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Chevron (CVX) reported Q2 revenues of $70.06B, up 56.3% YoY, driven by higher oil prices. Earnings surged 384.8% YoY to $12.07B. Analysts expect EPS growth of 122.8% YoY for 2023. Price targets range from $205 to $218, with a consensus 'Moderate Buy' rating.

Chevron plans to double its drilling rigs in Venezuela, investing $7 billion to boost production to 600,000 barrels per day by 2031. The company secured new contract terms with Venezuela, including access to international arbitration. Chevron's current production is 290,000 barrels per day, all exported to the U.S., with costs below $20 per barrel. The expansion follows a U.S.-Venezuela oil agreement granting Blue Energy Partners 100-year concessions.

Chevron (CVX) stock is near a record high, up 43% YTD. 24/7 Wall St. has a HOLD rating with a $204.67 target, implying 4% downside. Bull case sees $228 target due to projects like Microsoft's power agreement. Q2 earnings beat estimates, with revenue up 51% YoY. CVX trades at a higher P/E than peers like Exxon (XOM).

Chevron plans to invest $7B in Venezuela over five years, doubling production to 600,000 barrels per day. The deal includes favorable terms and more acreage. Venezuela's total output is currently 1.25M barrels per day, down from 3M two decades ago. Chevron is the largest private oil producer in the country.

GE Vernova shares rose 8% after winning a major power infrastructure contract. Hindustan Aeronautics and Sansera Engineering also gained, driven by positive brokerage ratings and new order wins. Broader market indices faced selling pressure in sectors like banking and auto.

GE Vernova shares rose 8% after winning a 6,000 MW project. Hindustan Aeronautics gained 3% on CLSA's outperform rating and target price of Rs 5,481. Sansera Engineering hit a 52-week high after CLSA initiated an outperform rating with a target of Rs 4,954. Adani Power also gained on a LOI for a hydroelectric plant acquisition.