Thomas W. Horton

October 17, 2026

Walmart expands benefits and targets Costco with new perk. Walmart is introducing a new shopping perk to compete with Costco while expanding employee benefits, which may influence its long-term investment profile. Additionally, the FTC is mailing $9.8 million in refunds to 65,000 customers affected by a wire transfer issue. These developments highlight the company's focus on customer retention and regulatory compliance.

October 16, 2026

Chevron Explored as Investment Bet. The recent piece titled "What Makes Chevron Corporation (CVX) an Investment Bet?" examines Chevron's fundamentals, including its dividend yield of 4.17% and trailing P/E of 21.1. The article notes that Chevron remains a stable component of the Dow Jones index, with analysts projecting a target of $228.08. On the chart, Chevron sits near a key support level of $188.45 and shows bullish breakout signals, suggesting a potential upward move.

October 16, 2026

GE Aerospace Secures 600+ LEAP-1B Engine Deal, Eyes Q3 Earnings. GE Aerospace announced a memorandum of understanding with Turkish Airlines to purchase more than 600 LEAP‑1B engines, including spares. Analysts say aerospace and defense demand remains steady even as market sentiment softens, which could support the company’s earnings outlook. The company will report Q3 results shortly, and investors are watching how the new engine deal and broader demand trends play out.