Scotiabank: The company's adjusted earnings of $2.51 per share and cash flows of $4.59 per share beat consensus of $2.41 and $4.32, respectively. "Robust Upstream production drove the beat, with the company setting yet another quarterly record in the Permian and achieved record high production in TCO," Cheng said.
Chevron repurchased $4.7 billion of stock in the third quarter, higher than the quarterly run-rate target of $4.375 billion at the midpoint, the analyst stated. The company aims at cost reduction between $2 billion and $3 billion by end of 2026, while targeting another $7 billion in assets sales by 2028, he added.
Price Action: Shares of Chevron had risen by 0.48% to $153.81 at the time of publication on Monday.
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