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Nilanjan Choudhury

Which Oil and Gas Stocks Are Best Positioned for AI Adoption

BP, CVX, XOM, and TTE are using AI to transform energy operations, driving efficiency, emissions cuts and returns.

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Nilanjan Choudhury

Natural Gas Outlook: Can Cold Weather Lift Prices in January 2026?

Cold weather and steady LNG demand lift natural gas prices, putting WMB, LNG, and EE in focus for January 2026.

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Zacks Equity Research

Best Momentum Stock to Buy for December 29th

M, BG and TGS made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on December 29, 2025.

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Tania Ray

Can ExxonMobil Sail Through the Ongoing Weakness in Oil Prices?

XOM faces pressure with WTI below $60, but low-cost Permian and Guyana assets, along with a strong balance sheet help cushion earnings

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Zacks Equity Research

First Solar's Expanding Footprint Positions It for Sustained Growth

FSLR is expanding manufacturing capacity and bookings, boosting growth prospects, even as trade tensions and tariff risks loom.

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Zacks Equity Research

Suncor Energy Stock: Not a Buy Yet, But Still Worth Holding On

SU's integrated model, strong downstream utilization, prudent balance sheet management, record performance, and growth potential make it a prime investment opportunity with solid returns.

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Zacks Equity Research

BKR Secures Multi-Year Contract in Kuwait for Production Enhancement

Baker Hughes lands a multi-year contract with Kuwait Oil Company to boost mature-field output with ESPs, real-time monitoring and automation.

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Nilanjan Banerjee

EPD or COP: Which Energy Stock Looks Better Positioned for 2026?

With oil prices seen falling in 2026, Enterprise Products' inflation-protected midstream model contrasts with ConocoPhillips' upstream exposure in a softer energy market.

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Buy Stocks for December 29th

MH, M, VLO, BG and SAIC have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on December 29th, 2025.

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Ethan Feller

6 Major Investment Themes Shaping 2026

The market looks set to maintain momentum into the New Year with investment in AI infrastructure continuing. But several other sectors are positioned for growth as well. Ethan Feller can help you build a constructive, forward-looking portfolio for 2026.

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Zacks Equity Research

Why Hold Strategy Is Apt for ConocoPhillips Stock Right Now

COP's low-cost global assets, divestments and Marathon Oil deal support cash flows, but oil price pressure and Willow cost overruns argue for a hold.

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Zacks Equity Research

Eni's Versalis & Prysmian to Start Chemical Recycling of Plastic Scrap

E's Versalis and Prysmian team up to chemically recycle plastic cable scrap, turning XLPE waste into new polymers via Hoop?? technology.

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Zacks Equity Research

BP to Sell 65% Stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for $10B EV

BP agrees to sell 65% of its Castrol stake to Stonepeak, valuing the business at $10.1B and generating about $6B to cut debt.

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Jewel Saha

ET Stock Slips Below 50-Day SMA: What Should Investors Do Now?

Energy Transfer slips below its 50-day SMA, but strong insider confidence, fee-based revenues and expansion plans keep it in focus.

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Nilanjan Choudhury

3 Energy Growth Stocks to Buy Now for the Road Into 2026

CVE, FTI and VLO are three energy stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider for 2026.

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Nilanjan Banerjee

Will PARR Emerge as a Stronger Investment Than ExxonMobil in 2026?

PARR surged past XOM over the past year, and with oil prices expected to soften in 2026, its refining-focused model may gain an edge.

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Nilanjan Banerjee

How Reliable is Enterprise Products' Yield for Income Investors?

EPD's 6.8% yield is backed by fee-based cash flows, $5.1B in projects and 27 straight years of distribution hikes.

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Zacks Equity Research

Petrobras Grants Final Investment for Sergipe Deepwater Project Module 2

Petrobras approves the final investment decision for the SEAP II deepwater project, opening a new offshore production frontier in Brazil's Northeast.

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Zacks Equity Research

Does Imperial Oil's Stability Make It a Wise Hold Right Now?

IMO's partnership with ExxonMobil and cost-saving efforts support growth, but high capital spending, energy transition risks, and commodity price volatility are concerns.

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Debapriya Bhowal

How ExxonMobil Stays Resilient in a Soft Commodity Pricing Environment

XOM leans on low-cost Permian and Guyana output, cost savings and an integrated model to stay profitable as oil prices soften.

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Zacks Equity Research

Harbour Energy to Enter the U.S. Gulf With $3.2B LLOG Acquisition

HBRIY's $3.2B deal to buy LLOG delivers oil-weighted deepwater assets and secures a long-sought entry into the Gulf of America.

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Zacks Equity Research

SandRidge Energy's Operational Momentum Builds on Cherokee Gains

SD shows rising Cherokee volumes, a 49% jump in oil production and ample cash to fund growth initiatives and shareholder returns.

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Mark Vickery

Top Stock Reports for AbbVie, Coca-Cola & Chevron

ABBV, KO and CVX headline Zacks' top stock reports as analysts flag growth drivers, strategic moves and key headwinds shaping 2025 outlooks.

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Zacks Equity Research

SLB Secures Multi-Year Deal to Boost Unconventional Gas Output

SLB lands a five-year Aramco contract to boost Saudi Arabia's unconventional gas output, strengthening its backlog as cleaner energy demand and gas prices increase.

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Nilanjan Choudhury

3 MLP Operators to Watch as the Sector Sets Up for 2026

EPD,,ET and PAA are drawing investor focus as MLPs gear up for improved fundamentals and growth in 2026.

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