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EXE December 2027 Options Begin Trading

Investors in Expand Energy Corp (Symbol: EXE) saw new options begin trading today, for the December 2027 expiration. One of the key data points that goes into the price an option buyer is willing to pay, is the time value, so with 492 days …

Murphy USA Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Strong Fuel Contribution

Motor fuel retailer Murphy USA Inc. MUSA reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of $11.27 per share, up 53.1% from $7.36 a year ago and ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $9.40 by 19.89%. The El Dorado, AR-based company's total operating revenues surged 36% year …

Benchmark raises Antero Resources stock price target on costs

Benchmark raised its price target for Antero Resources (NYSE:AR) to $47 from $44 due to the company's targeted cost structure for 2029 not yet being reflected in its valuation. The firm also increased its price target for APA Corp to $46 from $40, noting …

Antero Resources (NYSE:AR) Price Target Raised to $47.00 at Benchmark

Benchmark has increased its price target for Antero Resources (NYSE:AR) to $47.00 from $44.00, maintaining a "buy" rating and suggesting a 24.35% upside. The company currently holds a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating among analysts with an average target price of $48.71. Antero Resources stock …

Are Investors Undervaluing Talos Energy (TALO) Right Now?

This article analyzes whether Talos Energy (TALO) is currently undervalued, according to Zacks' Style Scores system. It highlights TALO's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and an "A" grade for Value, noting its P/S ratio of 1.31, which is lower than the industry average of …

Are Oils-Energy Stocks Lagging Sunoco (SUN) This Year?

The Oils-Energy group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Sunoco LP (SUN) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to …

Joseph Wm Foran Acquires 709 Shares of Matador Resources (NYSE:MTDR) Stock

Joseph Wm Foran, CEO of Matador Resources (NYSE:MTDR), recently purchased 709 shares of the company's stock for $51.68 per share, increasing his holdings to 15,617 shares. This transaction follows several other insider purchases by Foran in recent months. The company reported strong Q2 earnings, …

Expand Energy (NASDAQ:EXE) Given New $109.00 Price Target at Benchmark

Benchmark has lowered its price target for Expand Energy (NASDAQ:EXE) to $109.00 from $124.00, while maintaining a "buy" rating, indicating a potential upside of 10.95%. Despite this reduction and others from various firms, the consensus analyst rating remains a "Moderate Buy" with an average …

APA (NASDAQ:APA) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Benchmark Analyst Says

SM Energy Slides 11.2% in One Week: Could the Dip Be an Opportunity?

SM Energy Company SM shares fell 11.2% in the past week, raising a key question for investors. Has the decline created a better entry point, or do the company's operating and financial risks still justify caution? Recent results offer support for the opportunity case, …

APA Corporation (APA): Hotchkis & Wiley and Vanguard funds detail stakes nearing 9% and 5%

Hotchkis and Wiley Capital Management, LLC and Vanguard Windsor II Fund have filed an amended Schedule 13G detailing their beneficial ownership in APA Corporation. Hotchkis and Wiley reported an 8.97% stake, or 31,695,303 shares, while Vanguard Windsor II Fund reported a 4.97% stake, or …

UBS raises ConocoPhillips stock price target on strong project pipeline

UBS has increased its price target for ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) to $153 from $143, maintaining a Buy rating, citing the company's strong project pipeline and positive second-quarter update despite CEO transition concerns. The analyst firm noted the company's robust cash flow growth outlook and improved …

Matador Resources (NYSE: MTDR) CEO accumulates 3,839 shares around $51

Matador Resources CEO Joseph Wm Foran purchased a total of 3,839 shares of the company's common stock in open-market transactions on August 10 and 11, 2026. These purchases, which included shares acquired via the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, were made at weighted average prices …

Matador Resources chairman & CEO Joseph Foran buys $196k in stock

Joseph Wm Foran, Chairman and CEO of Matador Resources Co, recently purchased common stock worth approximately $196,396 through two transactions on August 10 and August 11, 2026. These purchases occurred as the company's stock delivered a 12.75% return over the past week and followed …

Talos Energy (TALO) Is Up 9.1% After ESOP Shelf, Buybacks And Higher 2026 Output Guidance – Has The Bull Case Changed?

Talos Energy Inc. recently filed a US$77.06 million shelf registration for 5,400,000 common shares related to its employee stock ownership plan and reported second-quarter 2026 results, with revenue of US$664.81 million and net income of US$149.67 million, alongside higher production and updated guidance. The …

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) Stock Rating Upgraded by Freedom Capital

Freedom Capital has upgraded ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) stock from "hold" to "strong buy," contributing to a generally positive analyst outlook. The company recently reported strong quarterly results, with EPS of $3.24 and revenue of $19.52 billion, surpassing estimates, and institutional investors own 82.36% of the …

FY2026 EPS Estimate for Vitesse Energy Cut by Analyst

Northland Securities has revised its FY2026 EPS estimate for Vitesse Energy (NYSE:VTS) to a loss of $1.12 per share, down from a previous estimate of $0.83, while maintaining an "Outperform" rating and an $18.50 price target. The company recently declared a quarterly dividend of …

Q3 Earnings Forecast for GRNT Issued By Northland Securities

Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE) Receives Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" from Analysts

Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE) has received a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts, with an average 12-month price target of $129. The company recently reported adjusted quarterly earnings of $1.33 per share, surpassing estimates, though revenue fell slightly below forecasts. Expand Energy also declared …

Benchmark Adjusts Price Target on Expand Energy to $109 From $124, Maintains Buy Rating

