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ConocoPhillips (COP) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You Should Know
In the latest close session, ConocoPhillips (COP) was up +1.53% at $127.06. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.2%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.04%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.04%. The …
Venture Global and ConocoPhillips Announce 20-Year LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement
ARLINGTON, Va., October 01, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE: VG) and ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) announced a new, long-term Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) for liquefied natural gas (LNG). Under the SPA, ConocoPhillips will buy 1.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of LNG from …
ConocoPhillips Weighs Sale of Norway Business and Teesside Asset
ConocoPhillips is considering the sale of its Norway business and its Teesside asset in the UK after receiving an unsolicited offer, potentially marking a significant reshaping of the U.S. oil major's European portfolio. The company said it has informed employees, partners and regulators of …
ConocoPhillips to hold third-quarter earnings conference call on Thursday, Nov. 5
HOUSTON, September 24, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) will host a conference call webcast on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss third-quarter 2026 financial and operating results. The company's financial and operating results will be released before the market opens …
EOG Resources Announces Ann Janssen's Retirement and Jeff Hibbard as Next CFO
HOUSTON, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) today announced that Ann D. Janssen has elected to retire from EOG. The Board of Directors has appointed Jeffrey W. "Jeff" Hibbard to succeed Janssen as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective …
How ExxonMobil's Balance Sheet Helps Navigate Oil Volatility
ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation XOM, an integrated energy giant, generates the bulk of its earnings from its upstream operations. With a strong presence in the prolific Permian Basin and offshore Guyana resources, its top and bottom lines are highly susceptible to fluctuations in oil and …
ConocoPhillips (COP) Stock Moves -1.77%: What You Should Know
ConocoPhillips (COP) closed at $125.27 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.77% move from the prior day. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.36%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.45%. Shares of the energy company witnessed a loss of 4.36% over the previous …
Devon Energy (DVN) Stock Moves -1.39%: What You Should Know
Devon Energy (DVN) closed the most recent trading day at $46.93, moving -1.39% from the previous trading session. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.36%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.45%. The stock of oil and gas exploration company has fallen by 1.33% in the past …
EOG Resources Schedules Conference Call and Webcast of Third Quarter 2026 Results for November 6, 2026
HOUSTON, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) will host a conference call and webcast to discuss third quarter 2026 results on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 9 a.m. Central time (10 a.m. Eastern time). Please visit the Investors/Events & Presentations page …
Occidental Now Trades Below Wall Street’s Raised Targets. Here’s Where the Stock Could Go
Occidental Now Trades Below Wall Street's Raised Targets. Here's Where the Stock Could Go ©@pichitstocker from Getty Images Pro via Canva, @Tom Fisk from Pexels via Canva Key Stats for Occidental Stock Current Price: $58.84 Target Price (Mid): ~$63 Street Target (Mean): ~$68 Potential …
Diamondback Energy (FANG) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
Diamondback Energy (FANG) closed at $189.27 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.64% move from the prior day. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.49%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.71%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 2.26%. Prior to today's trading, …
Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors
Occidental Petroleum (OXY) closed the most recent trading day at $57.25, moving -2.7% from the previous trading session. This change lagged the S&P 500's 1.49% gain on the day. At the same time, the Dow added 0.71%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 2.26%. The …
Energy Stock CEO Liquidates Nearly 4,000 Shares Valued at Almost $200,000
Clay M. Gaspar, President and CEO of Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:DVN), sold 3,913 shares of common stock on Sept. 14, 2026, according to an SEC Form 4 filing. Transaction summary Metric Value Transaction value ~$199,876 Shares sold (directly held) 3,913 Post-transaction shares (total) 999,616 …
Chevron vs. Occidental Petroleum: Which Oil Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Fluctuating oil prices and the global transition to cleaner power are creating a complex environment for energy investors in 2026. Chevron (NYSE:CVX) and Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) are both large, well-established energy companies, but deciding between the two requires weighing stability against innovation. Chevron is …
EOG Resources (EOG) Stock May Be Undervalued On Earnings Power
EOG Resources has delivered a strong run for long term holders, yet the recent pullback raises a fresh question about what investors are paying for its earnings today. With the stock still well above levels seen several years ago, the issue is whether the …
EOG Resources (EOG) Pullback Puts Encino Growth Story And Valuation Back In Focus
EOG Resources (EOG) has drawn investor attention after a recent share price pullback, with the stock down 2.1% over the past week and 3.5% over the past month. That recent dip comes after a strong run, with a 90-day share price return of 10.96% …
Inside U.S. oil’s return to global wildcatting: ‘It’s like geo-porn’
A volcanologist working at the U.S. Geological Survey, Ezra Yacob made a career-defining leap in 2005 when he joined Houston oil producer EOG Resources and its geoscience team at the beginning of the shale revolution. "It was this real acknowledgment that we're opening up …
This Diamondback Insider Is One of the World’s Richest People. She Just Sold $2 Billion of Stock.
SGF Fang Holdings, an investment vehicle for billionaire Lyndal Stephens Greth, sold more than 9 million Diamondback Energy shares. Continue Reading
ConocoPhillips Sold 43,000 South Texas Acres for $1.2 Billion. At 63, a Landowner Can Keep Getting Oil Royalties Without Social Security Calling Them Work.
Quick Read Nonoperating oil and gas royalties generally don't trigger Social Security's earnings test, letting mineral owners collect both royalties and early benefits simultaneously. A working interest that shares in well development costs is treated as a business, making that income subject to Social …
Why ConocoPhillips (COP) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today
ConocoPhillips (COP) ended the recent trading session at $132.54, demonstrating a -6.15% change from the preceding day's closing price. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.45%. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 1.21%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.01%. The energy company's shares …
Devon Energy (DVN) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors
In the latest trading session, Devon Energy (DVN) closed at $48.44, marking a -5.63% move from the previous day. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.45%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 1.21%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq …
Diamondback Energy, Permian Resources, APA Corporation, Viper Energy, and Comstock Resources Shares Are Falling, What You Need To Know
What Happened? A number of stocks fell in the morning session after the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision, pausing a recent rally even as Middle East supply risks remained in focus. Brent crude eased 1.1% to $107.61 a barrel, its first decline of the week, …
S&P 500 Gains, Crude Falls Ahead Of Fed's Expected First Hike Since 2023: Stock Market Today
A sharp reversal in crude oil handed U.S. equities a reprieve on Wednesday, with stocks grinding higher off six-week lows just hours before the Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023. The S&P 500 added 0.4% to …
Oil Producers Slide as Crude Retreats: EOG Resources Drops 6%, ConocoPhillips and Occidental Petroleum Fall 5%
Quick Read EOG Resources drops 6% while ConocoPhillips and Occidental Petroleum each fall 5% as crude prices retreat with no company-specific news driving the selloff. XOP slides 4% while SPY gains 0.4%, confirming the pain is isolated entirely to the energy patch and not …
15 stocks that have grown dividends the most — and nearly all have beaten the S&P 500
These are two of the stocks passing a screen for highest dividend increases over the past five years — both have outperformed the S&P 500 by wide margins. - MarketWatch photo illustration/iStockphoto You might not be impressed by a stock with a 2% dividend …