US.VLO · Valero Energy

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                "summary": "Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) is under pressure as U.S. officials discuss a possible diesel export ban affecting Gulf Coast refiners. West Coast refinery closures, including Valero’s Benicia plant, are tightening regional fuel supplies for states such as Nevada. Policy shifts on diesel exports and shrinking West Coast capacity could reshape Valero’s fuel flows and pricing power across key markets. The potential diesel export ban and Benicia closure are only part of the broader story around...",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790359874,
                "headline": "What Does Valero Energy (VLO) Face If Diesel Exports Are Curbed?"
              },
              {
                "id": 142423978,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=c1ef9bc4e326f3315ebabec7ac196e33efa9983487208f15c9ce862af3102f2b",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "E expands its Indonesia exploration footprint with full ownership of the deepwater Sapukala block, backed by seismic studies and proximity to North Hub.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790347200,
                "headline": "Eni Advances Indonesia Offshore Exploration With Sapukala Block"
              },
              {
                "id": 142423280,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=8b9047abb681da0087b05f45594ac5bb2244e7fc9e285ad0ebe0e25b49526d32",
                "image": "https://www.chartmill.com/images/uploads/CM_Gap_Stocks_Small_free_ad767b11cf.webp",
                "source": "ChartMill",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Wondering what's happening in today's session regarding gap up and gap down stocks? Explore the S&P500 index on Friday to uncover the stocks that are gapping in the S&P500 index.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790346901,
                "headline": "Friday's session: gap up and gap down stock in the S&P500 index"
              },
              {
                "id": 142424189,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=fa503307df8efd6407b998a3ac6744e4ca816231824706109ee5be6d6215e448",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "High oil prices and market volatility put Valero Energy, PBF, FET and E in focus as low-beta stocks with positive price momentum and solid growth drivers.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790345040,
                "headline": "Keep Portfolio Swings in Check With VLO, PBF, FET & E"
              },
              {
                "id": 142422237,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=8ba7b795874dfdfd0805e96dac90a80cc4737d3250e38851d347299903dfc678",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Valero Energy (VLO) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790337604,
                "headline": "Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It"
              },
              {
                "id": 142386827,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=6bdc530c07fa592e87ef5675048fc6bffad9fa6427ac3f053b61c6d5303e7119",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:LPLA) is the largest independent broker-dealer in the U.S. The company offers custody, technology, and operational infrastructure to independent financial advisors. On September 22, 2026, the stock fell 7.5% to $307.50, the day’s one of the biggest large-cap drops, and trades at 23% below its 52-week high of $400.16. Two things […]",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790285849,
                "headline": "LPL Financial (LPLA) Drops 7.5%. Is the Stock a Bargain After the Drop?"
              },
              {
                "id": 142385716,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=036ea04c9a8f5b4f937e42e232db43fc2799ad657c4bd5cc3730d021ea73a9da",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Wall Street is revising assumptions about these S&P 500 stocks thanks to booming AI backlogs and transformed fundamentals.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790273113,
                "headline": "Why These S&P 500 Stocks Are Earning The Biggest EPS Upgrades"
              },
              {
                "id": 142383966,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=f780fdd42299c2c11fab4a2cac9e42b3c05ebd439959c3d694319b2815e1cd57",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "The global market for refined petroleum products is valued at approximately $3.25 trillion in 2026 and is projected to reach roughly $3.89 trillion by 2030, a compound annual growth rate of about 4.6%, according to The Business Research Company. The firm points to demand for low-sulfur fuels, refinery modernization investment and petrochemical integration as drivers over the forecast period. In the American West, however, the more pressing question is not global demand. It is where the barrels w",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790265780,
                "headline": "West Coast Refinery Closures Put Nevada's Fuel Supply Under Pressure"
              },
              {
                "id": 142421668,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=f659ca086a8fcedf0d0610b9b82a2c2c88705caf1d6794a316ed7f512bf7db64",
                "image": "https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/09/24/Strait-Of-Hormuz-Disruptions-Add-Pressur.jpg?width=2048&height=1536",
                "source": "Benzinga",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Stocks pared a sharp morning selloff after sources said US and Iranian negotiators are discussing a phased deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790256721,
                "headline": "S&P 500 Erases Losses as US, Iran Reportedly Discuss Hormuz Deal: Stock Market Today"
              },
              {
                "id": 142381784,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=2f4d70e36546fe3fece79ee0e3d0391492398d9c675b2e21efb962edbeb3316c",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "PARR's refining outlook stays supported by high margins, firm fuel demand and tight inventories, despite Hawaii turnaround pressure.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790254920,
                "headline": "How Bright is the Outlook for Par Pacific's Refining Business?"
              },
              {
                "id": 142378632,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=a7c849704848eca17c9f4b394a2b1321e4d527a7a55b5a3fd2cf8443e894de88",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Trump floated banning US diesel exports and refiners immediately started selling off, but the gap between a presidential preference and a signed policy is where billions in market-leading gains now hang.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790253943,
                "headline": "Trump Wants to Ban Diesel Exports. Refiners Are Selling Off."
              },
              {
                "id": 142378630,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=b0721af7d8ff46f57f0c13074185ca59c65e4763767ccd27debd68c17528869e",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "(Updates with Phillips 66's response in the last paragraph.) Chevron (CVX), Phillips 66 (PSX), Ex",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790253658,
                "headline": "Update: Market Chatter: US Oil Executives Push Back Against Donald Trump's Potential Ban on Diesel Exports"
              },
              {
                "id": 142380594,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=f917fdb296a1358d3cae174f5f3bfeafd8de1d9dd7546283016a7369bf93c42c",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Keeping American diesel at home sounds like the fastest way to make it cheaper, but the opposite could happen. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he backs a diesel export ban. That day, the national average diesel price hit...",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790253013,
                "headline": "Trump's Diesel Ban Comes With A Bigger Bill at The Pump"
              },
              {
                "id": 142380595,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=6716224ee85e1f2101b34662b3dc00ded0002022baff8c1fc9ba2f0d585ca01b",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Tight global product markets, constrained refining capacity and robust demand are lifting margins for Valero Energy, PBF Energy and Marathon Petroleum.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790252040,
                "headline": "Tight Global Markets Drive Refining Sector: 3 Stocks to Consider"
              },
              {
                "id": 142374347,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=a2ed22b539b2661f672f9c6764206410be151f88a507f87d2a5d7f2d1b774b97",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Chevron (CVX), Phillips 66 (PSX), ExxonMobil (XOM) and Valero's (VLO) top executives are pushing bac",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790248955,
                "headline": "Market Chatter: US Oil Executives Push Back Against Donald Trump's Potential Ban on Diesel Exports"
              },
              {
                "id": 142366006,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=7907421a6c0bd18fcd7260fb06ec16c3f5c8fdec77ecc1f3aa5f39dd6f9f8325",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Steve Weiss called energy stocks a decade of disappointment, booked his gains in Valero, and walked away feeling disciplined. The scoreboard tells a more complicated story about the one refiner that left the entire sector in the dust.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790202444,
                "headline": "Steve Weiss Dumped an Energy Stock That Tripled the S&P 500 Over a Decade"
              },
              {
                "id": 142365273,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=4df7a43753e41111b27b957caa8814a9f0418816d975368f38af9df2d48b4dfa",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "The average 30-year fixed U.S. mortgage rate sat at 3.11% in 2020 and 2.96% in 2021.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790195880,
                "headline": "The Great U.S. Existing Home Mortgage Lock-in"
              },
              {
                "id": 142365274,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=804844bbff4e6c1808ac38239b092ba315db49fec0665e3a882d5f78b8b0ac30",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Gas prices are soaring today. Ditto for diesel and heating oil. Analysts still don't expect new U.S. refineries tomorrow.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790193956,
                "headline": "The Market Screams For More. Why Refiners Don't Plan To Provide It."
