With so many news items clamoring for investors’ attention, investors may not have noticed that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved the merger between Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) and Hess Corp. (NYSE: HES). The approval came with the single stipulation that former Hess chief executive officer (CEO) would not join Chevron’s board of directors. The approval was widely expected but has been an additional headwind for Chevron shareholders. Since the announcement, the stock is up nearly 4% and is now trading positive in 2024. That’s still a far cry from rival Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYS…