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ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) closed its massive $22.5 billion acquisition of Marathon Oil last November. That deal bolstered its U.S. onshore position in several key regions while expanding its

Explore the exciting world of Chevron (NYSE: CVX) with our expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and

Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) is a major player in the energy sector and is one of the United States' top oil and gas producers. After a banner year in 2022, Occidental strengthened its balance

Crude oil prices have slumped about 15% over the past year. That has pushed West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the primary U.S. oil price benchmark, below $70 a barrel. That decline will weigh on the

Despite a strong rebound this month, ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) stock remains cheap, according to several valuation metrics. But you need to be looking ahead, not behind, to see it. That's because

Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) has slumped over the past year. Shares of the oil giant are down more than 20%. That's largely due to weakening oil prices. Wes Texas Intermediate (WTI), the primary

Chevron (NYSE: CVX) stock has gone nowhere over the past three years. It's a real headscratcher, considering the performance of other energy stocks. The average one in the S&P 500 is up more than

ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) is the 800-pound gorilla in the oil patch. The energy giant currently has a market cap of more than $500 billion. That's over $200 billion more than its next largest rival, Ch

If you are looking to add exposure to the energy sector in your portfolio, you are probably considering Chevron (NYSE: CVX) as an option. It is a very good option, though that has to be explained a

Chevron (NYSE: CVX) offers passive income investors a robust dividend yield.

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There's a new administration in Washington, D.C., and it has a short-term plan for the energy sector whose key goal is to quickly lower energy prices for consumers. But income-focused investors

In late 2023, Chevron (NYSE: CVX) made a bold move by agreeing to acquire Hess (NYSE: HES) for $53 billion. The transaction will enhance and extend the company's production and free cash flow growth

When the market turns south, investors often rush toward conservative investments to fortify their portfolios. Of the many low-risk stocks that they may consider, dividend stocks often find

Forget March coming in like a lion -- this month has come in more like a bear. While the S&P 500 had climbed about 1.2% through the first two months of 2025, the index has been heading south since

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) is one of the country's largest oil producers. It has grown tremendously over the last five years by making a series of acquisitions. These deals have increased its scale

The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) started this week tumbling 4% on Monday -- the index's worst day since September 2022 -- and is still 12.5% off its all-time highs after today's trading

The still-young year of 2025 hasn't been all that kind to oil stocks, many of which are trading down since New Year's Day. One of these laggards has been sector mainstay Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:

Shares of oil and gas majors ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM), Chevron (NYSE: CVX), and ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) were all trailing the market today, falling 3.6%, 2.8%, and 4.2% at their lows, before

Crude oil prices have been pretty quiet so far this year. WTI, the primary U.S. oil price benchmark, has hovered around $70. Several factors are supporting this oil price, including OPEC's decision

The average American receives a tax refund of $3,138. That's a big windfall for most people. They could use that money to go on a nice vacation, pay down some of their debt, or invest for the

Which stock has Warren Buffett bought more than any other in recent years? That's an easy question. The answer is clearly Berkshire Hathaway. The conglomerate has spent billions of dollars on stock

President Trump's push for fossil fuels has put oil stocks back on investors' radar. On his first day in office for the second term, Trump declared a national energy emergency, froze federal funding

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Oil stocks can be excellent sources of passive income for investors who can stomach the volatility of the cyclical energy sector. And with oil prices down 9% or so in the last year, many oil and gas