              },
              {
                "id": 142364219,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=198fb72634cda74119245721997fd2211dd293a4ed28e9bf48d293872bb66f3e",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Wall Street is revising assumptions about these S&P 500 stocks thanks to booming AI backlogs and transformed fundamentals.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790187323,
                "headline": "Why Wall Street Is Aggressively Upgrading These 5 Stocks Right Now"
              },
              {
                "id": 142363260,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=11d6acf77fcaeb224d00a5adbc3e63cb2c445f10948d3c27cbe03fb5d0eea549",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Investing.com -- A White House official quoted by Reuters dismissed earlier report by Politico that the US is considering a 90-day ban on diesel exports in bid to control record fuel prices as \"fake news.\"",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790185413,
                "headline": "White House calls report of 90-day diesel exports ban \"fake news\""
              },
              {
                "id": 142421716,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=7d60f4b12b2fdd265be83e5a05c57d1d96252984598618df52b03ad3b947e38f",
                "image": "",
                "source": "Benzinga",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "- Reuters Citing Letter",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790183231,
                "headline": "Dozens Of U.S. Oil Refining And Business Groups Urge Trump To Reject Any Effort To Impose Ban On Diesel Exports"
              },
              {
                "id": 142363261,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=6bf998ae09def6c29a09d14fde699306b8bbd1e718777881e9e5eb763742b04a",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "VLO's Gulf Coast crude sourcing edge, supportive refining margins and strong balance sheet bolster cash flow and shareholder returns.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790182980,
                "headline": "Gulf Coast Advantage and Strong Balance Sheet Aid Valero Energy"
              },
              {
                "id": 142362840,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=e566d20b51f0b4d870212de6be69b4d39e36fd75c92cfd085887cfc66d58aedb",
                "image": "https://image.cnbcfm.com/api/v1/image/108366969-17901818581790181856-48561713063-1080pnbcnews.jpg?v=1790181857&w=1920&h=1080",
                "source": "CNBC",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Steve Weiss, founder and managing partner at Short Hills Capital Partners, joins CNBC’s 'Halftime Report' to explain why he's selling Valero.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790167838,
                "headline": "Trade Tracker: Steve Weiss sells Valero"
              },
              {
                "id": 142358651,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=f94fc6d7a1f6c4196229b5e5349bc286078b26321b6c2030481d06df66afad05",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Why investing for the long run, especially if you buy certain popular stocks, could reap huge rewards.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790166614,
                "headline": "If You Invested $1000 in Valero Energy a Decade Ago, This is How Much It'd Be Worth Now"
              },
              {
                "id": 142358926,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=a0b436da1678c7c11213d5ca7e914c9765153af1e576b0d5719f24768ccdb693",
                "image": "https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/09/23/New-York--Usa---July-17--2025-Microsoft-.jpg?width=2048&height=1536",
                "source": "Benzinga",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Analysts raised targets for Meta, Microsoft, Valero and others; Microsoft upgraded to Buy, while KB Home and RTX targets fell.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790153860,
                "headline": "Microsoft To Rally More Than 15%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Wednesday"
              },
              {
                "id": 142358990,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=6a96713fa9175452951caf8cd4882bff6024083f2f9dc94687368401c887602c",
                "image": "",
                "source": "Benzinga",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Goldman Sachs  analyst Neil Mehta   maintains Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) with a Buy and raises the price target from $365 to $457.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790148342,
                "headline": "Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Valero Energy, Raises Price Target to $457"
              },
              {
                "id": 142343923,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=e245cc0976e01ef6437e421eeab985d3bcfc4ae4d40653d442e0154173f5d1ba",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Valero Energy (VLO) concluded the recent trading session at $377.14, signifying a -4.1% move from its prior day's close.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790114408,
                "headline": "Valero Energy (VLO) Stock Moves -4.10%: What You Should Know"
              },
              {
                "id": 142343922,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=c78c57134ab11144e9d5a1d3b90bc90dda0aa7e0f455303bae6a0680c12cfff4",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "An export ban would hurt refiners’ profits, and potentially force them to reduce overall fuel production.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790112420,
                "headline": "Trump Supports Diesel Export Ban, Knocking Refining Stocks"
              },
              {
                "id": 142343078,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=5866adeeb028f404a5cd51fb7147388eedbb7f8aef9acca9399f35505c612dd5",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Record diesel prices have been a boon for Valero and Marathon Petroleum. Now demand destruction and the threat of an export ban are creating new risks for refining stocks.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790105280,
                "headline": "Diesel Hits a Record. Why Valero and Marathon Stock Could Be Running Out of Gas."
              },
              {
                "id": 142337612,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=29d2abd03bc37eebdfebb46cb3c48eeaaf26cbf04dca66035eef590d003c94f9",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Netflix downgraded, SanDisk initiated: Wall Street's top analyst calls",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790084693,
                "headline": "Netflix downgraded, SanDisk initiated: Wall Street's top analyst calls"
              },
              {
                "id": 142337832,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=551c04bb7acf5773b29ea628a933d61e08850eb80df0128508e17ce972e8c900",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Global markets face key geopolitical and macro events as Valero, Phillips 66 and Eni emerge among the featured oil and gas stocks.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790082060,
                "headline": "The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Valero, Phillips 66 and Eni"
              },
              {
                "id": 142337151,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=ec15db9f3538528033e3a2b785c80a05463d3015aa798d3d099f3d82dfb34f1d",
                "image": "https://www.chartmill.com/images/uploads/CM_Premarket_Movers_Small_free_90289f6b81.webp",
                "source": "ChartMill",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Get insights into the top gainers and losers in the S&P500 index of Tuesday's pre-market session.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790080501,
                "headline": "Discover the top S&P500 movers in Tuesday's pre-market session."
