ExxonMobil just released some incredible projections about its wage increases, capital expenditures, and future free cash flows. Daniel and I explain how government policies have given Big Oil the ability to print money… And why oil stocks are rising, even as oil prices are falling. In other energy news, oil shipping companies are drastically increasing their rates—in part due to the uncertainty surrounding Russian sanctions. Daniel shares a handful of names that will benefit from the situation.  Walmart CEO Doug McMillon recently spoke about the rise in shoplifting the company is seeing… and how it could result in price increases and even store closures. Target says it’s also struggling with the same issue. We discuss why everyone should be concerned about this news… and how it could lead to buying opportunities in a few of the biggest retail stocks. In this episode ExxonMobil’s remarkable projections [2:10] How governments are helping create massive profits for big oil [6:05] The disparity between oil stocks and oil prices [13:00]  These stocks will benefit from increased shipping rates [16:35] What Walmart’s warning means for retail [28:14] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/ Wall Street Unplugged podcast is available at: --: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-unplugged-frank/ -- : https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/curzio-research/wall-street-unplugged-2 -- : https://www.curzioresearch.com/category/podcast/wall-street-unplugged/   : https://twitter.com/frankcurzio :. https://www.facebook.com/CurzioResearch/ : https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-curzio-690561a7/ :