

Each week, Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention.

VLO, PBF and MPC remain backed by tight fuel supplies, low inventories and healthy demand, with refining conditions expected to stay favorable into 2027.

Valero Energy (VLO) reached $370.69 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +1.26% change compared to its last close.

CNC, VLO, and MNDY it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on September 3rd, 2026.

On CNBC's “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Stephen Weiss is the Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner of Short Hills Capital Partners picked Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG).

Rob Thummel discusses the "huge" impact the U.S.-Iran war has had on the global energy trade as crude oil, diesel, and jet fuel supplies deplete. Companies like Valero Energy (VLO), Phillips 66 (PSX), and Marathon Petroleum (MPC) are seeing a surge in free cash flow.

CNC, VLO, and LCUT it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on September 2nd, 2026.

PBF Energy's six-refinery network and exposure to constrained coastal markets position it to benefit from tight supplies and supportive margins.