              },
              {
                "id": 142334254,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=78fadaaf2a665e277ad1962c7937b95746e4c8a86793cd320a4cf6fa4c387cee",
                "image": "https://www.chartmill.com/images/uploads/Best_Dividend_500_264px_webp_9524a3945f.webp",
                "source": "ChartMill",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Valero Energy fits a Best Dividend Stocks screen with a 7/10 dividend rating, low payout ratio, and strong financial health.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790074249,
                "headline": "Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO): Dividend Quality and Payout Safety for Dividend Investors"
              },
              {
                "id": 142337370,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=213e532ddcca3b4d617d28c5abdc1dd8a6703076c9a7fbced63036a9d00eec38",
                "image": "https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/09/22/Analysts.jpg?width=2048&height=1536",
                "source": "Benzinga",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Analysts downgraded MPC, ERIC, VLO, DAVA, lowering price targets for Ericsson and Pegasystems.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790068429,
                "headline": "This Marathon Petroleum Analyst Is No Longer Bullish; Here Are Top 4 Downgrades For Tuesday"
              },
              {
                "id": 142338265,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=e09150b281768c33252ec7e09a50a7031c6a594f2c72941cabf4de5d6b616631",
                "image": "",
                "source": "Benzinga",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Jefferies  analyst Lloyd Byrne   downgrades Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) from Buy to Hold and announces $401 price target.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790064405,
                "headline": "Jefferies Downgrades Valero Energy to Hold, Announces $401 Price Target"
              },
              {
                "id": 142336450,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=9d5da840ca00451f6b8bccf6bde37fb0906a8cd349dd11284c95d6a021696918",
                "image": "https://static.seekingalpha.com/cdn/s3/uploads/getty_images/2170310670/image_2170310670.jpg?io=getty-c-w1536",
                "source": "SeekingAlpha",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "U.S. refiners like Valero and Walmart look strong but overvalued—margins and growth may not justify today’s prices.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790062200,
                "headline": "I Love These Companies - But Wouldn't Touch Their Stocks With A 10-Foot Pole"
              },
              {
                "id": 142334747,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=74a295e0272eaa2289eae1407bd3c1768cb42f9d93519bf8ed4fefe16a90a4ab",
                "image": "https://static.seekingalpha.com/cdn/s3/uploads/getty_images/1235630864/image_1235630864.jpg?io=getty-c-w1536",
                "source": "SeekingAlpha",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Over the first nine months of 2026, we have witnessed a fascinating macro paradox: a surging US stock market decoupling completely from the bond market. Read more here...",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790060700,
                "headline": "September Stagnation Marked By Record-Low Yields, High Duration Risk And High Valuations"
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                "id": 142337831,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=58261ca697f63d8169cfb2d0027db7346f73a86be38a9dac55031a9319fecadd",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "About 60% of the stocks in the S 500 are down more than 20% from their all-time highs.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790025420,
                "headline": "As the S&P 500 nears a new record high, there are signs of weakness below the surface"
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                "id": 142315287,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=c5f6f8a6de1342e09e99bc73c32d19728a3c10598740b9d0d4fdf60040e1e3fa",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "The ticker says energy, but the fund's holdings tell a much narrower story than most investors expect before they buy in.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790020501,
                "headline": "XLE Is 91% Oil and Gas. Investors Buying “Energy” May Own Less Than They Think"
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                "id": 142314912,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=b2896cfed0e5b6c5f8796da5b49ed86fc1a1048342dc35dc8899f6503be1f9f5",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "EQNR deepens its Asia LNG push with a long-term PTT Trading supply deal and targets an expansion of its global LNG portfolio by the early 2030s.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790008560,
                "headline": "Equinor Expands LNG Reach in Asia With PTT Trading Supply Agreement"
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                "id": 142314306,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=8b90393385c580ecfb44d683ff0adc4b71eb0e82e8771b38a9ea2e70ee2dded7",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "VLO's heavy-crude edge, strong refining margins and cheaper valuation could fuel more upside despite higher crude costs.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1790003400,
                "headline": "This Energy Stock Could Give ExxonMobil a Run: Should You Buy?"
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                "id": 142312548,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=fcf3abb0c3d62b169f6009a72ab5fedcef6b758d0b3af4f8a9036a97f9d5118e",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Diesel margins just ran five times their normal range as Russian barrels vanished and Gulf throughput cratered, sending Phillips 66 on a historic run. But the question rattling analysts is whether the refining windfall reflects a new reality or a geopolitical spike about to reverse.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789998040,
                "headline": "Phillips 66 Is Minting Money on $102 Diesel Margins. How Long Can It Last?"
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                "id": 142310934,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=24d789f3b11192d7aa9f0847a4e18614dff66b0b4f92fd66ab15d389fbe1f5c7",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Top-ranked stocks AVAH, FTNT, THC, ARW and VLO are likely to beat on the bottom line in their upcoming releases.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789991760,
                "headline": "5 Top-Ranked Stocks Likely to Deliver Earnings Beats"
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                "id": 142298920,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=7608269a43ae7acc66f6d493faef08d4efd11274eb92fd651ab5ca3390206865",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Tariffs, pricier fuel and higher interest costs are reshaping which U.S. oil refiners and fuel infrastructure stocks can turn elevated diesel and jet fuel margins into durable cash flow. Some businesses are seeing freight and financing pain. Others are collecting richer spreads on every barrel they process or store. This article examines how that tension plays out and profiles 3 stocks exposed to the same news but in different ways. The three stocks profiled next are just a sample of the...",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789956957,
                "headline": "3 U.S. Refining Stocks With Diesel And Jet Fuel Margin Upside"
              },
              {
                "id": 142288989,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=57c885e14f0b6ed2212e1c573d168d36a6ae2485d24201c006d77de61a1ca2b8",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) has been on a strong rally, posting gains of over 140% since the beginning of 2026. The strong performance is fuelled by an unusually sharp surge in global refining margins as the ongoing disruptions have significantly reduced the world’s refining capacity and tightened supplies of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. While […]",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789918705,
                "headline": "Morgan Stanley Sees More Fuel for Valero’s (VLO) Rally"
              },
              {
                "id": 142279051,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=3c2f0c9b830264506252d6242c6087a54e6eac597d76c36c38a611e27cb6a65c",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO) has appointed Matt Audette as an independent director and member of its Audit Committee. Audette currently serves as chief financial officer of LPL Financial and previously held the EVP/CFO role at E*TRADE. The board assigned Audette to the Audit Committee, adding deep financial reporting and regulatory experience to that group. The appointment of Matt Audette to Valero's board and Audit Committee is a governance shift that investors should weigh carefully. Take a...",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789877876,
                "headline": "What Does Valero Energy (VLO) Gain From Adding Matt Audette To Its Board?"
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                "id": 142263000,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=6369b31ccc9585a1ef1bd04d90790c4d9df4f1f76c79074074b6749c26037b7e",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Oil refiner Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO)’s shares are up by more than 140% over the past year. It is among the handful of oil stocks that have benefited due to the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO)’s refining operations mean that as long as it is guaranteed a steady supply of crude […]",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789773498,
                "headline": "Jim Cramer Wished He’d Worked At This Firm Instead Of Goldman Sachs"
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              {
                "id": 142258802,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=f6184d398291b06aa5288689dfde504087af80b027ab27f45369b9b09289b766",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "PARR's refining margins, integrated downstream network and growing retail and logistics earnings support its financial performance.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789751940,
                "headline": "Refining Tailwinds and Diversified Operations to Support Par Pacific"
              },
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                "id": 142258803,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=9a74d835c04348803d66d6dad6af30d0954b0b969973913a01e4b76244669959",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "E to study five Senegal offshore blocks for oil and gas potential under an MoU that also includes seismic analysis and local knowledge transfer.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789750500,
                "headline": "Eni to Study Oil and Gas Potential of Five Senegal Offshore Blocks"
              },
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                "id": 142270771,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=65aed32f64004d8c597340a509f26c9f6bbb1ae27f7aa7004818862f7ec1f1a0",
                "image": "https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/09/18/Indianapolis-Circa-September-2016-Marath.jpg?width=2048&height=1536",
                "source": "Benzinga",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Valero, Marathon Petroleum, HF Sinclair and Phillips 66 have gained for six consecutive weeks as diesel crack spreads hit an all-time record.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789749127,
                "headline": "Diesel Squeeze Nobody Hedged: 4 Refiners Just Logged Their 6th Straight Week of Gains"
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              {
                "id": 142255005,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=25c0b6076fbc9e995d532c71e584ce4cdb72d13836fbb2d9e37b650f321cca89",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "SAN ANTONIO, September 18, 2026--Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO, \"Valero\") announced today that Matt Audette has been elected as an independent director to Valero’s board of directors (the \"Board\") and has joined the Board’s Audit Committee, effective immediately.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789733940,
