# Standard Oil

Type: Company

Source: Finance Intelligence Brief — https://getfinancebrief.com/entity/standard-oil
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## Timeline

- **2008**: Dow Re-entry — Rejoins the Dow Jones Industrial Average alongside Bank of America.
- **1999**: Dow Exit — Removed from the DJIA during the tech-led 'New Economy' shift.
- **1984**: Rebranding — The company officially adopts the name Chevron.
- **1911**: Standard Oil Breakup — Supreme Court dissolves the monopoly; Chevron's predecessor becomes independent.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Chevron's Century of Dominance: From Pico Canyon to Dow Jones Mainstay
2026-03-24 01:05:21 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

Chevron's evolution from a 19th-century California oil strike to a global energy titan reflects the broader transformation of the American industrial landscape. As the second-largest U.S. oil producer, its recurring inclusion in the Dow Jones Industrial Average underscores its role as a critical barometer for the energy sector.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/chevron-history-dow-jones-evolution

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