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Nilanjan Choudhury

OKLO Pulls Back 10% After META Deal - What Investors Missed

Oklo stock pulled back about 10% after a sharp META-fueled rally. Here is what the volatility, valuation, and long-term outlook mean for investors in 2026.

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Zacks Equity Research

Shell & Mitsubishi Weigh LNG Canada Stake Sales Amid Expansion Plans

SHEL and Mitsubishi are exploring stake sales in LNG Canada as partners weigh a major expansion and investors eye steady LNG returns.

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Zacks Equity Research

Coterra and Devon Explore Merger to Create Major U.S. Shale Player

CTRA and Devon are in early talks over a merger that could reshape U.S. shale amid weak oil prices and rising consolidation pressure.

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Jewel Saha

ET Stock Outpaces Its Industry in the Past Month: Time to Buy or Hold?

ET stock gains 6.4% in a month, outpacing its industry, as expansion projects and steady cash payouts boost investor interest.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Canadian Natural Resources, InPlay Oil and Gran Tierra

Canadian Natural Resources, InPlay Oil and Gran Tierra stand out as Zacks spotlights selective opportunities in a volatile Canadian E&P landscape.

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Nilanjan Banerjee

How ExxonMobil Keeps Rewarding Shareholders Across Various Oil Cycles

XOM keeps rewarding investors with rising dividends and buybacks, backed by low-cost assets and low debt, even in volatile oil markets.

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Zacks Equity Research

ExxonMobil Taps Shearwater Geoservices for a Large Seismic Survey

XOM hires Shearwater Geoservices to run a large 3D seismic survey offshore Trinidad and Tobago to support deepwater oil and gas exploration.

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Tania Ray

How Valero Is Reinforcing Its Refining Leadership in a Low-Carbon World

VLO expands renewable diesel and SAF capacity, cuts emissions up to 80% and boosts cash flow while reinforcing its refining model.

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Zacks Equity Research

Do Options Traders Know Something About Cactus Stock We Don't?

Investors need to pay close attention to WHD stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Zacks Equity Research

Permian Resources Up 17% in 3 Months: Should You Buy or Hold?

PR benefits from cost leadership, a solid balance sheet and growing cash flow, but faces risks related to service availability, integration challenges and commodity price exposure.

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Nilanjan Choudhury

Natural Gas Hovers Near $3 as Storage and Weather Set the Tone

Natural gas holds near $3 due to storage builds and mild weather; EXE, EE, and CTRA could benefit if sentiment shifts.

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Rimmi Singhi

4 Value Stocks to Buy Now Amid Trump-Led Market Uncertainty

High-earnings-yield value stocks CGAU, PAGP, ANGI and SKIL stand out as Trump-led trade threats and geopolitical risks keep markets volatile.

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Zacks Equity Research

Best Value Stocks to Buy for January 19th

PROP, LNKB and SWKS made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on January 19, 2026.

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Sell Stocks for January 19th

APRE, NFE and CZR have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on January 19, 2026.

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Zacks Equity Research

Chevron & Partners Approve Leviathan Expansion Project in Israel

CVX and partners approve Israel's Leviathan expansion, adding three wells and upgrading facilities to lift gas output to 21 bcm a year.

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Zacks Equity Research

EQNR Resumes Empire Wind Work After Court Grants Preliminary Injunction

Equinor is set to restart Empire Wind after a court injunction, as a judge warns that delays could cause irreversible damage to the offshore New York project.

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Nilanjan Banerjee

Why EPD's Inflation-Protected Model Strengthens Cash Flow Visibility

Enterprise Products' inflation-protected contracts and growing pipeline and storage network help secure steady cash flows and improve visibility for income-focused investors.

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Nilanjan Banerjee

How Phillips 66 Balances Refining Upside With Midstream Stability

PSX pairs refining upside from soft oil prices with stable midstream cash flows, using a diversified capital strategy to reduce exposure to commodity volatility.

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Zacks Equity Research

BP Expects Q4 Upstream Production to Be In Line Sequentially

BP updates fourth-quarter 2025 and full-year guidance, lifts 2025 tax rate view, flags weaker price realizations, big impairments and a sharp drop in net debt.

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Nilanjan Choudhury

Canadian E&P Industry Outlook 2026 and 3 Stocks to Watch

Following a careful analysis of the Zacks Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - Canadian industry, we advise focusing on shares of CNQ, IPOOF and GTE.

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Zacks Equity Research

Halliburton Q4 Earnings Preview: Will Cost Cuts Drive a Beat?

HAL's Q4 results may get a lift from cost cuts and margin gains, even as revenues face year-over-year pressure.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why You Should Add ARRY Stock to Your Portfolio Right Now

Array Technologies' strong solar-market position, solid liquidity, expanding tech and acquisitions highlight why the stock looks compelling now.

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Zacks Equity Research

ORA Inks Long-Term PPA to Deliver Carbon-Free Geothermal Power

Ormat Technologies signs a 20-year PPA with Switch to supply carbon-free geothermal power to data centers, marking its first direct deal.

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Zacks Equity Research

Do Options Traders Know Something About APA Stock We Don't?

Investors need to pay close attention to APA stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Zacks Equity Research

Patterson-UTI Inks Rig Lease Deal for Archer's Vaca Muerta Operations

PTEN lands a multi-year deal to lease two APEX 1500 rigs to Archer, expanding its international footprint as operations target Argentina's Vaca Muerta.

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