                "headline": "Valero Energy Corporation Elects Matt Audette to its Board of Directors"
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                "id": 142270823,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=64fd5c2cba1dc9034155cc80a13a30c057142df5857759a84691c9a64667f9b3",
                "image": "https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/09/18/Oil-Pump-Jacks-And-Refinery-Silhouettes-.jpg?width=2048&height=1536",
                "source": "Benzinga",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Valero Energy has risen more than 200% in two years, outpacing every Magnificent Seven stock, including Nvidia. Almost the entire move came in 2026, driven by a collapse in global refining capacity rather than by the oil price. The average analyst price target now sits 31% below the stock.",
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                "datetime": 1789730423,
                "headline": "This Crude Refiner Has Beaten Every Magnificent Seven Stock in the Last 2 Years"
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                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=81493df4fc0ed3ae38e8fdb8dea1851cf96fe2d43e5bc3d91402a15186a1d951",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Applied Materials, Philip Morris and Valero Energy headline Zacks' latest research, with AI demand, smoke-free growth and refining strength in focus.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789726080,
                "headline": "The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Applied Materials, Philip Morris, Valero Energy, Crimson Wine and Global Self Storage"
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                "id": 142232299,
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                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Applied Materials, Philip Morris and Valero Energy stand out as featured reports, backed by strong demand, pricing and operational strengths.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789677120,
                "headline": "Top Analyst Reports for Applied Materials, Philip Morris & Valero Energy"
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                "id": 142232055,
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                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "EQNR plans to expand its LNG supply portfolio to 10-15 million tpy by the early 2030s as Europe and Asia seek diversified supply sources.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789663560,
                "headline": "Equinor Eyes LNG Expansion Amid Global Supply Disruptions"
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                "id": 142233219,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=ab30781280c57c6128c3645f00dfd637e4286603cb07e51fbab95751076a77c6",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Valero Energy (VLO) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789662001,
                "headline": "Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Upside for Valero Energy (VLO) Stock"
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                "id": 142229490,
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                "image": "https://static.seekingalpha.com/cdn/s3/uploads/getty_images/1325211672/image_1325211672.jpg?io=getty-c-w1536",
                "source": "SeekingAlpha",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Three U.S. refiners could be the biggest winners in the global fuel crisis as diesel prices and profit margins hit record levels. Discover top refining stocks.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789657627,
                "headline": "The Global Fuel Crisis Has Arrived: Why 3 Refiners Could Be The Biggest Winners"
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                "id": 142231754,
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                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Marathon and Valero have surged more than 150% this year, and the valuations look surprisingly reasonable at first glance. But analysts are flashing a warning sign that retirement investors chasing these stocks right now may be missing entirely.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789650950,
                "headline": "Think It’s Too Late to Buy Marathon and Valero? Here’s Why Analysts Say Wait Instead"
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                "id": 142231755,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=2790a9f1c1f8d2b93566934190f41af393561f2e7066f20a69e2dc81cf0072e9",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Valero Energy (VLO) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789650902,
                "headline": "Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?"
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                "id": 142223446,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=9302e6d6fee98930ecb2c719af75ff084ad139a6ff97de825f7c45f9683dee4f",
                "image": "https://www.chartmill.com/images/uploads/oil_gas_theme_2a35d67b06.webp",
                "source": "ChartMill",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Refiners lead energy as earnings surge and valuations stay low. See why Marathon, Valero, and Phillips 66 stand out in a mixed oil and gas sector.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789646753,
                "headline": "Refiners Lead Oil & Gas as Earnings Growth Accelerates Despite Sector Cooldown"
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                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "A large energy stock is running hot on real operational strength, forcing investors to decide if the ticket price for this momentum is already too high.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789601362,
                "headline": "XOM Keeps Climbing. Should You Climb On?"
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                "id": 142203007,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=db7cb6a0c53956c306ad4e168c0c44ecfedce1c7c7a93bdede3465a7df43bf27",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "In the most recent trading session, Valero Energy (VLO) closed at $403.28, indicating a +1.57% shift from the previous trading day.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789596006,
                "headline": "Valero Energy (VLO) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts"
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                "id": 142198303,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=b9d0f96aecd86afac8db6cada82eec8bcdf5f24d1e3fed116da7a03394722620",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Does Valero Energy (VLO) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789574403,
                "headline": "Valero Energy (VLO) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?"
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                "id": 142197207,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=e3af7e5cce6dba786c40faf41fdfa98bb62e8a72a233bd688c4073caf1585226",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Valero Energy's Gulf Coast reach, crude flexibility and complex refineries position it to benefit from tight markets and high refining margins into 2027.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789573680,
                "headline": "Can Crude Flexibility and Gulf Coast Exposure Aid VLO's Outlook?"
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                "id": 140011961,
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                "image": "",
                "source": "Benzinga",
                "related": "VLO",
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                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789566353,
                "headline": "Par Pacific Holdings shares are trading higher after Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy and raised its price target from $53 to $77."
              },
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                "id": 142195337,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=beafffcd404f70d9b1ed37ff4984932e3c8f7e89c6a302faddf57d1be83a61d4",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Companies in The News Are: FPS, SWKS, QRVO, AXON, VLO",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789564260,
                "headline": "Company News for Sep 16, 2026"
              },
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                "id": 142225736,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=30204de2b7d477802e8c1c99d3670fe33c73522968288b85f9762819de74ae2f",
                "image": "https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/09/16/Oil-Trend-Up--Crude-Oil-Price-Stock-Exch.jpg?width=2048&height=1536",
                "source": "Benzinga",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Drone strikes shut Saudi Arabia’s key pipeline, threatening global oil supplies as depleted inventories and maxed-out U.S. refineries limit relief.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789564197,
                "headline": "The Next Oil Shock Has No Safety Valve — And the Bill Will Land in Your Pantry"
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                "id": 142177740,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=44c7389b5da2086c788f5eaa287b3eb0f27be5494fc97a31b1feb43dcd4fcbec",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) has been on a strong rally this year, fuelled by an unusually sharp surge in global refining margins. The ongoing disruptions have curtailed refining capacity worldwide and tightened supplies of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. The American refiner has more than doubled in value since the beginning of 2026, posting gains […]",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789533090,
                "headline": "UBS Bets on Valero Energy (VLO) to Shatter its Record High"
              },
              {
                "id": 142168649,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=67a0c49bbfa3211b25b063663981b5d5d39b9a132d46201e84e67f386ca70e34",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "U.S.-based oil and gas stocks are having a record year, as the war in Iran keeps disrupting global supplies. Sunoco stock is up more than 50% in 2026.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789496377,
                "headline": "Sunoco Stock Breaks Out; Oil Prices Rise With No Clear End To Hormuz Closure"
              },
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                "id": 142168091,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=fd2ae8ca3b69a2e4a4b8545516bf98a0893f73b8a8868ab76d7deb200ea8bf9f",
                "image": "https://static.seekingalpha.com/cdn/s3/uploads/getty_images/1487467234/image_1487467234.jpg?io=getty-c-w1536",
                "source": "SeekingAlpha",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Nutrien, J.B. Hunt, Mærsk, and Valero prices have historically anticipated inflation; recent surges suggest headline CPI could reach 6% by November. Read more.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789492970,
                "headline": "Why 6% Inflation Is Possible By November"
              },
              {
                "id": 142165903,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=956f719b2128b9b164fd946c45229626ad6cf11e1b7933ee04e055210201015b",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "SAPMF secures a $350M subsea contract for Angola's West Hub Tails project, covering equipment, installation and tieback work to the Agogo FPSO.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789489560,
                "headline": "Saipem Lands $350M Contract for West Hub Tails Project in Angola"
              },
              {
                "id": 142165904,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=88b45544ef6e06d5c286549a230c92a6072fb0ab8e58aae23f3b85a4ec785c3a",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "VLO's heavy-crude advantage, diverse Gulf Coast sourcing and tight fuel supplies could support strong refining margins despite WTI above $100.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789487220,
                "headline": "What Does the Future Hold for Valero Energy's Refining Business?"
