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How Chevron Got Caught in the Clash Between the U.S. and Venezuela

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 · World News

When Chevron won a new license to drill in Venezuela, it celebrated a return to one of the world’s richest oil regions, where it had operated for more…

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Saudi Arabia Halts Oil Production Capacity Increase

Saudi Arabia Halts Oil Production Capacity Increase

January 29, 2024January 30, 2024 · Breaking News

By Pierre Bertrand Saudi Arabian Oil Co., commonly known as Saudi Aramco, said that it has been ordered by the Saudi government to keep its oil production capacity…

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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
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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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…

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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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Saudi Arabia Halts Oil Production Capacity Increase

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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Oil prices end at a 2-week high on reports Saudi Arabia said OPEC+ will do ‘whatever necessary’ to support oil

Oil prices end at a 2-week high on reports Saudi Arabia said OPEC+ will do ‘whatever necessary’ to support oil

July 5, 2023July 6, 2023 · Breaking News

Oil futures settle at their highest in two weeks on Wednesday, finding support after Saudi Arabia’s energy minister reportedly said that the kingdom and its allies will do…

Read more Oil prices end at a 2-week high on reports Saudi Arabia said OPEC+ will do ‘whatever necessary’ to support oil
These Drilling Stocks Could Be Gushers as the Oil Industry Rebounds

These Drilling Stocks Could Be Gushers as the Oil Industry Rebounds

June 26, 2023June 26, 2023 · Business

Offshore oil drillers were about the worst place to be in 2020 as oil prices were falling and demand for crude seemed to be seeping away. Now, the…

Read more These Drilling Stocks Could Be Gushers as the Oil Industry Rebounds
Saudis to cut oil production by 1 million barrels a day in July as OPEC+ extends output deal

Saudis to cut oil production by 1 million barrels a day in July as OPEC+ extends output deal

June 4, 2023June 4, 2023 · Breaking News

Saudi Arabia will voluntarily cut production by 1 million barrels a day in July, alongside an agreement by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies…

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ExxonMobil: Eyes on the Permian Prize

ExxonMobil: Eyes on the Permian Prize

April 8, 2023April 8, 2023 · Business

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The surprise OPEC+ oil production cuts will increase gas prices — here’s how much

The surprise OPEC+ oil production cuts will increase gas prices — here’s how much

April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 · Breaking News

Surprise crude oil production cuts from Saudi Arabia and other oil-rich countries shouldn’t produce worries of skyrocketing gas costs for U.S. drivers still smarting from last year’s pump…

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Biden approves Willow oil-drilling permit in Alaska. It’s a ‘carbon bomb,’ one group says.

Biden approves Willow oil-drilling permit in Alaska. It’s a ‘carbon bomb,’ one group says.

March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 · Breaking News

The Biden administration approved the large-scale and controversial Willow drilling project for ConocoPhillips on Alaska’s oil-rich North Slope on Monday. The approval, although with some conditions, is one…

Read more Biden approves Willow oil-drilling permit in Alaska. It’s a ‘carbon bomb,’ one group says.
Three Oil Stocks Exposed to Natural-Gas Plunge

Three Oil Stocks Exposed to Natural-Gas Plunge

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023 · Business

Natural-gas prices have tumbled this year because of warm weather and high levels of gas in storage in Europe and elsewhere. U.S. prices are down 45% to $2.46…

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Shell adjusted profit of .8 billion beats forecasts, boosted by soaring energy prices

Shell adjusted profit of $9.8 billion beats forecasts, boosted by soaring energy prices

February 1, 2023February 2, 2023 · Breaking News

LONDON–Shell PLC became the latest oil giant to post record annual profit last year, joining U.S. peers in surging back from early pandemic losses on soaring energy prices.…

Read more Shell adjusted profit of $9.8 billion beats forecasts, boosted by soaring energy prices
These 20 stocks were the biggest winners of 2022

These 20 stocks were the biggest winners of 2022

December 30, 2022December 31, 2022 · Breaking News

Even during a year in which the S&P 500 index declined 19%, with 72% of its stocks in the red, there were plenty of winners. Before showing you…

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These 20 energy stocks are worth a look if you think oil prices will soar in 2023

These 20 energy stocks are worth a look if you think oil prices will soar in 2023

December 28, 2022December 28, 2022 · Breaking News

Harris Kupperman, the president of Praetorian Capital, made a couple of interesting calls heading into 2022. He predicted that stocks of the giant tech-oriented companies that led the…

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Best stock picks for 2023: Here are Wall Street analysts’ most heavily favored choices

Best stock picks for 2023: Here are Wall Street analysts’ most heavily favored choices

December 13, 2022December 13, 2022 · Breaking News

Following a sharp and sustained rise in interest rates, U.S. stocks have taken a broad beating this year. But 2023 may bring very different circumstances. Below are lists…

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