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Why Red Sea chaos is driving oil buyers ‘into the arms of U.S. shale producers’

Why Red Sea chaos is driving oil buyers ‘into the arms of U.S. shale producers’

January 4, 2024January 4, 2024 · Breaking News

Attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels on vessels in the Red Sea have led to transport disruptions for oil and other goods, but international oil shippers may have found…

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The Russell 2000 Index has soared, but you might be better off looking elsewhere for quality small-cap stocks

The Russell 2000 Index has soared, but you might be better off looking elsewhere for quality small-cap stocks

January 2, 2024January 2, 2024 · Breaking News

The Russell 2000 Index soared 12% in December, which might reflect investors’ exuberance about the state of the U.S. economy — it appears the Federal Reserve has won…

Read more The Russell 2000 Index has soared, but you might be better off looking elsewhere for quality small-cap stocks
Oil prices drop to 2-week lows as doubts linger over OPEC+ production cuts

Oil prices drop to 2-week lows as doubts linger over OPEC+ production cuts

December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 · Breaking News

Oil futures fell Monday to their lowest levels in more than two weeks, building on recent declines that came after a round of voluntary production cuts announced by…

Read more Oil prices drop to 2-week lows as doubts linger over OPEC+ production cuts
Dividend stocks are dirt cheap. It may be time to back up the truck.

Dividend stocks are dirt cheap. It may be time to back up the truck.

October 11, 2023October 11, 2023 · Breaking News

The stock market always overreacts, and this year it seems as if investors believe dividend stocks have become toxic. But a look at yields on quality dividend stocks…

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Exxon Mobil to buy Pioneer Natural Resources in .5 billion all-stock deal

Exxon Mobil to buy Pioneer Natural Resources in $59.5 billion all-stock deal

October 11, 2023October 11, 2023 · Breaking News

Exxon Mobil Corp. confirmed Wednesday an agreement to buy shale driller Pioneer Natural Resources Co. in an all-stock deal valued at $59.5 billion, or $64.5 billion including debt.…

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‘Fear trade’: What Israel-Hamas war means for oil prices and financial markets

‘Fear trade’: What Israel-Hamas war means for oil prices and financial markets

October 8, 2023October 8, 2023 · Breaking News

Oil traders on Sunday said crude prices were likely to remain supported in the near term, as investors assessed the fallout from the surprise attack by Hamas on…

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Exxon-Pioneer merger: Here’s why FTC’s Khan may shy from a fight with the ‘800 pound gorilla.’

Exxon-Pioneer merger: Here’s why FTC’s Khan may shy from a fight with the ‘800 pound gorilla.’

October 6, 2023October 8, 2023 · Breaking News

Exxon Mobil Corp. XOM, -1.67% is reportedly nearing a deal to buy energy-exploration company Pioneer Natural Resources Co. PXD, +10.45% for $60 billion, a combination that could shake…

Read more Exxon-Pioneer merger: Here’s why FTC’s Khan may shy from a fight with the ‘800 pound gorilla.’
Exxon near  billion deal to buy shale driller Pioneer Natural Resources: report

Exxon near $60 billion deal to buy shale driller Pioneer Natural Resources: report

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023 · Breaking News

Exxon Mobil Corp. is close to a deal to buy shale-drilling company Pioneer Natural Resources for about $60 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported late Thursday. Citing sources…

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IEA Raises Oil Supply Forecasts as U.S. Producers Counter OPEC+ Cuts

IEA Raises Oil Supply Forecasts as U.S. Producers Counter OPEC+ Cuts

August 11, 2023August 11, 2023 · Breaking News

By Will Horner The International Energy Agency raised its forecast for global oil supplies next year while moderating its demand expectations, pointing to a more balanced oil market…

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FDA approves first-ever pill for postpartum depression in new mothers

FDA approves first-ever pill for postpartum depression in new mothers

August 4, 2023August 4, 2023 · Breaking News

The Food and Drug Administration late Friday approved the first-ever pill that can be taken at home for postpartum depression. The medication, called zuranolone, and jointly developed by…

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