              },
              {
                "id": 142195247,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=796086903c107ea52c1fb56ad7696d6200a539223704e1188d161480baa63039",
                "image": "https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/09/15/Benzinga-Quick-Spark.jpg?width=2048&height=1536",
                "source": "Benzinga",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Valero shares are up 140.6% in 2026, on pace for its best year ever; the diesel crack spread near $106 a barrel dwarfs gasoline's $31.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789474078,
                "headline": "QUICK SPARK: Diesel Squeeze Puts Valero Stock On Pace For Best Year Ever, Up 140%"
              },
              {
                "id": 142158567,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=597c7988cb1298e53ef42f2f7db75ebb4f96a8212398ed2bea2175c4c1b8873f",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "VLO, SNDR and OSCR made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on September 15th, 2026.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789463400,
                "headline": "Best Growth Stocks to Buy for September 15th"
              },
              {
                "id": 142148394,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=265f2051e062e7edaf4f0fe9ba5f0ed39af4a7efd11b0a552f57b04aee659c15",
                "image": "https://static.seekingalpha.com/cdn/s3/uploads/getty_images/2264414168/image_2264414168.jpg?io=getty-c-w1536",
                "source": "SeekingAlpha",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "U.S. equity markets moved lower this week, with broad weakness across most major ETFs and sector benchmarks.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789429800,
                "headline": "Finding Value Opportunities Among Highly Rated Stocks"
              },
              {
                "id": 142143406,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=0352c9aa1fc46a8d477aaa2a4f527b31b62b5de0a1011a2457017d327999adce",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "U.S. refiners are crushing the oil majors in 2026, with Valero, Marathon Petroleum and Phillips 66 more than doubling as record fuel cracks boost refining margins.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789423200,
                "headline": "Global Fuel Squeeze Triggers U.S. Refiners Stocks Rally"
              },
              {
                "id": 142141412,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=2154a1c683f77bae18a8e350e89829b24b0068dc30ff6f5ca7bc34672a31b6b2",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "ExxonMobil (XOM) stock has gained about 52% over the past year and now trades right at the top of its 52-week range. Anyone buying here is paying for something still ahead. The clearest candidate sits offshore Guyana, where the company has just finished earning back what it put in.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789421315,
                "headline": "Should You Buy ExxonMobil Stock For What Guyana Pays Next?"
              },
              {
                "id": 142141573,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=eb1fbff12c91c7569aa92e1d7723557f88c8b1e54b7584d9c1a6b66a4c717174",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "The two agencies that set the terms of debate in this market published within a day of each other last week, and they did not agree about much. The International Energy Agency now forecasts global oil demand will fall by 2.5 million barrels a day in 2026, roughly 940,000 barrels a day deeper than it estimated a month earlier. The U.S. Energy Information Administration, in its September 9 Short-Term Energy Outlook, raised its second-half 2026 Brent forecast by $8 to around $90 a barrel, and expec",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789414440,
                "headline": "Crude Enters the Week Near $100 With Hormuz Talks Set for Monday"
              },
              {
                "id": 142139522,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=1ed7eeb829a9b7b8d54f96179fa10ea2ba88eda8f27888b1e10933a7301ea82f",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "VLO's heavy-crude sourcing edge, tight refining capacity and strong balance sheet support its appeal despite a premium valuation.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789398000,
                "headline": "Valero Energy Rallies 148% in a Year: Time to Buy the Refining Stock?"
              },
              {
                "id": 142161859,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=21cd3bc7faee6d8e38b92d575c1446a5cbed6b13a20faf6f2a98cab1f9ce0109",
                "image": "",
                "source": "Benzinga",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Raymond James  analyst Justin Jenkins   maintains Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) with a Strong Buy and raises the price target from $350 to $450.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789394916,
                "headline": "Raymond James Maintains Strong Buy on Valero Energy, Raises Price Target to $450"
              },
              {
                "id": 142161860,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=d0035d6f9b6bcc1310238530a64986dcb2e26898742b72b6f1bab6b5ea076009",
                "image": "",
                "source": "Benzinga",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Morgan Stanley  analyst Joe Laetsch   maintains Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $255 to $411.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789386232,
                "headline": "Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Valero Energy, Raises Price Target to $411"
              },
              {
                "id": 142134144,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=fbec6e9b5e6771990fb969f644f27c8dc9a20f75572a4af97ac8caa2514453a0",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Burry recovered his initial investment “and then some” for charity, while retaining a sizable stake that is “deep into house’s money.”",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789376264,
                "headline": "VLO Stock Heads For Best Year Since 1982 — Michael Burry Says It Has Become A ‘Huge Position’"
              },
              {
                "id": 142128813,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=d2dab1eb433494c27539f9cf2acc5356b8567c8b5488f0137e859d778287f952",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "HP, Dell Technologies, and Valero Energy shares surged to annual highs last week amid industry-specific catalysts and growing Wall Street optimism.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789360989,
                "headline": "Why Did HPQ, DELL, VLO Stocks Surge To 52-Week Highs Last Week?"
              },
              {
                "id": 142122960,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=63cab8c517de898d6a75adca70cbda1856df4082bafdceaebc464c95dceac63e",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Phillips 66, Valero, and Marathon Petroleum posted strong earnings beats as widening crack spreads from higher oil prices lifted refiner stocks past current analyst price targets.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789220700,
                "headline": "Oil Above $100 Is Creating a New Opportunity Beyond the Major Producers"
              },
              {
                "id": 142090301,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=5858cd72d9b4033ae517f53e73fecb2d97abcbce3dfe59978af3b6d45e2cd79f",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "During the September 8 episode of Mad Money, Jim Cramer turned his attention to Enbridge Inc. (NYSE:ENB), examining escalating geopolitical tensions. He commented: As long as the war with Iran drags on, it’s easy to recommend the refiners like a Valero or a Marathon. I don’t see it ending any time soon, not with the […]",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789158059,
                "headline": "Jim Cramer Explains Why Enbridge (ENB) Offers a Secure Play During Market Volatility"
              },
              {
                "id": 142088352,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=c362aa9212c21f833b2d03891988f228d24595400e7e360b014425952c39dd32",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "VLO's flexible coastal refinery network and tight refined-product markets support margin capture and profitability as global capacity stays constrained.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789144020,
                "headline": "Will Tight Refined Product Markets Support Valero's Profitability?"
              },
              {
                "id": 142088353,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=ceaf151fbc89bb241bac997d75780ebb97d90466f9916fb52b8757f9f1e3a54b",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "E and Vitol sign MoUs with Ghana for two Tano Basin offshore blocks, advancing near-field exploration and asset expansion.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789143840,
                "headline": "Eni, Vitol Pursue New Offshore Opportunities in Ghana's Tano Basin"
              },
              {
                "id": 142088264,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=2c49f6e807c929e23ec655f4c37aede3b24a3e7c4c14d816f633c9b3eb3dc34e",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "XOM's Vicango East-01 well finds 82 feet of hydrocarbon-bearing sandstone in Angola's Block 15, marking its 20th discovery in 30 years.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789143720,
                "headline": "ExxonMobil Finds More Hydrocarbons in Angola's Offshore Block 15"
              },
              {
                "id": 142088355,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=fc6633f812ab0f382bb9eda678c872cd11b4461987825c3611f5fb65efe3afa2",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "PARR's 148% one-year surge is backed by a flexible crude mix, strong refining margins and a 3.50x EV/EBITDA valuation below the industry average.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789143300,
                "headline": "Par Pacific Surges 148% in a Year: Should You Bet on the Momentum?"
