Chevron Corp. beat earnings estimates as profits from the $53 billion Hess Corp. acquisition were included in the results for the first time, boosting oil production and cash flow. Adjusted, third-quarter earnings of $1.85 a share exceeded the $1.66 average forecast in a Bloomberg survey of analysts. Net income of $3.6 billion was 20% lower than a year earlier. The US driller joined European rival Shell Plc in posting stronger-than-expected results. Most Read from Bloomberg International oil prices are ...

Over the past ten years, Apple (AAPL) stock has delivered a massive $847 billion back to its investors in tangible cash in the form of dividends and buybacks. In fact, AAPL stock has provided the highest returns to shareholders of any company in history. CORTE MADERA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: The Apple Watch is displayed at an Apple Store on November 02, 2023 in Corte Madera, California. Apple will report fourth quarter earnings today after the closing bell. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Getty Ima ...