Benchmark has revised its price target for Expand Energy (EXE) to $109 from $124, while reiterating a Buy rating on the stock. This adjustment comes despite recent varied analyst adjustments to Expand Energy's price target, with some increasing and others decreasing their targets. Expand …

Texas Pacific Land (NYSE:TPL) Strong Profits May Be Masking Some Underlying Issues

Texas Pacific Land's recent solid earnings report may be masking underlying issues, particularly concerning its free cash flow. The company's accrual ratio of 0.43 indicates it didn't generate enough free cash flow to match its US$541.4m profit, with actual free cash flow at only …

Vermilion Energy Stock Slides 1.25% as Energy Volatility and Bearish Sentiment Raise Correction Risk

Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX: VET) saw its stock decline by 1.25% on August 11, 2026, due to broad energy market volatility, weak investor sentiment, and geopolitical tensions, particularly surrounding the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the company's strong operational execution, diversified …

Vivakor Sees Increased Activity as Oil Pricing Jumps Due to Continuing Middle East Conflict and Rising Uncertainty in Strait of Hormuz

Vivakor Inc. is experiencing increased activity in its Supply and Trading business due to geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East causing volatility in global crude oil markets. The company's physical crude oil marketing platform is seeing more opportunities as supply, demand, and pricing dynamics …

Tencent, EU Fund Invest in AI Coding Startup Lovable at $13 Billion Valuation

(Bloomberg) -- Swedish coding startup Lovable has raised funding at a $13.3 billion valuation, bringing in fresh capital to compete with larger rivals like Anthropic and Elon Musk's SpaceX. Most Read from Bloomberg Five Takeaways From Zuckerberg's 6,500-Word Manifesto on AI Phoebe Gates Knew …

Devon Energy Corp (DVN) Technical Analysis: Support, Resistance, Indicators & Moving Averages

This article provides a technical analysis of Devon Energy Corp (DVN), detailing its current price momentum score, support and resistance levels, and various technical indicators. It outlines specific buy, sell, and neutral signals from indicators like MACD, RSI, and moving averages, concluding with an …

W&T Offshore, Inc. $WTI Stock Position Increased by Renaissance Technologies LLC

Renaissance Technologies LLC has significantly increased its stake in W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE:WTI) by 158.5% in the first quarter, now holding 590,300 shares worth $2.0 million. Other institutional investors have also adjusted their positions, with overall institutional ownership at 42.88%. Analyst sentiment for W&T …

Alpha Compute Plans 200 MW Gas-Powered Data Center in Pennsylvania

Alpha Compute is planning a 200 MW gas-powered data center in northern Pennsylvania, with potential for expansion up to 1 GW. The project involves acquiring mineral, surface, and pore-space assets, and aims to integrate natural gas production and electricity generation on-site. This "energy-first" model …

Ovintiv Inc. (TSE:OVV) Given Average Recommendation of "Strong Buy" by Brokerages

Ovintiv Inc. (TSE:OVV) has received an average "Strong Buy" recommendation from ten brokerages, with seven analysts specifically rating the stock as a "strong buy." The company's average 12-month price target is C$75.00, and several firms, including Citigroup and Wells Fargo, recently upgraded the stock. …

Matador Resources Company $MTDR Stock Position Reduced by Bank of America Corp DE

Bank of America Corp DE reduced its stake in Matador Resources Company (NYSE:MTDR) by 31.3% in the first quarter, selling 368,860 shares and retaining 808,526 shares valued at $51.1 million. Despite this reduction, institutional investors collectively own 91.98% of the company, and Matador Resources …

New Strong Sell Stocks for August 12th

Here are three stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today: Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. BXMT is a real estate finance company. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 12.4% downward over the last 60 days. …

Earnings call transcript: Infinity Natural Resources tops Q2 2026 EPS forecast

Analysts Offer Insights on Energy Companies: Range Resources (RRC) and EQT (EQT)

Citi analysts have provided updated ratings for two energy companies: Range Resources (RRC) and EQT (EQT). Citi maintained a Hold rating for Range Resources with a $42.00 price target, while EQT received a Buy rating with a $67.00 price target from Citi. Both stocks …

Mach Natural Resources LP (NYSE:MNR) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from Analysts

Mach Natural Resources LP (NYSE:MNR) has received a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating from analysts, with an average 12-month price target of $17.60, significantly above its opening price of $13.19. Despite a high dividend yield of 10.9% ($0.36 quarterly), the company's payout ratio is notably …

Annex Advisory Services LLC Acquires 78,424 Shares of Texas Pacific Land Corporation $TPL

Annex Advisory Services LLC significantly increased its stake in Texas Pacific Land Corporation by acquiring an additional 78,424 shares, bringing its total holdings to 153,464 shares valued at $67.2 million. Texas Pacific Land recently reported earnings of $2.23 per share, surpassing estimates, and declared …

(OVV) Volatility Zones as Tactical Triggers

Ovintiv Inc. (NYSE: OVV) shows strong near-term sentiment leading to a long-term positive bias, with a mid-channel oscillation pattern identified. AI models suggest an exceptional 37.3:1 risk-reward setup, targeting an 11.0% gain against a 0.3% risk. Three distinct institutional trading strategies are provided, including …

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. Takes Position in APA Corporation $APA

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. has acquired a new stake of 187,237 shares in APA Corporation, valued at approximately $6.1 million. This investment comes as institutional investors collectively own 83.01% of APA. The company recently reported quarterly earnings and revenue slightly below expectations but declared …