              },
              {
                "id": 142078743,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=062f4029f071504b8065850ded26b6ac6700f1f7235b71ac98c65b6d43ae92f4",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "NESR, VLO and MNDY made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on September 11, 2026.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789114260,
                "headline": "Best Growth Stocks to Buy for September 11th"
              },
              {
                "id": 142063389,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=3362c68b65cd373c2e5c7a945e064db8221e3e96b3ec86b45a5ff697b6f9eb92",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "PARR benefits from strong refining margins, firm fuel demand and tight inventories, though the Hawaii turnaround may curb near-term throughput.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789062300,
                "headline": "What Does the Future Hold for Par Pacific's Refining Business?"
              },
              {
                "id": 142067038,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=b79176b84717a8bc6ab0b7950ca24c99ec30b6bc2c53dbdfc66e65c06d129d62",
                "image": "https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/09/10/image.png?width=2048&height=1536",
                "source": "Benzinga",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "A key trading signal flashed for Valero Energy shares at a price of $385.49, after which VLO rose 2% to an intraday high.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789058359,
                "headline": "Valero Energy Shares Up 2% After Key Trading Signal"
              },
              {
                "id": 142062280,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=fefebc4dba4ae531dc33e4d7cbd660f55c7b43d81e33d9a74da702e5136799e2",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "PARR's diversified refining, retail and logistics platform supports earnings as constrained capacity and elevated crack spreads aid profitability.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789055340,
                "headline": "Can Par Pacific's Diversified Downstream Platform Drive Growth?"
              },
              {
                "id": 142062030,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=236828185b7538c423203a79d6a2154f3902f6eb9b06f0353ba994a995a8c59d",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "DK is boosting refining profit capture as higher margins, throughput and reliability drive stronger economics.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789050720,
                "headline": "Delek's Margin Capture Improves Sharply: Is This More Than a Cycle?"
              },
              {
                "id": 142060887,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=5da5e44dddbfad9422ce0466f2373b0361ecbabc06497b1774f0264739fd004b",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Valero Energy (VLO). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789045203,
                "headline": "Investors Heavily Search Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): Here is What You Need to Know"
              },
              {
                "id": 142061541,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=49df7fd4c17a451c5dc2a13198e1e4a2ad3cdbdc1a3aa8e560cfa3e7f1a91e16",
                "image": "https://static.seekingalpha.com/cdn/s3/uploads/getty_images/484373938/image_484373938.jpg?io=getty-c-w1536",
                "source": "SeekingAlpha",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Phillips 66 (PSX) Q2 earnings beat: refining margins, EBITDA, debt reduction and buybacks. Click to read my analysis for more details on the pros and cons.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789040052,
                "headline": "Phillips 66: I Was Wrong On The Duration, Not On The Cycle"
              },
              {
                "id": 142040419,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=26b4ced350c04ccd6f9b0ba5515d90bc50094b6bb3bf6c5b6611b9234f9e60da",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and Valero Energy stocks surged to annual highs as Brent crude prices rallied past $101 a barrel on Wednesday.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789017080,
                "headline": "Why Did CVX, COP, VLO Stocks Jump To 52-Week Highs?"
              },
              {
                "id": 142036006,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=f07a852274bab2b15c5ac54419385c30e9a4055f5f782c536cb76d9e2af37093",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "ExxonMobil (XOM) carries the highest earnings multiple in its peer group at 20.5 times, and it is not the best business in that group. Its operating margin ranks fourth of six, and its revenue growth ranks fourth of six as well. The premium is paying for something the standalone refiners don't get credit for; MPC and VLO trade at 13.4x and 15.6x, so it's likely the combination of upstream stability and downstream optionality that's priced in, not refining margins alone.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1789004097,
                "headline": "Why Is ExxonMobil Priced Above Peers With Fatter Margins?"
              },
              {
                "id": 142067039,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=604348ca1335cc566dfad8425a94f6ec4f85040e3c185efb9c2c239b3c1b8cdb",
                "image": "https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/07/10/valuestock_1.jpg?width=2048&height=1536",
                "source": "Benzinga",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.39% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.55%. Currently, Valero Energy has a market capitalization of $112.67",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788980429,
                "headline": "If You Invested $100 In Valero Energy Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today"
              },
              {
                "id": 142027462,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=d4ee4f9b62577f302f10425cd42a40312b7c6771f8925cedb7a73c988601be8f",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "SAPMF expands its role in the Sakarya gas project with a new FPU commissioning contract, building on earlier support for the offshore gas project.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788972300,
                "headline": "Saipem Expands Sakarya Involvement With New Commissioning Award"
              },
              {
                "id": 142024854,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=2abcb6ef146a704ca36a2e7f171f2ee62bc4c6794df7bacfc562484ad3083a48",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "VLO, MNDY and BP made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on September 9, 2026.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788958800,
                "headline": "Best Growth Stocks to Buy for September 9th"
              },
              {
                "id": 142024192,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=bc83188db11793be1fd1828a6c8d2bd0313d9f75250f37b2b485207f2290f20d",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "A CNBC analysis found Trump's 9 largest energy positions rose between $1.5M and $4.4M in the first six months of fighting",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788955126,
                "headline": "Trump oil and gas holdings gained up to $4.4M during Iran war"
              },
              {
                "id": 142025214,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=0be8189a8cad5f50f0714e805a9eaca9f9d5ea684f587b5c4103bca72eed98da",
                "image": "https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/09/09/Crude-Oil-Price-Hike-Graph-Chart--Stock-.jpg?width=2048&height=1536",
                "source": "Benzinga",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Brent topped $100 after US strikes on Iranian tankers. Refiners have doubled in 2026. Airlines, REITs and gold miners are on the wrong side.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788945939,
                "headline": "Oil Hits $100: Which Stocks And ETFs Win Or Lose?"
              },
              {
                "id": 142026897,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=f9faeceedd3ad085347641bbfd79285235360bfd5e96b2ae66b648770e2ab634",
                "image": "https://image.cnbcfm.com/api/v1/image/108351625-17871534152026-08-19t152922z_1488525833_rc2r1nalvhpd_rtrmadp_0_usa-trump.jpeg?v=1788886167&w=1920&h=1080",
                "source": "CNBC",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Donald Trump retained major oil and gas investments as the Iran war has moved energy markets. CNBC analyzed his holdings, trades and estimated gains.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788935401,
                "headline": "Trump's oil investments have gained millions during Iran war as his accounts keep trading"
              },
              {
                "id": 141953924,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=19b475cfe837ea5eb180cba978b78aad5ade056d58dbd8c03aca942aab1c4ac4",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "SAN ANTONIO, September 08, 2026--Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO) announced today that it will host a conference call on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss its financial and operational results for the third quarter of 2026. The earnings release will be issued earlier that morning.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788895380,
                "headline": "Valero Energy Corporation to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Results on October 22, 2026"
              },
              {
                "id": 141950713,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=412ac74d1c7dc15c7a4b6ca3605b8ce0aff95e626bd8b9fd3d7479ef0cf844b9",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "E and PETRONAS plan to assess a renewable bio-gasoline for motorsports developed through Ecofining technology, with potential for future commercial gasoline use.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788877920,
                "headline": "Eni Partners With PETRONAS to Explore New Bio-Gasoline Production"
              },
              {
                "id": 141950711,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=a7cd725006586279137e08e471f10849bbd35bd4b8da405b838d0870ae6ea847",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "VLO, PBF, FET and DCTH screen as low-beta picks as volatility rises, backed by refining, energy-equipment and liver-cancer growth drivers.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788874860,
                "headline": "Keep Portfolio Volatility in Check With VLO, PBF, FET & DCTH"
              },
              {
                "id": 141950694,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=fa83f04c88eddd9cd4bd0621fb96e149f2d5c0905144ae89fc492268855391d9",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "MPC benefits from record-high crack spreads, rising earnings estimates and strong refining margins, while Campbell's cuts its dividend.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788873720,
                "headline": "Marathon Petroleum and Campbell's have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day"
              },
              {
                "id": 140026892,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=0f852ccc09772535a763558a9a5423e56a511f7a9a3c0c3fe2030d02dada2858",
                "image": "",
                "source": "Benzinga",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788870512,
                "headline": "HF Sinclair shares are trading lower. The company announced Q4 financial results."
              },
              {
                "id": 141955508,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=69ebfd7b45391091c0883f67c98eb12086f7c7731a3dd905c53991f6c3d4419b",
                "image": "",
                "source": "Benzinga",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "UBS  analyst Manav Gupta   maintains Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) with a Buy and raises the price target from $355 to $450.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788864642,
                "headline": "UBS Maintains Buy on Valero Energy, Raises Price Target to $450"
              },
              {
                "id": 141940547,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=79f1e2830bfe93352ce9c782a6b84208950b5dd4e6465016480a0ceb1c07c0c0",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Shares of major U. S. energy companies moved higher in premarket trading on Tuesday as crude oil prices extended their gains amid concerns about potential disruption to Middle East energy supplies.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788862336,
                "headline": "U.S. Energy Stocks Rise Premarket as Brent Approaches $100"
              },
              {
                "id": 141928645,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=619ff619c793c4ec4f788169ccc04c9461e17b952d964288778d4832a6abea8a",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Investing.com -- U.S. stock futures fell early Tuesday, kicking off a shortened trading week as Wall Street monitored the U.S.-Iran conflict alongside rising trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.8% by 05:30 ET (09:30 GMT). S&P 500 futures fell 0.3% and Nasdaq-100 futures slipped 0.1%. U.S. markets were closed Monday for Labor Day.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788861544,
                "headline": "Premarket movers: Energy stocks rise on Iran tensions, Eaton jumps on UBS upgrade"
              },
              {
                "id": 141949527,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=a92f104a8a5eab979dca4b52224994c6b7fee6714742e105ba2ededb6fd4ccb4",
                "image": "https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/09/08/Crude-Oil-Price-Hike-Graph-Chart--Stock-.jpg?width=2048&height=1536",
                "source": "Benzinga",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Iran-Hormuz tensions are pushing Brent toward $100. Here’s how BNO, USO, XLE and XOP could respond to a potential oil supply shock.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788859801,
                "headline": "Hormuz Risk, $100 Oil and 4 ETFs Investors Must Watch"
              },
              {
                "id": 141908671,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=83fe1e0dcccb2db0779156bb3ae5c172bdfefdf28e4fe6486d430567f4cfe501",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Investing.com -- Shares of major U.S. energy companies gained in premarket trading Tuesday, tracking a rise in oil prices after Iran warned that Gulf oil and gas infrastructure could be targeted in retaliation for attacks on its own assets.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788859359,
                "headline": "Energy stocks rise premarket as oil prices climb on Middle East supply fears"
              },
              {
                "id": 141950708,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=1281997e2ef6d34026c4e4326679f5da765207d95004e3d801f78745168daec3",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Valero Energy has surged past the Dow Jones recently, and analysts remain moderately bullish about the stock’s prospects.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788848910,
                "headline": "Is Valero Energy Stock Outperforming the Dow?"
              },
              {
                "id": 141772037,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=9f8a8d8d020bc108651a77610bc35608f0c1477cab9279ee6d4bd5c02ba684b5",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "The US refining stocks have been on a strong rally this year, driven by an unusually sharp surge in global refining margins as the ongoing disruptions have significantly reduced the world’s refining capacity and tightened supplies of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) has posted YTD gains of over 123%, while Phillips […]",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788819996,
                "headline": "Wells Fargo Just Raised its Bets on These 2 Refining Giants"
              },
              {
                "id": 141763487,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=5948691e28cecf92c1f3689eb2f029db5d51ee53b3c24774683e2908d9ae8742",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Investing in certain stocks can pay off in the long run, especially if you hold on for a decade or more.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788784203,
                "headline": "Here's How Much a $1000 Investment in Valero Energy Made 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today"
              },
              {
                "id": 141547006,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=3db58e9e40b7234bffbba2eed0da833994b75d66fb9ee58a9bc823004e1cc707",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Valero Energy stock has delivered a very large 5 year return, yet the current valuation checks point to a premium price, with both the intrinsic value estimate and market multiples indicating the shares are not cheap on recent numbers. Over the past 5 years Valero Energy has generated a return of very roughly 7x, which places fresh attention on whether recent gains already reflect much of the good news. Supportive refining margins and a tight product market can help underpin cash flow...",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788639094,
                "headline": "Does Valero Energy (VLO) Still Sit Above Fair Value After Its 7x Run?"
              },
              {
                "id": 141534498,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=1683d9c939c148e46ca18f6e0bbdd03668935b01cdd069c1ae57b4f77cb39183",
                "image": "https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/09/05/Stock-Whisper-Index.jpg?width=2048&height=1536",
                "source": "Benzinga",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "The Benzinga Stock Whisper Index highlights five unique stocks each week that attract high reader and investor interest.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788598809,
                "headline": "Benzinga's 'Stock Whisper' Index: 5 Stocks Investors Secretly Monitor But Don't Talk About Yet"
              },
              {
                "id": 141506534,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=b6ae88fb3c2629bd0196244a2d506a4d60bd82b53647d45849af2128677a8871",
                "image": "https://static.seekingalpha.com/cdn/s3/uploads/getty_images/1008180438/image_1008180438.jpg?io=getty-c-w1536",
                "source": "SeekingAlpha",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Valero's Gulf Coast refining system and export access provide a structural advantage, but earnings are highly sensitive. Read why VLO stock is a hold.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788584935,
                "headline": "Valero Energy: Diesel Scarcity Lifted Q2, But The Rally Leaves Little Room For Error"
              },
              {
                "id": 141446831,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=cb503399780a3d036d069e8d89ecb6aaecad52d52071ff221961c622f3647917",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Download the Complete Report Here REX American Resources Corp. (REX) Record Second Quarter Driven by Stronger Crush Margins and 45Z; Draft Class VI Permits Advance CCS Project; Valuation Remains Reasonable Key Takeaways: Record 2Q EPS of $1.06 versus $0.22 y/y, as stronger crush economics and 45Z drove gross profit to $53.3 million and gross margin […] The post REX’s Record 2Q EPS, CCS Project Advances – Quarterly Update Report appeared first on ExecEdge.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788543548,
                "headline": "REX’s Record 2Q EPS, CCS Project Advances – Quarterly Update Report"
              },
              {
                "id": 141431669,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=b9b32316f0a35b8f9b9e8ba86a51396af5c0b9f5fecf4ab560e89faac8b8aba6",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "VLO, PBF and MPC remain backed by tight fuel supplies, low inventories and healthy demand, with refining conditions expected to stay favorable into 2027.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788533760,
                "headline": "3 Refining Stocks Up More Than 100% YTD With Further Upside Potential"
              },
              {
                "id": 141431670,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=d3b42169dfd5c09703c11a5fa9810376b4a775ca94fdd65d40dbced3fbf932dc",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "MPC's 138.6% YTD surge is backed by strong refining execution, high-return projects and robust cash flow, though cyclical risks remain.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788533520,
                "headline": "Is Marathon Petroleum Stock Still a Buy After More Than Doubling YTD?"
              },
              {
                "id": 141431562,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=44f0c45aa70c99b7ab81fac975c679237614d501df5210a1577db0ab929e411f",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "XOM gain from higher oil prices and tighter refining capacity as Guyana and Permian growth strengthen its near-term profit setup.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788533160,
                "headline": "Can ExxonMobil Benefit From the Current Energy Market Tightness?"
              },
              {
                "id": 141431675,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=5ec4df804a5e1cc74dcbb8d00b9eda2717b1b0657e1330ccef9b70dd54460aaf",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "SHEL buys stakes in BP-operated deepwater prospects in Brazil and the Gulf of America, expanding exposure to potentially significant discoveries.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788531360,
                "headline": "Shell Partners With BP to Expand Deepwater Footprint in Brazil & GoA"
              },
              {
                "id": 141420184,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=855a828737086caae2d178daa88ae27867123c14b2dec3b2628dcb4d967bc4f3",
                "image": "https://static.seekingalpha.com/cdn/s3/uploads/getty_images/1411442494/image_1411442494.jpg?io=getty-c-w1536",
                "source": "SeekingAlpha",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Valero Energy is generating substantial cash flow as refining crack spreads reach record highs amid disruptions. Learn why VLO stock is downgraded to a sell.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788506652,
                "headline": "Valero Energy: The Peak Is Near, Its Time To Take Profits (Downgrade)"
              },
              {
                "id": 141407885,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=e26eabe9d4730aaa7da37e16d8e7daebddc9bc49f80416651302380e608aee5b",
                "image": "https://static.seekingalpha.com/cdn/s3/uploads/getty_images/1323151704/image_1323151704.jpg?io=getty-c-w1536",
                "source": "SeekingAlpha",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "The MoneyShow Chart of the Day shows the year-to-date percentage change in diesel futures and gasoline futures, in addition to oil. Read more here.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788485700,
                "headline": "Chart Of The Day: Don't Just Watch Oil - Watch These"
              },
              {
                "id": 141406312,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=1455b054706484ebedb627a1b5cb7dbaea51d92609de0462247f772567599eda",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Global refining capacity is severely constrained, with more than 8 million bpd reportedly offline across Asia, the Middle East and Russia, driving record refining margins and tight fuel supplies.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788476400,
                "headline": "Why Oil Majors Don’t Want to Build New U.S. Refineries"
              },
              {
                "id": 141406351,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=18cc539ac79cfa119595daffc7f04aaa85663e0e582b257367fc2d50a3a12dc4",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Valero Energy (VLO) reached $370.69 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +1.26% change compared to its last close.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788472803,
                "headline": "Valero Energy (VLO) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why"
              },
              {
                "id": 141404744,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=2038bad8ab681dcba457736090a4778db7676b3dcf796d1b7724f9079f0af447",
                "image": "https://static.seekingalpha.com/cdn/s3/uploads/getty_images/2220378923/image_2220378923.jpg?io=getty-c-w1536",
                "source": "SeekingAlpha",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Valero benefits from structurally tight global refined product markets due to Russian export curtailments & ongoing geopolitical disruptions. More on VLO stock.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788453803,
                "headline": "Valero Energy: Market Pricing Closed Russian Flows (Downgrade To Hold)"
              },
              {
                "id": 141404134,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=c984fa53b7898e096dab8faca642455d9de369afcbbe5bc0a2ae818e306d5ca4",
                "image": "",
                "source": "Benzinga",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "Piper Sandler  analyst John Royall   maintains Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $329 to $435.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788441464,
                "headline": "Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Valero Energy, Raises Price Target to $435"
              },
              {
                "id": 141399221,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=f17a6db59c1782c1871d042fdfa678129942c6327cd79928f2a9a9aa853a4b86",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "HF Sinclair (DINO) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788441302,
                "headline": "HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?"
              },
              {
                "id": 141400704,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=d73ec82f651930fbe8adb62766f2b042452f9ee41b03a835b7ab5d39184a3300",
                "image": "https://static.seekingalpha.com/cdn/s3/uploads/getty_images/2201019642/image_2201019642.jpg?io=getty-c-w1536",
                "source": "SeekingAlpha",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "My clustering stock screener is giving us a much more interesting macro signal than simply energy stocks are strong. The portfolio is not simply long commodities. It's long capital intensity",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788437100,
                "headline": "The Market May Be Telling Us We're Entering A Capital Formation Cycle"
              },
              {
                "id": 141397423,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=2a921e81fdedd5749fbac59b039c1e031c1bf101b713127f7415341c05af8877",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "CNC, VLO, and MNDY it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on September 3rd, 2026.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788431760,
                "headline": "Best Growth Stocks to Buy for September 3rd"
              },
              {
                "id": 141401200,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=783d77fd0529d2a836aaa64d2e1d7e06f3fc82d8498884c8d98dcabc3700e854",
                "image": "https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/09/03/Konskie--Poland---March-11--2024-Oracle-.jpg?width=2048&height=1536",
                "source": "Benzinga",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "CNBC final trades: Weiss chose Alphabet, Lebenthal Oracle, Thomas iShares Gold Trust, and Terranova Valero; all closed higher Wednesday.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788419273,
                "headline": "Oracle, Alphabet, Valero Energy And More On CNBC’s ‘Final Trades’"
              },
              {
                "id": 141379917,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=25483ed5f62ec1548d49877b118ad09f195ca6b8dbac413da8a937b9e235687d",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "DK enters second-half 2026 with stronger refining profits, no planned turnarounds and EOP gains boosting cash-flow potential.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788361860,
                "headline": "DK Stock Rallies 59.5% in 3 Months: Is There More Upside Ahead?"
              },
              {
                "id": 139939173,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=4fc02c6f4f1ac326713bd346116c4f84b1122aa6fe82cfac6298aea0c208cb80",
                "image": "",
                "source": "Benzinga",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788354123,
                "headline": "Broadcom Expands Collaboration With Google Cloud, Cloud Network Insights  Now Enabled By Broadcom's AppNeta"
              },
              {
                "id": 141376493,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=0bd61237e56fff81749765a2f30880b18e529884015617adf40c4b842d501fa5",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "CNC, VLO, and LCUT it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on September 2nd, 2026.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788341040,
                "headline": "Best Growth Stocks to Buy for September 2nd"
              },
              {
                "id": 141373398,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=d5f40792671f2bc1dce169aa0220200e1dcc9c092dd7a08ff8d030f976784906",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
                "summary": "A global fuel squeeze is creating another refining windfall.",
                "category": "company",
                "datetime": 1788293760,
                "headline": "Goldman Sachs Sees Major Shift Coming for Oil Markets"
              },
              {
                "id": 141370048,
                "url": "https://finnhub.io/api/news?id=bb4491add5579cb2d399ae7df2b52e7f5c5cb6d5d9377e04e8fc2c9ccbab6333",
                "image": "https://s.yimg.com/rz/stage/p/yahoo_finance_en-US_h_p_finance_2.png",
                "source": "Yahoo",
                "related": "VLO",
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